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 VAD506 / VAD503 Setup Guide document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference. © 2020 Roland Corporation

Check the included items As soon as you open the package, check to see that all items are included. If anything is missing, please contact your dealer. Connect the pads to the sound module * 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. 1 * The drum key used to attach the pads is inside the packing carton of the drum sound module. 4

VAD506 / VAD503 parts Connection procedure 1 KD-200 () x 1 Only VAD506 * The cable included with the KD-200 is not used. 12 DCS-10 (Drum combination stand) x 1 2 1. Connect the dedicated connection 2. Labels indicating the pad to be 3. Using the included connection Only VAD506 2 TD-27 (Drum sound module) x 1 13 PDA120 (tom2) x 1 cable to the TRIGGER INPUT connected are attached to the cables, connect the snare 4. Using the included trigger cable, 9 Sound module mounting plate x 1 14 CY-16R-T (Crash 2) x 1 connector on the bottom of the dedicated connection cable. (PD-140DS) and ride (CY-18DR) to Drum key x 1 connect crash 2 to the CRASH 2 jack 15 Trigger cable x 1 drum sound module. Connect the cable to the OUTPUT the DIGITAL TRIGGER IN ports of Wing bolts x 2 of the TRIGGER IN jack on the back Dedicated connection cable x 1 Insert the connector all the way, then jack of each pad as shown in the the drum sound module. 12 turn the knobs to fasten it securely. illustration below. panel of the drum sound module. 3 4 7 8 13 3 PD-140DS (Digital snare) x 1 Owner’s Manuals * You may connect to any of the ports Connection cable x 1 1–3. 88VAD506/VAD503 Setup Guide (this document) 4 CY-18DR (Digital ride) x 1 88TD-27 Quick Start Connection cable x 1 side Drum sound module side 1 5 VH-10 (Hi-hat) x 1 88KD-200 Owner’s Manual * Insert the plug firmly, making 88PD-140DS Owner’s Manual 6 CY-14C-T (Crash 1) x 1 sure it’s all the way in. 10 CY-18DR Owner’s Manual 7 DCS-10 (Drum combination stand) x 1 88 14 88VH-10 Owner’s Manual 8 DBS-10 (Drum boom stand) x 1 Knob 9 PDA140F () x 1 88CY-16R-T/CY-14C-T Owner’s Manual 5 6 Legs x 3 88DBS-10/DCS-10 Owner’s Manual 10 PDA100 (tom1) x 1 88PDA100/PDA120/PDA140F Owner’s Manual 15 11 APC-10 (All purpose clamp) x 1 APC-10 Owner’s Manual 11 88

BOW/EDGE CR2 plug OUTPUT jack VAD506 VAD503

As seen from the front As seen from the front HH plug TRIGGER OUT jack

* OUTPUT jack is Set Up the Stand not used. HHC plug CONTROL OUT jack CR1 CR1 2 * The tips of the cymbal mount and tom holder are sharp. Handle them with care. Crash 2 HH plug TRIGGER OUT jack * When setting up or storing the stand, be careful not to pinch the fingers you use to handle the stand.

