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Roland V-Drums PDX-8 Owner's Manual

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Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland PDX-8.
201a
Before using the PDX-8, 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, this 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 tension the head. See Page 4.
• Trigger type and trigger parameters in the sound module must be adjusted.
See Page 5.
• Adjust the Rim Sensitivity in the sound module. See page 5.
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Contents of the Package

❑ PDX-8 (pad unit)
❑ Connection Cable
❑ Tuning Key
■ Owner's Manual (this manual)
Names of Components
Stand Fixing Screw
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Owner's Manual
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Rim Rubber
Output Jack
Holder
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  • Page 1: Contents Of The Package

    Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland PDX-8. 201a Before using the PDX-8, 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 stand (MDS series) instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. recommended by Roland, the stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to ....................remain stable. If not using a stand, you still...

  • Page 3: Important Notes

    • Do NOT place your fingers inside the shell, as you may hurt yourself or cause damage to the Placement PDX-8. Or when changing the head, do NOT touch any of the internal parts. Also, do not 354a • Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near...

  • Page 4: Main Feature

    The PDX-8’s light weight and compact design • On the PDX-8, adjusting the head tension affects only the allows for comfortable performance and quiet head response, and does not change the pitch of the response, even when playing rim shots.

  • Page 5: Trigger Settings For Percussion Sound Module

    About the Head Tension 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 rim shots to sound or double triggering. About Rim Sens (*1) If any of the following problems occurs, adjust Rim Sens to a value in the range indicated in the column for the corresponding percussion sound module.

  • Page 6: Playing Methods

    Playing Methods Cross Stick Only strike the rim of the pad. Head Shots Depending on the instrument assigned to the rim, you can play rim shots and/or cross stick sounds. fig.HeadShot.e fig.XStick.e Head * Do not strike the hoop. * To play the cross stick, be sure that you only strike the rim of the pad.

  • Page 7: Head Replacement

    (the more so if numerous rim shots are performed), and will require 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. Shell Do not apply excessive force to the sensor and cushion located under the head.
  • Page 8 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. AFRICA SINGAPORE COSTA RICA TRINIDAD NORWAY JORDAN SWEE LEE MUSIC JUAN Bansbach Instrumentos AMR Ltd Roland Scandinavia Avd.

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