Roland VAD103 Setup Guide
VAD103
Setup Guide
Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY,”
“TD-07 Owner’s Manual,” and the VAD103 Setup Guide).
After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
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Check the included items
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1 3
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As soon as you open the package, check to see that all items are included. If anything is missing, please contact your dealer.
* 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 bass drum.
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Connect the pads to the drum sound module
VAD103 parts
Connection procedure
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6
4
5
7
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9
10
TD-07 (Drum sound module) x 1
Sound module holder x 1
Dedicated connection cable x 1
2
KD-180L (Bass drum) x 1
Rod (with memory lock) x 2
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VH-10 (Hi-hat) x 1
4
CY-12C (Crash 1) x 1
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CY-13R (Ride) x 1
6
PDA120LS (Snare) x 1
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PDA100L (Tom 1) x 1
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PDA120L (Floor tom) x 1
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APC-10 (All purpose clamp) x 1
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DCS-10 (Drum combination stand) x 2
Owner’s Manuals
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VAD103 Setup Guide (this document)
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TD-07 Owner’s Manual
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KD-180L Owner’s Manual
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CY-13R/CY-12C Owner’s Manual
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VH-10 Owner’s Manual
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DCS-10 Owner’s Manual
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PDA120LS/PDA120L/PDA100L Owner’s Manual
1. Connect the dedicated connection cable
to the TRIGGER INPUT connector on the
bottom of the drum sound module.
Insert the connector all the way, then turn the
knobs to fasten it securely.
Knob
2. Labels indicating the pad to be connected
are attached to the dedicated connection
cable. Connect the cable to the OUTPUT
jack of each pad as shown in the illustration
below.
* Insert the plug
rmly, making sure
it’s all the way in.
Set Up the Stand
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Set up the stand as shown in the illustration. Attach the all-purpose clamp to the hi-hat stand (commercially available).
Cymbal mount
Adjust the angle of
the boom arm, and
fasten it.
Adjust the height
of the stand, and
fasten it.
Adjust the height of the
stand, and fasten it.
Adjust the openness of the
legs, and fasten them.
* The tips of the cymbal mount and tom holder are sharp. Handle them with care.
* When setting up or storing the stand, be careful not to pinch the ngers you use to handle the stand.
Combination stand (DCS-10)
Adjust the angle of the cymbal
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mount, and fasten it.
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Knob
Loosen the knob, and adjust the
position of the boom arm.
Boom arm
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Knob
Adjust the angle of the tom attached
to the tom holder, and fasten it.
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Knob
Knob
Tom holder
Knob
Knob
Knob
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3
2
1
Knob
Adjust the height of the
tom holder, and fasten it.
Setup procedure
Using the drum key
included with the drum
sound module, loosen the
bolt and slide the drum
sound module attachment
to the desired position.
Knob
Loosen the knob, and
rmly secure the sound
module holder on the
bottom surface of the
drum sound module.
All purpose clamp
(APC-10)
Hex nuts
B
Hi-hat stand
A
Knob
* The clamp can be attached to a hi-hat stand with a pipe diameter in the
range of 15.9–28.6 mm (5/8–1-1/8 inches).
Hex nut
Parallel
A
Knob
Loosen the knob, and
clamp the stand with the
all-purpose clamp.
Stand
NOTE
• When setting up, ensure that the tripod of the stand is
suciently open. If the tripod is insuciently open, the
appropriate degree of stability might not be obtained.
• If you are using the boom arm in a lengthened position,
stability will improve if the cymbal is directly above one of the
tripod legs.
• Likewise, when attaching the tom to the tom holder, stability
will improve if the tom is directly above one of the tripod legs.
• When you loosen the knob while adjusting the height or
angle of tom or cymbal, the pipe or pad might fall and pinch
your ngers. Use one hand to support the tom, pipe, or
cymbal mount while you slowly loosen the knob.
• To prevent the stand from tipping over or falling, tighten the
knobs until there is no looseness. When tightening knob
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or knob
rmly meshed.
NOTE
• Tighten the hex nut according to the diameter of the pipe
that is being clamped. Ensure that the clamp is parallel with
the main unit when the knob A and knob B is tightened.