Setup procedure Ride HHC plug CONTROL OUT jack Ride HH Set up the stand as shown in the illustration. Attach the all-purpose clamp to the stand. HH TD-27 Stand TD-27 NOTE T2 T1 T1 HHC Boom stand (DBS-10) Combination stand (DCS-10) Combination stand (DCS-10) HHC The cables labeled • When setting up, ensure that the tripod of the stand is T2, SNR, RD, and RDB sufficiently open. If the tripod is insufficiently open, the The cables labeled are not used. Cymbal mount Cymbal mount appropriate degree of stability might not be obtained. SNR, RD, and RDB are Secure them so Snare T3 Snare • If you are using the boom arm in a lengthened position, not used. that they will not Adjust the angle of the Secure them so Adjust the angle of the cymbal stability will improve if the cymbal is directly above one of the T3 interfere with your Knob 6 cymbal mount, and fasten it. Knob 6 that they will not Adjust the angle of mount, and fasten it. tripod legs. performance. Adjust the angle of interfere with your Knob 5 the boom arm, and the boom arm, and Knob 4 Knob 5 Knob 4 performance. fasten it. • Likewise, when attaching the tom to the tom holder, stability fasten it. Loosen the knob, and adjust the Loosen the knob, and adjust the All purpose clamp will improve if the tom is directly above one of the tripod legs. position of the boom arm. position of the boom arm. (APC-10) Adjust the height Knob 3 of the stand, and • When you loosen the knob while adjusting the height or KIK SNR RDB Knob 3 angle of tom or cymbal, the pipe or pad might fall and pinch KIK T2 RD fasten it. Boom arm Adjust the height of the your fingers. Use one hand to support the tom, pipe, or Boom arm Tom holder Knob 8 SNR RD RDB stand, and fasten it. Bolts cymbal mount while you slowly loosen the knob. Adjust the angle of the tom attached to the tom holder, and fasten it. Knob A • To prevent the stand from tipping over or falling, tighten the Knob 2 Knob 2 Using the drum key Loosen the knob, knobs until there is no looseness. When tightening knob 5 included with the drum Adjust the height of the Adjust the height of the Knob and clamp the or knob 6 , ensure that the gears that maintain the angle are 7 sound module, loosen the stand, and fasten it. stand, and fasten it. Adjust the height of the stand with the firmly meshed. bolt and slide the drum Hex nuts all-purpose clamp. tom holder, and fasten it. sound module attachment Knob 1 Knob 1 to the desired position. Adjust the openness of Adjust the openness of the Knob B Striking surface Striking surface the legs, and fasten them. legs, and fasten them. Loosen the knob, and firmly clamp the sound NOTE All purpose clamp module mounting plate KIK CR1 Labels attached to the end of the cable Pass cables below located on the bottom of • Tighten the hex nut according to the diameter of the pipe the bass drum so that the drum sound module. Dedicated connection cable that is being clamped. Ensure that the clamp is parallel with they do not obstruct Parallel Trigger cable (Crash 2) the main unit when the knob A and knob B is tightened. performance. Connection cable (Snare, Ride) • Take care not to slide the drum sound module mount too far OUTPUT jack OUTPUT jack outward. Doing so will produce instability, possibly allowing the drum sound module to fall.

Connect the AC adaptor Attaching the drum sound module to a Attaching Various Parts Attach the and and headphones different location 1. Position the cymbal so that the stopper Cymbal nut “Roland” logo on the farther side, Insert the plug of the connection Protector 5 3 (convex portion) of the cymbal mount is as viewed from the player cable into the CY-18DR’s DIGITAL aligned with the concave portion of the The drum sound module can be attached to a commercially available hi-hat stand or TRIGGER OUT connector. Connection cable bottom of the cymbal. Felt washer DIGITAL TRIGGER OUT connector similar stand. Parallel 2. Tighten the cymbal nut to obtain an Connect the AC adaptor, headphones, or speakers. Attach the hi-hat Use the protec- appropriate amount of sway. Rotation stopper tor to lock the * To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off (convex portion) * Use the cymbal nut and felt washer that are connection. all the units before making any connections. NOTE Cables included with the drum stand. Clutch screw * Use the cord hook located on the bottom of the unit to secure the AC adaptor cord as 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 shown in the illustration. hi-hat stand might tip over. Hi-hat “Roland” logo on the * The illustration shows VAD506. farther side, as viewed CY-14C-T CY-16R-T (The CY-16R-T and PDA120 are TD-27 from the player included only with the VAD506.) Attach the toms NOTE All purpose clamp

Motion sensor unit • Tighten the hex nut according to the diameter of the pipe that is being clamped. Loosen CONTROL OUT jack on the farther DCS-10 DCS-10 Ensure that the clamp is parallel with the main unit when the knobs of the all purpose side, as viewed from the player TD-27 clamp are tightened. Insulating plate APC-10 • Take care not to slide the drum sound module mount too far outward. Doing so will Sponge side up CY-18DR produce instability, possibly allowing the drum sound module to fall. All purpose clamp (APC-10) VH-10 PDA100 PDA120 Diameter of pipe to which Tom holder the APC-10 can be attached: 15.9–28.6 mm

PD-140DS Installing the floor tom

PDA140F Attach the legs to the floor tom. Cord AC adaptor Hook Compatible stands KD-200 Attach the floor tom legs so that the bent DBS-10 portion of the legs extends outward at a right The cord of the angle relative to the circumference of the tom. AC outlet supplied AC Adaptor Diameter: 6.0–7.0 mm Headphones Speakers

