Roland BT-1 Owner’s Manual

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES”. 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 of your new unit, read Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. This manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

About WARNING and CAUTION Notices

About the Symbols

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.

*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.

The 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.

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

WARNING WARNING

Do not disassemble or modify by yourself

Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit.

Do not repair or replace parts by yourself

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 authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

Do not use or store in the following types of locations

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g.,

direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet

floors); or are

• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are

• Subject to salt exposure; or are

•Humid; or are

•Exposed to rain; or are

•Dusty or sandy; or are

•Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.

Precautions regarding placement of this unit on a stand

Be sure to follow the instructions in the Owner’s Manual carefully when placing this unit on a stand (p. 5).

If it is not set up properly, you risk creating an unstable situation which could lead to the unit falling and may result in injury.

Don’t allow foreign objects or liquids to enter unit

Never allow foreign objects (e.g., flammable objects, coins, wires) or liquids (e.g., water or juice) to enter this product. Doing so may cause short circuits, faulty operation, or other malfunctions.

Adults must provide supervision in places where children are present

When using the unit in locations where children are present, be careful so no mishandling of the unit can take place. An adult should always be on hand to provide supervision and guidance.

Do not drop or subject to strong impact

Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)

IMPORTANT NOTES

CAUTION

Avoid climbing on top of the unit, or placing heavy objects on it

Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.

CAUTION

Keep small items out of the reach of children

To prevent accidental ingestion of the parts listed below, always keep them out of the reach of small children.

•Included Parts Bolts, Spacers (p. 4)

IMPORTANT NOTES

Placement

Additional Precautions

•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.

•When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated.

•Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on this 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. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent.

Afterwards, 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.

•Use a reasonable amount of care when using its output jack. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

•When 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.

•This instrument is designed to minimize the extraneous 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 others nearby.

•The rubber portion of the striking surface is treated with a preservative to maintain its performance. With the passage of time, this preservative may appear on the surface as a white stain, or reveal how the pads were struck during product testing. This does not affect the performance or functionality

of the product, and you may continue using it with confidence.

•Continuous playing may cause dis-coloration of the pad, but this will not affect the Pad’s function.

Roland, V-Drums, and OCTAPAD are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Getting Started

Main Features

•A bar-type single trigger pad that you can strike with the shoulder of your stick

•Can be attached to the hoop of a V-Drums mesh pad or your acoustic drum

Also supports commercially-available rod type mounts and V-Drums stand pad mounts

•The BT-1 is designed to minimize unintended triggering, and can be used as a pad switch for changing kits or starting/stopping songs

•Compact design that won’t obstruct your playing

What’s in the Package

•BT-1

•Attachment (for rod type mount)

•Attachment bolt x 2

•Spacer (S) x 1, (L) x 1

•Connection cable

•Owner’s manual

	Attachment	Attachment
	Attachment	bolts
		bolts
	Spacer (S)	Spacer (L)

Parts Descriptions

Playing surface

Output jack

Attachment holes

Mounting hole

About the spacer

When shipped from the factory, the spacer (S) is installed and you can use the BT-1 as it is. When attaching the BT-1 to the hoop of the PDX-100 or PD-85, replace the spacer (S) with the spacer (L).

Settings

The BT-1 can be attached to the hoop (tuning bolt) of a V-Drums mesh pad or your acoustic snare or tom.

By using the included attachment, you can also attach it to a commercially-available stand (rod type mount) or to the pad mount of a V-Drums stand.

Attaching the BT-1 to a Drum Hoop

NOTE

When the BT-1 is attached on the hoop of an acoustic drum or V-Drums pad, striking the BT-1 will cause the drum it is mounted on to sound. If this presents a problem, the BT-1 can be mounted on a stand (p. 6).

*Depending on the shape of the hoop, it might not be possible to attach the BT-1 correctly (p. 12).

*The BT-1 cannot be attached to the hoop of a bass drum.

*The BT-1 cannot be attached to the PDX-8 or PDX-6.

*In order to attach the BT-1 to a PDX-100 or PD-85, you must first install the spacer (L).

1. Remove the tuning bolt from the		3. Attach the tuning bolt.
location where you want to attach the
BT-1.
* If the head is strongly tensioned, slightly
loosen the entire head before you		3
proceed.

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2.Lay the mounting hole of the BT-1 over the bolt hole of the hoop.

4.Adjust the tension of the head.

*Strikes on the BT-1 may affect the tension of the head.

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