Roland VH-12 Musical Instrument User Manual
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1. Looseness or play in the clutch may prevent the hi hat from operating properly Mounting on the Hi Hat Stand At this point position the LINK jack so it s on the far side 2 Assembling the Bottom Hi Hat of the unit facing away from the performer 1 Remove the clutch included with the hi hat stand from the cymbal rod The clutch included with the hi hat stand will not be used It is not necessary to remove the felt or rubber pad on the hi hat stand used for supporting the bottom cymbal 2 Confirm that the cymbal rod is firmly secured For instructions on tightening the cymbal rod refer to the owner s manual for your cymbal stand lt Cymbal Rod Looseness or play in the cymbal rod can make the top hi hat unstable causing it to shake or turn and prevent proper functioning 3 Place the bottom hi hat on the hi hat stand with 4 Select the holder that matches the diameter of the cymbal rod passing through the bottom hi the pipe at the top of the hi hat stand hat hole There are three holders to match different pipe diameters At this point position the A mark so it s facing the L 25 4 mm 1 performer M 22 2 mm 7 8 S 19 1 mm 3 4 5 Remove the clamp bolt then fit the holder and the clamp so they are nested together D Hi hat stand felt or rubber cymbal pad Mounting on the Hi Hat Stand 6 Attach the clamp and holder to2. an authorized Roland distributor as listed on the Information page Never use or store the unit in places that are e Subject to temperature extremes e g direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle near a heating duct on top of heat generating equipment or are e Damp e g baths washrooms on wet floors or are e Humid or are e Exposed to rain or are e Dusty or are e Subject to high levels of vibration 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 Do not allow any objects e g flammable material coins pins or liquids of any kind water soft drinks etc to penetrate the unit The In households with small children an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit Protect the unit from strong impact Do not drop it 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 Never climb on top of nor place heavy objects on the unit Install the unit only on the hi hat stand which satisfies the specifications described on p 10 Remove only the specified screws during the installation Should you remove clutch clamp bolts make sure to put them in a safe place out of children s reach so there is no chance of
3. the pipe on the upper part of the hi hat stand then slightly 3 Assembling the Overall Unit tighten the assembly with the tuning key 1 Place the top hi hat assembly on the hi hat stand with the cymbal rod passing through the top hi hat hole At this point position the Roland logo on the farther side as viewed from the performer 2 Use the link cable to connect the bottom hi hat and the top hi hat LINK jacks 3 Pull the bend of the cable softly with your fingers Slightly tighten 7 Pass the ends of the holder through the grooves in the metal portion of the bottom hi hat then while strongly pulling the clamp downward secure it with the tuning key Make sure that both the top hi hat and bottom hi hat can be closed smoothly Pull down and tighten Not pulling strongly enough on the clamp can make the bottom hi hat unstable causing it to shake or turn and prevent proper functioning After extended use of the hi hat stand the stand s felt or rubber pad on which the bottom cymbal rests becomes compressed which may cause the bottom hi hat to become unstable If this occurs loosen the clamp bolt and perform Step 7 again Mounting on the Hi Hat Stand 4 Connecting to a Sound Module To prevent malfunction and or damage to speakers or
4. OUTPUT connected to the sound module s HH CTRL jack Connect the VH 12 s TRIGGER OUTPUT jack to the sound module s HI HAT jack and the CONTROL OUTPUT to the sound module s HH CTRL p 8 The sound does not change when an edge shot is made Is a monaural cable being used When a monaural cable is used the sound does not change when an edge shot is made Use a stereo TRS cable Are you aiana the area where an edge sensor is located The VH 12 has an edge sensor only at the area closest to you at the front p 10 Align the marks W and A on the top and bottom hi hat and position the marks so they face toward the player p 9 Sounds are not triggering properly Is the trigger type set correctly Make the trigger parameter settings for your sound module Are you using the special VH 12 clutch Clutches included with hi hat stands are shaped differently than the VH 12 s special clutch so use of such other clutches prevent the sensors within the VH 12 from functioning properly Be sure to use the clutch designed especially for the VH 12 Is the clutch correctly attached to the top hi hat Failure of the upper end of the screw pipe of the stopper to be seen through the slit of the clutch top is one cause of double triggering and incorrect opening and closing p 5 Assembling the Top Hi Hat Step 5 Loose lock nuts can cause improper functioning p 5 Assembling the Top Hi Hat Step 7 I
