Roland V-Drums TD-6KX Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Roland Manuals
  4. Drums
  5. V-Drums TD-6KX
  6. Owner's manual
Roland V-Drums TD-6KX Owner's Manual

Roland V-Drums TD-6KX Owner's Manual

V-tour series all mesh type v-drums
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Owner's Manual
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Drum System TD-6KX.
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.
202
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.

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Roland V-Drums TD-6KX

Summary of Contents for Roland V-Drums TD-6KX

  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Drum System TD-6KX. 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 Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (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.

  • 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

    ❑ CY-12R/C (Ride Cymbal) x 1 ❑ Connection Cables ❑ Tuning Key x 1 (included in the FD-8 package) ■ TD-6KX Owner’s Manual x 1 • The TD-6V Owner’s Manual is included in the TD-6V package. • This package does not include a kick pedal. Use with a commercially available kick pedal.
  • Page 5 * When you connect the cables, please refer to the marking label that is attached on both edge of the cables. • Rim triggering is not supported on PD-85 when connected to any of the tom inputs on the TD-6V Percussion Sound Module.

  • Page 6: Making The Settings

    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 7: Specifications

    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 8 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 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 Anchor Bolt Attaching the Anchor Bolts (When Using on Anchor Bolt Spring for the Anchor Bolt...

  • Page 9: Adjusting The Head Tension

    Output Jack is worn out. If this occurs, replace the hoop. Consult Roland Service for more on replacing the hoop. 1. Loosen the tuning bolts until a slight gap is produced.

  • Page 10: Attaching The Pad To A Stand

    USING THE UNIT SAFELY Attaching the Pad to a Stand loosen tighten When attaching the PD-105 to the rod, be sure to tighten the stand fixing screw securely. If it remains loose, the pad could fall off. Playing the PD-105 Head Shot Head To play the sound assigned to the head, hit only the head.
  • Page 11 Rim shots may not be performed correctly when the rubber portion is worn out. If this occurs, replace the hoop rubber. Consult Roland Service for more on replacing the hoop rubber. USING THE UNIT SAFELY may damage the sensor and head.
  • Page 12 1. Use the tuning key supplied with the FD-8 to USING THE UNIT SAFELY tighten the tuning bolts. Tighten the bolts to keep the space even all around between the frame and the hoop. * The setup includes a lock bushing (to prevent loosening), so the bolt should be tightened fairly securely.
  • Page 13 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. Replacement heads (optional): MH-8 Mesh Head 1. Remove all tuning bolts and washers. * Press the lock bushing (in figure below) in place with your finger as you remove each tuning bolt, to prevent the bushings from being pulled off the frame.
  • Page 14 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. Apply pressure Tighten the bolt with a tuning key.
  • Page 15 Stopper (Be sure to 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. Use the included felt washer and the wing nut.
  • Page 16 USING THE UNIT SAFELY CY-12R/C (Ride Cymbal) Edge BOW/EDGE Output Jack Wing Nut Felt Washer Stopper Attaching the V-Cymbal to the Cymbal Mount 1. Use the tuning key supplied with the FD-8 to tighten the stopper bolt. The stopper keeps the CY-12R/C from turning, and prevents the cables from catching or getting tangle on the stand.
  • Page 17 Playing the CY-12R/C Bow Shot This is the most common playing method, playing the pad face of the cymbal. It corresponds to the sound of the “head- side” of the connected trigger input. Edge Shot This playing method involves striking the edge with the shoulder of the stick.
  • Page 18 With the optional cable (PCS-31L), connect two PD-8s to the trigger input 7/8 (TOM3/4). For mounting, use the Pad Mount MDH-10U. * Trigger Parameters in the sound module TD-6V must be adjusted. For more detailed informations, refer to TD-6V Owner's Manual p. 70.
  • Page 19 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. PHILIPPINES AFRICA G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue EGYPT Makati, Metro Manila 1200, Al Fanny Trading Office...
  • Page 20 Trigger Settings for the TD-6V The TD-6KX’s trigger parameters have been set at the factory for the included pads. Normally there is no reason to make further adjustments. If for any reason, the “Factory Reset” function (TD-6V Owners Manual; p. 78) is executed, trigger parameters will have to be re-adjusted as shown in the chart below.

Table of Contents