User manual YAMAHA SV-150

[. . . ] Owner's Manual Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Silent ViolinTM. In order to obtain the maximum performance and enjoyment from your Silent ViolinTM, 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Since the first (E) and fourth (G) strings tend to come out of their grooves easily, use your fingers to hold the strings gently in place when tuning the instrument. Also, the 1st (E) string is fitted with a protective tube. Make sure that the tube rests on the bridge. Caution Always make sure that the bridge is standing vertically, whether the instrument is being played or stored. Even if the bridge is standing vertically before tuning, it may tilt during the tuning process. If so, readjust the bridge so it stands vertically. It is very important that the bridge stands vertically. If it leans in either direction it will impair the sound and risk damaging the instrument. D G A E [Make sure that the strings do not come out of their grooves] Protective tube on the 1st (E) string [Bridge is placed vertically] 8 · 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. Using the Tuner function on the Control Box ( pg 11), push in on the peg while turning to tune. · Finally, use the adjuster to fine tune the strings. 3rd string (D) 2nd string (A) 1st string (E) 4th string (G) Caution If the adjuster is too loose, it could produce noise while playing. Don't loosen too much. · 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. · Before using the instrument, make sure that the bridge is positioned vertically. Damage to the bridge and poor sound quality may result if the bridge is not properly positioned. Winding the Strings (Please refer to this section when changing the strings) 1 2 Before you string the instrument, set the adjuster so that it is in the middle of its adjustment range. (All adjusters) Place the ball (on the end of the string) in the notch on the adjuster. Make sure the ball is properly inserted in the adjuster's notch. String Adjuster's notch The adjuster should be set to the middle of its adjustment range. Ball 3 Insert the other end of the string into the hole on the tuning peg. As shown in the illustration, wind the string on the side away from the peg handle once around the peg, then return the string back overlapping that wind so that the remaining slack is wound gradually toward the peg handle. 1st (E) and 2nd (A) strings are shown on the left, 3rd (D) and 4th (G) strings on the right. 3rd string (D) 2nd string (A) Rotate the tuning peg as shown Winding the 3rd and 4th strings Winding the 1st and 2nd strings Rotate the tuning peg as shown 1st string (E) 4th string (G) Remaining winds 1st wind 1st wind Remaining winds 9 The Shoulder Rest A commercially available violin shoulder rest (4/4 size) can be attached to the instrument. Shoulder rest The Bow (supplied with the SV150S) · Apply rosin to the bow hairs before using. Before using the bow for the first time, apply rosin carefully and evenly to the whole bow. From the 2nd time, apply a small amount of rosin to the bow hairs. · Loosen the bow whenever the bow is not used. · If the bow is not used for an extended period of time, the hairs may suffer damage caused by insects. Please treat with care. Bow hair Rotate the screw to adjust the bow's tension. About the Soft Case (SV150S Accessory) The accessory soft case is designed for use with this particular instrument. [. . . ] * Please use the special software provided by the card maker when formatting the SD card. * Not compatible with copyright protection functions such as SD-Audio. Messages Message Total Volume: n Mute On. Contents Displays the overall volume (n). Please change batteries as soon as possible. [. . . ]