Page 2 - SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION; PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
2 SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION 92-BP This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adaptor). DO NOTconnect this product to any power supply or adaptor other than one describedin the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. This product should be used only with the ...
Page 4 - Main Body/Accessories; • Viola
4 Main Body/Accessories After opening the packaging, please check that all the parts listed below are in- cluded. • Viola • Bridge • Stereo earphones • 6F22 (S-006P) 9V battery x 1 2-SVV200_E/R1 03.8.19, 2:06 PM 4
Page 5 - Nomenclature; Front
5 Nomenclature ● Front Tuning peg Nut Neck Fingerboard 4th string (C) 2nd string (D) 3rd string (G) 1st string (A) Frame Body Bridge Bridge seat Adjuster Tailpiece Chin rest End pin Tailpiece Wire 2-SVV200_E/R1 03.8.19, 2:06 PM 5
Page 6 - Controls
6 ● Controls VOLUME POWER switch ON/OFF POWER lamp EQ MODE 1 : GreenEQ MODE 2 : Red EQ CTRL(Equalizer control) Pickup balancer(located inside) EQ MODE switch(Equalizer mode switch) EQ MODE 1/EQ MODE 2 6F22 (S-006P) 9V battery PHONES jack : Stereo mini type LINE OUT jack : Standard phone type(monaura...
Page 7 - Setup; Installing the Bridge; First, set up the bridge and then proceed with tuning.; Right angle
7 Setup ■ 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 proper...
Page 8 - The Shoulder Rest; Most standard size viola rests can be attached; Tuning
8 ■ The Shoulder Rest Most standard size viola rests can be attached to the body of the Silent Viola. Shoulder rest • Do not over-tighten or over-loosen the adjuster. It may result in damage to the instrument or be a source of noise during performance. • When removing the bridge from the instrument,...
Page 9 - Changing Strings
9 ■ 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. The adjuster should be ...
Page 11 - Power Supply; is in its OFF position.; toward you, then open the battery compartment cover.
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. Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd.Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze nie...
Page 12 - Using the Controls; POWER Switch; • EQ MODE 1
12 Using the Controls q POWER Switch Used to switch the power ON/OFF. w VOLUME Used to control the volume. Rotate the knob to the right to increase the volume. e EQ CTRL (Equalizer Control) The SVV-200 Silent Viola is equipped with an Equal- izer Control that has the ability to isolate and control t...
Page 13 - Pickup Balancer; high and low sensors. If so, please use the following procedure.; control section of the instrument.; forming this adjustment.
13 t 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. 1 Remove the ru...
Page 14 - LINE OUT jack; instrument’s output signal.; PHONES jack
14 y 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 als...
Page 15 - Example Connections
15 Example Connections Silent Viola Stereo Earphones Electronic Tuner When connecting the instrument to external audio equipment, check the jack size and make sure to use aplug size that corresponds to the jack being used, and properly connect the cable to the jack. P.A. Mixer, Recording Device Powe...
Page 16 - Specifications
16 Specifications Neck Hard Maple Body Spruce Fingerboard/Tuning Pegs Ebony Bridge Hard Maple (Aubert) Frame Plywood Chin Rest/Tailpiece Ebony Adjuster 1st string (Wittner) Strings Ball-end type (Dominant) Sensor Stereo Piezo pick-up (underneath the bridge) Connectors/Controls • Headphone Output • E...