Roland TD-27KV Setup Guide

TD-27KV

Setup Guide

Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” of this document and accessories. After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.

Check the included items

TD-27 (Drum sound module) x 1

PD-140DS (V-Pad digital snare) x 1

CY-18DR (V-Cymbal digital ride) x 1

VH-10 (V-Hi-hat) x 1

KD-10 (Kick Pad) x1

PDX-100 (V-Pad) (tom1, 2, 3) x 3

CY-12C (V-Cymbal for crash 1) x 1

CY-13R (V-Cymbal for crash 2) x 1

* When checking the items included with the drum stand, refer to “MDS-Standard 2 Owner’s

Manual.”

As soon as you open the package, check to see that all items are included.

If anything is missing, please contact your dealer.

TD-27KV (Drum Set)

Owner’s Manuals

TD-27KV Setup Guide (this document)

TD-27 Quick Start

PD-140DS Owner’s Manual

CY-18DR Owner’s Manual

VH-10 Owner’s Manual

KD-10 Owner’s Manual

PDX-100 Owner’s Manual

CY-13R / CY-12C Owner’s Manual

* The TD-27/PD-140DS/CY-18DR accessories are in

the respective packing cartons.

MDS-Standard 2 (Drum Stand)

Cables

Dedicated connection cable x 1 (Packed with the TD-27)

Trigger cable x 1

Connection cable x 2 (Packed in the respective cartons of the PD-140DS and CY-18DR)

* This package does not include a kick pedal, a hi-hat stand, and a

snare stand. Use with a commercially available kick pedal, hi-hat stand, and snare stand.

* The drum key used to attach the pads is inside the packing carton

of the drum sound module.

Assembling the Hi-Hat (VH-10)

Clutch Screw

Hi-Hat

* “Roland” logo on the farther

side, as viewed from the player

Motion Sensor Unit

* CONTROL OUT jack on the farther

side, as viewed from the player

Insulating Plate

* Sponge side up

Cymbal Rod

Compatible Stands

Diameter: 6.0–7.0 mm (1/4 to 5/16 inches)

Diameter: 11.7 mm (1/2 inches) Max.

1. Remove the clutch included with the hi-

hat stand (commercially available) from the cymbal rod.

* The clutch included with the hi-hat stand will not

be used.

* It is not necessary to remove the felt component

(or rubber portion) on the hi-hat stand used for supporting the bottom cymbal.

2. Conrm that the cymbal rod is rmly

secured.

For instructions on tightening the cymbal rod, refer to the owner’s manual for your cymbal stand.

* Looseness or play in the cymbal rod can make the

top hi-hat unstable, causing it to shake or turn, and prevent proper functioning.

3. With the sponge surface of the anti-

vibration plate facing upward, pass it over the cymbal rod.

This will rest on top of the felt component (or rubber portion) of the hi-hat stand's cymbal receiver.

Assembly procedure

4. Place the motion sensor unit with the

cymbal rod passing through the hole of the motion sensor unit.

* Position the CONTROL OUT jack on the farther side,

as viewed from the player.

5. Pass the hi-hat over the cymbal rod.

Positioning the “Roland” logo on the farther side, as viewed from the player will provide the best sensitivity.

6. With the hi-hat completely separated

from the motion sensor unit, power-on the TD-27.

clutch screw

Separated

motion sensor unit

* When turning the VH-10 upside down, protect the

clutch and the sensor from damage. Handle the unit with care so that it is not dropped or overturned.

Assemble the drum stand (MDS-Standard 2)

Mount holder

Assembly procedure

Assemble the drum stand using the procedure described in “MDS-Standard 2 Owner’s Manual.”

* This drum set illustration is for a right-handed player. If you want to set up for a left-handed player, assemble it as described in “Assembly

for a left-handed player” in “MDS-Standard 2 Owner’s Manual.”

Cymbal mounts

1.2 m

(47 inches)

Reference

For details on the hi-hat, refer to “VH-10 Owner’s Manual.”

Assembling the Kick (KD-10)

Assembly procedure

1. Attach the kick pedal (commercially available) to the

KD-10.

Position the beater so that it strikes the center of the head, then secure the kick pedal and KD-10 rmly in place.

* Take care not to pinch your ngers.

