Medeli Dd620 Owner’s Manual

INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY!

THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION

The normal function of the product may be disturbed by Strong Electro Magnetic Interference. If so, simply reset the product to resume normal operation by following the owner's manual. In case the function could not resume, please use the product in other location.

PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

Power Supply

Please connect the designated AC adaptor to an AC outlet of the correct voltage.

Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your instrument is intended.

Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms.

Connections

Before connecting the instrument to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunction and / or damage to other devices.

Location

Do not expose the instrument to the following conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage:

Direct sunlight

Extreme temperature or humidity

Excessive dusty or dirty location

Strong vibrations or shocks

Close to magnetic fields

Interference with other electrical devices

Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions.

Cleaning

Clean only with a soft, dry cloth.

Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.

Handling

Do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.

Do not let paper, metallic, or other objects into the instrument. If this happens, remove the electric plug from the outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified service personnel.

Disconnect all cables before moving the instrument.

Main Features.............................................................	4
Panel & Display Description
Front Panel...................................................................	5
Side Panel (Connecting)..............................................	6
LCD Display..................................................................	7
Setup
Connecting Pads and Pedals.......................................	8
Getting Ready to Play
Setting Up the Power Supply........................................	9
Turning the Power On/Off.............................................	9
Quick Play
Drum Kits and Voices.................................................	10
Playing Techniques.....................................................	10
Select a Preset Drum Kit and Create a User Drum
Kit
About the Preset and User Drum Kit..........................	12
Edit the Drum Kit Parameters.....................................	12
Edit the Voice Parameters..........................................	12
Save User Drum Kit....................................................	13
Playing Along with a Song
Playing Along with a Song..........................................	14
Metronome.................................................................	14
Record
Preparing Record.......................................................	15
Start / Stop Recording................................................	15

Connects
Auto Fill In AFI
Turn the AFI Function On/ Off.....................................	16
Rules of AFI trigger.....................................................	16
Coach
About Coach Mode.....................................................	17
Coach Mode Control..................................................	17
Qut Cnt (Quiet Count)................................................	17
Change Up.................................................................	18
Beat Check.................................................................	19
DBT (Double Bass Trigger)
Turn the DBT Function On..........................................	20
Tempo........................................................................	20
Utility Mode (Utility)
The Drum Pad Trigger Settings..................................	21
The Drum Module Settings.........................................	22
Download AFI Midi Styles from a Computer...........	23
Troubleshooting.......................................................	24
Prompt Messages.....................................................	24
Specifications...........................................................	24
Appendix
Drum Kit List...............................................................	25
Drum Voice List ..........................................................	26
Song List....................................................................	28
GM Drum Kit List........................................................	29
GM Melody Voice List.................................................	30
MIDI Implementation Chart........................................	31

Main Features

Bring the Professional Experience to Your Performance Natural and Realistic Voices

This digital drum has equipped with all new voices, which vastly improved sound quality and will reach a super natural and realistic sense for your ears. No matter playing the stroke roll or striking pads with velocity dynamic, all of these let you enjoy delicate nuances and natural voice, capture the unique characteristics of acoustic drum kit.

Fashionable Appearance

Compact, elegant appearance, only occupy a little place when fold it up. Except for a perfect learning assistant, it also can be exquisite furniture decorated in your house.

Interesting AFI Function

There is an interesting way to suddenly become a master drummer. AFI means the auto fill in function, use this function you can play a professional cool solo without any difficulties. What’s more, you can download your own AFI style solos to your module through specified user software.

Amazing DBT Function

Easy to achieve double bass pedal techniques here. The frequency is adjustable.

Scientific COACH Practicing

Provide three coach modes with dozens of common beat practice. Automatically score function intuitively reflects practice condition.

USB MIDI Output

This digital drum equipped with an USB MIDI output, it is available to connect with smart devices, such as an iPad, through a Camera kit.

Panel Description

Front Panel

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1.[VOLUME] Knob

Adjust the phone volume level.

Note:

Rotate the [VOLUME] knob anticlockwise to the minimum position before power on.

2.[POWER] Button

Press this button to power on/ off the module.

3.[DBT] (DOUBLE BASS TRIGGER) Button

Turn DBT function on/ off.

*Turn DBT function on. It can generate two or three continuous kick sounds when you step on the bass drum only once. Easy to achieve double bass pedal techniques.

4.[COACH] Button

Enter learning mode.

5.[AFI] (AUTO FILL IN) button

Turn AFI function on/ off.

*Turn AFI function on when play a song. Strike specified AFI trigger to play intro/ ending or fill drum solos without striking a pad.

6.[CLICK] Button

Start/Stop the metronome; enter the metronome parameter setting mode.

7.[KIT/VOICE] Button

Shortly press: enter drum kit mode. Press and hold: enter voice mode.

8.[SONG/REC] Button

Shortly press: enter the song mode.

Press and hold: enter the quick record mode.

