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Roland V-Drums PD-85 Owner's Manual

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Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland PD-85 V-Pad.
201a
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES"
(p. 6; p. 7). 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.
VERY IMPORTANT!!!
BEFORE playing the pad, you must TUNE it to your preferred
playing tension. They are NOT tuned before shipping. Failure to
adjust tension may result in damage to the trigger sensor.
fig.Cover.e

Contents of the Package

❑ PD-85 (pad unit)
❑ Connection Cable
❑ Tuning Key
■ Owner's Manual (this manual)

Names of Components

Stand Fixing Screw
202
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any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
03894956
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Owner's Manual
Hoop (Rim)
Tuning Bolt
Holder
Copyright © 2005 ROLAND CORPORATION
Sensor
Head
Washer
Output Jack
Frame

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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland PD-85 V-Pad. 201a Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 6; p. 7). 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...
  • Page 2 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com The band has a width of 7 mm. Use this for adjusting the head tension. 7 mm Features • Snare/tom pad with embedded-mesh head for superior • You can use cross-stick (closed rim shot), and rim shot playing feel, and quiet response.
  • Page 3 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Attaching the Pad to a Stand Connecting To A Percussion Sound Module Attach the PD-85 to a stand (MDS series). fig.Stand.e Connecting to a percussion sound module (TD-20, TD-12, TD- Tighten 10, TD-8, TD-6V/6, TD-3, etc.). When you have finished connecting to your percussion sound module, refer to the owner’s manual supplied with the sound module, and make the settings for it.
  • Page 4 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Playing Methods Sound Module Compatibility Chart Head Shots TD-20, TD-12, TD-6V/6, TD-3 TD-10, TD-8 Hit only the head of the pad. With certain snare sounds, Head Shot playing position will change the nuance of the sound. Positional Sensing –...
  • Page 5 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Head Replacement If a lock bushing happens to become separated from the frame while the head is being replaced, position the bushing so its four slots are aligned with the When the Head Should Be Replaced corresponding ridges in the frame, then press down firmly on the bushing.
  • Page 6 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the • When using the unit with a stand recommended by instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. Roland, the rack or stand must be carefully placed ......................so it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a...
  • Page 7 Rim shots may not be performed correctly when the sensor, changes in room temperature may affect the rubber portion is worn out. If this occurs, replace sensitivity of the sensor. the hoop rubber. Consult Roland Service for more ......................on replacing the hoop rubber. (Add) •...
  • Page 8 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. AFRICA PHILIPPINES COSTA RICA TRINIDAD NORWAY JORDAN G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc.

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