V-Drums TD-17KVX2 Setup Guide

01 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.

Note: This package does not include a kick pedal and a hi-hat stand. Use with a commercially available kick pedal, hi-hat stand, and snare stand.

Included Parts:

• Kick pad (KD-10)
• V-Hi-hat (VH-10)
• V-Cymbal for crash (CY-12C-T x 2)
• V-Cymbal for ride (CY-14R-T)
• V-Pad for snare (PDX-12)
• V-Pad for tom (PDX-8 x 3)
• Drum sound module (TD) (TD-17)
• Connection cable (special for TD)
• Trigger cable
• AC adaptor
• Setup Guide (this document)
• Owner's manual set
• Drum key

MDS-Compact Stand: For the items included with the stand (MDS-Compact), refer to the owner's manual when checking that all items are included.

02 Assemble the Stand

Caution: The tip of the mount is sharp. Handle it with care. When setting up or storing the stand, be careful not to pinch your fingers.

Assembly Procedure:

Assemble the stand (MDS-Compact) as type B (for ride cymbal) following the procedure described in the owner's manual.

• Loosen the hand knob and rotate the mount holder (L) 90 degrees in the direction of the arrow [➡️].
• If the stand wobbles, loosen the hand knob and adjust the height.

Safety Note: For reasons of safety, do not spread the stand wider than 1.2 meters (47 inches).

[Diagram showing stand assembly with mount holders and height adjustment]

03 Attach the Parts

Attach the Hi-Hat (VH-10):

Components include: Clutch screw, Motion Sensor Unit, Insulating Plate. Ensure the "Roland" logo is on the farther side. The CONTROL OUT jack should also be on the farther side. Use a compatible hi-hat stand with a diameter of 6.0-7.0 mm (0.236"-0.276").

[Diagram showing VH-10 assembly with clutch screw, motion sensor unit, and hi-hat stand connection]

Attach the Crash Cymbal (CY-12C-T) and Ride Cymbal (CY-14R-T):

Ensure the "Roland" logo is on the farther side. Use the included cymbal nut and felt washer. Tighten the cymbal nut enough to allow an appropriate amount of sway. The cymbal diameter is 11.7 mm (1/2") max.

Adjusting the position of the cymbal: Adjust the height of the rod so that the highest point of the cymbal is less than 1.2 meters.

[Diagram showing cymbal attachment with nut, washer, and rod height adjustment]

Attach the TD (Sound Module):

1. Align the protrusions of the sound module mount with the rails of the TD, and slide it in until you hear it click [✔️].
2. Loosen the hand knob of the mount holder and insert the sound module mount.
3. Adjust the angle of the TD, and then tighten the hand knob.

Adjust the location at which the KD-10 is installed so that it's at a comfortable position for playing.

Attach the Kick Pedal (KD-10):

Install the kick pedal securely. Position the beater so that it strikes the center of the head. Ensure the base of the KD-10 and the kick pedal both make contact with the floor.

Notes:

• A variety of commercially available beaters can be used (felt, plastic, wood). Felt beaters may leave marks on the striking surface.
• When using a twin pedal, position the two beaters equally apart from the center of the pad. Uneven positioning can lead to lower volume or undesired sound from the further beater. Sensitivity may be lower with twin pedals; raise sensitivity on the sound module as per the TD's owner's manual.
• Take care not to pinch your fingers during installation.
• If pedal attachment bolts become loose, use commercially available tools to tighten them.

[Diagram showing kick pedal attachment and base contact with floor]

Attach the Snare (PDX-12) and Toms (PDX-8):

Install securely. Ensure base contact with the floor.

Anchor Bolts: If using on a V-Drums mat, noise eater (NE-10), or carpet, extending the anchor bolts secures the unit. If further stability is needed, adjust anchor bolts to protrude through the base. Caution: Anchor bolt tips are sharp; handle with care. Anchor bolts may damage floors; adjust correctly.

[Diagram showing pad attachment and anchor bolt adjustment]

04 Connect the Pads to TD

Connection Procedure:

1. Connect the cable to the TD module as shown in the illustration. Insert the connector all the way, then turn the knobs to fasten it securely.
2. Labels indicating the pad to be connected are attached to the cable. Connect the cable to the OUTPUT jack of each pad as shown in the illustration.
3. Using the included trigger cable, connect crash cymbal 2 to the TD's CRASH 2 jack.

Notes:

• Insert plugs firmly, making sure they are all the way in.
• Fasten the cables so they do not obstruct your playing, using cable clips and cable ties. Make sure to wrap cable ties around the pipes.

[Diagram illustrating cable connections from pads (OUTPUT jacks) to TD module jacks (e.g., RD, RDB, HH, HHC, CR1, T1, T2, T3, SNR, KIK) and connection cable/trigger cable routing]

05 Connect the AC Adaptor and Speakers

Connect the AC adaptor, speakers, or headphones as described in the owner's manual of the TD. Caution: To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume and turn off all units before making any connections.

Attaching the TD to a Different Location

You can change the location at which the TD is attached, so that the hi-hat stand is on the outside as shown in the illustration.

1. Position the sound module mount as shown in the illustration below and attach it to the TD.
2. Of the mount holders of curved pipe (L), insert the sound module mount into the mount holder to which the cymbal mount is not attached.

[Diagram showing alternative TD mounting position]

For a Left-Handed Setup

The setup described in this guide is for right-handed players. To set up for a left-handed player, reattach the components as follows:

• Exchange curved pipes (L) and (R), and straight pipes (L) and (R), left-for-right.
• Attach holder (C) and the snare pipe to the right side.
• Exchange the pads and cymbals with their attachment mounts left-for-right.
• Exchange the TD with its sound module mount left-for-right.

