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Problem

Items to check

Action

Page

Problems with sound

A specific pad does

not sound

Are the cables correctly connected to each

pad and pedal?

Check the connections.

p. 3

Could the instrument be “OFF”?

Assign an instrument.

p. 14

Could the instrument’s “Volume” be lowered? Adjust the instrument’s “Volume.”

p. 14

Could user samples have been deleted?

If you delete the user sample that’s assigned

to a pad, it will not produce sound.
Either load the user sample once again, or

assign a different instrument.

p. 15

Is the pad type specified correctly?

Specify the type of pad.

p. 21

Are the cables correctly connected to each

pad and pedal?

Check the connections.

p. 3

No sound/Insufficient

volume

Is the product correctly connected to the

external devices?

Check the connections.

p. 3

Could the unit’s volume be lowered?

Adjust the volume to an appropriate level.

p. 9

Could the volume of the connected

amplified speaker be lowered?

–

Have you made the correct input selection

on your audio system?

Check your audio system.

–

Could the volume be lowered on the device

connected to the MIX IN jack?

Adjust the volume to an appropriate level.

–

Is the unit’s input level lowered?

Adjust the volume to an appropriate level.

p. 8

Could “Local Control” be “OFF”?

Set “Local Control” to “ON.”

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Could you be using carbon or metal sticks?

Use wood or plastic sticks. Using carbon

or metal sticks might make the sensor

malfunction.

–

Could you be using metal brushes?

Use nylon brushes. Using metal brushes

might make the sensor malfunction, or

might scratch the pad.

–

Problems with SD card

SD card is connected

but not recognized/

Data is not visible

Is the SD card formatted correctly?

Format the SD card on this product.

p. 22

Can’t play MP3/WAV

file

Does the product support the sampling

frequency and bit rate of the MP3 file, or the

sampling frequency and bit depth of the

WAV file?

Use MP3/WAV files that the product

supports.

p. 23

Playback may be unable to keep up if you

raise the playback speed of a high bit-rate

of MP3.

–

Can’t play or import

an audio file

Is the audio file format correct?

Check the audio file format, file name, and

file name extension.

p. 23

Is the audio file in the correct location?

Check the location of the audio file.

p. 23

Could a large number of audio files be in the

folder?

Keep the number of audio files in a folder to

200 or fewer.

–

Troubleshooting

Summary of Contents for TD-17

Page 1: ...operating the unit AUTO OFF function p 23 If you don t want the power to turn off automatically set AUTO OFF to OFF Practicing Sounding a click metronome p 9 You can practice while listening to a click sound Practicing along with a song p 9 Songs that are ideal for practice are built into this unit You can practice along with these songs Recording a song that you re practicing p 10 You can use the...

Page 2: ...ctly Playing in Time with the Beat TIME CHECK 11 Developing Internal Timing Sense QUIET COUNT 11 WARM UPS 12 Sounding a Click Along with a Song Guide Track 13 Playing a Guide Track with an Internal Song 13 Playing Your Own Guide Track with a Song 13 Customizing a Kit 14 Choosing a Pad to Edit 14 Selecting an Instrument ASSIGN 14 Adjusting the Volume of Each Pad LEVEL 14 Importing and Playing Audio...

Page 3: ... Processing or Now Saving MIX IN jack You can connect an audio player and play along or record with a favorite song The sound that s input to this jack will be output to the MASTER OUTPUT jacks and the PHONES jack PHONES jack Connect headphones sold separately here Even if headphones are connected sound will still be output from the MASTER OUTPUT jacks MASTER OUTPUT L MONO R jacks These jacks outp...

Page 4: ...l be turned off automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used for playing music or its buttons or controls were operated AUTO OFF function If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically disengage the AUTO OFF function p 23 Making Hi hat Settings If you re using a VH 10 or VH 11 V hi hat subsequently called a VH adjust the offset on this unit This...

Page 5: ...n pairing succeeds TD 17 AUDIO is added to the list of Paired Devices on your mobile device In addition this unit s screen indicates Connected 7 Press the DRUM KIT button to return to the KIT screen Connecting an Already Paired Mobile Device 1 Turn on the Bluetooth function of the mobile device MEMO 5 5 If you were unable to establish a connection using the procedure above tap TD 17 AUDIO that is ...

