ZETA Music Systems Acoustic Pro Violin Owner's Manual
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Acoustic Pro Violin
ZETA Acoustic Pro Violin - Owner's Manual
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................1
Please note:
Warranty registration:
PERFORMANCE APPLICATIONS
INSTRUMENT AUDIO OUTPUT
Using the Instrument Audio Output:
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
VOLUME KNOB
INSTRUMENT AUDIO OUTPUT J ACK
Important Note Regarding Battery Life:
PICKUP SYSTEM
INTERNAL PREAMP
SHOULDER REST
TUNING PEGS
STRINGS
INSTRUMENT CARE
CLEANING:
BATTERY REPLACEMENT:
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
INFORMATION FOR CONTACTING ZETA TECHNICAL SUPPORT
RETURNING ZETA PRODUCTS FOR SERVICE
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
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No Audio Output When Using the Instrument Audio Output Jack...................................................... 4
Ebony Tuning Pegs Are Slipping and/or Not Turning ........................................................................ 4
Humming, Hissing, or Other Types of Distortion Through Any/All Outputs......................................4
IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT RETURN YOUR ZETA PRODUCT TO YOUR DEALER!
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a ZETA Acoustic Pro Violin. ZETA
Performer Series instruments are designed with the active professional musician's
needs in mind, and feature robust electronics in a hand-crafted instrument. The
Acoustic Pro Violin is the best of both worlds - a hand-carved acoustic violin,
with built-in ZETA electronics. Please familiarize yourself with this owner's
manual, as it will instruct you as to the various functions of your ZETA
instrument, as well as give tips for maintenance.
Please note:
Warranty registration:
Keep this manual for future reference.
Please mail your completed Warranty Card to ZETA Music Systems
within 15 days of purchase, in order to activate your product warranty.
Alternately, you may visit ZETA's website for details about online
warranty registration, at: http://www.ZetaMusic.com.
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PERFORMANCE APPLICATIONS
Performance Series instruments are extremely versatile, and include a wide range
of modern features for various performance applications. Performer Series
instruments were designed with the active professional musician in mind.
INSTRUMENT AUDIO OUTPUT
For rehearsals or performances, use of the built-in
Output
is essential. Each Performer Series instrument features a built-in
Instrument Audio
1/4" output jack, which is used to connect to an amplification system, such
as a ZETA AP-12 amplifier.
Using the Instrument Audio Output:
Simply plug a standard 1/4" phone cable into the 1/4" jack on the
side of the instrument; connect this cable to a ZETA AP-12, or
other amplification system.
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
VOLUME KNOB
The volume knob is located on the top of the Acoustic Pro Violin, just to
the right of the bridge when viewing the top of the instrument. When using
your Acoustic Pro Violin with an external amplifier, such as the ZETA
AP-12, the volume knob acts to increase or decrease the overall audio
output signal of the instrument to the amplifier. Clockwise rotation
increases output; counter-clockwise rotation decreases output.
INSTRUMENT AUDIO OUTPUT JACK
The Instrument Audio Output Jack carries the signal from the pickup
system of the Acoustic Pro Violin to an amplification system, such as the
ZETA AP-12 amplifier.
Important Note Regarding Battery Life:
Performer Series instruments use active electronics - an internal
battery powers the sound of the instrument. The internal battery is
activated whenever a cable is plugged into the instrument. Be sure
to unplug any and all cables when not using your instrument, in
order to preserve battery life.
PICKUP SYSTEM
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The Acoustic Pro Violin features ZETA's patented
E-Series pickup system utilizes a traditional maple bridge, which is fitted with our
patented piezo crystals, then sealed with a protective coatin g. Dual patented piezo
crystals are utilized, for a full-frequency response. It is the dual piezo crystals,
which allow the violin to be amplified.
ZETA's piezo crystals have been designed in co-ordination with Stanford
University's Music Technology Department, specifically for use with stringed
instruments. These piezo crystals differ greatly from the ribbon transducers
commonly found in other types of electric violins, and are exclusive to ZETA
instruments.
The E-Series pickup system is best known for it's authentic acoustic tone, as well
as resistance to feedback.
INTERNAL PREAMP
The Acoustic Pro Violin features a powerful internal preamp system. This 9-volt
active preamp has been optimized to reproduce an authentic acoustic tone, and is
exclusive to ZETA Performer Series violins featuring the E-Series pickup system.
SHOULDER REST
Your ZETA Strados Acoustic Pro Violin can be used with any shoulder rest - feel
free to experiment with different models to find the best fit and most comfortable
shoulder rest for your playing style.
TUNING PEGS
The ebony tuning pegs are designed to hold the strings at pitch for long periods of
time without needing adjustment. The fine tuners behind the bridge provide
control for normal daily tuning. The pegs are tightened by the same procedure as
on a traditional acoustic violin. For best results, push the peg inward toward the
peg box while tuning.
STRINGS
Your ZETA E-Series Classic Violin comes equipped with a fresh set of ZETA's
E-Series violin strings. These strings have been specifically designed to optimize
tonal output of the E-Series Pickup System (which is a feature of the E-Series
E-Series pickup system
. The
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