User manual YAMAHA C115HP-1999

[. . . ] 4 Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 The Shoulder Rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class "B" digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the user's manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of CANADA THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE "CLASS B" LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT IN THE RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATION OF THE CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS. LE PRESENT APPAREIL NUMERIQUE N'EMET PAS DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES DEPASSANT LES LIMITES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE LA "CLASSE B" PRESCRITES DANS LE REGLEMENT SUR LE BROUILLAGE RADIOELECTRIQUE EDICTE PAR LE MINISTERE DES COMMUNICATIONS DU CANADA. · This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. · Ceci ne s'applique qu'aux produits distribués par Yamaha Canada Musique Ltée. 2 Your Silent Violin will give you years of reliable service if you follow the simple rules given below: Location Do not expose it to the following conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage. · Direct sunlight (e. g. near a heat source, outside, or in a car during the daytime). · Strong vibration. Handling and Transport · Never apply excessive force to the controls, connectors or other parts. · Always unplug cables by gripping the plug firmly, not by pulling on the cable. · Disconnect all cables before moving the unit. · Physical shocks caused by dropping, bumping, or placing heavy objects on the unit can result in scratches and more serious damage. Cleaning · Clean the cabinet and panel with a dry soft cloth. · A slightly damp cloth may be used to remove stubborn grime and dirt. Make sure that each string passes over the corresponding slits in the bridge. · The strings are tuned to the following pitches. The 1st string is tuned to E, the 2nd string to A, the 3rd string to D, and the 4th string to G. Use a piano, tuning fork, tuner, etc. , and adjust the pitch of each string using the tuning pegs. When rotating the peg, apply firm pressure towards the head stock. G 4th string Slit D A E 1st string [Looking from the tailpiece] Properly aligned Escutcheon Tailpiece Body Poor alignment Poor alignment [Bridge is placed vertically] · After tuning is complete, make sure the bridge is still properly aligned. If the bridge is leaning in either direction, slightly loosen the strings and carefully re-align the bridge using both hands. · Finally, use the adjuster to fine tune the strings. Caution · If the adjuster is too loose, it could produce noise while playing. Don't loosen too much. 7 The Shoulder Rest The shoulder rest accessory is supplied to give you added support when holding the violin between your shoulder and chin. Ensure that the strings pass over the corresponding slits on the top of the bridge. (Make sure that the bridge is standing vertically. ) The 1st string (E) has a protective tube on it. Make sure the tube is placed on the bridge as shown in the illustration. Wound to the left Adjuster's notch Ball 3 Ball String Wound to the right 4 5 Use a piano, tuning fork, tuner, etc. , and adjust the pitch of each string using the tuning pegs. Finally, use the adjuster to fine tune the strings. 2nd string (A) 3rd string (D) Rotate the tuning peg as shown 4th string (G) Rotate the tuning peg as shown 1st string (E) Caution If the adjuster is too loose, it could produce noise while playing. 1st string (E) protective tube. Don't loosen too much. Adjuster · When the instrument is not going to be used for an extended period of time, loosen the strings until the pitch drops a whole tone. 9 Power Supply The Silent Violin can be operated with either battery or AC power. [. . . ] the same reverb simulation as HALL 1 but with a longer decay time. 11 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 OUT jack, etc. To the AUX IN jack, etc. Audio Amp m Speaker CD Player MD Player Electronic Tuner P. A. Mixer, Recording Mixer Cassette Player Electronic Metronome 3 12 AUX IN jack · The AUX IN jack, located on the side of the instrument, can be used to connect an external stereo signal source to the Silent Violin. Connecting the audio output of a CD player, cassette player, etc. to the instrument allows you to play along with the external audio source. [. . . ]