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
002b
•Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the
unit. (The only exception would be where this manual
provides specific instructions which should be followed
in order to put in place user-installable options.)
•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.
•
recommended by Roland, the rack or stand must be
carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable.
If not using a rack or 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.
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.
011
•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 supervision until the child is capable of
following all the rules essential for the safe operation
of the unit.
Anything that you’ve removed, whether it be the knob
that fastens bracket, tuning bolts, washers, clip, or the
screw that fastens covering must be placed in a safe
location out of the reach of children, so there’s no
chance of them being swallowed accidentally.
•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.
355b
•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.
356
•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
401a
•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, nonabrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit
thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
402
•Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to
avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
Additional Precautions
553
•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.
556
•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.
558a
•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).
558d
•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 to neighbors, especially when
performing at night and when using headphones.
559a
•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.
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•The snare stand is supported by means of a tripod. When
installing the drum set, make sure the legs of the tripod are
opened wide enough to keep the equipment from falling
over.
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•The rubber portion 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.
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•Do not insert your hands or fingers in the locations marked by
the arrows. Otherwise, you risk injury and possible damage to
this unit’s parts.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 2) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (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.
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
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Main Features
• Snare/tom pad with mesh head allowing for excellent feel, dynamics and low level acoustics sound.
• Rim shots and playing with brushes is possible.
• The pad can mount on a V-Drums drum stand and/or commercially available tom stands (vertical rod type or horizontal pipe type p. 5)
(PD-125X/105X only).
• You can easily change the shell covering to personalize the kit’s look.
PD-125XS/125X/105X Components
Hoop rubber
Hoop (rim)
Lug
• The only difference between the PD-125X and PD-105X is their diameter.
• The PD-125XS has no bracket as it’s designed for use with a snare stand.
Head
Shell
Sensor
Tuning bolt
Bracket
(PD-125X/105X)
PD-125XPD-125XSPD-105X
Output jack
Frame
* The illustration shows the PD-125X.
• Applying excessive force to the sensor located under the head can damage it.
• Due to the nature of the materials used in the sensor, changes in temperature or humidity may affect playing dynamics or
sensor sensitivity.
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Mounting the Pads
Mounting the PD-125XS
(Dedicated Snare Pad)
The PD-125XS (dedicated snare pad) has no mounting
bracket so can only be used with a snare stand.
Make sure that the snare stand you are using is able to
support a 12-inch shell.
Mounting the PD-125X or 105X on
a Tom Stand
The PD-125X/105X can be attached to a stand that has either
a vertical rod or a horizontal pipe.
Stand with vertical rod (MDS series)
fig.03-j.epsfig
Loosen
Tighten
Rod diameter that can be attached: 9–11.5 mm (3/8–1/2 inch)
Stand with horizontal pipe
fig.03-j.epsfig
Loosen
Tighten
Usable pipe size: 22.2 mm (7/8 inch)
Mounting the PD-125X or 105X on
a Snare Stand
It was already mentioned that mounting a PD-125XS requires
a snare stand that can support a 12-inch shell.
For the PD-105X, the stand must support a 10-inch shell.
Tighten the knob that fastens bracket securely to assure
the best functionality.
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Connecting to the Percussion Sound Module
Use the included stereo cables to connect pads to your
percussion sound module (sold separately).
Connect the L-shaped end of the cable to the pad’s OUTPUT
jack.
Using a monaural cable will NOT allow rim shots or positional
sensing.
Refer to the table below for details on trigger inputs of
sound modules supporting rim shots.
Prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or
other devices by always turning down the volume, and/
or power of all devices before making any connections.
Example: Percussion Sound Module TD-20X
I-shaped
plug
To OUTPUT jack
L-shaped
plug
Trigger Parameter Settings on the
Sound Module
Compatibility with various sound modules
Head
Rim
Cross
Shot
Shot
TD-20X/
TDW-20/
TD-20
TD-12oooooo
TD-9oooxxx
TD-4oooxxx
oooooo
Stick
Positional
Sensing
For details, refer to the owner’s manual of your
percussion sound module.
Rim Shot
Nuance
Brush
Sweep
Recommended parameter settings
Below please find recommended trigger parameter settings
when using the PD-125XS/125X/105X with various sound
modules.
Further trigger parameter adjustment may be needed
depending on the way in which the PD-125XS/125X/105X is
mounted or the playing environment.
For details on editing refer to the owner’s manual of your
sound module.
TD-20X/TDW-20/TD-20
Model nameTrigger type
PD-125XS
PD-125XPD125
PD-105XPD105
●
Inputs that allow rim shots: 2 SNARE, 3–6 TOM 1–4, 12–15 AUX 1–4
● Inputs that allow cross-stick: 2 SNARE
● Inputs that allow positional sensing: 2 SNARE
TD-12
Model nameTrigger type
PD-125XS
PD-125XPD125
PD-105XPD105
●
Inputs that allow rim shots: 2 SNARE, 3–5 TOM 1–3, 11–12 AUX 1–2
●
Inputs that allow cross-stick: 2 SNARE
●
Inputs that allow positional sensing: 2 SNARE
TD-9
Model nameTrigger type
PD-125XS
PD-125XPD125
PD-105XPD105
●
Inputs that allow rim shots: SNARE, TOM 1–3, AUX
●
Inputs that allow cross-stick: SNARE
TD-4
Model namePad type
PD-125XS
PD-125XPD-125
PD-105XPD-105
●
Inputs that allow rim shots: SNARE
●
Inputs that allow cross-stick: SNARE
PD125
PD125
PD125
PD-125
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Adjusting the Head Tension
Replacing the Head or Hoop
Before playing you must adjust the pad tension first.
