Roland PDX-8 User's Manual
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1. H inches Weight 1 3 kg 2 lbs 14 oz Accessories Owner s Manual Connection Cable Tuning Key Options Mesh Head MH 8 Pad Mount MDH 10U Drum Stands MDS 3C MDS 6C MDS 12 MDS 20 In the interest of product improvement the specifications and or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice The Rim rubber is one component that eventually wears out 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 Information EGYPT Al Fanny Trading Office 9 EBN Hagar Al Askalany Street ARD F1 Golf Heliopolis Cairo 11341 EGYPT TEL 20 2 417 1828 REUNION Maison FO YAM Marcel 25 Rue Jules Hermann Chaudron BP79 97 491 Ste Clotilde Cedex REUNION ISLAND TEL 0262 218 429 SOUTH AFRICA T O MLS Sound amp Music Pty Ltd 11 Melle St Braamfontein Johannesbourg SOUTH AFRICA TEL 011 403 4105 FAX 011 403 1234 Paul Bothner PTY Ltd Royal Cape Park Unit 24 Londonderry Road Ottery 7800 Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA TEL 021 799 4900 CHINA Roland Shanghai Electronics Co Ltd 5F No 1500 Pingliang Road Shanghai 200090 CHINA TEL 021 5580 0800 Roland Shanghai Electronics Co Ltd BEIJING OFFICE 10F No 18 3 Section Anhuaxili Chaoyang District Beij2. O Box 922846 Amman 11192 JORDAN TEL 06 5692696 KUWAIT EASA HUSAIN AL YOUSIFI amp SONS CO Abdullah Salem Street Safat KUWAIT TEL 243 6399 LEBANON Chahine S A L Gerge Zeidan St Chahine Bldg Achrafieh P O Box 16 5857 Beirut LEBANON TEL 01 20 1441 OMAN TALENTZ CENTRE L L C Malatan House No 1 Al Noor Street Ruwi SULTANATE OF OMAN TEL 2478 3443 QATAR Al Emadi Co Badie Studio amp Stores P O Box 62 Doha QATAR TEL 4423 554 SAUDI ARABIA aDawliah Universal Electronics APL Corniche Road Aldossary Bldg 1st Floor Alkhobar SAUDI ARABIA P O Box 2154 Alkhobar 31952 SAUDI ARABIA TEL 03 898 2081 SYRIA Technical Light amp Sound Center Rawda Abdul Qader Jazairi St Bldg No 21 P O BOX 13520 Damascus SYRIA TEL 011 223 5384 TURKEY ZUHAL DIS TICARET A S Galip Dede Cad No 37 Beyoglu Istanbul TURKEY TEL 0212 249 85 10 U A E Zak Electronics amp Musical Instruments Co L L C Zabeel Road Al Sheroog Bldg No 14 Grand Floor Dubai U A E TEL 04 3360715 NORTH AMERICA CANADA Roland Canada Ltd Head Office 5480 Parkwood Way Richmond B C V6V 2M4 CANADA TEL 604 270 6626 Roland Canada Ltd Toronto Office 170 Admiral Boulevard Mississauga On L5T 2N6 CANADA TEL 905 362 9707 U S A Roland Corporation U S 5100 S Eastern Avenue Los Angeles CA 90040 2938 U S A TEL 323 890 3700 As of April
3. 1 2006 ROLAND This product must be disposed of separately at your local waste recycling centre Do not dispose of in household waste bin
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5. Sens value e If no rim sound plays even when the rim is struck forcefully increase the Rim Sens value When using the TD 12 and TD 20 adjust the RimShot Adjust TD 3 Percussion Sound Module TD 12 TD 20 Percussion Sound Module IMPORTANT Only the snare input is capable of producing a rim shot IMPORTANT Only the inputs listed below are capable of producing a rim shot Trigger Type EYP TD 12 2 SNARE 3 5 TOM1 3 11 12 AUX1 2 Scan Time 5c7 1 0 TD 20 2 SNARE 3 6 TOM1 4 12 15 AUX1 4 ae dan e ese Trig Type Sensitivity 7 Rim Sensitivity 75 10 Rim Gain 7 74 1 1 RimShot Adjust 1 8 1 Setting when connecting with trigger input 2 SNARE TD 6V Percussion Sound Module The PDX 8 does not support the TD 12 s and TD 20 s positional sensing Set the TD 12 TD 20 so that strike position sensing is not activated Set Snare CC to OFF TrigTyp press SETUP then F1 MIDD then F3 CTRL Mask Time IMPORTANT Only the 2 snare input is capable of producing a rim shot 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 Head Do not strike the hoop To play the cross stick be sure that you only strike the rim of Rim Shots the pad Placing your hand on the head of the pad might prevent the cross stick sound from being played pr
6. To remove stubborn dirt use a cloth impreg nated with a mild non abrasive detergent After wards be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft dry cloth Never use benzine thinners alcohol or solvents of any kind to avoid the possibility of discoloration and or deformation Additional Precautions Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit s buttons sliders or other controls and when using its jacks and connectors Rough handling can lead to malfunctions When connecting disconnecting all cables grasp the connector itself never pull on the cable This way you will avoid causing shorts or damage to the cable s internal elements To avoid disturbing your neighbors try to keep the unit s volume at reasonable levels You may prefer to use headphones so you do not need to be concerned about those around you especially when it is late at night This instrument is designed to minimize the extra neous sounds produced when it s played However since sound vibrations can be transmitted through floors and walls to a greater degree than expected take care not to allow these sounds to become a nuisance to neighbors especially when performing at night and when using headphones Due to the nature of the materials used in the sensor changes in room temperature may affect the sensi tivity of the sensor The PDX 8 s light weight and compact design allows for comfortable performance and quie
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8. Roland puau rTrRIiGGER PAb PDX 8 Owner s Manual Thank you and congratulations on your choice of the Roland PDX 8 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 e BEFORE playing the pad you must tension the head See Page 4 e Trigger type and trigger parameters in the sound module must be adjusted See Page 5 e Adjust the Rim Sensitivity in the sound module See page 5 Contents of the Package 2 PDX 8 pad unit Connection Cable 2 2 Tuning Key Ei Owner s Manual this manual Names of Components Tuning Bolt Hoop DA E D aeae oo Rim Rubber Wf Stand Fixing Screw Output Jack 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 0426984 0607 9 N W 0 4 1 2 6 9 3 4 0 3 USING THE UNIT SAFELY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS About Z WARNING and A CAUTION Notices Used for in
