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SV150/SV150S
Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Silent Violin
maximum performance and enjoyment from your Silent Violin
read this Owner's Manual thoroughly before using the instrument. Please keep
this Owner's Manual in a safe place for later reference.
Precautions .................................................................... 3
Main Body/Accessories ................................................ 4
Nomenclature ................................................................ 5
Setup .............................................................................. 8
■ Tuning and Changing the Strings ................................................ 8
■ The Shoulder Rest .................................................................... 10
■ The Bow (supplied with the SV150S) ....................................... 10
■ About the Soft Case (SV150S Accessory) ............................... 10
Usage ........................................................................... 11
■ Sound Output Basics ................................................................ 11
■ Using the Built-In Tuner ............................................................ 11
■ Using the Built-In Metronome ................................................... 12
■ Using the Built-In Effects .......................................................... 12
■ Using the Music Player ............................................................. 14
■ Messages ................................................................................. 16
Power Supply ............................................................... 17
■ Using Batteries ......................................................................... 17
■ Supplying AC Power ................................................................. 17
Specifications .............................................................. 18
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
SV150/SV150S Owner’s Manual Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Silent Violin maximum performance and enjoyment from your Silent Violin read this Owner’s Manual thoroughly before using the instrument. Please keep this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for later reference. -
Page 2: Special Message Section
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. -
Page 3: Precautions
• 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. -
Page 4: Main Body/Accessories
(Connects the instrument to the Control Box.) SV150S The following items are in addition to the SV150 package. • Bow : 4/4 size • Rosin : PIRASTRO Schwarz 9005 * If the use an AC power adaptor is required, please purchase the PA-D05K, sold separately. -
Page 5: Nomenclature
[Main Unit] ● Front Tuning peg Fingerboard Neck 4th string (G) 3rd string (D) 2nd string (A) 1st string (E) Body Adjuster Tailpiece Chin rest Nomenclature ● Back Frame Bridge seat Bridge Neck Volume Control Box Instrument Jack Shoulder Rest Holder... -
Page 6: Control Box
[Control Box] * For use with the SV150. Not compatible with other instruments. Main Unit Stereo Earphones Volume (VOL/MUTE) Hold Switch (HOLD) SD Card Slot Power Adaptor Jack (DC 5V 500 mA) Power Adaptor Electric (Option) Outlet External Audio Device Audio Amp →... - Page 7 Control Box. <On the Control Box> ● Instrument Jack This jack supplies power to the SV150 in- strument and receives the audio signal from the SV150. Use the supplied cable to con- nect the instrument to the “Instrument Jack”...
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Page 8: Setup
■ Tuning and Changing the Strings The Silent Violin™ is shipped from the factory with the bridge unfitted. First, set up the bridge and then proceed with tuning. As the strings get old, sound quality will gradu- ally decrease, and it will become difficult to tune the in- strument. - Page 9 • The strings are tuned to the following pitches. The 1st string is tuned to E, the 2nd string to A, the 3rd string to D, and the 4th string to G. Using the Tuner function on the Control Box (→ pg 11), push in on the peg while turning to tune.
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Page 10: The Shoulder Rest
■ The Shoulder Rest A commercially available violin shoulder rest (4/4 size) can be attached to the instrument. ■ The Bow (supplied with the SV150S) • Apply rosin to the bow hairs before using. Before using the bow for the first time, apply rosin carefully and evenly to the whole bow. -
Page 11: Usage
■ Sound Output Basics First, connect the instrument to the Control Box using the supplied cable. Connect the supplied stereo inner earphones to the jack with the To reproduce sound from an external audio device, use a cable that matches the input jack on the audio device and connect it to the instrument’s LINE OUT jack. -
Page 12: Using The Built-In Metronome
■ Using the Built-In Effects The SV150 Silent Violin™ features a built-in DSP (Digital Signal Processor) that can be used to add any of the processor’s 24 effects including reverb to make playing more enjoyable. -
Page 13: Effect List
● Effect List No. Effect Name Parameter 1 Studio — 2 Large Hall — 3 Middle Hall — 4 Small Hall — 5 Club — 6 Jazz — 7 Fantasy Feedback 8 Mirror Room Feedback 9 Chorus Depth 10 Strings Effect Level 11 Vibrato Speed... -
Page 14: Using The Music Player
■ Using the Music Player The Control Box has a built in music player that can play music files (.aac, .m4a, .mp3, .wav, .mid) from an SD card. * Refer to page 7 for more information on each of the music file formats. * You can listen to music playback through the inner earphones or the LINE OUT jack even if when the instrument is disconnected. - Page 15 Press the ENTER (>/ ■) button to start playback. Elapsed playback time and a playback icon (>) are shown in the upper right of the display. Press ENTER (>/ ■) button once again to pause ( D ) playback. Adjusting Playback Volume Press the PLAYER button to highlight the Volume field, then use the +/–...
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Page 16: Messages
● Compatible Formats [AAC (.m4a), .mp3, .wav Compatible Formats] Sampling Frequency Number of Channels Bit Rate (kbps) Bit Length [.mid Compatible Formats] File Type File Size Tone Generator Specifications Number of Channels Maximum Polyphony • Never remove the SD card during playback or while playback is paused. It can damage the files or Control Box. -
Page 17: Power Supply
The Silent Violin™ SV150 can be operated with either battery or AC power. Power is supplied to the instrument when the POWER button is depressed for approximately 1 second and batteries are installed or a power adaptor (sold separately) is attached. To switch the power OFF, hold the POWER button down for more than 2 seconds. -
Page 18: Specifications
Weight Accessories SV150 Cable, SD Card, Stereo earphones, SUM-3 (AA) size Manganese battery x2, Owner’s Manual (this booklet), “Let’s Enjoy Yamaha Silent Violin™” (booklet with practice pieces) SV150S Bow (4/4 size), Rosin, Soft Case, Cable, SD Card, Stereo earphones, SUM-3 (AA) size Manganese battery x2, Owner’s Manual (this booklet), “Let’s Enjoy... - Page 19 WK85650 R1 Printed in Japan...