… on your purchase of Simmons’ SD5X Electronic Drum Kit. To get the most enjoyment from this kit,
we recommend that you skim through this manual at least once, then refer back to it to learn more
about specific functions.
Taking Care of Your Digital Drum Kit
Location
• Toavoiddeformation,discoloration,ormoreseriousdamage, do notexposetheunitto direct
sunlight, high temperature sources, or excessive humidity.
Power Supply
• TurnthepowerswitchOFFwhentheSD5Xisnotinuse.
• TheACadaptershouldbeunpluggedfromtheACoutletiftheSD5X is nottobeusedforan
extended period of time.
• AvoidpluggingtheACadapterintoanACoutletthatisalsopoweringhigh-consumptionappliances
such as electric heaters or televisions. Also avoid using multi plug adapters since these can reduce
sound quality, cause operation errors and result in possible damage.
• Toavoiddamage,turnOFFtheSD5X’spowerswitchandallrelateddevicespriortoconnecting
or disconnecting cables.
Handling and Transport
• Neverapplyexcessiveforcetocontrols,connectors,andotherparts.
• Unplugcablesbygrippingtheplugrmly.Donotpullonthecable.
• Disconnectallcablesbeforemovingthemodule.
• Physicalshockscausedbydropping,bumping,orplacingheavyobjectsonthemodulecanresult
in scratches and more serious damage.
Cleaning
• Cleanthemodulewithadry,softcloth.
• Aslightlydampclothmaybeusedtoremovestubborngrimeanddirt.
• Neverusecleanerssuchasalcoholorthinner.
• Toavoiddiscoloration,donotplacevinylobjectsontopofmodule.
Electrical Interference
• Themodulecontainsdigitalcircuitryandmaycauseinterferenceifplacedtooclosetoradioor
television receivers. If this occurs, move the SD5X further away from the affected equipment.
Service and Modification
• Therearenouserserviceablepartsinthedrummodule.
• Donotattempttoopenthedrummoduleormakeanychangeinthecircuitsorpartsoftheunit.This
would void the warranty.
Congratulations!
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