Roland MDS-12V Owner's manual

Brand: Roland

Model: MDS-12V

Category: Music drums

Type: Owner's manual

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Roland V-Drums MDS-12V is a sturdy and adjustable stand designed specifically for use with Roland musical instruments, providing a stable and customizable setup for drummers. Its solid construction ensures reliable support for your drum components, allowing you to focus on your performance without worrying about stability. With multiple adjustment points, you can easily tailor the stand's height and positioning to suit your playing style and preferences.

WARNING

002a

Do not disassemble or modify by yourself

Do not open or perform any internal modications

on the unit.

003

Do not repair or replace parts by yourself

Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts

within it (except when this manual provides specic

instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing

to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center,

or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the

“Information” page.

004

Do not use or store in the following types of locations

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct

sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct,

on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet oors); or are

• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are

• Subject to salt exposure; or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty or sandy; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.

007

Do not place in an unstable location

Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level

and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands

that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

013

Adults must provide supervision in places where

children are present

When using the unit in locations where children are

present, be careful so no mishandling of the unit can

take place. An adult should always be on hand to

provide supervision and guidance.

WARNING

014

Do not drop or subject to strong impact

Protect the unit from strong impact.

(Do not drop it!)

CAUTION

101e

Use only stand manufactured by Roland

This stand for use only with specic Roland musical

instruments. See apparatus instructions. Use with

other models is capable of resulting in instability

causing possible injury.

101f

Evaluate safety issues before using stands

Make sure to rmly tighten all clamps and bolts after

you have assembled the stand and attached a pad

or unit to it. You should probably also try to make a

habit of checking and retightening them if necessary

before every performance. You risk injury if you have

loose screws or clamps, since a pad or unit can fall

unexpectedly.

104

Manage cables for safety

Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming

entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed

so they are out of the reach of children.

106

Avoid climbing on top of the unit, or placing heavy

objects on it

Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on

the unit.

CAUTION

118d

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

cable clips

• Removable Parts

screws, washers, nuts, springs, hand knobs

Used for instructions intended to alert the

user to the risk of injury or material

damage should the unit be used

improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse effects caused with

respect to the home and all its

furnishings, as well to domestic animals

or pets.

Used for instructions intended to alert the

user to the risk of death or severe injury

should the unit be used improperly.

The symbol alerts the user to things that must be

carried out. The specific thing that must be done is

indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the

case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord

plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or

warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is

determined by the design contained within the triangle. In

the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general

cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be

carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must

not be done is indicated by the design contained within

the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that

the unit must never be disassembled.

About WARNING and CAUTION Notices

About the Symbols

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

Placement

354a

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it

inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive

heat can deform or discolor the unit.

355b

• When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity

is very dierent, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or

malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before

using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has

completely evaporated.

356

• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on this unit for long periods of

time. Such objects can discolor or otherwise harmfully aect the nish.

361

• Do not put anything that contains water on this unit. Also, avoid the use of insecticides,

perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near the unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid

that spills on the unit using a dry, soft cloth.

Maintenance

401a

• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly

dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-

abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.

402

• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of

discoloration and/or deformation.

Additional Precautions

553

• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the hand knobs, pipes, and mounts. Rough

handling can lead to be damaged.

559a

• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it

came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY IMPORTANT NOTES

Contents of the Package

• Stand (MDS-12V)

Cymbal mount x 3 (with stand)

Pad mount x 4 (with stand)

Connection cable (with stand)

• Owner’s Manual (this leaet)

• Drum key

• Cable clip x 6

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.

1. Loosen hand knobs “A” (two locations) and spread open the left

and right legs of the stand as shown in the illustration (Fig. 1).

2. Loosen the hand knob of snare pipe “B,” and pull out the snare

pipe in the direction of the place where the drummer sits.

3. Adjust pad mounts “C” (four locations) as shown in the

illustration (Fig. 1).

4. Attach cymbal mounts “D” (three locations) as shown in the illustration (Fig. 1).

5. If the stand wobbles, loosen hand knobs “E” (two locations) and adjust the height.

* Do NOT loosen any bolts other than hand knobs except when changing the parts or cables for repairing.

Caution in Setting Up the Stand

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

• When setting up or storing the stand, be careful not to pinch the ngers you use to handle the stand.

• Regarding the way of mounting a sound module, pads, or cymbals, please refer to the owner’s manual

supplied with them.

• Do not spread open the stand farther than 135 degrees as shown in the

illustration (Fig. 3).

Nor should you spread the stand wider than 1.3 meters (51-3/16 inches).

• Never pull on any cables with excessive force.

• There are labels on the ends of the connection cables allowing easy

connection to your sound module.

For about connections, refer to the owners manual that came with your

sound module.

The names on the labels correspond to trigger input jack names as follows.

Label KIK SNR T1 T2 T3 HH HHC

Jack KICK SNARE TOM 1 TOM 2 TOM 3 HI-HAT HH CTRL

Label CR1 CR2 RD RDE AX1 AX2

Jack CRASH1 CRASH2 RIDE EDGE AUX 1 AUX 2

Fig. 3

View of Stand When Spread Open

1.3 m

(51-3/16”)

135˚

How to Set Up the Stand

* In the interest of product improvement, the specications and/or appearance of this unit are

subject to change without prior notice.

Fig. 1 Fully Assembled View

Fig. 2

How Leg Pipes Are Spread

* If the drum stand is to be used for extended periods in the same location, we recommend using a

Roland drum mat (TDM series) to prevent discoloration of ooring by the rubber feet.

Roland and V-Drums are registered trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

1. Loosen the bolt using the

drum key, then remove the

ball clamp.

2. Position the rod in the

upright position, then

reattach the ball clamp.

C: Pad mounts

A: Hand knobs

E: Hand knobs

B: Snare pipe

C: Pad mounts

D: Cymbal mounts

D: Cymbal mount

Bolt

Rod

Ball clamp

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Category: Music drums

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