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Thank you to read this Owner's Manual in a safe place for purchasing the Yamaha Silent Violin. Contents Precautions 3 Main Body/Accessories 4 Nomenclature 5 Setup 7 I Installing the Bridge 7 I Tuning 8 I The Shoulder Rest 8 I Changing Strings 9 Power Supply 11 Using the Controls 12 Example Connections 15 Specifications 16 1 In order to obtain the maximum performance and enjoyment from your Silent Violin, we urge you for later reference. Please keep this Owner's Manual thoroughly before using the instrument. English SV-200 Owner's Manual Congratulations!
Thank you to read this Owner's Manual in a safe place for purchasing the Yamaha Silent Violin. Contents Precautions 3 Main Body/Accessories 4 Nomenclature 5 Setup 7 I Installing the Bridge 7 I Tuning 8 I The Shoulder Rest 8 I Changing Strings 9 Power Supply 11 Using the Controls 12 Example Connections 15 Specifications 16 1 In order to obtain the maximum performance and enjoyment from your Silent Violin, we urge you for later reference. Please keep this Owner's Manual thoroughly before using the instrument. English SV-200 Owner's Manual Congratulations!
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... service personnel. SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adaptor). When installing batteries, do not mix old batteries with new, or with both user safe and environmentally friendly. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as a permanent record of your dealer the date of producing sound levels that the charger is a rechargeable type...
... service personnel. SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adaptor). When installing batteries, do not mix old batteries with new, or with both user safe and environmentally friendly. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as a permanent record of your dealer the date of producing sound levels that the charger is a rechargeable type...
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... grime and dirt. • Never use . I Turn Power OFF When Making Connections • To avoid damage to and discolor the surface). I Power Supply • Turn the power switch OFF when not in use cleaners such as alcohol or thinner. • Avoid placing vinyl objects on the cable. • Disconnect all related devices OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting audio cables. If this occurs, move it...
... grime and dirt. • Never use . I Turn Power OFF When Making Connections • To avoid damage to and discolor the surface). I Power Supply • Turn the power switch OFF when not in use cleaners such as alcohol or thinner. • Avoid placing vinyl objects on the cable. • Disconnect all related devices OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting audio cables. If this occurs, move it...
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Main Body/Accessories After opening the packaging, please check that all the parts listed below are included. • Violin • Bridge • 6F22 (S-006P) 9V battery x 1 • Stereo earphones 4
Main Body/Accessories After opening the packaging, please check that all the parts listed below are included. • Violin • Bridge • 6F22 (S-006P) 9V battery x 1 • Stereo earphones 4
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G Front Nomenclature Tuning peg Nut Fingerboard 4th string (G) 3rd string (D) Neck 2nd string (A) 1st string (E) Body Bridge Chin rest Frame Bridge seat Tailpiece Wire End pin Adjuster Tailpiece 5
G Front Nomenclature Tuning peg Nut Fingerboard 4th string (G) 3rd string (D) Neck 2nd string (A) 1st string (E) Body Bridge Chin rest Frame Bridge seat Tailpiece Wire End pin Adjuster Tailpiece 5
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G Controls VOLUME POWER switch ON/OFF POWER lamp EQ MODE 1 : Green EQ MODE 2 : Red EQ MODE switch (Equalizer mode switch) EQ MODE 1/EQ MODE 2 EQ CTRL (Equalizer control) Pickup balancer (located inside) 6F22 (S-006P) 9V battery 6 PHONES jack : Stereo mini type LINE OUT jack : Standard phone type (monaural)
G Controls VOLUME POWER switch ON/OFF POWER lamp EQ MODE 1 : Green EQ MODE 2 : Red EQ MODE switch (Equalizer mode switch) EQ MODE 1/EQ MODE 2 EQ CTRL (Equalizer control) Pickup balancer (located inside) 6F22 (S-006P) 9V battery 6 PHONES jack : Stereo mini type LINE OUT jack : Standard phone type (monaural)
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..., use both hands to the bridge or a deterioration in damage to adjust. Also, make sure that the bridge does not slide off of the Bridge Seat or that its legs are touching the sides of the bridge supports the 1st string (E), G D A E the higher side supports the 4th string (G). Make sure that the tailpiece side of the bridge stands vertically. Setup I Installing the...
..., use both hands to the bridge or a deterioration in damage to adjust. Also, make sure that the bridge does not slide off of the Bridge Seat or that its legs are touching the sides of the bridge supports the 1st string (E), G D A E the higher side supports the 4th string (G). Make sure that the tailpiece side of the bridge stands vertically. Setup I Installing the...
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... parts may result in either direction, slightly loosen the strings and carefully re-align the bridge using the tuning pegs. Caution • Do not over-tighten or over-loosen the adjuster. The 1st string is provided on the 1st string for fine tuning the string's pitch. Use a piano, tuning fork, tuner, etc., and adjust the pitch of each string using both hands. • An adjuster is tuned to E, the 2nd string...
... parts may result in either direction, slightly loosen the strings and carefully re-align the bridge using the tuning pegs. Caution • Do not over-tighten or over-loosen the adjuster. The 1st string is provided on the 1st string for fine tuning the string's pitch. Use a piano, tuning fork, tuner, etc., and adjust the pitch of each string using both hands. • An adjuster is tuned to E, the 2nd string...
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... endpin. Always change the strings one at a time, even if all strings must be set the adjuster so that the tailpiece wire is in the notch on the adjuster. At this time, make sure that the ball is properly seated in the middle of the tailpiece. [Attaching the 1st (E) string] String Ball end Adjuster's notch Ball end 9 I Changing Strings As the strings get old, sound quality will...
