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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 feel assured that you have gained a good
grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual
should be read in its entirety. The manual should be
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY The symbol alerts the user to important instructions Used for instructions intended to alert or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is the user to the risk of death or severe determined by the design contained within the injury should the unit be used triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for improperly. general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. Used for instructions intended to alert The symbol alerts the user to items
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014 • Do not drop the unit! • Do not apply excessive force to the sensor (and on the KD-80, the cushion) located ................................................................................................ below the center of the head of the KD-80, PD-80R, and PD-80. Doing so can interfere • To avoid personal injury and/or damage to with accurate detection, and may damage it. the unit, do not touch anything inside the ..........................................................
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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 Additional Precautions 354a 553 • Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it • Use a reasonable amount of care when using the near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temper- using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can ature ex
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Getting Started • The TD-8 Owner’s Manual is included in the TD-8 Check the Contents of the package. 962a Box ❑ TD-8 (Percussion Sound Module) x 1 In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without ❑ KD-80 (V-Kick Trigger) x 1 prior notice. ❑ FD-6 (Hi-Hat Control Pedal) x 1 ❑ PD-80R (V-Pad) x 1 Setup Procedure ❑ PD-80 (V-Pad) x 3 1. Assemble the drum stand. ❑ CY-12R/C (V-Cymbal) X 2 ❑ PD-7 (Pad) x 1 For more information on
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About the Mesh Head 1. Use the included tuning key to tighten the tuning Adjusting the Head Tension bolts. Tighten the bolts until you achieve the correct amount of space between the frame and the hoop, which is: The KD-80, PD-80R, and PD-80 are shipped KD-80: approximately 7.5 mm from the factory with the head tension PD-80R/PD-80: approximately 7 mm loosened. Be sure to adjust the tension before use. KD-80 In general, a tension that produces a strike response approximately the same as a
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About the Mesh Head 6. Pass the tuning bolts through the washers, then Replacing the Head attach them to the hoop and frame. 7. Next, adjust the tension of the head. Refer to When the Head Should Be “Adjusting the Head Tension” (p. 6). Replaced The head is an expendable item that eventually will wear out and need to be replaced. Replace the head when the following Do not firmly tighten a single tuning bolt by itself. Doing so occurs: will make it impossible to tension the head evenly, and
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Setting Pads and Pedals 3. Mount the stay on the pad. KD-80 (V-Kick Trigger) Align the mark on the stay with the protrusion of the bracket, and use the tuning key to firmly tighten the bolts that you loosened in step 2. Before using the KD-80, you need to adjust the head tension (p. 6). Align the marks Hoop Bolt Head Tuning Bolt Cushion Sensor T-bolt Leg Stand Rubber Foot Foot 4. Loosen the leg nut. Frame 5. Rotate the rubber foot to adjust the leg tip. Adjust to use the spike legs when insta
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KD-80 (V-Kick Trigger) 7. Loosen the T-bolts for the stay and mount the legs on the stay. If you are using a kick pedal with an under plate Install the legs as shown in the figure so that the ends of Adjust the length of the legs so that the four legs of the the legs protrude by about 1 inch (2 cm). KD-80 and the heel of the kick pedal contact the floor fig.K05.e evenly. 13. Adjust the striking point for the beater. The beater's striking point is adjusted to fall at the center of the head.
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PD-80R/PD-80 (V-Pad) / CY-12R/C (V-Cymbal) Adjustment for Positional Sensing PD-80R/PD-80 (V-Pad) with the TD-8 When the TD-8 is used as the sound module, the location at which the pad is struck can be varied to produce tonal changes. In this Before using the PD-80R and the PD-80, you need to adjust the case, it is important to adjust the head so the tension is evenly head tension (p. 6). distributed, so the striking location can be detected accurately. fig.P01.j For details on adjustments
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CY-12R/C (V-Cymbal) prevents the cables from catching or getting tangle on the Playing the CY-12R/C stand. fig.CY-03.e Bow Shot This is the most common playing method, playing the pad face Stopper Tighten the bolt with of the cymbal. It corresponds to the sound of the “head-side” of (Be sure to the included tuning key. orient it correctly.) the connected trigger input. Bow 2. Attach the CY-12R/C so the unit is oriented as shown in the diagram (bolt should be opposite the output jacks). Edg
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CY-12R/C (V-Cymbal) / PD-7 (Pad) properly (p. 10). Choking * If double triggering still occurs, try adjusting trigger Choking (pinching) the cymbal’s edge with the hand parameters, such as Retrigger Cancel, on your TD-8. immediately after hitting the cymbal makes the sound stop. Specifications CY-12R/C: V-Cymbal Ride/Crash To make use of choking play techniques, you’ll need to Pad Size: 12 inches connect to a trigger input jack on the percussion sound Trigger: 3 (Bow, Bell, Edge) module that
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FD-6 (Hi-Hat Control Pedal)/TD-8 (Percussion Sound Module) FD-6 (Hi-Hat Control Pedal) TD-8 (Percussion Sound Module) Attach the stand holder (included with the drum stand) to the Adjusting the Travel of the Pedal TD-8. deep fig.TD01.e Shift the Arm shallow Loosen the bolt with the included tuning key. After adjusting, tighten the bolt. Pedal Plate Narrow Wide Control Out Jack Attaching the Anchor Bolts • To attach the stand holder, remove the four 12 mm (When Using on the Car
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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 Crash CY-12R/C Ride CY-12R/C Tom 1 PD-80 Tom 2 Hi-Hat PD-80 TD-8 PD-7 Kick KD-80 Snare PD-80R Hi-Hat Control Pedal Tom 3 FD-6 PD-80 14
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Connect the pads and pedals to the TD-8 About the Included Cables Connecting the CY-12R/C Using the provided cables, connect the pads and pedals to the 1. Use the included cable to connect one of the CY- TD-8. 12R/C’s output jacks (either one, but not both) to • Carefully refer to the numbers shown in the illustration the TD-8's trigger input jack. and connect to the appropriate TRIGGER INPUT jacks on If the CY-12R/C is to be used as a crash cymbal, the TD-8’s rear panel. connect it to the
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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. PANAMA ITALY ISRAEL SINGAPORE AFRICA AFRICA SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A. Roland Italy S. p. A. Halilit P. Greenspoon & Swee Lee Company Boulevard Andrews, Albrook, Viale delle Industrie 8, 150 Sims Drive, Sons Ltd. Panama City, REP. DE PANAMA 20020 Arese, Milano, ITALY EGYPT SINGAPORE 387381 8 Retzif Ha'aliya Hashnya St. TEL: 315-0101 TEL: (02) 937-78
