Owner`s manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Silent Bass. In order to obtain the maxi-

mum performance and enjoyment from your Silent Bass, 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 Body/Accessories ..................................................... 4

Nomenclature........................................................................ 5

Setup ....................................................................................... 7

■ Tuning ......................................................................................... 7

■ Attaching the Frame Unit ............................................................ 9

■ About the End Pin ..................................................................... 10

■ Putting the Instrument into the Soft Case ................................. 10

■ Changing Strings ...................................................................... 11

■ About the Mute ......................................................................... 12

Power Supply ...................................................................... 13

■ Using the Battery ...................................................................... 13

■ Supplying AC Power ................................................................. 13

Connecting External Devices ......................................... 14

Using the Controls ............................................................ 16

Specifications ..................................................................... 17

Congratulations!

SLB-100

Owner’s Manual

Contents

English

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Summary of content (17 pages)

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English SLB-100 Owner’s Manual Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Silent Bass. In order to obtain the maximum performance and enjoyment from your Silent Bass, 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. Contents Precautions .................................................................... 3 Main Body/Accessories .....................................................
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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adaptor). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adaptor other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by 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.
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Your Silent Bass will give you years of reliable service if you follow the simple rules given below: ■ Location ■ Handling and Transport Do not expose it to the following conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage. • Direct sunlight (e.g. near a window). • High temperatures (e.g. near a heat source, outside, or in a car during the daytime). • Excessive humidity. • Excessive dust. • Strong vibration. • Never apply excessive force to the controls, connectors or other parts.
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Main Body/Accessories After opening the packaging, please check that all the parts listed below are included. • Main Body • Frame Unit • Mute • Allen Wrench • 6F22 (S-006P) 9V battery x1 * AC adaptor is optional, please purchase the optional power adaptor PA-3B. Option • • • • AC Adaptor (PA-3B) Stand for Silent Bass (BST1) Knee support for Silent Bass (BKS1) Soft case for Silent Bass (BSC1) To purchase the optional accessories shown above, please inquire at your authorized Yamaha dealer.
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Nomenclature ● Front ● Rear Tuning peg Nut Fingerboard Neck Frame Unit Armrest Frame Unit Fixing Knob 1 Frame Unit 4th string (E) 3rd string (A) 2nd string (D) Controls → See page 6. 1st string (G) Body Bridge Pickup (underneath the bridge) Frame Unit Fixing Knob 3 Bridge seat Tailpiece Saddle Tail wire End pin stopper Frame Unit Fixing Knob 2 End pin 5 2_slb100_e_r5.pm65 Page 5 08.7.11, 3:51 PM Adobe PageMaker 6.
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● Controls VOLUME control TONE control Pickup balancer (located inside) POWER switch POWER lamp Cord hook AUX IN level control DC-IN 12V jack (+ –) (Power adaptor connector) AUX IN jack PHONES/LINE OUT jack 6F22 (S-006P) 9V battery 6 2_slb100_e_r5.pm65 Page 6 08.7.11, 3:51 PM Adobe PageMaker 6.
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Setup ■ Tuning The Silent Bass is shipped from the factory with the bridge in place and the strings slightly loosened. The bridge’s height is set to an average height. Since the position of the bridge will sometimes shift during transport, please properly adjust the position of the bridge before tuning the strings. • The lower side of the bridge supports the 1st string (G), the higher side supports the 4th string (E).
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• The strings are tuned to the following pitches. The 1st string is tuned to G, the 2nd string to D, the 3rd string to A, and the 4th string to E. Use a piano, tuning fork, tuner, etc., and adjust the pitch of each string using the tuning pegs. 3rd string (A) Raise pitch Lower pitch 4th string (E) 2nd string (D) 1st string (G) • After tuning is complete, make sure that the tailpiece side of the bridge is still properly aligned.
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■ Attaching the Frame Unit The Silent Bass is shipped from the factory with the Frame Unit removed from the main body. Please properly attach the Frame Unit using the following procedure. 1 Open the frame unit’s armrest until it comes in contact with the stopper. 2 Fully loosen the [Fixing Knob 2] located on the bottom end of the main body. 3 Align the cut end of the Frame Unit with the post above the [Fixing Knob 2] and fully insert.
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■ 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. Tighten Loosen • Make sure the end pin stopper is secured firmly to prevent the instrument from falling while you play.
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■ 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. Make sure you purchase Double Bass strings. The Silent Bass uses a string length of 1,054 mm (41.5 inch). • • The end of the strings are sharp and can cut fingers. Use caution when changing strings. When changing or adjusting strings, do not put your face close to the instrument.
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Make sure the bridge is at a right angle. Also, make sure each of the strings are positioned in their corresponding grooves. Correct Bad Bad Tailpiece * Make sure the tailpiece side of the bridge stands vertically in relation to the body. Right angle Body 3 Use a piano, tuning fork, tuner, etc., and adjust the pitch of each string using the tuning pegs. * Refer to the “Tuning” section (page 7). • When the instrument is not being used for an extended period of time, loosen the strings.
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Power Supply The Silent Bass can be operated with either battery or AC power. Always turn the power switch on the rear panel OFF before making AC power connections or replacing the battery. ■ Using the Battery 1 Open the battery case located on the backside of the instrument by pulling the tab labeled “OPEN” toward you, then open the battery compartment cover. 2 Insert the supplied battery (6F22:S-006P) into the battery compartment.
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Connecting External Devices • Using the cord hook Wrap the Power Adaptor’s cord around the cord hook (prevents cord from being unplugged). Power Adaptor Cord Silent Bass Cord Hook Power Adaptor (Optional:PA-3B) Electric Outlet 6F22 (S-006P) 9V battery or AUX IN Headphone (optional) DC-IN 12V /LINE OUT From the LINE OUT jack, etc. To the LINE IN jack, etc. Bass Amplifier, Powered Speaker CD Player MD Player Electronic Tuner * Power rating of 50W or more is recommended P.A.
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■ AUX IN jack ■ LINE OUT jack • The AUX IN jack, located on the rear of the instrument, can be used to connect an external stereo signal source to the Silent Bass. Connecting the audio output of a CD player, cassette player, etc. to the instrument allows you to play along with the external audio source. • The /LINE OUT jack located on the rear panel provides stereo output for the Silent Bass (the bass signal is mono while the AUX IN signal is stereo).
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Using the Controls 1 Turn the POWER switch on the rear panel to its “ON” position. The Silent Bass will be powered and the lamp will light. 2 Use a cable with a standard 1/4 inch phone plug to connect the /LINE OUT jack on the rear panel to the input jack on a bass amp or powered speaker, etc. Also, connecting a pair of headphones to this jack will allow you to practice in private without the use of an amp.
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Specifications Neck Maple Body Spruce + Mahogany Fingerboard Rosewood Bridge Maple (height is adjustable) Frame Unit Beech + Aluminum frame Tuning Pegs Custom Worm Gear Type Tail Piece Ebony Strings Contra Bass Strings (Ball-end type) Sensors 2 Piezo Pickups Connectors/Controls • AUX IN (w/Level Control) • (Headphone)/LINE OUT output jack for normal use.