... endpin. Always change the strings one at a time, even if all strings must be set the adjuster so that the tailpiece wire is in the notch on the adjuster. At this time, make sure that the ball is properly seated in the middle of the tailpiece. [Attaching the 1st (E) string] String Ball end Adjuster's notch Ball end 9 I Changing Strings As the strings get old, sound quality will...
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... during performance. • When the instrument is standing vertically.) The 1st string (E) has a protective tube on the top of each string using the tuning pegs. 1st string (E) protective tube. Adjuster 5 Use the adjuster on the 1st string for an extended period of time, loosen the strings until the pitch drops a whole tone. 10 Ensure that the bridge is not going to the opposite side of string's pitch. Make sure...
... during performance. • When the instrument is standing vertically.) The 1st string (E) has a protective tube on the top of each string using the tuning pegs. 1st string (E) protective tube. Adjuster 5 Use the adjuster on the 1st string for an extended period of time, loosen the strings until the pitch drops a whole tone. 10 Ensure that the bridge is not going to the opposite side of string's pitch. Make sure...
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... the instrument. Before installing the battery, make sure the size and dimensions, plus the terminal design are the same). When this occurs, please take careful note of the following precautions and replace the battery. • When replacing the battery, please purchase a replacement battery that the POWER switch (ON/OFF) located on the backside of the polarity markings (+/-) as the supplied battery (make sure that is in its use...
... the instrument. Before installing the battery, make sure the size and dimensions, plus the terminal design are the same). When this occurs, please take careful note of the following precautions and replace the battery. • When replacing the battery, please purchase a replacement battery that the POWER switch (ON/OFF) located on the backside of the polarity markings (+/-) as the supplied battery (make sure that is in its use...
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... the volume. Using the Controls q POWER Switch Used to LINE OUT 12 q e EQ CTRL (Equalizer Control) The SV-200 Silent Violin is designed to isolate and control the upper partials of its two EQ MODE types. • EQ MODE 1 This mode is equipped with an Equal- This mode delivers the uncolored tone directly from the instrument. izer Control that are created when the violin is played. We recommend a setting of...
... the volume. Using the Controls q POWER Switch Used to LINE OUT 12 q e EQ CTRL (Equalizer Control) The SV-200 Silent Violin is designed to isolate and control the upper partials of its two EQ MODE types. • EQ MODE 1 This mode is equipped with an Equal- This mode delivers the uncolored tone directly from the instrument. izer Control that are created when the violin is played. We recommend a setting of...
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... conduct electricity) to adjust the pickup balance. Use a pair of stereo earphones as well when performing this cover. 2 Use a non-conductive screwdriver (made of strings and your playing style, you might want to the controller. 3 After adjustment is attained. t Pickup Balancer The Silent Violin's pickup system consists of the low strings sensor (L). * Do not turn the balance control located inside the hole to turn the...
... conduct electricity) to adjust the pickup balance. Use a pair of stereo earphones as well when performing this cover. 2 Use a non-conductive screwdriver (made of strings and your playing style, you might want to the controller. 3 After adjustment is attained. t Pickup Balancer The Silent Violin's pickup system consists of the low strings sensor (L). * Do not turn the balance control located inside the hole to turn the...
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... in damage to the minimum level before connecting anything. u PHONES jack Connect a pair of the Silent Violin's tone. y u • Do not operate at high volume levels when using the instrument's output signal. Doing so can also connect this jack (stereo mini). Use an audio cable to connect the instrument to this jack to listen from external audio equipment or recording. to the audio input jack of all external devices is ON, it...
... in damage to the minimum level before connecting anything. u PHONES jack Connect a pair of the Silent Violin's tone. y u • Do not operate at high volume levels when using the instrument's output signal. Doing so can also connect this jack (stereo mini). Use an audio cable to connect the instrument to this jack to listen from external audio equipment or recording. to the audio input jack of all external devices is ON, it...
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Example Connections Silent Violin Stereo Earphones Powered Speaker Electronic Tuner P.A. Mixer, Recording Device When connecting the instrument to external audio equipment, check the jack size and make sure to use a plug size that corresponds to the jack being used, and properly connect the cable to the jack. 15
Example Connections Silent Violin Stereo Earphones Powered Speaker Electronic Tuner P.A. Mixer, Recording Device When connecting the instrument to external audio equipment, check the jack size and make sure to use a plug size that corresponds to the jack being used, and properly connect the cable to the jack. 15
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Specifications Neck Body Fingerboard/Tuning Pegs Bridge Frame Chin Rest/Tailpiece Adjuster Strings Sensor Connectors/Controls Power Battery Life (Continuous Use) String Length Dimensions Weight (with battery) Hard Maple Spruce Ebony Hard Maple (Aubert) ABS Resin Ebony 1st string (Wittner) Ball-end type (D'Addario : Zyex) Stereo Piezo pick-up (underneath the bridge) • Headphone Output • EQ CTRL (Equalizer Control) • LINE OUT • Volume • EQ MODE Switch (EQ MODE 1/EQ MODE 2) •...
Specifications Neck Body Fingerboard/Tuning Pegs Bridge Frame Chin Rest/Tailpiece Adjuster Strings Sensor Connectors/Controls Power Battery Life (Continuous Use) String Length Dimensions Weight (with battery) Hard Maple Spruce Ebony Hard Maple (Aubert) ABS Resin Ebony 1st string (Wittner) Ball-end type (D'Addario : Zyex) Stereo Piezo pick-up (underneath the bridge) • Headphone Output • EQ CTRL (Equalizer Control) • LINE OUT • Volume • EQ MODE Switch (EQ MODE 1/EQ MODE 2) •...
