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Setup Guide
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES.”
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 saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

Check the included items

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As soon as you open the package, check to see that all items are included. If anything is missing, please contact your dealer.

Stand (MDS-4) TD-4K parts

The parts required to
assemble the stand (MDS-4)
are listed in the MDS-4
Owner’s Manual. Manual set
Check the owner’s manual □ AC adaptor
and make sure that you □ Setup Guide (this document)
have all of the parts. □ Owner’s Manual
□ Hi-hat control □ Kick trigger pad □ Cymbal pad for □ Cymbal pad for □ V-Pad for snare □ Pad for tom □ Drum sound □ Connection cable
pedal (FD-8) (KD-8) hi-hat (CY-5) crash/ride (PDX-8) (PD-8 x 3) module (TD-4) (special for TD-4) □ Drum key
(CY-8 x 2)

Assemble the stand Attach the parts Attach the crash cymbal (CY-8) and ride cymbal (CY-8)

02 Assembly procedure
Assemble the stand using the procedure described in the MDS-4 Owner’s
Manual.
03 Upper clutch * The parts required for mounting the cymbals and the
ClutchUpper clutch hi-hat are included in the TD-4K attachment box.
felt (small)
Clutch felt (small)
Rotation stopper
Tighten the bolt with
a drum key.

(note orientation)
Tighten the wing
nut to obtain an
Wing nut

Felt washer
Attach the bolt so that appropriate amount
Attach the hi-hat (CY-5) it is at the right when of sway.
Clutch felt (large) seen by the performer.
Upper
Clutch
Lower clutch
feltclutch
(large)
Lower
Clutch clutch
felt (small)
Attach the sound module (TD-4)
Cymbal mounts
* The wingnut screws
Clutch felt (large) needed for accomplishing the
Lower clutch installation using the sound
module mounting plate
Pad mounts were packed inside the bag
containing the AC adaptor.

Attach the snare (PDX-8) and

toms (PD-8)

Tighten Tighten

Loosen Loosen

Hi-hat mount Align with indentation Rod Rod

Align with indentation

While pressing
Pad mounts While pressing
Adjusting the tension (PDX-8)
If the stand wobbles, Align with indentation
loosen this hand Use Drum Key
knob and adjust the toUse Drum Key
tighten 6 1

height. to tighten
4 3
While pressing
2 5

Assemble the hi-hat control pedal (FD-8)
Attach the anchor bolt
(if installing on a drum mat)
* For reasons of safety, do not spread the
Anchor bolt
stand wider than 1.0 meters (40 inches). Anchor bolt
Spring for
the anchor bolt
1.0 m (40”)
Assemble the kick (KD-8)
Use Drum Key 1. Finger-tighten all six of the tuning bolts in
to tighten Adjusting the pedal depth the sequence shown in the illustration.
Loosen with the drum key, 2. The appropriate amount of tension is one
and tighten after adjusting that will provide approximately the same
Deeper striking response as on an acoustic drum.
Slide the arm 3. Use the drum key to adjust the tension as
Remove the stand fastening Pull out the stand in the needed.
Shallower screws from the reverse side direction of the arrow, and
of the KD-8’s trigger. use the screws you removed
earlier to fasten the stand.

Connect the pads to the sound module Connect the AC adaptor and speakers
04 RD
CR1 05 * 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.
* Use cable ties to fasten
Connection procedure T2 T1
the cables at the circled HH Stereo
locations “ ” so that they Headphones
do not interfere with your AC adaptor
TD-4
performance.
T3 SNR
Make sure to wrap the cable
ties around the pipes. Stereo
1/4” plug
Power cable Indicator

* Do not connect the CR2 CR2

1. Connect the cable to 2. Labels indicating the pad to be
cable (for extension). Leave
KIK 1/4” plug (mono)
the TD-4 as shown in connected are attached to the * To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit
the cap in place, and fasten (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid
the illustration. cable. Connect the cable to the
the cable so that it will not applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, use cable ties to
OUTPUT jack of each pad as to AC outlet fasten the cord from the AC adaptor to the stand.
hinder your performance.
shown in the illustration. HHC
Amplified
speakers, etc. * If you’re working in mono, only use the L/MONO jack.

■ When you’ve finished making connections, turn on the power as described in the TD-4 Owner’s
This completes assembly and connections. Manual, and verify that you can hear sound.

Detailed explanation of each part

■ KD-8 (Kick) * Use a commercially available kick pedal. * To prevent damage to the floor or carpet and to ensure stability, we recommend that you use a drum mat (TDM series; sold separately).

