Casio Musical Instrument LD50 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE  
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Welcome...  
To the happy family of satisfied CASIO electronic musical instrument owners! To get the most  
out of the many features and functions of the instrument, be sure to carefully read this manual  
and keep it on hand for future reference.  
Important!  
Please note the following important information before using this product.  
• Before using the optional AD-5 Adaptor to power the unit, be sure to check the AC  
Adaptor for any damage first. Carefully check the power cord for breakage, cuts, exposed  
wire and other serious damage. Never let children use an AC adaptor that is seriously  
damaged.  
• Never attempt to recharge batteries.  
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.  
• Never mix old batteries with new ones.  
• Use recommended batteries or equivalent types.  
• Always make sure that positive (+) and negative (–) poles are facing correctly as indicated  
near the battery compartment.  
• Replace batteries as soon as possible after any sign they are getting weak.  
• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.  
• The product is not intended for children under 3 years.  
• Use only the following CASIO AC adaptor: AD-5.  
• The AC adaptor is not a toy.  
• Be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor before cleaning the product.  
CASIO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.  
Unit 6, 1000  
North Circular Road  
London NW2 7JD, U.K.  
This mark is valid in the EU countries only.  
Please keep all information for future reference.  
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Main Features  
LIGHTING GUIDE SYSTEM teaches you to play by following the drum  
pad lights.  
A circle of light around each drum pad illuminates to let you know when it’s time to strike  
the pad. You can select from a variety of “play levels” that let you control the number of  
pads that light, so you can practice at a pace that suits your skill level.  
Touch Response  
The volume of the sound produced is varied in accordance with how hard you strike a pad.  
This makes it possible to add a range of nuances to your percussion play.  
50 versatile rhythms  
Select from among 50 different preset rhythms, including latin, rock, jazz, and much more.  
4 built-in sound effect pads  
A simple operation assigns sound effects from a selection of groups: Beat, Animal, Sci-Fic,  
Arena, and Comedy. Used in combination with the drum pads, the sound effect pads make  
your performances more exciting and fun.  
Informative display screen  
An easy-to-understand display screen provides you with a wealth of information about the  
Digital Drum’s operations.  
Quick and easy dial operation  
Simply rotate the dial to select a rhythm and to change other settings and selections.  
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Safety Precautions  
DANGER  
Symbols  
Various symbols are used in this user’s guide and on  
the product itself to ensure that the product is used  
safely and correctly, and to prevent injury to the user  
and other persons as well as damage to property.  
Those symbols along with their meanings are shown  
below.  
Alkaline Batteries  
Perform the following steps immediately if  
fluid leaking from alkaline batteries ever  
gets into your eyes.  
1. Do not rub your eyes! Rinse them with  
water.  
2. Contact your physician immediately.  
Leaving alkaline battery fluid in your eyes  
can lead to loss of sight.  
DANGER  
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored  
or applied incorrectly, creates the danger of death  
or serious personal injury.  
WARNING  
Smoke, Strange Odor, Overheating  
Continued use of the product while it is  
emitting smoke, a strange odor, or heat cre-  
ates the risk of fire and electric shock. Take  
the following steps immediately.  
WARNING  
This indication stipulates matters that have the risk  
of causing death or serious injury if the product is  
operated incorrectly while ignoring this indication.  
1. Turn off power.  
2. If you are using the AC adaptor for  
power, unplug it from the wall outlet.  
3. Contact your original retailer or an au-  
thorized CASIO Service Provider.  
CAUTION  
This indication stipulates matters that have the risk  
of causing injury as well as matters for which there  
is the likelihood of occurrence of physical damage  
only if the product is operated incorrectly while  
ignoring this indication.  
AC Adaptor  
Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk  
of fire and electric shock. Always make sure  
you observe the following precautions.  
• Be sure to use only the AC adaptor that  
is specified for this product.  
• Use only a power source whose voltage  
is the within the rating marked on the  
AC adaptor.  
Symbol Examples  
This triangle symbol ( ) means that  
the user should be careful. (The example  
at left indicates electrical shock caution.)  
• Do not overload electrical outlets and  
extension cords.  
This circle with a line through it (  
)
AC Adaptor  
means that the indicated action must not  
be performed. Indications within or  
nearby this symbol are specifically pro-  
hibited. (The example at left indicates  
that disassembly is prohibited.)  
Misuse of the AC adaptor’s electric cord  
can damage or break it, creating the risk of  
fire and electric shock. Always make sure  
you observe the following precautions.  
• Never place heavy objects on the cord or  
subject it to heat.  
• Never try to modify the cord or subject  
it to excessive bending.  
• Never twist or stretch the cord.  
• Should the electric cord or plug become  
damaged, contact your original retailer  
or authorized CASIO Service Provider.  
The black dot ( ) means that the indi-  
cated action must be performed. Indica-  
tions within this symbol are actions that  
are specifically instructed to be per-  
formed. (The example at left indicates that  
the power plug must be unplugged from  
the electrical socket.)  
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AC Adaptor  
1. Turn off power.  
Never touch the AC adaptor while your  
hands are wet.  
Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.  
2. If you are using the AC adaptor for  
power, unplug it from the wall outlet.  
