TP-4300R series / series Owner’s Manual Thank you for purchasing Yamaha Timpani. Please keep this manual in a safe and convenient place for future reference. Before using your timpani for the first time be sure to carefully read the instructions on “Initial Preparation” pages 18 and 19.
PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Please keep this manual in a safe and convenient 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 Transporting/Setup • Never lean on or climb on the instrument. It may overturn...
The toe end of the pedal may suddenly drop. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument. Daily Maintenance • After you have finished playing, fully lower the heel side of the pedal tuning the timpani to its lowest note. If the instrument is not to be used for an extended period, slightly loosen the head as well to ex- tend the life of the head. • Always place the cover on the instrument when storing to protect it from dust. Use a soft cloth to clean the head and use the head protector to protect the head from impacts, etc. Regularly wipe the entire instrument with a cloth to keep the instrument in good condition. • The bowl has the most influence on the instrument’s pitch, so never dent or strike it. • Never hold on to anything other than the frame when moving the instrument. Doing so will cause the instrument to go out of tune and distort the shape of the hoop. • Instruments shifting and bumping into each while transporting the timpani by truck can cause the head or hoop position to shift. To reduce the chance of position shifting, press the toe end of the pedal to in- crease tension on the head. Please use Yamaha care products for daily maintenance.
• Note Name Marker ........1 n Lubrication Lubricate the moving parts indicated in the diagram. This should be done at least once a year, or as needed. * Spray type lubricant is recom- mended. * Do not touch the lubricated parts. * Please use Yamaha care products for daily maintenance. TP-8300R/7300R series TP-6300R/4300R series...
Setting Up the Timpani n Using the Casters n Adjusting the Playing Angle The instrument is equipped with three casters. All three casters offer independent height adjust- ment letting you adjust the height and angle of the q Main caster ×2 playing surface. w Pedal caster ×1 [Main Caster] Release the main caster brakes. Turn the lock nut counter-clockwise (left) to release the lock nut on the top of the caster. Turn the caster axle cap using a timpani tuning key to adjust the height.
Initial Preparation Your Yamaha timpani are 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 neces- sary to re-tune the instrument before using. Before playing the pedal timpani for the first time after purchase, please follow the procedure below and make sure that the head is properly adjusted. The area between the bearing edge and the Fully depress the heel end of the pedal. While inner circle of the counter hoop is called the holding the pedal in this position, use the sup- collar. Please make sure that the width of this...
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Initial Preparation Take your foot off the pedal. Move the pedal into an intermediate position, as shown below, and remove your foot from the • Heel still moves up pedal. Confirm that the pedal stays in this posi- g Repeat steps through tion and does not move. • Heel stays down g Go to step Put your foot on the pedal and fully depress it in either direction (toe and heel).
F. When tuned properly, your Yamaha timpani The standard striking will play throughout its full tonal range with bal- point lies at distance B anced tension in the pedal. from the bearing edge, which corresponds ap- Striking point proximately to 1/4 to 1/3 l Usable Tonal Ranges for Yamaha Timpani of the distance between 32" 29" 27" 26" 24" 23" 20"...
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Adjusting the Pitch Lightly strike the head with the mallet about 2 Check the sound by striking the head as de- inches (5 cm) from the bearing edge at each scribed in step tension rod. Check which tension rod has the • Sound is lower than the tuning note highest sound.
* “Usable Tonal Ranges for Yamaha Tim- • Pointer moves beyond the upper rail end pani” on page 20. before the toe of the pedal reaches the end of Tune the instrument to the next highest pitch...
Pedal Balance Adjustment n Pedal Adjustment Clutch (TP-8300R/7300R series only) After depressing the toe and heel of the pedal, turn the spring tension adjustment bolt as described The pedal mechanism of this instr ument is below. equipped with the PAC (Pedal Adjustment Clutch) system. This Yamaha original mechanism lets you adjust pedal torque (pedal weight) while maintain- ing pedal balance. Spring Tension Adjustment Bolt [PAC Adjustment] Timpani Tuning Key Turn the lock nut located below the PAC adjust- ment knob counter-clockwise (left) to release the lock.
* If the tape is peeling or badly damaged, it must be replaced with “Timpani Teflon Tape” . Block of Wood, etc. Place the new head with the hoop on the bowl. 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 a piece of tape in step . In the proper order, tighten the tension rods Caution...