5. Roland V Hi Hat VH 12 The VH 12 V Hi Hat is to be used in combination with the Roland TD 20 or TD 12 Percussion Sound Module When using the VH 12 you will need to make the settings for the sound module Refer to p 8 Hi hat stand is not included For details on compatible stands refer to p 10 oO wo BK oi foe N wo BK Copyright 2004 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION N9 OL S0 USING THE UNIT SAFELY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly 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 Before using this unit make sure to read the instructions below and the Owner s Manual Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit Do not attempt to repair the unit or replace parts within it except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so Refer all servicing to your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or
6. atically is For details refer to the TD 12 owner s manual Mounting on the Hi Hat Stand 6 Adjusting the Hi Hat 1 Adjust the gap between the top hi hat and bottom hi hat to a clearance of approximately 10 mm then tighten the clutch screw K Clutch Screw ee 3 8 f lt 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 10 mm provides the most natural feel when playing the VH 12 2 Change the spring tension by adjusting the hi hat stand For instructions on adjusting the tension refer to the owner s manual for your hi hat stand The tension may not be adjustable on some stands Pa While playing always align the marks on the top hi hat and bottom hi hat W and A to prevent malfunction Playing Methods Open Closed The hi hat tone changes smoothly and continuously from open to closed in response to how far the pedal is pressed You can also play the foot closed sound playing the hi hat with the pedal completely pressed down and foot splash sound playing the hi hat with the pedal fully pressed and then instantly opening it Pressure When you strike the hi hat while pressing on the pedal with the hi hat closed yo
7. high precision sensors Take care not to subject this to excessive shock and do not allow any foreign objects to enter the gap Top Hi Hat Bottom Hi Hat Getting Started ES Similar Touch and Feel as with an Acoustic Hi Hat The superior design has taken into account not only the shape of the hi hat but also the bounce of the stick and even the movement caused by playing making it possible to play with the same feel as an acoustic hi hat Smooth Transition Between Closed and Open Tones When you strike the pad while gradually opening the pedal the tone smoothly opens in response to how much the pedal is opened Pressure Sensitive You can alter the closed tone by continuing to press harder on the pedal after it is closed p 10 Allows Foot Splashes You can play foot splashes by pressing the pedal and then instantly opening it Quick Open Tone Changes Get realistic tonal changes by hitting the closed hi hat and immediately opening it Natural Feeling Action The top hi hat weight gap between the top and bottom cymbals and hi hat stand tension gives the pedal action an extremely natural feel Dual Trigger Capability Sensors in both the top and edge portion make it possible to get different sounds by striking the bow upper surface and the edge p 10 They re Quiet Rubber is used on the striking surface for a damping effect Compatible with Commercially Available Hi Hat Stand
8. itional Precautions e Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit s buttons sliders or other controls and when using its jacks and connectors Rough handling can lead to malfunctions e When connecting disconnecting all cables grasp the connector itself never pull on the cable This way you will avoid causing shorts or damage to the cable s internal elements e To avoid disturbing your neighbors try to keep the unit s volume at reasonable levels You may prefer to use headphones so you do not need to be concerned about those around you especially when it is late at night 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 to neighbors especially when performing at night and when using headphones 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 The hi hat stand is supported by means of a tripod When installing the hi hat make sure the legs of the tripod are opened wide enough to keep the equipment from falling over The hi hat s rubber surface may turn white but this has no effect on the hi hat s function The section indicated by the arrows in the figure below contains
