Roland VH-10 Users Manual

Owner’s Manual

English

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

Check the Included Items

After opening the package, check that all of the included items are present. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.

Hi-Hat

Motion Sensor Unit

Drum keyLockable tieInsulating Plate

5 Owner’s Manual

5 Leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”

* Hi-hat stand is not included.

Main Features

The Same Strike Feel as an Acoustic Hi-Hat

Since the VH-10 uses a single-cymbal oating design that can be mounted on a commercially available hi-hat stand, it provides the same playing feel as an acoustic hi-hat; when you strike it, the stick will rebound and the cymbal will sway, and the cymbal moves up and down in response to your pedal movement. The striking surface uses rubber for good silencing.

Open/Close

The depth to which you advance the pedal of the hi-hat stand smoothly varies the tonal character from open to closed. You can also use techniques such as foot-close (pressing the pedal to sound the hi-hat) or foot-splash (pressing the pedal and immediately opening it to sound the hi-hat). With the VH-10 connected to a TD-50/TD-25 drum sound module, you can express the tonal change that occurs when you strike the hi-hat in the close state and then immediately open it.

Edge Shots Can Be Played

Since an edge sensor is built into the edge, you can dierentiate between strikes on the bow (upper surface) and edge (circumference).

Playing method Explanation

Bow Shot

This playing method involves striking the middle area of the hi-hat. It corresponds to the sound of the “head-side” of the connected trigger input.

Edge Shot

Edge Sensor

Natural Pedal Feeling

By adjusting the depth of the pedal and the strength of the hi-hat stand's spring, you can obtain the pedal feeling that you prefer.

This playing method involves striking the edge of the hi-hat with the shoulder of the stick. When played as shown in the gure, the “rim-side” sound of the connected trigger input is triggered.

Setup

Mounting the VH-10 on a Hi-Hat Stand

1. Remove the clutch included with the hi-hat

stand from the cymbal rod.

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

* It is not necessary to remove the felt (or rubber) pad 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. Place the insulating plate on the

hi-hat stand with the cymbal rod passing through the hole of the insulating plate.

Set the insulating plate with the sponge side facing up.

4. Place the motion sensor unit on the

insulating plate 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. Loosen the clutch screw and place the hi-hat

on the motion sensor unit with the cymbal rod passing through the hi-hat hole.

The hi-hat should be oriented correctly. Positioning the “Roland” logo at the back (as seen by the player) will provide the best sensitivity.

Clutch Screw

Hi-Hat “Roland” logo on the farther side

Motion Sensor Unit CONTROL OUT jack on the farther side

Insulating Plate Sponge side up

Compatible Stands

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

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

* 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.

Cymbal Rod

Connecting to a Sound Module

To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn o all the units before making any connections.

1. Connect the VH-10’s TRIGGER OUTPUT jack to

the sound module’s HI-HAT jack or cable, and connect the VH-10’s CONTROL OUTPUT jack to the sound module’s HH CTRL jack or cable.

TRIGGER OUTPUT

CONTROL OUTPUT jack

to the sound module’s HH CTRL jack

* Use stereo (TRS) cables to make the connections. If mono cables are

used, edge shots cannot be supported.

2. Allowing some slack in the cable, secure it

with the lockable tie.

Wind the lockable tie once

Tighten it not to slip

Adjusting the VH-10’s Oset for the TD-17

The VH-10’s oset must be adjusted so that open/close and pedal movements can be detected correctly.

Here we explain how to make adjustments when using the VH-10 in conjunction with the TD-17.

1. Conrm that the VH-10 and TD-17 are

connected properly.

2. After making the hi-hat settings, release your

foot from the pedal, and while keeping your foot o the pedal, turn on the power to the TD-17.

* The oset cannot be adjusted correctly if the hi-hat is making

contact with the motion sensor unit when the power is turned on.

3. Loosen the clutch screw and let the hi-hat

rest naturally on the motion sensor unit.

4. Press the [SETUP] button.

5. Use the dial to select “Hi-Hat Settings,” and

press the [ENTER] button.

6. Turn the dial to set Pad Type to “VH10.”

jack

to the sound module’s TRIGGER INPUT HI-HAT jack

Leave some slack in the cables

Turn back to x the cables

7. While reading the meter displayed on the

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

Adjust the oset so that [JK]appears in the meter.

8. Adjust other parameters as necessary.

Settings for other sound modules

Set “Trigger Type” to “VH-11.”

2. As in step 7 above, turn the oset adjustment

screw to make adjustments.

3. Adjust other parameters as necessary.

Oset Adjustment Points

If the closed hi-hat sound is dicult to attain, rotate the oset adjustment screw towards “CLOSE.”

If the open hi-hat sound is dicult to attain, rotate the screw towards “OPEN.”

Oset

adjustment

screw

OPEN CLOSE

NOTE

If the sound cuts o when you strike the hi-hat forcefully, rotate the VH oset adjustment screw towards “OPEN.”

Adjusting the Hi-Hat

1. Make adjustments so that the formed part in

the lower middle of the hi-hat is 3 mm away from the center tip of the sensor, and then tighten the clutch screw.

3mm3mm

* Although the gap can be adjusted to a clearance that makes

playing the hi-hat easier, setting too narrow or wide a gap can cause improper function of the unit and prevent the hi-hat from sounding as you intend. Setting the gap to 3 mm provides the most natural feel when playing the VH-10.

2. Change the spring tension by adjusting the

hi-hat stand.

For instructions on adjusting the tension, refer to the owner’s manual for your hi-hat stand.

* If the spring tension is too strong or too weak, the unit will malfunction, and

you might not be able to play the hi-hat as you intend.

* The tension may not be adjustable on some stands.

NOTE

The hi-hat should be oriented correctly. Positioning the “Roland” logo at the back (as seen by the player) will provide the best sensitivity.

If the Clutch Was Apart from the Hi-Hat

If the hi-hat clutch is inadvertently removed from the hi-hat, use the following procedure to reassemble and attach the clutch.

NOTE

Due to the dierent shape, the clutch included with the hi-hat stand cannot be used with the VH-10. Be sure to use the special VH-10 clutch.

Clutch Top

Oset Adjustment Screw

Rubber Washer

Player Side

Stopper (Upper) Be sure to orient it correctly.

Spring

Stopper (Lower)

* Orient the stopper (upper) so that it matches the groove in the

hi-hat.

Position the “Roland” logo at the back as seen by the player

Set the screw to front.

Hi-Hat Being Properly Assembled

Player Side

The upper end of the screw pipe of the stopper can be seen

3 - 4mm

The oset adjustment screw being fully tightened

Main Specications

Roland VH-10: V-Hi-Hat

Size 12 inches

Trigger 2 (Bow, Edge)

Connectors

Dimensions

Weight

Accessories

Options (sold separately)

* The hi-hat’s rubber surface may turn white, but this has no eect on

the hi-hat’s function.

* 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.

TRIGGER OUTPUT jack CONTROL OUTPUT jack

314 (W) x 314 (D) x 103 (H) mm 12-3/8 (W) x 12-3/8 (D) x 4-1/16 (H) inches

1.2 kg 2 lbs 11 oz

(Excluding motion sensor unit)

Owner’s Manual, Leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” Motion sensor unit, Insulating Plate, Drum key, Lockable tie, Connection cable (only sold individually)

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