Page 6: ...g Pairing is in progress Blink several times Connection or disconnection is in progress Lit Bluetooth audio is connected Unlit Bluetooth audio is not connected Disabling the Bluetooth Functionality Disable the Bluetooth functionality if you don t want this unit to be connected via Bluetooth with your mobile device 1 Minimize the volume of this unit and of the connected mobile device 2 Press the SE...

Page 7: ...op hi hat It corresponds to the sound of the head side of the connected trigger input Playing method Explanation Edge shot Edge sensor This playing method involves striking the edge of the top hi hat with the shoulder of the stick When played as shown in the figure the rim side sound of the connected trigger input is triggered Striking directly on the edge i e exactly from the side will not produc...

Page 8: ... trigger signal that s received when you strike a pad User sample icon When using a user sample p 15 Making Overall Settings Here s how to make overall settings for the entire unit 1 Press the SETUP button 2 Use the dial to select a menu item and press the ENTER button 3 Use the function buttons buttons or dial to edit the value Confirming an Operation Editing aValue Confirm an operation Proceed t...

Page 9: ...nt to edit 3 Use the function buttons buttons or dial to edit the value page 14 Performing or Recording Along with a Song Performing Along with a Song from an Audio Player or Mobile Device 1 Play back the audio player that s connected to the MIX IN jack or via Bluetooth 2 Press the F2 MIX VOL button to adjust the volume of the song p 8 Recording p 10 1 In the KIT screen press the t button 2 Press ...

Page 10: ...from a device connected via the MIX IN jack or Bluetooth play back the song on the connected device while you record as described in Recording Selecting and recording a song 1 Select the song p 9 2 Press the t button The REC STANDBY screen appears this unit is in record standby condition 3 Turn the dial to select what will be recorded 4 Press the F1 button to add a check mark to SONG 5 Press the s...

Page 11: ... to finish TIME CHECK settings In the TIME CHECK screen you can press the F2 MENU button to change the pads that are evaluated and the number of measures that are scored Parameter Value Explanation Score Specifies whether the score will be shown in the screen OFF Your performance will not be scored Only the timing will be checked ON 4 8 16 32 meas The score will be shown in the screen You can also...

Page 12: ...ficult You can also adjust the tempo according to your level of skill MEMO After starting WARM UPS you can press the F3 PAUSE button to pause or resume While paused you can press the F1 STOP button to stop 1 In the COACH MENU screen p 11 press the F3 WARM UPS button 2 Press the F3 START button to start Step 1 Change Up In this step the rhythm type will change every two measures Starting from half ...

Page 13: ...s the s button The guide track plays together with the song playback As necessary adjust the volume of the guide track p 8 MEMO 5 5 To mute the guide track press the F3 button to clear the check box 5 5 For details on the internal songs refer to Data List PDF PlayingYour Own GuideTrack with a Song To play back the guide track of your choice prepare a song in WAV file format and an audio file that ...

Page 14: ...e you can also hold down the ENTER button and press the PAD SELECT button to switch directly between the head and rim bow edge bell Selecting an Instrument ASSIGN Here s how to select the instrument that s played by each pad 1 Press the ASSIGN button The INST ASSIGN screen appears Instrument group name Instrument name 2 Select the pad that you want to edit 3 Use the buttons to move the cursor to t...

Page 15: ...also updated so that they will sound correctly If you executed Renumber and then load previously saved backup data or kit backup data that does not include user samples the user samples assigned to the kit will no longer be correctly reproduced Menu Explanation Optimize Optimizing the user sample area If you repeatedly import and delete user samples the user sample area might become fragmented red...

Page 16: ...1 Press the USER SAMPLE button 2 Use the dial to select the user sample that you want to assign and press the F3 ASSIGN button The SAMPLE ASSIGN screen appears 3 Select the pad that you want to edit p 14 4 Use the dial to select the instrument main or sub to which you want to assign the sample and press the F3 EXECUTE button A confirmation message appears If you decide to cancel press the EXIT but...

