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Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha SILENT Violin

. In order to obtain the

maximum performance and enjoyment from your SILENT Violin

, 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.

Precautions ................................................................... 3

Main Body/Accessories ............................................... 4

Nomenclature ................................................................ 5

Setup .............................................................................. 8

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Tuning and Changing the Strings ................................................ 8

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The Shoulder Rest ................................................................... 10

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The Bow (supplied with the SV150S) ........................................ 10

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About the Soft Case (SV150S Accessory) ................................ 10

Usage ............................................................................ 11

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Sound Output Basics ................................................................ 11

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Using the Built-In Tuner ............................................................. 11

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Using the Built-In Metronome .................................................... 12

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Using the Built-In Effects ........................................................... 12

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Using the Music Player .............................................................. 14

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Messages .................................................................................. 16

Power Supply .............................................................. 17

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Using Batteries ......................................................................... 17

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Supplying AC Power ................................................................. 17

Speciﬁcations ............................................................. 18

SV150/SV150S

Owner’s Manual

Contents

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English

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Summary of content (19 pages)

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English SV150/SV150S Owner’s Manual 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 ................................................ 4 Nomenclature ..........
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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adaptor). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adaptor other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.
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Your SILENT Violin™ will give you years of reliable service if you follow the simple rules given below: ■ Location ■ Handling and Transport Do not expose it to the following conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage. • Direct sunlight (e.g. near a window). • High temperatures (e.g. near a heat source, outside, or in a car during the daytime). • Excessive humidity. • Excessive dust. • Strong vibration. ■ Power Supply • Turn the power switch OFF when not in use.
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Main Body/Accessories After opening the packaging, please check that all the parts listed below are included. SV150 • Control Box x 1 • Main Unit x 1 (The instrument is shipped from the factory with its bridge removed.) • Bridge x 1 • SD Card x 1 • Cable x 1 (Connects the instrument to the Control Box.) • Stereo earphones x 1 • Owner’s Manual (this booklet) x 1 • “Let’s Enjoy Yamaha SILENT Violin™” x 1 (booklet with practice pieces) SV150S The following items are in addition to the SV150 package.
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Nomenclature [Main Unit] ● Front ● Back Tuning peg Nut Fingerboard Neck Neck 4th string (G) 3rd string (D) 2nd string (A) 1st string (E) Frame Volume Body Bridge seat Bridge Control Box Instrument Jack Adjuster Chin rest Tailpiece Shoulder Rest Holder 5 02_SV150S_En_R3.
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[Control Box] * For use with the SV150. Not compatible with other instruments. External Audio Device Main Unit P.A, Mixer, Recording Mixer Audio Amp → Speaker To the AUX IN jack, etc. LINE OUT PHONES * A Y-cable (sold separately) that splits the stereo mini plug into two monaural lines is required to send the stereo output to a mixer, etc.
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[Explanation of Input/Output Section] ● Control Box Instrument Jack This jack is used to receive power from the Control Box and transmit the audio signal from the instrument to the Control Box. Use the supplied cable to connect the instrument to the “Instrument Jack” on the Control Box. * A commercially available audio cable with stereo mini plugs on both ends can also be used. (Cables with resistors are not compatible.) * The system will not operate properly if a monaural cable is used.
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Set up ■ Tuning and Changing the Strings The SILENT Violin™ is shipped from the factory with the bridge unfitted. First, set up the bridge and then proceed with tuning. 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. 4th string Make sure that the strings are resting in their appropriate grooves in the bridge when playing the instrument.
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• 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. 3rd string (D) 2nd string (A) 1st string (E) 4th string (G) • Finally, use the adjuster to fine tune the strings. Caution If the adjuster is too loose, it could produce noise while playing. Don’t loosen too much.
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■ The Shoulder Rest Shoulder rest A commercially available violin shoulder rest (4/4 size) can be attached to the instrument. ■ The Bow (supplied with the SV150S) • (When the winding is covered with a clear wrap) This film prevents discoloration and prevents loosening of the winding due to shrinkage during drying (except on carbon bows). Do not remove the clear wrap. • 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.
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Usage ■ Sound Output Basics 1 2 First, connect the instrument to the Control Box using the supplied cable. 3 Press and hold the power button on the Control Box for about 1 second to switch the power ON and light the LCD display. Connect the supplied stereo inner earphones to the jack with the mark. To reproduce sound from an external audio device, use a cable that matches the input jack on the audio device and connect it to the instrument’s LINE OUT jack.
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■ Using the Built-In Metronome * The built-in metronome operates even if the instrument is not connected to the Control Box, and can be heard through the stereo inner earphones or through the LINE OUT jack. 1 2 Press the METRONOME button on the Control Box to call up the display shown at the right. Beat Press the METRONOME button to select the item you want to set in the display, then use the +/– buttons to set the value. * Holding the + or – button changes the value continuously.
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● Effect List No.
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■ Using the Music Player The Control Box has a built in music player that can play music files (.aac, .m4a, .mp3, .wav, .mid) from an SD card. * Refer to page 7 for more information on each of the music file formats. * You can listen to music playback through the inner earphones or the LINE OUT jack even if when the instrument is disconnected. ● Preparing Music Files Copy the music file to the SD card using a computer with an SD card reader.
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4 Press the ENTER (>/ ■) button to start playback. Elapsed playback time and a playback icon (>) are shown in the upper right of the display. Press ENTER (>/■) button once again to pause (n n) playback. Adjusting Playback Volume Press the PLAYER button to highlight the Volume field, then use the +/– buttons to adjust the volume. The adjustable range is from 0 to 30. The factory default is 20. * This setting has no effect on the SILENT Violin™’s volume.
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● Compatible Formats [AAC (.m4a), .mp3, .wav Compatible Formats] Sampling Frequency 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz) Number of Channels 1 (Monaural), 2 (Stereo) Bit Rate (kbps) 8 to 320 (with AAC (.m4a), .mp3) Bit Length 8bit, 16bit (with .wav) [.
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Power Supply The SILENT Violin™ SV150 can be operated with either battery or AC power. Power is supplied to the instrument when the POWER button is depressed for approximately 1 second and batteries are installed or a power adaptor (sold separately) is attached. To switch the power OFF, hold the POWER button down for more than 2 seconds. * Settings are saved in memory even when the power is switched off and batteries are installed or the power adaptor is connected.
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Specifications Instrument Neck Body Fingerboard/Tuning Pegs Bridge Frame Tailpiece Strings Sensor Power String Length Dimensions Weight (instrument only) Control Maple Spruce Ebony Maple (Aubert) Synthetic Resin Adjuster : 4 pieces (Wittner) Ball-end type violin strings (Helicore) Piezo pick-up (underneath the bridge) Supplied via the Control Box connection 328 mm (12-15/16”) 589 (L) x 206 (W) x 116 (H) mm 23-3/16” (L) x 8-1/8” (W) x 4-9/16” (H) approximately 490 g (1 lbs. 1 oz.
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