User manual ROLAND TD-6KW MANUAL 2

[. . . ] TD-6KW Owner's Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Drum System TD-6KW. 201a Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (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. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. * For the Snare (PDX-8) to function correctly, trigger parameters in the sound module TD-6V must be adjusted. 202 Copyright © 2006 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. [. . . ] · When using on flooring, the anchor bolts may damage the floor. · When the FD-8 is not going to be used for a long period of time, move and fix the arm, allowing longer travel for the pedal. · To avoid damage, do not leave the FD-8 for extended periods of time with the pedal plate depressed. · Connect the FD-8 to the TD-6V before turning on the power. · Do NOT press the pedal when turning on the power. Specifications FD-8 Dimensions: Weight: Accessory: 130 (W) x 396 (D) x 103 (H) mm 5-1/8 (W) x 15-5/8 (D) x 4-1/16 (H) inches 1. 3 kg 2 lbs 14 oz Tuning Key 11 USING THE UNIT SAFELY KD-8 fig. KD-8. e (Kick) Output Jack 3. Use a tuning key to tighten the screws removed in Step 1 so that the stand is firmly secured. fig. KD-Assy03 Head Stand Anchor Bolt 4. Attach the kick pedal. Foot Plate Position the beater so that it strikes the center of the head, then secure the kick pedal and KD-8 firmly in place. fig. KD-Assy04. e Making the Settings 1. Remove the screws attached to the reverse side of the KD-8's trigger. fig. KD-Assy01 Beater Install the kick pedal securely. Adjusting the Foot Plate Height Depending on your kick pedal, it can be unstable when you attach it to the KD-8. Be sure to adjust the foot plate height so that the entire bottom surface of the pedal is attached to the floor. fig. KD-Assy05. e 2. Pull out the stand in the direction indicated by the arrow until it is fully extended. fig. KD-Assy02 Beater Commercially Available Kick Pedal * Adjust the height so that the entire pedal comes into contact with the floor. 12 1. Loosen the stand's anchor bolts and remove the foot plate. fig. KD-Assy06 Adjusting the Anchor Bolts UNIT SAFELY USING THE When using the kick pedal on a carpet or similar surface, adjust the anchor bolts so their tips protrude from the plate and secure the pedal in place; this will make it easier to use the kick pedal. However, when used on flooring, the anchor bolts may damage the floor. Adjust the anchor bolts correctly. fig. KD-Anchor. e Adjusting the Anchor Bolts When Using on the Carpet When using on the Floor The tips of the anchor bolts are sharp. Set the kick pedal so that the entire bottom surface is attached to the floor. In most cases, the stand becomes somewhat floated. Tighten the anchor bolts securely there to fix the stand and foot plate. fig. KD-Assy07. e When Using a Twin Pedal fig. KD-Pedal1 Position the two beaters equally apart from the center of the pad as shown in the figure at left. If one of the beater is further away from the center than the other, the sound from the further beater will be lower in volume, or will not sound as desired. fig. KD-Pedal2 This hight will vary depending on your kick pedal. Using a twin pedal will result in lower sensitivity as compared to when a single pedal is used. Raise the sensitivity on the sound module. · Install the kick pedal securely. · Take care not to pinch your fingers. · The tips of the anchor bolts are sharp. · When moving the setup, be sure to remove the screws and fold the stand. Transporting the KD-8 while it remains open may subject the stand to excessive strain and result in damage to the stand. Specifications KD-8 Dimensions: Weight: Accessories: 272 (W) x 260 (D) x 405 (H) mm 10-3/4 (W) x 10-1/4 (D) x 16 (H) inches 2. 9 kg 6 lbs 7 oz Screws * Continuous playing may cause dis-coloration of the pad, but this will not affect the Pad's function. 13 . USING THE UNIT SAFELY Assemble the "TD-6KW" 921 Using the provided cables, connect the pads. [. . . ] Edwin Moses Road, Mumbai-400011, INDIA TEL: (022) 2493 9051 GERMANY Roland Elektronische Musikinstrumente HmbH. Oststrasse 96, 22844 Norderstedt, GERMANY TEL: (040) 52 60090 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. Atlantic Close, Swansea Enterprise Park, SWANSEA SA7 9FJ, UNITED KINGDOM TEL: (01792) 702701 PANAMA SUPRO MUNDIAL, S. A. [. . . ]