Page 3 - Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Silent Violin; . In order to obtain; we urge you to read this Owner’s Manual thoroughly before using the; Owner’s Manual; English
1 Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Silent Violin TM . In order to obtain the maximum performance and enjoyment from your Silent Violin TM , 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 re...
Page 4 - SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION; PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL; CA N A DA
2 SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION 92-BP 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 t...
Page 6 - Main Body/Accessories
4 • Main Unit (The instrument ships from the factory with its bridge lying fl at.) • SUM-3 (AA) size Manganese battery x2 * The supplied battery is for demonstration purposes. • Cable (Connects the instrument to the Control Box.) • Stereo earphones • Cable Band x2 (Secures the cable to the instrumen...
Page 7 - The SV255 is used in the diagram.; Nomenclature
5 Fingerboard Neck Chin rest [Main Unit] Tuning peg Nut 5th string (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...
Page 9 - Control Box Instrument Jack
7 [Explanation of Input/Output Section] <On the Instrument> q Control Box Instrument Jack This jack is used to receive power from the Control Box and transmit the audio signal from the instrument to the Control Box. Use the supplied cable to connect the in-strument to the “Instrument Jack” on ...
Page 10 - For connecting the supplied inner earphones.; PHONES VOLUME
8 Caution Caution e Phones Jack ( ) For connecting the supplied inner earphones. * The headphone amp’s power is switched ON when a pair of stereo inner earphones is connected to this jack. * The volume level for the stereo inner earphones can be adjusted with the !0 PHONES VOLUME control adjacent ...
Page 11 - box to adjust the volume.
9 [Control Section Details] <On the Instrument> y Pickup Blend Control (PICKUP BLEND) Controls the volume balance between the two built-in pickups. The line out jack is compatible with a standard ¼” phone plug. Rotate the knob fully to the right [BODY] to produce the signal from the pickup und...
Page 12 - About the Battery Warning Indicator (LED); Using Batteries; Power Supply
10 1 O p e n t h e b a t t e r y c o m p a r t m e n t c ove r o n t h e backside of the control box. 2 Insert the two batteries supplied (SUM-3 (AA) size). Take careful note of the polarity markings as shown in the illustration above, and insert the batteries. 3 Replace the battery compartment cove...
Page 14 - Tuning and Changing the Strings; • The lower side of the bridge supports the 1st string (E),; Set up
12 Caution ■ Tuning and Changing the Strings Because the bridge includes a built in sensor, which is connected to the body with a thin cable, the instrument ships from the factor y with the bridge laying down. First, set up the bridge and then proceed with tuning. As the strings get old, sound quali...
Page 16 - Winding the Strings; (Please refer to this section when changing the strings); The Shoulder Rest; * Some shoulder rests are incompatible (air cushion
14 ● Winding the Strings (Please refer to this section when changing the strings) 1 Before you string the instrument, set the adjuster so that it is in the middle of its adjustment range. (All adjusters) 2 Place the ball (on the end of the string) in the notch on the adjust- er. Make sure the ball i...
Page 17 - Specifi cations; Instrument
15 Specifi cations Instrument Neck Maple Body Spruce/Maple Fingerboard/Tuning Pegs Ebony Bridge Maple (Built-in Sensor Type) Frame Synthetic Resin Tailpiece SV250 : Adjuster : 4 pieces (Wittner) SV255 : Adjuster : 5 pieces (Wittner) Strings Ball-end type violin strings (Zyex) * Helicore on the 5-str...