3. Contact your original retailer or an au-  
thorized CASIO Service Provider.  
Batteries  
Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak,  
resulting in damage to nearby objects, or to  
explode, creating the risk of fire and per-  
sonal injury. Always make sure you ob-  
serve the following precautions.  
• Never try to take batteries apart or al-  
low them to become shorted.  
Plastic Bags  
Never place the plastic bag the product  
comes in over your head or in your mouth.  
Doing so creates the risk of suffocation.  
Particular care concerning this precaution  
is required where small children are  
present.  
• Never expose batteries to heat or dis-  
pose of them by incineration.  
Location  
• Never mix old batteries with new ones.  
• Never mix batteries of different types.  
• Do not charge the batteries.  
• Make sure the positive (+) and negative  
(–) ends of the batteries are facing cor-  
rectly.  
Avoid locating the product on an unstable  
stand, on an uneven surface, or any other  
unstable location. An unstable location can  
cause the product to fall over, creating the  
risk of personal injury.  
Do not incinerate the product.  
CAUTION  
Never throw the product into fire.  
Doing so can cause it to explode, creating  
the risk of fire and personal injury.  
AC Adaptor  
Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk  
of fire and electric shock. Always make sure  
you observe the following precautions.  
• Do not locate the electric cord near a  
stove or other sources of heat.  
• Never pull on the cord when unplug-  
ging from the electrical outlet. Always  
grasp the AC adaptor when unplugging.  
Water and Foreign Matter  
Water, other liquids, and foreign matter  
(such as pieces of metal) getting into the  
product create the risk of fire and electric  
shock. Take the following steps immedi-  
ately.  
1. Turn off power.  
2. If you are using the AC adaptor for  
power, unplug it from the wall outlet.  
3. Contact your original retailer or an au-  
thorized CASIO Service Provider.  
AC Adaptor  
Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk  
of fire and electric shock. Always make sure  
you observe the following precautions.  
• Insert the AC adaptor into the wall out-  
let as far as it will go.  
• Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall  
outlet during lightening storms or be-  
fore leaving on a trip or other long-term  
absence.  
• At least once a year, unplug the AC adap-  
tor from the wall outlet and wipe away  
any dust that is built up in the area  
around the prongs of the plug.  
Disassembly and Modification  
Never try to take this product apart or  
modify it in any way. Doing so creates the  
risk of electric shock, burn injury, or other  
personal injury. Leave all internal inspec-  
tion, adjustment, and maintenance up to  
your original retailer or authorized CASIO  
Service Provider.  
Dropping and Impact  
Continued use of this product after it has  
been damaged by dropping or subjecting it  
to strong impact creates the risk of fire and  
electric shock. Take the following steps im-  
mediately.  
Relocating the Product  
Before relocating the product, always un-  
plug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet  
and disconnect all other cables and con-  
necting cords. Leaving cords connected cre-  
ates the risk of damage to the cords, fire,  
and electric shock.  
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Cleaning  
Sound Volume  
Before cleaning the product, always unplug  
the AC adaptor from the wall outlet first.  
Leaving the AC adaptor plugged in creates  
the risk of damage to the AC adaptor, fire,  
and electric shock.  
Do not listen to music at very loud vol-  
umes for long periods. Particular care con-  
cerning this precaution is required when  
using headphones. High volume settings  
can damage your hearing.  
Batteries  
Heavy Objects  
Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak,  
resulting in damage to nearby objects, or to  
explode, creating the risk of fire and per-  
sonal injury. Always make sure you ob-  
serve the following precautions.  
Never place heavy object on top of the prod-  
uct.  
Doing so can make the product top heavy,  
causing the product to tip over or the ob-  
ject to fall from it, creating the risk of per-  
sonal injury.  
• Use only batteries that are specified for  
use with this product.  
• Remove batteries from the product if you  
do not plan to use it for a long time.  
Connectors  
Connect only the specified devices and  
equipment to the product’s connectors.  
Connection of a non-specified device or  
equipment creates the risk of fire and elec-  
tric shock.  
Location  
Avoid the following locations for this prod-  
uct. Such locations create the risk of fire  
and electric shock.  
• Areas subject to high humidity or large  
amounts of dust  
• In food preparation areas or other areas  
subject to oil smoke  
• Near air conditioning equipment, on a  
heated carpet, in areas exposed to direct  
sunlight, inside of a vehicle parked in  
the sun, or any other area that subjects  
the product to high temperatures  
Display Screen  
• Never push on the display screen’s LCD  
panel or subject it to strong impact. Do-  
ing so can cause the LCD panel’s glass  
to crack, creating the risk of personal  
injury.  
• Should the LCD panel ever crack or  
break, never touch the liquid inside of  
the panel. LCD panel liquid can cause  
skin irritation.  
• Should LCD panel liquid ever get inside  
your mouth, immediately wash out your  
mouth with water and contact your phy-  
sician.  
• Should LCD panel liquid ever get into  
your eyes or onto your skin, rinse with  
clear water for at least 15 minutes, and  
then contact a physician.  
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Care of your Instrument  
Avoid heat, humidity or direct sunlight.  
Do not overexpose the instrument to direct sunlight, or place it near an air conditioner, or in any extremely  
hot place.  
Do not use near a TV or radio.  
