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1
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7
1
9
5
4
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01
TD-50K2
KD-140 (Kick)
MDS-GND2 (Drum stand)
Check the included items
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.
* 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.
8
TD-50X (drum sound module) x 1
8
PD-140DS (digital snare) x 1
8
CY-18DR (digital ride) x 1
8
VH-14D (digital hi-hat) x 1
8
PDX-100 (tom 1, 2, 3) x 3
8
CY-14C-T (crash 1) x 1
8
CY-16R-T (crash 2) x 1
* When checking the items included with the
KD-140, refer to “KD-140 Owner’s Manual.”
* When checking the items included with the MDS-
GND2, refer to “MDS-GND2 Owner’s Manual.”
8
Owner’s Manual
8
TD-50K2 Setup Guide (this document)
8
TD-50X Quick Start
8
PD-140DS Owner’s Manual
8
CY-18DR Owner’s Manual
8
VH-14D Owner’s Manual
8
PDX-100 Owner’s Manual
8
CY-16R-T/CY-14C-T Owner’s Manual
* The TD-50X/PD-140DS/CY-18DR/VH-14D/
CY-14C-T/CY-16R-T accessories are in the
respective packing cartons.
03
Assemble the hi-hat (VH-14D)
Assembly procedure
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) cymbal pad
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.
Pull down
and tighten
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
Cable in
front
Cable in
back
* 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.
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TD-50K2
Assembly and connections
Time required
: approx.
150
min.
Checking the included items
Time required
: approx.
40
min.
Assembling the VH-14D
Time required
: approx.
10
min.
02
Assembly procedure
Assemble the drum stand (MDS-GND2)
* Be sure the two pipes at the ends are no more than 1.5 meters apart.
1.5 m
Assemble the drum stand using the procedure described in “MDS-
GND2 Owner’s Manual.”
Now you’ve finished the first half of the assembly process.
Why not take a break?
Pad mount
Hand knob
Hand knob
Cymbal mount
Cymbal mount
Pad mount
Sound module
mounting plate
Assembling the MDS-GND2
Time required
: approx.
30
min.
04
Assembling the Kick (KD-140)
NOTE
During assembly, take care that the weight of the bass drum does not pinch your hand or foot.
Using a twin (double kick) pedal
Align the knotches
Knob that fastens leg
Adjust the angle of the leg
Mounting the kick pedal
Adjust the length of the
rod so that the entire
bottom of the kick pedal is
in contact with the floor.
Rod
Adjust the length of the beater so that strikes near or
on the center of the head.
Make sure it does not extend beyond the cushion on
the back of the head.
Cushion
Sensor
The KD-140 can also be used with a twin (double kick)
pedal.
Adjust the striking points of the two beaters so that
they are at equal distances to the left and right of the
center of the head.
MEMO
When using a regular pedal or a twin pedal, please use
plastic beaters.
Assembling the KD-140
Time required
: approx.
10
min.
KD-140
PD-140DS
VH-14D
CY-14C-T
CR2
(BOW/EDGE)
KIK
(SNARE)
CR1
(BOW/EDGE)
TD-50X
CY-18DR
CY-16R-T
PDX-100
T1
PDX-100
T3
(RIDE)
(HI-HAT)
PDX-100
T2
05
Attach the parts
Precautions regarding placement of this unit on a stand
Be sure to follow the instructions in the TD-50K2 Setup Guide carefully when placing this unit on a stand.
If it is not set up properly, you risk creating an unstable situation which could lead to the unit falling or the
stand toppling, and may result in injury.
Attach the tom (PDX-100)
6
5
4
2
1
3
Loosen
Tighten
Rod
NOTE
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. For details, refer to the owner’s manual of the drum sound
module you’re using.
Attach the crash cymbal (CY-14C-T / CY-16R-T) and ride cymbal (CY-18DR)
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 connecting cable included with the PD-140DS into the DIGITAL TRIGGER OUT jack of
the PD-140DS.
Adjusting the head tension
Adjust the tension so that the pad responds to your strikes with the appropriate feel.
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
Adjust the tension so that the pad responds to your strikes with
the appropriate feel.
1.
Adjust each tuning bolt little by
little, across the head as indicated
in the illustration.
2.
Adjust the tightness of each
tuning bolt so that the head is
tensioned evenly.
* Before using the pad, tighten the head so that the tension
is rather firm.
* For details, refer to the owner’s manual for each component.
Attach the drum sound module
(TD-50)
Connection cable
Protector
Use the protector
to lock the
connection.
1
2
6
5
4
8
7
3
1.
Position the cymbal so that the convex portion of the
cymbal mount is aligned with the concave portion of
the bottom of the cymbal.
2.
Tighten the cymbal nut to obtain an appropriate
amount of sway.
* Use the cymbal nut and felt washer that are included
with the drum stand.
Insert the plug of the connection cable
into the CY-18DR’s DIGITAL TRIGGER OUT
connector.
Use the protector
to lock the
connection.
Connection cable
Protector
DIGITAL TRIGGER OUT jack
“Roland” logo on the
farther side, as viewed
from the player
Cymbal nut
Felt washer
Convex portion
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.
Connection cable
Protector
Use the protector to lock the
connection.
* While playing, the “
7
” (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.
Narrow
Sound module mounting plate
Wide
Adjusting the kick (KD-140)
Adjusting the head tension
A slightly looser tuning will make the beater response and rebound similar to that of an acoustic bass
drum.
1.
Adjust each tuning bolt little by little, across the head as indicated in the illustration.
2.
Adjust the tightness of each tuning bolt so that the head is tensioned evenly.
Adjust the tip of the legs (spike/rubber) appropriately for the surface on which you’re placing the KD-140.
Using the spike leg tips
1.
Loosen the foot bolt “B.”
2.
Move the foot all the way
upward, and then tighten bolt
“B.”
The spike will protrude from
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.
Using the rubber leg tips
1.
Loosen the foot bolt “B.”
2.
Move the foot all the way
downward, and then tighten
bolt “B.”
Foot
Bolt B
Spike
Bolt B
Attaching the parts
Time required
: approx.
40
min.