Beater must hit the center of the striking surface

Beater

2. Step on the kick pedal and make sure that it’s properly

attached and in a stable position.

Check to make sure that the KD-10 and the kick pedal both make contact with the oor.

Attaching Various Parts to the

Attach the drum sound module (TD-27)

1. Use the included wing bolts to attach the

sound module mounting plate to the drum sound module.

Drum Stand

Use the included drum key to attach the various parts.

* The settings explained in this guide are for a right-handed player. If you want to set up for a

left-handed player, refer to “Assembly for a Left-Handed Player” in the next page.

* For details on each part, refer to the owner’s manual of each part.

Pad mounts

* For reasons of safety, do not spread the drum stand

wider than 1.2 meters (47 inches). Doing so can cause the stand to fall over.

1. Position the cymbal so that the convex portion

of the cymbal mount is aligned with the concave portion of the bottom of the cymbal.

2. Tighten the cymbal nut to obtain an appropriate

amount of sway.

* Use the cymbal nut and felt washer that are included with the

drum stand.

CRASH1

(CY-12C)

Install the kick pedal securely.

Reference

For details on the kick, refer to “KD-10 Owner’s Manual.”

Check to be sure they’re making contact with the oor

Attach the crash cymbal (CY-12C / CY-13R) and ride cymbal (CY-18DR)

Cymbal nut Felt washer

“Roland” logo on the farther side, as viewed from the player

Convex portion

Insert the plug of the connection cable into the CY-18DR’s DIGITAL TRIGGER OUT connector.

CRASH2

(CY-13R)

DIGITAL TRIGGER OUT connector

Attach the toms (PDX-100)

Loosen

Tighten

Protector

Connection cable

Use the protector to lock the connection.

Roland logo faces outward

Sound module mounting plate

2. Loosen the hand knob of the drum stand

mount holder, and insert the sound module mounting plate.

Hand knob of mount holder

3. Using the drum key included with the drum

sound module, adjust the angle of the sound module mounting plate.

Installing the hi-hat (VH-10)

Position it so that the Roland logo on the farther side, as viewed from the player.

Adjusting the position of the cymbal

Adjust the height of the rod so that the highest point of the cymbal is less than 1.2 meters (47 inches).

1.2 m (47 inches)

Attach the cymbal so that its center does not extend toward the back beyond the pipes of the stand (the pipes at the back of the stand).

HI-HAT

(VH-10)

TD-27

TOM1 TOM2

(PDX-100)

SNARE

(PD-140DS)

(PDX-100)

KICK

(KD-10)

TOM3

(PDX-100)

RIDE

(CY-18DR)

Rod

Adjusting the head tension

Adjust the tension so that the pad responds to your strikes with the appropriate feel.

* Before using the pad, tighten the head so that the tension is

rather rm.

6 5

4 2

NOTE

Adjusting the head tension aects 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 “TD-27 Quick Start.”

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.

tuning bolt

The PD-140DS can only be used with a commercially available snare stand.

* Make sure that the snare stand you are using is able to support a 14-inch shell.

Insert the plug of the connection cable into the PD-140DS’s DIGITAL TRIGGER OUT connector.

Protector

DIGITAL TRIGGER OUT connector

* 5 1 0 0 0 6 8 7 9 1 - 0 1 *

Connection cable

Use the protector to lock the connection.

Mounting the snare (PD-140DS) on a snare stand

tuning bolt

Adjusting the head tension

Adjust the tension so that the pad responds to your strikes with the

appropriate feel.

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.

Installing the kick (KD-10)

If you’re using this unit on a V-Drums mat, on a Noise Eater (NE-10), or on carpet, extending the anchor bolts will secure the unit in place, making it easier for you to perform.

* When used on ooring, the anchor bolts may damage the oor.

* The tips of the anchor bolts are sharp. Handle with care.

Adjusting the anchor bolts

When using on the V-Drums mat, Noise Eater, or carpet

When using on the oor

Connect the pads to the

1. Connect the dedicated connection cable

to the TRIGGER INPUT connector on the bottom panel of the drum sound module.

Insert the connector all the way, then turn the knobs to fasten it securely.

Knob

3. Using the included trigger cable, connect

crash 2 to the CRASH 2 jack of the TRIGGER IN jack on the back panel of the drum sound module.