This instrument can cause video or audio interference with TV and radio reception. If this happens, move the  
instrument away from the TV or radio.  
Do not use lacquer, thinner or similar chemicals for cleaning.  
Clean the instrument with a soft cloth dampened in a weak solution of water and a neutral detergent. Soak  
the cloth in the solution and squeeze until it is almost dry.  
Avoid use in areas subjected to temperature extremes.  
Extremely high or low temperature can cause figures on the LCD screen to become dim and difficult to read.  
This condition should correct itself when the instrument is brought back to normal temperature.  
Important!  
When using batteries, be sure to replace them or shift to one of the alternate power sources whenever you notice  
any of the following symptoms.  
• Instrument does not turn on  
• Dim, difficult to read display  
• Abnormally low speaker/headphone volume  
• Distortion of sound output  
• Occasional interruption of sound when playing at high volume  
• Sudden power failure when playing at high volume  
• Dimming of the display when playing at high volume  
• Abnormal rhythm pattern and demo tune play  
• Dimming of digital drum lights when notes sound  
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Contents  
Welcome.................................E-1  
Main Features ........................E-2  
Safety Precautions ................E-3  
Care of your Instrument........E-6  
Contents.................................E-7  
Other Settings......................E-18  
Using the LIGHTING GUIDE SYSTEM ....... E-18  
Selecting a Play Level ...........................E-19  
Selecting a Sound Effect Set .................E-20  
Selecting a Drum Set.............................E-20  
Configuring a User Drum Set ................E-21  
Selecting an Effect .................................E-22  
Troubleshooting ..................E-23  
Specifications ......................E-24  
General Guide........................E-8  
Control Panel ...........................................E-8  
Top ...........................................................E-9  
Back .........................................................E-9  
Display ...................................................E-10  
Appendix ............................... A-1  
Percussion Sound List .............................A-1  
Sound Effect List......................................A-2  
Drum Set List ...........................................A-2  
Rhythm and Auto Drum Kit List ...............A-3  
Connections......................... E-11  
Phones/Output Jack .............................. E-11  
Accessories and Options ....................... E-11  
Power Supply.......................E-12  
Using Batteries ......................................E-12  
Using the AC Adaptor ............................E-13  
Low Battery Icon ....................................E-13  
Basic Operations.................E-14  
Getting Ready ........................................E-14  
Adjusting the Main Volume ....................E-14  
Playing the Demo Song .........................E-14  
Using Rhythms ....................E-15  
Selecting a Rhythm................................E-15  
Adjusting Rhythm Volume .....................E-15  
Starting and Stopping Rhythm Play ......E-16  
Using Synchro Start...............................E-16  
Adjusting the Rhythm Tempo.................E-17  
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General Guide  
Key, button, and other names are indicated in the text of this manual using bold type.  
I Control Panel  
SE PADS  
Display  
Dial  
MAIN VOL. button  
RHYTHM VOL. button  
DEMO button  
EFFECT button  
ASSIGN button  
DRUM SET button  
SE SET button  
SYNCHRO START  
button  
START/STOP button  
RHYTHM button  
PLAY LEVEL button  
TEMPO button  
LIGHT button  
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I Top  
Drum Pads  
I Back  
Rear Panel  
POWER switch  
DC 9V jack  
PHONES/OUTPUT jack  
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I Display  
1
2
4
3
1 MAIN VOL., RHYTHM VOL., TEMPO, LIGHT, PLAY LEVEL, RHYTHM, SE SET, DRUM  
SET, ASSIGN, and EFFECT are screen indicators that appear whenever you are using one  
of the applicable functions.  
2 Icons appear in this area to indicate demo play, rhythm play, muting, and low battery  
warning.  
A dial icon appears when you are performing an operation whose setting can be made  
using the dial. Drum animations also appear while you are using the LIGHTING GUIDE  
SYSTEM mode.  
The U1 and U2 indicators appear when you configure one of the user drum sets.  
3 This area is used to display rhythm names, drum set names, and other text.  
4 This area shows rhythm numbers, tempo setting values, and other numeric information.  
NOTE  
Display examples shown in this Users Guide are intended for illustrative purposes only. The actual text and  
values that appear on the display may differ from the examples shown in this Users Guide.  
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Connections  
I Phones/Output Jack  
Before connecting headphones or other external equipment, be sure to first turn down the volume settings of  
the digital drum and the connected equipment. You can then adjust volume to the desired level after  
connections are complete.  
Rear Panel  
PHONES/OUTPUT Jack  
1
Standard plug  
3
Keyboard amp,  
guitar amp,etc.  
White  
Red PIN plug  
2
LEFT RIGHT  
AUX IN or similar terminal  
of audio amplifier  
Connecting Headphones (1)  
Connecting headphones cuts off output from the digital drums built-in speaker, so you can play even late at  
night without disturbing anyone.  
Audio Equipment (2)  
Connect the digital drum to an audio equipment using a commercially available connecting cord with a  
standard plug on one end and two PIN plugs on the other end. In this configuration, you normally set the  
input selector of the audio equipment to the terminal (usually marked AUX IN or something similar) where  
the cord from the digital drum is connected. See the user documentation that comes with your audio  
equipment for full details.  
