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Detailed explanation of each part

Adjust the VH-10 (hi-hat)

KD-10 (Kick)

PDX-12 (Snare)

CY-12C (Crash)

CY-13R (Ride)

PDX-8 (Tom)

Knob bolt

Head

Tuning bolts

OUTPUT jack

Hoop rubber

Shell

Holder

Beater

Install the kick pedal 

securely.

Position the beater so that it strikes the 
center of the head, then secure the kick 
pedal and KD-10 firmly in place.

*  A variety of commercially available 

beaters can be used, including felt, 
plastic, or wood types. However if a felt 
beater is used, the felt may leave marks 
on the striking surface.

01

Correct positioning

Incorrect positioning

02

Check to be sure they’re making contact with the floor

03

When using on the V-Drums mat, noise 

eater, or carpet

When using on the floor

4

3

2

5

6

1

Adjusting the head tension

Adjusting the head tension

When the unit is shipped from the factory, 
this is adjusted fairly loosely. 

Before use, adjust the head to a fairly high 
tension.

1. 

Use the drum key to adjust each tuning bolt a little at a time, moving in 
order from one side to the opposite side as shown in the illustration.

2. 

Fine-tune the adjustment while continuing to check the pad feel and 
response.

*  Do not firmly tighten a single tuning bolt by itself. Doing so will make it 

impossible to tension the head evenly, and will cause malfunctions.

01

02

When using the VH-10, be sure to adjust the offset on the TD-07 after connection. This adjustment is required in order to correctly detect open, close, and pedal operations.

Wind the cable 

tie once

Tighten it not to slip

Leave some slack in the 

cables

Turn back to fix the cables

Fixing the cables

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.

3mm

3mm

*  The spacing can be adjusted to the distance that you find comfortable for 

playing, but if it is too narrow or too wide, malfunctions may occur, and you 
might not be able to play as expected. 
3 mm is the spacing at which you’ll be able to play the VH-10 with the most 
natural feel.

2. 

Use the hi-hat stand to adjust the tension of the pedal spring.

*  Depending on the stand, it might not be possible to make adjustments.

1. 

With the hi-hat completely separated from the motion sensor unit, 
power-on the TD-07.

2. 

Loosen the clutch screw and let the hi-hat rest naturally on the motion 
sensor unit.

motion sensor unit

Separated

clutch screw

3. 

Press the [ ] (SETUP) button.

4. 

Use the [

C

][

A

] buttons to select “PAD,” and press [

] (ENTER) button.

5. 

Strike the hi-hat to select the pad.

6. 

Use the [

C

][

A

] buttons to select “Type,” and use the dial to select the 

type of hi-hat you’re using (VH-10).

PAD           HH

 Type      VH10À

7. 

Use the [

C

][

A

] buttons to select “VH Set,” and press [

] (ENTER) 

button.

8. 

If the screen indicates “Turn screw L,” turn the offset adjustment 
screw counter-clockwise. If the screen indicates “Turn screw R,” turn it 
clockwise.

Adjust the offset.

NOTE

The hi-hat has a correct orientation. You’ll obtain the optimal sensitivity if the 
“Roland” logo is toward the back as seen from the performer.

Adjust the hi-hat.

If you find the closed hi-hat sound difficult to play, turn the VH offset 
adjustment screw toward “CLOSE.”

If you find the open hi-hat sound 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.”

NOTE

 

5

Continuous playing may cause dis-coloration of the pad, but this 

will not affect the Pad’s function.

 

5

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 “VH-10 Owner’s 

Manual.”

NOTE

 

5

Attach the KD-10 and the kick pedal securely.

 

5

Take care not to pinch your fingers.

 

5

Depending on how you’re using the unit, 

the bolts that attach the pedal to the plate 

could become loose, causing the pedal to 

rattle during performance. In such cases, use 

commercially available tools to tighten the 

bolts.

Adjusting the Anchor Bolts.

If you’re using this unit on a V-Drums mat, on a noise eater 
(NE-10), or on carpet, extending the anchor bolts will 
secure the unit in place.

However, if that’s not enough to keep the KD-10 in a fixed 
position, you can adjust things so that the tips of the 
anchor bolts protrude through the base. That should keep 
it in place and make it easier for you to play.

When Using a Twin Pedal

Position the two beaters equally apart from the center of the pad as shown in 
the figure below. If one of the beater is further away from the center than the 
other, the sound from the further beater will be lower in volume, or will not 
sound as desired.

