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Roland TD-8KV Owner's Manual

Roland TD-8KV Owner's Manual

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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 saved and kept on
hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright © 2001 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 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.
  • Page 2 (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page. • Never use or store the unit in places that are: •...
  • Page 3 • Assemble the drum stand and TD-8KV carefully, to avoid pinching your fingers. • Make sure to firmly tighten all clamps and bolts after you have assembled the stand and attached a pad or unit to it.

  • Page 4: Important Notes

    • Use a provided cable or a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precau- tions.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Hi-Hat Control Pedal: FD-6/Crash: CY-12R/C) Connection Cable (3.5 meters) x 2 (for Tom3: PD-80/Ride: CY-12R/C) TD-8KV Owner’s Manual (this manual) x 1 • This package does not include a drum stand. Please use the separately available drum stand (MDS series).

  • Page 6: Adjusting The Head Tension

    About the Mesh Head Adjusting the Head Tension The KD-80, PD-80R, and PD-80 are shipped from the factory with the head tension loosened. Be sure to adjust the tension before use. In general, a tension that produces a strike response approximately the same as an acoustic drum will be appropriate.

  • Page 7: Replacing The Head

    Replacing the Head 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: • The head surface is torn • Striking points are no longer detected correctly, even when the head tension is properly adjusted.
  • Page 8 Setting Pads and Pedals KD-80 (V-Kick Trigger) Before using the KD-80, you need to adjust the head tension (p. 6). Tuning Bolt T-bolt Rubber Foot Frame Output Jack Assembling the KD-80 • Take care not to pinch your fingers between the KD-80 pad and the stand plate.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    7. Loosen the T-bolts for the stay and mount the legs on the stay. Install the legs as shown in the figure so that the ends of the legs protrude by about 1 inch (2 cm). fig.K05.e 8. Tighten the T-bolts to secure the legs to the stand. 9.
  • Page 10 PD-80R/PD-80 (V-Pad) / CY-12R/C (V-Cymbal) PD-80R/PD-80 Before using the PD-80R and the PD-80, you need to adjust the head tension (p. 6). fig.P01.j Hoop (Rim) Stand Tuning Bolt Fixing Screw Output Jack Holder Attaching the Pad to a Stand Attach the PD-80R or PD-80 to a stand (MDS series). fig.P02.j Tighten Loosen...
  • Page 11 prevents the cables from catching or getting tangle on the stand. fig.CY-03.e Stopper Tighten the bolt with (Be sure to the included tuning key. orient it correctly.) 2. Attach the CY-12R/C so the unit is oriented as shown in the diagram (bolt should be opposite the output jacks).

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Specifications PD-7: Pad Pad Size: 7.5 inches Trigger: 2 (Head, Rim) Dimensions: 192 (W) x 230 (D) x 65 (H) 7-9/16 (W) x 9-1/16 (W) x 2-9/16 (H) Weight: 0.8 kg 1 lb 13 oz Head “– (Roland)” position...
  • Page 13 FD-6 (Hi-Hat Control Pedal) Adjusting the Travel of the Pedal deep Shift the Arm shallow Loosen the bolt with the included tuning key. After adjusting, tighten the bolt. Pedal Plate Control Out Jack Attaching the Anchor Bolts (When Using on the Carpet) Anchor Bolt Spring for the Anchor Bolt...
  • Page 14 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 Hi-Hat TD-8 PD-7 Snare PD-80R Hi-Hat Control Pedal FD-6...
  • Page 15 3.5 m When you have finished making the connections, proceed with the TD-8's settings. Settings optimized for the TD-8KV are provided in factory settings on the TD-8 (Trigger Bank 1). 1. Press [SETUP] [F1 (TRIG)]. 2. Check to see if you have things set as shown in the screen below.
  • Page 16 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. SINGAPORE AFRICA AFRICA Swee Lee Company 150 Sims Drive, EGYPT SINGAPORE 387381 TEL: 6846-3676 Al Fanny Trading Office...

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