Roland VAD506 Setup Guide

VAD506 / VAD503

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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

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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 drum sound module.

VAD506 / VAD503 parts

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KD-200 (Bass Drum) x 1

* The cable included with the KD-200 is not used.

2

TD-27 (Drum sound module) x 1

Sound module mounting plate x 1
Drum key x 1
Wing bolts x 2
Dedicated connection cable x 1

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PD-140DS (Digital snare) x 1

Connection cable x 1

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CY-18DR (Digital ride) x 1

Connection cable x 1

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VH-10 (Hi-hat) x 1

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CY-14C-T (Crash 1) x 1

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DCS-10 (Drum combination stand) x 1

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DBS-10 (Drum boom stand) x 1

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PDA140F (Floor tom) x 1

Legs x 3

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PDA100 (tom1) x 1

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APC-10 (All purpose clamp) x 1

Only VAD506

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DCS-10 (Drum combination stand) x 1

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PDA120 (tom2) x 1

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CY-16R-T (Crash 2) x 1
Trigger cable x 1

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Owner’s Manuals

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VAD506/VAD503 Setup Guide (this document)

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TD-27 Quick Start

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KD-200 Owner’s Manual

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PD-140DS Owner’s Manual

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CY-18DR Owner’s Manual

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VH-10 Owner’s Manual

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CY-16R-T/CY-14C-T Owner’s Manual

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DBS-10/DCS-10 Owner’s Manual

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PDA100/PDA120/PDA140F Owner’s Manual

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APC-10 Owner’s Manual

Connect the pads to the drum sound module

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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.

Connection procedure

3. 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.

Only VAD506

4. 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.

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 stand.

Cymbal mount

Adjust the angle of
the boom arm, 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.

Boom stand (DBS-10)

Adjust the angle of the
cymbal mount, and fasten it.

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Knob

5

Knob

Knob

Knob

3

2

1

Adjust the height of the
stand, and fasten it.

Adjust the height of the
stand, and fasten it.

Knob

Knob

4

Loosen the knob, and adjust the
position of the boom arm.

Boom arm

Adjust the angle of
the boom arm, and
fasten it.

Adjust the height
of the stand, and
fasten it.

Combination stand (DCS-10)

Cymbal mount

Knob

5

3

Knob

Tom holder

Knob

Knob

2

1

Adjust the height of the
stand, and fasten it.

Adjust the openness of the
legs, and fasten them.

Setup procedure

Knob

Boom arm

Adjust the angle of the tom attached
to the tom holder, and fasten it.

Knob

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Adjust the height of the
tom holder, and fasten it.

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.

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Knob

Combination stand (DCS-10)

All purpose clamp
(APC-10)

Bolts

Using the drum key
included with the drum
sound module, loosen the
bolt and slide the drum
sound module attachment
to the desired position.

Loosen the knob, and
rmly clamp the sound
module mounting plate
located on the bottom of
the drum sound module.

Knob

Hex nuts

B

Knob

Loosen the knob,
and clamp the
stand with the
all-purpose clamp.

A

Parallel

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.

• Take care not to slide the drum sound module mount too far
outward. Doing so will produce instability, possibly allowing
the drum sound module to fall.

, ensure that the gears that maintain the angle are

All purpose clamp

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CR2 plug

* BELL OUTPUT jack is

not used.

BOW/EDGE
OUTPUT jack

Ride

OUTPUT jack

Crash 2

T3

Striking surface

VAD506

As seen from the front

T2 T1

KIK

Snare

KIK

CR1

TD-27

HHC

Labels attached to the end of the cable

CR1

Dedicated connection cable

Trigger cable (Crash 2)

Connection cable (Snare, Ride)

HH

HH plug

HHC plug

The cables labeled
SNR, RD, and RDB are
not used.
Secure them so
that they will not
interfere with your
performance.

SNR

RD

RDB

TRIGGER OUT jack

CONTROL OUT jack

Ride

T3

Pass cables below
the bass drum so that
they do not obstruct
performance.

VAD503

As seen from the front

KIK

T1

Striking surface

OUTPUT jack

Snare

CR1

TD-27

HH plug

HHC plug

HH

HHC

T2

TRIGGER OUT jack

CONTROL OUT jack

The cables labeled
T2, SNR, RD, and RDB
are not used.
Secure them so
that they will not
interfere with your
performance.

SNR

RD

RDB

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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

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-14C-T

DCS-10 DCS-10

TD-27

VH-10

APC-10

PDA100

Cymbal nut

Felt washer

Rotation stopper
(convex portion)

PDA120

Attach the crash cymbal and ride cymbal

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

CY-16R-T

* The illustration shows VAD506.

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

(The CY-16R-T and PDA120 are
included only with the VAD506.)

CY-18DR

DIGITAL TRIGGER OUT connector

Attach the toms

Loosen

Protector

Connection cable

Tom holder

Use the protec­tor to lock the
connection.

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.

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

shown in the illustration.

and headphones

Attaching the drum sound module to a
dierent location

The drum sound module can be attached to a commercially available hi-hat stand or
similar stand.

