The parts required to
assemble the stand (MDS-4)
are listed in the MDS-4
Owner’s Manual.
Check the owner’s manual
and make sure that you
have all of the parts.
01
Stand (MDS-4) TD-4K parts
02 03
04
Adjusting the tension (PDX-8)
Assembly procedure
Stereo
1/4” plug
Stereo
Headphones
1/4” plug (mono)
Amplified
speakers, etc.
Indicator
to AC outlet
AC adaptor
Power cable
* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to
speakers or other devices, always turn down
the volume, and turn off the power on all
devices before making any connections.
* To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit
(should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid
applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, use cable ties to
fasten the cord from the AC adaptor to the stand.
* If you’re working in mono, only use the L/MONO jack.
05
Upper clutch
Clutch felt (large)
Lower clutch
Clutch felt (small)
While pressing
Use Drum Key
to tighten
Align with indentation
Tighten the bolt with
a drum key.
Rotation stopper
(note orientation)
Check the included items
Setup Guide
Hi-hat control
pedal (FD-8)
Kick trigger pad
(KD-8)
Cymbal pad for
hi-hat (CY-5)
Cymbal pad for
crash/ride
(CY-8 x 2)
V-Pad for snare
(PDX-8)
Pad for tom
(PD-8 x 3)
Drum sound
module (TD-4)
Connection cable
(special for TD-4)
AC adaptor
Drum key
Assemble the stand Attach the parts
Cymbal mounts
Pad mounts
Pad mounts
If the stand wobbles,
loosen this hand
knob and adjust the
height.
Hi-hat mount
As soon as you open the package, check to see that all items are included. If anything is missing, please contact your dealer.
Connect the pads to the sound module Connect the AC adaptor and speakers
Wing nut
Felt washer
Attach the snare (PDX-8) and
toms (PD-8)
Attach the hi-hat (CY-5)
Attach the crash cymbal (CY-8) and ride cymbal (CY-8)
Assemble the kick (KD-8)
Upper clutch
Clutch felt (large)
Lower clutch
Clutch felt (small)
While pressing
Use Drum Key
to tighten
Align with indentation
Upper clutch
Clutch felt (large)
Lower clutch
Clutch felt (small)
While pressing
Use Drum Key
to tighten
Align with indentation
Attach the sound module (TD-4)
Assemble the hi-hat control pedal (FD-8)
Anchor bolt
Shallower
Deeper
Slide the arm
Adjusting the pedal depth
Attach the anchor bolt
(if installing on a drum mat)
Anchor bolt
Spring for
the anchor bolt
Loosen with the drum key,
and tighten after adjusting
1
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2 5
6
Use cable ties to fasten *
the cables at the circled
locations “
” so that they
do not interfere with your
performance.
Make sure to wrap the cable
ties around the pipes.
Assemble the stand using the procedure described in the MDS-4 Owner’s
Manual.
Attach the bolt so that
it is at the right when
seen by the performer.
Tighten the wing
nut to obtain an
appropriate amount
of sway.
Finger-tighten all six of the tuning bolts in 1.
the sequence shown in the illustration.
The appropriate amount of tension is one 2.
that will provide approximately the same
striking response as on an acoustic drum.
Use the drum key to adjust the tension as 3.
needed.
This completes assembly and connections.
Rod
Tighten
Loosen
Rod
Tighten
Loosen
Setup Guide (this document)
Owner’s Manual
Manual set
Copyright
©
2009 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any
form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES.”
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.
When you’ve fi nished making connections, turn on the power as described in the TD-4 Owner’s ■
Manual, and verify that you can hear sound.
The parts required for mounting the cymbals and the *
hi-hat are included in the TD-4K attachment box.
The wingnut screws *
needed for accomplishing the
installation using the sound
module mounting plate
were packed inside the bag
containing the AC adaptor.
Pull out the stand in the
direction of the arrow, and
use the screws you removed
earlier to fasten the stand.
Remove the stand fastening
screws from the reverse side
of the KD-8’s trigger.
1.0 m (40”)
For reasons of safety, do not spread the *
stand wider than 1.0 meters (40 inches).
Connection procedure
Connect the cable to 1.
the TD-4 as shown in
the illustration.
Labels indicating the pad to be 2.
connected are attached to the
cable. Connect the cable to the
OUTPUT jack of each pad as
shown in the illustration.
KD-8 (Kick) ■
03
Adjust the height of the foot plate
When using a twin pedal
Position the two beaters equally apart from
the center of the pad as shown in the fi gure
at left. If one of the beater is further away
from the center than the other, the sound
from the further beater will be lower in
volume, or will not sound as desired.
Using a twin pedal will result in lower sen-
sitivity as compared to when a single pedal
is used. Raise the sensitivity on the sound
module (TD-4) by following the instructions
given in “TD-4 Owner’s Manual.”
Head
Anchor bolt
Stand
Output jack
Foot plate
Detailed explanation of each part
KD-8 component names
Use a commercially available kick pedal.*
Other side
01
Beater
Install the kick
pedal securely.
Position the beater so that it strikes
the center of the head, then secure the
kick pedal and KD-8 fi rmly in place.
Remove the stand fastening screws 1.
from the reverse side of the KD-8’s
trigger.
Install the kick pedal securely.*
Take care not to pinch your fi ngers.*
The tips of the anchor bolts are sharp. *
Handle with care.
When moving the KD-8, be sure to remove *
the screws and fold the stand. Transporting
the KD-8 while it remains open may subject
the stand to excessive strain and result in
damage to the stand.
Anti-skid tape is affi xed to the foot plate. *
When transporting the KD-8, don’t forget
to pick up the foot plate.
NOTE
Extend the stand and fasten it
Pull out the stand in the direction 2.
indicated by the arrow until it is fully
extended.
Using the drum key included in the 3.
FD-8 packing carton, tighten the screws
removed in Step 1 so that the stand is
fi rmly secured.
02
Attach the kick pedal
Loosen the anchor bolts and temporarily remove the foot 1.
plate.
Place the KD-8 and the kick pedal on the oor. Position the 2.
foot plate so that the anchor bolts rest on the screw holes
of the foot plate.
Commercially available kick pedal
Beater
* Adjust the height so that the entire pedal
comes into contact with the oor.
This height will vary depending
on your kick pedal.
When using on the drum mat
When using on
hard-surfaced ooring
To prevent damage to the oor or carpet and to ensure stability, we recommend that you use a drum mat (TDM series; sold separately).*
Turn the anchor bolts to adjust the height so that the entire kick 3.
pedal is in contact with the oor and that the KD-8 does not
wobble even when you press the pedal to make the beater strike
the pad.
When adjusting the height, lift the stand slightly while turning the
anchor bolts so that the foot plate is not fastened together with it.
Screw the anchor bolts into the screw holes of the foot plate to fasten it.4.
If you’re using a drum mat, the KD-8 will be more stable if the pointed
portion of the anchor bolts protrudes from the foot plate. If you’re not
using a drum mat, take care not to tighten the anchor bolts too far, so
that you do not damage the oor or carpet.
HHC
KIK
T1T2
RD
CR2
CR1
HH
SNR
T3
TD-4
Do not connect the CR2 *
cable (for extension). Leave
the cap in place, and fasten
the cable so that it will not
hinder your performance.