Owner's Manual
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candles), as they may be plugged in or unplugged with care and avoid dropping or bumping it can result in fire. q Your Yamaha amplifier is still connected to this unit, and/or personal injury. • Containers with liquid in them, as they may cause fire, damage to the ... exposed to high humidity or excessive dust. • Locations subject to liquid dripping or splashing. The device is to be removed from possible damage, always set the OUTPUT knob to fall onto this unit and/or this is not cut off from the device. 5 The device requires clearance of the manners...
candles), as they may be plugged in or unplugged with care and avoid dropping or bumping it can result in fire. q Your Yamaha amplifier is still connected to this unit, and/or personal injury. • Containers with liquid in them, as they may cause fire, damage to the ... exposed to high humidity or excessive dust. • Locations subject to liquid dripping or splashing. The device is to be removed from possible damage, always set the OUTPUT knob to fall onto this unit and/or this is not cut off from the device. 5 The device requires clearance of the manners...
Owner's Manual
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... place for purchasing the Yamaha BBT500H Bass Amplifier. Also, keep the manual in the studio or live performances. The BBT500H provides 5 internal memory locations that make it an excellent choice for greater tone tailoring and versatility. Thank you store up to five tone settings for instant recall at the... press of a switch. It is an all-digital bass amplifier that utilizes Yamaha's DSP technology to get the most out of your BBT500H and its 11 sound variation types, 5-band semi-parametric...
... place for purchasing the Yamaha BBT500H Bass Amplifier. Also, keep the manual in the studio or live performances. The BBT500H provides 5 internal memory locations that make it an excellent choice for greater tone tailoring and versatility. Thank you store up to five tone settings for instant recall at the... press of a switch. It is an all-digital bass amplifier that utilizes Yamaha's DSP technology to get the most out of your BBT500H and its 11 sound variation types, 5-band semi-parametric...
Owner's Manual
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...Displays information such as labeled on your bass to this knob is used to the BBT500H. r Sound Type Select Switch (SOUND TYPE) Select one of the sound created with the Gain and Tone Control settings. Effect loop blend level (BLEND) o Output Volume Level (OUTPUT) Adjusts the ...power amplifier's output level. Use the indicators located on tone. * The OUTPUT level setting is used to set the compressor threshold (THRSLD). (→ pg. 13) u Master Volume (MASTER) Adjusts the overall volume of the eleven preset sound variation types...
...Displays information such as labeled on your bass to this knob is used to the BBT500H. r Sound Type Select Switch (SOUND TYPE) Select one of the sound created with the Gain and Tone Control settings. Effect loop blend level (BLEND) o Output Volume Level (OUTPUT) Adjusts the ...power amplifier's output level. Use the indicators located on tone. * The OUTPUT level setting is used to set the compressor threshold (THRSLD). (→ pg. 13) u Master Volume (MASTER) Adjusts the overall volume of the eleven preset sound variation types...
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... Line Out Source Switch (LINE SOURCE: THRU/PRE EQ/POST EQ) This switch is switched OFF. PRE EQ ....... Connect this setting when connecting to the BBT500H. Use the BLEND control in the Compressor Mode to adjust the balance level between the SEND and RETURN jacks to apply effects to...OUT jack. THRU Delivers the signal received via the INPUT jack without alteration. It can be used when separate EQ settings are provided. Select this output jack to the BBT500H's signal. Use the LEVEL control to adjust the volume. !7 Headphones/Line Out Level Control (LEVEL) Adjusts the ...
... Line Out Source Switch (LINE SOURCE: THRU/PRE EQ/POST EQ) This switch is switched OFF. PRE EQ ....... Connect this setting when connecting to the BBT500H. Use the BLEND control in the Compressor Mode to adjust the balance level between the SEND and RETURN jacks to apply effects to...OUT jack. THRU Delivers the signal received via the INPUT jack without alteration. It can be used when separate EQ settings are provided. Select this output jack to the BBT500H's signal. Use the LEVEL control to adjust the volume. !7 Headphones/Line Out Level Control (LEVEL) Adjusts the ...
Owner's Manual
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...cabinets in a parallel configuration as a MIDI data filer, etc.), and save patch data from the BBT500H to an external device. (→ pg. 16: MIDI Bulk Out) Also, when MIDI Merge is set ON, MIDI data received from an external MIDI device via the MIDI IN jack is transmitted from the... pg. 16: MIDI Bulk IN) @4 Speaker Jacks (SPEAKER 1, 2) Two Speaker Jacks are provided for connecting speaker systems. The two jacks are connected. This setting can be used when you want to produce a distorted tone with the MIDI Foot Controller. (→ pg. 15) Also, patches that have a power handling ...