• To prevent the stand from tipping over or falling, tighten the
knobs until there is no looseness.
, ensure that the gears that maintain the angle are
All purpose clamp
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As seen from the front
RD plug
RDB plug
BOW/EDGE
OUTPUT jack
BELL
OUTPUT jack
HH plug
TRIGGER OUT jack
CR1
RD
RDB
HH
HHC
HHC plug
CONTROL OUT jack
T1
T3
SNR
TD-07
The cable labeled T2 is not used.
Secure it so that it will not interfere with
your performance.
The caps on SNR, RD, and RDB can be
attached to T2.
T2
KIK
Labels attached to the end of the cable
CR1
KIK
Dedicated connection cable
Unused cables
TRIGGER OUT jack
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Attaching Various Parts
* When handling the hi-hat control pedal, kick pedal, or cymbal pads,
take care not to pinch your ngers between movable parts and the
main unit. If using this in a location where children are present, be
sure to provide adult supervision or guidance.
Attach the hi-hat
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
TD-07
1. Position the cymbal so that the stopper
(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.
CY-12C
DCS-10
VH-10
PDA100L
PDA120LS
Attach the crash cymbal and ride cymbal
Cymbal nut
Felt washer
Rotation stopper
(convex portion)
CY-13R
PDA120L
“Roland” logo on the farther side, as viewed
from the player
Loosen
Attach the toms
Tom holder
Attach the kick pedal
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Connect the AC adaptor and headphones/speakers
Connect the AC adaptor, headphones, or speakers as described in the TD-07 Owner’s Manual.
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn o all the units before making any connections.
Headphones
Amplied speaker
etc.
AC adaptor
Power cord
to AC outlet
Compatible stands
Diameter: 6.0–7.0 mm
Diameter: 11.7 mm MAX
Attach the drum sound module
1. Remove the bolt from the sound module
holder using the included drum key,
and then use that bolt for mounting the
TD-07 onto the sound module holder.
TD-07
2. Clamp the sound module holder using
the APC-10, and tighten the knob.
TD-07
APC-10
3. Adjust the angle, and tighten the bolt
by using the drum key to lock the sound
module in place.
KD-180L
DCS-10
Mounting the snare on a snare stand
The PDA120LS can only be used with a commercially available snare stand.
* Make sure that the snare stand you are using is able to support a 12-inch shell.
1. Loosen the rod lock
knob, and attach the
rod.
Position the rod so that
the memory lock is in
close contact with the
bracket of the main unit,
and then tighten the rod
lock knob.
2. Attach the kick pedal
at the kick pedal
attachment position
(the gap in the batter
hoop).
Attach the kick pedal so
that its entire bottom
surface contacts the oor.
Memory lock
Rod lock
knob
Rod
Beater must hit the center
of the striking surface
Attach to the gap in the
batter hoop
This completes setup and connections.
When you’ve nished making connections, turn on the power as described in “TD-07 Owner’s Manual,” and verify
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that you can hear sound.
Sound module
holder
Removed
bolt
Knob
*5100076858-02*
APC-10
Bolt
MEMO
For details on attaching the kick pedal, refer to the owner’s manual of your
kick pedal.
Detailed explanation of each part
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Adjust the hi-hat (VH-10)
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If you’re using the VH-10 V-hi-hat, execute the oset adjustment from the drum sound module (TD-07) after making connections. This adjustment is required for pedal movements such as open or close to be detected correctly.
Adjust the oset.
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1. With the hi-hat completely separated from the motion
sensor unit, power-on the TD-07.
clutch screw
Separated
motion sensor unit
8. If the screen indicates “Turn screw L,” turn the oset adjustment
screw counter-clockwise. If the screen indicates “Turn screw R,”
turn it clockwise.
When the value shown in the lower left of the screen is approximately
80 and the “OK!” indication appears, the adjustment is complete.
Adjust HH offset
<80> OK![EXIT]
If you nd the closed hi-hat sound dicult to play, turn the
oset adjustment screw toward “CLOSE.”
