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Power Supply

The SILENT Bass

TM

 uses a battery as its power source.

Before installing or removing the battery, remove the cable from the output jack.

1

On the backside of the instrument, push down on the battery case’s latch below the “OPEN” arrow
to remove the battery case.

Be careful when removing the battery case. Depending upon the angle of the instrument, the

case can suddenly jump out.

2

Insert the battery (6F22(S-006P)9V battery) into the case. Referring to the illustration below, 
make sure that the battery is placed in the case with its poles (+/-) properly aligned.

3

Push the case into the slot until you hear the latch “click”.

battery

compartment

6F22  (S-006P)

9V battery

Latch

When the battery is low, the lamp will dim and the sound may become distorted or noisy.

When these symptoms occur, please take note of the following precautions and replace the battery.

Caution! When Replacing the Battery

If the battery is slightly smaller than the 

case, make a spacer from some thick 

paper or cardboard and insert the spacer 

between the end of the battery and the 

battery case to hold the battery in place.

•  When replacing the battery, purchase a replacement battery that properly fits the battery holder 

(battery designs differ among makers). Too big a battery may damage the instrument. Too small a 

battery may result in poor conductivity. 

•  A

lways follow the +/– signs when inserting the battery. Improper insertion may result in fire.

•  T

o prevent possible damage to the unit due to battery leakage and unnecessary power drain, remove 

the battery from the unit when it is not going to be used for an extended period of time.

Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd.

Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet

weggooien maar inleveren als KCA.

* For customers in the Netherlands

Summary of Contents for Silent Bass SLB200

Page 1: ...sing 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 Tuning 7 Attaching the Frame Unit 9 About the End Pin 10 Putting the Bass into the Soft Case 10 Changing Strings 11 About the Mute 13 Attaching the Optional Accessories 13 Power Supply 14 Specifications 15 SLB200 Owner s Manual Contents English ...

Page 2: ...nd 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 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 approx...

Page 3: ...n stick to and discolor the surface Electrical Interference This unit contains electric circuitry and may cause interference if placed too close to radio or television receivers If this occurs move it further away from the affected equipment Yamaha is not responsible for damage caused by improper handling or operation Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batte...

Page 4: ...ame Unit x 1 Mute x 1 Stand for SILENT BassTM BST1 Knee support for SILENT BassTM BKS2 Extension frame for SILENT BassTM BEF2 To purchase these optional accessories please inquire at your authorized Yamaha dealer Optional Accessories Allen Wrench x 1 End Pin x 1 Soft Case x 1 To play SLB200 you will need 6F22 S 006P 9V battery ...

Page 5: ...g A Tailpiece Body Bridge seat Tail wire End pin End pin stopper Bridge 2nd string D 1st string G Frame Unit Fixing Knob 1 Frame Unit Armrest Frame Unit Fixing Knob 2 Frame Unit Pickup inside the slot on the side of the body Controls See page 6 Battery Case Output Jack Section See page 6 ...

Page 6: ...en a standard phone plug is inserted into the Output Jack To conserve battery power the instrument is not equipped with a power indicator such as a lamp etc to indicate that the power is ON Before making any connections make sure the volume is turned down on the amplifier powered speaker etc or its power is switched OFF 2 Rotate the VOLUME knob to adjust the volume to a suitable level If the sound...

Page 7: ...e from the side the surface that has a sharper curve should face the fin gerboard Facing up when in the playing position Fig 1 The bridge should be set so that the surface of the bridge facing the tailpiece is at a right angle to the top surface on which the bridge s feet rest Fig 2 Make sure the bridge is positioned so that its legs do not come in contact with the escutcheon the plastic part The ...

Page 8: ...tion The strings are tuned to the following pitches The 1st string is tuned to G the 2nd string to D the 3rd string to A and the 4th string to E Use a piano tuning fork tuner etc and adjust the pitch of each string using the tuning pegs Tuning machine tension adjustment The tuning machine s tension that regulates the amount of pres sure required to turn the tuners can be adjusted using the sup pli...

Page 9: ...ck Fixing Knob 2 into its receiver on the back of the SILENT BassTM 5 Firmly tighten Fixing Knob 2 to secure the frame unit to the instrument When moving the frame unit s parts be careful not to pinch your fingers hands etc Frame attachment is complete To remove the frame unit simply reverse the procedure described above Securely tighten Fixing Knobs 1 and 2 Using the instrument with the attachmen...

Page 10: ... slowly and carefully when inserting or removing the end pin Putting the Bass into the Soft Case When storing the bass in the supplied soft case remove the frame unit and end pin from the bass and store them in the case separately as shown in the illustration below Use the Velcro cover to secure the end pin in place inside of the soft case When putting the bow in the soft case make sure that it is...

Page 11: ...e string up and over the bridge 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 Make sure you purchase Double Bass strings The SILENT BassTM uses a string length of 1 040 mm 41 inch All strings should not be removed at the same time Make sure strings are ch...

Page 12: ...page 7 Correct Tailpiece Bad Bad Right angle Body Adjust string length so that the string does not rub up against the peg box wall Tuning the string if it is in contact with the peg box wall can result in a broken string etc Rotate the tuning peg as shown Rotate the tuning peg as shown 1st string G 4th string E 2nd string D 3rd string A Winding the 3rd and 4th strings Winding the 1st and 2nd strin...

Page 13: ...KS2 Knee Support the instrument can be leaned against the left knee when playing while sitting on a stool etc As shown in Fig A align the end of the metal frame unit with the matching indentation on the knee sup port and use the three screws to secure the support in place Extension Frame for the SILENT BassTM BEF2 The optional BEF2 Extension Frame widens the frame unit to provide greater instrumen...

Page 14: ... symptoms occur please take note of the following precautions and replace the battery Caution When Replacing the Battery If the battery is slightly smaller than the case make a spacer from some thick paper or cardboard and insert the spacer between the end of the battery and the battery case to hold the battery in place When replacing the battery purchase a replacement battery that properly fits t...

Page 15: ... Rechargeable batteries cannot be used Battery Life Continuous Use Using Manganese battery approximately 350 hours Using Alkaline battery approximately 500 hours String Length 1 040 mm 41 Dimensions L x W x H Size including attachments with the Frame Unit and End Pin at its shortest 1 692 x 456 x 330 mm 66 5 8 x 17 15 16 x 13 Size of Main Body without Frame Unit and End Pin 1 392 122 x 230 mm 54 1...

Page 16: ... 430 8650 静岡県浜松市中区中沢町10 1 WC91530 版次 1502 R6 Printed in Japan ...

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