Musical Instrument Amplifier (3)  
Use a commercially available connecting cord to connect the digital drum to a musical instrument amplifier.  
NOTE  
Be sure to use a connecting cord that has standard plugs on the ends you connect to the digital drum and  
amplifier.  
Connection Example  
To digital drums  
PHONES/OUTPUT  
jack  
INPUT  
Standard plug  
Keyboard or guitar amp  
I Accessories and Options  
Use only the accessories and options specified for this digital drum. Use of non-authorized items creates the  
danger of fire, electrical shock, and personal injury.  
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Power Supply  
This digital drum can be powered by current from a standard household wall outlet (using the specified AC  
adaptor) or by batteries. Always make sure you turn the digital drum off whenever you are not using it.  
I Using Batteries  
Always make sure you turn off the digital drum before loading or replacing batteries.  
To load batteries  
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.  
2. Load 6 AA-size batteries into the battery compartment.  
Make sure that the positive (+) and negative () ends are facing correctly.  
3. Insert the tabs on the battery compartment cover into the holes provided and  
close the cover.  
The digital drum may not function correctly if you load or replace batteries with power turned on. If this  
happens, turning the digital drum off and then back on again should return functions back to normal.  
Important Battery Information  
G The following shows the approximate battery life provided by different battery types.  
Standard battery life: Approximately 5 hours (AM3/LR6)  
Both of the above values are standard battery life at normal temperature, with the digital drum volume at  
a medium setting. Temperature extremes or playing at very loud volume settings can shorten battery life.  
G Any of the following symptoms indicate low battery power. Replace batteries as soon as possible  
whenever any of the following occurs.  
Instrument does not turn on  
Dim, difficult to read display  
Abnormally low speaker/headphone volume  
Distortion of sound output  
Occasional interruption of sound when playing at high volume  
Sudden power failure when playing at high volume  
Dimming of the display when playing at high volume  
Abnormal rhythm pattern and demo tune play  
Dimming of digital drum lights when notes sound  
Caution!  
Improper handling of batteries can cause them to burst and leak, which creates the danger of personal injury or  
damage due to contact with battery acid. Be sure to note the following important precautions.  
Always make sure that the positive (+) and negative () poles are facing correctly as indicated inside the  
battery compartment.  
To avoid damage caused by leaking batteries, be sure to remove batteries from the digital drum whenever you  
leave it unattended for long periods (such as when leaving on a trip).  
Never mix batteries of different types.  
Never mix old batteries with new ones.  
Never discard batteries by incinerating them, do not allow their poles to be shorted (connected to each other),  
never take batteries apart, and do not expose batteries to direct heat.  
Replace batteries as soon as possible after any sign they are getting weak.  
Never attempt to recharge batteries.  
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I Using the AC Adaptor  
Make sure that you use only the AC adaptor specified for this digital drum.  
Specified AC Adaptor: AD-5  
Also note the following important warnings and precau-  
tions when using the AC adaptor.  
DC 9V jack  
AC adaptor AD-5  
AC outlet  
Warning!  
Take care to avoid any damage to or breakage of the power cord. Never place any heavy objects on the power  
cord or expose it to direct heat. Doing so creates the danger of power cord damage, fire, and electrical shock.  
Use only the specified AC adaptor. Use of another type of adaptor creates the danger of fire and electrical  
shock.  
Caution!  
For safety sake, be sure to unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet whenever leaving the digital drum  
unattended for a long time (such as when leaving on a trip).  
Always turn off the digital drum and unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet when you are not using the  
digital drum.  
Important!  
Make sure that the digital drum is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.  
Using the AC adaptor for a long time can cause it to become warm to the touch. This is normal and does not  
indicate malfunction.  
I Low Battery Icon  
A low battery icon lets you know when batteries are running low and need to be replaced.  
When the low battery icon flashes on the display, it means you need to replace batteries or switch over to  
AC adaptor power soon.  
Flashes to indicate low  
battery power.  
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Basic Operations  
This section provides the most basic information you need to get your Digital Drum running.  
I Getting Ready  
To turn power on and off  
Slide the POWER switch to turn power on and off.  
I Adjusting the Main Volume  
The main volume controls overall volume, including non-drum sounds, background drum sounds, the sounds  
of the four pads, and sound effects.  
1. Press the MAIN VOL. button.  
Drum animation indicating current LIGHTING GUIDE  
SYSTEM mode (This example indicates Lesson Mode.)  
Mute icon (Flashes when the MAIN VOL. Setting is V0: Off.)  
Main volume screen indicator  
Flashing dial icon  
Current main volume setting  
2. Rotate the dial left to decrease main volume, or right to increase it.  
You can set the main volume in the range of V0 (mute) to V9. The initial default setting is V7.  
3. After you are finished, you can press another button to change to another mode.  
I Playing the Demo Song  
The demo song provides you with a demonstration of the various capabilities of your Digital Drum.  
To start demo song play  
1. Press the DEMO button.  
You can stop demo tune play by pressing the DEMO button.  
2. To exit the demo song, press START/STOP.  
The following shows the default settings during demo song play.  
