Page 2 - Never use or store the unit in places that are:; • Exposed to rain or are
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 modifications on the unit. (The only exc...
Page 3 - Placement; IMPORTANT NOTES
3 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, 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 temperature extr...
Page 4 - * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/; Narrow
4 ❑ TD-3 (Percussion Sound Module) x 1 ❑ KD-8 (Kick Trigger Pad) x 1 ❑ FD-8 (Hi-Hat Control Pedal) x 1 ❑ PDX-8 (V-Pad) x 1 ❑ PD-8 (Pad) x 3 ❑ CY-5 (Cymbal Pad) x 1 ❑ CY-8 (Cymbal Pad) x 2 ❑ Connection Cables ❑ Tuning Key x 1 ■ TD-3KW Owner’s Manual x 1 ❑ PLAY-ALONG AUDIO CD Set x 1 ❑ PLAY-ALONG AUDI...
Page 5 - * Do NOT place your fingers inside the shell, as you may hurt; Use a tuning key to tighten the tuning bolts.; Strike the head to check the feel and response.; Fine-tune the adjustment while continuing to; • On the PDX-8, adjusting the head tension affects only the; Adjusting the Head Tension; Loosen
5 USING THE UNIT SAFELY fig.PD-85.e_80 add * Do NOT place your fingers inside the shell, as you may hurt yourself or cause damage to the PDX-8. Or when changing the head, do NOT touch any of the internal parts. Also, do not insert your fingers into the hole of the mounting bracket. fig.Stand.j fig.S...
Page 6 - Attach the PDX-8 to a pad mount of the stand.; Head Shots; * To play rim shots, strike the rim in the area shown in the; Cross Stick; Only strike the rim of the pad.; If you hear a rim sound when you strike the head,; Attaching the Pad to a Stand; Rod; Rim
6 USING THE UNIT SAFELY Attach the PDX-8 to a pad mount of the stand. Be sure to tighten the stand fixing screw securel. If it remain loose, double triggering may occur. fig.Stand.e Head Shots fig.HeadShot.e * Do not strike the hoop. Rim Shots fig.RimShot.e * To play rim shots, strike the rim in the...
Page 7 - When the Head Should Be Replaced; Place the new head on the shell.; inches; * Due to the nature of the materials used in the sensor, changes; Head Replacement
7 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 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: Slack portions remain in the head even when the head tension is properly adjusted. Replacement heads (optional): ...
Page 8 - Tighten; Specifications; Head Shot
8 USING THE UNIT SAFELY fig.PD-8.e fig.PD-Set.e When attaching the PD-8s to the mounts, be sure to tighten the stand fixing screws securely. If any of them remain loose, the pad could fall off. fig.PD-HR.e PD-8 Pad Size: 8.5 inches Triggers: 2 (Head, Rim) Dimensions: 226 (W) x 280 (D) x 54 (H) mm 8-...
Page 9 - * Continuous playing may cause dis-coloration of the pad, but; Making the Settings; Upper Clutch
9 USING THE UNIT SAFELY fig.CY-8.e When mounting the CY-5 on an L-Rod (pad mount), use ONLY the attachment set as shown below. 1. Mounting the lower clutch and the clutch felt (L). Align the notched section as shown below. Then place the clutch felt (L) so it fits securely. 2. Mount the CY-5 so it f...
Page 10 - Use the included felt washer and the wing nut.; Bow Shot; * To make use of edge shot, you’ll need to connect to a trigger; Choking; * To make use of choking play techniques, you’ll need to connect; Attaching the Cymbal Pad to a Stand
10 USING THE UNIT SAFELY fig.CY-8. 1. Use a tuning key to tighten the stopper bolt. The stopper keeps the cymbal pad from turning, and prevents the cables from catching or getting tangled on the stand. fig.CY-Set01.e 2. Attach the CY-8 so the Roland logo is positioned on the opposite side of the pla...
Page 11 - Adjusting the Travel of the Pedal
11 USING THE UNIT SAFELY fig.FD-8.e • 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-8 is not going to be used for a long period of time, move and fix the arm, allowing longer tr...
Page 12 - Adjusting the Foot Plate Height
12 USING THE UNIT SAFELY fig.KD-8.e 1. Remove the screws attached to the reverse side of the KD-8’s trigger. fig.KD-Assy01 2. Pull out the stand in the direction indicated by the arrow until it is fully extended. fig.KD-Assy02 3. Use a tuning key supplied with the FD-8 to tighten the screws removed ...
Page 13 - Adjusting the Anchor Bolts
13 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 1. Loosen the stand’s anchor bolts and remove the foot plate. fig.KD-Assy06 2. Set the kick pedal so that the entire bottom surface is attached to the floor. 3. In most cases, the stand becomes somewhat floated. Tighten the anchor bolts securely there to fix the stand and fo...
Page 14 - Using the provided cables, connect the pads.; Assemble the “TD-3KW”; KIK; SNR
14 USING THE UNIT SAFELY . 921 Using the provided cables, connect the pads. Connect the L-shaped plugs of the included cables to the pads. 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 connectio...
Page 15 - For more detailed informations, refer to the TD-3 Owner’s Manual.; Adding a Cymbal; Trigger Settings For TD-3; Examples
15 USING THE UNIT SAFELY . For the Snare (PDX-8) to function correctly, trigger parameters in the sound module TD-3 must be adjusted. For more detailed informations, refer to the TD-3 Owner’s Manual. . When adding a new pad, use trigger input CRASH2. Adding a Cymbal Adding the CY-8 or the CY-5 for a...
Page 16 - Information
04234178 3PR As of August 1, 2006 (ROLAND) Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Rolanddistributor in your country as shown below. EGYPT Al Fanny Trading Office 9, EBN Hagar A1 Askalany Street,ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPTTEL: 2...