User manual YAMAHA TP-3123

[. . . ] PEDAL TIMPANI TP3100(EA) Owner's Manual Series TP3123(EA) / TP3126(EA) / TP3129(EA) / TP3132(EA) Thank you for purchasing a Yamaha Timpani. Please read through this manual carefully as it contains important information about your instrument's care. Before using your timpani for the first time be sure to carefully read the instructions on "Initial Preparation" pages 6 and 7. Contents Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Nomenclature & Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Transporting and Setting Up the Timpani . . . [. . . ] After determining the height, tighten the stopper to secure. Height Adjustment Screw Stopper Relocating the Tuning Indicator The timpani is shipped with a universal style tuning indicator already attached (performer's left side) however, the tuning indicator can be relocated for German style tuning (performer's right side). Using the supplied hex wrench, remove the two bolts holding the tuning indicator in place as shown in the diagram below, then slide the bolts through the holes on the tuning indicator from the opposite side. In either position, make sure that the note indicator bridge is easily viewable. Universal Style Attachment German Style Attachment Tuning Indicator Bolt Tuning Indicator Bolt 5 Initial Preparation Your Yamaha timpani is equipped with a plastic head carefully mounted and adjusted at the factory. However, new heads tend to stretch during shipping and storage, so it may be necessary to re-tune the instrument before using. Please perform the following steps to check and, if necessary, readjust your instrument. 1 The area between the kettle edge and the inner circle of the counter hoop is called the collar. Please make sure that the width of this collar is uniform, as shown in the illustration titled "Correct". Correct Wrong 3 If the heel of the pedal is fully lowered as in Fig. If the pedal position is as shown in Fig. D or the toe of the pedal is fully lowered, perform step 4 first. Fig. C Kettle edge Counter Collar hoop Kettle edge Counter Collar hoop If the collar is not uniform (illustration titled "Wrong"), keep the heel of the pedal fully depressed as shown in Fig. C, and align the head and hoop as shown in the illustration titled "Correct". Fig. D 2 Make sure that the end of the wire tube is not disengaged from the adjuster of the tuning indicator as shown in Fig. If it is disengaged, insert it into the adjuster as shown in Fig. B. Caution Never place your fingers or foot into the moving parts or the space under the pedal or base. Serious injury can result if fingers or feet become pinched. Fig. B Adjuster Wire tube 4 Fully depress the heel of the pedal as shown in Fig. Hold the pedal in this position, as it will return otherwise. Fig. A 6 Initial Preparation 5 Using the supplied timpani key, tighten the tuning bolts by 1/4 of a turn (90°) in the order shown below. It is very important to always turn all tuning bolts by the same amount. Timpani key 9 10 Tighten each tuning bolt by 1/8 of a turn (45°) in the order shown in step 5. · Toe and heel feel equal Go to step 11. · Heel still feels heavier than toe Repeat steps 8 through 10. · Heel feels lighter than toe Head is tightened too much. [. . . ] When the pedal is moved, the pitch of the head will change, and the balance spring ensures that the pedal angle (pitch) will not change when you remove your foot from the pedal. 9 Adjusting the Pitch Tuning Indicator Adjustment The tuning indicator shows where to set the pedal for each note. After tuning the instrument, you must set each note on the indicator to its proper position. 1 After you have tuned your timpani to the lowest note of its tonal range, make sure that the pointer is located within 10 mm from the pedal-side end of the indicator rail. * If not, refer to "Adjusting the Pointer Position". Adjusting the Pointer Position First loosen the pointer lock nut and then turn the adjuster as follows: · Pointer is located beyond the lower rail end when the heel of the pedal is lowered fully (lowest note). Turn the adjuster to the left (counter clockwise) until the pointer is aligned with the lowest note of the indicator. [. . . ]