Roland KPD-70 Dedicated Pedal Board Owner's Manual

About the Symbols

WARNING: Indicates instructions for use that, if not followed, could result in death or severe personal injury.

CAUTION: Indicates instructions for use that, if not followed, could result in damage to the unit or other property.

NOTICE: Indicates important information and tips for operation or maintenance.

About WARNING and CAUTION Notices

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

• Do not modify or disassemble the unit yourself. Otherwise, you risk causing malfunction.
• Do not replace or repair parts yourself. Be sure to contact your dealer, a Roland service center, or an authorized Roland dealer.
• For a list of Roland service centers, refer to the Roland website.
• Do not store or use the unit in the following types of locations:
  • Locations subject to extreme temperatures (e.g., direct sunlight, near a heating duct, in an enclosed vehicle).
  • Damp locations (e.g., bathrooms, washrooms, on wet floors).
  • Locations exposed to smoke or steam.
  • Locations subject to salt exposure.
  • Locations exposed to rain.
  • Dusty or sandy locations.
  • Locations subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.
  • Poorly ventilated locations.
• Use only the stand that is recommended. This unit should only be used with a stand recommended by Roland.
• Precautions Regarding Placement of this Unit on a Stand: Be sure to follow the instructions in the Owner's Manual when placing this unit on a stand. If it is not set up properly, you risk creating an unstable situation, which may result in injury.
• Do not place the unit in an unstable location. Otherwise, you risk the unit toppling over, resulting in injury.
• Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the unit. Never place containers containing liquids on the unit. Never allow foreign objects (e.g., coins, wires, water, juice) to enter the unit. Doing so may cause short circuits, faulty operation, or other malfunctions.

WARNING

• Turn off the unit if any abnormality or malfunction occurs. In the following cases, turn off the power immediately and contact your dealer, a Roland service center, or an authorized Roland dealer for service:
  • If objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto, the unit.
  • If an unusual odor or smoke occurs.
  • If the unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise become wet).
  • If the unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
• Be cautious to protect children from injury. Always make sure that an adult is on hand to provide guidance and supervision when the unit is being used in places where children are present, or when a child will be using the unit.
• Do not drop or subject the unit to strong impact. Otherwise, you risk causing malfunction or damage.

CAUTION

• Use only the recommended (specific) stands. This unit is designed to be used in combination with specific stands manufactured by Roland (e.g., KSC-70/KSC-50). If used in combination with other stands, you risk a lack of stability, leading to injuries.
• Route all power cords and cables in such a way as to prevent them from getting entangled. Injury could result if someone were to trip on a cable and cause the unit to topple or fall.
• Avoid climbing on or placing heavy objects on the unit or its top. Otherwise, you risk the unit toppling over, resulting in injury.
• Keep small items out of the reach of children. To prevent accidental ingestion of the parts listed below, always keep them out of the reach of children.

Parts Included

• Screws

IMPORTANT NOTES

Placement

• Do not allow lighting devices that are normally used while their light source is very close to the unit (such as a piano light) or powerful spotlights to shine onto the unit for extended periods of time. Excessive heat can discolor or deform the unit.
• When moving the unit from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity are very different, condensation may form inside the unit (water droplets). 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 all condensation has completely evaporated.
• Do not paste decals, stickers, or the like onto the instrument. Peeling them off may damage the exterior finish of the instrument.
• Do not place anything else or containers containing liquid on the unit. Also, whenever any liquid has been spilled on the surface of this unit, be sure to wipe it up promptly using a soft, dry cloth.

Maintenance

• To clean the unit, use a soft, dry cloth, or one that is slightly dampened. Try to wipe the entire surface using an equal amount of water and rubbing alcohol, moving the cloth along with the grain of the wood. Rubbing too hard in the same area can damage the finish.
• Never use solvents of any kind, such as benzine, thinners, or alcohol, to avoid the possibility of discoloration or deformation.
• As with any wood-crafted product, some contraction and expansion of the wood can occur depending on the way the unit is used and the environment in which it is used. Over time, this can cause some of the screws to start coming loose. To ensure worry-free, safe use of the unit, you should periodically check the tightness of the screws shown in the illustration. If you find any that are loose, use a screwdriver to tighten them.

Installation

Pedal Board Installation

1. Attach the installation hardware to the inside of the side boards.
2. Fasten the pedal board (-70KPD) to the stand as shown in the illustration.
3. Connect the cable of the pedal board to Pedal jack 2 on the rear panel of the FP-30/FP-30X/FP-50E.

Important: Avoid scratches!

Parts Included

• Installation hardware
• Screws (4 x 14 mm) x 2
• Screws (6 x 14 mm) x 6
• Pedal Board (-70KPD)