Item  
Drum Set  
Default Setting  
A0 : Auto  
LIGHTING GUIDE SYSTEM Mode  
Play Level  
F2 : Dual Light  
L0 : Off  
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Using Rhythms  
This section explains how to select rhythms and control their playback.  
I Selecting a Rhythm  
Use the following procedure to select from among the 50 rhythm patterns built into your Digital Drum. See  
Rhythm and Auto Drum Kit Liston page A-3 for a list of available rhythms.  
To select a rhythm  
1. Press the RHYTHM button.  
Drum animation indicating current LIGHTING GUIDE  
Flashing dial icon  
SYSTEM mode (This example indicates Lesson Mode.)  
Rhythm selection screen indicator  
Current rhythm setting  
Note that the rhythm selection screen always appears first whenever you turn on LD-50 power.  
2. Rotate the dial left or right to cycle through the available rhythms until the one you want is displayed.  
3. After you are finished, you can press another button to change to another mode.  
I Adjusting Rhythm Volume  
Rhythm volume controls non-drum sounds and background drum sounds. It can be used to enhance the  
sounds assigned to the four pads and hit sounds.  
To adjust rhythm volume  
1. Press the RHYTHM VOL. button.  
Drum animation indicating current LIGHTING GUIDE  
Flashing dial icon  
SYSTEM mode (This example indicates Lesson Mode.)  
Rhythm volume screen  
indicator  
Current rhythm volume setting  
2. Rotate the dial left to decrease rhythm volume, or right to increase it.  
You can set the rhythm volume in the range of V0 (mute) to V9. The initial default setting is V7.  
3. After you are finished, you can press another button to change to another mode.  
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I Starting and Stopping Rhythm Play  
Perform the following steps to start and stop rhythm play.  
To start and stop rhythm play  
1. Select the rhythm you want to play (page E-15).  
2. Press the START/STOP button to start rhythm play.  
Mode when you pressed START/STOP  
Note icon  
Flashing dial icon  
Rhythm number  
Rhythm name  
3. To stop rhythm play, press the START/STOP button.  
The following shows the default settings during rhythm play.  
Item  
Drum Set  
Default Setting  
A0 : Auto  
LIGHTING GUIDE SYSTEM Mode  
Play Level  
F2 : Dual Light  
L0 : Off  
I Using Synchro Start  
With synchro start, you can put your Digital Drum into standby state from which rhythm play starts  
automatically whenever you strike any of the drum pads.  
To start rhythm play using synchro start  
1. Press the SYNCHRO START button.  
Mode when you pressed SYNCHRO START  
Flashes to indicate standby.  
Flashing dial icon  
Your Digital Drum automatically exits synchro start standby if you press any button or if you do not perform  
any operation for about 30 seconds.  
You can rotate the dial and change the setting of the currently display screen (RHYTHM VOL. in this  
example), if you want.  
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2. Strike any of the drum pads to start rhythm play.  
Note icon  
The rhythm starts to play and the note icon stops flashing.  
I Adjusting the Rhythm Tempo  
Perform the following steps to change the tempo of the rhythm. This setting also affects demo play (page E-14).  
To adjust the rhythm tempo  
1. Press the TEMPO button.  
Flashing dial icon  
Tempo screen indicator  
Relative tempo setting  
Current tempo setting  
The relative tempo setting shows how much the current tempo setting varies from the initial default setting of  
the selected rhythm. A setting of 00 means that the current tempo setting is the default tempo, while any other  
value (from 1 to 50) indicates that the tempo has been slowed down or sped up from the default.  
2. Rotate the dial left to decrease tempo, or right to increase it.  
As you do, the relative tempo setting changes accordingly. A negative relative tempo value indicates the  
tempo is slower than the default setting, while a positive value indicates a tempo that is faster than the  
default.  
3. After you are finished, you can press another button to change to another mode.  
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Other Settings  
This section describes more advanced setting you can use to make drum pad play more enjoyable.  
I Using the LIGHTING GUIDE SYSTEM  
The LIGHTING GUIDE SYSTEM of your Digital Drum lets you select from among various modes that make  
drum pad play more enjoyable.  
To select the LIGHTING GUIDE SYSTEM mode  
1. In any mode, press LIGHT.  
Drum animation indicating current LIGHTING GUIDE  
SYSTEM mode (This example indicates Lesson Mode.)  
Flashing dial icon  
LIGHTING GUIDE SYSTEM mode  
selection screen indicator  
Current LIGHTING GUIDE SYSTEM mode  
setting  
2. Rotate the dial left or right to cycle through the available LIGHTING GUIDE SYSTEM modes until the one you  
want is displayed.  
The following describes what each LIGHTING GUIDE SYSTEM mode setting does.  
When you want this type of pad lighting:  
Select this mode:  
Pads flash to let you know which one you must strike next  
F1 : Lesson  
Pads flash to let you know which one you must strike next, and  
light when you strike them  
F2 : Dual Light  
Pads light whenever you strike them  
Pads do not light  
F3 : Synchro  
F4 : Off  
Important!  
Note that the pads themselves do not light and flash. Instead, the rings around the pads do.  
3. After you are finished, you can press another button to change to another mode.  
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I Selecting a Play Level  
The play level lets you control how many pads light during LIGHTING GUIDE SYSTEM lesson and dual light  
mode play. This means you set up the Digital Drum to allow practice that suits your own particular skill level.  
