Roland VAD306 Setup Guide

VAD306

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Setup Guide

In order to use this unit correctly, please carefully read this document as well as the sections “Using the Unit Safely” and “Important
Notes” regarding the accessories (included in the owner’s manual of the respective accessory) before use. After reading, keep the

document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.

© 2020 Roland Corporation

Check the included items

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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

VAD306 parts

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TD-17 (Drum sound module) x 1

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4

5

7

8

9

10

Sound module mount x 1
Drum key x 1
Dedicated connection cable x 1

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KD-180L (Bass drum) x 1

Rod (with memory lock) x 2

Trigger cable x 1 (for connecting Crash 2)

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VH-10 (Hi-hat) x 1

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CY-12C (Crash 1, Crash 2) x 2

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CY-13R (Ride) x 1

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PDA120LS (Snare) x 1

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PDA100L (Tom 1, Tom 2) x 2

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PDA120L (Floor tom) x 1

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APC-30 (All purpose clamp) x 1

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DCS-10 (Drum combination stand) x 3

Owner’s Manuals

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VAD306 Setup Guide (this document)

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TD-17 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.

Connection procedure

* Insert the plug

rmly, making sure
it’s all the way in.

3. Use the trigger cable included with the bass

drum to connect Crash 2 to the CRASH 2
jack on the rear panel of the drum sound
module.

Cymbal side

Drum sound module side

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

Adjust the angle of the
drum sound module, and
fasten it securely.

Loosen the knob, and rmly
secure the sound module
mount on the bottom
surface of the drum sound
module.

Knob

Knob

Hex nuts

C

B

All purpose clamp
(APC-30)

Hi-hat stand

Hex nuts

D

Knob

Adjust the angle of the drum sound
module, and fasten it securely.

* 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).

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
suciently open. If the tripod is insuciently 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. When tightening knob
or knob
rmly meshed.

, ensure that the gears that maintain the angle are

All purpose clamp

D

, ensure that the gears that maintain the angle are

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C

RD plug

BOW/EDGE
OUTPUT jack

As seen from the front

RDB plug

BELL
OUTPUT jack

RD

RDB

Crash 2

T3

T2

T1

SNR

CR1

HH

HH plug

HHC plug

HHC

TD-17

TRIGGER OUT jack

CONTROL OUT jack

KIK

Labels attached to the end of the cable

CR1

KIK

Dedicated connection cable

TRIGGER OUT jack

Trigger cable (Crash 2)

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Attaching Various Parts

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-17

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-12C

CY-13R

PDA100L

PDA120L

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

Loosen

Attach the toms

Tom holder

Attach the kick pedal

Connect the AC adaptor

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Connect the AC adaptor, headphones, or speakers.

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

all the units before making any connections.

* As shown in the illustration, use the cord hook to secure the cord of the AC adaptor.

and headphones

Headphones

Compatible stands

Diameter: 6.0–7.0 mm

Diameter: 11.7 mm MAX

1. Adjust the angle of the

drum sound module.

Align the protrusions of
the sound module mount
with the rails of this unit,
and slide it in until you
hear it click.

Attach the drum sound module

2. Insert the Sound module

mount into the all-purpose
clamp that is attached to
the stand.

APC-30

3. Adjust the angle of the

drum sound module.

Loosen

KD-180L

DCS-10

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

AC adaptor

AC outlet

The cord of the
supplied AC Adaptor

Cord
Hook

Speakers

This completes setup and connections.

When you’ve nished making connections, turn on the power as described in “TD-17 Owner’s Manual,” and verify

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that you can hear sound.

Sound module
mount

All purpose clamp (APC-30)

MEMO

For details on attaching the kick pedal, refer to the owner’s manual of your
kick pedal.

Detailed explanation of each part

For EU Countries

When you need repair service, access this URL and nd your nearest Roland Service Center or
authorized Roland distributor in your country.

http://roland.cm/service

Roland Service Centers and Distributors

Roland Service Centers and Distributors

When you need repair service, access this URL and nd your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in
your country.

http://roland.cm/service

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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 oset adjustment from the drum sound module (TD-17) after making connections. This adjustment is required for pedal movements such as open or close to be detected correctly.

Adjust the oset.

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1. With the hi-hat completely separated from the motion

sensor unit, power-on the TD-17.

Clutch screw

Separated

Motion sensor unit

6. While reading the meter displayed on the right side of the

TD-17’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

CLOSE

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.”

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

adjust the oset 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 dial to select the “Hi-Hat Settings,” and press

the [ENTER] button.

Changes
from “
“AC”

” to

Reference

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

5. Use the dial to set the Pad Type to “VH10.”

7. Fasten the clutch screw so that the hi-hat opens to the amount

you prefer.

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

NOTE

The hi-hat has a correct orientation. Positioning “Roland” logo on the farther
side, as viewed from the player will operate correctly.

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

2. Adjust the tip of the rods (spike/rubber)

appropriately for the surface on which you’re
placing the bass drum.

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

Spike

Rubber

Soft oor

Carpet, etc.

Hard oor

Wood ooring, concrete, etc.

and angle.

If you loosen the foot nut and rotate the foot to raise

Memory lock

it, the spike will be exposed.

Tighten the foot nut to secure the position of the
foot.

Spike Rubber

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 VAD306.

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 aect 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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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 heat-generating 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.

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.

Do not drop or subject to strong impact

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
(DCS-10) and all purpose clamp (APC-30)
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.

Disconnect all cords/cables before moving the unit

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

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

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Manufacturer:

Roland Corporation
2036-1 Nakagawa, Hosoe-cho, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 431-1304, JAPAN

Importer:

Roland Corporation
ENA 23 Zone 1 nr. 1620 Klaus-Michael Kuehnelaan 13, 2440 Geel, BELGIUM

For EU Countries

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
of SD-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.

• 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 BOSS 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.

and SDHC logo are trademarks

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 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.

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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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 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.

Reference

For details on the toms, refer to “PDA120LS/PDA120L/PDA100L Owner’s Manual.”

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Head

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6

3

Tuning bolt

1

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 aect the Pad’s function.