9.[UTILITY] Button

Enter the utility mode.

10.[TEMPO] Button

Adjust the tempo value.

11.[SAVE/ENTER] Button

Save the drum kit / pad settings.

12.[START/STOP] Button

Start / Stop playing songs.

13.[PAGE] Button

Switch between the settings of different functions.

14.[+]/ [-] Button

Gradually increasing or decreasing the value of settings.

15.LCD Display

Shows the name and parameter settings of Kit, Voice, Song and so on.

Panel Description

Side Panel (Connecting)

Note:

To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.

16.USB MIDI Terminal

Connect the PC/USB host with audio devices.

Note:

Only transmit MIDI data.

17. AUX IN jack (1/8”)

For connecting an extra audio player, for example, MP3 and so on via a stereo plug. You can enjoy playing the drum along with your favorite songs.

18. AFI Terminal

Connect the AFI trigger.

19.PHONES jack (1/8”)

Connect stereo headphones here.

20.DC IN jack

Connect the AC adaptor here. Plug the AC adaptor cable into the DC IN jack.

Panel Description

LCD Display

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1.Mode

Display the current mode, such as KIT, VOICE, SONG, and UTILITY and so on.

2.Coach Mode

Display current beat accuracy and rhythm type.

3.The Second Level Mode

When the mode is turned on, the LCD displays current mode.

4.External Device and Strike Strength

Display the connected external device and current striking strength.

5.Pad Name

Display the current selected pad name.

6.Parameter Type

Display current parameter type, for instance, Volume, Curve and so on.

7.Parameter Value

Display the value which corresponding to the parameter or the number of Song/Kit/Voice.

Setup

Caution!

To prevent electric shock and damage to drum module or other devices, always turn off the power of all devices before making any connections.

Connecting Pads and Pedals

Standard configuration: KICK, SNARE (Double trigger), TOM 1~3, CRASH 1 (Choke), RIDE (Choke), HI-HAT, HI-HAT CONTROL PEDAL, AFI Triggers.

Crash	Ride
	Drum Module

AFI Trigger AFI Trigger

Hi-Hat

Tom1 Tom2

Tom3

Snare

Kick

Hi-Hat Control

Note:

1.Using the cables provided, connect each Trigger input jack on the rear panel of the module, and make sure each pad is connected to its corresponding trigger input jack.

2.For details on assembling the drum stand, attaching the digital drum and connecting pads, refer to the

Installation Manual description.

Getting Ready to Play

Setting up the Power Supply

1.Connect the DC plug of the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on the rear panel.

2.Connect the other end of the power cord to the AC outlet.

Note:

1.Only use the voltage specified as correct for the drum module.

2.Even when the module is turned off, electricity is still ﬂowing to the module at the minimum level. When you are not using the drum module for a long time, make sure to unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.

Turning the Power On/Off

Turning the power on

1. Please make sure that the volume has been adjusted minimize.

2. Press the [POWER] button.

3. Listen through the headphone.

4. Striking the pads and adjust the volume by slowly turning the [VOLUME] knob toward the right direction. Keep turning until you get an appropriate value.

Note:

1.Make sure that you have made all necessary connections right (trigger, audio and so on), turn down all volume controls of the module and other audio equipments.

Turning the power off

1.Minimize the volume of the module and connected audio devices.

2.Turn the connected external audio device off.

3.Press the [POWER] button again.

Note:

The drum module automatically saves all current settings before it turns off, you can also restore the factory setting by the following steps: a) Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously.

b) Press the [POWER] button.

c) When the LCD displays “FAC SET”, it indicates the factory setting is finished.

About the Auto Power Off Function

To prevent unnecessary power consumption, this function automatically turns the power off if no buttons or keys are operated for approximately 30 minutes. If desired, you can disable or enable this function. Refer to Utility Settings.

Quick Play

Drum Kits and Voices

An acoustic drum has only a fixed kit, but the digital has a lot. It is a particular characteristic of digital drum.

The structure of a drum kit is shown on the right:

Drum Kits and Voices

1.Shortly press the [KIT/ VOICE] button, enter the drum kit menu. The screen is shown on the right:

2.Press the [+]/ [-] button to select your desired drum kit. (Refer to

Drum Kit List)

Selecting a voice

While striking the pads, you can enjoy the ensemble sound effect. If you are not satisfied with the voice of any pads, change the voice as you want.

1.Press the [KIT/ VOICE] button for 2 seconds to enter the voice menu.

The screen displayed is shown on the right:

2.Strike the pad you want.

The screen will display the name of current pad.

3.While striking the pad, press the [+] / [-] button until you get an appropriate voice for your pads. (Refer to Voice List)

KIT xx

KICK	SNARE	TOM1	TOM2
Head	Head	Head	Head
Head	Rim	Head	Head
	Rim
TOM3	HI-HAT	CRASH	RIDE
Head	Head	Head	Head

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