Cables

NOTE

Cables connected to the drum sound module should be carefully routed so that they are not
entangled in the pedal of the hi-hat stand. If this occurs, the cables might be broken, or the
hi-hat stand might tip over.

All purpose clamp

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 knobs of the all purpose
clamp are tightened.

• Take care not to slide the drum sound module mount too far outward. Doing so will
produce instability, possibly allowing the drum sound module to fall.

TD-27

All purpose clamp (

Diameter of pipe to which
the APC-10 can be attached:

15.9–28.6 mm

Parallel

APC-10)

Compatible stands

Diameter: 6.0–7.0 mm

Diameter: 11.7 mm MAX

1. Use the included wing

bolts to attach the sound
module mounting plate to
the drum sound module.

Attach the drum sound module

2. Insert the sound module

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

3. Using the drum key

included with the drum
sound module, adjust the
angle of the sound module
mounting plate.

PD-140DS

PDA140F

KD-200

Mounting the snare on a snare stand

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

DBS-10

1. Loosen the leg fastener knob,

adjust the angle of the leg,
and then tighten the leg
fastener knob.

Using a drum key, adjust the
length of the rods so that the
left and right are the same
length.

Attach the kick pedal

2. Ax the wood hoop

protectors to the position
at which the kick pedal is
attached.

Installing the oor tom

Attach the legs to the oor tom.

Attach the oor tom legs so that the bent
portion of the legs extends outward at a right
angle relative to the circumference of the tom.

As seen from directly above

3. Mounting the

kick pedal.

MEMO

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

4. Adjust the location at which

the kick pedal is attached
so that the beater strikes
the center of the strike
surface.

AC adaptor

AC outlet

The cord of the
supplied AC Adaptor

Cord
Hook

Headphones

Speakers

This completes setup and connections.

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

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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.

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

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can hear sound.

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

Setting example

Pad Assign

PD140DS SNARE

CY18DR RIDE

Roland logo
faces outward

Sound module mounting plate

Loosen

All purpose clamp (APC-10)

DIGITAL TRIGGER OUT
connector

Connection cable

Use the protector to
lock the connection.

Leg fastener
knob

Wood hoop
protector

Beater must hit the center
of the striking surface

* 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.

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.

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

This completes settings.

Detailed explanation of each part

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-27) 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-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 select “TRIGGER,” and press

the [ENTER] button.

5. Use the cursor buttons to 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.”

Bass drum (KD-200)

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Extend the legs of the bass drum.

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1. Loosen the leg fastener knob, adjust the

angle of the leg, and then tighten the leg
fastener knob.

Using a drum key, adjust the length of the rods
so that the left and right are the same length.

Leg fastener knob

2. Adjust the tip of the legs (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

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

CLOSE

Changes
from “ ” to
“AC”

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

you prefer.

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

Attaching the kick pedal.

1. Ax the wood hoop protectors to the position at which the kick

pedal is attached.

Soft oor

Carpet, etc.

Hard oor

Wood ooring, concrete, etc.

2. Mount the kick pedal.

Adjust the location at which the kick pedal is attached so that the beater
strikes the center of the strike surface; then securely fasten the kick pedal
to the KD-200.

Rubber

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.”

Reference

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

Wood hoop protectors

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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5

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Tension bolt

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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 (DCS-10, DBS-10) and an
all purpose clamp (APC-10) that is
recommended by Roland.

Do not place in a location that is unstable

When using the unit with a stand
(DCS-10, DBS-10) and an all purpose
clamp (APC-10) 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 (DCS­10, DBS-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.

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

• Wing bolts

• Drum key

Removable Parts:

• Screws

• Washers

• Nuts

• Felt washers

• Springs

• Hand 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.

• 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
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 (PD-140DS)

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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.

Adjusting the head tension

Beater must hit the center of
the striking surface

3. After attaching the kick pedal, adjust the angle of the legs and the

length of the rods as necessary.

* 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-200 rmly in place.

• Take care not to pinch your ngers.

Batter head (inside)

2

8

6

4

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-200 Owner’s Manual.”

1. Adjust each tuning bolt little by little, across the head as indicated in

the illustration.

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

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.

Tom (PDA100 / PDA120 / PDA140F)

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Adjusting the head tension

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.

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.

Head

Head

Loosen

2

Tighten

5

Tuning bolt

2

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NOTE

1

6

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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.

Crash cymbal (CY-16R-T) / (CY-14C-T)

Reference

For details on the snare, refer to “PD-140DS Owner’s Manual.”

Ride cymbal (CY-18DR)

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Fixing the cables

4

5

6

3

Tuning bolt

1

Be sure to make this
small plastic hook
visible from you.

Leave some slack
in the cables

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-16R-T/CY-14C-T Owner’s Manual” or “CY-18DR
Owner’s Manual.”

Reference

For details on the toms, refer to “PDA100/PDA120/PDA140F Owner’s Manual.”

Wind a cable tie around a cable.

Insert the small plastic hook
to a hole to secure the cable
to the cymbal arm.

NOTE

Continuous playing may cause dis-coloration of the pad, but this will not aect the Pad’s function.