User Manual

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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”.
2
Slide the lowest note of the indicator (“C” in the
case of a 23” timpani*) to the position where its
center line coincides with the pointer.
* “Standard Tonal Ranges for Yamaha Tim-
pani” on page 8.
3
Tune the instrument to the next higher pitch (note)
by moving the pedal, and then slide the corre-
sponding note on the rail to the respective pointer
position. Repeat for each remaining note.
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Adjusting the Pointer Position
First loosen the pointer lock nut and then turn the ad-
juster 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 clock-
wise) until the pointer is aligned with the low-
est note of the indicator.
•Pointer movesbeyond the upper rail end be-
fore the toe of the pedal reaches the end of its
stroke, or Pointer does not reach the lower rail
end when the heel of the pedal is lowered fully
(lowest sound)
→
Turn the adjuster to the right (clockwise) to
correct the pointer position as required.
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Relocating the Tuning Indicator
Tuning
Indicator Bolt
Tuning
Indicator Bolt
Universal Style
Attachment
German Style
Attachment
The timpani is shipped with a universal style tun-
ing indicator already attached however, the tun-
ing indicator can be relocated for German style
tuning.
Using the supplied hex wrench, remove the two
bolts holding the tuning indicator in place as
shown in the diagram right, 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.
Mounting Bracket
Note
Adjuster
Pointer Lock Nut
Adjuster Cover
* Replace the
cover after
adjusting.
Indicator Rail
Note
Pointer
Tuning Indicator Adjustment