Roland VH-11 manual

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    03893278 ’05-4-2N Owner’s Manual We’d like to take a moment to thank you for purchasing the Roland V-Hi-Hat VH-11. fig.Structure * Hi-hat stand is not included. For details on compatible stands, refer to p. 9. 202 Copyright © 2005 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the wr[...]

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    2 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. ................................................................................................ 002a • Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit. .........................................................[...]

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    3 This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For EU Countries IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, please read and observe the following: Placement 354a • Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it insi[...]

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    4 Getting Started Similar Touch and Feel as with an Acoustic Hi-Hat The VH-11 is constructed with one floating cymbal, making it compatible with commercially available hi-hat stands and providing the same feel as you get from an acoustic hi-hat, including the stick rebound, the looseness of the cymbal when you strike it, and the vertical action of [...]

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    5 Mounting on the Hi-Hat Stand 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 [...]

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    6 Connecting and Adjusting 921 * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. 1. Connect the VH-11’s TRIGGER OUT jack to the sound module’s TRIGGER INPUT HI-HAT jack, and the VH-11’s CONTROL OUT jack to the sound module’s [...]

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    7 Connecting and Adjusting 7. Press the [F3 (HI-HAT)] button. The “TRIGGER HI-HAT” screen appears. fig.TrigHH-12 8. Confirm the TD-12’s settings. 9. While reading the meter displayed on the right side of the TD-12’s screen, adjust the offset with the VH-11’s VH offset adjustment screw. Adjust the offset so that a black appears in the mete[...]

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    8 Adjusting the Other Sound Module and VH-11’s Offset * If “VH11” is available as a Trigger Type setting on the TD-20 you are using, follow the instructions in Using the TD-12 (p. 6) to set the TD-20 and adjust the VH-11’s offset. 1. Confirm that the VH-11 and TD-20 are connected properly. 2. After making the hi-hat settings, release your f[...]

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    9 Playing Methods 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). This playing m[...]

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    10 Troubleshooting Is the TRIGGER OUT connected to the sound module’s HH CTRL jack? Connect the VH-11’s TRIGGER OUT jack to the sound module’s HI-HAT jack, and the CONTROL OUT to the sound module’s HH CTRL (p. 6). 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[...]

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    11 If the Clutch Was Apart from the Hi-Hat If the hi-hat clutch is inadvertently removed from the hi-hat, use the following procedure to reassemble and attach the clutch. Due to the different shape, the clutch included with the hi-hat stand cannot be used with the VH-11. Be sure to use the special VH-11 clutch. fig.HH-Assy1.e * Orient the stopper ([...]

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    As of January 15, 2005 (ROLAND) Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. EGYPT Al Fanny Trading Office 9, EBN Hagar A1 Askalany Street, ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPT TEL: 20-2-417-1828 REUNION Maison FO - YAM Marcel 25 Rue Jules H[...]