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Placement

•  Do not expose the product 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 product.

•  Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials 

to remain on this product for long periods of 

time. Such objects can discolor or otherwise 

harmfully aff ect the fi nish.

•  Depending on the material and temperature of 

the surface on which you place the product, its 

rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface.

As a precautionary measure, we recommend 

the use of a drum mat.

•  Do not put anything that contains water on 

this product. Also, avoid the use of insecticides, 

perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., 

near the product. Swiftly wipe away any liquid 

that spills on the product using a dry, soft cloth.

Maintenance

•  For everyday cleaning wipe the product 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 product thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.

•  Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or 

solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of 

discoloration and/or deformation.

 WARNING

Do not disassemble or modify by yourself

Do not open or perform any internal 

modifi cations on the product. (The 

only exception would be where this 

manual provides specifi c instructions 

which should be followed in order to put in place 

user-installable options.)

Do not repair or replace parts by yourself

Do not attempt to repair the product, 

or replace parts within it (except 

when this manual provides specifi c 

instructions directing you to do so). 

Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest 

Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland 

distributor, as listed on the “Information.”

Do not use or store in the following types of 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 fl oors); 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.

Do not place in an unstable location

Make sure you always have the product 

placed so it is level and sure to remain 

stable. Never place it on stands that 

could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

 WARNING

Adults must provide supervision in places where 
children are present

When using the product in locations 

where children are present, be careful 

so no mishandling of the product can 

take place. An adult should always be 

on hand to provide supervision and guidance.

Do not drop or subject to strong impact

Protect the product from strong 

impact.
(Do not drop it!)

 CAUTION

Avoid climbing on top of the product, or placing heavy 
objects on it

Never climb on top of, nor place heavy 

objects on the product.

Take care not to get fi ngers pinched by moving parts

Take care not to pinch your fi ngers 

or other parts of your body when 

operating the moving parts of the 

pedal or drum throne. If small children 

use this equipment, make sure they have adult 

supervision and guidance.

Keep small items out of the reach of children

Keep removable parts (screws, nuts, 

memory lock) out of the reach of small 

children to prevent them from being 

swallowed accidentally.

1. 

Open the tripod

Loosen wing bolt “B” and open the tripod all the way to the stopper.
When the tripod is fully open, fi rmly fasten wing bolt “B,” which you 

loosened earlier.

Wing bolt “B”

2. 

Attach the seat

Loosen wing bolt “A,” raise the upper 

pipe to the desired height, and 

provisionally tighten wing bolt “A,” so 

that the upper pipe does not drop.

Next, use the drum key to loosen 

the square-head bolt of the memory 

lock, and lower the memory lock to 

the position shown in the illustration 

below.
Attach the seat, and tighten the T-bolt 

to fasten it securely.

3. 

Adjust the height of the seat

Loosen wing bolt “A” and adjust the throne to the desired height.
When you’ve adjusted the height as desired, securely tighten wing bolt 

“A.” Next, align the memory lock to the position shown in the illustration 

below, and securely tighten the square-head bolt of the memory lock 

to fasten it.

*  Using the memory lock will prevent the seat from descending 

during performance.

Square-head 

bolt of the 

memory lock

Wing bolt 

“A” 

Drumsticks

Use the drumsticks to play the V-Drums.

Upper pipe

Wing bolt “A” 

Square-head bolt of 

the memory lock

Kick Pedal

Beater

Square-Head bolt “A”

Foot board

Beater holder

Square-Head bolt “B”

Angle adjuster

Roller

Spring

Lock nut

Adjusting nut

Hoop clamp

Assembling the Kick Pedal

Before using this product, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES”. 

These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the product. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of 

every feature provided by your new product, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

1. 

Attach the beater

Use the drum key to loosen square-head bolt “A.” Next, insert the beater 

into the beater holder with the prastic beater facing the head, as shown 

in the illustration below. Then, secure it by tightening square-head bolt 

“A,” which you loosened earlier.

Square-Head 

bolt “A”

Plastic beater

NOTE

The mesh head can wear down a felt beater. We recommend using a 

plastic beater.

2. 

Attach to the V-Drums kick pad

Insert the kick pad’s pedal attachment plate into the hoop clamp of the 

kick pedal, and fasten it.

*  For details, refer to the owner’s manual of the V-Drums kick pad.

3. 

Adjust the angle of the beater

Loosen square-head bolt “B” and adjust the beater to the desired angle.
When you’ve set the angle, fi rmly tighten square-head bolt “B” to secure 

it.

Square-Head 

bolt “B”

4. 

Adjust the spring

Loosen the adjusting nut to adjust the tension of the spring.
Once you’ve got the tension adjusted to your liking, fi rmly secure the lock 

nut against the adjusting nut.

Loosen

Adjust

Secure the lock nut 

against the adjusting nut

*  Take care not to pinch your 

fi ngers during assembly.

*  There is a risk of injury if the kick 

pedal is used barefoot. Please 

wear suitable footwear.

Drum Throne

Seat

Memory lock

Wing bolt “A” 

Tripod

Stopper

Wing bolt “B”

T-bolt

Assembling the Drum Throne

Main Specifi cations

Roland DAP-3X: Drum Accessory Package

<Kick Pedal>

 

Weight

2.2 kg (4 lbs 14 oz)

 

Beater

Plastic/felt

<Drum Throne>

 

Seat

Diameter: 305 mm (12-1/16 inches)

 

Height

490–670 mm (19-5/16–26-7/16 inches)

 

Weight

4.3 kg (9 lbs 8 oz)

<Drumsticks>

 

Length

406 mm (16 inches)

 

Material

Ash

*  In the interest of product improvement, the 

specifi cations and/or appearance of this 

product are subject to change without prior 

notice.

Copyright © 2012 ROLAND CORPORATION

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 either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

*  Take care not to pinch your fi ngers 

during assembly.

*  Use the memory lock correctly, so 

the seat doesn’t descend while you’re 

performing.

*  Never tilt the throne while seated on 

it, and try to avoid unnatural postures 

while using the throne; doing so may 

cause malfunction or deformation.

IMPORTANT NOTES

WARNING

This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.

For C.A. US (Proposition 65)

Used for instructions intended to alert the 
user to the risk of injury or material 
damage should the unit be used 
improperly. 
* Material damage refers to damage or 

other adverse effects caused with 
respect to the home and all its 
furnishings, as well to domestic animals 
or pets. 

Used for instructions intended to alert the 
user to the risk of death or severe injury 
should the unit be used improperly. 

The       symbol alerts the user to things that must be 
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is 
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the 
case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord 
plug must be unplugged from the outlet. 

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. 

The       symbol alerts the user to items that must never be 
carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must 
not be done is indicated by the design contained within 
the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that 
the unit must never be disassembled. 

About       WARNING and       CAUTION Notices

About the Symbols

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

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