Diameter: 11.7 mm MAX

99When you’ve finished making connections, turn on the power as described in “TD-27 Quick Start,” and verify that you This completes setup and connections. can hear sound. As seen from directly above

Attach the drum sound module Mounting the snare on a snare stand Attach the kick pedal 1. Use the included wing 2. Insert the sound module 3. Using the drum key The PD-140DS can only be used with a commercially available snare stand. 1. Loosen the leg fastener knob, 2. Affix the wood hoop 3. Mounting the 4. Adjust the location at which 99Set the snare (PD-140DS) and ride cymbal (CY-18DR) bolts to attach the sound mounting plate into the included with the drum * Make sure that the snare stand you are using is able to support a 14-inch shell. adjust the angle of the leg, protectors to the position kick pedal. the kick pedal is attached module mounting plate to all-purpose clamp that is sound module, adjust the and then tighten the leg at which the kick pedal is so that the beater strikes the drum sound module. attached to the stand. angle of the sound module fastener knob. attached. the center of the strike The first time you connect the PD-140DS and CY-18DR to the DIGITAL TRIGGER IN port, the 1. Use the cursor buttons to select “OK,” and press [ENTER] button. Setting example mounting plate. Insert the plug of the connection cable into the PD-140DS’s DIGITAL TRIGGER OUT Using a drum key, adjust the MEMO surface. following screen will appear. As directed in the screen, assign the PD-140DS as snare, and Pad Assign connector. length of the rods so that the For details on attaching the kick pedal, refer to the assign CY-18DR as ride. PD140DS SNARE left and right are the same owner’s manual of your kick pedal. length. CY18DR RIDE Protector

Roland logo 4. Press the [] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen. faces outward DIGITAL TRIGGER OUT Connection cable Use the protector to Leg fastener Beater must hit the center knob of the striking surface Use the cursor buttons to select “PD140DS” or “CY18DR.” This completes settings. Loosen connector lock the connection. Wood hoop 2. protector * If you specify the same trigger input as a pad that is connected to a dedicated connection cable All purpose clamp (APC-10) or TRIGGER IN jack, the pad that’s connected to that TRIGGER INPUT jack and TRIGGER IN jack 3. Use the dial to specify the Assign. Sound module mounting plate won’t produce sound. * You can’t specify the same assignment multiple times.

