Setup guide
NOTE
Continuous playing may cause dis-coloration
of the pad, but this will not aect the Pad’s
function.
Other side
When you’ve nished making connections, turn on the power as described
in the TD-15 Owner’s Manual, and verify that you can hear sound.
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Stand
TD-15KV parts
02 03
Connection procedure
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01
05
VH-11(Hi-hat)
* Insert the plug rmly,
making sure it’s all
the way in.
1. Loosen the clutch screw and let the hi-hat rest naturally on
the motion sensor unit.
2. Press the [MENU] button, and then press the (
) cursor
button to scroll the screen until the SYSTEM icon appears.
3. Press the [F3] (SYSTEM) button.
The SYSTEM screen will appear.
4. Use the cursor buttons (
/ ) to select “Pad Settings,” and
then press the [F3] (ENTER) button.
PAD SETTINGS screen will appear.
5. Press the [F1] (TYPE) button.
6. Use the cursor buttons (
/ ) to select “HH.”
7. Use the value dial to select “VH-11.”
8. Press the [F3] (ADVNCD) button, and then press the [F3]
(HIHAT) button.
The following screen will appear.
9. While you watch the meter that’s displayed in the left side of the
screen, turn the VH-11’s VH oset adjustment screw to adjust it.
Adjust the screw so that the black
appears in the meter.
Check the included items
Setup Guide
Stand (MDS-9V)
Hi-hat mount Cymbal mount x 2
Cable clip x 4
Cable tie x 2
Drum key
MDS-9V Owner’s
manual
Kick pad (KD-9) V-Hi-hat (VH-11)
V-Pad for snare/tom
(PDX-100 x 2)
V-Pad for tom
(PD-85 x 2)
Drum sound
module (TD-15)
Connection cable
(special for TD-15)
AC adaptor
Assemble the stand Attach the parts
Connect the pads to the drum
sound module
1. Connect the cable to the
TD-15 as shown in the
illustration.
Insert the connector all the
way, then turn the knobs
to fasten it securely.
2. Labels indicating the
pad to be connected are
attached to the cable.
Make connections as
shown in the illustration.
Connect the AC adaptor and speakers
Attach the snare (PDX-100) and
toms (PDX-100/PD-85)
Attach the hi-hat (VH-11)
Attach the crash cymbal (CY-12C) and ride cymbal (CY-13R)
Attach the sound module (TD-15)
Adjusting the oset.
Detailed explanation of each part
* Use a commercially available hi-hat stand.
This completes assembly and connections.
* Fasten the cables so that they will not obstruct your playing; use cable clips
at locations marked
, and cable ties at locations marked .
Make sure to wrap the cable ties around the pipes.
Manual set
Setup Guide (this document)
TD-15 Owner’s Manual
* The parts needed to attach the hi-hat and cymbals are
included in the respective packing cartons.
V-Cymbal for crash
(CY-12C)
V-Cymbal for ride
(CY-13R)
If you’re using the VH-11 V-hi-hat, execute the oset adjustment from the TD-15 after making connections.
This adjustment is required in order to correctly detect open, close, and pedal operations.
If the closed hi-hat sound is dicult to attain, rotate the VH oset
adjustment screw towards “CLOSE.”
If the open hi-hat sound is dicult to attain, rotate the screw
towards “OPEN.”
* If the sound cuts o when you strike the hi-hat forcefully, rotate the VH
Oset adjustment screw towards “OPEN.”
* Do not spread open the stand farther than 135 degrees as shown in the illustration.
Nor should you spread the stand wider than 1.2 meters (48 inches).
Attach the kick pedal (KD-9)
Install the kick
pedal securely.
* Adjust the position
at which the TD-15
is attached so
it doesn’t make
contact with the
VH-11.
As seen from the front
As soon as you open the package, check to see that all items are included. If anything is missing, please contact your dealer.
* Use a commercially available kick pedal.
D: Cymbal mounts
C: Pad mounts
B: Snare pipe
A: Hand knobs
You do not need to
attach the hi-hat
mount.
If the stand wobbles,
loosen this hand
knob and adjust the
height.
