Pyle PTEDK50 Electronic Drum Kit

Congratulations!

Thank you for purchasing this digital drum set. The drum set has been developed to act and play like a drum set but with greater ease. Before you use the instrument, we recommend you to read through this manual.

Safety and Usage Precautions

• Location: To avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage, do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, high temperature sources, or excessive humidity. Avoid direct sunlight, high temperatures (e.g., in a car during the day), and disconnect all cables before moving.
• Power Supply: Use only the specified adapter. Using the wrong adapter can damage the instrument or cause overheating. Turn the power switch OFF when the instrument is not in use. Remove the plug during extended periods of non-use or electrical storms. Avoid plugging into outlets powering high-consumption appliances or using multi-plug adaptors, as these can reduce sound quality, cause errors, and potential damage.
• Turn Power OFF When Making Connections: To avoid damage, turn OFF the power switch and all related devices prior to connecting or disconnecting cables.
• Handling and Transport: Never apply excessive force to controls, connectors, or other parts. Unplug cables by gripping the plug firmly, not by pulling the cable. Disconnect all cables before moving the instrument. Physical shocks from dropping, bumping, or placing heavy objects can cause scratches and damage.
• Cleaning: Clean the module with a dry, soft cloth. A slightly damp cloth can remove stubborn grime. Never use cleaners like alcohol or thinner. To avoid discoloration, do not place vinyl objects on top of the instrument.
• Electrical Interference: This instrument contains digital circuitry and may cause interference if placed too close to radio or television receivers. If this occurs, move the instrument further away from the affected equipment.

Assembly Instructions

CAUTION!

Watch your fingers when adjusting clamps, as they may become pinched, resulting in injury. Be careful of metal pieces, pipe ends, and screws. Please install in the specified order and ensure all parts are installed in the correct position.

Inside This Package

Before assembly, please ensure that all the items listed below are present:

• 8" Cymbal (x3)
• 7" Snare (x1)
• 7" Tom (x3)
• Control Pedal (x2)
• Drum Stand (x1)
• Module (x1)
• Drum Stick (x2)
• AC Adaptor (x1)
• Ribbon Cable (x12)
• Drum Key (x1)
• Owner's Manual (x1)
• Assembly Instruction (x1)
• Drum Cable (x1)

Assembly Steps

Step 1

Loosen frame bracket bolts with the supplied drum key, and open the drum stand as shown in the diagram. Tighten bolts to secure once the stand is set into the pictured position. Do not overtighten.

Step 2

Loosen pad bracket bolts and insert pads and module as shown in the diagram, then tighten bolts to secure. Do not overtighten. Remove the cymbal top nut and place the lower cymbal onto the holder, then re-install the nut to secure the cymbal.

Diagram Description: The diagram shows the drum kit assembly process. It illustrates the drum stand being set up and then the pads (Hi-Hat, Crash, Toms, Snare, Ride) and the module being attached to the stand. Labels indicate CRASH, HI-HAT, TOM1, TOM2, SNARE, RIDE, and TOM3.

Connections

Connecting the Drum Cables

Connect the drum cables to the correct parts. Secure the D-SUB plug to the rear of the module with the two attached bolts. The controller pedals are placed on the floor and connected to the 'HH CTRL' (left) and 'KICK' (right) cables for your bass drum sound and HiHat control.

Precautions

When connecting or disconnecting cables on the module, ensure the power switch is set to the 'OFF' position to avoid damage to the module.

Function Button Description (Front Panel)

Diagram Description: The diagram shows the front panel of the Pyle PTEDK50 module with labeled controls.

• 1. LED Display: Displays the menu parameters.
• 2. VOLUME: Adjusts the headphone and main output volume.
• 3. SETUP: Enters the setting menu to adjust parameters of VOICE/SONG/TEMPO. Press and hold to save user presets.
• 4. PAGE: Changes sub-menus for VOICE/SONG/TEMPO.
• 5. DOUBLE BASS: The hi-hat control pedal becomes a 2nd bass drum.
• 6. CLICK: Turns the metronome ON/OFF.
• 7. RECORD: Records the drum sound.
• 8. START/STOP: Starts/stops demo songs or recording.
• 9. [+/-]: Adjusts parameters like drum kit, Voice, etc. Hold the button to change values quickly.

