User manual YAMAHA SLB200

[. . . ] Owner's Manual Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Silent Bass. In order to obtain the maximum performance and enjoyment from your Silent Bass, 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] · Avoid placing vinyl objects on top of the unit (vinyl can stick to and discolor the surface). Electrical Interference · This unit contains electric circuitry and may cause interference if placed too close to radio or television receivers. If this occurs, move it further away from the affected equipment. Turn Power OFF When Making Connections · To avoid damage to the Silent Bass and other devices to which it is connected (a sound system, for example), turn the power switches of all related devices OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting audio cables. YAMAHA is not responsible for damage caused by improper handling or operation. Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/ 96/EC and 2006/66/EC. By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. [For business users in the European Union] If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. [Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union] These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples): This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved. 3 Main Body/Accessories After opening the packaging, please check that all the parts listed below are included. · Main Body · Frame Unit · End Pin · Mute · Allen Wrench · 6F22 (S-006P) 9V battery x1 · Soft Case Optional Accessories · Stand for Silent Bass (BST1) · Knee support for Silent Bass (BKS2) · Extension frame for Silent Bass (BEF2) To purchase these optional accessories, please inquire at your authorized Yamaha dealer. 4 Nomenclature Front Rear Tuning peg Nut Fingerboard Neck Frame Unit Armrest Frame Unit Fixing Knob 1 Frame Unit 4th string (E) 3rd string (A) 2nd string (D) 1st string (G) Body Bridge Pickup (inside the slot on the side of the body) Controls See page 6. Frame Unit Fixing Knob 2 Battery Case/ Output Jack Section See page 6. Bridge seat Tailpiece Saddle Tail wire End pin stopper End pin 5 Battery Case/Output Jack Section · The Silent Bass does not produce sound when headphones are plugged into the instrument's Output Jack. · When making connections to the Output Jack, make sure that a standard monaural phone plug is used. The power is switched ON when a plug is inserted into the Output Jack, so using a cable with a stereo, balanced, or other type of plug that is divided into three sections can result in poor performance or damage to the instrument or other devices connected to it. 6F22 (S-006P) 9V battery Mixer, Recorder, Bass Amplifier, Powered Speaker, Electric Tuner, etc. LINE OUT jack Controls 1 VOLUME control Adjusts the Volume Cut TREBLE control Adjusts High Frequencies Cut BASS control Adjusts Low Frequencies Boost Boost The power is switched ON when a standard phone plug is inserted into the Output Jack. · To conserve battery power, the instrument is not equipped with a power indicator, such as a lamp, etc. , to indicate that the power is ON. · Before making any connections, make sure the volume is turned down on the amplifier, powered speaker, etc. or its power is switched OFF. 2 Rotate the VOLUME knob to adjust the volume to a suitable level. · If the sound is distorted when playing strongly, try turning the volume knob slightly to the left. 3 Use the TREBLE knob to adjust (boost/cut) the tonal quality of the instrument's upper frequencies, and the BASS knob to adjust (boost/cut) the tonal quality of its lower frequencies. · The sound may become distorted when boosting frequencies with the TREBLE or BASS knob. If so, slightly rotate the knob to the left to reduce the frequency boost level of the knob that is causing the distortion. 6 Setup Tuning The Silent Bass is shipped from the factory with the bridge in place and the strings slightly loosened. The bridge's height is set to an average height. Since the position of the bridge will sometimes shift during transport, please properly adjust the position of the bridge before tuning the strings. · The lower side of the bridge supports the 1st string (G), the higher side supports the 4th string (E). When looking at the bridge from the side, the surface that has a sharper curve should face the fingerboard. (Facing up when in the playing position). 1) Groove E A D G 1st string · The bridge should be set so that the surface of the bridge facing the tailpiece is at a right angle to the top surface on which the bridge's feet rest (Fig. 2). * Make sure the bridge is positioned so that its legs do not come in contact with the escutcheon (the plastic part). 4th string · The Silent Bass is fitted with an adjustable bridge for adjusting string height. Rotate the metal adjusters clockwise to lower the bridge's height, and counter-clockwise to raise it (Fig. [. . . ] Tuning the string if it is in contact with the peg box wall can result in a broken string, etc. Make sure the bridge is at a right angle. Also, make sure each of the strings are positioned in their corresponding grooves. * Make sure the side of the bridge facing the tailpiece is vertical when compared to the surface on which the bridge stands. 4 Use a piano, tuning fork, tuner, etc. , and adjust the pitch of each string using the tuning pegs. * Refer to the "Tuning" section (page 7). · When the instrument is not being used for an extended period of time, loosen the strings. · The instrument can be played after making sure that the bridge is standing vertically when compared to the surface on which the bridge stands. Playing the instrument with a leaning bridge can result in a shorter bridge life, or poor sound quality. Correct Bad Bad Tailpiece Right angle Body 12 About the Mute Since the Silent Bass is designed with a pickup system that picks up string vibration, the system can sometimes pick up string vibrations that occur between the bridge and tailpiece. [. . . ]