Assembly procedure
1. Loosen the hand knobs
(A, two locations) and
spread open the left and
right legs of the stand as
shown in the illustration.
3. Adjust the pad mounts
(C, four locations) as
shown in the illustration.
2. Loosen the hand knob
of the snare pipe (B), and
pull out the snare pipe
toward the side of the
performer.
4. Attach the cymbal mounts
(D, two locations) as
shown in the illustration.
1.2 m
135˚
135˚
Adjusting the head tension
Adjust the tension so that the pad responds to
your strikes with the appropriate feel.
* If you’re using the PDX-100, tension the head
somewhat tighter.
1. Adjust each tuning bolt little by little, across
the head as indicated in the illustration.
2. Adjust the tightness of each tuning bolt so
that the head is tensioned evenly.
PD-85
4 1
2 3
5
2 1
5 3
4
6
PDX-100
Tighten
Loosen
Loosen
Tighten
RodRod
PD-85PDX-100
CY-12C
CY-13R
PD-85 PD-85
PDX-100
PDX-100
KD-9
VH-11
TD-15
Knob
RD
RDB
CR1
T2
T1
HH
HHC
TD-15
KIK
SNR
T3
HHC plug HH plug
CONTROL OUT jack TRIGGER OUT jack
RD plug
RDB plug
BELL
OUTPUT jack
BOW/EDGE
OUTPUT jack
VH oset
adjustment screw
To prevent the inadvertent
disruption of power to
your unit (should the plug
be pulled out accidentally),
and to avoid applying
undue stress to the DC IN
jack, anchor the power
cord using the cord hook,
as shown in the illustration.
NOTE
Adjusting the head tension aects
only the head response, and does
not change the pitch of the sound as
it would on an acoustic drum. Pitch
adjustments are made by editing the
sound in your drum sound module.
For details, refer to the owner’s manual
of the drum sound module you’re
using.
* Use the drum key included with the MDS-9V or VH-11 to assemble the parts and make adjustments.
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1. Adjust the gap between the metal portion in the center of the
lower hi-hat and the sensor’s center tip to a clearance of approxi-
mately 3 mm, then tighten the clutch screw.
2. Change the spring tension by adjusting the hi-hat stand.
* The tension may not be adjustable on some stands.
NOTE
When performing, make sure that the name “Roland” on the hi-hat is
on the opposite side of the stand from the hi-hat pedal.
Adjusting the hi-hat.
* Although the gap can be adjusted
to a clearance that makes playing
the hi-hat easier, setting too
narrow or wide a gap can cause
improper function of the unit and
prevent the hi-hat from sounding
as you intend. Setting the gap to 3
mm provides the most natural feel
when playing the VH-11.
3 mm
Fixing the cables
Wind the
cable tie
once
Tighten it not to slip
Leave some
slack in the
cables
Turn back to
x the cables
1/4” plug (mono)
Stereo
1/4” plug
To AC outlet
Indicator
Amplied speakers, etc.
Stereo
headphones
AC adaptor
Power cord
* To prevent malfunction and equipment
failure, always turn down the volume,
and turn o all the units before making
any connections.
Tighten the wing nut to
obtain an appropriate
amount of sway.
Attach the stopper so
that the bolt is on the
right-hand side, from the
performer’s perspective.
Tighten the bolt with a drum key.
Stopper
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES.”
These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order
to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Setup Guide and
Owner’s Manuals should be read in its entirety. The setup guide and manuals should be saved and kept on hand
as a convenient reference.
Hi-hat clutch
Clutch screw
Motion sensor unit
CONTROL OUT jack on the
farther side
Insulating plate
Sponge side up
Hi-hat
“Roland” logo on the
farther side
Check to make sure that the cymbal
rod has been tightened suciently
Protrusion
faces up
Compatible Stand
* Use a commercially available hi-hat stand.
Diameter: 6.0–7.0 mm
(0.236”–0.276”)
Diameter: 11.7 mm (1/2”) Max.
* The tip of the mount is sharp. Handle it with care.
* When setting up or storing the stand, be careful not to pinch the ngers you use to
handle the stand.
Wing nut
Felt washer
“Roland” logo on the
farther side