Tama TW200 Instruction Manual
TENSION WATCH TW200 INSTRUCTION MANUALPosition Gauge Ring:Thank you for purchasing the TAMA Tension Watch. Please read this instruction manual carefully to ensure proper and efficient use. Store this manual in aconvenient place for future reference.The Tension Watch comes with a Position Gauge Ring which enables you to keep a fixed distance from the hoop/tension rod toallow you to tune the drum with more consistency and accuracy.*You can also use the Tension Watch without the Position Gauge Ring, if desired.1. Hold the Dial Cover and rotate thePosition Gauge Ring on the bottom toextend the gauge tip. Make sure themarking on the dial cover line up with themarking on the protector. (Picture A)* When not in use, rotate the protectorbackwards so the gauge tip is detracted.1. Tighten tension rods to roughly tune the drum and keep the head fairly level before using the Tension Watch.2. Place the drum on a flat surface and put the Tension Watch on the drum head next to each tension rod to get areading. (Picture C)*If you choose not to use the Position Gauge Ring, place the Tension Watch approximately 3/4” away from the edgeof the drum when you read the tension value.3. Go around the drum and adjust each tension rod to achieve identical tension value across all lugs.*IMPORTANT: When you tighten a tension rod, make sure that you pick up the Tension Watch and then place it backon the drum head again to get an accurate reading. Sliding the Tension Watch from one lug to the next will not resultin accurate readings.*By writing down or memorizing the values, you will be able to easily replicate your desired tuning each time.2. Place the Tension Watch on a levelsurface such as glass or a mirror and setthe needle to “0” on the dial by rotatingthe dial inside the dial cover. (Picture B)*These numbers are just examples for the drum heads below. Use these numbers asreference.1. Keep the Tension Watch in its protective packaging to prevent damage when not in use.2. Hold the Dial Cover whenever using the device. Do NOT hold it by the Position Gauge Ring, as the main unit could separate and fall.3. Be careful not to drop the Tension Watch. It may cause the unit to function improperly.NotesPARTS NAMEPREPARATION BEFORE USEHOW TO USEDRUM HEAD TENSION EXAMPLEhttp://www.tama.com/This manual is current as of MAY 2015. Because we are always working to improve our products, some features may change without notice.Gauge TipPosition Guage RingProtectorDialDial CoverPicture BPicture ASNAREPicture CDiameter Depth14” 5.5”10” 8”12” 9”13” 10”16” 16”22” 18”85 ~ 9570 ~ 8065 ~ 7560 ~ 7045 ~ 5535 ~ 4575 ~ 8570 ~ 8065 ~ 7560 ~ 7070 ~ 8035 ~ 45BATTER BOTTOMSNARE REMOCOATED EMPEROREVANSG2 CLEAREVANSEQ4 CLEARREMOSNARE SIDEEVANSG1 CLEARTAMABLACK HEADTOM TOM / FLOORBASSSIZETOM TOMFLOORBASSBATTER BOTTOM |
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