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MDS-4V / MDS-Compact

Parts of the TD-17K

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Assembly procedure

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Connection procedure

For a left-handed setup

Setup Guide

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. Use with a commercially available kick pedal.

*  For the items included 

with the stand (MDS-4V/
MDS-Compact), refer to the 
respective owner’s manual 
when checking that all 
items are included.

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.

This completes assembly and connections.

Assemble the stand

Assemble the stand (MDS-4V or MDS-Compact) following the procedure described in the 
respective owner's manual.

*  The tip of the mount is sharp. Handle it with care.

*  When setting up or storing the stand, be careful not to pinch the fingers you use to 

handle the stand.

Connect the AC adaptor and 
speakers

Connect the AC adaptor, speakers, or headphones as described in the owner’s 

manual of the TD.

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

units before making any connections.

Attach the parts

*  Insert the plug firmly, 

making sure it’s all the 
way in.

1. 

Connect the cable to TD 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.

Connect the pads to TD

The setup described in this guide is for right-handed players. To set up for a left-handed player, 

reattach the components as follows.

 

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Exchange curved pipes (L) and (R), and straight pipes (L) and (R), left-for-right.

 

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Attach the mount holder (L) to the curved pipe (L).

 

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Attach holder (C) and the snare pipe to the right side.

 

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Exchange the pads and cymbals with their attachment mounts left-for-right.

 

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Exchange the TD with its sound module mount left-for-right.

Connect the cables as shown in the illustration.

In order to use this device correctly, please carefully read “Using 

the Unit Safely” and “Important Notes” (included in each owner’s 

manual) before use.

© 2018 Roland Corporation

TD-17K

1.2 m

*  For reasons of safety, do not spread the stand 

wider than 1.2 meters (47 inches).

 

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Hi-hat control pedal 
(FD-9)

 

8

Cymbal pad for hi-hat 
(CY-5)

 

8

V-Cymbal for crash/ride 
(CY-8 x 2)

 

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Connection cable 
(special for TD)

 

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AC adaptor

 

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V-Pad for tom 
(PD-8A x 3)

 

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Setup Guide (this document)

 

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Owner’s manual set

 

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Drum key

 

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Kick pad (KD-10)

 

8

V-Pad for snare 
(PDX-8)

 

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Drum sound module (TD) 
(TD-17-L)

CY-8

PDX-8

PD-8A

PD-8A

PD-8A

CY-5

KD-10

FD-9

TD-17-L

CY-8

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

Attach the cymbal so that its center does not 
extend toward the back beyond the pipes of 
the stand (the pipes at the back of the stand).

Adjusting the position of the cymbal

Attach the snare (PDX-8) and toms 
(PD-8A)

Loosen

Tighten

Rod

Place the hi-hat control pedal (FD-9)

When using on the V-Drums mat, 
noise eater, or carpet

When using on the floor

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, making it easier for you to perform.

*  The tips of the anchor bolts are 

sharp. Handle with care.

*  When used on flooring, the 

anchor bolts may damage the 
floor.

1.2 m

OK

Not OK

Attach the kick pedal (KD-10)

Install the kick pedal securely.

Loosen

Tighten

Rod

Knob

As seen from the back

*  Fasten the cables so that they will not 

obstruct your playing; use cable clips 
and cable ties.

Make sure to wrap the cable ties 
around the pipes.

CR1

T2

T1

T3

HH

SNR

RD

TD-17

HHC

KIK

*  Do not connect the RDB cable (for 

extension). Leave the cap in place, 
and fasten the cable so that it will not 
hinder your performance.

RDB

*  The PD-8A is a new unit 

designed specifically for 
the TD-17K. It does not 
support the use of the 
rim-shot technique.

As seen from the back

CY-8

PDX-8

PD-8A

PD-8A

KD-10

CY-5

TD-17-L

PD-8A

(T1)

(T2)

(T3)

(SNR)

(KIK)

(HH)

(CR1)

CY-8

(RD)

FD-9

(HHC)

After exchanging the curved pipes, attach 
the holders so that the marks on the pipes 
are visible through the gaps of the holders.

Mark

Remove the caps, remove holder (C) and the snare pipe, and 
reattach them to the right side.

CR1

T2

T1

T3

SNR

RD

HHC

KIK

HH

TD-17

*  Do not connect the RDB cable (for 

extension). Leave the cap in place, 
and fasten the cable so that it will not 
hinder your performance.

RDB

Attach the TD

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.

Tighten the wing nut enough to allow an appropriate 
amount of sway. Use the wing nut and felt washer that are 
included with the cymbal.

Tighten the cymbal nut enough to allow an appropriate 
amount of sway. Use the cymbal nut and felt washer that 
are included with the stand.

Wing nut

Felt washer

“Roland” logo on the farther side

“Roland” logo on the farther side

Cymbal nut

Felt washer

MDS-Compact

MDS-4V

Attach the crash cymbal (CY-8) and ride cymbal (CY-8)

Attach the stopper so that 
the bolt is on the right-hand 
side, from the performer’s 
perspective.

Tighten the bolt with a drum key.

Stopper

(Be sure to orient it correctly)

Adjust the location at which 

the KD-10 is installed so that 

it’s at a comfortable position 

for playing.

Straight pipe R (short)

Curved pipe R

(including the pad mount)

Straight pipe L (long)

Curved pipe L

If you’re using the MDS-Compact stand, assemble it as type A (for hi-hat) following the 
procedure described in the owner’s manual.

Cymbal mounts

Pad mounts

Pad mounts

Cymbal mount

Loosen this hand knob, and rotate the 
mount holder (L) 90 degrees in the direction 
of the arrow.

MDS-Compact

If the stand wobbles, loosen 
this hand knob and adjust 

the height.

Attach the hi-hat (CY-5)

Upper clutch

Clutch felt (small)

Clutch felt (large)

Lower clutch

Align with 

indentation

While pressing

Use Drum Key 

to tighten

MDS-4V

MDS-Compact

“Roland” logo on the farther side

Cymbal nut

Felt washer

Tighten the cymbal nut enough to prevent the 
pad from wobbling when you strike it. Use the 
cymbal nut and felt washer that are included 
with the stand.

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