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ZETA Strados Violin - Owner's Manual 

Table of Contents

 

INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................................................2 

Please note:

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Warranty registration:

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PERFORMANCE APPLICATIONS .......................................................................................................................2 

INSTRUMENT AUDIO OUTPUT ......................................................................................................................... 2 

Using the Instrument Audio Output:

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MIDI CAPABILITY.................................................................................................................................................. 3 

Using MIDI Capability:

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CONTROL FUNCTIONS ...........................................................................................................................................3 

VOLUME KNOB....................................................................................................................................................... 3 

Instrument Audio Output:

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MIDI Capability:

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INSTRUMENT AUDIO OUTPUT JACK ............................................................................................................ 4 
MULTI-PIN OUTPUT JACK.................................................................................................................................. 4 

Important Note Regarding Battery Life:

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PICKUP SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................................................4 

INTERNAL PREAMP AND MIXING BOARD...................................................................................................5 

SHOULDER REST.......................................................................................................................................................6 

TUNING PEGS ..............................................................................................................................................................6 

STRINGS .........................................................................................................................................................................6 

INSTRUMENT CARE.................................................................................................................................................6 

CLEANING: ............................................................................................................................................................... 6 
BATTERY REPLACEMENT:................................................................................................................................ 6 

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ....................................................................................................................................7 

No Audio Output When Using the Instrument Audio Output Jack ...............................................................7 
No Audio Output When Using the Multi-Pin Output Jack and Synthony II................................................7 
Ebony Tuning Pegs Are Slipping and/or Not Turning....................................................................................7 
Humming, Hissing, or Other Types of Distortion Through Any/All Outputs .............................................7 

INFORMATION FOR CONTACTING ZETA TECHNICAL SUPPORT ..................................................... 7 

IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT RETURN YOUR ZETA PRODUCT TO YOUR DEALER!

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RETURNING ZETA PRODUCTS FOR SERVICE ...........................................................................................8 

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY....................................................................................................................10 

 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for Strados Violin

Page 1: ...e 4 PICKUP SYSTEM 4 INTERNAL PREAMP AND MIXING BOARD 5 SHOULDER REST 6 TUNING PEGS 6 STRINGS 6 INSTRUMENT CARE 6 CLEANING 6 BATTERY REPLACEMENT 6 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 7 No Audio Output When Using the Instrument Audio Output Jack 7 No Audio Output When Using the Multi Pin Output Jack and Synthony II 7 Ebony Tuning Pegs Are Slipping and or Not Turning 7 Humming Hissing or Other Types of Distortion T...

Page 2: ...egistration Please mail your completed Warranty Card to ZETA Music Systems within 15 days of purchase in order to activate your product warranty Alternately you may visit ZETA s website for details about online warranty registration at http www ZetaMusic com PERFORMANCE APPLICATIONS Performance Series instruments are extremely versatile and include a wide range of modern features for various perfo...

Page 3: ...her MIDI devices including other tone generators sequencers and samplers You can also interface with your home computer and access notation software music tutorials and the World Wide Web where you ll find interactive recording studios and jam sessions Using MIDI Capability All ZETA instruments require the ZETA Synthony II MIDI Processor to access MIDI A special 13 pin DIN cable included with each...

Page 4: ...Violin to an amplification system such as the ZETA AP 12 amplifier MULTI PIN OUTPUT JACK This 13 pin DIN connector jack is for use with the Synthony II MIDI Processor A special cable included with each Synthony II connects to the Multi Pin Output Jack Important Note Regarding Battery Life Performer Series instruments use active electronics an internal battery powers the sound of the instrument The...

Page 5: ...he Strados Violin as well as master gain The internal preamp and mixing board features separate potentiometers which control string volume and overall gain This is a 6 channel mixing board however as the Strados Violin has only 4 or 5 strings 1 or 2 of these channels will not be used You may access the internal preamp and mixing board through the back electronics plate You will need a small philli...

Page 6: ... violin strings These strings have been specifically designed to optimize tonal output of the Strados Pickup System which is a feature of the Strados Violin For very best results we recommend using the ZETA Strados violin strings INSTRUMENT CARE CLEANING Wipe only with a clean dry cloth or use a high quality non abrasive instrument polish BATTERY REPLACEMENT One internal 9 volt battery powers the ...

Page 7: ...Tuning Pegs Are Slipping and or Not Turning 1 Apply peg dope to each tuning peg in the case of Not Turning 2 Apply plain white chalk to each peg in the case of Slipping 3 Replace the tuning pegs Humming Hissing or Other Types of Distortion Through Any All Outputs 1 Be sure that all cables are securely connected 2 Replace the internal 9 volt battery 3 Be sure you are using perlon core strings make ...

Page 8: ... you require up to and including full repair or replacement of any defective ZETA parts or product The very best thing to do in case of any technical troubles is to follow the aforementioned steps chances are extremely good that these valuable sources of information will allow you to solve the issue If not please do contact us at 1 510 261 1702 ex 301 for personal assistance from a ZETA Product Sp...

Page 9: ...ding usage symptoms etc 4 Write the RA number on the outside of the shipping container Shipments sent to ZETA without a RA number are refused at the sender s cost The address to send the product to is ZETA Music Systems Inc Attn RA write your RA here 2230 Livingston St Oakland CA 94606 USA 5 ZETA recommends shipping via UPS FedEx or US Post Be sure to keep your tracking number We also highly recom...

Page 10: ...umstances for damage based upon inconvenience loss of the unit loss of time interrupted operation or commercial loss or any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise except damages which may not be excluded under applicable law ZETA products returned to the factory must first receive authorization from ZETA and must be shipped prepaid The Return Authorization RA number must be pr...

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