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Ave.1. Calle 11, Apartado 10237,
San Jose, COSTA RICA
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Orionweg 30
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Asuncion PARAGUAY
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Distribuciones Musicales SAC
Juan Fanning 530
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Lima - Peru
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Francisco Acuna de Figueroa 
1771
C.P.: 11.800 
Montevideo, URUGUAY
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Allegro,C.A.
Av.las industrias edf.Guitar import
#7 zona Industrial de Turumo
Caracas, Venezuela
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Austrian Office
Eduard-Bodem-Gasse 8,
A-6020 Innsbruck, AUSTRIA
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HR - 10000 Zagreb
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s.r.o
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CZ - 180 00 PRAHA 8,
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TEL: (2) 830 20270
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Nordhavnsvej 7, Postbox 880,
DK-2100 Copenhagen
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TEL: 3916 6200
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Elannontie 5
FIN-01510 Vantaa, FINLAND
TEL: (0)9 68 24 020
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Musikinstrumente HmbH.
Oststrasse 96, 22844 Norderstedt, 
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TEL: (040) 52 60090 
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STOLLAS S.A.
Music Sound Light
155, New National Road
Patras 26442, GREECE
TEL: 2610 435400 
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Warehouse Area ‘DEPO’ Pf.83
H-2046 Torokbalint, HUNGARY
TEL: (23) 511011
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G2 Calmount Park, Calmount 
Avenue, Dublin 12
Republic of IRELAND
TEL: (01) 4294444
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Viale delle Industrie 8, 
20020 Arese, Milano, ITALY
TEL: (02) 937-78300
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Kontor Norge
Lilleakerveien 2 Postboks 95 
Lilleaker N-0216 Oslo 
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TEL: 2273 0074
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ROLAND POLSKA SP. Z O.O.
ul. Kty Grodziskie 16B
03-289 Warszawa, POLAND
TEL: (022) 678 9512 
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Portugal Office
Cais das Pedras, 8/9-1 Dto
4050-465, Porto, PORTUGAL
TEL: 22 608 00 60
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FBS LINES
Piata Libertatii 1,
535500 Gheorgheni, ROMANIA
TEL: (266) 364 609
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MuTek
Dorozhnaya ul.3,korp.6
117 545 Moscow, RUSSIA 
TEL: (095) 981-4967
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DAN Acoustic s.r.o. 
Povazská 18.
SK - 940 01 Nové Zámky
TEL: (035) 6424 330
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Paseo García Faria, 33-35 
08005 Barcelona SPAIN
TEL: 93 493 91 00
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Danvik Center 28, 2 tr. 
S-131 30 Nacka SWEDEN 
TEL: (0)8 702 00 20
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Roland (Switzerland) AG 
Landstrasse 5, Postfach,
CH-4452 Itingen, SWITZERLAND
TEL:(061)975-9987
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EURHYTHMICS Ltd.
P.O.Box: 37-a.
Nedecey Str. 30
UA - 89600 Mukachevo, UKRAINE
TEL: (03131) 414-40
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Roland (U.K.) Ltd.
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SA7 9FJ, 
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Moon Stores
No.1231&1249 Rumaytha 
Building Road 3931, Manama 339 
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TEL: 17 813 942 
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MOCO INC.
No.41 Nike St., Dr.Shariyati Ave.,
Roberoye Cerahe Mirdamad
Tehran, IRAN
TEL: (021)-2285-4169
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Halilit P. Greenspoon & Sons 
Ltd.
8 Retzif Ha'alia Hashnia St.
Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL
TEL: (03) 6823666
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MUSIC HOUSE CO. LTD. FREDDY 
FOR MUSIC 
P. O. Box 922846
Amman 11192 JORDAN
TEL: (06) 5692696
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EASA HUSAIN AL-YOUSIFI & 
SONS CO.
Al-Yousifi Service Center
P.O.Box 126 (Safat) 13002 
KUWAIT
TEL: 00 965 802929
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George Zeidan St., Chahine Bldg., 
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Beirut, LEBANON
TEL: (01) 20-1441
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TALENTZ CENTRE L.L.C.
Malatan House No.1
Al Noor Street, Ruwi
SULTANATE OF OMAN
TEL: 2478 3443
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Al Emadi Co. (Badie Studio & 
Stores)
P.O. Box 62, Doha, QATAR
TEL: 4423-554
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aDawliah Universal Electronics 
APL
Behind Pizza Inn
Prince Turkey Street
aDawliah Building,
PO BOX 2154,
Alkhobar 31952
SAUDI ARABIA
TEL: (03) 8643601
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Technical Light & Sound Center
PO BOX 13520 BLDG No.17 
ABDUL WAHAB KANAWATI.ST 
RAWDA DAMASCUS, SYRIA
TEL: (011) 223-5384
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ZUHAL DIS TICARET A.S.
Galip Dede Cad. No.37
Beyoglu - Istanbul / TURKEY
TEL: (0212) 249 85 10
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Zak Electronics & Musical 
Instruments Co. L.L.C.
Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg., 
No. 14, Ground Floor, Dubai, 
U.A.E.
TEL: (04) 3360715
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CANADA 
Roland Canada Ltd.
(Head Office)
5480 Parkwood Way Richmond B. 
C., V6V 2M4 CANADA 
TEL: (604) 270 6626 
Roland Canada Ltd.
(Toronto Office)
170 Admiral Boulevard
Mississauga On L5T 2N6 CANADA 
TEL: (905) 362 9707 
U. S. A. 
Roland Corporation U.S.
5100 S. Eastern Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938,
U. S. A.
TEL: (323) 890 3700
As of Jan. 1, 2009 (ROLAND)
Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland
distributor in your country as shown below.
 