If you’re using twin pedals, the sensitivity will be lower than when a single 
pedal is used. Raise the sensitivity on the sound module.

For details, refer to the “TD-07 Owner’s Manual.”

NOTE

 

5

When used on flooring, the anchor bolts 

may damage the floor. Adjust the anchor 

bolts correctly.

 

5

The tips of the anchor bolts are sharp. 

Handle with care.

Component names

Attach the kick pedal.

Step on the kick pedal and make sure that it’s properly attached and 
in a stable position.

Check to make sure that the base of the KD-10 and the kick pedal 
both make contact with the floor.

Component names

NOTE

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

Component names

1. 

Use the drum key to adjust each tuning bolt a little at a time, 
moving in order from one side to the opposite side as shown in 
the illustration.

The appropriate amount of tension is one that will provide 
approximately the same striking response as on an acoustic 
drum.

2. 

Make minor adjustments to the tightness as necessary.

NOTE

 

5

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

 

5

The tom for the TD-07 drum sound module cannot be used to play 

rim shots.

OPEN

CLOSE

offset 

adjustment 

screw

When the value shown in the lower left of the screen is 
approximately 80 and the “OK!” indication appears, the 
adjustment is complete.

Adjust HH offset

<80> OK![EXIT]

9. 

Fasten the clutch screw so that the hi-hat opens to the amount you 
prefer.

10. 

Press the [

] (DRUM KIT) button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.

 CAUTION

Take care so as not to get fingers pinched

When handling the following moving parts, take 

care so as not to get fingers, toes, etc., pinched. 

Whenever a child uses the unit, an adult should be 

on hand to provide supervision and guidance.

•  Hi-hat control pedal
•  Kick pedal
•  Bottom of the cymbal pad (see figure)

Keep small items out of the reach of children

To prevent accidental ingestion of the parts listed 

below, always keep them out of the reach of small 

children.
•  Included Parts

Cymbal nuts

•  Removable Parts

Screws
CR2 plug’s cap

IMPORTANT NOTES

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Head

OUTPUT jack

Anchor bolts

Slip-prevention tape

Mounting plate for 

the kick pedal

OUTPUT jack

Tuning bolts

Knob bolt

Hoop rubber

Head

Holder

Shell

1

8

7

2

3

6

5

4

Tighten

Loosen

CY-12C component names

CY-13R component names

BOW/EDGE 

OUTPUT jack

Pad face

Bow

Edge

Bell

BELL  

OUTPUT jack

Pad face

Bow

Edge

BOW/EDGE 

OUTPUT jack

Fixing the cables 

(CY-8)

Secure the cable 

in place with the 

cable tie

Leave some slack in 

the cables

Be sure to make this 

small plastic hook 

visible from you.

Wind a cable tie 

around the pipe and 

tighten it in order to 

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.

 CAUTION

Cautions when moving this unit

If you need to move the instrument, take note of 

the precautions listed below. At least two persons 

are required to safely lift and move the unit. It 

should be handled carefully, all the while keeping 

it level. Make sure to have a firm grip, to protect 

yourself from injury and the instrument from damage.

•  Check to make sure the bolts and hand knobs securing the 

stand have not become loose. Fasten them again securely 

whenever you notice any loosening.

•  Disconnect the power cord.
•  Disconnect all cords coming from external devices.
•  Disconnect the kick pedal.
•  Disconnect the connection cable of the kick pad.
•  Disconnect the connection cable of the hi-hat control pedal.

 WARNING

Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the 

correct voltage

Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with 

the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the 

installation matches the input voltage specified on 

the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use 

a different polarity, or be designed for a different 

voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or 

electric shock.

Placement

•  Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on 

which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar 

the surface. 

Additional Precautions

•  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 others nearby.

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•  The rubber portion of the striking surface is treated with a 

preservative to maintain its performance. With the passage of 

time, this preservative may appear on the surface as a white 

stain, or reveal how the pads were struck during product 

testing. This does not affect the performance or functionality of 

the product, and you may continue using it with confidence.

•  Continuous playing may cause dis-coloration of the pad, but 

this will not affect the pad’s function.

•  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

•  Roland and V-Drums 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.

* Depending on how the drums 

are set up and played, some 
pads might be triggered 
unintentionally or one of the 
pads might not respond when 
two pads are struck at the same 
time. 
In this case, press the [ ] (SETUP) 
button on the sound module, 
select “PAD,” select “ADVANCED,” 
and adjust the “XtlkCancel” 
parameter.  
For details, refer to “TD-07 
Owner’s Manual.”

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