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                                               Owner’s Manual
            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
                     Power Supply ................................................................ 9
                         ■ Supplying AC Power .................................................................... 9
                         ■ Installing the Battery .................................................................... 9
                     Using the Controls ...................................................... 10
                         ■ Using the LINE OUT jack ........................................................... 10
                         ■ Using the stereo earphones ....................................................... 10
                     Using the Soft Case .................................................... 11
                     Connecting External Devices .................................... 12
                         ■ AUX IN jack ................................................................................ 13
                         ■ Output Jacks (LINE OUT Jack/Headphone Jack) ..................... 13
                     Specifications .............................................................. 14
      CANADA*
      THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE “CLASS B” LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT
      IN THE RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATION OF THE CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.
      LE PRESENT APPAREIL NUMERIQUE N’EMET PAS DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES DEPASSANT LES LIMITES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS
      NUMERIQUES DE LA “CLASSE B” PRESCRITES DANS LE REGLEMENT SUR LE BROUILLAGE RADIOELECTRIQUE EDICTE PAR LE MINISTERE
      DES COMMUNICATIONS DU CANADA.
  ■ Location
  Do not expose it to the following conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious dam-
  age.
  ■ Power Supply
   • Turn the power switch OFF when not in use.
   • If you use an AC power adaptor, unplug the adaptor from the AC outlet if not to be used for an
     extended period of time.
   • If you use an AC power adaptor, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily accessible.
   • If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch and unplug the adaptor
     from the outlet.
   • This product is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as the adaptor is connected to
     the outlet, even if the power switch is turned off.
   • Unplug the AC power adaptor during electric storms.
   • Avoid plugging the AC power adaptor into the same AC outlet as appliances with high power con-
     sumption, such as electric heaters or ovens. Also avoid using multi-plug adaptors since these can
     result in reduced sound quality and possible damage.
  ■ Cleaning
   • Clean the guitar body with a dry soft cloth.
   • A slightly damp cloth may be used to remove stubborn grime and dirt.
   • Never use cleaners such as alcohol or thinner.
  ■ Electrical Interference
   • This unit contains electric 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.
• AC adaptor : PA-D09
• Soft case
● Front ● Rear
Tuning peg
Nut
                                                                             Neck
                                  Fingerboard
Body OPEN
Finger rest
                                                                                                               SILENT GUITAR
                                                                                                               MODEL SLG-100S
                                                                                           AC POWER ADAPTOR :
                                                                                           YAMAHA PA-1E OR PA-3C OR PA-D09
                                                                                           BATTERY : 9V 6LR61 OR 6F22
                                                                                           MADE IN INDONESIA
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                                                                                                                        AUX IN
                                                                                                                                   MAX
the saddle)
Bridge
                                                                           Controls
                                                                      → See page 6.
               Frame attachment screw 2
               (Doubles as the strap pin)
● Controls
            Battery compartment
              use 6LR61 9V                                                                                             POWER lamp
              alkaline battery
                                                           OPEN
REVERB switch
                                                                                                           OFF 1 2
                                                                                              REVERB
                                                                                                                       VOLUME control
                                                                                              VOLUME
        DC-IN jack
        (Power adaptor connector)                                                                                      BASS control
                                                                                              BASS
                                             OPERATION.
                                             • THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH
                                     –
                                               CANADIAN ICES-003.
                                             • CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST
                                               CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.
                                                                 SILENT GUITAR
                                                                                                                       TREBLE control
                                     +
                                                                 MODEL SLG-100S
                                                                                                           OFF ON
                                             AC POWER ADAPTOR :
                                             YAMAHA PA-1E OR PA-3C OR PA-D09
                                             BATTERY : 9V 6LR61 OR 6F22
                                             MADE IN INDONESIA
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                                                                                              PHONES
                                                                                                                       PHONES ON/OFF
                                                                                                                       switch
                                                                        AUX VOL
MIN MAX
level control
AUX IN jack
   3.
                                                                              THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC
                                                                              RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING
                                                                              TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE
        After confirming that both rods of the left frame are fully
                                                                              HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST
                                                                              ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
                                                                                                  SILENT GUITAR
                                                                                                  MODEL SLG-100S
                                                                              AC POWER ADAPTOR :
                                                                              YAMAHA PA-1E OR PA-3C OR PA-D09
                                                                              BATTERY : 9V 6LR61 OR 6F22
                                                                              MADE IN INDONESIA
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        inserted, turn the attachment screws clockwise and se-                                           AUX VOL
                                                                                                                                       upper rod.
        cure the left frame to the Silent Guitar’s main body.                 LINE OUT
                                                                                                       MIN
                                                                                                           AUX IN
                                                                                                                      MAX
    • After the frame is attached, make sure attachment screws 1 and 2 are tightened firmly. Using the instru-
      ment with the screws loose will result in rattle or other noise during performance.
    • When transporting the instrument, please carry the instrument by its neck or main body. Holding the
      instrument by only its left or right frame will result in damage of the frame or the frame’s fixed parts.
    • Make sure that the strap is firmly hooked onto the strap pin so the instrument does not drop during
      performance.
      1.   Play the standard pitch “lah” (A3: 440Hz) on a tuning fork, etc., and tune the open 5th string to the
           same pitch.