To select a play level  
1. While a rhythm is playing, press PLAY LEVEL.  
Flashing dial icon  
Play level selection screen indicator  
Current play level setting  
2. Rotate the dial left or right to cycle through the available play level settings until the one you want is  
displayed.  
The following describes what each play level setting does.  
When you want to do this:  
Select one of these levels:  
L1 : Pad 1  
L1 : Pad 2  
L1 : Pad 3  
Practice with only one pad  
L1 : Pad 4  
L2 : Pad 1 & 2  
L2 : Pad 1 & 3  
L2 : Pad 1 & 4  
L2 : Pad 2 & 3  
L2 : Pad 2 & 4  
L2 : Pad 3 & 4  
L3 : Pad 1 & 2 & 3  
L3 : Pad 1 & 2 & 4  
L3 : Pad 1 & 3 & 4  
L3 : Pad 2 & 3 & 4  
L4 : 1 & 2 & 3 & 4  
L0 : Off  
Practice with two pads  
Practice with three pads  
Practice with all four pads  
Turn off  
3. After you are finished, you can press another button to change to another mode.  
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I Selecting a Sound Effect Set  
The four sounds that make up the sound effect set you select are assigned to the four sound effect pads. See  
Sound Effect Liston page A-2 for a list of available sound effect sets and their contents.  
To select a sound effect set  
1. Press the SE SET button.  
Flashing dial icon  
Sound effect set selection screen indicator  
Current sound effect set setting  
2. Rotate the dial left or right to cycle through the available sound effect sets until the one you want is displayed.  
3. After you are finished, you can press another button to change to another mode.  
I Selecting a Drum Set  
The four sounds that make up the drum set you select are assigned to the four drum pads. See Drum Set List”  
on page A-2 for a list of available drum sets and their contents. Note that there are three basic types of drum  
sets.  
G Auto Drum Sets  
Selecting A0 : Autocauses drum pad assignments to change automatically to match the rhythm you select  
(page E-15).  
G Preset Drum Sets  
Selecting any one of the preset drum sets (P1 to P7) assigns the sounds for that drum set to be assigned to the  
drum pads.  
G User Drum Sets  
Selecting a user drum set (U1 or U2) assigns sounds defined by you using the procedure under Configuring a  
User Drum Seton page E-21.  
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To select a drum set  
1. Press the DRUM SET button.  
Flashing dial icon  
Drum set selection screen indicator  
Current drum set setting  
2. Rotate the dial left or right to cycle through the available drum sets until the one you want is displayed.  
3. After you are finished, you can press another button to change to another mode.  
I Configuring a User Drum Set  
The following procedure describes how you can configure up to two of your own drum sets that consist of the  
percussion sounds and sound effects you want.  
After you configure a user drum set, you can select it using the procedure under To select a drum seton this  
page.  
NOTE  
User drum sets revert to their initial factory defaults whenever your Digital Drum is turned off.  
See Drum Set Liston page A-2 for information about the initial factory default settings of the user drum sets.  
To configure a user drum set  
1. In any mode, press the ASSIGN button.  
Indicates the currently selected user drum set  
Flashing dial icon  
User drum set screen indicator  
2. Rotate the dial to select either User Area 1 (U1) or User Area 2 (U2), and then press the ASSIGN button.  
Selected pad  
Sound currently assigned to  
the selected pad  
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3. Rotate the dial left or right to scroll through the available percussion sounds and sound effects on the display.  
See Percussion Sound Liston page A-1 and Sound Effect Liston page A-2 for information on the sounds  
you can assign to a drum pad.  
You can strike the selected drum pad to sound the percussion sound or sound effect whose name is on the  
display.  
4. When the name of the sound you want to assign to the selected drum pad is on the display, press the ASSIGN  
button to advance to the next drum pad.  
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the other three drum pads.  
6. After you are finished, you can press another button to change to another mode.  
You can exit the above setting procedure at any time by pressing any button other than ASSIGN.  
The setting procedure will also be cancelled automatically if you do not perform any operation for about 30  
seconds.  
I Selecting an Effect  
The effect you select with the following procedure is applied to the percussion sounds listed under Percus-  
sion Sound Liston page A-1.  
To select an effect  
1. Press the EFFECT button.  
Flashing dial icon  
Effect selection screen indicator  
Current effect setting  
2. Rotate the dial left or right to cycle through the available effects until the one you want is displayed.  
Available effects are E1: Room, E2: Stage, E3: Hall, and E0: Off.  
3. After you are finished, you can press another button to change to another mode.  
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Troubleshooting  
If this happens:  
It could mean this:  
So you should do this:  
See page  
No sound is produced when I The Drum Set is not being supplied Check that batteries are loaded cor- Pages  
strike a pad.  
power.  
rectly, or that the AC adaptor is con- E-12,13  
nected properly and plugged into an  
electrical outlet. Check for dead bat-  
teries.  
Drum Set power is not turned on.  
Main volume setting is too low.  
Use the POWER switch to turn on Page E-14  
power.  
Adjust the main volume setting.  
Adjust the rhythm volume setting.  
Page E-14  
Page E-15  
The Drum Set does not produce Rhythm volume setting is too low.  
any rhythm sound.  
