Yamaha SVC110 Musical Instrument User Manual
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1. When installing batteries do not mix old batteries with new or with batteries of a different type Batteries MUST be installed correctly Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture Warning Do not attempt to disassemble or incinerate any battery Keep all batteries away from children Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by the laws in your area Note Check with any retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information Disposal Notice Should this product become damaged beyond repair or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end please observe all local state and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead batteries plastics etc If your dealer is unable to assist you please contact Yamaha directly NAMEPLATE LOCATION The nameplate is located on the back of the product The model number serial number power requirements etc are located on this plate You should record the model number serial number and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase Model Serial No Purchase Date 92 BP PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL CANADA THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B PAR LE MINISTERE DES COMMUNICATIONS DU CANADA LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT IN THE2. Set the volume level of any external audio sources to the mini mum level before connecting anything High volume settings could cause damage to the equip ment and your hearing If a connection cord is unplugged while the power is ON it may result in damage to the equip ment The sudden shock to your ears may be great so please use with care Be careful not to step on the cord The cord may break equipment may be damaged and this may cause a substantial shock to your ears The signal from the Silent Electric Cello s output jacks must NEVER be returned to the AUX IN jack either directly or through external equipment Doing so will result in feedback which may cause damage to the internal electronics 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 When a powered speaker is connect to the LINE OUT jack speakers with inadequate power ratings may distort due to the low frequencies produced by the instrument For sufficient head room used powered speakers with a power rating of 50 watts or more Set up E Tuning and Changing the Strings The Silent Electric Cello is shipped from the factory with the bridge unfitted First set up the bridge and 4th string then proceed with tuning As the strings get old sound quality will gradually decrease and it will become difficult to tune the
3. 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 ond string D apply firm pressure towards the head stock 4th string C Finally use the adjuster to fine tune the strings 1st string A If the adjuster is too Make sure that the Tail Nylon is cor loose it could produce rectly positioned on top of the Saddle noise while playing Saddle Don t loosen too much Tall nylon When the instrument is not being used loosen the strings until the pitch drops a whole tone If the instrument is not going to be used for an extended period of time loosen the strings even more Before using the instrument make sure that the bridge is positioned vertically Damage to the bridge and poor sound quality may result if the bridge is not properly positioned N Winding the Strings Refer to this section when changing the strings t The adjuster should be set to the middle of its adjustmenLt range 1 Before you string the instrument set all adjusters so that they are in the middle of their adjustment ranges 2 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 3 Insert the other end of the string into the hole on the
4. 1st string A Body Frame Bridge seat Adjuster Tailpiece Saddle Tail nylon End pin stopper Rear Stereo headphones Supplied headphones or any other type PHONES jack VOLUME Lamp dca roe dl REVERB switch RM ROOM HL1 HALL 1 HL2 HALL 2 DC IN 9 12V jack e Power adaptor connector Cord hook Wrap the Power Adaptor s cord around the cord hook prevents cord from being unplugged Power adaptor Option Electric outlet SUM 3 size battery x2 AUX VOL AUX volume AUX IN jack LINE OUT jack MP3 player CD player etc Powered speaker Mixer Recorder Bass amplifier Electric tuner etc E Basic Operation 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 amp R sides of the headphones are positioned on the correct ears Rotate the VOLUME dial to the desired playing E AUX IN jack The AUX IN jack located on the rear of the in strument can be used to connect an external ste reo signal source to the Silent Electric Cello Connecting the audio output of a CD player etc to the instrument allows you to play along with the external audio source The AUX IN jack s signal level can be controlled with
5. NOT operate for long periods of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears you should consult an audiologist IMPORTANT The louder the sound the shorter the time period before damage occurs NOTICE Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works when the unit is operating as designed are not covered by the manufacturer s warranty and are therefore the owner s responsibility Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them meet these goals In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law we want you to be aware of the following SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION Battery Notice This product MAY contain a small non rechargeable battery which if applicable is soldered in place The average life span of this type of battery is approximately five years When replacement becomes necessary contact a qualified service representative to perform the replace ment This product may also use household type batteries Some of these may be rechargeable Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged
6. RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATION OF THE CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS LE PRESENT APPAREIL NUMERIQUE N EMET PAS DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES DEPASSANT LES LIMITES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE LA CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LE REGLEMENT SUR LE BROUILLAGE RADIOELECTRIQUE EDICTE This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Canada Music Ltd e Ceci ne s applique qu aux produits distribu s par Yamaha Canada Musique Lt e 2 Your Silent Electric Cello will give you years of reliable service if you follow the simple rules given below E Location Do not expose it to the following conditions to avoid deformation discoloration or more serious dam age e Direct sunlight e g near a window e High temperatures e g near a heat source outside or in a car during the daytime e Excessive humidity e Excessive dust e Strong vibrations E Power Supply Turn the power switch OFF when not in use e If you use an AC power adaptor unplug the adaptor from the AC outlet if not to be used for an extended period of time Unplug the AC power adaptor during electric storms Avoid plugging the AC power adaptor into the same AC outlet as appliances with high power con sumption such as electric heaters or ovens Also avoid using multi plug adaptors since these can result in reduced sound quality and possible damage E Turn Power OFF When Making Connections To avoid damage to the Silent Electric Cello and
7. satisfactory results please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product If you cannot locate the appropriate retailer please contact Yamaha Corporation of America Electronic Service Division 6600 Orangethorpe Ave Buena Park CA 90620 The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries 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 SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing However Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units Do not attempt to service this product beyond that described in the user maintenance instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel This product either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speaker s may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss DO
8. tuning peg Rotate the tuning peg As shown in the illustration wind the string on the side away from the peg handle once around the peg then return the string back overlapping that wind so that the remaining slack is wound gradually toward the peg handle 1st A and 2nd D strings are shown on the left 3rd G and 4th C strings on the right 2nd string D dh g D Winding the 3rd Winding the 1st 3rd string G H and 4th strings and 2nd strings lt 4 Rotate the Rotate the tuning peg tuning peg 5 as shown if Fu as shown i 2 I Ath string C Ao S 1st string A Remaining lt gt 1st 1st lt 1 gt Remaining ne winds wind wind winds E About the Chest Support 10 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 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 Removing the rubber foot exposes the pointed end pin that can be used on ap propriate surfaces 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 slipping while you play Back of Sil
9. SILENT ELECTRIC Cello SVC110 Owner s Manual 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 Pre CaUtlOn S iuwisccaceicceiisciueiviesanctutsta cde satanwnidesssadvubdveeceunt Main Unit Accessories cee esse escteesestesessseesesseeesesseenees Nomenclature s snieni aane naaa aan aaan E Tuning and Changing the Strings s es E About the Chest Support 0 ee eee eeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeas MB About the End Pinicsssctiecitrnvndevetiinetieneiatedrven Power SUpDIy sesscescccosecscevsecccececcescctectsusecceetaecaenttrarasecctseneiuts E USING Batteries isidin ie aidea E Supplying AC POWE sssesesissseiseisiseieisierisinsieiisiseisiirisrnernerne Specifications 00 0 eeeeeeeseseeeteeeeeeeeeseeeeseseeseeeeeneeeeneeens 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
10. be used Follow all installation instructions Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA 3 NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations Part 15 for Class B digital devices Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environ ment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices This equipment generates uses radio frequencies and if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the user s manual may cause interference harmful to the operation of other FCC INFORMATION U S A electronic devices Compliance with FCC regulations does not guaran tee that interference will not occur in all installations If this product is found to be the source of interference which can be determined by turning the unit OFF and ON please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference Utilize power outlets that are on different branch circuit breaker or fuse circuits or install AC line filter s In the case of radio or TV interference relocate reorient the antenna If the antenna lead in is 300 ohm ribbon lead change the lead in to co axial type cable If these corrective measures do not produce
11. ent Electric Cello Pins Chest support End Pin we Stopper J End Pin _ J Rubber Foot J Power Supply The Silent Electric Cello can be operated with either battery or AC power Al ways turn the power switch OFF ON REV ON on the rear panel OFF before making AC power connections or replacing batteries a B E Using Batteries oo 1 Open the battery compartment situated on the back of the Silent Electric Cello SUM 3 size battery x2 2 Insert the two batteries supplied SUM 3 size Take careful note of the polarity markings as shown in the illustration above and insert the batteries 3 Replace the battery compartment cover For customers in the Netherlands Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd Wanneer deze leeg zijn moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA Slide the POWER switch to the ON position the lamp will light green Slide the switch to the Ni REV ON position the lamp will flash red When battery power is low the lamp s color changes lt Or to orange the sound becomes distorted the Reverb does not properly function and noise becomes audible When one of these symptoms appears take note of the following cautions and replace the batteries ON Always follow the signs when inserting the batteries Improper insertion may result in fire orr Always replace worn batteries with a compl