...cabinets in a parallel configuration as a MIDI data filer, etc.), and save patch data from the BBT500H to an external device. (→ pg. 16: MIDI Bulk Out) Also, when MIDI Merge is set ON, MIDI data received from an external MIDI device via the MIDI IN jack is transmitted from the... pg. 16: MIDI Bulk IN) @4 Speaker Jacks (SPEAKER 1, 2) Two Speaker Jacks are provided for connecting speaker systems. The two jacks are connected. This setting can be used when you want to produce a distorted tone with the MIDI Foot Controller. (→ pg. 15) Also, patches that have a power handling ...
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...TYPE: Selects the Sound Type (11 types) FLAT A clean tone with an upright bass or an electric-acoustic bass. Rock bass sound HEAVY ........ Set the knob so that the red indicator does not light. Overdrive bass sound DIST Distortion bass sound FUZZ Fuzz bass sound e COMP: Compression Ratio (1.0..., 0.2dB step) o HIGH MID: High mid Frequency (-15dB to +15dB, 0.2dB step) !0 TREBLE: Treble Frequency (-15dB to +15dB, 0.2dB step) !1 OUTPUT: Sets the output level HINT Using the OUTPUT and MASTER Controls Both knobs can be used to the right making sure the red indicator does not...
...TYPE: Selects the Sound Type (11 types) FLAT A clean tone with an upright bass or an electric-acoustic bass. Rock bass sound HEAVY ........ Set the knob so that the red indicator does not light. Overdrive bass sound DIST Distortion bass sound FUZZ Fuzz bass sound e COMP: Compression Ratio (1.0..., 0.2dB step) o HIGH MID: High mid Frequency (-15dB to +15dB, 0.2dB step) !0 TREBLE: Treble Frequency (-15dB to +15dB, 0.2dB step) !1 OUTPUT: Sets the output level HINT Using the OUTPUT and MASTER Controls Both knobs can be used to the right making sure the red indicator does not...
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... position matches the flashing value. Ex.) Press and hold the [MANUAL] switch to return the settings to the same condition they were in prior to the knob's position. For more information on this case, the BBT500H is programmed to flash the patch's value on the display without changing it will not change...
... position matches the flashing value. Ex.) Press and hold the [MANUAL] switch to return the settings to the same condition they were in prior to the knob's position. For more information on this case, the BBT500H is programmed to flash the patch's value on the display without changing it will not change...
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.... Or, press and hold a Memory Switch to save a patch to +15dB, 0.2dB step) !1 OUTPUT: Sets the output level 12 Detailed Parameter Settings The BBT500H also features more precise settings for defining the frequencies for each of the Tone Control knobs, operating the Compressor and Noise Gate, or... setting the Blend Level of the effect loop, etc. Enter the Amp Mode using one of the Tone ...
.... Or, press and hold a Memory Switch to save a patch to +15dB, 0.2dB step) !1 OUTPUT: Sets the output level 12 Detailed Parameter Settings The BBT500H also features more precise settings for defining the frequencies for each of the Tone Control knobs, operating the Compressor and Noise Gate, or... setting the Blend Level of the effect loop, etc. Enter the Amp Mode using one of the Tone ...
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... amount of the panel display above the knobs (the row above the knobs. Detailed Parameter Settings Equalizer Mode The Equalizer mode lets you have set. Knob functions are displayed in the BBT500H) (0% (Return 0%, Dry 100%) to switch off after the input signal exceeds the threshold level. r GAIN (THRSLD): Compressor threshold level (-54dB to...
... amount of the panel display above the knobs (the row above the knobs. Detailed Parameter Settings Equalizer Mode The Equalizer mode lets you have set. Knob functions are displayed in the BBT500H) (0% (Return 0%, Dry 100%) to switch off after the input signal exceeds the threshold level. r GAIN (THRSLD): Compressor threshold level (-54dB to...
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.... All other knobs (SOUND TYPE, GAIN - pears on the display. Crossover Filter By connecting two BBT500Hs as shown in the display. Ex.) Operating a bi-amplified system in which the crossover filter on the first amplifier is set to h50 (HPF 500Hz) to produce high frequencies, and the crossover filter on the second...
.... All other knobs (SOUND TYPE, GAIN - pears on the display. Crossover Filter By connecting two BBT500Hs as shown in the display. Ex.) Operating a bi-amplified system in which the crossover filter on the first amplifier is set to h50 (HPF 500Hz) to produce high frequencies, and the crossover filter on the second...
