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Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha SILENT Cello™. In order to obtain

the maximum performance and enjoyment from your SILENT Cello™, we

urge you to read this Owner’s Manual thoroughly before using the instru-

ment. Please keep this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for later reference.

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

Main Unit/Accessories

................................................. 4

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

Set up ............................................................................ 8

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

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Setting the Knee Supports ........................................................11

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About the Chest Support ......................................................... 12

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About the End Pin .................................................................... 12

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Attaching the Arm Support ....................................................... 12

Power Supply

.............................................................. 13

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Using Batteries ........................................................................ 13

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Supplying AC Power ................................................................ 13

Putting the Instrument into the Soft Case ................ 14

Speciﬁcations

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SVC210

Owner’s Manual

Contents

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Summary of content (16 pages)

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™ English SVC210 Owner’s Manual Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha SILENT Cello™. In order to obtain the maximum performance and enjoyment from your SILENT 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 ................................................. 4 Nomenclature ...............
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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high-quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
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Your SILENT Cello™ will give you years of reliable service if you follow the simple rules given below: ■ Location 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 vibrations. ■ Power Supply • Turn the power switch OFF when not in use.
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Main Unit/Accessories After opening the packaging, please check that all the parts listed below are included. SVC210 • Cello x 1 • Soft case x 1 • Bridge x 1 • Chest support x 1 • Arm support x 1 • Stereo headphones x 1 • Audio cable x 1 (For connection of AUX IN jack) * Power Adaptor (sold separately): Yamaha PA-3C (for use in Japan), PA-130 (for use internationally) * To play SVC210, you will need 2 SUM-3 (AA) size batteries. 4 WH39310_SVC210_Body_R4.
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Nomenclature ● Front ● Rear Tuning peg Nut Neck Fingerboard Arm support Arm support fixing bolt 4th string (C) Chest support attachment holes 3rd string (G) 2nd string (D) Controls 1st string (A) Body → See page 6. Bridge Bridge seat Knee supports Saddle Adjuster Knee support arms Tailpiece Knee support lock knob Tail nylon End pin stopper End pin 5 WH39310_SVC210_Body_R4.
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● Controls Stereo headphones * Supplied headphones or any other type PHONES jack VOLUME Lamp POWER switch REVERB switch REV. ON/ON/OFF DC-IN 9-12V jack (+ (Power adaptor connector) RM (ROOM) HL1 (HALL 1) HL2 (HALL 2) –) Cord hook Power adaptor (Option) Battery cover Electric outlet SUM-3 size battery x2 AUX VOL (AUX volume) AUX IN jack CD player, MP3 player, etc. Wrap the Power Adaptor’s cord around the cord hook (prevents cord from being unplugged).
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■ Basic Operation 1 2 3 Slide the POWER switch, located on the rear of the instrument, to its ON position. The lamp will light green. Connect a pair of stereo headphones to the PHONES jack on the rear of the instrument. Make sure that the L&R sides of the headphones are positioned on the correct ears. Rotate the VOLUME dial to the desired playing level. ■ Reverb Function 1 2 The SILENT Cello™ incorporates Yamaha’s DSP reverb technology. Play while trying out the three types of reverb.
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Set up ■ Tuning and Changing the Strings The SILENT Cello™ 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. G C 4th string D A Slit 1st string Logo imprint [Looking from the tailpiece] • The end of the strings are sharp and can cut fingers.
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• 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. 2nd string (D) 3rd string (G) Raise pitch Lower pitch 1st string (A) 4th string (C) • Use the tension adjustment screw on the tuning machines to adjust the amount of pressure required to turn the tuners.
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● Winding 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) The adjuster should be set to the middle of its adjustment range. 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 Ball 3 At a point about 2 cm from the string’s end, bend the string at a right angle and insert the end into the hole in the tuner.
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■ Setting the Knee Supports Knee support arms The SILENT Cello™ is shipped with the knee supports folded. Before playing, follow the procedure shown below to properly set the knee supports into position. 1 2 2 Loosen the knee support lock knob (about 3 turns). • Do not loosen the knob too much. 2 1 Slowly unfold the knee support arms on both sides of the instrument until they are fully open.
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■ About the Chest Support The chest support is used to rest the cello against your body. As shown in the illustration, insert the pins on the chest support into the attaching holes located on the back of the instrument. Back of SILENT Cello™ Pins Chest support ■ 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. A rubber foot is attached to the tip of the end pin.
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Power Supply The SILENT Cello™ can be operated with either battery or AC power. Always turn the power switch (OFF/ON/REV.ON) on the rear panel OFF before making AC power connections or replacing batteries. ■ Using Batteries 1 2 3 Battery compartment cover Open the battery compartment situated on the back of the SILENT Cello™. SUM-3 size battery x2 Insert the two batteries (SUM-3 size). Take careful note of the polarity markings as shown in the illustration above, and insert the batteries.
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About the Supplied Soft Case The supplied soft case is designed specifically for use with the SVC210 SILENT Cello™. Attaching the protector (included in the case) allows storage and transport of the instrument with its bridge attached. ● Placing the cello in the case 1 2 Fold up the knee supports, and remove the chest and arm supports from the SILENT Cello™. Slide the end pin all the way into the instrument, and tighten the end pin stopper to secure.
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Specifications Neck Maple Body Spruce/Maple Fingerboard Ebony Bridge Maple (Aubert) Knee Supports/Arm Support Beech Tuning Pegs Worm Gear Type Tail Piece Adjuster 4 pieces (Wittner) Strings Ball-end type (Helicore) Sensor Piezo pick-up Connectors/Controls • • • • • Power • POWER Switch (OFF/ON/REV. ON) • SUM-3 size battery x2 Power Consumption 2.5 W (with the PA-3C), 1.
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WH39310 1502 R4 Printed in Japan 〒430-8650 静岡県浜松市中区中沢町10-1