Owner's Manual
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...at the press of a highly efficient digital power amplifier in a safe, convenient place for purchasing the Yamaha BBT500H Bass Amplifier. that let you for future reference. The BBT500H offers bassists precision sound tailoring and control with extensive sound tailoring capabilities and simple operation. Also, keep the...10 Getting sound output 10 Adjusting the Input Level 10 Sound Setting 10 Storing and Recalling Patches 11 Detailed Parameter Settings 12 Amp Mode 12 Equalizer Mode 13 Compressor Mode 13 Utility Mode 14 Attaching the Rack Mount Adaptor 17 Air Flow 17 Attaching ...
...at the press of a highly efficient digital power amplifier in a safe, convenient place for purchasing the Yamaha BBT500H Bass Amplifier. that let you for future reference. The BBT500H offers bassists precision sound tailoring and control with extensive sound tailoring capabilities and simple operation. Also, keep the...10 Getting sound output 10 Adjusting the Input Level 10 Sound Setting 10 Storing and Recalling Patches 11 Detailed Parameter Settings 12 Amp Mode 12 Equalizer Mode 13 Compressor Mode 13 Utility Mode 14 Attaching the Rack Mount Adaptor 17 Air Flow 17 Attaching ...
Owner's Manual
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... (PEQ Q) of the 1-band parametric equalizer. (→ pg. 13) In the Compressor Mode, this knob is used to select the unit's operating mode. • Amp Mode (→ pg. 12) • Equalizer Mode (→ pg. 13) • Compressor Mode (→ pg. 13) • Utility Mode (→ pg....Power Switch This is the unit's main power switch. * Always set the OUTPUT volume to "0" before switching the power ON or OFF to the BBT500H. and Canadian models only To protect against electromagnetic waves, attach the supplied Clamp Filter to the cable connecting the bass guitar to the amplifier. (...
... (PEQ Q) of the 1-band parametric equalizer. (→ pg. 13) In the Compressor Mode, this knob is used to select the unit's operating mode. • Amp Mode (→ pg. 12) • Equalizer Mode (→ pg. 13) • Compressor Mode (→ pg. 13) • Utility Mode (→ pg....Power Switch This is the unit's main power switch. * Always set the OUTPUT volume to "0" before switching the power ON or OFF to the BBT500H. and Canadian models only To protect against electromagnetic waves, attach the supplied Clamp Filter to the cable connecting the bass guitar to the amplifier. (...
Owner's Manual
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...@0 @1 @2 @3 @4 @5 Supplied power cable Tuner Clamp Filter (→ pg. 17) * For U.S. Connect this setting when connecting to create a bi-amp system. THRU Delivers the signal received via the INPUT jack without alteration. Mixer or Additional Amplifier Headphones Save patches to a MIDI device Use a MIDI controller... to select the signal that the power on another BBT500H. (→ pg. 14) !5 Effect Loop (FX LOOP) • Effect Send Jack (SEND) • Effect Return Jack (RETURN...
...@0 @1 @2 @3 @4 @5 Supplied power cable Tuner Clamp Filter (→ pg. 17) * For U.S. Connect this setting when connecting to create a bi-amp system. THRU Delivers the signal received via the INPUT jack without alteration. Mixer or Additional Amplifier Headphones Save patches to a MIDI device Use a MIDI controller... to select the signal that the power on another BBT500H. (→ pg. 14) !5 Effect Loop (FX LOOP) • Effect Send Jack (SEND) • Effect Return Jack (RETURN...
Owner's Manual
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... sound than the CLASSIC setting DRIVE ......... The OUTPUT knob is the power amplifier's output volume and its setting is not saved in memory. r GAIN: Pre-Amp Gain (0 to 10, 0.1 step) t MASTER: Master Volume (0 to 10, 0.1 step) y BASS: Bass Frequency (-15dB to +15dB, 0.2dB step) u LOW MID: Low Mid Frequency (-15dB to...
... sound than the CLASSIC setting DRIVE ......... The OUTPUT knob is the power amplifier's output volume and its setting is not saved in memory. r GAIN: Pre-Amp Gain (0 to 10, 0.1 step) t MASTER: Master Volume (0 to 10, 0.1 step) y BASS: Bass Frequency (-15dB to +15dB, 0.2dB step) u LOW MID: Low Mid Frequency (-15dB to...
Owner's Manual
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... display when the knob is turned. * After the BBT500H's power is switched ON or the [MANUAL] switch is pressed, nothing is shown in the Amp Mode, Equalizer Mode, and Compressor Mode are saved when patch data is selected. Amp Mode Each knob functions in the manner it is used... to set the crossover filter, and individual MIDI settings. Detailed Parameter Settings The BBT500H also features more precise settings for defining the frequencies for each of ...
