Assembly and connections 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 VAD706 Setup Guide Time required: approx. 130 min. use. After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference. © 2021 Roland Corporation

Checking the included items stand settings Connecting the pads and drum sound module Check the included items Time required: approx. 40 min. Set Up the Drum Stand (DTS-30S) Time required: approx. 20 min. Connect the pads to the drum sound module Time required: approx. 20 min. 1 As soon as you open the package, check to see that all items are included. If anything is 2 * The tips of the mount and tom holder are sharp. Handle them with care. 5 missing, please contact your dealer. * When setting up or storing the stand, be careful not to pinch the fingers you use to handle the stand.

VAD706 Setup procedure Connection procedure VAD706-1 VAD706-2 Set up the stand as shown in the illustration. * To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections. TD-50X (Drum sound module) x 1 PDA100 (tom 1) x 1 NOTE Connect PD-140DS (snare), CY-18DR (ride) and 88 88 Boom stand (DBS-30) Combination stand (DCS-30) Pad stand (PDS-20) 88PD-140DS (Digital snare) x 1 88PDA120 (tom 2) x 1 Use the CY-16R-T as a . VH-14D (hi-hat) Clamp 1. Connect the L-shaped plug of the cables L-shaped Plug Marking label KIK T1 T2 T3 Cable clip CY-18DR (Digital ride) x 1 PDA140F (Tom 3) x 1 Cymbal nut Cymbal nut included with the stand (DTS-30S) to the drum hits cannot be used. 88 88 Use this to mount the drum sound module Insert the plug of the connection Cymbal (TD-50X). sound module (TD-50X). TRIGGER IN jack KICK TOM 1 TOM 2 TOM 3 88VH-14D (Digital hi-hat) x 1 Cymbal Felt washer mount Felt washer Attach the cable into the TD-50X’s DIGITAL Cable CY-16R-T (Crash 1, 2) x 2 mount Rotation stopper (only for V-Cymbal) Rotation stopper (only for V-Cymbal) mounting plate Connect the L-shaped plugs of the cables to each TRIGGER IN port. 88 88Owner’s Manual 2. Marking label CR1 CR2 Plug Knob 4 Boom arm Mounting plate to the stand. 4 pad. BOW/EDGE 88PDA100/PDA120/PDA140F Owner’s Manual Knob Adjust the cymbal mount TRIGGER IN jack CRASH1 CRASH2 & Tom holder Attach this to the product OUTPUT jack Adjust the angle of the angle. The names on the labels correspond to trigger input * You may connect to any of the ports 1–3. 88Owner’s Manuals before attaching to the stand. Use the cable clips as shown above, to cymbal mount. 3 7 jack names as follows. Knob Knob Marking label * BELL OUTPUT jack is secure the cables. 88VAD706 Setup Guide (this document) Adjust the angle of the * The T4, AX1, AX2, AX3 and AX4 cables are extension cables. Use them as needed. Adjust the position and angle of not used. tom attached to the 88TD-50X Quick Start 3 the boom arm. * If you don’t need to use the extension cables, leave them disconnected from the drum Knob tom holder. D C PD-140DS Owner’s Manual 5 Knob Knob sound module. 88 KD-222 () Adjust the position and Knob CY-18DR Owner’s Manual angle of the boom arm. Adjust the height of the stand. Adjust the tilt of the Fastening/removing 88 6 mounted product. 88When checking the items included with the KD-222, refer to “KD- Knob the mounting plate. 88VH-14D Owner’s Manual Adjust the height of the 222 Owner’s Manual.” Knob 2 tom holder. 88CY-16R-T Owner’s Manual Boom arm BOW/EDGE 2 Adjust the height of the B Knob Knob CR1, CR2 plugs OUTPUT jack * The TD-50X, PD-140DS, CY-18DR, VH-14D, CY-16R-T stand. Adjust the height of the accessories are in the respective packing cartons. Adjust the height of stand. the stand. VAD706 As seen from the front Knob A DTS-30S (drum stand) Adjust the openness of the legs. When checking the items included with the DTS-30S, refer to “DTS- 1 88 Knob * BELL OUTPUT jack is not 30S Owner’s Manual.” 1 Adjust the openness used. Knob of the legs. Adjust the openness of the legs. CR2 CR1 KIK CR1 Labels attached to the end of the cable Cable