If you nd the open hi-hat sound dicult to play, turn it
toward “OPEN.”
* If the sound is interrupted when you play a strong strike,
adjust the oset adjustment screw toward “OPEN.”
2. Loosen the clutch screw and let the hi-hat rest
naturally on the motion sensor unit.
3. Press the [ ] (SETUP) button.
4. Use the [
(ENTER) button.
K
] [J] buttons to select “PAD,” and press [ ]
9. Fasten the clutch screw so that the hi-hat opens to the amount
you prefer.
10.
Press the [ ] (DRUM KIT) button to return to the DRUM KIT
screen.
Reference
For details on the hi-hat, refer to “VH-10 Owner’s Manual.”
5. Strike the hi-hat to select the pad.
6. Use the [
dial to select the type of hi-hat you’re using (VH-10).
7. Use the [
[
Bass drum (KD-180L)
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Attaching the rods
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1. Loosen the rod lock knob, and attach the
rod.
Position the rod so that the memory lock is in
close contact with the bracket of the main unit,
and then tighten the rod lock knob.
* We recommend that you use the memory
lock in the factory-set position. This allows
installation at the recommended rod length
and angle.
K
] [J] buttons to select “Type,” and use the
PAD HH
Type VH10À
K
] [J] buttons to select “VH Set,” and press
] (ENTER) button.
Memory lock
NOTE
The hi-hat has a correct orientation. Positioning “Roland” logo on the farther
side, as viewed from the player will operate correctly.
2. Adjust the tip of the rods (spike/rubber)
appropriately for the surface on which you’re
placing the bass drum.
Spike
Rubber
If you loosen the foot nut and rotate the foot to raise
it, the spike will be exposed.
Tighten the foot nut to secure the position of the
foot.
Spike Rubber
Soft oor
Carpet, etc.
Hard oor
Wood ooring, concrete, etc.
Attaching the kick pedal
1. Attach the kick pedal at the kick pedal attachment position (the
gap in the batter hoop).
Adjust the location at which the kick pedal is attached so that the beater
strikes the center of the batter head’s strike surface; then securely fasten
the kick pedal to the VAD103.
Beater must hit the center of the
striking surface
Attach to the gap in the
batter hoop
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
NOTE
• Continuous playing may cause dis-coloration of the pad, but
this will not aect the Pad’s function.
• 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.”
Adjusting the head tension
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Adjust the tension of the batter head before you play the bass drum. You can
vary the strike response (playing feel) by adjusting the tension.
1. Adjust each tension bolt little by little, working back and forth
across the head in the order shown in the illustration.
* Fully tightening a tension bolt at only a single location will produce
uneven tensioning, which will make it impossible to achieve correct strike
response and may also cause malfunctions.
2. Adjust each tension bolt so that the head is tensioned evenly.
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6
Tension bolt
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
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 heatgenerating equipment); or are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet
oors); or are
• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are
• Subject to salt exposure; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty or sandy; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness;
or are
• Placed in a poorly ventilated location.
Use only the stand that is recommended
This unit should be used only with a stand
that is recommended by Roland.
Do not place in a location that is unstable
When using the unit with a stand
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.
Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct
voltage
Be sure to use only the AC adaptor
supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the
line voltage at the installation matches the
input voltage specied on the AC adaptor’s
body. Other AC adaptors may use a dierent polarity,
or be designed for a dierent voltage, so their use
could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.
USING THE UNIT SAFELY IMPORTANT NOTES
Intellectual Property Right
• 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 modied form, for
the purpose of distributing recorded medium of said
content or making them available on a computer
network.
• 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.
• 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 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.
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.
Do not drop or subject to strong impact
Otherwise, you risk causing damage or
malfunction.
CAUTION
Use only the specied stand(s)
This unit is designed to be used in
combination with specic stands
(DCS-10) and all purpose clamp (APC-10)
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.
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.
Route all power cords and cables in such a way as to
prevent them from getting entangled
Injury could result if someone were to
trip on a cable and cause the unit to fall
or topple.
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.
