User manual YAMAHA SVV-200

[. . . ] 9 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Example Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] YAMAHA is not responsible for damage caused by improper handling or operation. 3 Main Body/Accessories After opening the packaging, please check that all the parts listed below are included. · Viola · Bridge · 6F22 (S-006P) 9V battery x 1 · Stereo earphones 4 Nomenclature G Front Tuning peg Nut Fingerboard 4th string (C) Neck 2nd string (D) 3rd string (G) 1st string (A) Body Frame Bridge Chin rest Bridge seat Adjuster Tailpiece Wire Tailpiece End pin 5 G Controls EQ CTRL (Equalizer control) VOLUME Pickup balancer (located inside) POWER switch ON/OFF POWER lamp EQ MODE 1 : Green EQ MODE 2 : Red EQ MODE switch (Equalizer mode switch) EQ MODE 1/EQ MODE 2 6F22 (S-006P) 9V battery PHONES jack : Stereo mini type LINE OUT jack : Standard phone type (monaural) 6 Setup I Installing the Bridge The Silent Viola is shipped from the factory with the bridge unfitted. First, set up the bridge and then proceed with tuning. C G D A Slit 1st string · 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. (Make sure the logo side of the bridge is facing the tailpiece. ) · Make sure the entire underside of the bridge's legs is in contact with the pickup. Also, make sure that the bridge does not slide off of the Bridge Seat or that its legs are touching the sides of the Bridge Seat. Doing so will result in deteriorated sound quality. · 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. * Playing the viola with a leaning bridge may result in damage to the bridge or a deterioration in sound quality. 4th string [Looking from the tailpiece] Bridge Legs (Underside) Pickup Bridge seat [Placing the Bridge's Legs] Correct Bad Bad Right angle Body Bridge seat Tailpiece [Bridge is placed vertically] 7 I Tuning · 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. 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. · After tuning is complete, make sure that the tailpiece side of 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. · An adjuster is provided on the 1st string for fine tuning the string's pitch. · Do not over-tighten or over-loosen the adjuster. It may result in damage to the instrument or be a source of noise during performance. · When removing the bridge from the instrument, make sure the adjuster does not come into contact with the instrument so as to prevent scratching the instrument's body. Caution I The Shoulder Rest Most standard size viola rests can be attached to the body of the Silent Viola. Shoulder rest Natural wood is used for some parts in this instrument. Depending upon the manner in, or the circumstance under which the instrument is used, your fingers, body or clothes may become blackened or the wood parts may change color. If your fingers or body become blackened, it is not harmful but please wash with water thoroughly. The maker takes no responsibility for any discoloration of clothes or wood parts. 8 I Changing Strings As the strings get old, sound quality will gradually decrease, and it will become difficult to tune the instrument. Change the strings as soon as you think they are getting old. Always change the strings one at a time, even if all strings must be changed. · The end of the strings are sharp and can cut fingers. [. . . ] · Before connecting the Silent Viola to any external devices, make sure that the power of all external devices is turned OFF. Set the volume level of the Silent Viola and any external audio sources to the minimum level before connecting anything. High volume settings could cause damage to the equipment and your hearing. · If a connection cord is unplugged while the power is ON, it may result in damage to the equipment. [. . . ]