      2.   Play the pitch produced by pressing the 5th string at the 5th fret, and tune the open 4th string to the
           same pitch.
      3.   Play the pitch produced by pressing the 4th string at the 5th fret, and tune the open 3rd string to the
           same pitch.
      4.   Play the pitch produced by pressing the 3rd string at the 4th fret, and tune the open 2nd string to the
           same pitch.
      5.   Play the pitch produced by pressing the 2nd string at the 5th fret, and tune the open 1st string to the
           same pitch.
      6.   Play the pitch produced by pressing the 6th string at the 5th fret, and tune the pitch at the 5th fret of the
           6th string to the pitch produced by the open 5th string.
  ■ 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.
  2.   Plug the AC adaptor into a convenient wall AC power socket.
    When battery power becomes low, the reverb will no longer operate, the lamp will not light and noise will
    be present. Replace the battery with a new alkaline battery as soon as possible.
       • Always follow the +/– signs when inserting the battery. Improper insertion may result in fire.
       • To prevent possible damage to the unit due to battery leakage and unnecessary power drain, remove
         the battery from the unit when it is not going to be used for an extended period of time.
      2.   Rotate the VOLUME knob while playing, and adjust the volume to a suitable level.
           • If the sound is distorted when playing vigorously, turn the VOLUME knob slightly to the left.
      3.   Rotate the BASS and TREBLE control knobs to adjust the sound quality.
           Rotate the BASS knob to the right to increase the low frequencies, and to the left to decrease the low
           frequencies.
           Rotate the TREBLE knob to the right to increase the high frequencies, and to the left to decrease the high
           frequencies.
      4.   The REVERB function can be used for adding reverb to the guitar’s tone to produce the live acoustic
           characteristics experienced in a room or hall.
           Set the REVERB switch to its “1” position to add the type of reverb usually experienced in a room, or set
           the switch to its “2” position to add the type of reverb normally experienced in a hall.
           • When compared to the REVERB switch’s REVERB 1 or REVERB 2 positions, the instrument consumes
             less power when the REVERB switch is in its OFF position.
           • Some noise is produced when the position of the REVERB switch is changed.
OFF 1 2 OFF ON
      1.   Set the headphones ON/OFF switch, located on the right side of the control panel, to its “ON” position
           to supply power to the Silent Guitar. The power lamp will light.
      2.   Insert the earphone plug into the headphone jack. When connecting the instrument to an external device,
           connect the external device to the PHONES jack using a cable with a stereo plug.
      3.   The remaining procedures are the same as described above in the “Using the LINE OUT jack” section’s
           steps 2 through 4.
        • When using a pair of headphones, do not operate at high volume levels for long periods of time. Doing so
          can lead to irreparable damage to your hearing.
        • Do not disconnect or connect the plug when the headphones are placed over your ears.
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Left frame
Power adaptor
    Placing the instrument in the soft case does not guarantee against any damages
    to individual parts.
     The soft case is designed for storing and transporting the instrument, and protecting it from dust, etc. Do
     not position the instrument with its bridge side facing down in the case, and do not cause any damage to
     the instrument by placing any objects on top of the case, hitting it, etc.
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AUX VOL
MIN MAX
                                                   6LR61
                     Power adaptor
                                                   Alkaline
                                                   battery
         Electric
         outlet                      or
                                                                                                              OPEN
                                                                                                                    SILENT GUITAR
                                                                                                                    MODEL SLG-100S
                                                                                                AC POWER ADAPTOR :
                                                                                                YAMAHA PA-1E OR PA-3C OR PA-D09
                                                                                                BATTERY : 9V 6LR61 OR 6F22
                                                                                                MADE IN INDONESIA
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                                                                                       DC-IN                                                     PHONES
                                                                                                                           AUX VOL
MIN MAX
            Guitar amplifier,
           Powered speaker                                                                 CD player                                                                    MD player
Electronic tuner
Electronic metronome
         When connecting the instrument to external audio equipment, check the jack size and make sure to use a
         plug size that corresponds to the jack being used, and properly connect the cable to the jack.
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  ■ 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.
  •    When using the supplied stereo earphones, insert the earphone plug into the headphones jack (PHONES)
       and turn the headphone ON/OFF switch to its “ON” position.
• The LINE OUT jack is a monaural type jack while the headphones jack is stereo.
          • Before connecting the Silent Guitar to any external devices, make sure that the power of all
            related devices is turned OFF. Set the volume level of any external audio sources to the mini-
            mum level before connecting anything. High volume settings could cause damage to the equip-
            ment and your hearing.
          • Be careful not to step on the cord. The cord may break, equipment may be damaged, and this
            may cause a substantial shock to your ears.
          • The signal from the Silent Guitar’s output jacks must NEVER be returned to the AUX IN jack,
            either directly or through external equipment. Doing so will result in feedback which may
            cause damage to the internal electronics.
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Body Maple
Fingerboard Rosewood
Bridge Rosewood
Sensors LR-Baggs
          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)
          Dimensions (with the left frame attached and to the end of the strap pin)
                                            970 (L) x 355 (W) x 80 (H) mm
                                            38-3/16” (L) x 14” (W) x 3-1/8” (H)
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