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04/25/06 - Important Notification for PDX-8 Users

Roland Corporation has some important information for all PDX-8 V-Pad users. Some PDX-8 pads may experience a problem with the rim sensor causing inconsistent triggering of rim shots resulting in no or very low sound volume.

If you find an orange color, round-shaped sticker next to the serial number seal on the bottom of the PDX-8 V-Pad, it has been inspected and approved. If not, we ask your cooperation to check your PDX-8, and take appropriate measures as shown below.

Make sure your drum kit is setup properly and use the following procedure to test the PDX-8:

1) Strike the rim facing you on the pad, under the V-Drums logo, at the six o 'clock position. You should hear the sound assigned to the rim trigger.

2) If the rim sound triggers inconsistently and you are using TD-6KW, or TD-3KW, adjust the rim sensitivity. Raise the value of sensitivity to the max level shown on the leaflet included in the PDX-8 package. If the triggering doesn't improve, Roland would like to resolve this problem by fixing the rim sensor. Please contact our Customer Service department at (323) 890-3700, ext.2289.

As always, Roland Corporation would like to ensure your complete satisfaction with our products. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this may have caused.

Thank you very much for using Roland products.