Owner's Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland PD-80/PD-80R V-Pad. 201a Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3–4) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 4). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.
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When used with a percussion sound module capable of positional sensing, you can obtain tonal changes by varying the location at which the pad is struck. • You can perform rim shots and cross-sticking with the PD-80R. For information on sound generator and trigger input combinations, refer to p. 6. •...
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When using the unit with a rack or stand recom- • Before using this unit, make sure to read the mended by Roland, the rack or stand must be instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain ....................
• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming • Brushes can be used to play the PD-80 and PD-80R entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be when the TD-8 and TD-10 are used as the sound placed so they are out of the reach of children.
TD-8 3 (SNARE) • Use the included cable to make connections. • With the PD-80R, make sure to use the supplied stereo TD-10 2 (SNARE) cable when connecting it. Otherwise (if you use a monaural cable), you won’t be able to employ striking...
Replacing the Head About the PD-80R's Lock Bushings The PD-80R is provided with lock bushings to prevent rotation and loosening of the tuning bolts caused by vibration When the Head Should Be Replaced transmitted from the hoop, as the result of using rim shots or The head is an expendable item that eventually will wear out other performance techniques.
Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. MEXICO IRELAND PHILIPPINES IRAN AFRICA AFRICA G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. Casa Veerkamp, s.a. de c.v. Roland Ireland MOCO, INC.