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Tom-Tom repeating and snare adjustment

Tom-Tom repeating and snare adjustment

2005-12-12 by MayasLady@aol.com

Hello members,
 
I have the SDSV system and there seems to be two problems.The first one is  
that one of the tom-toms. When I turn on the unit, it  beats a  loud tom-tom 
one time then it  beats  repeatedly by itself .I turn  down the volume so I  
don't  have to hear it . The second thing is my  snare has lost it's snare sound. 
I know it has to do with the little holes near  the knobs for that channel. 
Does anyone know how to set the little holes to get  the snare sound. Right now 
it's more of a tom sound.When I had it serviced at  the music store he said 
all is well but I don't think he knew what he was doing,  all he said was that 
there was power to all. I tried using a small screwdriver  and adjust the 
holes next to some knobs and it did change the sound. I think the  repair man 
messed with them but I have no proof. I do know it worked fantastic  before I put 
it away years ago.If any of you experts can help me I would be  
appreciated.Last of all ,I am an electronics dummy so put it into words I  can understand. 
My expertise is everything to do with construction and That  means everything. 
I will be able to follow any instructions to the letter   so give it your best 
shot. Who ever gives me the right info for the corrections  I will let the 
list know so they get bragging rights  to  the rest of  you. I'm mostly 
interested in the snare unit because two tom work, not the  third
 
                                         Thank you list And I hope all have a 
Merry Christmas Or whatever you  celebrate during this time of year.  Richard 
 Grant


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