9. e pad to the stand Acceptable rod diameters 9 11 5 mm 3 8 to 1 2 inch Connecting To A Percussion Sound Module Use the included stereo cable to make connections e If you use a monaural cable you won t be able to employ rim shot and cross stick playing techniques e Connect the L shaped plug of the included cable to the PDX 8 To prevent malfunction and or damage to speakers or other devices always turn down the volume and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections Trigger Settings For Percussion Sound Module Set the trigger type and trigger parameters for the percussion sound module you are using Be sure to make these settings to ensure that the PDX 8 performs properly Below you will find the settings recommended for different percussion sound modules For instructions on setting the trigger parameters refer to the Owner s Manual for your percussion sound module Leave the initial Cross Stick Cancel settings for each module unchanged 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 e If the rim sound plays even when you strike the head lower the Rim
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12. operly For more on settings and instruments see the respective module s owner s manual To play rim shots strike the rim in the area shown in the diagram Suitable position for rim shots Player Head Replacement When the Head Should Be Replaced The head is an expendable item that eventually will wear out and need to be replaced Replace the head when the following occurs Slack portions remain in the head even when the head tension is properly adjusted Replacement heads optional MH 8 Mesh Head Replacing the Head 1 Remove all tuning bolts from the PDX 8 Loosen D Tighten lt Tuning Key amp Tuning Bolt gt Hoop Head gt Head Sensor Hoop s Rubber Portion Rim Sensor Do not apply excessive force to the sensor and cushion located under the head Doing so can interfere with accurate detection and may damage it Remove the hoop Remove the old head Place the new head on the shell ub ON Place the hoop onto the head 6 Attach the tuning bolts to the hoop and shell 7 Next adjust the tension of the head Refer to Adjusting the Head Tension p 4 are 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 PDX 8 Head Size 8 inches Triggers 2 Head Rim Dimensions 266 W x 326 D x 62 H mm 10 1 2 W x 12 7 8 D x 2 1 2
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14. structions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly WARNING Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly CAUTION Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings as well to domestic animals or pets A Before using this unit make sure to read the instructions below and the Owner s Manual tions on the unit The only exception would be where this manual provides specific instruc tions which should be followed in order to put in place user installable options see p 7 Do not open or perform any internal modifica 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 autho rized Roland distributor as listed on the Information page 9 Never use or store the unit in places that are e Subject to temperature extremes e g direct S sunlight in an enclosed vehicle near a heating duct on top of heat generating Ny equipment or are N e Damp e g baths washrooms on wet floors or are e Humid or are e Exposed to rain or are e Dusty or are e Subject to high levels of vibration This unit should be used only
15. t response even when playing rim shots Adjusting the Head Tension Before using the pad 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 Nore Striking the head when the head tension is loose may damage the sensor 1 Use the included tuning key to tighten the tuning bolts Strike the head to check the feel and response Loosen D Tighten 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 2 Fine tune the adjustment while continuing to check the pad feel and response NEM e On the PDX 8 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 e Head tension may slacken with the passage of time Readjust the tension as needed Attaching the Pad to a Stand Attach the PDX 8 to a pad mount of the stand MDS series Nore Be sure to tighten the stand fixing screw securely If it remain loose double triggering may occur Tighten Loosen Rod NEM When attaching the PDX 8 to a tom stand check the dimensions of the rod Depending on the dimensions of the rod it may not be possible to attach th
16. vision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit Protect the unit from strong impact Do not drop it CAUTION Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled Also all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children Never climb on top of nor place heavy objects on the unit IMPORTANT NOTES e Should you remove screws keep them in a safe place out of children s reach so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally e Do NOT place your fingers inside the shell as S you may hurt yourself or cause damage to the PDX 8 Or when changing the head do NOT touch any of the internal parts Also do not insert your fingers into the hole of the mounting bracket Head Sensor In addition to the items listed under USING THE UNIT SAFELY on page 2 3 please read and observe the following Placement 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 Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit Do not allow rubber vinyl or similar materials to remain on the unit for long periods of time Such objects can discolor or otherwise harmfully affect the finish Maintenance For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water
17. with a stand MDS series that is recommended by Roland p 7 A About the Symbols ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING The A symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle In the case of the symbol at left it is used for general cautions warnings or alerts to danger The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out are forbidden The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle In the case of the symbol at left it means that the unit must never be disassembled The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle In the case of the symbol at left it means that the power cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet When using the unit with a stand MDS series 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 need to make sure that any location you choose for placing the unit provides a level surface that will properly support the unit and keep it from wobbling Do not allow any objects e g flammable material coins pins or liquids of any kind water soft drinks etc to penetrate the unit In households with small children an adult should provide super
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