Roland TD-3KV User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Drum System TD-3KV.

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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.

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.

•Before using this unit, make sure to read the

instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.

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•Do not open or perform any internal modifications

on the unit.

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•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.

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•Never use or store the unit in places that are:

• 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

•Humid; or are

•Exposed to rain; or are

•Dusty; or are

•Subject to high levels of vibration.

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•Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is

level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

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•Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft

drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

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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 powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

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

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•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.

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

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•Should you remove nuts, washers, screws, anchor

bolts, etc., keep them in a safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of them

being swallowed accidentally.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT

SAFELY” on page 2, 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.

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.

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.

•Since sound vibrations can be transmitted through floors and walls to a greater degree than expected, take care not to allow such sound to become a nuisance to neighbors, especially at night and when using headphones. Although the drum pads and pedals are designed so there is a minimal amount of extraneous sound produced when they’re struck, rubber heads tend to produce louder sounds compared to mesh heads. You can effectively reduce much of the unwanted sound from the pads by switching to mesh heads.

•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.

•Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.

•Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Check the Contents of the

Box

TD-3 (Percussion Sound Module) x 1

KD-8 (Kick Trigger Pad) x 1

FD-8 (Hi-Hat Control Pedal) x 1

PD-85BK (V-Pad) x 1

PD-8 (Pad) x 4

CY-8 (Cymbal Pad) x 2

Connection Cables

Tuning Key x 1

TD-3KV Owner’s Manual x 1

•The tuning key is included in the FD-8 package.

•The TD-3 Owner’s Manual is included in the TD-3 package.

•This package does not include a kick pedal. Use with a commercially available kick pedal.

*In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/ or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

Drum Stand

Assemble the Drum Stand.

About the Stand, refer to the owner’s manual for the stand.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

TD-3 (Percussion Sound Module)

Attach the stand holder (included with the optional drum stand) to the TD-3.

Using the screws attached to the bottom panel, attach the holder so the unit is oriented as shown in the diagram.

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Wide

•To attach the stand holder, remove the four 8 mm screws (M5 x 8) from the bottom of the TD-3 and use them. Use of other screws may result in damage to the unit.

•When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers or magazines, and place them under the four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls. Also, you should try to orient the unit so no buttons or controls get damaged.

•When turning the unit upside-down, handle with care to avoid dropping it, or allowing it to fall or tip over.

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