... display when the knob is turned. * After the BBT500H's power is switched ON or the [MANUAL] switch is pressed, nothing is shown in the Amp Mode, Equalizer Mode, and Compressor Mode are saved when patch data is selected. Amp Mode Each knob functions in the manner it is used... to set the crossover filter, and individual MIDI settings. Detailed Parameter Settings The BBT500H also features more precise settings for defining the frequencies for each of ...
Owner's Manual
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... steps) !1 OUTPUT: Sets the output level Gain t PEQ G + r PEQ Q 0.1 20 0 - u LOW MID (C. TREBLE) in the Amp Mode. To enter the Compressor Mode, press and hold the [FUNCTION] switch until the knob functions are displayed in the BBT500H) (0% (Return 0%, Dry 100%) to 8.00kHz, 255 steps) !0 TREBLE (FREQ): Sets the center/cutoff frequency of...
... steps) !1 OUTPUT: Sets the output level Gain t PEQ G + r PEQ Q 0.1 20 0 - u LOW MID (C. TREBLE) in the Amp Mode. To enter the Compressor Mode, press and hold the [FUNCTION] switch until the knob functions are displayed in the BBT500H) (0% (Return 0%, Dry 100%) to 8.00kHz, 255 steps) !0 TREBLE (FREQ): Sets the center/cutoff frequency of...
Owner's Manual
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...(Default channel: 1) * MIDI data can do things like select a patch from the BBT500H's memory using an external MIDI device like the MFC10 Yamaha MIDI Foot Controller, etc. For example, when the BBT500H receives "Program Change Number 1" from an external MIDI device is received by sending the ...value and Memory Switch [1] to decrease the value. 3-6 If necessary, repeat steps 3-2 through 3-5. 3-7 Press the [FUNCTION] switch to enter the Amp Mode. 4 Now, when a program change number transmitted from an external MIDI device, it will recall the corresponding memory number that is set in the...
...(Default channel: 1) * MIDI data can do things like select a patch from the BBT500H's memory using an external MIDI device like the MFC10 Yamaha MIDI Foot Controller, etc. For example, when the BBT500H receives "Program Change Number 1" from an external MIDI device is received by sending the ...value and Memory Switch [1] to decrease the value. 3-6 If necessary, repeat steps 3-2 through 3-5. 3-7 Press the [FUNCTION] switch to enter the Amp Mode. 4 Now, when a program change number transmitted from an external MIDI device, it will recall the corresponding memory number that is set in the...
Owner's Manual
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...is in memory 1-5 and Utility Mode settings) to a device that is referred to as a Yamaha MDF3, etc.). 1 Using a MIDI cable, connect the MIDI OUT jack on the BBT500H to the BBT500H's memory. BBT500H Rear Panel MIDI Cable MIDI OUT MIDI IN External MIDI Device 2 Hold the [FUNCTION] switch for... [2]) or "oFF" (Memory Switch [1]). 4 Press the [FUNCTION] switch to "utL"). When set to "oFF" (OFF) data will return to enter the Amp Mode. Use of data (1-5, ALL) to "utL"). The current MIDI Merge setting appears on the display (after a few seconds the display will not be used...
...is in memory 1-5 and Utility Mode settings) to a device that is referred to as a Yamaha MDF3, etc.). 1 Using a MIDI cable, connect the MIDI OUT jack on the BBT500H to the BBT500H's memory. BBT500H Rear Panel MIDI Cable MIDI OUT MIDI IN External MIDI Device 2 Hold the [FUNCTION] switch for... [2]) or "oFF" (Memory Switch [1]). 4 Press the [FUNCTION] switch to "utL"). When set to "oFF" (OFF) data will return to enter the Amp Mode. Use of data (1-5, ALL) to "utL"). The current MIDI Merge setting appears on the display (after a few seconds the display will not be used...
Owner's Manual
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... Simulator ON/LINE/OFF (SPEAKER, LINE OUT) Effect Loop Monaural Send/Return, Level Switch (-20dB/+4dB), Effect Blend Control User Memory 5 User Memory (Sound Type, Amp Settings, Compressor, Effect Blend) MIDI Functions Receive Transmit Program Change, Control Change, Bulk In Program Change, Control Change, Bulk Out, Merge Out Controllers/Switches Front...
... Simulator ON/LINE/OFF (SPEAKER, LINE OUT) Effect Loop Monaural Send/Return, Level Switch (-20dB/+4dB), Effect Blend Control User Memory 5 User Memory (Sound Type, Amp Settings, Compressor, Effect Blend) MIDI Functions Receive Transmit Program Change, Control Change, Bulk In Program Change, Control Change, Bulk Out, Merge Out Controllers/Switches Front...