* The CY-13R is used as the crash cymbal. Bell shots are

not possible.

drum sound module

* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn o all the units

before making any connections.

Connection procedure

Cymbal side

Drum sound module side

2. Labels indicating the pad to be connected

are attached to the cable. Connect the cable to the OUTPUT jack of each pad as shown in the illustration at right.

* Insert the plug rmly,

making sure it’s all the way in.

4. Using the included connection cables,

connect the snare (PD-140DS) and ride (CY-18DR) to the DIGITAL TRIGGER IN ports of the drum sound module.

* You may connect to any of the ports 1–3.

Plug

BOW/EDGE OUTPUT jack

* BELL

OUTPUT jack is not used.

KIK

Ride

As seen from the back of TD-27KV

Crash 2

Labels attached to the end of the cable

CR1

Dedicated connection cable

Trigger cable (Crash 2)

Connection cable (Snare, Ride)

KIK

“HHC” Plug

CONTROL OUT jack

CR1

HHC

TD-27

Snare

Fasten the cables so that they will not obstruct your playing; use cable clips and cable ties. Make sure to wrap the cable ties around the pipes.

The cables labeled SNR, RD, and RDB are not used. Leave the caps attached, and secure them so that they will not interfere with your performance.

“HH” Plug

TRIGGER OUT jack

SNR

RDB

Connect the AC adaptor

* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume,

and turn o all the units before making any connections.

Connect the AC adaptor, headphones, or speakers.

* Use the cord hook located on the bottom of the unit to secure the AC

adaptor cord as shown in the illustration.

and speakers

Cord Hook

The cord of the supplied AC Adaptor

AC outlet

Assembly for a Left-Handed Player

The settings explained in this guide are for a right-handed player. If you want to set up for a left-handed player, assemble the

drum stand according to the procedure described in “Assembling the stand for a left-handed player” in the “MDS-Standard 2

Owner's Manual.” Also, install the pads as shown in the Figure A.

5 Connect the cables to the OUTPUT jack of each pad as shown in the Figure B. 5 Using the included trigger cable, connect crash 2 to the CRASH 2 jack of the drum sound module.

This completes assembly and connections.

9 Set the snare (PD-140DS) and the ride (CY-18DR)

The rst time you connect the PD-140DS and CY-18DR to the DIGITAL TRIGGER IN port, the following screen will appear. As directed in the screen, assign the PD-140DS as snare, and assign CY-18DR as ride.

1. Use the cursor buttons to select “OK,” and press [ENTER] button.

Figure B: As seen from the back of TD-27KV

HHC

CR1

TD-27

Snare

Crash 2

KIK

Ride

Cymbal mount

Pad mount

Curve pipe R

Figure A: Setting for a Left-Handed Player

SNR

RDB

9 When you’ve nished making connections, turn on the power as described in “TD-27 Quick Start,” and verify that you

can hear sound.

Setting example

Pad Assign

PD-140DS SNARE CY-18DR RIDE

* If you specify the same trigger input as a pad that is connected to a dedicated connection cable or TRIGGER IN

jack, the pad that’s connected to that TRIGGER INPUT jack and TRIGGER IN jack won’t produce sound.

9 Adjust the hi-hat (VH-10)

If you’re using the VH-10 V-hi-hat, execute the oset adjustment from the TD-27 after making connections.

This adjustment is required for pedal movements such as open or close to be detected correctly.

1. With the hi-hat completely separated from the motion sensor unit,

power-on the TD-27.

clutch screw

Separated

motion sensor unit

2. Loosen the clutch screw and let the hi-hat rest naturally on the

motion sensor unit.

3. Press the [SYSTEM] button.

4. Use the cursor buttons to the select “TRIGGER,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

5. Use the cursor buttons to the select “HI-HAT,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

The TRIGGER HI-HAT screen appears.

6. Use the dial to set the Trig Type to “VH10.”

7. While reading the meter displayed on the right side of the TD-27’s

screen, adjust the oset with the VH-10’s oset adjustment screw.

Adjust the oset so that the appear in the meter.

Oset adjustment screw

OPEN

8. Fasten the clutch screw at a position where the hi-hat sways

naturally when struck.

9. Press the [DRUM KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.

2. Use the cursor buttons to select “PD140DS” or “CY18DR.”

3. Use the dial to specify the Assign.

* You can’t specify the same assignment multiple times.

