Getting Started - Roland V-Drums V-PAD PDX-8 Owner's Manual

Getting Started

Main Feature
The PDX-8's or PDX-6's light weight and compact
design allows for comfortable performance and quiet
response, even when playing rim shots.
* If you connect the PDX-8 or PDX-6 to a sound module or input
that does not support rim shots, only head shots will be usable.
Adjusting the Head Tension
Before using the pad, tighten the head so that the
tension is rather firm.
Looseness in the head tension may result in problems
such as failure of the PDX-8's or PDX-6's rim shots to
sound or double triggering.
NOTE
Striking the head when the head tension is loose may damage
the sensor.
1.
Adjust each tuning bolt a little at a time,
moving in order from one side to the
opposite side as shown in the illustration
below.
Loosen
6 1
4
2 5
PDX-8
* Do not firmly tighten a single tuning bolt by itself. Doing so will
make it impossible to tension the head evenly, and will cause
malfunctions.
4
Tighten
1
4
3
2 3
5
PDX-6
2.
Fine-tune the adjustment while continuing
to check the pad feel and response.
MEMO
5 Adjusting the head tension affects only the head
response, and does not change the pitch of the
sound as it would on an acoustic drum. Pitch
adjustments are made by editing the sound in
your drum sound module. For details, refer to
the owner's manual of the drum sound module
you're using.
5 Head tension may slacken with the passage of time.
Readjust the tension as needed.
Attaching the Pad to a Stand
Attach the PDX-8 or PDX-6 to a pad mount of the stand
(MDS series).
* When attaching the pad to the stand, take care not to pinch
your fingers.
* Be sure to tighten the knob bolt securely. If it remain loose,
double triggering may occur.
Tighten
Loosen
Rod
MEMO
When attaching the PDX-8 or PDX-6 to a tom stand, check the
dimensions of the rod. Depending on the dimensions of the rod,
it may not be possible to attach the pad to the stand.
Acceptable rod diameters: 9–11.5 mm
(3/8 to 1/2 inch)