CAUTION
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, take
note of the precautions listed below. At
least two persons are required to safely lift
and move the unit. It should be handled
carefully, all the while keeping it level. Make sure to
have a rm grip, to protect yourself from injury and the
instrument from damage.
• Check to make sure the bolts and hand knobs
securing the stand have not become loose. Fasten
them again securely whenever you notice any
loosening.
• Disconnect the power cord.
• Disconnect all cords coming from external devices.
• Disconnect the kick pedal.
• Disconnect the connection cable of the kick pad.
• Disconnect the connection cable of the hi-hat
control pedal.
Take care so as not to get ngers pinched
When handling the following moving
parts, take care so as not to get ngers,
toes, etc., pinched. Whenever a child uses
the unit, an adult should be on hand to
provide supervision and guidance.
• Stands
• Pedals
• Knobs
• Hi-hat control pedal
• Kick pedal
• Bottom of the cymbal pad (see
gure)
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 tie
• Drum key
Removable Parts:
• Screws
• Washers
• Nuts
• Felt washers
• Springs
• Knobs
• Protective cap for dedicated connection cable
Placement
• Depending on the material and temperature of the
surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet
may discolor or mar the surface.
Additional Precautions
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the
unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when
using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can
lead to malfunctions.
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
• 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.
• When disposing of the packing carton or cushioning
material in which this unit was packed, you must
observe the waste disposal regulations that apply to
your locality.
• The rubber portion of the striking surface is treated
with a preservative to maintain its performance.
With the passage of time, this preservative may
appear on the surface as a white stain, or reveal how
the pads were struck during product testing. This
does not aect the performance or functionality
of the product, and you may continue using it with
condence.
• Continuous playing may cause dis-coloration of the
pad, but this will not aect the pad’s function.
• This document explains the specications of the
product at the time that the document was issued.
For the latest information, refer to the Roland
website.
Snare (PDA120LS)
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Rod lock
knob
Rod
Foot nut
Foot
Spike
* The tip of the spike is sharp; handle it with care.
* Using the spike leg tips on wood ooring may
damage the oor; the rubber leg tips should be used
on wood ooring.
Tom (PDA120L / PDA100L)
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Adjusting the head tension
Attach the kick pedal so
that its entire bottom
surface contacts the oor.
* A variety of commercially available beaters can be used, including felt,
plastic, or wood types.
However, if you use a felt beater, strike marks of the felt might remain on
the striking surface.
NOTE
• Secure the kick pedal and KD-180L rmly in place.
• Take care not to pinch your ngers.
Crash cymbal (CY-12C)
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12
5
3
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.
Reference
For details on the Bass drum, refer to “KD-180L Owner’s Manual.”
Ride cymbal (CY-13R)
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Fixing the cables
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1. Adjust each tuning bolt little by little, across the head as indicated in the
illustration.
Slightly stronger tension than the strike feel of an acoustic drum is appropriate.
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6
Tuning bolt
2. Make additional ne adjustments to the tension while you continue checking
the feel of the pad’s strike.
* Fully tightening a tension bolt at only a single location will produce uneven tensioning,
which will make it impossible to achieve correct strike response and may also cause
malfunctions.
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.
Reference
For details on the toms, refer to “PDA120LS/PDA120L/PDA100L Owner’s Manual.”
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Head
5
1
3
Depending on how the drums are set up and played, some pads might be triggered unintentionally or one of the pads might not respond when two pads are struck at the same time.
*
In this case, press the [ ] (SETUP) button on the sound module, select “PAD,” select “ADVANCED,” and adjust the “XtlkCancel” parameter. For details, refer to “TD-07 Owner’s Manual.”
Leave some slack
in the cables
Be sure to make this
small plastic hook
visible from you.
Wind a cable tie around a cable.
Insert the small plastic hook
to a hole to secure the cable
to the cymbal arm.
Secure the cable in place with
the cable tie
Wind a cable tie
around the pipe and
tighten it in order to
not to slip.
Reference
For details on the cymbals, refer to “CY-13R/CY-12C Owner’s Manual.”
NOTE
Continuous playing may cause dis-coloration of the pad, but this will not aect the Pad’s function.
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