V-Drums V-Tour TD-9KX2 Setup Manual

Check the included items
01
Stand
… Stand (MDS-9) … Hi-hat mount … Cymbal mount
Assemble the stand
02
Assembly procedure
1. Loosen the hand knobs 2. Loosen the hand knob of
(A, two locations) and the snare pipe (B), and pull
spread open the left and out the snare pipe toward
right legs of the stand as the side of the performer.
shown in the illustration.
D: Cymbal mounts
C: Pad mounts
You do not need
to attach the
hi-hat mount.
A: Hand knobs
B: Snare pipe
If the stand wobbles,
loosen this hand
knob and adjust the
height.
135˚ 135˚
1.2 m
* Do not spread open the stand farther than 135 degrees
as shown in the illustration. Nor should you spread the
stand wider than 1.2 meters (48 inches).
Connect the pads to the sound module
04
* To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be
pulled out accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack,
anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.
Connection procedure
* Insert the plug
firmly, making sure
it's all the way in.
Knob
1. Connect the cable to the 2. Labels indicating the
TD-9 as shown in the pad to be connected are
illustration. attached to the cable.
Insert the connector all Make connections as
the way, then turn the shown in the illustration.
knobs to fasten it securely.
This completes assembly and connections.
Detailed explanation of each part
■ VH-11 (Hi-hat)
* Use a commercially available hi-hat stand.
If you're using the VH-11 V-hi-hat, execute the offset adjustment from the TD-9 after making connections.
This adjustment is required in order to correctly detect open, close, and pedal operations.
Adjusting the offset.
01
1. Loosen the clutch screw and let the hi-hat rest naturally on
the motion sensor unit.
2. Press the [SETUP]-[F1] (TRIG) button.
The "TRIGGER TYPE" screen will appear.
3. Use the [CURSOR] button to move the cursor to "H" (HI-HAT).
4. Press the [F3] (ADVNCD)-[F3] (HI-HAT) button.
The following screen will appear.

Setup Guide

As soon as you open the package, check to see that all items are included. If anything is missing, please contact your dealer.
* Use a commercially available kick pedal.
… Cable tie x 6
… Drum key
… Kick pad (KD-9)
… Owner's Manual
x 2
Attach the parts
03
Attach the hi-hat (VH-11)
3. Adjust the pad mounts
(C, four locations) as
shown in the illustra-
tion.
4. Attach the cymbal
mounts (D, two
locations) as shown in
the illustration.
Compatible Stand
Diameter: 6.0–7.0 mm
Diameter: 11.7 mm (1/2") Max.
* Use a commercially available hi-hat stand.
* Use cable ties to fasten the cables at the circled locations " " so that they do
not interfere with your performance.
Make sure to wrap the cable ties around the pipes.
RD RDB
T3
BOW/EDGE
RD plug
OUTPUT jack
3. Connect the AC adaptor,
and fasten it to the cable
hook as shown in the
illustration to prevent it
from being accidentally
unplugged.
RDB plug
BELL OUTPUT jack
5. While you watch the meter that's displayed in the right side of the
screen, turn the VH-11's VH offset adjustment screw to adjust it.
Adjust the screw so that the black appears in the meter.
VH o set
adjustment
screw
OPEN CLOSE
If the closed hi-hat sound is difficult to attain, rotate the VH offset
adjustment screw towards "CLOSE. "
If the open hi-hat sound is difficult to attain, rotate the screw
towards "OPEN. "
* If the sound cuts off when you strike the hi-hat forcefully, rotate the
VH Offset adjustment screw towards "OPEN."
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of
ROLAND CORPORATION.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES. " These
sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel
assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner's manual should be
read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
… V-Hi-hat (VH-11) … V-Cymbal for crash … V-Cymbal for ride
(CY-12C) (CY-13R)
Attach the crash cymbal (CY-12C) and ride cymbal (CY-13R)
* The parts required for mounting the cymbals and the
hi-hat are included in the TD-9KX2 attachment box.
Attach the stopper so that
the bolt is on the right-hand
side, from the performer's
perspective.
Clutch screw
CY-12C
Hi-hat clutch
Hi-hat
"Roland" logo
on the farther side
VH-11
Motion sensor unit
CONTROL OUT jack
on the farther side
Insulating plate
TD-9
Sponge side up
Check to make sure that the
cymbal rod has been tightened
su ciently
(0.236"–0.276")
Attach the sound module (TD-9)
CR1
T2 T1
HH
HHC
TD-9
SNR
KIK
CONTROL OUT TRIGGER OUT
jack
jack
HHC plug HH plug
As seen from the front
■ To learn about the TD-9's wide range of unique functionality, refer to "Quick Start."
■ If you need further information regarding the set up of TD-9K2, refer to the section "If you don't hear any
sound in the Owner's Manual.
Adjusting the hi-hat.
02
1. Adjust the gap between the metal portion in the center of the lower
hi-hat and the sensor's center tip to a clearance of approximately 3
mm, then tighten the clutch screw.
3mm
2. Change the spring tension by adjusting the hi-hat stand.
* The tension may not be adjustable on some stands.
NOTE
* When performing, make sure that the name "Roland" on the hi-hat is on
the opposite side of the stand from the hi-hat pedal.
NOTE
* Continuous playing may cause dis-coloration of the pad, but this will not affect the Pad's function.
* If the hi-hat clutch has been detached from the hi-hat, refer to "If the Clutch Was Apart from the Hi-Hat" in
the owner's manual.
TD-9KX2 parts
… Connection cable
… V-Pad for snare … V-Pad for tom
… Percussion sound
(PD-105) (PD-85 x 3)
module (TD-9)
Tighten the bolt with a drum key.
Stopper
Tighten the wing nut to
obtain an appropriate
amount of sway.
Attach the snare (PD-105) and toms
CY-13R
(PD-85)
PD-85 PD-85
PD-105 PD-85
KD-9
Attach the kick pedal (KD-9)
* Adjust the position at
which the TD-9 is attached
so it doesn't make contact
with the VH-11.
Connect the AC adaptor and speakers
05
Stereo
headphones
Stereo
1/4" plug
Wind the
cable tie
once
* 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-11.
Roland, V-Drums, V-TOUR, V-CYMBALS, and V-HI-HAT are
registered trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
* 5 1 0 0 0 1 7 0 4 8 - 0 1 *
… AC adaptor … Drum key
(special for TD-9)
Manual set
… Setup Guide (this document)
… Quick Start
… Owner's Manual
Wing nut
Felt washer
Tighten Tighten
Loosen Loosen
Rod Rod
Adjusting the tension
6
Tuning bolt
4 1
Gap
2
3 Hoop
Washer
5
1. Finger-tighten all six of the tuning bolts in
the sequence shown in the illustration.
2. The appropriate amount of tension is one
that will provide approximately the same
striking response as on an acoustic drum.
3. Use the drum key to adjust the tension as
needed.
Install the kick pedal
securely.
* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to
speakers or other devices, always turn down the
volume, and turn off the power on all devices
before making any connections.
Ampli ed
speakers, etc.
1/4" plug (mono)
AC adaptor
(indicator)
to AC outlet
Power cord
Fixing the cables
Tighten it
not to slip
Leave some
slack in the
cables
Turn back to
x the cables
Other side