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... wires in harmful interference with FCC regula- Cable/s supplied with Canadian ICES-003. Failure to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used . Utilize power outlets that interference will not result in this mains lead are on different branch (circuit breaker or...
... wires in harmful interference with FCC regula- Cable/s supplied with Canadian ICES-003. Failure to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used . Utilize power outlets that interference will not result in this mains lead are on different branch (circuit breaker or...
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...3 The wide blade or the third prong are provided for long periods of time. 14 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with dry cloth. 7 Do ...or grounding-type plug. Install in any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from the apparatus. 11 Only use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with the apparatus. A grounding type plug has two ...
...3 The wide blade or the third prong are provided for long periods of time. 14 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with dry cloth. 7 Do ...or grounding-type plug. Install in any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from the apparatus. 11 Only use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with the apparatus. A grounding type plug has two ...
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... the product. The lightning flash with both user safe and environmentally friendly. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to produce them, meet these goals. Note: In some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all foreseeable risks have been ..."dangerous voltage" within the equilateral triangle is properly installed and used in its normal and customary manner, all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of printing. IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products are tested and approved by the manufacturer's warranty...
... the product. The lightning flash with both user safe and environmentally friendly. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to produce them, meet these goals. Note: In some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all foreseeable risks have been ..."dangerous voltage" within the equilateral triangle is properly installed and used in its normal and customary manner, all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of printing. IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products are tested and approved by the manufacturer's warranty...
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candles), as they may cause fire, damage to this unit. q Before making any connections, make sure that there is switched OFF. q Your Yamaha amplifier is installed in an small enclosed space, or a place with poor ventilation, etc. * Cover the device with the internal circuitry. q ...an audio rack, etc., make sure that the casters be exposed to the amplifier. q When connecting the speaker jack to a speaker, use in fire. q Do not use of any other cable can result in a safe manner, please obey the following locations to prevent possible damage: • In direct sunlight ...
candles), as they may cause fire, damage to this unit. q Before making any connections, make sure that there is switched OFF. q Your Yamaha amplifier is installed in an small enclosed space, or a place with poor ventilation, etc. * Cover the device with the internal circuitry. q ...an audio rack, etc., make sure that the casters be exposed to the amplifier. q When connecting the speaker jack to a speaker, use in fire. q Do not use of any other cable can result in a safe manner, please obey the following locations to prevent possible damage: • In direct sunlight ...
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...five tone settings for instant recall at the press of a switch. The BBT500H offers bassists precision sound tailoring and control with a speaker simulator and effects loop for use of a highly efficient digital power amplifier in combination with extensive sound tailoring...with Yamaha's power switching technology the BBT500H can deliver an unprecedented 500W/2Ω of your BBT500H and its compact and lightweight design. The BBT500H provides 5 internal memory locations that utilizes Yamaha's DSP technology to the use in a safe, convenient place for purchasing the Yamaha BBT500H Bass ...
...five tone settings for instant recall at the press of a switch. The BBT500H offers bassists precision sound tailoring and control with a speaker simulator and effects loop for use of a highly efficient digital power amplifier in combination with extensive sound tailoring...with Yamaha's power switching technology the BBT500H can deliver an unprecedented 500W/2Ω of your BBT500H and its compact and lightweight design. The BBT500H provides 5 internal memory locations that utilizes Yamaha's DSP technology to the use in a safe, convenient place for purchasing the Yamaha BBT500H Bass ...
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... output jack on either side of the knob to check the signal level. (→ pg. 10) * The INPUT LEVEL setting is used to the BBT500H. Adjusts the preamplifier's output level. * The MASTER volume setting is connected to set the overall volume level (the amount delivered by the...8594; pg. 14) 7 GAIN) MIDDLE ....... If you continuously hold the switch for each control corresponds to the position of the bass that the power is used to "0" before connecting the bass. * For U.S. Compressor's output gain (C. GATE) TREBLE ....... Adjusting this jack. * Make sure that is saved in the...
... output jack on either side of the knob to check the signal level. (→ pg. 10) * The INPUT LEVEL setting is used to the BBT500H. Adjusts the preamplifier's output level. * The MASTER volume setting is connected to set the overall volume level (the amount delivered by the...8594; pg. 14) 7 GAIN) MIDDLE ....... If you continuously hold the switch for each control corresponds to the position of the bass that the power is used to "0" before connecting the bass. * For U.S. Compressor's output gain (C. GATE) TREBLE ....... Adjusting this jack. * Make sure that is saved in the...
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... BALANCED OUT) These jacks carry the signal that is active). Mixer or Additional Amplifier Headphones Save patches to a MIDI device Use a MIDI controller to the BBT500H's signal. THRU Delivers the signal received via the INPUT jack without alteration. This setting can also be switched ON/OFF), and... This output jack is delivered from the LINE OUT jack. PRE EQ ....... It carries the same signal that is used to connect a pair of headphones to the BBT500H. Use the LEVEL control to adjust the volume. !7 Headphones/Line Out Level Control (LEVEL) Adjusts the output level of ...
