Roland Musical Instrument PD 125 PD 105 User Guide

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Owner’s Manual  
We’d like to take a moment to thank you for purchasing the Roland PD-125/PD-105.  
201a  
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE  
UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (pp. 2–3). 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.  
Main features  
• Snare/tom pad with Mesh head for superior playing feel and response.  
• The PD-125/105 contains a head and rim sensor, for superior  
expressiveness.  
• The potential of the PD-125/105 is realized most fully when used with the  
TD-20 percussion sound module.  
You can change the nuance of the sound with both rim shots and  
head playing position.  
Brushes (nylon) can be used for brush playing. Do NOT use metal  
brushes!  
VERY IMPORTANT!!!  
BEFORE playing the pads, you must TUNE them to your  
preferred playing tension. They are NOT tuned before  
shipping. Failure to adjust tension may result in damage  
to the trigger sensor.  
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Copyright © 2004 ROLAND CORPORATION  
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form  
without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.  
 
IMPORTANT NOTES  
291a  
In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, please read and observe the following:  
Placement  
354a  
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 temper-  
ature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (conden-  
sation) 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, non-abrasive  
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.  
add  
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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Component (Parts) Names  
* The figure shows the PD-125.  
* The only difference between the PD-125 and the PD-105 is the diameter.  
fig.  
Hoop (rim)  
Tuning bolts  
Head  
Stand fixing  
screw  
Lugs  
Bracket  
Frame  
Output jack  
Shell  
Setup  
Connecting to the Sound Module  
To prevent malfunction and/  
or damage to speakers or other  
devices, always turn down the  
volume, and turn off the  
Use a Stereo cable to make connections. If you use a monaural cable, rim shots cannot  
be played. You can play rim shots when the pad is connected to the trigger input  
shown below.  
power on all devices before  
making any connections.  
Rim Shot Capable Trigger Inputs for Each Sound Module  
TD-20  
TD-10  
TD-8  
2 (SNARE), 3–6 (TOM 1–4), 12–15 (AUX 1–4)  
2 (SNARE)  
3 (SNARE)  
2 (SNARE)  
TD-6V/6  
Mounting with a Snare Stand  
Make sure the snare drum stand you use is designed to firmly hold a 12-inch (PD-  
Be sure to tighten the stand  
fixing screw to prevent the  
noise.  
125) or 10-inch (PD-105) drum.  
Mounting with a Tom Stand  
When mounting the PD-125/105 to a tom stand, verify the dimension of the rod.  
(6.3–12.5 mm)  
fig.  
loosen  
tighten  
Rod (diameters which can be attached: 6.3–12.5 mm)  
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Adjusting the Head  
Adjusting the Head Tension  
On the PD-125/105, adjusting  
the head tension affects only  
the head response, and not the  
pitch of the sound, as it would  
on an acoustic drum.  
When adjusting, use a tuning key.  
Heads MUST BE TUNED BEFORE PLAYING.  
Like with an acoustic drum, accurate and equal head tension is needed for correct  
triggering response.  
1
Loosen the tuning bolts until a slight gap is produced.  
2
Tighten all tuning bolts by fingers, as tightly as you can.  
fig.  
Head tension may change over  
a period of time, so readjust  
when necessary.  
Tuning bolt  
Washer  
Slight gap  
Hoop  
3
Using the tuning key, turn the tuning bolts two full revolutions each, thus  
tightening them.  
Tighten each tuning bolt one by one, observing the numerical order shown in the  
figure.  
fig.  
1
3
2
5
6
4
For Accurate Positional Sensing  
Correct head tension is needed for this function to perform correctly. (TD-20, TD-10,  
and TD-8 respond in different ways. See the respective owner’s manual.)  
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Playing Methods  
fig.Head.e  
Head Shots  
Hit only the head of the pad. With certain snare  
sounds, playing position will change the nuance of  
the sound.  
Head  
fig.Rim.e  
Rim Shots  
Strike the head and the rim of the pad simultaneously.  
Head  
Rim  
Cross Stick  
Only strike the rim of the pad.  
Rim  
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  
Depending on the instrument assigned to the rim you  
can play rim shots and/or cross stick sounds.  
Rim  
prevent the cross stick sound  
from being played properly.  
Change the Nuance of the Rim Shot  
(Only with the TD-20)  
With certain snare and tom sounds, slight changes in the way you play rim shots  
changes the nuance.  
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  
* See the TD-20 owner's manual for more info about which  
sounds allow this.  
Rim  
Sound Module Compatibility Chart  
TD-20  
TD-10, TD-8  
TD-6V/6  
Head Shot  
Positional Sensing  
Rim Shot  
Rim Shot Nuance  
Cross Stick  
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
x
o
o
x
o
x
o
* For more on settings and tones, see the respective module’s owner’s manual.  
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Specifications  
PD-125 (12 inch)  
PD-105 (10 inch)  
2 (Head, Rim)  
2 (Head, Rim)  
Trigger  
330 (W) x 420 (D) x 112 (H) mm  
13 (w) x 16-9/16 (D) x 4-7/16 (H)  
inches  
280 (W) x 360 (D) x 112 (H) mm  
11-1/16 (W) x 14-3/16 (D) x 4-7/16  
(H) inches  
Dimensions  
2.8 kg / 6 lbs 3 oz  
Owner’s manual  
Mesh Head (MH-12)  
2.3 kg / 5 lbs 2 oz  
Owner’s manual  
Mesh Head (MH-10)  
Weights  
Accessories  
Options  
Pad Mount (MDH-10U),  
Stand (MDS-20/10/8C/6/3C)  
962a  
* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are  
subject to change without prior notice.  
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