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4 Important Notices
Important safety information
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury from re,
electrical shock or other hazards, and serious damages to the aDrums EXS-5 instrument or other
goods and assets. Before using aDrums EXS-5, be sure to read all the safety information below.
About the symbols
"Caution": Calls your attention to a point of
caution
"Do not ...": Indicates a prohibited action
"You must ...": Indicates a required action
About warnings and cautions
WARNING
Indicates a hazard that could
result in death or serious injury
CAUTION
Indicates a hazard that could
result in injury or property
damage
WARNING
Do not disassemble or modify
Do not disassemble or modify this product.
Do not use or store in the following
locations
• Locations of high temperature (in direct
sunlight, near heating equipment)
• Moist or humid locations (near a bath or
shower, or on a wet oor)
• Locations subject to salt damage
• Locations subject to water or rain
• Excessively dusty locations
Do not damage the power cord
Do not excessively bend the power cord or
damage it. Do not place heavy objects on top
of the power cord. Doing so may damage the
power cord, causing re or electric shock.
Use the included AC adapter
Use only the included AC adapter. Use the
adapter with the voltage that it species.
Turn o the power if an abnormality or
accident occurs
In the following situations, immediately turn o
the power, disconnect the AC adapter from the
AC outlet, and contact your dealer or ATV for
servicing.
• If the AC adapter, power cord, or plug is
damaged
• If smoke is emitted or an abnormal odor is
noticed
• If liquid or a foreign object enters the unit
• If an abnormality or malfunction occurs in the
unit
Do not drop or subject to strong impact
Do not drop this product or subject it to strong
impact.
Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter with
wet hands
You risk electric shock by doing so.
CAUTION
Grasp the power plug when connecting or
disconnecting
When connecting or disconnecting the AC
adapter from the unit, you must grasp the plug
rather than pulling the power cord.
Don’t use AC outlet multipliers
Doing so will cause the outlet to become hot,
causing a re hazard.
If the power plug is dusty, wipe it o
Dust on the power plug can cause electric shock
or short circuits.
Disconnect the power plug from the AC
outlet if not using the unit for an extended
time, or if lightning is expected
Failure to do so may cause electric shock, re, or
malfunction.
Disconnect all connections before moving
the unit
Failure to do so may cause damage to the power
cord or cables, or may cause people to trip over
the cables.
Don’t place the unit in an unstable location
Doing so may cause the unit to overturn, causing
personal injury.
Don’t sit or stand on the unit, or place
heavy objects on it
Doing so may damage the unit.
You should also avoid applying excessive force
to the buttons, knobs, and input/output jacks.
Doing so will cause malfunctions.
Don’t use the unit at high volume for an
extended time
Using speakers or headphones at high volume
for an extended time will damage your hearing.
Handle the unit with care
Take care that your hands or ngers are not
injured by corners or openings in the unit.
Place small parts out of reach of children
Place small parts out of reach of children who
might accidentally swallow them.