Connect the cables as shown in the illustration.

Notes:

• After exchanging the curved pipes, attach the holders so that the marks on the pipes are visible through the gaps of the holders.
• Remove the caps, remove holder (C) and the snare pipe, and reattach them to the right side.

Final Check: When you've finished making connections, turn on the power as described in the TD-17/17-L Owner's Manual, and verify that you can hear sound.

[Diagram illustrating left-handed setup cable connections and component placement]

Detailed Explanation of Each Part

Adjust the VH-10

When using the VH-10, be sure to adjust the offset on the TD after connection. This adjustment is required to correctly detect open, close, and pedal operations.

01 Adjust the Offset:

1. After making the hi-hat settings, release your foot from the pedal. While keeping your foot off the pedal, turn on the power of the TD.
2. Loosen the clutch screw and let the hi-hat rest naturally on the motion sensor unit.
3. Press the [SETUP] button.
4. Use the dial to select "Hi-Hat Settings," and press the [ENTER] button.
5. Turn the dial to set the Pad Type to "VH10."
6. While watching the meter on the right of the screen, make adjustments by turning the VH offset adjustment screw of the VH-10. Adjust the offset so that the meter indicates the correct state (e.g., OPEN/CLOSE).
7. Press the [DRUM KIT] button to return to the KIT screen.

Offset Adjustment Notes:

• If the closed hi-hat sound is difficult to play, turn the VH offset adjustment screw toward "CLOSE."
• If the open hi-hat sound is difficult to play, turn it toward "OPEN."
• If the sound is interrupted when you play a strong strike, adjust the VH offset adjustment screw toward "OPEN."

02 Adjust the Hi-Hat:

1. Make adjustments so that the cosmetic 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.
2. Use the hi-hat stand to adjust the tension of the pedal spring.

Notes:

• The spacing can be adjusted to what you find comfortable, but if it is too narrow or too wide, malfunctions may occur. 3 mm is the spacing for the most natural feel.
• Depending on the stand, pedal spring tension adjustments might not be possible.
• The hi-hat has a correct orientation: the "Roland" logo should be toward the back as seen from the performer for optimal sensitivity.
• Continuous playing may cause pad discoloration, but this will not affect the pad's function.
• If the hi-hat clutch has detached, refer to the owner's manual.

Cable Fixing: Wind cable ties around pipes and cables for secure routing.

[Diagram showing VH-10 offset adjustment screw, 3mm gap, and cable tie usage]

KD-10 (Kick)

01 Attach the Kick Pedal:

Position the beater to strike the center of the head. Secure the kick pedal and KD-10 firmly. Ensure both the KD-10 base and the kick pedal make contact with the floor.

Notes:

• Beaters: Various types (felt, plastic, wood) are compatible. Felt may mark the striking surface.
• Twin Pedals: Position beaters equally. Uneven positioning affects volume. Sensitivity may be lower; adjust on the sound module.
• Take care not to pinch fingers.
• If pedal bolts loosen, use tools to tighten them.

03 Adjusting the Anchor Bolts:

Extend anchor bolts for stability on V-Drums mats, noise eaters, or carpet. If needed, adjust them to protrude through the base. Caution: Anchor bolt tips are sharp. Handle with care. Anchor bolts may damage floors; adjust correctly.

Component Names: Head, Mounting plate for kick pedal, OUTPUT jack, Anchor bolts, Slip-prevention tape.

Adjusting the Head Tension:

Adjust tuning bolts evenly, moving from one side to the opposite. The appropriate tension provides a response similar to an acoustic drum. Use the drum key as needed. Do not tighten a single bolt excessively, as this can cause uneven tension and malfunctions.

[Diagrams showing kick pedal attachment, anchor bolt adjustment, component names, and head tension adjustment]

PDX-12 (Snare)

Component Names:

Hoop rubber, Tuning bolts, Shell, Knob bolt, Head sensor, Head, Holder, OUTPUT jack, Rim sensor.

Adjusting the Head Tension:

When the unit is shipped, the head is adjusted fairly loosely. Before use, adjust the head to a fairly high tension. Adjust each tuning bolt a little at a time, moving in order from one side to the opposite side. Fine-tune the adjustment while checking pad feel and response. Do not firmly tighten a single tuning bolt by itself.

[Diagrams showing PDX-12 component names and head tension adjustment]

PDX-8 (Tom)

Component Names:

Hoop rubber, Tuning bolts, Head sensor, Knob bolt, OUTPUT jack, Head, Shell, Holder, Rim sensor.

Note: Be sure to adjust the head tension of the pad before use.

Adjusting the Head Tension:

Adjust each tuning bolt a little at a time, moving from one side to the opposite side. The appropriate tension provides a response similar to an acoustic drum. Use the drum key to adjust as needed.

[Diagrams showing PDX-8 component names and head tension adjustment]

CY-12C-T (Crash) / CY-14R-T (Ride)

Component Names:

Pad face, Bow, Edge. (CY-14R-T also has Bell). OUTPUT jacks are present.

Note: Continuous playing may cause pad discoloration, but this will not affect the pad's function.

Fixing the Cables (CY-14R-T/CY-12C-T):

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 to prevent slipping. Wind a cable tie around a cable. Insert the small plastic hook to a hole to secure the cable to the cymbal arm. Ensure the small plastic hook is visible.

[Diagrams showing cable fixing for cymbals]