SILENT ELECTRIC Owner’s Manual Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Silent Electric Cello. In order to obtain the maximum performance and enjoyment from your Silent Electric Cello, we urge you to read this Owner’s Manual thoroughly before using the instrument.
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.
• This unit contains digital circuitry and may cause interference if placed too close to radio or televi- sion receivers. If this occurs, move it further away from the affected equipment. YAMAHA is not responsible for damage caused by improper handling or operation.
Main Unit/Accessories After opening the packaging, please check that all the parts listed below are included. SVC110 • Cello • Soft case • Bridge • Stereo headphones • Audio cable (For connection of AUX IN jack) • Chest support • SUM-3 size Manganese batteries x2...
Nomenclature ● Front Tuning peg Neck Fingerboard 4th string (C) 2nd string (D) 3rd string (G) 1st string (A) Body Frame Bridge seat Bridge Adjuster Tailpiece Saddle Tail nylon End pin End pin stopper...
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● Rear PHONES jack Lamp POWER switch REV. ON/ON/OFF DC-IN 9-12V jack (+ –) (Power adaptor connector) Battery cover SUM-3 size battery x2 AUX VOL (AUX volume) AUX IN jack MP3 player, CD player, etc. Stereo headphones * Supplied headphones or any other type VOLUME REVERB switch...
Rotate the VOLUME dial to the desired playing level. ■ Reverb Function The Silent Electric Cello incorporates Yamaha’s DSP reverb technology. Play while trying out the three types of reverb. Slide the POWER switch to the REV. ON posi- tion, the lamp will light red, and reverb will be applied to the Silent Electric Cello’s sound.
■ Tuning and Changing the Strings The Silent Electric Cello is shipped from the factory with the bridge unfitted. First, set up the bridge and then proceed with tuning. As the strings get old, sound quality will gradually decrease, and it will become difficult to tune the in- strument.
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• If the adjuster is too Caution loose, it could produce noise while playing. Don’t loosen too much. • When the instrument is not being used, loosen the strings until the pitch drops a whole tone. • If the instrument is not going to be used for an extended period of time, loosen the strings even more. •...
■ About the Chest Support The chest support is used to rest the cello against your body. As shown in the illustration, insert the pins on the chest support into the attaching holes located on the back of the instrument. ■...
The Silent Electric Cello can be operated with either battery or AC power. Al- ways turn the power switch (OFF/ON/REV.ON) on the rear panel OFF before making AC power connections or replacing batteries. ■ Using Batteries Open the battery compartment situated on the back of the Silent Electric Cello.