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MDS-4KVX

Assembly procedure

Parts of the TD-17KVX

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Connection procedure

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For a left-handed setup

Attaching the TD to a different location

Setup Guide

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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.

Check the included items

Assemble the stand

*  When checking the items 

included with the MDS-
4KVX refer to “MDS-4KVX 
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.

Attach the parts

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

3. 

Using the included trigger cable, 
connect crash cymbal 2 to the 
TD’s CRASH 2 jack.

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.

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.

 

5

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

 

5

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

 

5

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

Using the included trigger cable, connect crash cymbal 2 to the TD’s 

CRASH 2 jack.

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.

Connect the cables as shown in the illustration.

TD-17KVX

Cymbal mounts

Pad mounts

Pad mounts

Cymbal mount

If the stand wobbles, loosen 
this hand knob and adjust 

the height.

1.2 m

*  For reasons of safety, do not spread the stand 

wider than 1.2 meters (47 inches).

CY-12C

PDX-12

PDX-8

PDX-8

PDX-8

CY-13R

CY-12C

KD-10

VH-10

TD-17

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

Diameter: 6.0–7.0 mm 

(0.236”–0.276”)

Diameter: 11.7 mm (1/2”) 

Max.

Attach the hi-hat (VH-10)

Motion Sensor Unit

CONTROL OUT jack on the 
farther side

Clutch screw

Hi-Hat

“Roland” logo on the 
farther side

Insulating Plate

Sponge side up

Compatible hi-hat stand

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 to 
obtain an appropriate 
amount of sway.

Attach the crash cymbal (CY-12C) and ride cymbal (CY-13R)

Wing nut

Felt washer

Attach the snare (PDX-12) and toms (PDX-8)

Loosen

Tighten

Rod

Loosen

Tighten

Rod

Attach the kick pedal (KD-10)

Install the kick pedal securely.

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

1.2 m

OK

Not OK

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

Knob

As seen from the back

CR1

T2

T1

T3

KIK

HH

SNR

RD

RDB

TD-17

Symbal side

TD-17 side

*  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.

BOW/EDGE 

OUTPUT jack

BELL 

OUTPUT jack

RD plug

RDB plug

You can change the location at which the TD is attached, 

so that the hi-hat stand is on the outside as shown in the 

illustration.

1. 

Position the sound module mount as shown in the illustration below, 
and attach it to the TD.

2. 

Of the mount holders of curved pipe (L), insert the sound module 
mount into the mount holder to which the cymbal mount is not 
attached.

“Roland” logo on the farther side

*  Insert the plug firmly, 

making sure it’s all the 
way in.

TRIGGER OUT

Jack

CONTROL OUT

Jack

HH plug

HHC plug

HHC

Connection cable

Trigger cable

Crash 

Cymbal 2

 

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Kick pad (KD-10)

 

8

V-Hi-hat (VH-10) 

 

8

V-Cymbal for crash  
(CY-12C x 2)

 

8

V-Pad for snare (PDX-12)

 

8

V-Pad for tom 
(PDX-8 x 3)

 

8

V-Cymbal for ride 
(CY-13R)

 

8

Drum sound module (TD) 
(TD-17)

 

8

Connection cable 
(special for TD)

 

8

AC adaptor

 

8

Setup Guide (this document)

 

8

Owner’s manual set

 

8

Trigger cable

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, and a hi-hat stand. Use with a commercially available kick pedal, hi-hat stand, and snare stand.

CY-12C

PDX-12

PDX-8

PDX-8

CY-13R

CY-12C

KD-10

VH-10

TD-17

PDX-8

(T1)

(T2)

(T3)

(SNR)

(KIK)

(HH)

(CR1)

(RD) (RDB)

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

Connection cable

Trigger cable

CR1

T2

T1

T3

KIK

RD RDB

TD-17

HHC

SNR

HH

Crash 

Cymbal 2

As seen from the back

Assemble the stand using the procedure described in “MDS-4KVX Owner’s Manual.”

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.

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

Mark

Straight pipe R 

(short)

Curved pipe R

(including the pad mount)

Straight pipe L (long)

Curved pipe L

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