mecldata DD112 Portable Drum Owner’s Manual

mecldata DD112 Portable Drum

Product Information

Specifications

• Power: USB-C cable
• Display: LED indicator
• Audio Output: 3.5 mm jack
• Controls: Power, Volume, Drum off, Tempo, Pad assign, Game, Coach, Play/Stop
• Drum pads 4 triggers with flashing indicator
• Display Backlit LCD
• Max polyphony 16
• Voice 84 preset
• Game(Rhythm) 60 preset
• Coach 2 modes, 28 preset
• Tempo 40 – 240
• Phones 3.5 mm audio out jack
• Power 5V 1000mA USB-C
• Dimension 460 x 260 x 150 mm
• Weight 1.5 kg

Warnings & Important Notes

• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

Warning: to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove cover (or back) as there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment.

FCC Statement

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove cover (or back) as there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment. 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:
Note: 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.

• 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.

Caution
The normal function of the product may be disturbed by Strong Electro Magnet 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.

Panel

• Power
  Turn the power on or off.

• Volume + / –
  Adjust the master volume.

• Drum off
  Mute or unmute the drum part in a song.

• Tempo
  Press to enter the tempo menu.

• Pad assign
  Change different voices to pad.

• Game
  Press to enter the game mode.

• Coach
  Press to enter the coach menu to choose practice mode.

• Play / stop
  Play or stop playing a song.

Display **

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1. Mode
   Display the current mode.

2. Beat
   Display the beats when playing back the click or song.

3. Parameters
   Display the mode parameters, such as song number, game rhythm number, or coach song number.

4. Difficulty level
   Display the difficulty level of playing a game rhythm or a coach song.

5. Dropping bars
   Display the dropping bars during rhythm playback.

6. Playing accuracy
   Display the accuracy of your strikes in game mode or coach mode.

Product Usage Instructions

Power up

1. Connect a USB-C cable to power the unit.
2. Press the [POWER] button to turn power on or off.

Notes:

1. Use the specified power adapter.
2. The module supports using USB power. Make sure to use high-quality USB-C cable and USB power adapter.
   • It supports USB power adapter of 5V/1A.
   • It supports portable power bank of 5V/1A. It may not supports all power bank brands.

Auto power off
To disable this function, hold down the [START/ STOP] button, then turn on the power.

Volume
Press the [VOLUME] button to adjust the output volume.

Drum off
Press the [DRUM OFF] button to mute the drum during game mode.

Notes:
After setting, the screen will return to game mode in 3 seconds.

Playing the pad
The digital drum has 4 drum pads, corresponding to the four dropping bar columns on the screen (from left to right).

Game **

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The game feature lets you learn and play a rhythm in a more easy and fun way. Simply follow the dropping bars on the screen, then strike the corresponding drum pad when the dropping bars reach the bottom line. The screen will display the accuracy of each strike. Your score will add up each time when you strike correctly.

Enter game mode
Press the [GAME] button to enter game mode. The screen displays GAME and the current rhythm number.

Select game rhythm
Use the [DATA DIAL] to select a game rhythm. The screen displays the difficulty level of the current rhythm.

Start the game
Press the [START/STOP] button to start the game. The on-screen bars start dropping in sync with rhythm playback. Strike the corresponding pads when the bars reach the bottom line.

Score
When the game is finished, it displays your score and voice comment will sound as well.
Score Comment
0-29    Ok
30-59  Good
60-79  Very good
80-100  Excellent

Stop the game
The game will automatically start again after displaying the score for 3 seconds. Press the [START/STOP] button to stop the game.

Pad assign

In Game mode, you can assign different voices to each pad in each of the 60 Games. There is a total of 70 voices and 14 voice effects that can be assigned to the pads.

1. Use the [DATA DIAL] to select a rhythm that you want.

2. Press the [PAD ASSIGN] button. the led indicator of pad turns on.

3. Strike the drum pad that you want to assign.
   For example, strike pad 2, and the pad 2 indicator lights up. The screen displays the current voice and effect number.

4. Strike the current pad repeatedly or use the [DATA DIAL] to select a desired voice.

5. Press the [PAD ASSIGN] button to confirm the setting.

6. Repeat step 2 to 5 to assign another drum pad.

Tempo

1. Press the [TEMPO] button, the tempo value will flash on screen.
2. When the tempo value is flashing, use the [DATA DIAL] to change the value.
3. If there is no operation in 3 seconds, it will exit tempo setting and go back to the previous menu.

Coach
Design for beginners to develop basic drumming skills. It provides two practice modes: rhythm practice and beat practice.

Rhythm practice
When rhythm is playing back, the four columns of dropping bars on screen correspond to the four drum pad. Strike the corresponding drum pad when the dropping bars reach the bottom line.

Beat practice
Beat practice offers two types of practice: change up and tap! tap!

Change up
This practice is similar to four children clapping their hands, and you are the fourth one. The other three clap their hands at a certain tempo, then you clap your hands at the same tempo. Likewise, you follow the rhythm, then strike any one of the four drum pads. The drum indicators will flash as a hint, and the screen will also display “HIT PAD!”, telling you it’s time to strike a pad.

Tap! Tap!
In this practice, it will first play “do mi so do so” at a certain tempo. All you need to do is to strike a drum pad when it comes to “so”. Your score will add up each time when you strike correctly, and the screen will display the accuracy of each strike. However, if you strike incorrectly, your score will be subtracted. listen to the rhythm, then strike any one of the drum pads when it plays “so”. The drum indicators will flash as a hint, and the screen will also display “HIT PAD!”, telling you it’s time to strike a pad.

Enter coach mode
Press the [COACH] button to enter coach mode. The screen displays “COACH 1”, indicating it enters rhythm practice. Press this button again, and the screen displays “COACH 2”, indicating it enters beat practice. The screen will also display the current coach song number.

Select a coach song
Use the [DATA DIAL] to select a coach song. Totally there are 20 coach songs for practice.

Beat practice
Use the [DATA DIAL] to select a coach song. Each song has a preset practice type.

Song  Practice
1.       Change up
2.      Tap! Tap!
3.       Tap! Tap!
4.       Change up
5.       Change up
6.       Tap! Tap!
7.      Tap! Tap!
8.       Change up
The screen will display the difficulty level of the current coach song.

Start practice
Press the [START/STOP] button to play the coach song. The on-screen bars will change along to give you a hint. Strike a drum pad whenever it is needed.

Score
When the coach song is completed, it will pause temporarily and display your score. A voice comment will sound.
Score Comment
0-39 Ok
40-69 Good
70-89 Very good
90-100 Excellent

Stop practice
The coach song will automatically start again after displaying the score for 3 seconds. Press the [START/STOP] button to stop the practice.

Troubleshooting **

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Refer to the Troubleshooting section in the user manual for assistance.

Cannot power on

• Make sure the power adaptor is connected properly.

Turns off automatically

• Make sure the power adaptor is connected firmly.
• The auto power off function will shut down the digital drum in 30 minutes if it is not used. To disable this function, hold down [START/STOP] button, then turn on the power.

No sound

• Make sure the master volume is not set to “0”.
• Make sure headphones are plugged into the phones jack.

Game list

FAQ

• Q: What should I do if the product is not functioning properly due to Strong Electro Magnet Interference?
  A: Simply reset the product to resume normal operation by following the owner’s manual. If the function could not resume, please use the product in another location.

• Q: How do I connect audio output?
  A: Use a 3.5 mm audio jack to connect the product to external speakers or headphones.

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