Pads do not light when I strike The LIGHTING GUIDE SYSTEM set- Change the LIGHTING GUIDE SYS- Page E-18  
them.  
ting is OFF.  
TEM setting to Synchro or Dual Light.  
The low battery icon flashes on Battery power is low.  
the display (under battery power).  
Replace batteries with a full set of new Pages  
ones, or use the AC adaptor for power. E-12, 13  
The Drum Set emits a loud sound Battery power is low.  
and then stops working (under  
battery power).  
Replace batteries with a full set of new Pages  
ones, or use the AC adaptor for power. E-12, 13  
Display screen characters are dim Battery power is low.  
and difficult to read (under bat-  
tery power).  
Replace batteries with a full set of new Pages  
ones, or use the AC adaptor for power. E-12, 13  
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Specifications  
Model:  
LD-50  
Percussion Pads:  
4 (with touch response)  
Lighting Guide System:  
Sounds:  
Lesson, Dual Light, Synchro  
47 assignable percussion sounds + 20 assignable sound effects  
Display:  
MAIN VOL., RHYTHM VOL., TEMPO, LIGHT, PLAY LEVEL, RHYTHM, SE SET,  
DRUM SET, ASSIGN, EFFECT, U1/U2 indictors; note icon; mute icon; low battery  
icon; dial icon; drum animation  
Main volume:  
Rhythm volume:  
Rhythms:  
10 levels  
10 levels  
50  
Demos:  
1
Auto Percussion Set:  
Preset Percussion Sets:  
User Percussion Sets:  
Play Level:  
In accordance with rhythms and demo  
7
2 (Cleared by power off.)  
Rhythm or Demo (during Lesson or Dual Light mode in Auto Percussion Set)  
50 levels from default value of selected rhythm or demo  
3 types (for percussion sounds only)  
4 x 5 sets  
Tempo:  
Effects:  
Sound Effects:  
Rhythm Controllers:  
Speaker:  
START/STOP, SYNCHRO START, TEMPO  
10 cm diameter (Output: 3.0W)  
Dial:  
Controls Main Vol., Rhythm Vol., Tempo, Light, Play Level, Rhythm, SE Set, Drum  
Set, Assign, and Effect settings.  
I/O Terminals:  
Power Supply:  
Power Supply:  
DC 9V jack  
Headphones/Output:  
Output impedance:  
Output voltage:  
Stereo standard jack (Output is monaural.)  
220ȑ  
3.5V (RMS) MAX  
2-way AC/DC power sources;  
Batteries  
6 AA-size  
Battery life  
approximately 5 hours on LR6 (AM3) alkaline bat-  
teries  
AD-5  
AC adaptor  
Power Consumption:  
Dimensions:  
Weight:  
9 V  
7.7 W  
49.5 x 28.0 x 17.0 cm (19 8/16" x 11 5/16" x 6 11/16")  
Approximately 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs) (without batteries)  
* Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Appendix  
Percussion Sound List  
Type  
Bass Drums  
Percussion Sound No.  
Display Name  
BassDrum 2  
BassDrum 1  
SnareDrum2  
SnareDrum1  
High Tom  
01  
00  
05  
03  
15  
10  
13  
12  
08  
06  
07  
11  
09  
16  
24  
14  
22  
17  
20  
28  
29  
27  
32  
33  
34  
21  
30  
31  
04  
02  
18  
19  
23  
25  
26  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
Snare Drums  
Tom Toms  
Low Tom  
HighMidTom  
LowMidTom  
HiFloorTom  
LoFloorTom  
CloseHiHat  
Open HiHat  
PedalHiHat  
Ride Cym. 1  
Ride Cym. 2  
CrashCym. 1  
CrashCym. 2  
ChineseCym  
Splash Cym  
O. Hi Conga  
Low Conga  
M. Hi Conga  
High Agogo  
Low Agogo  
Cabasa  
Hi-Hats  
Cymbals  
Percussion  
Cowbell  
Hi Timbale  
Lo Timbale  
Hand Clap  
Side Stick  
Ride Bell  
Tambourine  
Vibra-Slap  
High Bongo  
Low Bongo  
Maracas  
ShtWhistle  
LngWhistle  
ShortGuiro  
Long Guiro  
Claves  
Hi W. Block  
Lo W. Block  
Mute Cuica  
Open Cuica  
M.Triangle  
O.Triangle  
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Sound Effect List  
Sound Effect  
Set No.  
Sound Effect  
Name  
One  
Two  
Three  
Four  
Stadium  
Sing  
Whistle  
Yeah-Ha  
Laser Gun  
Car  
Punch  
Zip  
Slide  
Eat  
Laugh  
Band Hit  
Crow  
Tiger  
Sound Effect No.  
SE PADS Assignment  
Display Name  
S1  
S2  
S3  
S4  
S5  
Beat  
47  
48  
49  
50  
54  
51  
53  
52  
55  
56  
57  
58  
60  
59  
61  
62  
66  
63  
64  
65  
1
2
3
4
4
1
3
2
1
2
3
4
2
1
3
4
4
1
2
3
Arena  
Sci-Fic  
Comedy  
Animal  
Dog  
Horse  
Drum Set List  
Drum  
Set No.  
