LEVEL
KP120
KP120 Main Unit
Riser
Legs
Legs
LEVEL
LEVEL
LEVEL Adjustment Knob
LEVEL
Drum Head
Hoop
Shell
Riser
Wing Bolt for Riser
Bottom Cover
OUTPUT Jack
Adjustment Bolt
Wing Bolt
for Legs
Legs
Leg Rubber
OWNER’S MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the YAMAHA Real Head Kick Pad KP120. The YAMAHA
Real Head Kick Pad was developed as the bass drum trigger pad for use with an
electric drum system. For its head, the kick pad utilizes Remo Coated Ambassador
heads. The system delivers a richer, closer to acoustic feeling that extends greater
expressive potential to the drummer. Just like a real, high quality acoustic drum, the
shell is made of birch then covered with a clear finish.
To get the most out of your YAMAHA Real Head Kick Pad KP120, please read this
manual carefully. After reading, please keep this manual in a safe place for future
reference.
• Do not disassemble (except for when replacing the head or a cushion as described in this manual) 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, 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, 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 and disconnecting cables, make sure you hold the cable by its plug. Also, please make sure you
never place heavy or sharp objects on the cable. Excessive force applied to the cable may result in troubles such as
shorted cables, etc.
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Handling Precautions
Before setting up, 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.
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Inside This Package
• KP120 Unit (including Leg x2, Riser x1) x1
• Monaural Phone Cable (3m) x1
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Part Names (When Assembled)
Controls the trigger output level produced by the
KP120. Turn the LEVEL adjustment to the right
(+) to increase the level. Turn to the left (-) to de-
crease the level. Adjust the level according to the
amount of strength you use when playing, the
required dynamic range, or specific needs regard-
ing the devices that you use.
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Output Level (LEVEL) Adjustment
NOTE :
When the KP120 is used with the DTXTREME/DTX/
DTXPRESS, the value on the Input Level display,
found in the Trigger Edit Mode’s [PAD GAIN] page,
should be set somewhere between 90% and 95%
when the pad is struck at ff. For more information,
please refer to the “Owner’s Manual” supplied with
your DTXTREME/DTX/DTXPRESS.If the Output
Level is set too high, the dynamic range may be
reduced, or result in problems such as double
triggers (when a single stroke produces multiply
triggered sounds).
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Do not exer t excessive force on the level
adjustment knob. Doing so may result in damage.
To Increase the Sound Volume
To change the volume of the sound assigned to the KP120, when the KP120 is used with the
DTXTREME/DTX/DTXPRESS, first adjust the Output LEVEL as described previously, then use
the (VOICE) EDIT mode to set the volume on the DTXTREME/DTX/DTXPRESS. Please refer to
the “Owner’s Manual” supplied with your DTXTREME/DTX/DTXPRESS.
Just as on acoustic drums, the KP120’s drum head will need to be replaced in time. When the
head’s condition deteriorates, please replace the head with a new head by yourself (we rec-
ommend Remo Coated Ambassador 12" drum heads). Other than the recommended drum
head, you can use any drum head you prefer but, when a drum head that is different from the
supplied or recommended drum head is used please understand that the feeling, sound,
output level, etc. may be slightly different.
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Replacing the Drum Head
NOTE :
For sensing and sound dampening purposes,
the KP120 utilizes a cushion that gives support to
the drum head from within the pad. When replacing
the drum head, make sure the cushions are
positioned in the same manner as when the unit was
shipped from the factory. The yellow cushion is
placed on the bottom while the three gray cushions
with holes are positioned so as the holes, other than
the center hole, are staggered. Improper
positioning of the cushions may alter the pad’s feel,
sound and output.
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About Replacing Worn Parts
(Cushion, etc.)
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This product uses parts (drum head, cushion, Output Level Adjustment knob, output jacks,
etc.) that will wear or deteriorate over time. How these parts wear or deteriorate will de-
pend upon the environment, length of time, etc. that the device is used.
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Please ask the dealer from whom you purchased the device about replacing the parts.
Lug
Tuning Bolt
Cushion（Yellow）
Cushion with holes (Gray)
Leg Rod