9. other devices always turn down the volume and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections 1 Connect the VH 12 s TRIGGER OUTPUT jack to the sound module s TRIGGER INPUT HI HAT jack and the VH 12 s CONTROL OUTPUT jack to the sound module s HH CTRL jack A Use stereo TRS cables to make the connections If monaural cables are used edge shots cannot be supported 2 Secure the cables in place with the cable tie while leaving some slack in the cables When using the VH 12 you will need to make the settings for the sound module When Using with the TD 20 1 Loosen the clutch screw and set the hi hat in the closed position 2 Hold down the TD 20 s KIT button and press the TRIGGER button The offset is adjusted automatically When Using with the TD 12 1 Press the TD 12 s TRIGGER button then press the F1 BANK bution 2 Press the CURSOR buttons to move the cursor to the trigger type for TRIGGER INPUT 6 3 Use the buttons or the VALUE dial to select VH12 4 Press the F3 HI HAT button 5 Press the CURSOR up down to move the cursor to Hi Hat Type 6 Use the buttons or the VALUE dial to set the Hi Hat Type to VH12 7 Loosen the clutch screw and set the hi hat in the closed position 8 Hold down the TD 12 s KIT button and press the TRIGGER button The offset is adjusted autom
10. s p 10 Top Hi Hat Bottom Hi Hat Special VH 12 Clutch The clutch included with the hi hat stand will not be used Clamp Holder 3 types Link Cable Cable Tie Tuning Key 4 Mounting on the Hi Hat Stand 1 Assembling the Top Hi Hat Due to the different shape the clutch included with the hi hat stand cannot be used with the VH 12 Be sure to use the special VH 12 clutch Clutch Top gt Lock Nuts Felt Washer Stopper gt 1 Use the tuning key included with the VH 12 to loosen the clutch bolt then simultaneously turn and remove the clutch top Clutch Top gt Clutch Bolt 0 2 Remove the two lock nuts and the felt washer 3 Pass the screw pipe of the stopper through from the underside of the top hi hat Top Hi Hat Orient the stopper so that it matches the groove in the top hi hat 4 Attach the felt washer the two lock nuts and the clutch top in that order above the top hi hat 5 Confirm that the upper end of the screw pipe of the stopper can be seen through the slit of the clutch top as shown in the figure The upper end of the screw pipe of the E stopper can be seen 6 Orient the clutch screw so it s in a convenient location then tighten the clutch bolt with the tuning key 7 Securely tighten down the felt washer and two lock nuts Lock Nuts
11. s the bottom hi hat attached correctly After extended use of the hi hat stand the stand s felt or rubber pad on which the bottom cymbal rests becomes compressed which may cause the bottom hi hat to become unstable If this occurs loosen the clamp bolt and perform Step 7 on p 7 again Is the gap between the top and bottom hi hat correct 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 10 mm provides the most natural feel when playing the VH 12 p 9 Is the sound module s offset adjusted correctly The offset may change somewhat as you perform If this occurs run the automatic offset adjustment procedure for the sound module once again p 8 Information EGYPT Al Fanny Trading Office 9 EBN Hagar A1 Askalany Street ARD E1 Golf Heliopolis Cairo 11341 EGYPT TEL 20 2 417 1828 When you need repair service call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below As of August 1 2005 ROLAND
12. them being swallowed accidentally Be careful not to allow your fingers or hands to be caught between the top and bottom hi hat IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the items listed under USING THE UNIT SAFELY on page 2 please read and observe the following Placement e 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 e When moved from one location to another where the temperature and or humidity is very different 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 e Do not allow rubber vinyl or similar materials to remain on the unit for long periods of time Such objects can discolor or otherwise harmfully affect the finish Maintenance e 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 e Never use benzine thinners alcohol or solvents of any kind to avoid the possibility of discoloration and or deformation Add
13. u can then change the closed tone in response to the pressure you place on the pedal This playing method involves striking the middle area of the top hi hat It corresponds to the sound of the head side of the connected trigger input Specifications Size 12 inches Trigger 2 Bow Edge Connectors TRIGGER OUTPUT Jack CONTROL OUTPUT Jack Dimensions 314 W x 314 D x 89 H mm 12 3 8 W x 12 3 8 D x 3 9 16 H inches Weight 1 9 kg 4 lbs 4 oz Options Owner s Manual Clutch Clamp Holder 3 types Link Cable Tuning Key Cable Tie In the interest of product improvement the specifications and or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice Edge Shot This playing method involves striking the edge of the top hi hat with the shoulder of the stick When played as shown in the figure the rim side sound of the connected trigger input is triggered 1 1 Edge Sensor 7 i Do not strike the bottom hi hat or the underside of the top hi hat Compatible Stand Diameter 6 0 7 0 mm 0 236 0 276 Diameter 11 7 mm 1 2 Max lt Diameter 25 4 mm 1 22 2 mm 7 8 19 1 mm 3 4 10 Troubleshooting Hi hat not closing Was the unit adjusted after being connected to the sound module When using the VH 12 be sure to run the automatic offset adjustment on your sound module p 8 No sound is heard Is the TRIGGER
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