Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PDX-8 Roland
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* 04126934 - 03 * 04126934 06-07-3N Owner ’ s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland PDX-8. 201a Before using the PDX-8, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 2; p.
2 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. ................................................................................................. 002b • Do not open or perform any internal modifica- tions on the unit.
3 118a • Should you remove screws, keep them in a safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally. .
4 The PDX-8’s light weight and compact design allows for comfortable performance and quiet response, even when playing rim shots. Before using the pad, tighten the head so that the tension is rather firm. Looseness in the head tension may result in problems such as failure of the PDX-8’s rim shots to sound or double triggering.
5 Set the trigger type and trigger parameters for the percussion sound module you are using. Be sure to make these settings to ensure that the PDX-8 performs properly. Below you will find the settings recommended for different percussion sound modules.
6 fig.HeadShot.e * Do not strike the hoop. fig.RimShot.e * To play rim shots, strike the rim in the area shown in the diagram. fig.RimShot.e 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.
7 The head is an expendable item that eventually will wear out and need to be replaced. Replace the head when the following occurs: Slack portions remain in the head even when the head tension is properly adjusted. Replacement heads (optional): MH-8 Mesh Head 1.
As of April 1, 2006 (ROLAND) Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below.
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If you have not bought Roland PDX-8 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Roland PDX-8 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Roland PDX-8 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Roland PDX-8 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
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