Silent Guitar SLG200S, SLG200N, SLG200NW Owner's Manual

Steel Strings Model

Nylon Strings Model

SLG200S
SLG200N

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 solid­body 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 instru­ment, 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 logo are trademarks of the Yamaha Corporation.

English

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About the Auto Power O󰀨 Function.............................12

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

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

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

Specications ................................................................15

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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adaptor). DO NOT
connect this product to any power supply or adaptor other than one described

in the manual, on the name plate, or specically recommended by 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.

The information

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:

contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. How­ever, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specications
without notice or obligation to update existing units.

Do not attempt to service this product beyond that described in the user-maintenance
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualied service personnel.

This product, either alone or in combination with an amplier and headphones
or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause
permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a high
volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing
loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs.

Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how

NOTICE:

a function or eect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered
by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owner’s responsibility. Please
study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.

Yamaha strives to produce products that are

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

both user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products
and the production methods used to produce them meet these goals. In keeping with
both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of the following:

This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable

Battery Notice:

battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this
type of battery is approximately ve years. When replacement becomes nec­essary, contact a qualied service representative to perform the replacement.

This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these may be
rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type
and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged.

When installing batteries, do not mix old batteries with new, or with batteries
of a dierent type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or
incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture.

Warning:

all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as
regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of house­hold type batteries in your area for battery disposal information.

Disposal Notice:

some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state,
and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead, batter­ies, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly.

NAMEPLATE LOCATION:

The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate.
You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the
spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase.

Model Serial No.

Purchase Date

Do not attempt to disassemble or incinerate any battery. Keep

Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for

The nameplate is located on the back of the product.

92-BP (others)

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this

manual, meets FCC requirements. Modications not expressly approved by
Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2.

IMPORTANT:

product use only high-quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this
product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow
instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3.

NOTE:

ments listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compli­ance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that
your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful
interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio
frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found
in the user’s manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

When connecting this product to accessories and/or another

This product has been tested and found to comply with the require-

• This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.

• Ceci ne s’applique qu’aux produits distribués par Yamaha Canada Musique Ltée. (can_b_01)

Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries:

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic prod­ucts and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection
points, in accordance with your national legislation.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential

negative e󰀨ects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality,
your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

For business users in the European Union:

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union:

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities
or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the
EU Battery Directive for the chemical involved.

electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that
interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the
source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and
“ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being aected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on dierent branch (circuit breaker or fuse)

circuits or install AC line lter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the

antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact

the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you cannot
locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America,
Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by

Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

Yamaha

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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. These
precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Power supply/AC power adaptor

• Do not place the power cord near heat sources

such as heaters or radiators. Also, do not exces­sively bend or otherwise damage the cord, or place
heavy objects on it.

• Only use the voltage specied as correct for the

instrument. The required voltage is printed on the
name plate of the instrument.

• Use the specied adaptor (page 10) only. Using the

wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instru­ment or overheating.

• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any

dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it.

Do not open

• This instrument contains no user-serviceable parts.

Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassem­ble or modify the internal components in any way. If
it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue

use immediately and have it inspected by qualied

Yamaha service personnel.

Water warning

• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near

water or in damp or wet conditions, place on it any
containers (such as vases, bottles or glasses) con­taining liquids which might spill into any openings.

• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet

hands.

Battery

• Follow the precautions below. Failure to do so might
result in explosion, re, overheating or battery uid

leakage.

- Do not tamper with or disassemble batteries.

- Do not dispose of batteries in re.

- Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not

designed to be charged.

- Keep the batteries separate from metallic objects
such as necklaces, hairpins, coins, and keys.

- Use the specied battery type (page 10) only.

- Use new batteries, all of which are the same
type, same model, and made by the same manu­facturer.

- Always make sure all batteries are inserted in
conformity with the +/- polarity markings.

- When the batteries run out, or if the instrument is
not to be used for a long time, remove the batter­ies from the instrument.

- When using Ni-MH batteries, follow the instruc­tions that came with the batteries. Use only the

specied charger device when charging.