USING THE UNIT SAFELY
 
002b
 
• Do not open or perform any internal modifica-
tions on the unit. (The only exception would be 
where this manual provides specific instruc-
tions which should be followed in order to put 
in place user-installable options.)
.......................................................................................................................
 
003
 
• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace 
parts within it (except when this manual 
provides specific instructions directing you to 
do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the 
nearest Roland Service Center, or an autho-
rized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Infor-
mation.”
.......................................................................................................................
 
004
 
• Never install the unit in any of the following 
locations.
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., 
direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near 
a heating duct, on top of heat-generating 
equipment); or are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet 
floors); or are
• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are
• Subject to salt exposure; or are
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty or sandy; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration and 
shakiness.
.......................................................................................................................
 
005
 
• This unit should be used only with a stand 
(MDS series) that is recommended by Roland.
.......................................................................................................................
 
006
 
• When using the unit with a stand (MDS series) 
recommended by Roland, the stand (MDS series) 
must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to 
remain stable. If not using a stand (MDS series), 
you still need to make sure that any location you 
choose for placing the unit provides a level 
surface that will properly support the unit, and 
keep it from wobbling.
.......................................................................................................................
 
007
 
• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it 
is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it 
on stands that could wobble, or on inclined 
surfaces.
.......................................................................................................................
 
011
 
• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable 
material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind 
(water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.
.......................................................................................................................
 
013
 
• In households with small children, an adult 
should provide supervision until the child is 
capable of following all the rules essential for 
the safe operation of the unit.
.......................................................................................................................
 
014
 
• Do not drop the unit.
.......................................................................................................................
 
104
 
• Try to prevent cords and cables from 
becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables 
should be placed so they are out of the reach 
of children.
.......................................................................................................................
 
106
 
• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects 
on the unit.
.......................................................................................................................
 
add
 
• Install only the accessories or parts to the drum 
stand that are recommended by Roland. 
Remove only the specified screws during the 
installation.
.......................................................................................................................
 
118a
 
• Anything that you’ve removed, whether it be 
the nuts, washers, or screws must be placed in 
a safe location out of the reach of children, so 
there’s no chance of them being swallowed 
accidentally.
.......................................................................................................................
 
add
 
• If you need to move the stand, take note of the 
precautions listed below. At least two persons 
are required to safely lift and move the stand. It 
should be handled carefully, all the while 
keeping it level. Make sure to have a firm grip, 
to protect yourself from injury and the 
instrument from damage.
• Check to make sure the hand knobs, bolts 
and screws securing the stand have not 
become loose.
Fasten them again securely whenever you 
notice any loosening.
• Disconnect the power cord.
• Disconnect all cords coming from external 
devices.
.............................................................................................................
 
Placement
 
354a
 
• 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
 
• 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.
 
356
 
• 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.
 
360
 
• Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet 
may discolor or mar the surface.
You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening. If you do so, 
please make sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally.
 
add
 
• Make sure to firmly tighten all hand knobs and bolts after you have assembled the stand and attached 
any components. You should probably also try to make a habit of checking and retightening them if 
necessary before every performance. You risk injury if you have loose screws or clamps, since a pad or 
component can fall unexpectedly.
 
add
 
• When setting up or storing the stand, be careful not to pinch your hands or fingers in the stand joints.
 
add
 
• Do not apply undue force to the hand knobs, pipes, mounts, etc.
 
Maintenance
 
401a
 
• 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. After-
wards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
 
402
 
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration 
and/or deformation.
 
Additional Precautions
 
553
 
• 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.
 
556
 
• 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.
 
558a
 
• 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).
 
558d
 
• 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.
 
559a
 
• 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.
 
962a
 
• In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to 
change without prior notice.
 
IMPORTANT NOTES