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Roland VAD507/VAD504 Setup Guide

1. 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.

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.

VAD507/VAD504 Parts

Included with the TD-27

Included with the PD-140DS, CY-18DR and VH-14D

Included with the PDA140F

Only VAD507

Owner's Manuals

2. Assemble the Hi-Hat (VH-14D)

Assemble the stand using the procedure described in "VH-14D Owner's Manual".

  1. Place the bottom cymbal on the hi-hat stand with the cymbal rod passing through the bottom cymbal hole. [Hi-hat stand felt (or rubber)]
  2. Pass the ends of the clamp through the grooves in the metal portion of the bottom cymbal, then while strongly pulling the clamp downward, secure it with the drum key. [Clamp]
  3. Connect the link cables A/B on the top cymbal to the link jacks A/B of the bottom cymbal. [View from the side]

Don't pull the link cables too hard when assembling this product.

Make sure that both the top cymbal and bottom cymbal can be opened and closed smoothly.

Attach the all-purpose clamp to the stand.

[Hi-hat stand (commercially available)]

[Parallel]

NOTE Stand
  • When setting up, ensure that the tripod of the stand is sufficiently open. If the tripod is insufficiently 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 fingers. 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 5 or knob 6, ensure that the gears that maintain the angle are firmly meshed.
NOTE All purpose clamp
  • 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.

3. Set Up the Stand

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 fingers you use to handle the stand.

Set up the stand as shown in the illustration.

Setup procedure

Boom stand (DBS-30)

Combination stand (DCS-30)

Attach the all-purpose clamp to the stand.

[Cable in back] [Cable in front]

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.

4. Attaching Various Parts

Setting up the hi-hat (VH-14D)

Insert the plug of the connecting cable included with the VH-14D into the DIGITAL TRIGGER OUT jack of the VH-14D.

While playing, the "" (round dot) marks on the top and bottom cymbals should be lined up, as shown in the illustration. The product may not work correctly if the marks aren't lined up.

Attach the crash cymbal (CY-14C-T/CY-16R-T) and ride cymbal (CY-18DR)

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

Use the long cable to connect the ride cymbal (CY-18DR).

The illustration shows VAD507. (The CY-16R-T and PDA120 are included only with the VAD507.)

Attach the toms (PDA100/PDA120)

Installing the floor tom (PDA140F)

Attach the legs to the floor tom. 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.

[As seen from directly above]

Attach the drum sound module (TD-27)

  1. Use the included wing bolts to attach the sound module mounting plate to 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.

[Roland logo faces outward]

Mounting the snare (PD-140DS) 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.

Attach the kick pedal (KD-200)

  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.
  2. Affix the wood hoop protectors to the position at which the kick pedal is attached. [Wood hoop protector]
  3. Mounting the kick pedal.
  4. Adjust the location at which the kick pedal is attached so that the beater strikes the center of the strike surface.

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

5. Connect the Pads to the Drum Sound Module

Connection procedure

  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 firmly, making sure it's all the way in.]
  3. Using the included connection cables, connect the snare (PD-140DS), ride (CY-18DR) and hi-hat (VH-14D) to the DIGITAL TRIGGER IN ports of the drum sound module. You may connect to any of the ports 1–3.
  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.

BELL OUTPUT jack is not used.

The T2 cable features a protective cap for the connector. Remove the cap before connecting the cable to the pad.

The cables labeled T2 is not used. Secure it so that it will not interfere with your performance.

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

VAD507 (As seen from the front)

VAD504 (As seen from the front)

Cable Labels:

6. Connect the AC adaptor and headphones

Connect the AC adaptor, headphones, or speakers.

To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off 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.

This completes setup and connections.

When you've finished making connections, turn on the power as described in "TD-27 Quick Start", and verify that you can hear sound.

Set the snare (PD-140DS), the ride cymbal (CY-18DR) and the hi-hat (VH-14D)

The first time you connect the PD-140DS, CY-18DR and VH-14D to the DIGITAL TRIGGER IN port, the following screen will appear. As directed in the screen, assign the PD-140DS as snare, assign the CY-18DR as ride, and assign the VH-14D as hi-hat.

