DP-2 - Musical instrument Chord - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Digital Drum Practice Pad
Brand	Chord
Model	DP-2
Dimensions (W x D x H)	270 x 240 x 27 mm
Weight	726 g
Power Source	Internal rechargeable Li-ion battery, 1300 mAh
Charging Input	USB Type-C, 5V DC (2A recommended)
Charging Time	Approximately 2 hours
Speaker Output	0.5 W built-in speaker
Headphone Output	3.5 mm stereo jack (mutes speaker)
Display	Backlit LCD
Tempo Range	40-208 BPM
Time Settings	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 minutes
Modes	Metronome, Counting, Speed Detection
Controls	Edge rotary volume, Up/Down keys, MODE, BEAT, Start/Stop, Rhythm buttons
Striking Area	Single zone pad with strength indicator
Voice Prompts	English and Mandarin (selectable)
Accessories Included	USB Type-A to Type-C cable
Maintenance	Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid moisture and solvents.
Safety	Read manual before use. Do not misuse. Dispose as electronic waste.
Spare Parts & Repairability	Internal battery not user-replaceable. No user-serviceable parts. Contact dealer for service.

Frequently Asked Questions - DP-2 Chord

How do I power on the DP-2?

Press and hold the Start/Stop button until the display lights up.

How to charge the device?

Connect the supplied USB Type-A to Type-C cable to a 5V USB power supply (2A recommended). The charging time is approximately 2 hours.

What are the different modes and how to switch between them?

The DP-2 has three modes: Metronome, Counting, and Speed Detection. Press and hold the MODE button to cycle through them.

How do I set the metronome tempo?

In Metronome mode, use the Up/Down (▲/▼) keys to adjust the tempo between 40 and 208 BPM.

How to use the Counting mode?

Switch to Counting mode by holding MODE. Set the time by short pressing MODE. Start striking the pad to begin the countdown. Your score is shown when time runs out.

How to use the Speed Detection mode?

Switch to Speed Detection mode by holding MODE. Set a training time with MODE. Strike the pad to see your average tempo in BPM.

Can I use headphones with the DP-2?

Yes, connect stereo headphones to the 3.5mm jack on the lower right edge. This will mute the built-in speaker.

How to adjust the volume?

Rotate the Edge rotary volume control on the upper left edge to adjust the speaker or headphone volume.

How do I clear saved records?

In Counting mode, hold the BEAT (clear) button until 'Clr' appears on the display to clear all records.

How should I dispose of the device?

The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol indicates it is electrical equipment. Do not dispose with household waste. Follow local council guidelines for electronic waste.

USER MANUAL DP-2 Chord

Digital Drum Practice Pad

Item ref: 176.212UK

User Manual

Caution: Please read this manual carefully before operating

Damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Chord DP-2 digital drum practice pad. The numerous functions built into this training tool can help bring your playing skills to a higher level. Please read and save the following guide to help get the best from your new product.

Layout

1. Edge rotary volume control
2. Built-in speaker
3. USB type-C 5V charging input
4. Backlit LCD display
5. Up / down (+/-) value keys
6. MODE button
7. BEAT (clear) button
8. Start/stop (hold for power on/off) button
9. Rhythm (voice) button
10. Striking area
11. 3.5mm headphones output

Setting up

Before using the DP-2 practice pad, ensure that it is charged by pressing and holding the start/stop button to power up the unit – the display will light, showing a battery symbol in the top left corner of the display.

The bars on this symbol show the charge level. If necessary, connect to a 5V USB power supply (2A recommended) using the supplied USB type A to C lead.

Position the DP-2 on a stable surface or drum stand, capable of withstanding the movement caused by striking the pad repeatedly.

If silent practice is preferred, connect stereo headphones to the 3.5mm stereo socket on the lower right edge of the pad, which will defeat the built-in speaker. The output of either the speaker or headphones is governed by the edge rotary volume control on the upper left edge of the pad.

When powered up, the backlit display will light and display one of three different modes, which can be selected by holding down the MODE button.

Metronome mode

Metronome mode shows a metronome symbol in the bottom left corner and a number for the counts (crotchets) per bar, which can be set by pressing the BEAT button.

Press the start/stop button and the inbuilt trainer will play the currently selected rhythm. The click sound has a higher pitch to accent the first beat of the bar. This click track may be accompanied by a human voice count in either English or Mandarin language by holding the Rhythm (voice) button or can be selected without any voice prompt.

The centre of the display shows the tempo in BPM (Beats Per Minute), which can be set using the up/down (▲/▼) keys as required.

To the right of the BPM value is the musical note symbol for the type of rhythm being played, which in turn can be set by short pressing the Rhythm (voice) button.

On the far right is a bar graph indicator showing the power level of the strike on the practice pad. Hit the pad with a stick or beater to see the level indicator respond.

Top-centre, there is a drum symbol with the beat count next to it when playing. Lastly, a clock symbol has either oscillating squares or a time in minutes, which will count down during playback of the beat. This can be set by short pressing the MODE button.

The aim for this metronome mode is to practice keeping along with the beat as closely as possible for the set period of time.

Counting mode

Hold the MODE button to enter counting mode, which is a speed trial to check how many strikes you can hit in a given time.

Set the time by short pressing the MODE button, and the record for that time is displayed next to the drum symbol. Countdown will begin on the first strike of the pad and stop when timed out, showing your score.

Press the start/stop (power on/off) button to reset back to zero.

To clear all records, hold the BEAT (clear) button until "Clr" is displayed.

Speed detection mode

Hold the MODE button to enter speed detection mode, which is a training tool to show the speed or tempo of your strikes in BPM. Again, a training time can be set by short pressing the MODE button. This provides a training mode for tempo stability and can also be used to check how fast you can play a consistent beat.

Press the start/stop (power on/off) button to reset back to zero.

After training, power down the DP-2 by holding the start/stop (power on/off) button to save battery charge. Keep the battery charged if stored for long periods to avoid depletion of the internal battery.

Specifications

Battery	Internal 1300mA Li-ion rechargeable
Power in	USB type-C (for charging)
Speaker output	0.5W
Recharge time	2 hours
Tempo range	40bpm - 208bpm
Time setting	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Dimensions	270 x 240 x 27mm
Weight	726g

Disposal: The "Crossed Wheelie Bin" symbol on the product means that the product is classed as Electrical or Electronic equipment and should not be disposed with other household or commercial waste at the end of its useful life. The goods must be disposed of according to your local council guidelines.