* This package does not include a kick pedal, a hi-hat stand, and a * The two DCS-30 stands (included) are symmetrical. Connection cable (Snare, Ride, Hi-hat) snare stand. Use with a commercially available kick pedal, hi-hat Set these stands up so that the tom holder goes on the inside and the cymbal stand, and snare stand. mount goes on the outside. Hi-hat Ride

T2 T1 TD-50X

Assembling the VH-14D NOTE Stand Assemble the hi-hat (VH-14D) Snare Time required: approx. 10 min. • When setting up, ensure that the tripod of the stand is sufficiently open. If Assemble the stand using the procedure described in “VH-14D Owner’s Manual.” the tripod is insufficiently open, the appropriate degree of stability might not T3 3 be obtained. 1. Place the bottom cymbal on the hi-hat stand 2. Pass the ends of the clamp through the 3. Connect the link cables A/B on the top cymbal with the cymbal rod passing through the grooves in the metal portion of the bottom to the link jacks A/B of the bottom cymbal. • If you are using the boom arm in a lengthened position, stability will improve Striking surface bottom cymbal hole. cymbal, then while strongly pulling the clamp if the cymbal is directly above one of the tripod legs. View from the side downward, secure it with the drum key. • Likewise, when attaching the tom to the tom holder, stability will improve if Pass cables below the bass * Don’t pull the link cables too hard the tom is directly above one of the tripod legs. KIK drum so that they do not when assembling this product. • When you loosen the knob while adjusting the height or angle of tom or obstruct performance. * Make sure that both the top cymbal, the pipe or pad might fall and pinch your fingers. Use one hand to Cable in Cable in cymbal and bottom cymbal can support the tom, pipe, or cymbal mount while you slowly loosen the knob. be opened and closed smoothly. back front • To prevent the stand from tipping over or falling, tighten the knobs until there is no looseness. When tightening knob 3 or knob D , ensure that the OUTPUT jack Hi-hat stand felt (or gears that maintain the angle are firmly meshed. rubber) cymbal pad Pull down and tighten with the drum key. Clamp Now you’ve finished the first half of the assembly process. Why not take a break? This completes setup and connections. 99When you’ve finished making connections, turn on the power as described in “TD-50X Quick Start,” and verify that you can hear sound.

Attaching Various Parts Attach the crash cymbal (CY-16R-T) and (CY-18DR)

Attaching the parts 1. Position the cymbal so that the stopper Cymbal nut Insert the plug of the connection cable Protector (convex portion) of the cymbal mount is Felt washer Settings for the snare (PD-140DS), ride (CY-18DR) and hi-hat (VH-14D) 4 : approx. min. 99 Time required 40 into the CY-18DR’s DIGITAL TRIGGER OUT aligned with the concave portion of the “Roland” logo on the bottom of the cymbal. connector. farther side, as viewed Connection cable The first time you connect the PD-140DS, CY-18DR and VH-14D to the DIGITAL TRIGGER IN port, the following screen will appear. Press the [ENTER] button. 2. Use the cursor buttons to select “PD140DS,” “CY18DR” or “VH14D.” from the player DIGITAL TRIGGER OUT jack 1. Precautions regarding placement of this unit on a stand 2. Tighten the cymbal nut to obtain an As directed in the screen, assign the PD-140DS as snare, assign CY-18DR as ride, and assign VH-14D as hi-hat. 3. Use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to specify the Assign. Be sure to follow the instructions in the VAD706 Setup Guide carefully when placing this unit on appropriate amount of sway. a stand. * Use the cymbal nut and felt washer that are included Use the protector to Rotation stopper PD140DS SNARE with the drum stand. lock the connection. If it is not set up properly, you risk creating an unstable situation which could lead to the unit (convex portion) CY18DR RIDE falling or the stand toppling, and may result in injury. VH14D HI-HAT

