User manual YAMAHA SVC-50

[. . . ] SILENT ELECTRIC SVC50 Owner's Manual Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Silent Electric Cello. In order to obtain the maximum performance and enjoyment from your Silent Electric Cello, 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 Unit/Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Never use cleaners such as alcohol or thinner. Avoid placing vinyl objects on top of the unit (vinyl can stick to and discolor the surface). I Electrical Interference · This unit contains digital 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. YAMAHA is not responsible for damage caused by improper handling or operation. 3 Main Unit/Accessories After opening the packaging, please check that all the parts listed below are included. · Cello · Bridge · Audio cable (For connection of AUX IN jack) · Chest support · Stereo headphones · Knee support · SUM-3 (AA) size Manganese batteries x2 · Soft case * The cardboard pads inside the soft case are packing materials used for shipping. After you purchase the softcase, please remove the cardboard before using the case. * AC adaptor is optional, please purchase the optional power adaptor PA-3B or PA-3C. 4 Nomenclature G Front Tuning peg G Rear Nut Fingerboard Neck Chest support 4th string (C) 3rd string (G) 2nd string (D) 1st string (A) Body Knee support Bridge Bridge seat Controls See page 6. Saddle Tailpiece Knee support attachment bolt Tail nylon End pin stopper End pin 5 G Controls PHONES jack (Stereo headphones) VOLUME Lamp POWER switch REV. ON/ON/OFF REVERB switch RM/HL1/HL2 DC-IN 9-12V jack (+ (Power adaptor connector) ­) Cord hook Battery cover AUX VOL (AUX volume) AUX IN jack LINE OUT jack 6 Set up I Tuning The Silent Electric Cello is shipped from the factory with the bridge unfitted. First, set up the bridge and then proceed with tuning. · The lower side of the bridge supports the 1st string (A), the higher side supports the 4th string (C). Make sure the bridge is placed properly, then set the bridge in the bridge seat. The side of the bridge with the logo should face the tailpiece. · Ensure that the tailpiece side of the bridge stands vertically. If it leans to one side, use both hands to adjust. Make sure that each string passes over the corresponding slits in the bridge. C 4th string Slit G D A 1st string Logo [Looking from the tailpiece] Correct Bad Bad Vertical Body Tailpiece [Bridge is placed vertically] Bridge seat · The strings are tuned to the following pitches. The 1st string is tuned to A, the 2nd string to D, the 3rd string to G, and the 4th string to C. To prevent this, hold on to the support. · [ Diagram 1 ] [ Diagram 2 ] A Threaded hole Knee support Attachment guide plate B C Attachment bolt · Do not carry the instrument by the knee supports. Always carry the instrument by the neck or body. 9 I About the End Pin Loosen the end pin stopper, extend the end pin to a comfortable length for playing and firmly tighten the end pin stopper. Make sure that the rubber foot is attached to the end of the end pin when storing the instrument in its case, or when the instrument is not being used. · The end pin is pointed. Please be careful when using the exposed end pin. · Make sure the end pin stopper is secured firmly to prevent the instrument from falling while you play. · Do not lift up or swing the instrument when the end pin stopper is loose. The end pin can slip out of the instrument which can be very dangerous. End Pin Stopper End Pin Rubber Foot 10 Putting the Instrument into the Soft Case The supplied soft case is specially designed for this instrument. It is designed to store and transport the instrument with its bridge attached. · Make sure you put the bow in its hard case before putting it into the bow pocket of the soft case. · The soft case is used to transport the instrument. [. . . ] LINE OUT DC-IN 9-12V Power Adaptor Cord AUX IN Cord Hook From the LINE OUT jack, etc. CD Player MDP5 Mobile Data Player Powered Speaker (AS60-112T, etc. ) To the LINE IN jack, etc. Electronic Tuner *Power rating of 50W or more P. A. Mixer, Recording Device Cassette Player Electronic Metronome (with audio output jack) 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. 16 I AUX IN jack · The AUX IN jack, located on the rear of the instrument, can be used to connect an external stereo signal source to the Silent Electric Cello. Connecting the audio output of a CD player, cassette player, etc. to the instrument allows you to play along with the external audio source. [. . . ]