Yamaha Audio RS65S User Manual

YAMAHA
Electronic Drum Rack System

RS65S

Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Electronic Drum Rack System RS65S.

Before using, thoroughly read these assembly instructions, and use this product safely and correctly.

■ RS65S Rack Stand Parts

* Before assembling the rack stand, make sure all of the parts shown below

are included.

Overall Assembly RS65S

(When the box is opened)

◆ Small Screws M5 X8

(Module Holder Fixing Screws X4)

◆ Cable Band (x10)

Assembly Instructions

■ RS65S+Pad grouping : Set up example

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◆ Assembly Instructions

(this sheet)

● Pad and Drum Trigger Grouping (option)

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Drum Trigger Module

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Kick Pad

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Drum Pad

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Hi-hat Control Pedal

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Cymbal Pad

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* FP-700 etc.

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PRECAUTIONS

Before using, please read this “Assembly Instruction” sheet,

and use this product in a safe and proper manner.

Especially for children, parents or an instructor should teach the

children the proper manner in which to use the device.

Topreventagainstaccidentsandinjury

Pleasefollowthecautionslistedbelow

Caution (including danger, or warning). This mark indicates
cautions in which you should pay close attention to.

Acts indicated with this icon are prohibited and should not
be attempted.

This icon indicates acts that you are urged to follow.

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* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

If this symbol is ignored and the equipment is
used improperly, fatal injury to persons or se-

WARNING

rious damage could occur.

Always set the instrument on a flat and solid surface.
Placement on a sloping, unstable surface or on steps
may result in the instrument being unstable and over­turning.

Make sure all bolts are tightened firmly. Loose bolts
may result in the rack overturning or parts dropping
causing injury.

When adjusting the height or angle, do not suddenly
loosen the bolt. The pad may drop, the rack or pipes
may slip, pinching or causing injury to hands or fingers.

Do not sit or step on the rack. The rack may overturn
or be damaged resulting in injury.

Please be careful when children are close to or touch­ing the product. The product has many pipes and arms
so careless movement around the product may result
in injury.

When setting the pads and modules, please pay close
attention in regards to the handling and setting of
cables. Feet may become entangled in the cables re­sulting in falls.

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

CAUTION

If this symbol is ignored and the equipment is
used improperly, there is a danger of injury to
persons handling the equipment, and material
damage could occur.

Do not put your hands or feet under the foot pedal or
foot switch. They may be pinched resulting in injury.

Watch your fingers when adjusting clamps. They may
become pinched resulting in injury.

Be careful around pipe ends, inside the pipe and screw
ends. Metal shavings, etc. may injure your fingers.

Do not attach acoustic drums to the electronic drum
rack. Clamps may be damaged and drums may drop,
causing injury.

■ RS65S Assembly

* Parts for the RS65S's main structure have already been assembled before packing. After removing the unit from the box, follow

the instructions described below to complete the assembly.
A Phillips (+) screwdriver is required when attaching the DTXPRESS

module. Please prepare one before starting assembly.

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After removing the unit from the box, remove all cushion material.

Setting up the parts

• Loosen the bolts on the movable arms and legs, as shown in the dia­grams below, then secure the bolts firmly once setting is complete.

Follow the setup order (q-u) in the diagrams shown below.

Caution : Make sure the bolts marked with a " " are loosened before

setting up.

Module Holder Assembly

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Attaching the DTXPRESS

3-1 Remove the module holder from the holder clamp, and use the

supplied screws to attach the DTXPRESS .

Make sure only the supplied screws are used. Using any other
screws may result in the unit falling off the holder or damage.

3-2 Reattach the module holder to the holder clamp.

Attaching the cymbal pads

Attach the cymbal pads to the cymbal holders and adjust their position,
then secure in place. (Please refer to the Owner's Manual that came
with the cymbal pads on attaching the cymbal pads.)

Attaching the drum pads

Attach drum pads to the hexagonal rod cylinder and adjust their posi­tion, the secure in place.

DTXPRESS

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Caution

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Left Leg Assembly

Caution

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Right Leg Assembly

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Cymbal Holder

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Module
Holder

Step 3-1

Step 3-2

Holder
Clamp

Cymbal Pad

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Side Arm (L) Assembly

Side Arm (R) Assembly

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The hi-hat drum pad clamp can
also be attached to this arm.

Step 5

Drum Pad
Clamp

Drum Pad

Make sure all bolts on clamps, pads, etc., are firmly tightened.
Loose or over-tightened bolts may result in the part falling off and/or dam­age. Please use caution.
After assembly is complete, setup the kick pad, hi-hat control pedal, etc., and
connect the cables. Use the supplied cable bands to secure the cables to the
frame pipes to keep cables out of the way during performance.
If the rack is moved even after setup is complete, make sure the bolts are
loosened before moving the rack.

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