User manual ROLAND TD-12K-BK

[. . . ] Owner's Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the TD-12K Roland Drum System. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (p. 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. [. . . ] Pass the tuning bolts through the washers, then attach them to the hoop and frame. Next, adjust the tension of the head (p. 6). * 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. As needed, adjust the sensitivity parameter of the sound module. 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 corresponding ridges in the frame, then press down firmly on the bushing. fig. LockBush. e Lock Bushing Frame 8 PD-105 (V-Pad) Head Hoop (Rim) Tuning Bolts 1. Loosen the tuning bolts until a slight gap is IMPORTANT NOTES produced. Tighten all tuning bolts by fingers, as tightly as you can. Stand Fixing Screw Lugs Bracket Shell Output Jack Tuning bolt Washer Hoop Slight gap 3. Using the tuning key, turn the tuning bolts two full revolutions each, thus tightening them. Tighten each tuning bolt one by one, observing the numerical order shown in the figure. 1 Frame 3 HEAD MADE BY REMO U. S. A. Adjusting the Head Tension When adjusting, use the tuning key supplied with the VH-11. 6 5 Be sure to adjust the head tension before use. In general, a tension that produces a strike response approximately the same as an acoustic drum will be appropriate. 4 2 Attaching the Pad to a Stand loosen · Striking the head when the head tension is loose may damage the sensor and head. · Should you neglect to make the appropriate settings, you could likely experience the following problems: Sometimes it does not sound (uneven volume). The volume is too low (reduced sensitivity). tighten Rod · On the PD-105, 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. · The head tension will change as the instrument is used, so you should readjust when necessary. · The head stretches when used for extended periods, so even when this is adjusted in the following procedure, you may not achieve the same degree of tension as when the head was initially adjusted. Strike the head to check the feel and response as you adjust the tension. When attaching the PD-105 to the mount, be sure to tighten the stand fixing screw securely. If it remains loose, the pad could fall off. 9 IMPORTANT NOTES PD-85 (V-Pad) · On the PD-85, 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. Sensor Hoop (Rim) · The head tension will change as the instrument is used, so you should readjust when necessary. Head Stand Fixing Screw Tuning Bolt Output Jack Washer 1. Use the tuning key supplied with the VH-11 to 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. fig. PD-85-Head1. e Holder Frame Hoop Adjusting the Head Tension When adjusting, use the tuning key supplied with the VH-11. Frame Keep the space even all around. Be sure to adjust the head tension before use. In general, a tension that produces a strike response approximately the same as an acoustic drum will be appropriate. Tighten each tuning bolt one by one, observing the numerical order shown in the diagram. 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 such as failure to accurately detect the striking location. fig. PD-85-Head2 · Striking the head when the head tension is loose may damage the sensor and head. · Should you neglect to make the appropriate settings, you could likely experience the following problems: Sometimes it does not sound (uneven volume). The volume is too low (reduced sensitivity). 3 1 5 4 2 2. [. . . ] Oststrasse 96, 22844 Norderstedt, GERMANY TEL: (040) 52 60090 INDIA Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. 409, Nirman Kendra Mahalaxmi Flats Compound Off. Edwin Moses Road, Mumbai-400011, INDIA TEL: (022) 2493 9051 BRAZIL Roland Brasil Ltda. Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B Parque Industrial San Jose Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL TEL: (011) 4615 5666 UNITED KINGDOM Roland (U. K. ) Ltd. [. . . ]