Yamaha KP100 Manual

Package Contents

*: If you have purchased a pad set, please refer to the Assembly Instructions booklet that came with it.

KP100:

1. KP100 main unit × 1 (a: body × 1, b: base × 1)
2. Stereo phone cable × 1
3. Anti-slip stoppers (incl. springs) × 2
4. Owner's Manual (this sheet) × 1

Specificationsns KP100 Kick Pad Size (assembled): 340 () × 288 (d) × 464 (h) mm Weight: 5.0 kg Sensing method: Piezoelectric trigger-sensor element × 1 Output connector: Standard stereo phone jackl Input connector: Standard mono phone jack *: Specifications and descriptions in this Owner's Manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. As specifications, hardware, and optional extras may not be the same in every region, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

Assembling the KP100

1. Assemble the KP100. As shown in the illustration, remove the base attachment wing bolts , spring washers and washers (2 each) that are attached to the main body, and use them to attach the base to the main body . Do not fully tighten the wing bolts in this step.

If the drum pads are set on a special purpose drum riser (optional), or if damage to the floor is not a concern, connect the spurs to the base so that the tip of the spurs dig into the riser or floor. To prevent damage to the floor, retract the spurs , place a mat or carpet under the KP100 and use the Velcro™ strip , attached to the underside of the KP100's base to prevent the KP100 from moving during performance.

2. Attach your foot pedal to the KP100. Adjust the base's position so that the pad surface of the KP100 is vertical when the foot pedal is attached, and the KP100 is stable when the beater hits the pad. After the position is determined, firmly tighten the wing bolts to secure.
3. Adjust the position of the pedal and the length of the beater shaft so that the foot pedal's beater hits in the center of the kick pad .

The KP100 can be used with a double foot pedal (YAMAHA DFP series, etc). When using a double foot pedal, please adjust the position of the pedal and the length of the beater so that the space between the two beaters is positioned in the center of the pad. [Fig. A]

Making Connections

Using a stereo phone cable (included), connect the KP100's OUTPUT jack to an appropriate input jack on a DTX Series tone generator module. Be sure to connect the L-shaped end of the cable to the KP100.

• On the tone generator module, set the corresponding pad type as a kick pad. Setting of any other pad type may have unintended consequences such as double triggering (where a single strike produces two distinct sounds). For more details, refer to the Owner's Manual that came with the tone generator module.
• If using the KP100 as a standalone pad with no optional pad connected to it, a mono phone cable can also be used to make this connection to the tone generator module.
  

Connecting an Optional Pad

The PAD INPUT jack provided on the KP100 can be used to add an additional mono pad (sold separately). To do so, connect the trigger output connector on the optional mono pad to the PAD INPUT jack using a mono or stereo phone cable.

• When connecting a tone generator and a KP100 having an optional pad connected via its PAD INPUT jack , the most suitable trigger input jack will depend on the type of module being used. For more details, refer to the Owner's Manual that came with the tone generator module.
• If a pad featuring a rim switch (PCY135, etc.) is connected to the PAD INPUT jack, no sound will be produced by the rim section, regardless of whether or not a voice is assigned to it. In addition, special functions using the rim switch (such as choking and muting) will not supported in such a case.

Adjusting the Output Level

The level of the trigger signals output from the KP100 can be raised by turning the level adjuster clockwise and viceversa. Be sure to adjust this level to best suit the strength with which you strike the pad, your desired dynamic range (i.e., the difference between loudest and quietest volumes), and the type of DTX Series tone generator module being used. If the level adjustment knob is turned all the way up but the output level is still low, raise the DTX Series Drum Trigger Module's input level using the Gain parameter from the trigger area.

If playing fortissimo (ff) passages with the KP100 connected to a DTX Series tone generator module, the gain level on the module's trigger setup screen should be adjusted to between 90% and 95% of the displayed input level. For more details, refer to the Owner's Manual that came with the tone generator module. Excessively large output levels can have unintended consequences such as a reduced dynamic range and double triggering (where a single strike produces two distinct sounds).

No sound is produced or the volume is too low.

• Ensure that the KP100 is correctly connected to a DTX Series tone generator module using the stereo phone cable provided. (See Making Connections.)
• Check the pad's output level. If this level is too low, use the level adjuster to increase it. (See Adjusting the Output Level.)
• If no sound is produced when the pad is struck softly, lower the setting of the Minimum Level parameter from the module's trigger area.

Two or more sounds are produced in response to a single strike (i.e., double-triggering).

• Check the pad's output level. If this level is too high, use the level adjuster to reduce it. Note that triggering of two or more sounds occurs when the output level is excessively high due to the fact that the signal being input into the tone generator module remains large for a relatively long period of time. (See Adjusting the Output Level.)

For more troubleshooting tips, refer to the Owner's Manual that came with the DTX Series tone generator module. If you still cannot find the information you need to resolve a problem, please contact your Yamaha dealer or the customer support center indicated at the end of this manual for assistance.

If you have any questions about service received or if you need assistance in locating an authorized YAMAHA Servicer, please contact:
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Yamaha Corporation of America
6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, California 90620-1373
Telephone: 800-854-1569 • http://usa.yamaha.com

Do not return any product to the above address without a written Return Authorization issued by YAMAHA.

PRECAUTIONS

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

When assembling this product (i.e., when connecting the base or a foot pedal to the body), take care to avoid squeezing, crushing, or otherwise injuring fingers, feet, and other body parts.

The tips of the anti-slip stoppers have sharp points. In order to avoid injury, therefore, special care should be taken whenever handling these items.

Do not setup this product on an incline, on an unstable platform, or on any other unsafe surface. If this precaution is not observed, the product may topple over or fall, resulting in injury or equipment damage.

Be sure to securely tighten fixing bolts and other fasteners whenever setting up this product. In addition, any bolts that have come loose should be immediately tightened. If these precautions are not observed, the product may fall or topple over, resulting in injury or equipment damage.

Whenever setting up this product, ensure that cables and the like are arranged safely. If anyone were to trip on a cable, the product could topple over and cause injury.

Under no circumstances should this product be disassembled or customized. Failure to observe this precaution can result in injury or malfunction.

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:

Do not climb onto this product and avoid placing heavy objects on it. Failure to observe these precautions can result in malfunction.

Avoid using or storing this product in very hot locations (i.e., in direct sunlight, in close proximity to a heater, or in a closed vehicle) or in highly-humid locations (i.e., in a bathroom or outdoors in wet weather). Failure to observe this precaution can lead to warping, discoloration, malfunction, or breakdown.

Avoid cleaning this product with organic solvents, paint thinner, or alcohol as these substances can cause warping and discoloration. Instead, we recommend that you remove dust using a soft dry cloth or wipe clean using a moist, tightly-wrung cloth. If the product is very dirty, wipe the dirt away using a cloth moistened with a neutral detergent solution and tightly wrung. Following this, wipe away the detergent solution using a cloth soaked in water and tightly wrung.

When connecting and disconnecting cables, be sure to hold the plug and not the cable itself. In addition, avoid placing heavy items on top of cables, and do not allow them to come into contact with sharp edges and the like. Failure to avoid these precautions can to cable breakage and unintended disconnection.

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