KD-140_e.
KD-140_e.book 2 ページ ２００９年５月１８日 月曜日 午前９時２０分 USING THE UNIT SAFELY About WARNING and CAUTION Notices About the Symbols The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings. The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.
KD-140_e.book 3 ページ ２００９年５月１８日 月曜日 午前９時２０分 IMPORTANT NOTES Placement Additional Precautions 354a 553 • 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. 355b • • 556 • When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit.
KD-140_e.book 4 ページ ２００９年５月１８日 月曜日 午前９時２０分 Main Features • A kick pad featuring a 14-inch mesh head with excellent playing dynamics and response. • High-strength one-piece metal frame ensures stability and a very natural playing “feel.” • Shell covering can be easily replaced for customizing and personalizing the shell design. Contents of the Package ❏ KD-140 Pad ❏ Plastic Beater fig.01.eps fig.02.
KD-140_e.book 5 ページ ２００９年５月１８日 月曜日 午前９時２０分 Assembling the KD-140 3. Tighten bolt ‘A.’ • Each leg’s foot has a very sharp spike at the tip. Please handle with care! Firmly tighten bolt ‘A’ so that the rod is securely fastened. • During assembly, take care that the weight of the trigger pad unit does not pinch your hand or foot. 1. Loosen the knobs that fasten legs and adjust the 4. Adjust the tip of the legs appropriately for the surface on which you’re placing the KD-140. angle of the legs.
KD-140_e.book 6 ページ ２００９年５月１８日 月曜日 午前９時２０分 6. Mounting the kick pedal. If the hoop and kick pedal touch each other, re-mount the pedal by positioning it more towards yourself. 7. Adjust the length of the rod. 8. Adjust the striking point for the beater. Adjust the length of the beater so that strikes near or on the center of the head. Make sure it does not extend beyond the cushion on the back of the head. fig.17-e.
KD-140_e.book 7 ページ ２００９年５月１８日 月曜日 午前９時２０分 Connecting to a Sound Module Use the connection cable to connect the KD-140 to your percussion sound module (e.g., TD-20X). Connect the L-shaped plug of the cable to the KD-140’s OUTPUT jack. Make sure KD-140 does not touch the drum stand or other pads. 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.
KD-140_e.book 8 ページ ２００９年５月１８日 月曜日 午前９時２０分 Adjusting the Head Tension Please tune the head before playing the KD-140. A slightly looser tuning will make the beater response and rebound similar to that of an acoustic bass drum. Head Replacement When to Replace the Head A drum head does not last forever, may eventually wear out and might need to be replaced if any of the following occurs. To avoid malfunctions, please observe the following points.
KD-140_e.book 9 ページ ２００９年５月１８日 月曜日 午前９時２０分 Replacing the Covering 4. Move one end of the covering as far as it will go, • Do not apply excessive force to the sensor and cushion located under the head. Doing so can interfere with accurate detection, and may damage it. • When replacing the covering, avoid touching any parts other than the wing bolts, and be careful that no foreign matter enters the interior of the unit. Otherwise, you risk causing malfunction.
KD-140_e.book 10 ページ ２００９年５月１８日 月曜日 午前９時２０分 Specifications KD-140: V-Kick Pad Size 14 inches Dimensions 550 (W) x 320 (D) x 530 (H) mm 21-11/16 (W) x 12-5/8 (D) x 20-7/8 (H) inches Weights 11.0 kg 24 lbs 5 oz Accessories Plastic beater, Owner’s manual, Connection cable (*1), Drum key (*1) *1 Supplied only if the KD-140 has been purchased as an independent unit. In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.
KD-140_e.book 11 ページ ２００９年５月１８日 月曜日 午前９時２０分 For EU Countries For China For C.A. US (Proposition 65) WARNING This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.
KD-140_e.book 12 ページ ２００９年５月１８日 Information AFRICA EGYPT Al Fanny Trading Office 9, EBN Hagar Al Askalany Street, ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPT TEL: (022)-417-1828 REUNION Maison FO - YAM Marcel 25 Rue Jules Hermann, Chaudron - BP79 97 491 Ste Clotilde Cedex, REUNION ISLAND TEL: (0262) 218-429 SOUTH AFRICA T.O.M.S. Sound & Music (Pty)Ltd. 2 ASTRON ROAD DENVER JOHANNESBURG ZA 2195, SOUTH AFRICA TEL: (011)417 3400 Paul Bothner(PTY)Ltd.
KD-140_e.