  1. Use the cursor buttons to select "[OK]", and press [ENTER] button.
  2. Use the cursor buttons to select "PD140DS", "CY18DR", or "VH14D".
  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.

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.

Setting example

PadAssign
PD140DSSNARE
CY18DRRIDE
VH14DHI-HAT

This completes settings.

Detailed explanation of each part

Adjust the hi-hat (VH-14D)

When using the VH-14D, be sure to adjust the offset and hi-hat on the TD-27 after connecting. This adjustment is required in order to correctly detect open, close, and pedal operations.

Adjusting the offset

  1. Press the [SYSTEM] button.
  2. Use the cursor buttons to select "TRIGGER", and then press the [ENTER] button.
  3. Use the cursor buttons to select "HI-HAT", and then press the [ENTER] button. The TRIGGER HI-HAT screen appears. "VH-14D" is not shown as a Trig Type when the VH-14D is not connected or if it is not assigned as the hi-hat. In this case, connect the VH-14D and assign it as the hi-hat.
  4. Press the [F5] (OFFSET) button. The VH OFFEST ADJUSTMENT screen appears.
  5. Loosen the clutch screw of the top cymbal and let it sit on the bottom cymbal. Do NOT touch the hi-hats or the pedal. [Clutch screw]
  6. Press the [F5] (EXECUTE) button. The "VH Offset" parameter is set automatically (approx. 3 seconds).
  7. Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.

Adjusting the hi-hat

  1. Adjust the gap between the top cymbal and bottom cymbal to a clearance of approximately 10 mm, then tighten the clutch screw. 10 mm [Clutch screw]
  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 high or too low, the hi-hat may not operate correctly and you might not be able to play the way you intended. The tension may not be adjustable on some stands.

Fixing the cables

Leave some slack in the cable.

Secure the cable in place with the cable tie.

Wind a cable tie around a cable.

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

Wind a cable tie around the pipe and tighten it in order not to slip.

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

Continuous playing may cause dis-coloration of the pad, but this will not affect the Pad's function.

See the VH-14D Owner's Manual for details on the hi-hat.

Bass drum (KD-200)

Extend the legs of the bass drum.

  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]

Soft floor (Carpet, etc.)

Hard floor (Wood flooring, concrete, etc.)

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.

The tip of the spike is sharp; handle it with care.

Using the spike leg tips on wood flooring may damage the floor; the rubber leg tips should be used on wood flooring.

Attaching the kick pedal.

  1. Affix the wood hoop protectors to the position at which the kick pedal is attached. [Wood hoop protectors]
  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. 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.

Secure the kick pedal and KD-200 firmly in place.

Take care not to pinch your fingers.

Adjusting the head tension

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.

Adjusting the head tension affects 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".

Snare (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 appropriate feel.
  2. Make additional fine 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.

Adjusting the head tension affects 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 snare, refer to "PD-140DS Owner's Manual".

Tom (PDA100 / PDA120 / PDA140F)

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 fine 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.

Adjusting the head tension affects 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 "PDA100/PDA120/PDA140F Owner's Manual".

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

Ride cymbal (CY-18DR)

Fixing the cables

Leave some slack in the cables.

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

Secure the cable in place with the cable tie.

Wind a cable tie around the pipe and tighten it in order not to slip.

Wind a cable tie around a cable.

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

Continuous playing may cause dis-coloration of the pad, but this will not affect the Pad's function.

Reference: For details on the cymbals, refer to "CY-16R-T/CY-14C-T Owner's Manual" or "CY-18DR Owner's Manual".

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

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.

About the Symbols

The [Caution Symbol] 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 [Forbidden Symbol] 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 [Mandatory Symbol] 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.

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

WARNING

WARNING

CAUTION

Included Parts:

Removable Parts:

IMPORTANT NOTES

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 floors and walls to a greater degree than expected, take care not to allow these sounds to become a nuisance to others nearby.
  • This document explains the specifications 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 modified form, for the purpose of distributing recorded medium of said content or making them available on a computer network.

Trademarks

  • The SD logo and SDHC logo are trademarks 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 T-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.
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