Yamaha Acoustic Electric Guitar User Manual

YAMAHAAcoustic Electric Guitar

Owner’s Manual

Thank you for choosing a Yamaha electric-acoustic guitar. In order to make the most of the advanced features and performance provided by your guitar, please read this manual carefully before using the instrument.

PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDINGPlease 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:

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 qualified Yamaha service personnel.

Water warning

• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, place it on any containers (such as vases, bottles, or glasses) containing liquids that might spill into any openings. If any liquid such as water seeps into the instrument, turn off the power immediately and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

If you notice any abnormality

  • When one of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the power and remove all batteries from the instrument, then have the instrument inspected by Yamaha service personnel.– It emits unusual smells or smoke.– Some object has been dropped into the instrument.– There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument.

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:

Connection

  • Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components.Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum.
  • Be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raisethe volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.

Location

  • Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.

Handling caution

  • Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not useexcessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
  • Do not use the instrument/device or headphones for a long period of time at a high oruncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experienceany hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

* Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.* Information on the battery can be found in the section at the end of this sheet.* Please read the instruction manual for the external audio device such as a guitar amplifier, etc., prior to use.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

As battery power becomes low, the battery check indicator will light. Replace the batteries as soon as possible.

  1. Press the release lever on the battery case in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration in order to unlock it, and then slide out the battery holder.
  2. Remove the old batteries from the battery holder, and insert the two new size AA alkaline batteries. Make sure that the poles on the batteries are properly positioned as shown in the diagram inside of the holder.
  3. Slide the battery holder back into the battery case and press firmly so that the battery holder locks in place.

NOMENCLATURE/THE CONTROLS

The built-in preamplifier is automatically turned ON when a guitar cable is connected to the output jack.

  1. VOL Control: Controls the volume.* Always set the volume to its minimum level when connecting or disconnecting the cable.
  2. BATT. (Battery Check) IndicatorThis indicator will light when the battery needs to be replaced. Please replace the battery as soon as possible when the BATT. indicator lights.* The battery check indicator may light momentarily when the TUNER switch is pressed. This is not a sign however, that the battery power is low.
  3. 3-Band EqualizerLOW : Boosts or cuts the level of the low frequencies.MID : Boosts or cuts the level of the middle frequencies. The AMF control r adjusts the center frequency of the band affected by this control.HIGH : Boosts or cuts the level of the high frequencies.
  4. AMF ControlSets the center frequency of the band of frequencies affected by the MID equalizer control. The range is from 80 Hz to 10 kHz.* This control has no effect when the MID equalizer control is set to its center position.
  5. Tuner Display: Displays tuner information.
  6. TUNER Switch: Switches the tuner ON/OFF.

USING THE TUNER

SPECIFICATIONS

  • System: System-66 l
  • Pickup: Bar Sensor (Piezo type)
  • Preamplifier Controls: Vol., 3-Band EQ (HIGH, MID, LOW), AMF control, TUNER
  • Output Jack: Combination end pin/power switch
  • Output Impedance: 1kΩ
  • Batteries: Size AA alkaline battery (LR6) x2
  • Battery Life: Approx. 180 hours (Without tuner and using alkaline batteries. May differ due to operating conditions.)
  • Tuner: Chromatic type (12 semi-tones), A4=440Hz, Accuracy range +/– 3 cents
  • Accessories: Neck adjustment hex-wrench x1, Size AA alkaline battery x2

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:

Battery

  • Follow the precautions below. Failure to do so might result in explosion, fire, overheating or battery fluid leakage.– Do not tamper with or disassemble batteries.– Do not dispose of batteries in fire.– 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 specified battery type 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.
  • Do not carry or store batteries with other metal objects such as necklaces, hairpins, metal coins, or keys.
  • If the batteries do leak, avoid contact with the leaked fluid. If the battery fluid should come in contact with your eyes, mouth, or skin, wash immediately with water and consult a doctor. Battery fluid is corrosive and may possibly cause loss of sight or chemical burns.

Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.

Caution

Regarding the AG-Stomp Guitar Power Supply Function

This guitar is not compatible with the power supply function on the AG-Stomp acoustic guitar preamplifier. Using the guitar power supply function on the AGStomp can damage the guitar’s built-in preamplifier resulting in abnormal sound output, tuner operation, etc.* Before connecting the guitar to the AG-Stomp, make sure that the AG-Stomp’s guitar power supply function is switched OFF (switch OFF the +9V SUPPLY switch) and insert a battery into the guitar’s battery holder.

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. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.
  2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another 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: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements 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 users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to bethe source of interference, which can be determined by turningthe unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem byusing one of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/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 can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

  • 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)

 

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