Top Panel Connectors

Diagram Description: The diagram shows the top panel of the module with labeled connectors.

• 10. PHONE: Stereo headphone connector.
• 11. AUX IN: External stereo input connection, e.g., for MP3 or CD player.
• 12. OUTPUT: Stereo output connector for connecting to an audio system or drum amp (mono output).
• 13. MIDI OUT: Connects with external MIDI devices, outputting drum MIDI signals to an external audio source.
• 14. DC IN: Power adapter connector.
• 15. ON/OFF: Switches the power on and off.

Rear Panel Connector

Diagram Description: The diagram shows the rear panel of the module with a labeled connector.

• 16. Trigger in connector: D-SUB pad signal input connector.

Connect with External Devices

Connecting with Audio System or Drum Amplifier

Connect the Drum Kit OUTPUT socket to an audio system or drum amplifier using a 1/4" jack instrument cable. The volume is controlled by the Drum Kit volume knob and the device volume knob.

Diagram Description: Shows the module's output connected via a 1/4" cable to a speaker/amplifier.

Connecting with Headphones

Connect headphones with a 1/8" stereo connector to the headphone socket on the Drum Kit. The volume is controlled by the Volume knob on the Drum Kit.

Diagram Description: Shows the module's headphone jack connected via a 1/8" cable to headphones.

Connecting with MP3 or CD Player

Connect the output of your MP3 or CD player to the INPUT socket on the Drum Kit. Volume of the input can be adjusted via your MP3 or CD player.

Diagram Description: Shows the module's AUX IN jack connected via a 3.5mm cable to an MP3 player.

Connecting with PC

Connect your PC via the MIDI OUT port. MIDI OUT delivers pad signal to the PC.

Diagram Description: Shows the module's MIDI OUT port connected via a MIDI cable to a computer.

Operation

Power Supply

1. Turn off the Drum Kit power switch.
2. Connect the power supply with the DC IN connector.
3. Confirm all pads are correctly connected. Set the Drum Kit volume to minimum, then turn ON the power switch. The display lights up and enters the drum kit menu.

Note: Turn off the power switch before connecting with other devices.

Adjusting the Master Volume

Strike the pads and adjust the volume knob for a suitable master volume. The drum kit offers preset drum kits from KIT01 to KIT10.

1. Power on to enter drum kit selection; the KIT LED lights up, showing the drum kit number saved last time before power-off.
2. Press the [SET UP] button to enter drum kit setting; the KIT LED lights up. The corresponding mode LED will also light up in mode switch.
3. In drum kit mode, the LED shows the current drum kit number. Press the [+/-] buttons to switch and select any drum kit as the current drum kit.

Voice Selection and Adjustment

The Drum Kit has 108 voices, including GM voices.

1. Select Voice: This change automatically saves until the Drum Kit is switched off. To permanently save this setting to a user drum kit, refer to the "Saving Adjustments" page.
2. Adjust Voice Volume: In voice mode, press the [Page] button to enter voice volume adjustment (screen shows [L- -]). Press [+/-] buttons to adjust the voice volume of the pad you are playing (range 0-32). This change automatically saves until the Drum Kit is switched off.
3. Adjust Voice Pan: In voice mode, press [Page] button again to enter voice pan adjustment (screen shows [P- -]). Press [+/-] buttons to adjust the voice pan of the pad you are playing (range -8 Left, +8 Right). This change automatically saves until the module is switched off.

Saving Adjustments

When satisfied with your adjustments, press and hold the [SETUP] button. The screen will flash U01. You can then select which user preset (U01 or U02) to save your new drum settings to. Press the [SETUP] button again to save your adjustments. Your User kit will now be permanently stored on the module.

To recall your user kit upon next use, use [+/-] buttons to select U01 or U02. To make further adjustments to your preset kits, follow the steps above.

Note: If you do not wish to save your settings after entering save mode, press any button other than [SETUP] and [+/-] to exit save mode.

