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PEDAL TIMPANI

TP3300

series

TP3323 / TP3326 / TP3329 / TP3332

Owner’s Manual

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 Yamaha Timpani.

Please read through this manual carefully as it contains

important 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

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

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

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

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

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

Adjusting the Pointer Position ....................................... 10

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

English

Summary of content (12 pages)

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PEDAL TIMPANI TP3300 series Owner’s Manual English TP3323 / TP3326 / TP3329 / TP3332 Thank you for purchasing 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.................................
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PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Please keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from damages or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: Handling caution • Never lean on or climb on the instrument. It may overturn resulting in damage or injury. • Be careful around the instrument.
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Nomenclature & Lubrication n Nomenclature Head Protector Kettle Edge Head Tuning Bolt Lug Tuning Indicator Hoop (Counter Hoop) Pointer Lock Nut Kettle Pointer Adjustment Knob Leg Lock Bolt Sliding Leg Spring Tension Adjustment Bolt Supplied Accessories Pedal Base Caster Pedal Leg Caution • Tuning Key........................................... 1 • Mallets............................................1 set • Key/Wrench Holder ............................. 1 • Hex Wrench.............................
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Transporting and Setting Up the Timpani n Setting up the Timpani 2 The TP3300 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. r Caution Except for when moving the instrument, always make sure that both caster brakes are engaged. Loosen the leg lock bolt w, extend the sliding leg to the desired length e, then tighten the leg lock bolt w.
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Transporting and Setting Up the Timpani 5 Unfold the pedal unit u until the unit stops, then turn both lock bolts t in the opposite direction described in step 4 until tight. t u 6 t Hold the instrument firmly and return it to an upright position. When putting the instrument away, reverse the order of the previous procedure. n Transporting When moving the timpani over a distance, such as from room to room, make sure that the instrument is carried by at least two persons.
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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 4 5 Put your foot on the pedal and fully depress it in either direction (toe and heel). • Toe and heel feel equal → Go to step 5. • Heel feels lighter than toe (*1) → Head is too tight and should be loosened. Keeping the heel of the pedal depressed, loosen the first tuning bolt by 1/2 turn and then re-tighten it by 1/4 of a turn. Perform this operation for all other tuning bolts in the order shown in step 2.
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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. n 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 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. 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 until the pitch at each bolt is exactly the same. 7 Check the sound by striking the head as described in step 2. • Sound is lower than the tuning note → Tune the instrument by tightening all tuning bolts by an equal amount (max. 1/16 of a turn).
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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 2~3 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 tuning bolts alternately and remove the bolts. 3 Place the new head with the hoop on the kettle. When using a Yamaha timpani head, make sure its Yamaha logo is on the side opposite the pedal. The hoop must be re-mounted in the same position as marked with cellophane tape in step 2. In the proper order, tighten the tuning bolts alternately by hand until the head is tensioned slightly. At this time, make sure that the head and hoop are centered on the kettle.
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ZP41470 版次：14xx R0 Printed in Japan