The Shoulder Rest; The Bow (Supplied With The Sv120S); Changing Strings - Yamaha Silent Violin SV120 Owner's Manual

■ The Shoulder Rest

The shoulder rest accessory is supplied to give
you added support when holding the violin be-
tween your shoulder and chin. Refer to the illus-
tration and insert the shoulder rest into the holes
provided (on the rear of the instrument) to suit
your playing position.
• If the instrument can be held comfortably without
the shoulder rest, the use of the rest won't be nec-
essary.
• The pins on the shoulder rest slightly point outward.
When you attach the shoulder rest, insert one pin
about half way into its hole, and then slightly bend
the shoulder rest so that the second pin aligns with
the corresponding hole, and insert.

■ The Bow (supplied with the SV120S)

• Apply rosin to the bow hairs before using. Before using the bow for the first time, apply rosin carefully
and evenly to the whole bow. From the 2nd time, apply a small amount of rosin to the bow hairs.
• Loosen the bow whenever the bow is not used.
• If the bow is not used for an extended period of time, the hairs may suffer damage caused by insects.
Please treat with care.

■ 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.
• 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. The string may
suddenly break resulting in eye or other unexpected injuries.
Winding the Strings
1
Before you string the instrument, set the adjuster
so that it is in the middle of its adjustment range.
(All adjusters)
8
Bow hair
Shoulder rest
Pins
Rotate the screw to adjust
the bow's tension.
The adjuster should be set
to the middle of its adjust-
ment range.