Roland Drums KD 9 User Guide

KD-9  
Kick Trigger Unit  
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IMPORTANT NOTES  
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.  
When moved from one location to another where the temperature  
and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) 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.  
Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on this unit for  
long periods of time. Such objects can discolor or otherwise harmfully  
affect the finish.  
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.  
As routine maintenance, you should wipe the striking surface using a  
dry, soft 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 output jacks. 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.  
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.  
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 using headphones.  
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.  
If the surface of the beater you are using is not clean, the material used  
for the striking surface could get dirty. Before performances, make sure  
that the beater is clean before you use it.  
All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or  
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.  
Roland and V-Drums are registered trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.  
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Getting Started  
Contents of the Package  
KD-9  
Connection cable  
Owner’s manual (this manual)  
* This package does not include a kick pedal or beater. A variety of commercially available beaters can be used, including  
felt, plastic, or wood types.  
KD-9 Components  
Head  
Output jack  
Anchor bolts  
Slip-prevention tape  
Mounting plate for the kick pedal  
Base  
Specifications  
KD-9: Kick Pad  
219 (W) x 203 (D) x 438 (H) mm  
Dimensions  
8-5/8 (W) x 8 (D) x 17-1/4 (H) inches  
Weight  
2.8 kg / 6 lbs 3 oz  
Accessories  
Owner’s Manual, Connection Cable  
* 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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Setting Up the KD-9  
Attaching the Kick Pedal  
When Using a Twin Pedal  
Position the two beaters equally apart from the  
center of the pad as shown in the figure.  
1. Attach the kick pedal.  
Position the beater so that it strikes the center of the head,  
then secure the kick pedal and KD-9 firmly in place.  
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 sensitivity as  
compared to when a single pedal is used. Raise the  
sensitivity on the sound module.  
Beater  
Install the kick pedal  
securely.  
* Take care not to pinch your fingers.  
Adjusting the Anchor Bolts  
2. Step on the kick pedal and make sure that it’s  
When using the kick pedal on a carpet or on a drum mat  
(TDM series), the slip-prevention tape that’s on the base  
should prevent the KD-9 from moving around.  
properly attached and in a stable position.  
Check to make sure that the base of the KD-9 and the kick  
pedal both make contact with the floor.  
However, if that’s not enough to keep the KD-9 in a fixed  
position, you can adjust things so that the tips of the  
anchor bolts protrude through the base. That should keep  
it in place and make it easier for you to play.  
* When used on flooring, the anchor bolts may damage  
the floor. Adjust the anchor bolts correctly.  
* The tips of the anchor bolts are sharp. Handle with care.  
Bolt  
Base  
When using on the floor  
When using on the carpet  
or drum mat  
Check to be sure they’re making contact with the floor  
* Depending on how you’re using the unit, the bolts  
that attach the pedal to the plate could become loose,  
causing the pedal to rattle during performance.  
In such cases, use commercially available tools to tighten  
the bolts.  
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Setting Up the KD-9  
Recommended Percussion Sound  
Module Parameter Settings  
Connecting to a Percussion  
Sound Module  
Below you will find recommended trigger parameters  
when using the KD-9 with various sound modules.  
* 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.  
The trigger parameters should be adjusted as necessary  
to match the actual state of your configuration, and the  
environment in which it is being used.  
Use the connection cable to connect the KD-9 to your  
percussion sound module (e.g., TD-20X).  
* For details, refer to the owner’s manual for your percus-  
sion sound module.  
Connect the L-shaped plug of the cable to the KD-9’s  
output jack.  
* Make sure KD-9 does not touch the drum stand or other  
pads.  
TD-20X, TD-20, TDW-20, TD-12  
Trig Type  
Sensitivity  
Threshold  
Scan Time  
KD8  
8
4
OUTPUT jack  
2.0  
TD-9  
Trig Type  
KD9  
KIK cable (TD-9, TD-4)  
If “KD9is not shown as a Trig Type value, make settings as  
follows.  
To KICK jack (TD-20X, TD-20, TD-12)  
Trig Type  
KD8  
8
Sensitivity  
Threshold  
4
TD-4  
Pad Type  
KD-9  
If “KD-9is not shown as a Pad Type value, make settings  
as follows.  
Pad Type  
KD-8  
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For EU Countries  
For China  
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For C.A. US Proposition 65  
WARNING  
This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.  
 
When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland  
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