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Before using your timpani for the first time be sure to carefully

read the instructions on “Initial Preparation” pages 6 and 7.

Thank you for purchasing a Yamaha Timpani.

Please read through this manual carefully as it contains impor-

tant information about your instrument’s care.

Contents

Precautions ................................................. 2

Nomenclature & Lubrication ..................... 3

Transporting and Setting Up the Timpani ... 4

Setting up the Timpani ....................................... 4

Adjusting Pedal Height ....................................... 5

Transporting ....................................................... 5

Relocating the Tuning Indicator .......................... 5

Initial Preparation ....................................... 6

Adjusting the Pitch..................................... 8

Head Tuning ....................................................... 8

Pedal Adjustment ............................................... 9

Tuning Indicator Adjustment ............................ 10

Replacing the Head .................................. 11

PEDAL TIMPANI

Owner’s Manual

TP3100(EA) Series

TP3123(EA) / TP3126(EA) / TP3129(EA) / TP3132(EA)

English

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Summary of content (11 pages)

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PEDAL TIMPANI TP3100(EA) Series TP3123(EA) / TP3126(EA) / TP3129(EA) / TP3132(EA) Thank you for purchasing a Yamaha Timpani. English Owner’s Manual 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 ..................
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Precautions Always use the timpani in a safe manner. In order to prevent damage or injury, we urge you to carefully read and follow the instructions listed below. In the case of use by young children, we recommend proper guidance be given by a knowledgeable adult. Disregarding these warnings or misuse may result in death or personal injury. Warnings Caution • Never place the timpani on unstable surfaces such as an unstable riser or sloped surface.
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Nomenclature & Lubrication ■ Nomenclature Head Protector Kettle Edge Head Tuning Bolt Lug Tuning Indicator Hoop (Counter Hoop) Pointer Lock Nut Kettle Pointer Adjustment Knob Leg Lock Bolt Handle Base Pedal Sliding Leg Spring Tension Adjustment Bolt Caster Pedal Leg Supplied Accessories Caution • Tuning Key ......................................... 1 • Mallets ......................................... 1 set • Hex Wrench ....................................... 1 • Spring Adjustment Wrench ......
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Transporting and Setting Up the Timpani ■ Setting up the Timpani 2 Gently lower the pedal section. The TP-3100(EA) series features a folding design to reduce the space required to store or transport the timpani. Use the procedure described below when setting up or storing the timpani. 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. 1 First make sure that the casters are locked (Fig. A).
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Transporting and Setting Up the Timpani 6 7 Turn the timpani over and extend and secure the other leg. Make sure that the marks on the sliding leg are aligned with the slit in the leg holder. Return the timpani to an upright position, and then adjust the length of the left and right legs. 8 When it comes time to store or pack up the timpani, simply reverse the setup procedure order. Caution Make sure your fingers do not get pinched between the pedal and kettle when folding the pedal or pedal base.
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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.
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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. 9 10 Timpani key 11 29”, 32” 6 7 8 23”, 26” Fully depress the heel of the pedal as shown in Fig. C. Note • 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.
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Adjusting the Pitch When using the timpani for the first time, be sure to set it up according to the instructions of “Initial Preparation” on pages 6 and 7. ■ Head Tuning 1 Tuning is adjusted on the lowest note of the timpani. For this reason, the heel of the pedal must stay fully lowered during the tuning procedure. The pitch of the lowest note (and the tonal range) depends on the size of your timpani. For example, as shown in the chart below, the lowest sound of a 26" timpani should be tuned to A.
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Adjusting the Pitch 5 6 7 8 Loosen all over-tightened bolts according to the procedure described in step 3 (*2). When the pitch is approximately the same at each bolt, repeatedly depress the toe and heel of the pedal several times. After depressing the toe and heel of the pedal, turn the spring tension adjustment bolt as described below. Repeat steps 3 through 5 until the pitch at each bolt is exactly the same. Check the sound by striking the head as described in step 2.
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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”.
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Replacing the Head 1 Loosen the tuning bolts on opposite sides of the timpani. 3 Caution Do not touch the pedal when loosening the tuning bolts (loosening the head). Also, never place your fingers or foot into space under the pedal, around its base, or its moving parts. Changes in spring tension can cause the pedal to suddenly move, posing a great danger.