Roland KD-9 User Manual
KD-9
Kick Trigger Unit
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Before using this unit, 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, Owner’s manual should be read
in its entirety. The 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 eects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic animals
or pets.
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
WARNING
• Do not open or perform any internal modications on the
unit.
• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within
it (except when this manual provides specic 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.
• Never install the unit in any of the following 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 specic 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 specic 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 specic 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
• 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.
• Should you remove anchor bolts, springs, bolts, and
washers keep them in a safe place out of children’s
reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed
accidentally.
• 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.
• In households with small children, an adult should provide
supervision until the child is capable of following all the
rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.
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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 dierent, 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
aect 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.
As routine maintenance, you should wipe the striking surface using a
dry, soft 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 output jacks. 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.
• 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 to neighbors,
especially when using headphones.
• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including
padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use
equivalent packaging materials.
• If the surface of the beater you are using is not clean, the material used
for the striking surface could get dirty. Before performances, make sure
that the beater is clean before you use it.
• All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Copyright © 2010 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Roland and V-Drums are registered trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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