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SD XPRESS
owner’s manual
www.simmonsdrums.net
The first name in electronic drums.
The first name in electronic drums.
Table of Contents
safety instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near the heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety, if the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over (Figure 1).
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for a long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. CAUTION: Apparatus
shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION:
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing
and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
the apparatus.
Safety Instructions
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Assembled Kit
4
Panel Controls
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Top Panel
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LED Display
5
Rear Panel
6
Back Panel/Bottom Case
7
Assembly Instructions
8 - 9
Connections
10
Connecting the Pads
10
Connecting the Power Supply
11
Connecting CD/MP3 Player
11
Connecting USB MIDI
11
Connecting Headphones
11
Getting Started
12
Switching Power On
12
Setting the Master Volume
12
Selecting Drum Kits
12
The [KIT] Button
12
Selecting a Voice
13
The [CLICK] Butto
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The [REC/PLAY] Button
14
The [SONG] Button
14
The [TEMPO/TAP] Button
15
Factory Settings
16
Drum Kit Presets
17
Preset Drum Kit List
17
Song Style List
17
Drum Sound List
18
MIDI Implementation Chart
19
Specifications
20
Warranty
20
The lighTning flash wiTh arrowhead symbol wiThin an equilaTeral Triangle is inTended To alerT The user To
The presence of uninsulaTed dangerous volTage wiThin The producT s enclosure ThaT may be of sufficienT
magniTude To consTiTuTe a risk of elecTric shock To persons.
apparaTus shall noT be eXposed To dripping or splashing and ThaT no obJecTs filled wiTh liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on The apparaTus.
The eXclamaTion poinT wiThin an equilaTeral Triangle is inTended To alerT The user To The presence
of imporTanT operaTing and mainTenance(servicing) insTrucTions in The liTeraTure accompanying
The producT.
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