Silent Guitar SLG200S Owner's Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha "SILENT guitar™".

This product represents a new type of guitar that builds on the original solid-

body structure, one that emphasizes quietness and portability, with Yamaha's

exclusive SRT POWERED system, which simulates the natural, full resonance

of an acoustic guitar recorded in a studio using high quality microphones.

In order to obtain maximum performance and enjoyment from this instru-

ment, we urge you to read this Owner's Manual thoroughly before using the

instrument. After read, we recommend that you keep it in a convenient place for

future reference.

* "SILENT guitar™" and the

Precautions ......................................................................3

Main Body/Accessories ..................................................5

Nomenclature ..................................................................6

Attaching the Frame ........................................................9

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

n Using Batteries ................................................................. 10

n Powering with AC Current ................................................ 10

Using the Tuner .............................................................11

About the Auto Power Off Function.............................12

Changing the Strings ....................................................13

Tuning Machine Tension Adjustment ..........................14

Truss Rod Adjustment ..................................................14

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

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Nylon Strings Model SLG200NW Owner’s Manual Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha “SILENT guitar™”. This product represents a new type of guitar that builds on the original solid- body structure, one that emphasizes quietness and portability, with Yamaha’s exclusive SRT POWERED system, which simulates the natural, full resonance of an acoustic guitar recorded in a studio using high quality microphones.
Page 2 SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION Battery Notice: This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adaptor). DO NOT This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this connect this product to any power supply or adaptor other than one described type of battery is approximately five years.
Page 3: Precautions
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. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: Power supply/AC power adaptor - Keep the batteries separate from metallic objects...
Page 4 CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: Power supply/AC power adaptor •...
Page 5: Main Body/Accessories
● Neck Adjustment Hex-wrench x 1 ● Exclusive Soft Case x 1 To place the Silent Guitar in the soft case, remove the detachable frame from the instrument, and then place the individual parts into the case as shown in the diagram.
Page 6: Nomenclature
Nomenclature l Front l Rear Tuning Peg Neck Fingerboard Detachable Frame Fixing Screw 1 Frame (Doubles as the strap pin) Horn Fixed Frame Finger Rest Saddle Pickup (underneath the saddle) Bridge Body Rear Electronics Section → See page 7 Frame Fixing Screw 2 (Doubles as the strap pin) The steel string model is used in the illustration above.
Page 7 • Never return the signal sent from Silent Guitar’s outputs directly, or via an external device to the AUX IN jack. Doing so can result in a feedback loop that may result in damaging the instrument’s electronics.
Page 8 * Sound output from the Silent Guitar and the AUX IN jack are both muted while in the tuner mode. * Refer to page 11 for instructions on how to use the tuner.
Page 9: Attaching The Frame
Attaching the Frame The Silent Guitar ships from the factory with its detachable frame removed. Please follow the instructions below to properly attach the detachable frame to the body. Frame Pin (Upper) Loosen Frame Fixing Screw 1 located at the...
Page 10: Power Supply
Powering with AC Current Please purchase a power adaptor. (Compatible power adaptors: PA-3C, PA-130(A, B)) 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. Plug the AC adaptor into a convenient wall AC power socket.
Page 11: Using The Tuner
Using the Tuner With the power ON, press the TUNER switch to enter the Tuner Mode. The LED display lights when in the Tuner Mode (tuner standby). Tune the string until the note name of the desired pitch appears in the display. * Output is muted when in the Tuner Mode.
Page 12: About The Auto Power Off Function
About the Auto Power Off Function To prevent unnecessary power consumption, the instrument is equipped with an Auto Power Off Function that automatically switches the power off if the instrument has not been played for more than 30 minutes. If the Auto Power Off function switches the instrument’s power OFF, simply press the power switch again to continue using the instrument.
Page 13: Changing The Strings
Changing the Strings n Caution When Changing Strings CAUTION • When adjusting or replacing the strings, do not put your face close to the instrument. The strings may unexpectedly break injuring your eyes. If you cut the strings when replacing, make sure you loosen the peg sufficiently before cutting.
Page 14: Tuning Machine Tension Adjustment
Tuning Machine Tension Adjustment (Steel String Model) The tuning machines have spring-loaded mechanisms which automatically take up wear, preventing backlash. However, it is possible to adjust the amount of pressure required to turn the machines. Each machine has a tension adjustment screw q, as illustrated.
Page 15: Specifications
Specifications Neck Mahogany Body Mahogany Fingerboard Rosewood (SLG200S SLG200N) Ebony (SLG200NW) Bridge Rosewood Frame Rosewood/Maple Strings Steel string model: Folk guitar strings Nylon string model: Classic guitar nylon strings Sensor Original piezo type bar sensor Controls • Power Switch • TUNER Switch •...

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