Page 17: ...Adjusts the reverberation By adjusting the room ambience the type and size of the room you can obtain a more natural drum sound with a sense of presence The ambience effect can be applied to each kit You can also specify how much effect is applied to each pad MULTI FX Specifies an effect for the entire kit MULTI FX multi effect let you choose one of 30 types of effect and apply it The multi effect...

Page 18: ...s p 19 4 Press the DRUM KIT button to return to the KIT screen Copying a Kit Here s how to copy this unit s kit settings or return the factory set kit settings NOTE When you execute a copy operation the contents of the copy destination are overwritten If the destination contains settings that you want to keep back them up to an SD card p 19 1 Press the OTHER button 2 Use the function buttons and t...

Page 19: ...er sample icon shown only if a kit that uses user samples p 15 is selected If you are backing up loading the backup data that does not include user samples you can t select the With User Sample check box 4 Press the F3 EXECUTE button A confirmation message appears If you decide to cancel press the EXIT button 5 Press the ENTER button to execute Note when backing up or loading If you back up user s...

Page 20: ...ngs Specify the USB settings AUTO OFF Automatically turns the power off after a specified time AUTO OFF Specify the AUTO OFF setting p 23 System Info Displays the program version Displays the program version Factory Reset Returning to the Factory Settings Return to the factory settings p 24 Reference For details on the parameters that can be edited refer to Data List PDF 1 Press the SETUP button T...

Page 21: ...n SD card or loaded into this unit MEMO You can also back up or load individual kits p 19 Backing Up to an SD Card Here s how to save all settings that are stored in this unit up to 99 sets 1 Insert an SD card into this unit p 3 2 Press the SETUP button 3 Use the dial to select the SD Card and press the ENTER button The SD CARD MENU screen appears 4 Use the dial to select the Save Backup and press...

Page 22: ...e dial to select the Delete and press the ENTER button The SD CARD DELETE screen appears 4 Turn the dial to select the backup data that you want to delete F1 BACKUP button Deletes backup data F2 1 KIT button Deletes kit backup data 5 Press the F3 EXECUTE button A confirmation message appears If you decide to cancel press the EXIT button 6 Press the ENTER button to execute Formatting an SD Card Her...

Page 23: ...ng the Power AutomaticallyTurn off After aTime AUTO OFF The power to this unit will be turned off automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used for playing music or its buttons or controls were operated AUTO OFF function If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically disengage the AUTO OFF function To restore power turn the power on again 1 Press...

Page 24: ...settings to your SD card p 21 1 Press the SETUP button 2 Use the dial to select the Factory Reset and press the ENTER button The FACTORY RESET screen appears MEMO If you want all user samples to also be returned to their factory set state use the dial to add a check mark to Reset with User Sample All user samples in this unit are overwritten by the factory set data 3 Press the F3 EXECUTE button A ...

Page 25: ...IX IN jack Adjust the volume to an appropriate level Is the unit s input level lowered Adjust the volume to an appropriate level p 8 Could Local Control be OFF Set Local Control to ON PDF Could you be using carbon or metal sticks Use wood or plastic sticks Using carbon or metal sticks might make the sensor malfunction Could you be using metal brushes Use nylon brushes Using metal brushes might mak...

Page 26: ... MIDI appears You can check this from the settings inside an app such as GarageBand p 5 Can t connect to Bluetooth audio If this unit is visible as a device in the mobile device s Bluetooth settings Delete the device s registration turn the Bluetooth Audio function OFF and then ON again and establish pairing once again p 5 If this unit is not visible as a device Turn the mobile device s Bluetooth ...

Page 27: ...nit and the stand might be loose If any are loose tighten them securely Disconnect the power cord Disconnect all cords coming from external devices 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 small children Removable Parts Cable cap Repairs and Data Before sending the unit away for repairs be sure to m...

Page 28: ...roduct at the time that the document was issued For the latest information refer to the Roland website Intellectual Property Right It is forbidden by law to make an audio recording video recording copy or revision of a third party s copyrighted work musical work video work broadcast live performance or other work whether in whole or in part and distribute sell lease perform or broadcast it without...

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