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Owner’s Manual

Thank you and congratulations on your choice of the Roland V-Cymbal CY-15R/CY-14C/CY-12H.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 2) and 
“IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 3). 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.

Copyright © 2000  ROLAND CORPORATION

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written 
permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

Before You Begin

When using a TD-10:

1.

Make sure you are using a TDW-1 version that includes “with V-Cymbal Control” (see p. 4).

2.

Select 

TRIGGER BANK 2

 in the TD-10 for use with the V-Cymbals (see p. 9).

*

If you are using another sound module, you have to set the trigger parameters. Refer to “

Trigger Parameter Settings 

for the Sound Module

 (p. 10).”

How to mount the CY-15R (Ride)/CY-14C (Crash)

fig.01.e

Stopper 
(Be sure to orient 
it correctly)

Tighten the nut with a commercially 
available drum key

Felt Washer

Position the Roland 
logo on the opposite 
side of the playing area

Wing Nut

(Tighten it to obtain the desired movement)

* For more details, refer to p. 6.

02457101          ’01-8-AE3-41N

CY-15R
CY-14C
CY-12H

V-Cymbal Ride

V-Cymbal Crash

V-Cymbal Hi-Hat

Summary of Contents for CY-12H

Page 1: ...tion may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION Before You Begin When using a TD 10 1 Make sure you are using a TDW 1 version that includes with V Cymbal Control see p 4 2 Select TRIGGER BANK 2 in the TD 10 for use with the V Cymbals see p 9 If you are using another sound module you have to set the trigger parameters Refer to Trigger Parameter Settings for t...

Page 2: ...ld is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit 014 Do not drop it 104 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 Never climb on top of nor place heavy objects on the unit 118 Should you remove the stopper bolt make sure to put them in a safe place out of child...

Page 3: ...scoloration and or deformation Additional Precautions 553 Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit s jacks Rough handling can lead to malfunctions 556 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 558d This instrument is designed to minimize the extraneous soun...

Page 4: ... models TD 10 TDW 1 TD 10 TD 8 TD 7 TD 5 SPD 20 11 and HPD 15 Roland sound modules support methods of play such as edge shots and choke play p 11 You have to set the trigger parameters For details refer to Trigger Parameter Settings for the Sound Module p 10 What s in the Package CY 15R Ride CY 15R unit Wing nut Felt washer Stopper Connection cable stereo x 2 Cable tie Owner s manual this document...

Page 5: ...2H Hi Hat fig 03 e Diameter 12 inches Edge Portion Bow Portion Bell Portion BOW BELL OUTPUT Jack BOW EDGE OUTPUT Jack Wing Nut Felt Washer Stopper Edge Portion Bow Portion Wing Nut Felt Washer Stopper BOW EDGE OUTPUT Jack The CY 14C has no BOW BELL OUTPUT Jack Edge Portion Bow Portion Stand Fixing Screw OUTPUT Jack ...

Page 6: ...correct operation Double sounding may occur if the wing nut is loose Do NOT use the washer or felt included with the cymbal mount MDY 7U or MDY 10U CY 12H Hi Hat fig 07 There are two ways to use the drum stand mounting rod Before changing how the rod fits fixing screw then turn the inner bolt 90 degrees When the mounting method B is used the rod cannot be secured in place correctly unless it is in...

Page 7: ... V Cymbal provides trigger types exclusively for the CY 15R When using the RIDE AND the AUX 1 inputs at the same time it is possible to play BELL BOW and EDGE areas allowing three way triggering support different sounds for bow bell and edge shots For more information refer to Playing Different Sounds with the CY 15R s Bow Bell and Edge Three Way Triggering Feature p 9 If you are using a sound mod...

Page 8: ...mewhat strongly with the shoulder of the stick Bell shots are possible when the connection is made to the CY 15R s BOW BELL output On the CY 12H and the CY 14C bell shots are not supported Choke Play Choking pinching the cymbal s edge with the hand immediately after hitting the cymbal makes the sound stop Choke the location of the edge sensor shown in the figure If you choke an area where there is...

Page 9: ...ANK 2 by turning the VALUE dial If you connect a pad or a V Cymbal ONLY to the trigger input for which trigger type is set to CTR 11 AUX 1 it will NOT work Correspondences Between Playing Methods and Trigger Input Head side tones for the trigger input 11 AUX 1 cannot be sounded If you are using a sound module other than the TD 10 TDW 1 with V Cymbal Control such as a non expanded TD 10 or the Orig...

Page 10: ...h TD 5 You need to set each Advanced Trigger Parameter e g Scan Time after setting the trigger type CY 12H CY 14C CY 15R Trigger Type HH CrB RdA Sensitivity 7 8 8 Threshold 2 4 4 Curve Linear Linear Linear CY 12H CY 14C CY 15R Trigger Type P7B P7B P7B Sensitivity 7 8 8 Threshold 2 4 4 Curve Linear Linear Linear Scan Time 1 0 1 0 1 0 Retrigger Cancel 8 10 10 Mask Time 8 8 8 Xtalk Cancel 40 50 50 Mo...

Page 11: ... Trig Scan Time 10 10 10 CY 12H CY 14C CY 15R Input Mode HD RM HD RM HD RM Trig Type PD 9 PD 9 PD 9 Trig Sens 10 10 10 Curve Linear Linear Linear Threshold 2 2 2 Scan Time 1 1 1 Retrig Cancel 2 2 2 Mask Time 4 4 4 X Talk Rate 40 40 40 CY 15R 14C 12H Bow Edge Shot CY 15R Bow Bell Shot CY 15R Three Way Triggering CY 15R 14C Positional Sensing CY 15R 14C 12H Choke Play TD 10 TDW 1 with V Cymbal Contr...

Page 12: ...ection to the BOW BELL output to enable the CY 15R to support bell shots The CY 14C and CY 12H do not support bell shots Strike the bell somewhat strongly with the shoulder of the stick The sound may not change when the bell is struck with the tip of the stick Choke play is not possible Choke an area where an edge sensor is located The CY 15R and CY 14C have edge sensors only at the areas closest ...

Page 13: ...s Trigger 2 Bow Edge Connector BOW EDGE Output Jack Dimensions 352 W x 352 D x 48 H mm 13 7 8 W x 13 7 8 D x 1 15 16 H inches Weight 1 4 kg 3 lbs 2 oz Accessories Owner s Manual Wing Nut Felt Washer Stopper Connection Cable Cable Tie Options Cymbal Mount MDY 10U CY 12H Hi Hat Size 12 inches Trigger 2 Bow Edge Connector BOW EDGE Output Jack Dimensions 302 W x 302 D x 116 H mm 11 15 16 W x 11 15 16 ...

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