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Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Silent Viola. In order to obtain the maxi-
mum performance and enjoyment from your Silent Viola, 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 .............................................................................. 7
I Installing the Bridge .................................................................... 7
I Tuning ......................................................................................... 8
I The Shoulder Rest ...................................................................... 8
I Changing Strings ........................................................................ 9
Power Supply ............................................................... 11
Using the Controls ...................................................... 12
Example Connections ................................................. 15
Specifications .............................................................. 16
SVV-200
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Owner’s Manual Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Silent Viola. In order to obtain the maxi- mum performance and enjoyment from your Silent Viola, 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. -
Page 2: Special Message Section
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. -
Page 3: Precautions
• This unit contains electric 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. -
Page 4: Main Body/Accessories
Main Body/Accessories After opening the packaging, please check that all the parts listed below are in- cluded. • Viola • Bridge • 6F22 (S-006P) 9V battery x 1 • Stereo earphones... -
Page 5: Nomenclature
Nomenclature G Front Tuning peg Neck Fingerboard 4th string (C) 2nd string (D) 3rd string (G) 1st string (A) Body Frame Bridge Chin rest Bridge seat Adjuster Tailpiece Tailpiece Wire End pin... - Page 6 G Controls VOLUME 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 EQ CTRL (Equalizer control) Pickup balancer (located inside) PHONES jack : Stereo mini type LINE OUT jack...
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Page 7: 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. • 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. -
Page 8: I Tuning
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. -
Page 9: I Changing Strings
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. •... - Page 10 Insert the string into the hole on the peg and wind the string onto the peg. • On the 1st (A) and 2nd (D) strings, make two winds toward the 3rd and 4th string side of the peg, then wind back over those winds and to the opposite side of the string hole.
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Page 11: Power Supply
The Silent Viola is powered by a single 6F22 (S-006P) 9V battery. Before installing the bat- tery, make sure that the POWER switch (ON/OFF) located on the backside of the instrument is in its OFF position. Open the battery case located on the backside of the instrument by pulling the tab labeled “OPEN” toward you, then open the battery compartment cover. -
Page 12: Using The Controls
POWER Switch Used to switch the power ON/OFF. VOLUME Used to control the volume. Rotate the knob to the right to increase the volume. EQ CTRL (Equalizer Control) The SVV-200 Silent Viola is equipped with an Equal- izer Control that has the ability to isolate and control the upper partials of the harmonics that are created when the viola is played. - Page 13 Pickup Balancer The Silent Viola's pickup system consists of separate sensors for low strings and high strings. Depending upon the type of strings and your playing style, you might want to adjust the balance of the high and low sensors. If so, please use the following procedure. Remove the rubber cover located next to the POWER lamp on the rear * Do not lose this cover.
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Page 14: Line Out Jack
LINE OUT jack This jack (standard phone, monaural) delivers signal output of the Silent Viola’s tone. Use an audio cable to connect the instrument to the audio input jack of powered speakers, mixing console, cassette player, etc. to listen from external audio equipment or recording. You can also connect this jack to the INPUT jack on an electronic tuner and tune the Silent Viola like an electronic instrument using the instrument’s output signal. -
Page 15: Example Connections
Example Connections Silent Viola Stereo Earphones Powered Speaker Electronic Tuner P.A. Mixer, Recording Device 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. -
Page 16: Specifications
Neck Body Fingerboard/Tuning Pegs Bridge Frame Chin Rest/Tailpiece Adjuster Strings Sensor Connectors/Controls Power Battery Life (Continuous Use) String Length Body Length Dimensions Weight (with battery) * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications Hard Maple Spruce Ebony Hard Maple (Aubert) Plywood Ebony...