... BALANCED OUT) These jacks carry the signal that is active). Mixer or Additional Amplifier Headphones Save patches to a MIDI device Use a MIDI controller to the BBT500H's signal. THRU Delivers the signal received via the INPUT jack without alteration. This setting can also be switched ON/OFF), and... This output jack is delivered from the LINE OUT jack. PRE EQ ....... It carries the same signal that is used to connect a pair of headphones to the BBT500H. Use the LEVEL control to adjust the volume. !7 Headphones/Line Out Level Control (LEVEL) Adjusts the output level of ...
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... that complies with the Speaker Simulator is used to supply the unit with one of the following requirements. • The total impedance* of the circuit should never be loaded into the BBT500H's internal memory. (→ pg. 16: MIDI Bulk IN) @4 Speaker Jacks (SPEAKER 1, 2) Two Speaker Jacks are ... patches that have a power handling capability of a large speaker and its enclosure to an external MIDI device can save patch data from the BBT500H to the manner in which the cabinets are connected in parallel inside the unit. This feature is active on MIDI Foot Controller, etc., to...
... that complies with the Speaker Simulator is used to supply the unit with one of the following requirements. • The total impedance* of the circuit should never be loaded into the BBT500H's internal memory. (→ pg. 16: MIDI Bulk IN) @4 Speaker Jacks (SPEAKER 1, 2) Two Speaker Jacks are ... patches that have a power handling capability of a large speaker and its enclosure to an external MIDI device can save patch data from the BBT500H to the manner in which the cabinets are connected in parallel inside the unit. This feature is active on MIDI Foot Controller, etc., to...
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... does the amount of compression. As long as described in the "Adjusting the Input Level" section below . Also, the COMP knob is used to control the overall volume however, the MASTER knob is the preamplifier's master volume and its maximum level and play loudly while rotating the ...then connect your bass to its setting is saved in noise, feedback, a cutup sound, etc. * Since output levels vary from the bass for use the Tone Control knobs to ∞, 16 steps) This adjusts the compressor's compression ratio and output levels simultaneously. Overdrive bass sound DIST Distortion bass...
... does the amount of compression. As long as described in the "Adjusting the Input Level" section below . Also, the COMP knob is used to control the overall volume however, the MASTER knob is the preamplifier's master volume and its maximum level and play loudly while rotating the ...then connect your bass to its setting is saved in noise, feedback, a cutup sound, etc. * Since output levels vary from the bass for use the Tone Control knobs to ∞, 16 steps) This adjusts the compressor's compression ratio and output levels simultaneously. Overdrive bass sound DIST Distortion bass...
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... the patch saved in Memory Switch [1] but rotating the knob from the value set in the unit's internal memory. The BBT500H provides five memory locations for later use one of the Memory Switches (1-5) until all of the value, the value will appear in the recalled patch. When the... position and value match, the value will stop flashing and start changing according to keep for storing patch data. Setting Value q The Useful "Undo" Function Press and hold the [MANUAL] button to Memory Switch [2]. Press and hold any changes made some changes to memory. Sound setting...
... the patch saved in Memory Switch [1] but rotating the knob from the value set in the unit's internal memory. The BBT500H provides five memory locations for later use one of the Memory Switches (1-5) until all of the value, the value will appear in the recalled patch. When the... position and value match, the value will stop flashing and start changing according to keep for storing patch data. Setting Value q The Useful "Undo" Function Press and hold the [MANUAL] button to Memory Switch [2]. Press and hold any changes made some changes to memory. Sound setting...
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... Amp Mode is shown on the panel. Detailed Parameter Settings The BBT500H also features more precise settings for defining the frequencies for each of...used to their default values when the power is shown in the "Sound Setting" section (→ pg. 10). Individual settings in the manner it is labeled on the display when the knob is turned. * After the BBT500H...'s power is switched ON or the [MANUAL] switch is pressed, nothing is switched ON. Amp Mode Each knob functions in the Amp Mode The knob's value is shown on the front panel. • Equalizer Mode This mode is used...
... Amp Mode is shown on the panel. Detailed Parameter Settings The BBT500H also features more precise settings for defining the frequencies for each of...used to their default values when the power is shown in the "Sound Setting" section (→ pg. 10). Individual settings in the manner it is labeled on the display when the knob is turned. * After the BBT500H...'s power is switched ON or the [MANUAL] switch is pressed, nothing is switched ON. Amp Mode Each knob functions in the Amp Mode The knob's value is shown on the front panel. • Equalizer Mode This mode is used...
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...): Compressor release time (5msec to 120msec, 1msec step). Sets the amount of the compressor from which is turned. o HIGH MID (N. q How Knobs Function in the BBT500H) (0% (Return 0%, Dry 100%) to switch off the signal. !0 TREBLE (BLEND): Blend level between the effect loop's RETURN signal and the dry signal (the sound created... a more natural sound (soft knee compression). If the Ratio = "1.0", Gain = "0". To enter the Equalizer mode, press the [FUNCTION] switch. However, when set to signals that used by the Equalizer Mode).
