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Acoustic Electric Guitar

System70 Owner’s Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha TransAcoustic

Guitar. The TransAcoustic

guitar is a unique and innovative instrument that enhances the

natural sound and dimension of a Yamaha acoustic guitar by utilizing its body and proprietary technology to offer musicians a new immersive acous-

tic playing experience. To obtain the best performance and potential from this instrument, we encourage you to read this manual before use.

Note that this manual covers only the electronic parts of this product. For information on the other non-electronic parts, refer to the separate Acous-

tic Guitar Owner’s Manual.

Specifications

System: System70 Pickup: Original Bar Sensor (Piezo Type)

Control: Line Out Volume (Combined w/TA Switch *1), Reverb Effect

(Room/Hall), Chorus Effect.

Output Jack: Combination End Pin/Line

Out Power Switch *

2 Output Impedance: 150 Ω Power: AA bat-

tery x2 (alkaline or nickel-metal hydride) *

3 Battery Life: Approxi-

mately 10 hours using alkaline batteries (with the TA function in use).*

Accessories: Neck adjustment hex wrench x1*5, AA battery x2

1 The TA function produces effect sounds from the body of the guitar to add to the

guitar’s original sound. The system requires approximately two seconds after the TA

function is switched ON before the first effect sound is produced. *2 Connect a cable

for line output. *3 For best performance, we recommend the use of alkaline or nickel-

metal hydride batteries. When using nickel-metal hydride batteries, please follow the

instructions in the manual provided with the batteries. *4 Depending upon operating

conditions. *5 Included only with models that allow adjustment of the truss rod.

* The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing

date. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the

manual file.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Acoustic Electric Guitar System70 Owner’s Manual EN Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha TransAcousticTM Guitar. The TransAcousticTM guitar is a unique and innovative instrument that enhances the natural sound and dimension of a Yamaha acoustic guitar by utilizing its body and proprietary technology to offer musicians a new immersive acoustic playing experience. To obtain the best performance and potential from this instrument, we encourage you to read this manual before use.
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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.
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- When the batteries run out, or if the instrument is not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries from the instrument. • Do not carry or store batteries with other metal objects such as necklaces, hairpins, metal coins, or keys. • If the batteries do leak, avoid contact with the leaked fluid. If the battery fluid should come in contact with your eyes, mouth, or skin, wash immediately with water and consult a doctor. Battery fluid is corrosive and may possibly cause loss of sight or chemical burns.
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Part Names/Control Descriptions Controls LED 4 EN
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q Line Out Volume Control/TA Switch To turn on the TransAcoustic guitar, press this knob for approximately 0.3 seconds. When a cable is connected to the TransAcoustic’s output/ line out jack, the output level can be adjusted by rotating this control to the right (clockwise) to increase the level, or to the left (counterclockwise) to reduce the level. w Reverb Control Adjusts the reverb effect.
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Replacing the Batteries Operating Procedures q Slide the tab on the endpin section in the direction indicated by the arrow in the diagram below to release the lock, then pull out the battery holder. w Insert two AA batteries making sure that the battery poles are properly aligned with the polarity markings on the battery holder. e Slide the battery holder back into the endpin section until it locks.
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EQ Adjustment mode This instrument also features an EQ Adjustment mode. In this mode, you can adjust the mid-range EQ of the Effect sounds to create tonal changes or to reduce the acoustic feedback (or howling noise.) Entering the EQ Adjustment mode Press the Line Out Volume Control/TA switch and wait until the LED located inside the sound hole starts flashing (approximately 5 seconds). Adjusting the mid-range EQ of the Effect sound Turn the Line Out Volume Control/TA switch.
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Manual Development Group 2020 Yamaha Corporation Published 12/2020 2020年 12月发行 POHY-A0 VEZ2860 R0