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Owner's Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the TD-8KV Roland Drum System. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 2–3) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 4). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to[...]
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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. ................................................................................................ 002d • Do not open or perform any internal modifi- cations on the unit or its AC adaptor. (The only exception would be where th[...]
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3 014 • Do not drop the unit! ................................................................................................ • To avoid personal injury and/or damage to the unit, do not touch anything inside the frame of the PD-80 and PD-80R. ................................................................................................ 104 [...]
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4 IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–3, please read and observe the following: Placement 354a • Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temper- ature extremes. Excessive heat c[...]
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5 Getting Started Check the Contents of the Box ❑ TD-8 (Percussion Sound Module) x 1 ❑ KD-80 (V-Kick Trigger) x 1 ❑ FD-6 (Hi-Hat Control Pedal) x 1 ❑ PD-80R (V-Pad) x 1 ❑ PD-80 (V-Pad) x 3 ❑ CY-12R/C (V-Cymbal) X 2 ❑ PD-7 (Pad) x 1 ❑ Accessory Set x 1 ❑ Connection Cable Set x 1 ❑ Connection Cable (1 meter) x 2 (for Hi-Hat: PD-7/[...]
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6 These strips are 7.5 mm and 7 mm in length. Use them for adjusting the head tension. 7.5 mm 7 mm About the Mesh Head Adjusting the Head Tension • On the KD-80, PD-80R, and PD-80, adjusting the head tension affects only the head response, and does not change the pitch of the sound, as it would on an acoustic drum. • The head tension will chang[...]
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7 Replacing the Head When the Head Should Be Replaced The head is an expendable item that eventually will wear out and need to be replaced. Replace the head when the following occurs: • The head surface is torn • Striking points are no longer detected correctly, even when the head tension is properly adjusted. • Slack portions remain in the h[...]
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8 Setting Pads and Pedals KD-80 (V-Kick Trigger) Before using the KD-80, you need to adjust the head tension (p. 6). Assembling the KD-80 • Take care not to pinch your fingers between the KD-80 pad and the stand plate. • Please be aware that by using a felt beater, you risk causing damage to the head as a result of the metal portions of the bea[...]
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9 KD-80 (V-Kick Trigger) 7. Loosen the T-bolts for the stay and mount the legs on the stay. Install the legs as shown in the figure so that the ends of the legs protrude by about 1 inch (2 cm). fig.K05.e 8. Tighten the T-bolts to secure the legs to the stand. 9. Lift the KD-80 and place the stand and the four legs upright. 10. Adjust the angle of t[...]
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10 PD-80R/PD-80 (V-Pad) Before using the PD-80R and the PD-80, you need to adjust the head tension (p. 6). fig.P01.j Attaching the Pad to a Stand Attach the PD-80R or PD-80 to a stand (MDS series). fig.P02.j When attaching the PD-80R and the PD-80 to the pad mount, be sure to tighten the stand fixing screw securely. If any of them remain loose, the[...]
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11 CY-12R/C (V-Cymbal) prevents the cables from catching or getting tangle on the stand. fig.CY-03.e 2. Attach the CY-12R/C so the unit is oriented as shown in the diagram (bolt should be opposite the output jacks). 3. Tighten the wing nut to obtain the desired movement. Use the included felt washer and the wing nut. fig.CY04.e • Double sounding [...]
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12 Choking Choking (pinching) the cymbal ’ s edge with the hand immediately after hitting the cymbal makes the sound stop. To make use of choking play techniques, you ’ ll need to connect to a trigger input jack on the percussion sound module that accommodates rim shots. f Troubleshooting The sound does not change when an edge shot is made • [...]
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13 FD-6 (Hi-Hat Control Pedal) • The tips of the anchor bolts are sharp. Handle with care. • When using on flooring, the anchor bolts may damage the floor. Do not attach the anchor bolts. • When the FD-6 is not going to be used for a long period of time, move and fix the arm, allowing longer travel for the pedal. • To avoid damage, do not l[...]
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14 Connect the pads and pedals to the TD-8 To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. fig.KIT01.e Hi-Hat Control P edal FD-6 TD-8 Hi-Hat PD-7 Snare PD-80R T om 1 PD-80 Crash CY-12R/C Ride CY-12R/C T om 2 PD-80 T om 3 PD-80 Kick [...]
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15 Connect the pads and pedals to the TD-8 About the Included Cables Using the provided cables, connect the pads and pedals to the TD-8. • Carefully refer to the numbers shown in the illustration and connect to the appropriate TRIGGER INPUT jacks on the TD-8 ’ s rear panel. • Connect the L-shaped plug of the included cable to the pad.This wil[...]
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Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. As of April 1, 2003 (Roland) ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S.A. Av.Santa Fe 2055 (1123) Buenos Aires ARGENTINA TEL: (011) 4508-2700 BRAZIL Roland Brasil Ltda Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B Parque Industrial[...]