Song Setting

1. Selecting a Song: Press the [SET UP] button to enter song menu; the SONG LED lights up. Press [+/-] buttons to switch songs (range 001-010, non-cycle).
2. Song Playing: Press [START/STOP] to play the selected song. During playback, change songs via [+/-] buttons. Overall volume is controlled by the module volume knob. Before song mode, press [START/STOP] to play the song. After playing, songs stop automatically. During playback, press [START/STOP] again to stop playing.
3. Accompaniment Volume: During playback, you can adjust the volume of the accompaniment and the drum sound. In song mode, press [PAGE] to enter accompaniment volume setting. The three LEDs show AXX (XX = accompaniment volume value) or DXX (XX = drum volume value). Press [+/-] buttons to switch accompaniment/volume (0-32, non-cycle).
4. Tempo: When playing a DEMO SONG, press [SET UP] to enter Tempo setting; the TEMPO LED lights up. Press [+/-] buttons to change the song tempo.

Metronome

This module has 1 click voice.

1. Metronome Function Switch: Press [CLICK] to open or close the metronome. When [CLICK] is pressed, the CLICK LED lights up, and the three LEDs show the "beats" (e.g., 4-4). Press [+/-] buttons to switch "beats". Note: During playing songs, the metronome is closed.
2. Click Volume: After [CLICK] is pressed, press [PAGE] to show the "click volume" interface. The three LEDs show LXX (XX = volume value). Press [+/-] buttons to switch the click volume.

Record and Replay

Quick Record

1. Press the [RECORD] button; the [RECORD] LED lights up and flashes, showing "REC".
2. Strike the pads to start recording or record only the drum sound of the song being played.
3. Press the [RECORD] button to stop recording; the [RECORD] LED lights off. The song or user's performance has been recorded.

Notes:
1. During recording, the metronome function will not automatically start. If needed, press [CLICK] before recording.
2. The metronome sound cannot be recorded.
3. If unsatisfied with the recorded result, press [RECORD] to restart.
Note: This Drum Kit supports the recording function but not saving. Recorded data will overwrite previous data and will not be saved after the module is powered off.

Play Recording

Press and hold the [RECORD] button (RECORD LED lights up), then press [START/STOP] to replay the recorded song. Press [START/STOP] again to stop the recorded song.

MIDI Setting

This equipment is compatible with various MIDI devices and can be used as a trigger device or audio source. It is compatible with part of the GM standard and can be used with many audio sequencer software programs.

MIDI Connection

MIDI OUT: Sends the external MIDI signal when connecting with external MIDI devices.

Troubleshooting

Audio Source Specification

• Max polyphony: 32
• Drum kits: 10 preset drum kits: KIT01-10
• Voice: 108 voices (DRUMS, PERCUSSION, SFX)
• Audio sequencer: DEMO SONG 10
• Recording: Real-time recording, but cannot be saved.
• Tempo: 30bpm-280bpm
• Display: Three LEDs (red or green)
• Connection: Phone stereo out connector (1/8"), AUX IN stereo connector (1/8"), Audio output connector (1/4" mono), MIDI OUT
• Power supply: DC 12V internal + external

**The specification is subject to change without prior notice.**

Features

• Hassle-Free Tabletop Drum Kit
• Compact, Portable & Ultra-Thin
• Unique Roll-Up Design for Instant Drumming
• Pre-Loaded with Selectable Drum Kits & Songs
• MIDI Support: Connect to Computer & Unlock More
• Record Mode: Playback Your Drum Sessions
• Hand Percussion Mode: Drop the Drumsticks & Use Your Hands
• Effectively Reproduces Complete 'Drum Set' Sounds
• (7) Drum Pads with Touch Sensitivity
• Tom-Toms, Hi-Hat, Snare & Bass Drums, Crash & Ride Cymbals
• Super Easy & Simple USB Plug-in Operation
• Includes (2) Digital Foot Pedal Controllers
• Front Panel Button Control Center
• Aux (3.5mm) Input Jack
• Drum-Along to Music via Connected Device
• Headphone Jack
• Tempo & Volume Adjustable
• Compatible with Mac & PC

What's in the Box:

• Electronic Drum Pad
• (2) Drum Foot Pedals
• Wall Power Adapter
• Audio Connection Cable
• Drum Sticks

Drum Kit List

Voice List

Percussion List (GM Percussion List)

California Prop 65 Warning

WARNING: This product contains Vinyl Chloride which is known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Do not ingest. For more info go to: www.P65warnings.ca.gov

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