Display  
Name  
Name  
AUTO  
BASIC KIT  
Pad 1  
Pad 2  
Pad 3  
Pad 4  
Selected automatically in accordance with rhythm.  
See the Rhythm and Auto Drum Kit Liston page A-3.  
A0  
Auto  
P1  
P2  
P3  
P4  
P5  
P6  
P7  
U1  
U2  
Basic Kit  
BassDrum 2  
BassDrum 1  
BassDrum 1  
BassDrum 2  
High Agogo  
High Bongo  
Car  
SnareDrum1  
SnareDrum1  
SnareDrum1  
SnareDrum2  
Low Agogo  
Low Bongo  
Laser Gun  
Low Tom  
High Tom  
CloseHiHat  
Low Tom  
Cowbell  
CrashCym. 2  
Low Tom  
JUNGLE KIT Jungle Kit  
HI-HAT DRUM  
Hi-Hat Kit  
KIT  
Open HiHat  
CrashCym. 1  
ChineseCym  
Hi W. Block  
Eat  
ELECTRO  
DRUM KIT  
PERCUSSION  
KIT 1  
PERCUSSION  
KIT 2  
ElectroKit  
DRUM 1  
Perc.Kit 1  
Perc.Kit 2  
Effect Kit  
User 1  
LngWhistle  
Stadium  
EFFECT KIT  
USER 1  
BassDrum 1  
BassDrum 2  
SnareDrum1  
SnareDrum2  
CloseHiHat  
CloseHiHat  
Ride Cym. 1  
Open HiHat  
USER 2  
User 2  
NOTE  
Drum sets U1 and U2 are user drum sets, which can be changed using the procedure under Configuring a User  
Drum Seton page E-21. The above factory defaults are restored whenever power is turned off.  
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Rhythm and Auto Drum Kit List  
Bass  
Drums  
Snare  
Drums  
Perc.  
Tom Toms  
Hi-Hats  
Cymbals  
Percussion  
01 TECHNO  
02 EUROBEAT  
03 FLASH  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
04 HIENERGY  
05 TECHNOPOP  
06 HIPHOP  
3
3
4
4
07 TRIPHOP  
08 GROOVYBOX  
09 DJ SAM  
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
10 RAVE  
4
3
11 POP  
2
12 BACKSTREET SOUND  
13 LEISURE  
2
2
2
2
2
14 DANCE FLOOR  
15 ELECTRO  
16 DRUMN BASS  
17 TRANCE  
4
2
2
3
3
3
2
18 PSYCHO  
19 AMBIENT  
20 HOUSE  
4
4
3
21 ACIDHOUSE  
22 DOWNTOWN  
23 CLUBDANCE  
24 70S  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
3
4
4
25 R&B  
26 SOUL  
3
27 FUNKY  
28 ROCK  
29 HARDROCK  
30 VISUALROCK  
31 METALZONE  
32 GRUNGE  
33 SAMBA  
3
4
4
4
3
2
3
4
4
4
2
3
34 ELEC SAMBA  
35 SALSA  
1
3
4
36 BOSSA NOVA  
37 TANGO  
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
4
3
38 MAMBO  
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
39 RHUMBA  
40 CHA-CHA-CHA  
41 MERENGUE  
42 ELEC LATIN  
43 ACIDJAZZ  
44 SLOWJAZZ  
45 ACIDFUNK  
46 FUSION  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
4
4
2
2
2
3
3
3
47 WORLD MUSIC  
48 COUNTRY  
49 REGGAE  
4
50 ORIENTAL  
4
3
1
00 DEMO SONG  
1
2
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Perc.  
Percussion  
01 TECHNO  
02 EUROBEAT  
03 FLASH  
3
4
3
04 HIENERGY  
05 TECHNOPOP  
06 HIPHOP  
4
4
07 TRIPHOP  
08 GROOVYBOX  
09 DJ SAM  
10 RAVE  
11 POP  
3
2
12 BACKSTREET SOUND  
13 LEISURE  
4
4
4
14 DANCE FLOOR  
15 ELECTRO  
16 DRUM N BASS  
17 TRANCE  
3
3
4
4
18 PSYCHO  
19 AMBIENT  
20 HOUSE  
21 ACIDHOUSE  
22 DOWNTOWN  
23 CLUBDANCE  
24 70S  
1
4
3
3
2
3
25 R&B  
3
4
26 SOUL  
27 FUNKY  
3
28 ROCK  
3
3
29 HARDROCK  
30 VISUALROCK  
31 METALZONE  
32 GRUNGE  
33 SAMBA  
4
1
1
34 ELEC SAMBA  
35 SALSA  
2
3
2
36 BOSSA NOVA  
37 TANGO  
38 MAMBO  
39 RHUMBA  
40 CHA-CHA-CHA  
41 MERENGUE  
42 ELEC LATIN  
43 ACIDJAZZ  
44 SLOWJAZZ  
45 ACIDFUNK  
46 FUSION  
1
2
2
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
2
4
1
3
47 WORLD MUSIC  
48 COUNTRY  
49 REGGAE  
2
2
50 ORIENTAL  
2
00 DEMO SONG  
3
4
A-4  
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