• Keep batteries away from small children who might

accidentally swallow them.

• If the batteries do leak, avoid contact with the
leaked uid. If the battery uid should come in

contact with your eyes, mouth, or skin, wash imme-

diately with water and consult a doctor. Battery uid

is corrosive and may possibly cause loss of sight or
chemical burns.

If you notice any abnormality

• When one of the following problems occur, im­mediately turn o󰀨 the power switch and disconnect

the electric plug from the outlet. (If you are using
batteries, remove all batteries from the instrument.)
Then have the device inspected by Yamaha service
personnel.

- The power cord or plug becomes frayed or dam-

aged.

- It emits unusual smells or smoke.

- There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the

instrument.

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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

• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet

using a multiple-connector. Doing so can result in
lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating
in the outlet.

• When removing the electric plug from the instru-

ment or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and
not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.

Do not use if the power adaptor plug or cord is damaged.

•

• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the

instrument is not to be used for extended periods of
time, or during electrical storms.

• Do not cover or wrap the power adaptor with a cloth
or blanket. Heat buildup during use can cause re

or deform the case. Use in a well ventilated area.

• Remove the batteries from the instrument when us­ing the power adaptor. When batteries are installed,
the power source automatically switches to the AC
power adaptor when connected. Leaving batteries
in the instrument can cause leakage.

Assembly

• Please refer to the “Attaching the Frame” section on

page 9 of this manual for instructions on attaching
the frame. Not following the instructions may result
in injury or damage.

• Make sure both frame xing screws are fastened

securely after attaching the frame. Loose screws
can cause rattling resulting in noise while playing.

• Please take care not to pinch your ngers or hands

in movable parts.

Location

• Do not expose to direct sunlight (in a car during the

day), high temperatures such as near a stove, or
extremely low temperatures, and do not expose to
vibrations or dust to prevent damage to the internal

components or panel disguration.

• Do not use close to electronics such as speakers,

TV, and radio. The instrument’s electronic circuits
may cause noise in the TV or radio.

• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position

where it might accidentally fall over.

• Before moving the instrument, remove all con-

nected cables, to prevent damage to the cables or
injury to anyone who might trip over them.

Connections

• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic
components, turn o󰀨 the power for all components.
Before turning the power on or o󰀨 for all compo-

nents, set all volume levels to minimum.

• Never return the signal from the outputs (PHONES/

LINE OUT) directly or via an external device to the
AUX IN jack. Doing so can cause a feedback loop
that damage the instrument.

Handling caution

• Never hold the instrument close to your face when

adjusting or replacing strings. A string may unex­pectedly break damaging your eyes.

• If you cut the strings when replacing, do so after
su󰀩ciently loosening the pegs. Sudden loss of

string tension may damage the neck and the re­bounding strings may cause serious injury.

• Replace strings one by one to prevent the saddle

and pickup sensor from moving. A sensor is in­stalled beneath the saddle to pickup string vibration.
If the saddle falls out make sure the sensor position
has not changed. Reattach the saddle positioning

the lower end of the saddle beneath the rst string.

• If cleaning is required, wipe with a soft cloth. Do
not use thinners, solvents, cleaning uids, or wipes

soaked with chemicals. Also. Do not place vinyl or
plastic products on the instrument. Doing so can
cause discoloration/deterioration.

• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects

on the instrument, and do not use excessive force
on the buttons, switches or connectors.

• Do not use the instrument or headphones/earphones

for a long period of time at a high or uncomfort­able volume level, since this can cause permanent
hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or
ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modications to the instrument.

Always turn the power o󰀨 when the instrument is not in use.

Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.

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Main Body/Accessories

After opening the packaging, please check that all the parts listed below are included.

● Main Body x 1

Steel String Model Nylon String Model

● Detachable Frame x 1

● Stereo Earphones x 1

● 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.

Velcro® Tab

Detachable

Silent Guitar main body

Frame

* Place the detachable frame into the pocket inside of the case

then close the pocket securely using the Velcro tabs.

When laying the case down with the instrument packed inside, make

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sure that the case is placed with the guitar's bridge side facing up.

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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