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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

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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 specifi cally 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, Yama-
ha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifi cations 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 qualifi ed 
service personnel.

This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifi er and headphones 
or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause 
permanent hearing loss. DO 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 dam-

age 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 re-
sponsibility. 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:

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 fi ve years. When replacement becomes necessary, 
contact a qualifi ed service representative to perform the replacement.

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.

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 regu-
lated 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 bottom 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 

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

tronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee 
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 fi lter/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 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 Orangeth-
orpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620

 

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by 
Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

1.  IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS 

UNIT!

 

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained 
in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifi cations 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. 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 envi-
ronment 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 elec-

CANADA

THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE “CL ASS B”  LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS 

SET OUT IN THE RADIO INTERFERENCE REGUL ATION OF THE CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.

LE PRESENT APPAREIL NUMERIQUE N’EMET PAS DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES DEPASSANT LES LIMITES APPLICABLES AUX AP-

PAREILS NUMERIQUES DE L A “CL ASSE B” PRESCRITES DANS LE REGLEMENT SUR LE BROUILL AGE RADIO  ELECTRI QUE EDICTE PAR 

LE MINISTERE DES COMMUNICATIONS DU CANADA.

• This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.
• Ceci ne s’applique qu’aux produits distribués par Yamaha Canada Musique Ltée.

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Summary of Contents for Silent Violin SV250

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Page 3: ...ument s electronics are housed in a sturdy aluminum control box that can be placed on the floor or attached to the player s apparel with its integral belt clip The unit supplies the violin s preamp with its needed electric power and incorporates an equalizer for shaping the tone of the instrument s audio signal It also includes a headphone monitor amp with independently adjustable volume and the u...

Page 4: ...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 bottom 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...

Page 5: ...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 6: ... the instrument to the Control Box Stereo earphones Cable Band x2 Secures the cable to the instrument body Control Box Use an optional Yamaha Power Adaptor see page 15 for power ing the instrument with a power adaptor Owner s Manual this booklet SV250 SV255 Bridge Bridge Main Body Accessories After opening the packaging please check that all the parts listed below are included ...

Page 7: ...ing C SV255 only Adjuster Frame Tailpiece Body Bridge seat Front Back 4th string G 2nd string A 1st string E Bridge Neck Pickup Blend Control PICKUP BLEND Shoulder Rest Holder Control Box Instrument Jack 3rd string D The SV255 is used in the diagram Nomenclature ...

Page 8: ...TREBLE Bass Control BASS Balanced Out Pad Switch BALANCED OUT PAD 26dB OFF Ground Lift Switch GROUND LIFT GND LIFT Power Adaptor Jack DC IN 12V Power Adaptor Option Electric Outlet Line Out Jack Balanced BALANCED OUT Line Out Jack Unbalanced LINE OUT Connect to a balanced input XLR connector on a mixing console audio interface or similar external device Connect to the input standard phone jack on ...

Page 9: ...ner ear phones or headphones etc connected The loud sound may cause hearing loss and dam age the inner earphones or headphones On the Control Box w Instrument Jack This jack supplies power to the SV250 SV255 instru ment and receives the audio signal from the SV250 SV255 Use the supplied cable to connect the instru ment to the Instrument Jack on the Control Box The control box s main power is switc...

Page 10: ...aring loss Do not listen for extended periods of time at loud volume levels using the inner earphones or headphones Doing so can result in damage to your hearing r Line Out Jack Unbalanced LINE OUT The line out jack is compatible with a standard phone plug The signal is delivered from this output after being adjusted with the volume treble and bass controls t Line Out Jack Balanced BALANCED OUT Th...

Page 11: ...he volume level of the Phones jack signal This volume can be set regardless of the main volume control setting If the electric output sound is distorted lower the VOLUME and other such controls to a suitable level 1Ground Lift Switch GROUND LIFT GND LIFT Separates the ground between the instrument and external device when connecting the in strument to an external device via the BALANCED OUT XLR co...

Page 12: ...e or batteries from different manufac turers 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 The supplied battery is for demonstration purposes The warning indicator blinks once when conne...

Page 13: ...tions of phantom power there is not enough power to drive the headphone amp so only the amp for the line out jack and balanced out jack is opera tional regardless of whether a pair of inner earphones is connected to the PHONES jack or not There is no output from the PHONES jack When the instrument is powered using both phantom power and the power adaptor the headphone amplifier will oper ate since...

Page 14: ...t your face close to the instrument The string may suddenly break resulting in eye or other unexpected injuries The lower side of the bridge supports the 1st string E the higher side supports the 4th string G 5th string C Make sure the bridge is placed properly then set the bridge in the bridge seat Ensure that the bridge stands vertically If it leans to one side use both hands to adjust Make sure...

Page 15: ...h string C C Caution Make sure that the strings are rest ing in their appropriate grooves in the bridge when playing the instrument Strings may come out of their grooves when adjusting the bridge or changing strings Since the 1st E and 4th G 5th C strings tend to come out of their grooves easily use your fingers to hold the strings gently in place when tuning the instrument Also the 1st E string i...

Page 16: ... wrap on one side of the hole and the remaining wraps on the other side as shown in the diagram on the right Adjuster s notch String Ball The adjuster should be set to the middle of its adjustment range Winding the 1st and 2nd strings Remaining winds 1st wind Winding the 3rd 4th and 5th strings 1st wind Remaining winds Shoulder rest The Shoulder Rest A commercially available violin shoulder rest 4...

Page 17: ... Treble Control Bass Control Phones Volume Ground Lift Switch Balanced Out Pad Switch Connections Instrument Jack Input Output with Built in Power Switch Phones Jack Output PHONES with Built in Amp Power Switch Line Out Jack LINE OUT 6 3mm Unbalanced Output Line Out Jack BALANCED OUT XLR Balanced Output Power Adaptor Jack DCIN12V Power SUM 3 AA size battery x2 or AC Adaptor YAMAHA AC Adaptor PA 3C...

Page 18: ...WT66620 R0 Printed in Japan ...

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