If you nd the closed hi-hat sound dicult to play, turn the oset adjustment screw toward “CLOSE.”

If you nd the open hi-hat sound dicult to play, turn it toward “OPEN.”

Changes from “ ” to “AC”

* If the sound is interrupted when you play a strong strike, adjust the

oset adjustment screw toward “OPEN.”

4. Press the [DRUM KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.

This completes settings.

Fixing the hi-hat cables

Wind the cable tie once

Tighten it not to slip

Leave some slack in the cables

Turn back to x the cables

NOTE

5 Continuous playing may cause dis-coloration of the pad, but this will not

aect the Pad’s function.

5 If the hi-hat clutch has been detached from the hi-hat, refer to “If the Clutch

Was Apart from the Hi-Hat” in the “VH-10 Owner ’s Manual.”

About WARNING and CAUTION Notices

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

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.

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

WARNING

Use only the stand that is recommended

This unit should be used only with a stand (MDS-Standard 2) that is recommended by Roland.

Do not place in a location that is unstable

When using the unit with a stand (MDS-Standard 2) recommended by Roland, the stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a stand, you still need to make sure that any location you choose for placing the unit provides a level surface that will properly support the unit, and keep it from wobbling.

Precautions regarding placement of this unit on a stand

Be sure to follow the instructions in the Owner’s Manual carefully when placing this unit on a stand (Refer to “TD-27KV Setup Guide”).

If it is not set up properly, you risk creating an unstable situation which could lead to the unit falling or the stand toppling, and may result in injury.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY IMPORTANT NOTES

About the Symbols

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.

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.

WARNING

Be cautious to protect children from injury

Always make sure that an adult is on hand to provide supervision and guidance when using the unit in places where children are present, or when a child will be using the unit.

Take care not to get burned

Otherwise, you risk causing damage or malfunction.

CAUTION

Use only the specied stand(s)

This unit is designed to be used in combination with specic stands (MDS-Standard 2) manufactured by Roland. If used in combination with other stands, you risk sustaining injuries as the result of this product dropping down or toppling over due to a lack of stability.

CAUTION

Evaluate safety issues before using stands

Even if you observe the cautions given in the owner’s manual, certain types of handling may allow this product to fall from the stand, or cause the stand to overturn. Please be mindful of any safety issues before using this product.

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

Otherwise, you risk injury as the result of the unit toppling over or dropping down.

Disconnect all cords/cables before moving the unit

Damage or malfunction may result if you fail to disconnect all cables before moving the unit.

Cautions when moving this unit

If you need to move the instrument, at least two persons are required to safely lift and move the unit. It should be handled carefully, all the while keeping it level.

Take care so as not to get ngers pinched

When handling the following moving parts, take care so as not to get ngers, etc., pinched. An adult should always be in charge of handling these items.

• Stands

• Pedals

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.

Included Parts:

• Cable clip

• Cable tie

Removable Parts:

• Screws

• Washers

• Nuts

• Felt washers

• Wing bolts

• Drum key

• Springs

• Hand knobs

• Protective cap for dedicated connection cable

Additional Precautions

• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s sensors; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

• This instrument is designed to minimize the extraneous sounds produced when it’s played. However, since sound vibrations can be transmitted through oors and walls to a greater degree than expected, take care not to allow these sounds to become a nuisance others nearby.

• This document explains the specications of the product 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 the permission of the copyright owner.

• Do not use this product for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this product.

• The copyright of content in this product (the sound waveform data, style data, accompaniment patterns, phrase data, audio loops and image data) is reserved by Roland Corporation.

• Purchasers of this product are permitted to utilize said content (except song data such as Demo Songs) for the creating, performing, recording and distributing original musical works.

• Purchasers of this product are NOT permitted to extract said content in original or modied form, for the purpose of distributing recorded medium of said content or making them available on a computer network.

• The SD logo 3C, LLC.

• ASIO is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

• This product contains eParts integrated software platform of eSOL Co.,Ltd. eParts is a trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan.

and SDHC logo are trademarks of SD-

• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Roland is under license.

• This Product uses the Source Code of μT-Kernel under T-License

2.0 granted by the T-Engine Forum (www.tron.org).

• Roland, BOSS, and V-Drums are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Company names and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

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