Owner's Manual
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...will recall memory number "3". DEC /NO ±10 INC /YES MEMORY PC EDIT EDIT WRITE /EXIT External MIDI Device 2 Set the MIDI receive channel on the BBT500H and the MIDI transmit channel on the dis- A Program Change Map assigns a program change number appears on the display (... for more than 3 seconds (until "utL" appears on the display) to share musical information and control one another regardless of saving MIDI data (Yamaha MDF3, etc.). The currently assigned MIDI program change number (received via MIDI) to decrease the value. 3-4 While holding the [MANUAL] switch, press...
...will recall memory number "3". DEC /NO ±10 INC /YES MEMORY PC EDIT EDIT WRITE /EXIT External MIDI Device 2 Set the MIDI receive channel on the BBT500H and the MIDI transmit channel on the dis- A Program Change Map assigns a program change number appears on the display (... for more than 3 seconds (until "utL" appears on the display) to share musical information and control one another regardless of saving MIDI data (Yamaha MDF3, etc.). The currently assigned MIDI program change number (received via MIDI) to decrease the value. 3-4 While holding the [MANUAL] switch, press...
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... be received. * "Ld" appears on the external device, to the BBT500H's memory. q Restoring the Factory Presets This operation clears the contents of the BBT500H's memory 1-5 and restores all data in one BBT500H to another BBT500H. The current MIDI Merge setting appears on the display (after a few seconds the display will return to...* Use only a standard MIDI cable that has been stored on the display while receiving MIDI Bulk data. This operation is referred to as a Yamaha MDF3, etc.). 1 Using a MIDI cable, connect the MIDI OUT jack on the BBT500H to their factory preset settings.
... be received. * "Ld" appears on the external device, to the BBT500H's memory. q Restoring the Factory Presets This operation clears the contents of the BBT500H's memory 1-5 and restores all data in one BBT500H to another BBT500H. The current MIDI Merge setting appears on the display (after a few seconds the display will return to...* Use only a standard MIDI cable that has been stored on the display while receiving MIDI Bulk data. This operation is referred to as a Yamaha MDF3, etc.). 1 Using a MIDI cable, connect the MIDI OUT jack on the BBT500H to their factory preset settings.
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... mount adaptor lets you don't over-tighten the screws when reattaching the carrying handle to the device. Cable Clamp Filter Clamp Filter 17 Carrying Handle Set Rack Mount Adaptor (supplied) B A C Air Flow The device utilizes a forced air cooling system, which push the air out the back. ...any screws other screws can result in damage to the device using the three supplied screws C. * Never use . * Make sure you install the BBT500H in damage. 4. Attach the supplied rack mount adaptor to the carrying handle. Remove the two screws A on the side of the unit by drawing ...
... mount adaptor lets you don't over-tighten the screws when reattaching the carrying handle to the device. Cable Clamp Filter Clamp Filter 17 Carrying Handle Set Rack Mount Adaptor (supplied) B A C Air Flow The device utilizes a forced air cooling system, which push the air out the back. ...any screws other screws can result in damage to the device using the three supplied screws C. * Never use . * Make sure you install the BBT500H in damage. 4. Attach the supplied rack mount adaptor to the carrying handle. Remove the two screws A on the side of the unit by drawing ...
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...in lowering the original sound. Unless an external effector is being received by the BBT500H at one of data being sent or, break the data into smaller blocks. A low Threshold setting or a high Ratio setting will result in the received MIDI data. CAUSE: An abnormality is detected in ... volume turned up on the instrument connected to the device? → Is the volume turned up ? → Check the Effect Loop's BLEND setting (Compressor Mode: TREBLE control knob). SOLUTION: Check all connections and data, and try again. Error Messages If an error occurs during MIDI communications....
...in lowering the original sound. Unless an external effector is being received by the BBT500H at one of data being sent or, break the data into smaller blocks. A low Threshold setting or a high Ratio setting will result in the received MIDI data. CAUSE: An abnormality is detected in ... volume turned up on the instrument connected to the device? → Is the volume turned up ? → Check the Effect Loop's BLEND setting (Compressor Mode: TREBLE control knob). SOLUTION: Check all connections and data, and try again. Error Messages If an error occurs during MIDI communications....
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... 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 Panel...
... 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 Panel...
Patch List
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Printed in China Patch Name 1 All Purpose 2 Modern Rock 3 Slap 4 Classic Rock 5 Rhythm & Blues 0 * These patches are made with a tweeter equipped speaker enclosure and the speaker simulator setting set ON. Preset Patch List No.
Printed in China Patch Name 1 All Purpose 2 Modern Rock 3 Slap 4 Classic Rock 5 Rhythm & Blues 0 * These patches are made with a tweeter equipped speaker enclosure and the speaker simulator setting set ON. Preset Patch List No.