User Manual

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–12 +12
HIGH
BATT.
TUNER
PICKUP MIX
BASS SIDE TREBLE SIDE
–12 +12
MID
MASTER
VOL.
LOW
0 10
0 10 0 10
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha electric-acoustic guitar.
In order to make the most of the advanced features and performance provided
by your guitar, please read this manual carefully before using the instrument.
NOMENCLATURE/THE CONTROLS
The built-in preamplifier is automatically turned ON when a guitar cable is
connected to the output jack.
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MASTER VOL. (Master Volume) Control
Adjusts the overall output volume level.
* MakesurethattheMASTERVOL.isturnedto“0”beforeconnectingordisconnecting.
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BATT. (Battery Check) Indicator
This indicator will light when the battery needs
to be replaced. Please replace the battery as soon as possible when the BATT. indicator lights.
*Thebatterycheckindicatormaylight momentarily whentheTUNERswitch is
pressed.Thisisnotasignhowever,thatthebatterypowerislow.
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3 Band Equalizer
LOW : Boosts or cuts the level of the low frequencies.
MID : Boosts or cuts the level of the middle frequencies.
HIGH : Boosts or cuts the level of the high frequencies.
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PICKUP MIX Control
TREBLE : Controls the volume of the treble side pickup.
BASS : Controls the volume of the bass side pickup.
*ThesystemwillnotproducesoundwhenboththeTREBLESIDEandBASSSIDE
controlsaresetto“0”,evenifthemastervolumecontrolisturnedup.
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Tuner Switch
Switches the tuner ON/OFF.
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Tuner Display
Displays tuner information.
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Using the Sound Hall Cover
If feedback occurs when playing at high volumes, the Sound Hole Cover should be inserted into the
sound hole. When inserted into the sound hole, Sound Hole Cover effectively reduces feedback.
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MASTER VOL.
Bass Side
Pickup
Mix of Bass Side
Pickup
Treble Side
Pickup
Mix of Treble
Side Pickup
Battery compartment
Control Section
Output Jack (with power switch function)
Sound Hole Cover for
feedback control
(Accessory)
Pickups
PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
Please keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury
or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards.
These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Do not open
• This instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the instrument or at-
tempt to disassemble or modify the internal components in any way. If it should appear
to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified
Yamaha service personnel.
Water warning
• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, place it on
any containers (such as vases, bottles, or glasses) containing liquids that might spill into any
openings. If any liquid such as water seeps into the instrument, turn off the power immediately
and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
If you notice any abnormality
• When one of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the power and remove all bat-
teries from the instrument, then have the instrument inspected by Yamaha service personnel.
- It emits unusual smells or smoke.
- Some object has been dropped into the instrument.
- There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument.
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical
injury to you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions
include, but are not limited to, the following:
Connection
• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all compo-
nents. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum.
• Be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise
the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.
Location
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.
Handling caution
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use
excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
• Do not use the instrument/device or headphones for a long period of time at a high or
uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experi-
ence any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.
* Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifi-
cations to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.
* Information on the battery can be found in the section at the end of this sheet.
* Please read the instruction manual for the external audio device such as a guitar
amplifier, etc., prior to use.
USING THE TUNER
The guitar is equipped with an A4=440Hz standard pitch tuner. The tuner’s circuitry is inde-
pendent from the guitar’s output circuit so switching the tuner ON/OFF will have no affect
on sound output.
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Press the TUNER switch, with or without the cable connected, the and lamps will
flash simultaneously and the tuner is switched ON.
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Tune the guitar string until the note name of the desired pitch appears in the tuner’s display.
The
lamp indicates the pitch is low. The lamp indicates the pitch is high.
The pitch indicator ( ) flashes slower as the string’s pitch nears the note shown in the display.
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The string is in tunewhen the
and lamps both light.
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Press the TUNER switch again to switch the tuner OFF.
* ThetunerwillautomaticallyswitchOFFapproximatelytwominutesaftertheTUNERswitch
ispressed(energysavingfunction).Tocontinuetuning,presstheTUNERswitchagain.
*ItmaytakeafewsecondsbeforethetunercandetectpitchesafterbeingswitchedON.
*Thenote name and
displays may have difculty keeping up with irregular
pitchchanges.Graduallychangethepitchandcheckwhentuning.
*Thetunermayhavedifcultydetectingnotesrichwithovertonesorwithveryshortsustain.
*Thebatterycheckindicatorlightscontinuouslywhenbatterypowerislow.Pleasechange
thebatteryatthistime.
SPECIFICATIONS
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System:
SYSTEM-61(Monaural 2 way)
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Pickup:
Contact Pickup (installed inside
of the body)
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Pre-amplifier Controls:
MASTER VOL., 3 Band (HIGH, MID, LOW)
EQ control, PICKUP MIX control (TREBLE SIDE, BASS SIDE)
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Output jack:
Combina-
tion end pin/power switch
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Output impedance:
1 k
Ω
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Power supply:
9V DC,
S-006P (6F22, 6LR61) dry cell battery x1
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Battery life:
Approx. 80 hours (without
tuner), Approx. 70 hours (with the preamp switched ON and the tuner used 2 minutes
every 1 hour)
*Whenusingamanganesebattery.*Variesaccordingtooperating
conditions.
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Tuner:
Tuning System: Chromatic type (12 semitones), A4=440Hz Auto
OFF Function: Tuner automatically switches OFF after 2 minutes. Input: Built in pickup
Pitch Accuracy Range: +/– 3 cents
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Accessories:
Hexagonal wrench for neck
adjustment x1, S-006P (6F22, 6LR61) dry cell battery x1, Sound hole cover x1
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
In order to avoid reduced sound quality, replace the battery as soon as possible when the
battery check indicator lights.
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Press the release lever on the battery holder in the direction indicated by the arrow in the
illustration in order to unlock it.
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Slide out the battery case.
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Remove the old battery from the battery case, and insert the new battery making sure that
the (+) and (–) terminals of the battery are positioned as shown in the illustration. Use only
a DC9V, S-006P (6F22, 6LR61) or equivalent battery.
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Slide the battery case back into the battery holder and press firmly so that the battery
case locks into place.
Release lever
DC9V S-006P
(6F22, 6LR61)
Battery case
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Electric Acoustic Guitar
Owner’s Manual
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