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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, Setup Guide and
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Owners Manuals should be read in its entirety. The setup guide and manuals should be saved and kept on hand
as a convenient reference.
As soon as you open the package, check to see that all items are included. If anything is missing, please contact your dealer.
Check the included items
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* Use a commercially available kick pedal.
* Use the drum key included with the MDS-4V to assemble the parts and make adjustments.
Assemble the stand Attach the parts Attach the crash cymbal (CY-8) and ride cymbal (CY-8) Attach the drum sound
Stopper
Roland logo on the farther side
Wing nut
module (TD-11)
PDX-8 PD-8A
TD-11
KD-9
Align with indentation The snare and tom
3 should be at the
Hi-hat mount While pressing Place directly same height.
below the hi-hat.
Pad mounts
Use Drum Key
If the stand wobbles, loosen to tighten Position things so the strik-
this hand knob and adjust ing surface of the kick drum
the height. FD-8 is approximately 1012 cm
in front of the pipe.
Assemble the hi-hat control pedal (FD-8) Attach the kick pedal (KD-9) Attach the snare (PDX-8) and
Attach the anchor bolt
toms (PD-8A)
Adjusting the pedal depth
* For reasons of safety, do not spread the (if installing on a drum mat)
Loosen with the drum key, Tighten Tighten
stand wider than 1.0 meters (40 inches). Anchor bolt
Anchor bolt and tighten after adjusting
Deeper
Spring for the
anchor bolt Slide the arm Loosen Loosen
Install the kick pedal
1.0 m Shallower securely. Rod Rod
Connect the pads to the drum sound module Connect the AC adaptor and speakers
04 As seen from the front
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05 * To prevent malfunction and/
or damage to speakers or other
RD devices, always turn down the
* Fasten the cables so that they volume, and turn off the power Amplified speakers, etc.
Connection procedure will not obstruct your playing; on all devices before making any
use cable clips at locations T2 T1 HH connections.
marked , and cable ties at
locations marked .
T3 SNR TD-11 1/4 plug (mono)
Make sure to wrap the cable
* Insert the plug ties around the pipes.
firmly, making sure
To prevent the inadvertent
Knob its all the way in. Stereo
disruption of power to
1/4 plug
your unit (should the plug
1. Connect the cable to the 2. Labels indicating the pad to RDB KIK be pulled out accidentally), Stereo
and to avoid applying headphones
TD-11 as shown in the be connected are attached * Do not connect the RDB cable (for
illustration. to the cable. undue stress to the DC IN
extension). Leave the cap in place, jack, anchor the power
Insert the connector all the Connect the cable to the and fasten the cable so that it will HHC cord using the cord hook, Indicator
way, then turn the knobs OUTPUT jack of each pad as
not hinder your performance. as shown in the illustration. To AC outlet
to fasten it securely. shown in the illustration.
AC adaptor
01 Attach the kick pedal. 02 Step on the kick pedal and make sure that its properly attached and in a stable position.
When Using a Twin Pedal
Position the beater so that it strikes Check to make sure that the base of the KD-9 and the kick pedal both make
the center of the head, then secure the Position the two beaters equally apart from the center of the pad as contact with the floor. NOTE
kick pedal and KD-9 firmly in place. shown in the figure at left. If one of the beater is further away from * Install the kick pedal securely.
Beater the center than the other, the sound from the further beater will be * Take care not to pinch your fingers.
lower in volume, or will not sound as desired. * Depending on how youre using the unit,
Using a twin pedal will result in lower sensitivity as compared to when the bolts that attach the pedal to the plate
a single pedal is used. Raise the sensitivity on the sound module. could become loose, causing the pedal to
* A variety of commercially available beaters
For details, see Setting the Pad Sensitivity [F2] (BASIC) in the owners rattle during performance.
can be used, including felt, plastic, or
manual. In such cases, use commercially available
wood types.
However if a felt beater is used, the felt tools to tighten the bolts.
Bolt
may leave marks on the striking surface.
Base
PDX-8 (Snare)
PDX-8 component names Adjusting the head tension Head replacement procedure
NOTE
Tuning bolts * Be sure to adjust the head tension of the
PDX-8 before use.
6 1 Loosen Tighten
* Adjusting the head tension affects only the
Rim rubber Head head response, and does not change the pitch
sensor 4 3 of the sound as it would on an acoustic drum.
Pitch adjustments are made by editing the Drum key 1. Remove all tuning bolts and washers.
2 5 sound in your drum sound module. * Do not apply excessive force to the sensor and
Head For details, refer to the owners manual of the cushion located under the head. Doing so can
1. Finger-tighten all of the tuning bolts in drum sound module youre using. Tuning bolts
Wing nut interfere with accurate detection, and may damage
the sequence shown in the illustration. it.
OUTPUT jack * Striking the head when the head tension is
Shell The appropriate amount of tension is one
loose may damage the sensor and head. 2. Remove the old head.
that will provide approximately the same
striking response as on an acoustic drum. * Do not apply excessive force to the sensor and 3. Place the new head on the shell.
cushion located under the head. Doing so can
2. Use the drum key to adjust the tension as 4. Attach the tuning bolts to the head and shell.
interfere with accurate detection, and may
needed. Head Head sensor
damage it. 5. Adjust the head tension.
