Silent Guitar Owner's Manual

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

mum performance and enjoyment from your Silent Guitar, 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 ................................................ 4

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

Attaching the Frame ..................................................... 7

■ About the Strap Pin ...................................................................... 7

Tuning ............................................................................ 8

Changing Strings .......................................................... 9

Power Supply .............................................................. 10

■ Supplying AC Power .................................................................. 10

■ Installing the Battery .................................................................. 10

Using the Controls ...................................................... 11

■ Using the LINE OUT jack ........................................................... 11

■ Using the stereo earphones ....................................................... 11

Connecting External Devices .................................... 12

■ AUX IN jack ................................................................................ 13

■ Output Jacks (LINE OUT Jack/Headphone Jack) ..................... 13

Using the Soft Case .................................................... 14

Specifications .............................................................. 15

SLG-100N/120NW

Owner’s Manual

English

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Summary of content (16 pages)

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English SLG-100N/120NW Owner’s Manual Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Silent Guitar. In order to obtain the maximum performance and enjoyment from your Silent Guitar, 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 ................................................ 4 Nomenclature ............
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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 Guitar will give you years of reliable service if you follow the simple rules given below: ■ Location 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 vibrations. ■ Power Supply • Turn the power switch OFF when not in use.
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Main Body/Accessories After opening the packaging, please check that all the parts listed below are included. • Main body • Stereo earphones • Left frame • AC adaptor : PA-D09 • Soft case * SLG-120NW only 4 02_slg100n_120nw_en.pm65 4 06.8.
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Nomenclature ● Front ● Rear Tuning peg Nut Neck Fingerboard Frame attachment screw 1 (Doubles as the strap pin) Left frame (Removable) Right frame (Fixed) Horn (Leg support) Body OPEN Finger rest (SLG-120NW only) THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
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Nomenclature ● Controls Battery compartment use 6LR61 9V alkaline battery POWER lamp OPEN OFF 1 2 REVERB REVERB switch VOLUME VOLUME control BASS BASS control DC-IN jack – THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
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Attaching the Frame When shipped from the factory, the left frame is not attached to the Silent Guitar’s main body. Before using the instrument, please properly attach the left frame using the procedure described below. 1. 2. Fully loosen [frame attachment screw 1] located in the area behind the 12th fret, and [frame attachment screw 2] located at the end of the Silent Guitar’s main body. w Insert the lower rod of the left frame fully into the bracket hole on the Silent Guitar’s main body.
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Tuning Use a tuning meter, pitch pipe, tuning fork, piano, etc., and tune the open strings to the pitches shown below. • If the string’s pitch is high, loosen the string until the string’s pitch is slightly lower than the tuning pitch, then tune while raising the string’s pitch. Open 1st String’s Pitch: E Open 2nd String’s Pitch: B Open 3rd String’s Pitch: G Open 4th String’s Pitch: D Open 5th String’s Pitch: A Open 6th String’s Pitch: E 1. Play the standard pitch “lah” (A3: 440Hz) on a tuning fork, etc.
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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 a set of nylon guitar strings. The Silent Guitar uses a string length of 650mm (25-9/16 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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Power Supply The Silent Guitar operates either on battery power or with an AC adaptor however, it will consume more power when the reverb function is in use. For that reason, we recommend that it be powered with the supplied AC power adaptor for normal use. Always turn the PHONES ON/OFF switch OFF before making AC power connections or replacing the battery. ■ Supplying AC Power 1. Plug the adaptor’s DC output cable into the Silent Guitar’s DC IN jack, making sure the plug is firmly inserted into the jack.
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Using the Controls ■ Using the LINE OUT jack (Using with a guitar amplifier or powered speaker, etc.) 1. Use a standard phone plug cable to connect the Silent Guitar’s LINE OUT jack to the input jack on the guitar amplifier or powered speaker, etc. When the cable’s plug is inserted into the LINE OUT jack, power will be supplied to the Silent Guitar and the power lamp will light. • Before making any connections, make sure that the output volume on the guitar amplifier or powered speaker, etc.
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Connecting External Devices Silent Guitar • Using the cord hook Wrap the power adaptor’s cord around the cord hook (prevents cord from being unplugged). SILENT GUITAR MODEL SLG-100N AC POWER ADAPTOR : YAMAHA PA-1E OR PA-3C OR PA-D09 BATTERY : 9V 6LR61 OR 6F22 MADE IN INDONESIA Stereo earphones N89 AUX VOL MIN LINE OUT MAX AUX IN MD recorder, Mixer, etc. (Stereo output) Cord hook 6LR61 Alkaline battery Power adaptor Electric outlet or OPEN THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
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Connecting External Devices ■ AUX IN jack • The AUX IN jack can be used to connect an external stereo signal source to the Silent Guitar. 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 AUX IN jack’s signal level can be controlled with the AUX IN level control.
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Using the Soft Case When putting the Silent Guitar into the supplied soft case, remove the left frame from the Silent Guitar, and then place in the individual parts in the case as shown in the illustration below. • Put the left frame into the case’s larger pocket. • Put the power adaptor into the smaller pocket in the case and secure the cover using the Velcro® tape. • When laying the case down with the instrument packed inside, make sure that the case is placed with the guitar’s bridge side facing up.
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Specifications Neck Mahogany Body Maple Fingerboard Rosewood (SLG-120NW : Ebony) Bridge Rosewood Frame Unit Maple (SLG-120NW : Rosewood/Maple) Strings Nylon Guitar Strings Sensors B-BAND Connectors/Controls • AUX IN • AUX IN Level Control • LINE OUT jack (monaural) • PHONES jack (stereo) • Volume • BASS control • TREBLE control • REVERB switch (OFF/1/2) • PHONES switch (ON/OFF) • LINE OUT Jack with POWER Switch (Inserting a plug into the jack switches the power on) Power Supply AC Adaptor/6
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