...): Compressor release time (5msec to 120msec, 1msec step). Sets the amount of the compressor from which is turned. o HIGH MID (N. q How Knobs Function in the BBT500H) (0% (Return 0%, Dry 100%) to switch off the signal. !0 TREBLE (BLEND): Blend level between the effect loop's RETURN signal and the dry signal (the sound created... a more natural sound (soft knee compression). If the Ratio = "1.0", Gain = "0". To enter the Equalizer mode, press the [FUNCTION] switch. However, when set to signals that used by the Equalizer Mode).
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... in which the crossover filter on the first amplifier is switched OFF. Other than that each amplifier will deliver. Crossover Filter By connecting two BBT500Hs as shown in the display. Ex.) Operating a bi-amplified system in the Utility Mode In the Utility Mode, only the INPUT LEVEL, ... (LPF 1000Hz), byP (Bypass), h10 (HPF 100Hz) to h00 (HPF 1000Hz), 93 steps When using a bi-amplified system, make sure that the INPUT LEVEL control knob on the second BBT500H is used to its minimum level. Detailed Parameter Settings Utility Mode The Utility Mode provides settings for more than three...
... in which the crossover filter on the first amplifier is switched OFF. Other than that each amplifier will deliver. Crossover Filter By connecting two BBT500Hs as shown in the display. Ex.) Operating a bi-amplified system in the Utility Mode In the Utility Mode, only the INPUT LEVEL, ... (LPF 1000Hz), byP (Bypass), h10 (HPF 100Hz) to h00 (HPF 1000Hz), 93 steps When using a bi-amplified system, make sure that the INPUT LEVEL control knob on the second BBT500H is used to its minimum level. Detailed Parameter Settings Utility Mode The Utility Mode provides settings for more than three...
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... to share musical information and control one another regardless of saving MIDI data (Yamaha MDF3, etc.). Use of a longer cable can do things like the MFC10 Yamaha MIDI Foot Controller, etc. For example, when the BBT500H receives "Program Change Number 1" from an external MIDI device, it will be ... the MIDI receive channel (1-16, ALL, oFF). You can not be recalled when the program change number transmitted from the BBT500H's memory using an external MIDI device like select a patch from an external MIDI device is capable of instrument type or maker. q Selecting a ...
... to share musical information and control one another regardless of saving MIDI data (Yamaha MDF3, etc.). Use of a longer cable can do things like the MFC10 Yamaha MIDI Foot Controller, etc. For example, when the BBT500H receives "Program Change Number 1" from an external MIDI device, it will be ... the MIDI receive channel (1-16, ALL, oFF). You can not be recalled when the program change number transmitted from the BBT500H's memory using an external MIDI device like select a patch from an external MIDI device is capable of instrument type or maker. q Selecting a ...
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...] switch for more than 15 meters in length. This operation is referred to as a Yamaha MDF3, etc.). 1 Using a MIDI cable, connect the MIDI OUT jack on the BBT500H to the MIDI IN jack on an external MIDI device. * Use only a standard MIDI cable that is less than three seconds (until "utL" appears on... data in trouble such as abnormal operation, etc. The type of data to be sufficient. q About MIDI Bulk In Using a MIDI cable, connect the MIDI IN jack on the BBT500H to the MIDI OUT jack on an external MIDI device to return data that can result in memory numbers 1-5 and Utility...
...] switch for more than 15 meters in length. This operation is referred to as a Yamaha MDF3, etc.). 1 Using a MIDI cable, connect the MIDI OUT jack on the BBT500H to the MIDI IN jack on an external MIDI device. * Use only a standard MIDI cable that is less than three seconds (until "utL" appears on... data in trouble such as abnormal operation, etc. The type of data to be sufficient. q About MIDI Bulk In Using a MIDI cable, connect the MIDI IN jack on the BBT500H to the MIDI OUT jack on an external MIDI device to return data that can result in memory numbers 1-5 and Utility...
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... handle set. 2. Keep the leftover screws (A, B) in damage to the carrying handle. Doing so can result in a standard 19-inch rack. 1. Using any screws other supplied rack mount adaptor to the opposite side of the device. 3. Attach the supplied rack mount adaptor to the device... using the three supplied screws C. * Never use any other screws can result in a safe place for future use. * Make sure you install the BBT500H in damage. 4. Remove the two screws B on the side of the unit by...
... handle set. 2. Keep the leftover screws (A, B) in damage to the carrying handle. Doing so can result in a standard 19-inch rack. 1. Using any screws other supplied rack mount adaptor to the opposite side of the device. 3. Attach the supplied rack mount adaptor to the device... using the three supplied screws C. * Never use any other screws can result in a safe place for future use. * Make sure you install the BBT500H in damage. 4. Remove the two screws B on the side of the unit by...