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SV120/SV120S
Owner’s Manual
Congratulations!
Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Silent Violin. In order to obtain the maxi-
mum performance and enjoyment from your Silent Violin, we urge you to read
this Owner’s Manual thoroughly before using the instrument. Please keep this
Owner’s Manual in a safe place for later reference.
Contents
Precautions.................................................................... 3
Main Body/Accessories ................................................ 4
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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adaptor). DO NOT battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this connect this product to any power supply or adaptor other than one described type of battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. necessary, contact a qualified
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Your Silent Violin will give you years of reliable service if you follow the simple rules given below: ■ Location ■ Handling and Transport • Never apply excessive force to the controls, con- Do not expose it to the following conditions to nectors or other parts. avoid deformation, discoloration, or more seri- • Always unplug cables by gripping the plug firmly, ous damage. not by pulling on the cable. • Direct sunlight (e.g. near a window). • Disconnect all cables before moving the unit. • High t
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Main Body/Accessories After opening the packaging, please check that all the parts listed below are in- cluded. SV120 • SUM-3 (AA) size • Violin • Bridge Manganese batteries x2 SV120 * The supplied battery is for demonstration purposes. • Stereo earphones • Audio cable • Shoulder rest : KUN Yamaha Special SV120S The following items are in addition to the SV120 package. • Bow : 4/4 size • Hard case • Rosin : PIRASTRO Schwarz 9005 4 02_sv120_e_r2.pm 4 08.7.14, 9:31 AM
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Nomenclature ● Front Tuning peg Nut Neck Fingerboard 4th string (G) 2nd string (A) 3rd string (D) 1st string (E) Body Bridge Frame Chin rest Bridge seat Adjuster Tailpiece 5 02_sv120_e_r2.pm 5 08.7.14, 9:31 AM
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● Controls VOLUME REVERB switch POWER switch ROOM/HALL 1/HALL 2 REV. ON/ON/OFF Lamp DC-IN 9-12V jack Stereo phone/stereo mini (Power adaptor connector) plug converter LINE OUT jack : Standard stereo phone type Stereo phone/stereo mini plug converter PHONES jack (Stereo earphones) : Stereo mini type LINE OUT jack : Stereo mini type AUX IN jack : Stereo mini type AUX VOL (AUX volume) 6 02_sv120_e_r2.pm 6 08.7.14, 9:31 AM
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Setup ■ Tuning The Silent Violin is shipped from the factory with the bridge unfitted. First, set up the bridge and then proceed with tuning. D A •The lower side of the bridge supports the 1st string G E (E), the higher side supports the 4th string (G). 4th string 1st string Slit Make sure the bridge is placed properly, then set the bridge in the bridge seat. The side of the bridge with the AUBERT logo should face the tailpiece. • Ensure that the bridge stands vertically. If it leans to [Loo
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■ The Shoulder Rest Shoulder rest The shoulder rest accessory is supplied to give you added support when holding the violin be- tween your shoulder and chin. Refer to the illus- Pins tration and insert the shoulder rest into the holes provided (on the rear of the instrument) to suit your playing position. • If the instrument can be held comfortably without the shoulder rest, the use of the rest won’t be nec- essary. • The pins on the shoulder rest slightly point outward. When you attach the shou
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2 Place the ball (on the end of the string) in the Adjuster’s notch notch on the adjuster. Make sure the ball is prop- Ball erly inserted in the adjuster’s notch. 3 Insert the other end of the string into the hole on the tuning peg. Ensure that the string is wound on the right side of the hole for the 1st (E) and Ball 2nd (A) strings, and on the left side of the hole String for the 3rd (D) and 4th (G) strings. Next, check the bridge does not fall over as you wind the strings. Ensure that the str
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Power Supply The Silent Violin can be operated with either battery or AC power. Always turn the power switch (OFF/ON/REV.ON) on the rear panel OFF before making AC power connections or replacing batteries. ■ Using Batteries Battery compart- 1 Open the battery compartment situated on the back ment cover of the Silent Violin. SUM-3 (AA) size battery x2 2 Insert the two batteries supplied (SUM-3 (AA) size). Take careful note of the polarity markings as shown in the illustration above, and insert t
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Using the Controls 1 Slide the POWER switch, located on the rear of the instrument, to its ON position. The lamp will light green. 2 Connect the stereo earphones to the PHONES jack on the side of the instrument, make sure that the L & R side earphones are used in the correct ears. 3 Rotate the VOLUME dial to the desired playing level. Lights green • Do not operate at high volume levels when using earphones. Doing so can lead to irreparable damage to your hearing. The Reverb The Silent Violins in
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Connecting External Devices Silent Violin SUM-3 (AA) size battery x2 Stereo Earphones or Power Adaptor (Option) Electric Outlet DC-IN 9-12V LINE OUT PHONES AUX IN From the LINE To the AUX IN jack, OUT jack, etc. etc. Audio Amp m Speaker CD Player MD Player Electronic Tuner P.A. Mixer, Recording Mixer Cassette Player Electronic Metronome 3 12 02_sv120_e_r2.pm 12 08.7.14, 9:31 AM
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■ AUX IN jack ■ LINE OUT jack •The AUX IN jack, located on the side of the • The LINE OUT jack, located on the side panel, instrument, can be used to connect an external delivers the stereo signal of the Silent Violin to stereo signal source to the Silent Violin. external audio equipment. Connecting the audio output of a CD player, Use an audio cable to connect the instrument to cassette player, etc. to the instrument allows you the audio input jack of external speakers, mixing to play along wit
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Specifications Neck Hard Maple Body Spruce Fingerboard/Tuning Pegs Ebony Bridge Hard Maple (Aubert) Frame/Chin Rest/Tailpiece ABS Resin Adjuster 4 pieces (Wittner) Strings Ball-end type Sensor Piezo pick-up (underneath the bridge) Connectors/Controls • Headphone Output •AUX IN (w/Volume Control) • LINE OUT •Volume • Reverb Switch (ROOM/HALL 1/HALL 2) •POWER Switch (OFF/ON/REV. ON) Power • SUM-3 (AA) size battery x2 / AC Adaptor (PA- 3C or PA-3B) dual power source Battery Life (Continuous Use) Us