Holder * Due to the nature of the materials used in Rim sensor
For details, refer to the explanation on Adjust-
Rim sensor the sensor of the PDX-8, changes in room Rim rubber ing the head tension.
temperature may affect the sensitivity of the
sensor.
* The performance of the head and/or rim
rubber will diminish with use over time.
If the head surface or the rim rubber becomes
torn, or if the head is still slack even after
youve adjusted its tension, or if a malfunction Shell
occurs when you play a rim shot, please
replace the head or rim rubber.
For replacement heads or to have the rim
rubber replaced, please contact your dealer or
a Roland service center.
Suitable position
for rim shots
Player
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About WARNING and CAUTION Notices About the Symbols devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, preservative to maintain its performance. With the passage recording, copy or revision of a third partys copyrighted
or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive of time, this preservative may appear on the surface as work (musical work, video work, broadcast, live
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or heat can deform or discolor the unit. a white stain, or reveal how the pads were struck during performance, or other work), whether in whole or in part,
Used for instructions intended to alert the warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is product testing. This does not affect the performance or and distribute, sell, lease, perform, or broadcast it without
user to the risk of death or severe injury When moved from one location to another where the
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determined by the design contained within the triangle. In functionality of the product, and you may continue using it the permission of the copyright owner.
should the unit be used improperly. the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general
temperature and/or humidity is very different, water
with confidence.
droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage C-01-2 Do not use this product for purposes that could infringe
cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in Continuous playing may cause dis-coloration of the pad, but on a copyright held by a third party. We assume no
Used for instructions intended to alert the this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must this will not affect the Pads function. responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements
user to the risk of injury or material The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this
carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must Do not insert hands or fingers into the locations indicated
damage should the unit be used has completely evaporated. product.
not be done is indicated by the design contained within with arrows in the illustrations. Otherwise, you risk getting
improperly. Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on injured or causing damage to the product. The copyright of content in this product (the sound
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the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that this unit for long periods of time. Such objects can discolor waveform data, style data, accompaniment patterns, phrase
* Material damage refers to damage or the unit must never be disassembled. or otherwise harmfully affect the finish. data, audio loops and image data) is reserved by Roland
other adverse effects caused with Corporation.
respect to the home and all its The symbol alerts the user to things that must be Do not put anything that contains water on this unit. Also,
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carried out. The specific thing that must be done is avoid the use of insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, Purchasers of this product are permitted to utilize said
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Use a reasonable amount of care when using the units of distributing recorded medium of said content or making
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
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one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks them available on a computer network.
stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non- and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent
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WARNING WARNING CAUTION abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit
thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth. When disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture,
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never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing which was developed by Technology Properties Limited
(KD-9)
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Do not disassemble or modify by yourself Dont allow foreign objects or liquids to enter unit; shorts, or damage to the cables internal elements. (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL
As routine maintenance, you should wipe the striking
objects on it Group.
Do not open or perform any internal never place containers with liquid on unit surface using a dry, soft cloth. When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box
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modifications on the unit. (The only Do not place containers containing Never climb on top of, nor place (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology is licensed
Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind,
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exception would be where this liquid on this product. Never allow heavy objects on the unit. you will need to use equivalent packaging materials. from Fraunhofer IIS Corporation and THOMSON Multimedia
to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
manual provides specific instructions Corporation.
foreign objects (e.g., flammable When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume
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which should be followed in order to objects, coins, wires) or liquids level of equipment connected to the inputs (MIX IN jack) ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
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put in place user-installable options.) (e.g., water or juice) to enter this Keep small items out of the reach of children may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do
Roland, SuperNATURAL, V-Drums, V-COMPACT are either
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product. Doing so may cause short To prevent accidental ingestion not contain resistors.
registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation
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Do not repair or replace parts by yourself circuits, faulty operation, or other of the parts listed below, always in the United States and/or other countries.
In the interest of product improvement, the specifications
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Do not attempt to repair the unit, malfunctions. keep them out of the reach of small and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change
Company names and product names appearing in this
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when this manual provides specific Adults must provide supervision in places where
Removable Parts respective owners.
instructions directing you to do so). children are present
Refer all servicing to your retailer, nuts, washers, screws, anchor bolts,
When using the unit in locations springs
the nearest Roland Service Center, or where children are present, be
an authorized Roland distributor, as careful so no mishandling of the
listed on the Information. unit can take place. An adult should
always be on hand to provide
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Subject to salt exposure; or are Use only the specified stand (s) For China
Humid; or are This unit is designed to be used in For EU Countries
with a stand (MDS series) that is Evaluate safety issues before using stands
recommended by Roland. Even if you observe the cautions
given in the owners manual and
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you still need to make sure that any Manage cables for safety
location you choose for placing the Try to prevent cords and cables from
unit provides a level surface that will becoming entangled. Also, all cords
properly support the unit, and keep and cables should be placed so they
it from wobbling. are out of the reach of children.