Yamaha PCY65 Owner's Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha PCY65/65S Cymbal Pad.
The PCY65/65S is designed for use as a cymbal type trigger pad in an electric drum system.
Its unique design allows compact setup and realistic performance. To get the most out of
your PCY65/65S, please read this Owner's Manual carefully. After reading, please keep this
manual in a safe place for future reference.
■ Handling Precautions
• Do not disassemble or alter the product. Doing so may result in damage or deterioration to the product.
• Do not step on or place heavy objects on the product. It may result in damage.
• Do not use or keep the product in places with extremely high temperature (places in direct sunlight,
close to a heater, in a closed car, etc.) or damp (bathroom, outside on a rainy day, etc.). It may result in
deformation, discoloration, stickiness, damage or deterioration.
• To clean the product, please wipe with a soft cloth or a damp cloth that has been wrung out thoroughly.
If the product is soiled or sticky, use a neutral detergent on a cloth then wipe with a damp cloth that has
been wrung out thoroughly to remove any remaining detergent. Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol
as it may result in discoloration or deformation. Also pay close attention so as not to let the water and
detergent come into contact with the cushions used in the product, it may result in deterioration.
• When connecting or disconnecting the cable, make sure that you hold the plug, not the cable. Also,
never place any heavy objects on the cable and never allow any sharp objects to come into contact
with the cable. Applying excessive force to the cable may result in damage to the cable such as cutting
the wires, etc.
■ Inside This Package
Before setup, please make sure that all of the items listed below are present and ac-
counted for. If anything is missing, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased
the unit.
* To customers who purchased a pads set (DTPK95M, etc.), please refer to the
attached "Accessories List" sheet included with each pads set when confirming
package contents.
● PCY65
• PCY65 Main Unit X1
Stopper X1
• Owner's Manual (this sheet) x1
■ Output Level Adjustment
Controls the level of the trigger output from the PCY65/65S. Use a small screwdriver, etc. to
rotate the level adjustment knob.
: Do not put excessive pressure on the level adjustment knob, it may result in
damage.
Rotate the knob to the right (+) to increase the output level, or to the left (–) to decrease
output level. The pad's output level should be adjusted in regards to how hard you hit the
pad, to adjust the pad's dynamic range, or to better match the pad to the type of DTX Series
Drum Trigger Module (DTXPRESS/DTX/DTXTREME) you are using.
Level
Adjustment Screw
NOTE: When the PCY65/65S is used with a DTX Series Drum Trigger Module, enter the module's Trigger
Edit Mode and set the [PAD Gain] (pad input level) parameter so that the display reads 90-95% when
the pad is struck ff. Refer to the Owner's Manual that came with your module for more information.

Adjusting the Voice Volume

To change the volume of the voice assigned to the PCY65/65S pad, use the [VOICE]
edit mode in the DTX Series Drum Trigger Module. Please refer to the Owner's Manual
that came with your module for more information.
■ Replacing Worn Pads
• After extended use, some of the parts used on the PCY65/65S will wear out or their
quality will deteriorate (pad rubber, connecting jacks, etc.). The life of these parts will vary
depending upon the circumstances under which the PCY65/65S is used.
• Please ask the dealer from whom you purchased the device about replacing worm parts.
● PCY65S
• PCY65S Main Unit X1
Stopper X1
• Stereo Phone Cable X1
Plug has two black rings
(The monaural type con-
nector has one black ring.)