User manual YAMAHA SV-255

[. . . ] SV250/SV255 Owner's Manual Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Silent ViolinTM. In order to obtain the maximum performance and enjoyment from your Silent ViolinTM, 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. SV250/255 Features The SV250/SV255 Silent ViolinTM is a high quality electric violin designed for stage and studio use. Based on the same slim body design found in previous Silent ViolinsTM, the SV250/255 incorporates a unique hollow structure in its body to deliver enhanced acoustic tone and excellent playability. [. . . ] · Avoid placing vinyl objects on top of the unit (vinyl can stick to and discolor the surface). Electrical Interference · 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. Turn Power OFF When Making Connections · To avoid damage to the Silent ViolinTM and other devices to which it is connected (a sound system, for example), turn the power switches of all related devices OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting audio cables. YAMAHA is not responsible for damage caused by improper handling or operation. Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC. By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. [For business users in the European Union] If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. [Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union] These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples): This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. * Pass the cable end through the holes on the supplied cable band then attach to the shoulder rest as shown in the diagram on the right to prevent accidental disconnecting of the cable. Caution · Disconnecting the cable while the power is ON may result in damage to the equipment. · When connecting or disconnecting the cable, always make sure that the control box is not connected to any external device, or that the power is switched OFF on the external device before proceeding. The resulting loud sound may cause hearing loss and damage external equipment. · When connecting or disconnecting the cable, always make sure there are no inner earphones or headphones, etc. , connected. The loud sound may cause hearing loss and damage the inner earphones or headphones. <On the Control Box> w Instrument Jack ( ) Cable This jack supplies power to the SV250/SV255 instrument and receives the audio signal from the SV250/ SV255. Use the supplied cable to connect the instrument to the "Instrument Jack" on the Control Box. * The control box's main power is switched ON when a cable is connected to this jack. * Hooking the cable onto the cable hook positioned furthest away from the instrument jack prevents accidental disconnection of the cable. Caution Cable Hook · Always disconnect the cable when the instrument is not in use. The instrument continuously consumes electric power when the cable is connected. · When connecting or disconnecting the cable, always make sure that the control box is not connected to any external device, or that the power is switched OFF on the external device before proceeding. The resulting loud sound may cause hearing loss and damage external equipment. · When connecting or disconnecting the cable, always make sure there are no inner earphones or headphones, etc. , connected. The loud sound may cause hearing loss and damage the inner earphones or headphones. · Never connect any devices (including other Silent ViolinsTM with different model numbers) other than the SV250/SV255 Silent ViolinTM that is included in the bundled set. [. . . ] Plug the AC adaptor into a convenient wall AC power socket. AC power socket Power Adaptor When Using Phantom Power 1 2 Use an XLR cable to connect the balanced out jack on the instrument to a mixer or other external audio device that can supply phantom power (48V). Switch on the phantom power on the external device. * Due to the supply limitations of phantom power, there is not enough power to drive the headphone amp, so only the amp for the line out jack and balanced out jack is operational regardless of whether a pair of inner earphones is connected to the PHONES jack or not. (There is no output from the PHONES jack. ) * When the instrument is powered using both phantom power and the power adaptor, the headphone amplifier will operate since power supply priority is given to the power adaptor. * The priority given to power use is power adaptor phantom power battery power, power is not drawn from the battery when the power adaptor or phantom power is used. XLR Cable To an external device capable of supplying phantom power. 11 Set up 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 factory with the bridge laying down. [. . . ]