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Troubleshooting; Specifications - Yamaha PCY65 Owner's Manual

Pcy65/65s cymbal pad

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■ Part Names
PCY65
PCY65S
Pad
■ Setting Up
First setup the rack system (Yamaha RS70,
etc.) or a commercially available cymbal stand
(Yamaha CS series, etc.) and then attach the
PCY65/65S as shown in the illustration.
1. First, insert the stopper underneath the
cymbal support, and then use a drum key
(optional) to secure.
2. Make sure that the rod on the stopper is
inserted into the hole on the upper por-
tion of the PCY65/65S.
NOTE: The Stopper is used to prevent the cymbal
pad from rotating during performance and
allow setting of the cymbal pad to any angle.

■ Troubleshooting

If the following trouble occurs when the PCY65/65S is used, please check the following
points before asking your dealer for assistance.
● No Sound, Volume is Low
Problem
Is the PCY65/65S properly connected
Refer to the previous "Connections" section and make sure
to the DTX Series Drum Trigger
that all connections are proper.
Module's input jack using the
supplied stereo phone cable?
If the Level Adjustment Screw is set too low, the single pro-
Is the Level Adjustment Screw on
the PCY65/65S set too low?
duced by the pad will be too low to produce sufficient volume
from the drum trigger module's tone generator even though
the pad is struck.
Check the connections between the external device and the
Is the module properly connected to
position of the power switch and volume level.
a pair of headphones or an external
audio device such as an amplifier,
speaker, etc.?
Are module settings correct?
Check the volume setting of the voice assigned to the input to
which the PCY65/65S is connected (refer to the previous "Ad-
justing the Voice Volume" section) or that the volume level for
the headphones is not set too low, etc.
● The Choke function doesn't work.
Problem
Is the pad type for the module Input
The choke function is unavailable if the pad type is set to anything
to which the PCY65S is connected
other than cymbal pad.
set to anything other than cymbal
pad?
Also, please refer to the Owner's Manual that came with your DTX Series Drum Trigger
Module (DTXTREME/DTX/DTXPRESS) for more information regarding the problems
described above and any other problems that you may be experiencing.
If a solution can not be found to the problem after consulting the manuals, please contact
the dealer from whom you purchased the product.
Output jack
Level Adjustment Knob
Pad
Edge (The PC65S is equipped with a built-in edge switch)
Wing Nut
Felt
Cymbal Support
Stopper
What to check
What to check
■ Connections
Use the supplied stereo phone cable to connect the pad's output jack to the input jack
(RIDE, CRASH, etc.) on the DTX Series Drum Trigger Module (DTXTREME/DTX/
D T X P R E S S ) . I n s e r t t h e L - s h a p e d p l u g i n t o t h e O u t p u t Ja c k o n t h e
underside of the PCY65/65S pad.
The manner in which the PCY65 and PCY65S will function corresponds to the INPUT
numbers on the DTX Series Drum Trigger Module shown in the chart below.
* Make sure you set the module's pad type setting to cymbal. (Refer to the Owner's Manual that
came with your module.)
NOTE: Make sure a stereo phone cable is used when connecting the PCY65S to the module. The
switch functions described above will not function with a monaural phone cable. (Only the
voice assigned to the pad can be produced.)
Since the PCY65 does not incorporate a edge switch, use of a monaural phone cable is
allowed.

■ Specifications

PCY65
Size
312(W) X 245(D) X 46.5(H) mm
Weight
Sensor System
Trigger Sensor (Piezo) x 1
Output Jack
Standard Monaural Phone Jack
* Improvements may result in a change in the specifications and/or design of the product without notice.
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relathing to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating
as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer's warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual
carefuly and consult your dealer before requesting service.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely
believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with both the letter and the
spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of the following:
Warning: Do not attempt to disassemble.
Disposal Notice: Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end,
please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead, plastics, etc. If your
dealer is unable to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly.
NAME PLATE LOCATIOIN: The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The model number, serial number are located on
this plate.
You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as
a permanent record of your purchase.
Model : PCY65
Model : PCY65S
Purchase Date
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
Insert
Output jack
A single voice can be assigned to, and produced by
the pad.
Independent voices can be assigned to and produced
by the pad and edge section (Dual Zone; The cup
and pad sections share the same voice).
A choke function (grabbing the edge section stops
the voice being produced by the pad) is also avail-
able.
A mute function (holding the edge section produces
an alternate sound when the pad is hit) is also avail-
able.
PCY65S
620g
Trigger Sensor (Piezo) x 1 /
Edge Switch x 1
Standard Stereo Phone Jack (stereo)
Serial No.
Serial No.
Printed in Indonesia
WF75890

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