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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Also avoid using multi-plug adaptors since these can result in reduced sound quality and possibly damage. I Turn Power OFF When Making Connections · To avoid damage to the Silent Electric Cello 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. I 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. Physical shocks caused by dropping, bumping, or placing heavy objects on the unit can result in scratches and more serious damage. I Cleaning · · · · Clean the cabinet and panel with a dry soft cloth. 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. 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. · Ensure that the tailpiece side of the bridge stands vertically. 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. · 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. So, make sure the instrument is not bumped or any unnecessary force is placed on it during transport or storage. · When storing the instrument in its soft case, always remove the knee support and chest support, attach the rubber foot to the end pin, and fully retract the end pin. Knee support Silent Electric Cello Chest Support (with cloth bag) Supplied Soft Case Knee support Chest Support (with cloth bag) Silent Electric Cello Stereo Headphones, Audio Cables, etc. Bow Pocket 11 Changing Strings As the strings get old, sound quality will gradually decrease, and it will become difficult to tune the instrument. 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. [. . . ] Play while trying out the three types of reverb. 1 Slide the POWER switch to the REV. ON position, the lamp will light red, and reverb will be applied to the Silent Electric Cello's sound. Slide the REVERB switch to select one of the three reverb modes. Lights red 2 · RM (ROOM) mode . . . . . . . . . the same reverb simulation as HL1 but with a longer decay time. 15 Connecting External Devices Silent Electric Cello Stereo Headphones Power Adaptor (Option : PA-3B or PA-3C) Electric Outlet SUM-3 (AA) size battery x2 * Supplied headphones or any other type or DC-IN 9-12V PHONES · Using the cord hook Wrap the Power Adaptor's cord around the cord hook (prevents cord from being unplugged). [. . . ]