Roland MDS-12 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Roland Drum Stand MDS-12.

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, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

How to Set Up the Stand

Cymbal Mounts

Pad Mounts

Hand Knobs

Hand Knob

E	C	F
Sound Module Mount	Pad Mounts
		Hand Knob

1.Loosen the two “A” Hand Knobs and open the stand legs.

2.Loosen the one “B” Hand Knob and pull the snare pipe into position.

3.Take the Pad Mounts (C, 4 sets), Cymbal Mounts (D, 2 sets), and Sound Module Mount (E, 1 set) out of the box.

4.Attach them to the stand as shown in the figure.

5.Use the four Hand Knobs (A x 2, B, and F) to adjust the degree of opening the stand legs, height of the snare pipe, and horizontal pipe for the floor toms.

6.After finishing the adjustment, make sure to tighten all the Hand Knobs completely.

*Regarding the way of mounting a Sound Module, Pads, or Cymbals, please refer to the Owner’s Manual supplied with them.

08795-8000 1UL

Caution in Setting Up the Stand

•Do NOT open the legs of the stand more than 135 degrees. The distance between the back Right/Left end legs should NOT be more than 1.5 m (60 inches), otherwise, the cable (inside the Pipes) could be damaged and/or the stand could tip over.

•Do NOT loosen any bolts other than Hand Knobs except when changing the parts or cables for repairing.

•If the bolts of the clamp (T-fitting) become loose, tighten them with the included drum key in the order of 1, 2, 3 as embossed. (see the right figure.)

The MDS-12 is designed for right-handed drummers.

135˚

		1.5 m (60 inches)
T-Fitting
1	INTIGHTEN	Tighten the bolts in order:
1		3
2	ORDER:	1	2	3
2	3 .2 .1

When a left-hander uses it, the pipes and cables are different in setting.

If you wish to make left-handed set up, contact your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor.

How to Connect the Cables

The pre-installed cables in the pipes and the marking labels, make it easy to set up the stand and connect the sound module and pads

quickly.

Connecting Example (for TD-12)

AX2 AX1 RDE RD CR2 CR1 HHC HH T3 T2 T1 SNR KIK

1.Insert the plugs of connecting cables into the TRIGGER INPUT jacks on the rear of the sound module.

2.Insert the other plugs (opposite ends) into the TRIGGER OUTPUT jacks of the pads.

* When connecting the cables, please refer to the marking labels that are attached to both ends of the cables.

(See the right figure.)

SNR

* When changing the cable marking labels, please use the included Cable Marking Label Sheet.

* Do not pull or stretch the cables too tight.

An example of Marking Label

Cables for CR2/AX1/AX2 (jack type)

Three more pads can be added using the cables marked “CR2,” “AX1,” and “AX2.” These three cables are

jack type so please use the regular cables supplied with your pads or cymbals to connect them.						Cables for others
						(L shape plug)
						(L shape plug)

Specifications

• Accessories

• Pad Mount x 4		• Owner’s Manual (this leaflet)
•	Cymbal Mount x 2	•	Cable Marking Label Sheet
•	Sound Module Mount x 1	•	Drum Key

• Required Space for Set-up:

•Cable Tie x 8

*Three of them are attached to the stand as shipped.

		1200 (W) x 800 (D) x 850 (H) mm
		47-1/4 (W) x 31-1/2 (D) x 33-1/2 (H) inches
		1450 (W) x 1170 (D) x 1250 (H) mm
		57-1/8 (W) x 46-1/16 (D) x 49-1/4 (H) inches (including Sound Module, Kick Trigger, Cymbals, and Stool)
•	Tube Diameter:	38.1 mm	1-1/2 inches
•	Weight:	13.8 kg / 30 lbs 7 oz (including Pad Mounts, Cymbal Mounts, and Sound Module Mount)

*In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

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