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TD-6KW
Owner's Manual
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Drum System TD-6KW.
201a
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT
SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (p. 2, p. 3). 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.
* For the Snare (PDX-8) to function correctly, trigger parameters
in the sound module TD-6V must be adjusted.
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Copyright © 2006 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the
written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
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- Page 1 TD-6KW Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Drum System TD-6KW. 201a Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 2, p. 3). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.
- Page 2 • When using the unit with a rack or stand recom- mended by Roland, the rack or stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a rack or stand, you still need to...
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Page 3: Important Notes
IMPORTANT NOTES 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 extremes. -
Page 4: Checking The Contents Of The Box
Checking the Contents of the ❑ TD-6V (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 ❑... -
Page 5: Adjusting The Head Tension
PDX-8 (Snare) fig.PD-85.e_80 Hoop Rim Rubber Stand Fixing Screw Output Jack Holder * 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. -
Page 6: Cross Stick
USING THE UNIT SAFELY Attaching the Pad to a Stand 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 Tighten Loosen Playing Methods Head Shots fig.HeadShot.e... -
Page 7: Head Replacement
Rim shots may not be performed correctly when the rim rubber is worn out. If this occurs, replace the rim rubber. Consult Roland Service for more on replacing the rim rubber. * Due to the nature of the materials used in the sensor, changes in room temperature may affect the sensitivity of the sensor. - Page 8 USING THE UNIT SAFELY PD-8 (Tom) fig.PD-8.e Stand Fixing Screw Head Stand Fixing Screw Output Jack Attaching the Pad to a Stand Attach the PDX-8 to a pad mount of the stand. fig.PD-Set.e Tighten Loosen Pass the rod through the pipe that is inside the holder. When attaching the PD-8s to the mounts, be sure to tighten the stand fixing screws securely.
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Page 9: Making The Settings
Afterwards, you can adjust the upper clutch to have the movement you desire. If it is too loose, double triggering may occur. Be sure the ROLAND logo is on the opposite side of the playing area. Specifications CY-5 Size:... - Page 10 Tighten the bolt with (Be sure to a tuning key. orient it correctly) 2. Attach the CY-8 so the Roland logo is positioned on the opposite side of the playing area. 3. Tighten the wing nut to obtain the desired movement.
- Page 11 FD-8 (Hi-Hat Control Pedal) fig.FD-8.e Adjusting the Travel of the Pedal Loosen the nut with a tuning key. After adjusting, tighten the nut. deep Shift the Arm shallow Pedal Plate Anchor Bolt Control Out Jack Attaching the Anchor Bolts (When Using on the Carpet) Anchor Bolt Spring for the Anchor Bolt...
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Page 12: Adjusting The Foot Plate Height
USING THE UNIT SAFELY KD-8 (Kick) fig.KD-8.e Output Jack Stand Anchor Bolt Foot Plate Making the Settings 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. - Page 13 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 foot plate.
- Page 14 USING THE UNIT SAFELY Assemble the “TD-6KW” 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 connections.
- Page 15 Trigger Settings for the TD-6V For the Snare (PDX-8) to function correctly, trigger parameters in the sound module TD-6V must be adjusted. For more detailed informations, refer to the TD-6KV Owner’s Manual. Adding the Optional Pads to the TD-6KW When adding the new pad, use trigger input 10 (CRASH2). With the optional cable (PCS-31L) or a standard insert cable, you can connect two pads to the triger inputs 5/6 (TOM2/AUX) and 7/8 (TOM3/4).
- Page 16 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. AFRICA PHILIPPINES G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue EGYPT Makati, Metro Manila 1200, Al Fanny Trading Office...