12. ete set of new batteries Never mix new and old batteries Do not mix different types of batteries alkaline and manganese or batteries from different manufacturers or different types by the same manufacturer Doing so may result in fire To prevent possible damage to the unit due to battery leakage and unnecessary power drain remove the batteries from the unit when it is not going to be used for an extended period of time E Supplying AC Power The AC adaptor is an optional accessory please purchase a PA 3C power adaptor 1 Plug the adaptor s DC output cable into the Silent Electric Cello s DC IN 9 12V jack located on the back of the instrument making sure the plug is firmly inserted into the jack 2 Plug the AC adaptor into a convenient wall AC power socket Battery power is automatically disconnected when the AC adaptor is connected When the AC adaptor is used the batteries may leak To prevent leakage we recommend that you re move the batteries from the instrument When the AC adapter is used When using an AC adaptor make sure you use only the appointed compatible adaptor The use of an incompatible adaptor may result in damage to the instrument or cause fire etc Please use with caution 11 Specifications Neck Body Fingerboard Tuning Pegs Bridge Frame Tail Piece Strings Sensor Connectors Controls Power Battery Life Continuous Use String Length Dimensions without chest support Ma
13. in Logo strument Change the strings as soon as you think imprint they are getting old 1st string Looking from the tailpiece The end of the strings are sharp and can cut fingers Use Bridge seat caution when changing strings When changing or adjusting strings do not put your face close to the instrument The string may suddenly break resulting in eye or other unexpected injuries Bridge feet The lower side of the bridge supports the 1st string A the Correct Bad Bad higher side supports the 4th string C Make sure the bridge Z is placed properly then set the bridge in the bridge seat The a side of the bridge with the logo imprint should face the tail a a Venica piece f Ensure that the bridge stands vertically If it leans to one side Body use both hands to adjust Make sure that each string passes over the corresponding slits in the bridge Escutcheon Tailpiece Always make sure that the bridge is standing vertically whether the instru ment is being played or stored Even if the bridge is standing vertically before tuning it may tilt during the tuning process If so readjust the bridge so it stands vertically It is very important that the bridge stands vertically If it leans in either direction it will impair the sound and risk damaging the instrument The strings are tuned to the following pitches The Ist string 3rd string is tuned to A
14. 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 E Handling and Transport e Never apply excessive force to the controls connectors or other parts e Always unplug cables by gripping the plug firmly not by pulling on the cable e Disconnect all cables before moving the unit e Physical shocks caused by dropping bumping or placing heavy objects on the unit can result in scratches and more serious damage E Cleaning e Clean the body and control panel with a dry soft cloth A slightly damp cloth may be used to remove stubborn grime and dirt e Never use cleaners such as alcohol or thinner E Electrical Interference e This unit contains digital circuitry and may cause interference if placed too close to radio or televi sion receivers If this occurs move it further away from the affected equipment YAMAHA is not responsible for damage caused by improper handling or operation Main Unit Accessories After opening the packaging please check that all the parts listed below are included e Cello e Soft case e Bridge e Chest support YY TT e Stereo headphones e SUM 3 size Manganese batteries x2 wl e Audio cable For connection of AUX IN jack Nomenclature Front Tuning peg Fingerboard 4th string C 2nd string D nd string 3rd string G
15. ple Spruce Maple Ebony Maple Aubert Plywood Adjuster 4 pieces Wittner Ball end type Helicore Piezo pick up e Headphone Output e AUX IN w Volume Control e LINE OUT e Volume e Reverb Switch RM HL1 HL2 e POWER Switch OFF ON REV ON e SUM 3 size battery x2 Using Manganese batteries e Without Reverb POWER Switch ON approximately 10 hours e With Reverb POWER Switch REV ON approximately 3 hours Using Alkaline batteries e Without Reverb POWER Switch ON approximately 25 hours e With Reverb POWER Switch REV ON approximately 9 hours 690 mm 27 3 8 1 266 L x 430 W x 243 H mm 49 13 16 L x 16 15 16 W x 9 9 16 H Weight with batteries and chest support 3 7kg 8 Ibs 2 oz Design and specifications are subject to change without notice
16. the AUX VOL control level LINE OUT jack The LINE OUT jack located on the rear of the instrument delivers the stereo signal of the Si lent Electric Cello to external audio equipment Using an optional stereo phone plug cable or monaural phone plug cable to connect the in strument to the audio input jack of external Pow ered speakers mixing console etc to listen from external audio equipment or recording The LINE OUT jack s signal level can be con trolled with the VOLUME control E Reverb Function The Silent Electric Cello incorporates Yamaha s DSP reverb technology Play while trying out the three types of reverb 1 Slide the POWER switch to the REV ON posi tion the lamp will light red and reverb will be applied to the Silent Electric Cello s sound 2 Slide the REVERB switch to select one of the three reverb modes RM ROOM this reverb simulates the natural reverberation found in a room this reverb simulates the natural reverberation found in a hall the same reverb simulation as HL1 but with a longer decay time HLI HALL 1 HL2 HALL 2 When using the headphones do not play using at high volume levels or for long periods of time Doing so can lead to irreparable damage to your hearing If the sound is distorted rotate the VOLUME dial to the left Before connecting the Silent Electric Cello to any external devices make sure that the power of all related devices is turned OFF
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