CR1 (BOW/EDGE) CR2 (BOW/EDGE) Setting up the hi-hat (VH-14D) 4. Press the [KIT] button to return to the screen. CY-16R-T CY-16R-T * If you specify the same trigger input as a pad that is connected to a TRIGGER IN jack, the pad that’s connected to that TRIGGER IN jack won’t produce sound. Insert the plug of the connecting cable included with Attach the toms (PDA-100 / PDA120) the VH-14D into the DIGITAL TRIGGER OUT jack of the VH-14D. DCS-30 DCS-30 Loosen Protector (HI-HAT) Connection cable VH-14D T1 T2 (RIDE) 99Set the trigger bank to “VAD706” Use the protector to lock the CY-18DR connection. TD-50X PDA100 PDA120 1. Press the [TRIGGER] button. 3. Press the [F1] (BANK) button. 4. Place the cursor on the trigger bank number, and use the [-] [+] Tom holder buttons or the dial to set the trigger bank to “VAD706.” 2. Press the PAGE [UP] button several times to access the top page. The TRIGGER BANK screen appears. 5. Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen. (SNARE) Trigger bank number Installing the (PDA140F) PD-140DS T3 Attach the legs to the floor tom. PDA140F Attach the floor tom legs so that the bent portion of the legs extends outward at a right angle relative to the circumference of the tom. Trigger type PDS-20 DBS-30 * While playing, the “7” (round dot) marks on the top and KIK bottom should be lined up, as shown in the illustration. The product may not work correctly if the KD-222 marks aren’t lined up. 99Adjust the hi-hat (VH-14D)

When using the VH-14D, be sure to adjust the offset and hi-hat on the TD-50X after connecting. Adjusting the hi-hat Fixing the cables Attach the drum sound module As seen from directly above This adjustment is required for pedal movements such as open or close to be detected correctly. (TD-50X) 1. Adjust the gap between the top cymbal and bottom cymbal to a clearance of approximately 10 Wind a cable tie around a mm, then tighten the clutch screw. cable. Adjusting the offset Be sure to make this small plastic hook As seen from the front Clutch screw Leave some slack in visible from you. 1. Press the TD-50X’s [TRIGGER] button. 5. Loosen the clutch screw of the top cymbal and MEMO the cable Wide Mounting the kick pedal onto the bass drum (KD-222) let it sit on the bottom cymbal. 2. Press the PAGE [UP] button several times to You can also press the [TRIGGER] button while holding * Do NOT touch the hi-hats or the pedal. down the Narrow 1. Loosen the leg fastener knob, adjust the angle Spike Rubber surface; then securely fasten the kick pedal to the KD-222. access the top page. 10 mm [KIT] button on the TD-50X to adjust the offset. of the leg, and then tighten the leg fastener * Take care not to pinch your fingers. 3. Press the [F4] (HI-HAT) button. Clutch screw Wind a cable tie around the Sound module pipe and tighten it in order knob. not to slip. mounting plate The TRIGGER HI-HAT screen appears. Secure the cable in place Using a drum key, adjust the length of the rods so that the When first connecting the VH-14D to the drum with the cable tie left and right are the same length. Foot nut sound module, the trigger parameters are set to the recommended values. Foot The trigger parameters may need to be adjusted * 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 Leg fastener knob Spike depending on the environment where the VH-14D is used, Insert the small plastic Insert the mounting plate of the unit and prevent the hi-hat from sounding as you intend. Setting the hook to a hole to including how it is mounted and the position in which it gap to 10 mm provides the most natural feel when playing the VH-14D. secure the cable to the into the clamp, then turn the * The tip of the spike is sharp; handle it with care. 6. Press the [F5] (EXECUTE) button. is set up. Refer to the Owner’s Manual of the drum sound cymbal arm. clamp knob to secure the module you are using for details on how to configure the mounting plate. * Using the spike leg tips on wood flooring may damage the 2. Change the spring tension by adjusting the hi-hat * Set these stands up so that the tom holder goes on the inside and the cymbal mount goes on the outside. Rod settings. stand. floor; the rubber leg tips should be used on wood flooring. 4. Press the [F5] (OFFSET) button. For instructions on adjusting the tension, refer to the owner’s 3. Affix the wood hoop protectors to the position The VH OFFSET ADJUSTMENT screen appears. NOTE Beater must hit the center of the manual for your hi-hat stand. * Continuous playing may cause dis-coloration of the pad, but this will not affect the Mounting the snare (PD-140DS) on a snare stand at which the kick pedal is attached. striking surface * If the spring tension is too high or too low, the hi-hat may not operate Pad’s function. 2. Adjust the tip of the legs (spike/rubber) correctly and you might not be able to play the way you intended. The PD-140DS can only be used with a commercially available snare stand. After attaching the kick pedal, adjust the * See the VH-14D Owner’s Manual for details on the hi-hat. Attach the cables to the stand with the cable tie. appropriately for the surface on which you’re * The tension may not be adjustable on some stands. * Make sure that the snare stand you are using is able to support a 14-inch shell. placing the KD-222. angle of the legs and the length of the rods as The “VH offset” parameter is set automatically (approx. 3 necessary. seconds). When the adjustment is complete, the [TRIGGER] button Soft floor Insert the plug of the connecting cable included with the PD-140DS into the DIGITAL Spike Carpet, etc. stops flashing and remains lit. TRIGGER OUT jack of the PD-140DS. Hard floor Rubber Wood flooring, concrete, etc. Affix to both surfaces of the Protector batter hoop If you loosen the foot nut and rotate the foot to raise it, the spike will be exposed. 4. Mount the kick pedal. DIGITAL TRIGGER OUT jack Connection cable Use the protector to lock Adjust the location at which the kick pedal is attached so the connection. that the beater strikes the center of the batter head’s strike Tighten the foot nut to secure the position of the foot. Have fun playing the !