* 5 1 0 0 0 6 8 7 9 2 - 0 3 * Detailed explanation of each part

99Adjust the hi-hat (VH-10) USING THE UNIT SAFELY IMPORTANT NOTES If you’re using the VH-10 V-hi-hat, execute the offset 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. Additional Precautions CAUTION Intellectual Property Right • The SD logo and SDHC logo are trademarks About WARNING and CAUTION Notices About the Symbols • Use a reasonable amount of care when using the • It is forbidden by law to make an audio recording, of SD-3C, LLC. Adjust the offset. Fixing the cables The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or Use only the specified stand(s) unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when video recording, copy or revision of a third party’s Used for instructions intended to alert the warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is • ASIO is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media 1 user to the risk of death or severe injury This unit is designed to be used in using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can copyrighted work (musical work, video work, determined by the design contained within the triangle. In Technologies GmbH. 1. With the hi-hat completely separated from the motion 7. While reading the meter displayed on the right side of the should the unit be used improperly. the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general combination with specific stands (DCS- lead to malfunctions. broadcast, live performance, or other work), whether cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. in whole or in part, and distribute, sell, lease, perform, sensor unit, power-on the TD-27. TD-27’s screen, adjust the offset with the VH-10’s offset Wind the Used for instructions intended to alert the 10, DBS-10) and all purpose clamp (APC- • This instrument is designed to minimize the • This product contains eParts integrated software If you find the closed hi-hat sound difficult to play, turn the user to the risk of injury or material The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be 10) manufactured by Roland. If used in or broadcast it without the permission of the adjustment screw. cable tie carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must extraneous sounds produced when it’s played. platform of eSOL Co.,Ltd. eParts is a trademark of damage should the unit be used combination with other stands, you risk sustaining copyright owner. Clutch screw offset adjustment screw toward “CLOSE.” once Tighten it not to slip improperly. not be done is indicated by the design contained within However, since sound vibrations can be transmitted eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan. Adjust the offset so that the appear in the meter. the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that injuries as the result of this product dropping down * Material damage refers to damage or through floors and walls to a greater degree than If you find the open hi-hat sound difficult to play, turn it the unit must never be disassembled. • Do not use this product for purposes that could • The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered other adverse effects caused with or toppling over due to a lack of stability. expected, take care not to allow these sounds to Separated Offset adjustment screw toward “OPEN.” respect to the home and all its The symbol alerts the user to things that must be infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use furnishings, as well to domestic animals carried out. The specific thing that must be done is become a nuisance others nearby. assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to Motion sensor unit or pets. indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the Evaluate safety issues before using stands of such marks by Roland is under license. * If the sound is interrupted when you play a strong strike, case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord any infringements of third-party copyrights arising Even if you observe the cautions given • This document explains the specifications of the CLOSE adjust the offset adjustment screw toward “OPEN.” plug must be unplugged from the outlet. through your use of this product. • This Product uses the Source Code of μT-Kernel under OPEN in the owner’s manual, certain types product at the time that the document was issued. ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING For the latest information, refer to the Roland T-License 2.0 granted by the T-Engine Forum (www. 2. Loosen the clutch screw and let the hi-hat rest of handling may allow this product to • The copyright of content in this product (the sound website. tron.org). naturally on the motion sensor unit. fall from the stand, or cause the stand waveform data, style data, accompaniment patterns, Leave some slack in to overturn. Please be mindful of any safety issues phrase data, audio loops and image data) is reserved • Roland and BOSS are either registered trademarks WARNING WARNING before using this product. or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United 3. Press the [SYSTEM] button. Changes the cables by Roland Corporation. from “ ” to Reference States and/or other countries. Do not use or store in the following types of Be cautious to protect children from injury Route all power cords and cables in such a way as • Purchasers of this product are permitted to utilize 4. Use the cursor buttons to select “TRIGGER,” and press “AC” For details on the hi-hat, refer to “VH-10 Owner’s Manual.” Turn back to fix the locations Always make sure that an adult is to prevent them from getting entangled said content (except song data such as Demo • Company names and product names appearing the [ENTER] button. cables in this document are registered trademarks or • Subject to temperature extremes on hand to provide supervision and Injury could result if someone were to Songs) for the creating, performing, recording and trademarks of their respective owners. (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed guidance when using the unit in trip on a cable and cause the unit to fall distributing original musical works. 5. Use the cursor buttons to select “HI-HAT,” and press the vehicle, near a heating duct, on top places where children are present, or or topple. • Purchasers of this product are NOT permitted to [ENTER] button. 8. Fasten the clutch screw so that the hi-hat opens to the amount of heat-generating equipment); when a child will be using the unit. extract said content in original or modified form, for or are The TRIGGER HI-HAT screen appears. you prefer. Avoid climbing on top of the unit, or placing heavy the purpose of distributing recorded medium of said • Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on Do not drop or subject to strong impact objects on it content or making them available on a computer wet floors); or are Otherwise, you risk causing damage 9. Press the [DRUM KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen. Otherwise, you risk injury as the result network. • Exposed to steam or smoke; or are NOTE or malfunction. of the unit toppling over or dropping • Subject to salt exposure; or are down. • Continuous playing may cause dis-coloration of the pad, but • Exposed to rain; or are NOTE this will not affect the Pad’s function. • Dusty or sandy; or are Disconnect all cords/cables before moving the unit The hi-hat has a correct orientation. Positioning “Roland” logo on the farther • Subject to high levels of vibration and • If the hi-hat clutch has been detached from the hi-hat, refer Damage or malfunction may result if side, as viewed from the player will operate correctly. to “If the Clutch Was Apart from the Hi-Hat” in the “VH-10 shakiness; or are • Placed in a poorly ventilated location. you fail to disconnect all cables before 6. Use the dial to set the Trig Type to “VH10.” Owner’s Manual.” moving the unit. Use only the stand that is recommended Take care so as not to get fingers pinched This unit should be used only with a stand (DCS-10, DBS-10) and an When handling the following moving all purpose clamp (APC-10) that is parts, take care so as not to get fingers, recommended by Roland. toes, etc., pinched. Whenever a child uses the unit, an adult should be on Do not place in a location that is unstable hand to provide supervision and guidance. When using the unit with a stand • Stands (DCS-10, DBS-10) and an all purpose • Pedals Bass drum (KD-200) clamp (APC-10) recommended by • Knobs 99 Roland, the stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If Keep small items out of the reach of children not using a stand, you still need to make sure To prevent accidental ingestion of the Extend the legs of the bass drum. Attaching the kick pedal. Adjusting the head tension that any location you choose for placing the unit parts listed below, always keep them out 1 2 3 provides a level surface that will properly support of the reach of small children. the unit, and keep it from wobbling. Included Parts: 1. Loosen the leg fastener knob, adjust the 2. Adjust the tip of the legs (spike/rubber) 1. Affix the wood hoop protectors to the position at which the kick Adjust the tension of the batter head before you play the bass drum. You can angle of the leg, and then tighten the leg appropriately for the surface on which you’re pedal is attached. vary the strike response (playing feel) by adjusting the tension. • Cable tie fastener knob. placing the bass drum. • Wing bolts • Drum key Using a drum key, adjust the length of the rods Adjust each tension bolt little by little, working back and forth Soft floor 1. Removable Parts: so that the left and right are the same length. Spike Carpet, etc. across the head in the order shown in the illustration. • Screws Hard floor Wood hoop protectors * Fully tightening a tension bolt at only a single location will produce • Washers Rubber Wood flooring, concrete, etc. uneven tensioning, which will make it impossible to achieve correct strike • Nuts response and may also cause malfunctions. • Felt washers 2. Mount the kick pedal. • Springs If you loosen the foot nut and rotate the foot to raise Leg fastener knob Adjust the location at which the kick pedal is attached so that the beater • Hand knobs it, the spike will be exposed. 2. Adjust each tension bolt so that the head is tensioned evenly. strikes the center of the strike surface; then securely fasten the kick pedal • Protective cap for dedicated connection cable Tighten the foot nut to secure the position of the to the KD-200. 3 7 foot. Tension bolt Spike Rubber 5 1

