Roland PDX-8 manual

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    * 04126934 - 03 * 04126934 06-07-3N Owner ’ s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland PDX-8. 201a Before using the PDX-8, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 2; p. 3). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Add[...]

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    2 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. ................................................................................................. 002b • Do not open or perform any internal modifica- tions on the unit. (The only exception would be where this manual provide[...]

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    3 118a • Should you remove screws, keep them in a safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally. ................................................................................................. add • Do NOT place your fingers inside the shell, as you may hurt yourself or cause damage to the PD[...]

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    4 The PDX-8’s light weight and compact design allows for comfortable performance and quiet response, even when playing rim shots. Before using the pad, tighten the head so that the tension is rather firm. Looseness in the head tension may result in problems such as failure of the PDX-8’s rim shots to sound or double triggering. Striking the hea[...]

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    5 Set the trigger type and trigger parameters for the percussion sound module you are using. Be sure to make these settings to ensure that the PDX-8 performs properly. Below you will find the settings recommended for different percussion sound modules. For instructions on setting the trigger parameters, refer to the Owner's Manual for your per[...]

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    6 fig.HeadShot.e * Do not strike the hoop. fig.RimShot.e * To play rim shots, strike the rim in the area shown in the diagram. fig.RimShot.e Only strike the rim of the pad. Depending on the instrument assigned to the rim, you can play rim shots and/or cross stick sounds. fig.XStick.e * To play the cross stick, be sure that you only strike the rim o[...]

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    7 The head is an expendable item that eventually will wear out and need to be replaced. Replace the head when the following occurs: Slack portions remain in the head even when the head tension is properly adjusted. Replacement heads (optional): MH-8 Mesh Head 1. Remove all tuning bolts from the PDX-8. fig.Replace.e Do not apply excessive force to t[...]

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    As of April 1, 2006 (ROLAND) Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. EGYPT Al Fanny Trading Office 9, EBN Hagar A1 Askalany Street, ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPT TEL: 20-2-417-1828 REUNION Maison FO - YAM Marcel 25 Rue Jules Herm[...]