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Bass drum (KD-222) 99 USING THE UNIT SAFELY IMPORTANT NOTES

Standing up the bass drum legs Mounting the kick pedal Adjusting the head tension 1 2 3 Placement • The copyright of content in this CAUTION product (the sound waveform data, 1. Loosen the leg fastener knob, adjust the 3. Affix the wood hoop protectors to the position at which the kick Adjust the tension of the batter head before you play the KD-222. You can About WARNING and CAUTION Notices About the Symbols • Do not allow lighting devices that Using Double Kick Pedals Avoid climbing on top of the unit, or style data, accompaniment patterns, angle of the leg, and then tighten the leg pedal is attached. vary the strike response (playing feel) by adjusting the tension. The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or normally are used while their light phrase data, audio loops and Used for instructions intended to alert the placing heavy objects on it fastener knob. warnings.The specic meaning of the symbol is source is very close to the unit, or image data) is reserved by Roland The KD-222 can also be used with double kick user to the risk of death or severe injury Otherwise, you risk injury as powerful spotlights to shine upon the Using a drum key, adjust the length of the rods so that determined by the design contained within the triangle. In Corporation. should the unit be used improperly. the result of the unit toppling the left and right are the same length. pedals. 1. Adjust each tension bolt little by little, working back and forth the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general same area of the unit for extended cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. over or dropping down. periods of time. Excessive heat can • Purchasers of this product are Adjust the striking points of the two beaters so across the head in the order shown in the illustration. Used for instructions intended to alert the permitted to utilize said content The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be deform or discolor the unit. that they are at equal distances to the left and 3 7 user to the risk of injury or material (except song data such as Demo Songs) Leg fastener knob Tension bolt damage should the unit be used carried out (are forbidden). The specic thing that must Disconnect all cords/cables before Additional Precautions right of the center of the batter head’s strike not be done is indicated by the design contained within for the creating, performing, recording 10 improperly. moving the unit 1 the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that • This instrument is designed to minimize and distributing original musical works. surface. * Material damage refers to damage or the unit must never be disassembled. Damage or malfunction may the extraneous sounds produced other adverse e ects caused with result if you fail to disconnect • Purchasers of this product are NOT Rod The symbol alerts the user to things that must be when it’s played. However, since sound Affix to both surfaces of the batter hoop Correct 5 6 respect to the home and all its all cables before moving permitted to extract said content furnishings, as well to domestic animals carried out. The specic thing that must be done is vibrations can be transmitted through in original or modified form, for the Batter head indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the the unit. or pets. floors and walls to a greater degree than purpose of distributing recorded case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord 4. Mount the kick pedal. 2 Take care so as not to get fingers expected, take care not to allow these 9 plug must be unplugged from the outlet. medium of said content or making Adjust the location at which the kick pedal is attached so that the beater strikes pinched sounds to become a nuisance others 2. Adjust the tip of the legs (spike/rubber) 8 4 them available on a computer network. appropriately for the surface on which you’re the center of the batter head’s strike surface; then securely fasten the kick pedal When handling the following nearby. to the KD-222. ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING moving parts, take care so • When disposing of the packing carton • The SD logo , SDHC logo and placing the KD-222. * Fully tightening a tension bolt at only a single location will produce uneven as not to get fingers, etc., or cushioning material in which this SDXC logo are trademarks of After attaching the kick pedal, tensioning, which will make it impossible to achieve correct strike response and unit was packed, you must observe the SD-3C, LLC. adjust the angle of the legs and the may also cause malfunctions. WARNING WARNING CAUTION pinched. An adult should Soft floor Incorrect waste disposal regulations that apply to Spike length of the rods as necessary. always be in charge of handling these • ASIO is a trademark and software of Carpet, etc. your locality. Do not use or store in the following Do not place in a location that is Use only the specified stand(s) items. Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. types of locations unstable • When turning the unit over, be careful Hard floor This unit is designed to be • Stands Rubber 2. Adjust each tension bolt so that the head is tensioned evenly. so as to protect the buttons and knobs • This product contains eParts integrated Wood flooring, concrete, etc. • Subject to temperature When using the unit with used in combination with • Pedals from damage. Also, handle the unit software platform of eSOL Co.,Ltd. extremes (e.g., direct a stand recommended by specific stands (DCS series, • Knobs carefully; do not drop it. eParts is a trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. If you loosen the foot nut and rotate the foot to raise it, sunlight in an enclosed Roland, the stand must be DBS series, PDS series) Keep small items out of the reach of • This document explains the in Japan. the spike will be exposed. vehicle, near a heating duct, carefully placed so it is level manufactured by Roland. If used in and sure to remain stable. If not using a combination with other stands, you risk children specifications of the product at the time • This Product uses the Source Code of Tighten the foot nut to secure the position of the foot. on top of heat-generating To prevent accidental that the document was issued. For the μT-Kernel under T-License 2.0 granted Beater must hit the center of the striking surface equipment); or are stand, you still need to make sure that sustaining injuries as the result of this Spike Rubber NOTE • Damp (e.g., baths, any location you choose for placing the product dropping down or toppling over ingestion of the parts listed latest information, refer to the Roland by the T-Engine Forum (www.tron.org). website. Adjusting the head tension affects only the head response, and does not washrooms, on wet floors); unit provides a level surface that will due to a lack of stability. below, always keep them out • Roland is either registered trademark or properly support the unit, and keep it of the reach of small children. change the pitch of the sound as it would on an acoustic drum. Pitch or are Evaluate safety issues before using Intellectual Property Right trademark of Roland Corporation in the NOTE from wobbling. adjustments are made by editing the sound in your drum sound module. • Exposed to steam or smoke; or are stands • Included Parts United States and/or other countries. • It is forbidden by law to make an audio Foot nut • Firmly mount both the KD-222 and the kick pedal. • Subject to salt exposure; or are Precautions regarding placement of this Cable clip, cable tie, drum key Even if you observe the recording, video recording, copy or • Company names and product names • Exposed to rain; or are unit on a stand • Removable Parts • Take care not to pinch your fingers. cautions given in the owner’s revision of a third party’s copyrighted appearing in this document are Foot • Dusty or sandy; or are Screws, washers, nuts, felt washers, Be sure to follow the manual, certain types of work (musical work, video work, registered trademarks or trademarks of • Subject to high levels of vibration and springs, knobs instructions in the VAD706 handling may allow this their respective owners. Spike shakiness; or are broadcast, live performance, or other Setup Guide carefully when product to fall from the stand, or cause • Placed in a poorly ventilated location. work), whether in whole or in part, * The tip of the spike is sharp; handle it with care. placing this unit on a stand. the stand to overturn. Please be mindful and distribute, sell, lease, perform or Use only the stand that is * Using the spike leg tips on wood flooring may damage If it is not set up properly, you risk of any safety issues before using this broadcast it without the permission of recommended the floor; the rubber leg tips should be used on wood creating an unstable situation which product. the copyright owner. flooring. Reference This unit should be used could lead to the unit falling or the stand Route all power cords and cables in • Do not use this product for purposes For details on the Bass drum, refer to “KD-222 Owner’s Manual.” only with a stand that is toppling, and may result in injury. such a way as to prevent them from that could infringe on a copyright recommended by Roland. getting entangled held by a third party. We assume no Injury could result if someone responsibility whatsoever with regard Be cautious to protect children from were to trip on a cable and to any infringements of third-party injury cause the unit to fall or copyrights arising through your use of Always make sure that an topple. this product. adult is on hand to provide supervision and guidance Snare (PD-140DS) when using the unit in places 99 where children are present, or when a child will be using the unit.

