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

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.

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

WARNING

Do not disassemble or modify by yourself

Do not open or perform any internal
modications 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 specic 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
oors); 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.

About the Symbols

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.

WARNING

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.,
ammable 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!)

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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.

IMPORTANT NOTES

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.

• When moved from one location to another where the
temperature and/or humidity is very dierent, 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 aect
the nish.

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.

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)

Additional Precautions

• 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 oors 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 aect the performance or functionality
of the product, and you may continue using it with
condence.

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

Copyright © 2013 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of
ROLAND CORPORATION.

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

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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

Spacer (S) Spacer (L)

Attachment
bolts

Parts Descriptions

Playing surface

Output jack

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).

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Attachment
holes

Mounting hole

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 rst install the spacer (L).

1. Remove the tuning bolt from the

location where you want to attach the
BT-1.

* If the head is strongly tensioned, slightly

loosen the entire head before you
proceed.

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2. Lay the mounting hole of the BT-1

over the bolt hole of the hoop.

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3. Attach the tuning bolt.

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4.

Adjust the tension of the head.

* Strikes on the BT-1 may aect the tension

of the head.

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