Yamaha TP-8300, TP-7300, TP-6300, TP-4300 User Manual
PEDAL TIMPANI
TP8300
TP6300
Thank you for purchasing a 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.
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Owner’s Manual
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Contents
PRECAUTIONS ............................................................14
Daily Maintenance ......................................................15
Nomenclature & Lubrication ......................................16
Setting Up the Timpan ................................................17
Initial Preparation .......................................................18
Adjusting the Pitch .................................................... 20
Pedal Adjustment....................................................... 22
Tuning Indicator Adjustment .................................... 23
Replacing the Head ................................................... 24
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. Bumping into it may
result in injury or cause it to overturn. Keep small children
away from the instrument.
• Never place your fingers or feet into the spaces
underneath the pedal, the base portion of the instrument,
or between moving parts such as the casters. Serious
injury can result if fingers or feet become pinched.
Transporting/Setup
• Never place the timpani on unstable surfaces such as an
unstable riser or sloped surface. The timpani may tip over
or fall resulting in damage or injury.
• When rolling the timpani on its casters, grip it by its frame
and move it only on smooth, flat surfaces.
1. Do not move on sloping, rough, or gravel surfaces.
2. Do not run with the timpani. It may be difficult to stop
the instrument which can cause injury or damage.
• If the timpani must be carried, do so with two or more
persons, make sure to grip the timpani by its frame.
• Except for when moving the instrument, always engage
both caster brakes. Not engaging the brakes can result in
the instrument falling over or moving resulting in injury.
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Brake
ON
PRECAUTIONS / Daily Maintenance
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or
damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Handling caution
• When operating the pedal, do not touch the hoop, head,
tuning indicator, or tuning bolts. Fingers may become
caught or pinched resulting in injury.
Tuning Bolt
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument.
Head
Hoop
Tuning
Indicator
• Replace torn heads as soon as possible. The torn edge of
the head is sharp and can cut hands or fingers.
• Do not put your hands inside any of the parts of the
timpani (inside the tuning indicator, base, frame, etc.)
• Do not use the mallet for anything besides playing the
instrument.
Do not allow children strike others with the mallet as it
can cause injury or become damaged.
Daily Maintenance
• Non-calf heads do not need loosening after playing. Tuning the timpani after playing to its lowest note,
by fully depressing the heel end of the pedal, is sufficient enough. However, if the timpani is not going
to be used for an extended period of time, the head should be loosened slightly to promote longer
head life.
• Always place the cover on the instrument when storing to protect it from dust. Also, 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 kettle 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 also 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
increase tension on the head.
Please use Yamaha care products for daily maintenance.
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Nomenclature & Lubrication
Nomenclature
n
Head
Tuning Bolt
Pointer Adjustment
Knob
Pointer Lock Nut
Large Caster
with Brake
Base
PAC adjustment knob
Head Protector
Kettle Edge
Hoop
(Counter Hoop)
Tuning Indicator
Kettle
Pedal
Pedal Caster
Spring
Tension
Adjustment Bolt
Pedal Caster
Height Adjustment Bolt
*The TP7300 series is used for all illustrations in this manual.
Supplied Accessories
• Tuning Key....................................................1
• Key/Wrench Holder .....................................1
• Allen Wrench ................................................1
Lubrication
n
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.
Caution
Never place your fingers or feet into the
spaces underneath the pedal, the base
portion of the instrument, or between
moving parts such as the casters. Serious injury can result if fingers or feet
become pinched.
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