Adjusting the head tension

1. Adjust each tuning bolt little by little, across the head as indicated in the illustration. NOTE Adjust the tension so that the pad responds to your strikes with the 3 7 Adjusting the head tension affects only the head response, and does appropriate feel. Loosen Tighten 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 2. Make additional fine adjustments to the tension while you 5 1 continue checking the feel of the pad’s strike. Head module. * Fully tightening a tension bolt at only a single location will produce uneven Tuning bolt tensioning, which will make it impossible to achieve correct strike response and may also cause malfunctions. 2 6 Reference 8 4 For details on the snare, refer to “PD-140DS Owner’s Manual.”

99Tom (PDA100 / PDA120 / PDA140F) 99Crash cymbal (CY-16R-T) 99Ride cymbal (CY-18DR)

Adjusting the head tension Fixing the cables

1. Adjust each tuning bolt little by little, across the head as indicated in the illustration. 4 6 Slightly stronger tension than the strike feel of an acoustic drum is appropriate. Tuning bolt Leave some slack 2. Make additional fine adjustments to the tension while you in the cables continue checking the feel of the pad’s strike. * Fully tightening a tension bolt at only a single location will produce uneven 2 1 tensioning, which will make it impossible to achieve correct strike response and may also cause malfunctions. Head Secure the cable in place with the cable tie

5 3 Be sure to make this Wind a cable tie NOTE small plastic hook around the pipe visible from you. and tighten it in Reference Adjusting the head tension affects only the head response, and does not change the pitch of order to not to slip. For details on the cymbals, refer to “CY-16R-T Owner’s Manual” or “CY-18DR Owner’s Manual.” the sound as it would on an acoustic drum. Pitch adjustments are made by editing the sound in your drum sound module.

NOTE Wind a cable tie around a cable. Continuous playing may cause dis-coloration of the pad, but this will not affect the Pad’s function. Reference Insert the small plastic hook For details on the tom, refer to “PDA100 / PDA120 / PDA140F Owner’s Manual.” to a hole to secure the cable to the cymbal arm.