NOTE
* Install the kick pedal securely.
* Take care not to pinch your fingers.
* The tips of the anchor bolts are sharp.
Handle with care.
* When moving the KD-8, be sure to remove
the screws and fold the stand. Transporting
the KD-8 while it remains open may subject
the stand to excessive strain and result in
damage to the stand.
* Anti-skid tape is affixed to the foot plate.
When transporting the KD-8, don’t forget
to pick up the foot plate.
KD-8 component names
01 Extend the stand and fasten it
1. Remove the stand fastening screws
from the reverse side of the KD-8’s
trigger.
02 Attach the kick pedal When using a twin pedal
Position the beater so that it strikes Position the two beaters equally apart from
the center of the pad as shown in the figure
the center of the head, then secure the
kick pedal and KD-8 firmly in place. at left. If one of the beater is further away
from the center than the other, the sound
from the further beater will be lower in
volume, or will not sound as desired.
Beater Using a twin pedal will result in lower sen-
2. Pull out the stand in the direction sitivity as compared to when a single pedal
indicated by the arrow until it is fully is used. Raise the sensitivity on the sound
extended. Install the kick module (TD-4) by following the instructions
3. Using the drum key included in the pedal securely. given in “TD-4 Owner’s Manual.”
FD-8 packing carton, tighten the screws
removed in Step 1 so that the stand is
firmly secured.

Output jack Head 03 Adjust the height of the foot plate This height will vary depending
on your kick pedal.
Beater
Stand

Anchor bolt Commercially available kick pedal

When using on
When using on the drum mat
hard-surfaced flooring
* Adjust the height so that the entire pedal
comes into contact with the floor.

1. Loosen the anchor bolts and temporarily remove the foot 3. Turn the anchor bolts to adjust the height so that the entire kick 4. Screw the anchor bolts into the screw holes of the foot plate to fasten it.
plate. pedal is in contact with the floor and that the KD-8 does not If you’re using a drum mat, the KD-8 will be more stable if the pointed
wobble even when you press the pedal to make the beater strike portion of the anchor bolts protrudes from the foot plate. If you’re not
2. Place the KD-8 and the kick pedal on the floor. Position the
the pad. using a drum mat, take care not to tighten the anchor bolts too far, so
foot plate so that the anchor bolts rest on the screw holes
When adjusting the height, lift the stand slightly while turning the that you do not damage the floor or carpet.
Foot plate of the foot plate.
anchor bolts so that the foot plate is not fastened together with it. Other side
 Detailed explanation of each part
■■ FD-8 (Hi-hat control pedal) ■■ CY-5 (Hi-hat) ■■ CY-8 (Crash/Ride cymbal) ■■ PD-8 (Tom)

CY-5 component names CY-8 component names PD-8 component names

Wing bolt
FD-8 component names Pad face Pad face
Bow portion Bow portion Pad face

Edge portion Edge portion Head

NOTE

Pedal plate * The tips of the anchor bolts are sharp. Rim
Handle with care.
Anchor bolt
* When using on hard-surfaced flooring, the Stand fixing
anchor bolts may damage the floor. Do screw
not attach the anchor bolts. Output jack
* To adjust the travel of the pedal, loosen
Output jack Output jack
Arm
the arm bolt.

Control out jack

NOTE
* Continuous playing may cause dis-coloration of the pad, but this will not affect the Pad’s
function.

■■ PDX-8 (Snare)

PDX-8 component names Head replacement procedure

Tuning bolts The head is an expendable item that eventually will wear out and need to be replaced. Replace the head when the following occurs:
NOTE Slack portions remain in the head even when the head tension is properly adjusted.
Hoop
* Be sure to adjust the head tension of the
Rim rubber Head PDX-8 before use. * To obtain replacement heads, please contact the nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed in “Information.”
sensor
* Striking the head when the head tension
Head is loose may damage the sensor and head.
* Do not apply excessive force to the sensor Loosen Tighten
Wing nut 1. Remove all tuning bolts and washers.
and cushion located under the head.
Doing so can interfere with accurate * Do not apply excessive force to the sensor and cushion located
Output jack Shell Drum key
detection, and may damage it. under the head. Doing so can interfere with accurate detection,
and may damage it.
* Due to the nature of the materials used in
the sensor of the PDX-8, changes in room Tuning bolts 2. Remove the hoop.
temperature may affect the sensitivity of
3. Remove the old head.
the sensor.
Holder 4. Place the new head on the shell.
* The rim rubber is one component that
Rim sensor
eventually wears out (depending on the 5. Place the hoop on the head.
number and strength of the rim shots 6. Attach the tuning bolts to the hoop and shell.
performed), and will require replacement. Hoop
Rim shots may not be performed correctly 7. Adjust the head tension.
when the rim rubber is worn out. If this Head For details, refer to the explanation on the opposite side
Head of this leaflet.
occurs, replace the rim rubber. Consult
Roland Service for more on replacing the sensor
Rim rubber
rim rubber.
Rim
sensor

