R1 12" Metronome Practice Pad drum pad user manual
Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 24.03.
Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.3 Symbols and signal words.....
General information 1 General information This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual. Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are subject to change.
General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly. Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms.
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use Mobile Drums are used to convert digital trigger signals from drum pads into various drum sounds. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or prop‐ erty damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
Safety instructions CAUTION! Possible hearing damage With loudspeakers or headphones connected, the device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment. Do not operate the device permanently at a high volume level. Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hearing impairment.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations.
Features 3 Features n n n n n n n n Built-in metronome (30…250 BPM, all note values) Headphones output (3.
Operating elements 4 Operating elements drum pad 12
Operating elements 1 Six-digit display 2 Rhythm display Shows the current rhythm figure 3 Multi-function button To adjust Beat, Tempo, Rhythm, Sound and Volume 4 Speaker 5 Strike area 6 [VOLUME] Button to set the overall volume of the practise pad. 7 [SET] Button for specify the settings. 8 [TRAIN] Enables the Training mode.
Operating elements 9 [TAP] Tap Tempo function 10 [O/►] On off button / Start / Stop 11 Output socket [OUTPUT] To connect a headphones (with 3.5 mm stereo phone plug) 12 Rotary control [VOLUME] Volume control for headphone output. Turning this control clockwise increases the volume. You reduce the volume by turning counterclockwise. 13 USB socket To connect an external USB device or USB power supply to charge the unit.
Device functions 5 Device functions Switching on Press the On / Off button to turn the device on. [O/►] for several seconds. Now the configuration menu appears on the display. With [SET] and turning the multifunction knob you can adjust the settings for ‘BEAT’ , ‘TEMPO’ , ‘RHYTHM’ , ‘SOUND’ and ‘VOLUME’ . Select the desired function with [SET] and change it by turning the multifunction knob. With [O/►] you can start and stop the metronome. Setting the Beat Select single bars from 0…9.
Device functions Setting the Rhythm You can choose from the following rhythm styles: Setting the Sound You can select three different sounds, which can be adjusted with the rotary control. In addi‐ tion to a human voice, two electronic sounds are also available. Charge status of the recharge‐ able battery When the device is operated with the battery, the charge status is displayed in the menu. If the state of charge is too low we recommend to charge the device via the mini USB port.
Device functions In the event of a malfunction, switch off the metronome with [O/►] and restart the device after 30 seconds.
Operating the device 6 Operating the device Training mode The device offers a training mode. Use [TRAIN] to see the desired menu. Here, the number of beats in a defined time interval are captured. The time interval can be set between 10…60 using the multifunction knob and is counted to 0 during the exercise. Pressure-dependent sound effects are controlled in real-time and fall silent as soon as the pressure drops.
Technical specifications 7 Technical specifications Display Six-digit LED display Dimensions (W × H × D) 27.8 cm × 2.8 cm × 27.8 cm Connections Headphones output (3.5 mm stereo phone socket) Micro USB Voltage supply via micro USB socket via battery: rechargeable Lithium battery (600 mAh) Weight 1.
Plug and connection assignment 8 Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured.
Plug and connection assignment Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise inter‐ ference.
Cleaning 9 Cleaning Components Clean the accessible parts of the device regularly. The frequency of cleaning depends on the operating environment: moist, smoky or particularly dirty environments may cause a higher accumulation of dirt on the components of the device. n n n n Use a dry soft cloth for cleaning. Remove stubborn stains with a slightly damp cloth. Never use cleaners containing alcohol or thinner.
Protecting the environment 10 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.
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