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SILENT ELECTRIC
Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Silent Electric Cello. In order to obtain
the maximum performance and enjoyment from your Silent Electric Cello, 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 reference.
Precautions .................................................................... 3
Main Unit/Accessories .................................................. 4
Nomenclature ................................................................ 5
Set up ............................................................................. 7
I Tuning ......................................................................................... 7
I Attaching the Chest Support ....................................................... 8
I Attaching the Knee Support ........................................................ 9
I About the End Pin ..................................................................... 10
Putting the Instrument into the Soft Case ................ 11
Changing Strings ........................................................ 12
Power Supply ............................................................... 14
I Using Batteries ......................................................................... 14
I Supplying AC Power ................................................................. 14
Using the Controls ...................................................... 15
The Reverb ................................................................... 15
Connecting External Devices ..................................... 16
Specifications .............................................................. 18
SVC50
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
SVC50 Owner’s Manual Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Silent Electric Cello. In order to obtain the maximum performance and enjoyment from your Silent Electric Cello, we urge you to read this Owner’s Manual thoroughly before using the instrument. - Page 2 This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, ment. rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these may be observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory rechargeable.
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Page 3: Precautions
• This unit contains digital circuitry and may cause interference if placed too close to radio or televi- sion 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 Unit/Accessories
Main Unit/Accessories After opening the packaging, please check that all the parts listed below are in- cluded. • Audio cable • Cello • Bridge (For connection of AUX IN jack) • Chest support • Stereo headphones • Knee support • SUM-3 (AA) size Manganese batteries x2 •... -
Page 5: Nomenclature
Nomenclature G Front G Rear Tuning peg Fingerboard Neck Chest support 4th string (C) 3rd string (G) 2nd string (D) 1st string (A) Controls → See page 6. Bridge Body Knee Bridge seat support Knee support Tailpiece Saddle attachment bolt Tail nylon End pin stopper End pin... - Page 6 G Controls PHONES jack (Stereo headphones) VOLUME Lamp POWER switch REVERB switch REV. ON/ON/OFF RM/HL1/HL2 DC-IN 9-12V jack (+ –) (Power adaptor connector) Cord hook Battery cover AUX VOL (AUX volume) LINE OUT jack AUX IN jack...
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Page 7: Set Up
Set up I Tuning The Silent Electric Cello 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 properly, then set the bridge Slit 1st string... -
Page 8: I Attaching The Chest Support
• Use the tension adjustment screw on the tuning machines to adjust the amount of pressure required to turn the tuners. * If the tuning machine turns with very slight pressure → Rotate the adjustment screw to the right (clock- wise: A). -
Page 9: I Attaching The Knee Support
I Attaching the Knee Support The knee support lets the player hold the instrument with the knees. Use the bolt on the knee support to attach the support to the threaded hole on the lower end of the rear panel as shown in the illustration. Caution! When attaching or removing the knee support •... -
Page 10: I About The End Pin
I About the End Pin Loosen the end pin stopper, extend the end pin to a comfortable length for playing and firmly tighten the end pin stopper. Make sure that the rubber foot is attached to the end of the end pin when storing the instrument in its case, or when the instrument is not being used. -
Page 11: Putting The Instrument Into The Soft Case
Putting the Instrument into the Soft Case The supplied soft case is specially designed for this instrument. It is designed to store and transport the instrument with its bridge attached. • Make sure you put the bow in its hard case before putting it into the bow pocket of the soft case. •... -
Page 12: Changing Strings
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. •... - Page 13 Insert the cut end of the string all of the way into the hole in the tuning peg’s post and bend it 90°. While pulling the string toward the bridge to maintain string tension, turn the tuner machine to wind the string around the tuning post.
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Page 14: Power Supply
Power Supply The Silent Electric Cello can be operated with either battery or AC power. Always turn the power switch (OFF/ON/REV.ON) on the rear panel OFF before making AC power connections or replacing batteries. Battery I Using Batteries compartment cover Open the battery compartment situated on the back of the Silent Electric Cello. -
Page 15: Using The Controls
Doing so can lead to irrepa- rable damage to your hearing. The Reverb The Silent Electric Cello incorporates Yamaha’s DSP reverb technology. Play while trying out the three types of reverb. Slide the POWER switch to the REV. ON position,... -
Page 16: Connecting External Devices
Connecting External Devices Silent Electric Cello Stereo Headphones Power Adaptor * Supplied headphones or any other type SUM-3 (AA) size (Option : PA-3B or PA-3C) battery x2 Electric Outlet DC-IN 9-12V PHONES • Using the cord hook Wrap the Power Adaptor’s cord around the cord hook (prevents cord from being unplugged). - Page 17 I AUX IN jack I LINE OUT jack • The AUX IN jack, located on the rear of the in- • The LINE OUT jack, located on the rear of the strument, can be used to connect an external ste- instrument, delivers the stereo signal of the Si- reo signal source to the Silent Electric Cello.
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Page 18: Specifications
Specifications Neck Maple Body Alder Fingerboard Ebony Bridge Maple Chest Support Aluminum Knee Supports Beech, Aluminum Tuning Pegs Worm Gear Type Tail Piece Ebony Strings Ball-end type cello strings Sensor Piezo pickup mounted underneath the bridge Connectors/Controls • POWER Switch (OFF/ON/REV. ON) •...