Suitable position
for rim shots Shell

Player

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

For China
IMPORTANT NOTES
Placement
354a
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it
Used for instructions intended to alert the The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive
user to the risk of death or severe injury warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is heat can deform or discolor the unit.
should the unit be used improperly. determined by the design contained within the triangle. In 356
the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general • Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on the unit for long periods of
cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
Used for instructions intended to alert the time. Such objects can discolor or otherwise harmfully affect the finish.
user to the risk of injury or material The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be add

damage should the unit be used

carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must • When setting up or storing this unit, be careful so the fingers used to grasp the stand
not be done is indicated by the design contained within don’t get pinched. Also, take care that the stand does not become unbalanced and fall
improperly. the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that
the unit must never be disassembled.
over or fall against you.
* Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be
respect to the home and all its carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
Maintenance
furnishings, as well to domestic animals 401a
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the
or pets. case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord • For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly
plug must be unplugged from the outlet. dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild,
non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry
cloth.
402
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of
discoloration and/or deformation.
002b 104
• Do not open or perform any internal • Try to prevent cords and cables from Additional Precautions
modifications on the unit. (The only becoming entangled. Also, all cords and 553
exception would be where this manual cables should be placed so they are out • Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls;
provides specific instructions which of the reach of children. and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
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should be followed in order to put in .......................................................................................................................
• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the
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place user-installable options.) cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.
....................................................................................................................... • Never climb on top of, nor place heavy
558a
003 objects on the unit.
• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or • To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You
replace parts within it (except when this may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around
....................................................................................................................... you (especially when it is late at night).
manual provides specific instructions 118c
558d
directing you to do so). Refer all servicing • Always keep the following parts • This instrument is designed to minimize the extraneous sounds produced when it’s
to your retailer, the nearest Roland including with the TD-4K and small played. However, since sound vibrations can be transmitted through floors and walls to a
Service Center, or an authorized Roland components that may be removed out of greater degree than expected, take care not to allow these sounds to become a nuisance
distributor, as listed on the “Information.” the reach of small children to avoid to neighbors, especially when performing at night and when using headphones.
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004 • Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for
• Never install the unit in any of the Included Parts connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely
following locations. Cluches/Felts/Screws/Rotation stoppers low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufac-
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., Removable Parts turer of the cable.
direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, Nuts/ Washers/Screws/Anchor bolts/Springs add
near a heating duct, on top of heat- ....................................................................................................................... • The rubber portion of the striking surface is treated with a preservative to maintain its
generating equipment); or are performance. With the passage of time, this preservative may appear on the surface as a
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet • Do not insert hands or fingers into the white stain, or reveal how the pads were struck during product testing. This does not
floors); or are locations indicated with arrows in the affect the performance or functionality of the product, and you may continue using it with
• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are illustrations. Otherwise, you risk getting confidence.
• Subject to salt exposure; or are injured or causing damage to the product. add

• Humid; or are • Continuous playing may cause dis-coloration of the pad, but this will not affect the Pad’s
• Exposed to rain; or are function.
962a
• Dusty or sandy; or are • In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit
• Subject to high levels of vibration and are subject to change without prior notice.
shakiness.
....................................................................................................................... • Roland, V-Drums, and V-Compact are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
005 Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• This unit should be used only with a
stand (MDS series) that is recommended .......................................................................................................................
by Roland.
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• When using the unit with a stand (MDS For EU Countries
series) recommended by Roland, the
stand (MDS series) must be carefully
placed so it is level and sure to remain
stable. If not using a stand (MDS series),
you still need to make sure that any
location you choose for placing the unit
provides a level surface that will properly
support the unit, and keep it from
wobbling.
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011
• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable
material, coins, pins); or liquids of any
kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate
the unit.

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013
• In households with small children, an
adult should provide supervision until
the child is capable of following all the
rules essential for the safe operation of
the unit.
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014
• Do not drop the unit.

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WARNING
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