You can tune/adjust the head tension as you would with an
acoustic drum, to get the same dynamic “feel.”
The pad will function at it’s best if you are sure to:
• Adjust the head evenly so that it does not sag.
fig.19-e.eps.80
• Adjust the tuning bolts so that they are not loose.
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5
Adjust each tuning bolt little by little, across the
1.
head as indicated in the illustration. The assures
even tensioning.
• Fully tightening a tuning bolt at only a single location
produces uneven tensioning, and correct playing
dynamics may not be achieved. Even tuning/
tensioning is very important.
• Head tension will not affect the actual tuning of the
sound you are playing. For that you need to adjust
sound parameters in the sound module you are
using.
Also, head tension may change depending on usage.
Adjust as needed.
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Rubber
The performance of the head and/or hoop rubber will
diminish with use over time. If the head is torn or becomes
too fatigued, or impossible to tension correctly, then it
should be replaced. If the hoop rubber is worn out, it too can
be replaced.
For replacement heads or to have the hoop rubber replaced,
please contact your dealer or a Roland service center.
Replacing the Head
Applying excessive force to the sensor located under
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
the head can damage it and/or interfere with accurate
triggering.
Remove all tuning bolts.
Go around and loosen each bolt a little at a time by turning it
counter-clockwise.
Remove the hoop and old head.
Place the new head and hoop on the shell.
Install all six tuning bolts.
Adjust the tension of the head. Refer to “Adjusting
the head tension” above.
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Replacing the Shell Covering
• Applying excessive force to the sensor located under
the head can damage it and/or interfere with
accurate triggering.
• Be careful not to hurt your fingers on the corners or
points of the metal parts.
1.
Loosen all tuning bolts, and remove the hoop and
head.
Hoop
Head
Do not touch the sensor located
at the top of the frame.
Pull the fastening clip upward and out, and remove
4.
the covering.
Fastening Clip
Covering
5.
Attach the new covering.
Insert the lower part of the covering into the rubber groove
so that the upper edge of the covering is in the position
shown in the illustration.
The upper edge
of the covering
Both edges of the covering will fit into the gap between the
shell and plate.
2.
Remove the frame.
Frame
3.
Use a Philips screwdriver to loosen the screw that
fastens the covering by approximately two full turns.
Screw
Plate
Covering
Shell
6.
While pulling on both ends of the covering so as to
Screw
eliminate any slack, finger-tighten the screw that
holds the covering in place.
7.
Using a
Philips s
crewdriver, securely fasten the
screw that holds the covering in place.
8.
Attach the fastening clip in the location shown in the
illustration, as if to pinch the two ends of the covering.
Fastening clip
8
Install the frame in the shell.
9.
The frame’s output jack will be pointing in the same direction
as the bracket.
Protrusion
Groove
Attach the hoop and head, and tighten the tuning
10.
Output jack
Frame
Shell
Bracket
Match up the protrusion
on the frame with the
groove on the shell.
bolts.
11.
Adjust the tension of the head.
Refer to “Adjusting the Head Tension” (p. 7).
Covering size
PD-125XS/PD-125X
• 77 (Width) x 927 (Length) mm
77 mm
• Maximum Thickness: 1 mm
PD-105X
• 77 (Width) x 767 (Length) mm
767 mm
77 mm
• Maximum Thickness: 1 mm
927 mm
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Playing Methods
Head shots
fig.Head.e
Only playing the head
and with certain snare
sounds, the playing
position will change the
sound’s nuance.
Head
Change the Nuance of the Rim Shot
(Only with the TD-20X/TDW-20/TD-20/
TD-12)
With certain snare and tom sounds, slight changes in the way
you play rim shots changes the nuance.
See the TD-20X/TDW-20/TD-20/TD-12 owner’s manual
for more info about which sounds allow this.
Rim shots
fig.Rim.e
Strike the head and the
rim of the pad
simultaneously.
Cross stick
Only strike the rim of the
pad.
Depending on the
instrument assigned to
the rim you can play rim
shots and/or cross stick
sounds.
To play the cross stick, be sure that you only strike the
rim of the pad. Placing your hand on the head of the
pad might prevent the cross stick sound from being
played properly.
Head
Rim
Do not place your hand
on the head
Rim
Normal rim shots (open rim shots)
Strike the head and rim
simultaneously.
Head
Rim
Shallow rim shots
Simultaneously strike the
head near the rim and
the rim itself.
Head
Rim
• See the TD-20X/TDW-20/TD-20/TD-12 owner’s
manual for more info about which sounds allow this.
• For more information on the trigger inputs of the
various sound modules that support the use of rim
shots, refer to p. 6.
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Specifications
PD-125XS/PD-125X/PD-105X: V-Pad
PD-125XSPD-125XPD-105X
Pad size
Trigger2 (Head, Rim)
Bracket– – –oo
Dimensions
Weights
Accessories
Options– – –Pad Mount (MDH series), Stand (MDS series)
In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior
notice.
12 inch12 inch10 inch
358 (W) x 322 (D) x 117 (H) mm
14-1/8 (W) x 12-11/16 (D) x 4-5/8 (H) inches
3.0 kg
6 lbs 10 oz
358 (W) x 368 (D) x 117 (H) mm
14-1/8 (W) x 14-1/2 (D) x 4-5/8 (H) inches