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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.
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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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IMPORTANT NOTES
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In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, please read and observe the following:
Placement
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•
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.
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•
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.
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•
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
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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.
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•
Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to
avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
Additional Precautions
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•
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.
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•
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.
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•
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).
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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.
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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)
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* 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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