Beater must hit the center of Batter head (inside) the striking surface Foot nut Foot 2 6

Spike 8 4 * The tip of the spike is sharp; handle it with care. 3. After attaching the kick pedal, adjust the angle of the legs and the length of the rods as necessary. * Using the spike leg tips on wood flooring may damage the floor; the rubber leg tips should be used * A variety of commercially available beaters can be used, including felt, NOTE on wood flooring. plastic, or wood types. Adjusting the head tension affects only the head response, and does not change the pitch of However, if you use a felt beater, strike marks of the felt might remain on the sound as it would on an acoustic drum. the striking surface. Pitch adjustments are made by editing the sound in your drum sound module.

NOTE • Secure the kick pedal and KD-200 firmly in place. • Take care not to pinch your fingers. Reference For details on the Bass drum, refer to “KD-200 Owner’s Manual.”

99Snare (PD-140DS)

Adjusting the head tension

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 3 7 appropriate feel. Loosen Tighten NOTE 2. Make additional fine adjustments to the tension while you continue 5 1 Adjusting the head tension affects only the head response, Head checking the feel of the pad’s strike. and does not change the pitch of the sound as it would on an acoustic drum. * 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 2 6 Pitch adjustments are made by editing the sound in your and may also cause malfunctions. drum sound module. Reference 8 4 For details on the snare, refer to “PD-140DS Owner’s Manual.”

99Tom (PDA100 / PDA120 / PDA140F) 99Crash cymbal (CY-16R-T) / (CY-14C-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 Tuning bolt Slightly stronger tension than the strike feel of an acoustic drum is appropriate. Leave some slack in the cables 2. Make additional fine adjustments to the tension while you continue checking the feel of the pad’s strike. 2 1 * Fully tightening a tension bolt at only a single location will produce uneven tensioning, Secure the cable in place with which will make it impossible to achieve correct strike response and may also cause Head the cable tie malfunctions. 5 3 Be sure to make this Wind a cable tie small plastic hook around the pipe and NOTE visible from you. tighten it in order to Reference not to slip. Adjusting the head tension affects only the head response, and does not change the pitch of the For details on the , refer to “CY-16R-T/CY-14C-T Owner’s Manual” or “CY-18DR sound as it would on an acoustic drum. Owner’s Manual.” Pitch adjustments are made by editing the sound in your drum sound module.

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