BASS AMPLIFIER BBT500H Owner’s Manual Mode d’emploi Bedienungsanleitung Manual del Usuario Manuale di Istruzioni Handleiding
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) tions does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic products may have either labels similar to the graphics shown below or molded/stamped facsimiles of these graphics on the enclosure. The explanation of these graphics appears on this page. Please observe all cautions indicated on this page and those indicated in the safety instruction section. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
Precautions ● Avoid using your amplifier and speaker in the following locations to prevent possible damage: • In direct sunlight or next to heating equipment. • Extremely cold or hot locations. • Locations exposed to high humidity or excessive dust. • Locations subject to strong shocks or vibration. ● Avoid installing this unit where foreign object may fall onto this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to liquid dripping or splashing.
Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha BBT500H Bass Amplifier. The BBT500H is an all-digital bass amplifier that utilizes Yamaha’s DSP technology to provide bassists with extensive sound tailoring capabilities and simple operation. Thanks to the use of a highly efficient digital power amplifier in combination with Yamaha’s power switching technology the BBT500H can deliver an unprecedented 500W/2Ω of power from its compact and lightweight design.
Panel Controls and Connections Front Panel !0 q !1 w !2 e r !3 t q 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 protect the speaker from damage. w Input Jack (INPUT) This is the unit’s input jack. Connect the output jack on your bass to this jack. * Make sure that the power is switched OFF before connecting the bass. * For U.S.
Panel Controls and Connections Rear Panel Before making any connections, make sure that the power on the BBT500H and all other related devices is switched OFF. Mixer or Additional Amplifier Save patches to a MIDI device Headphones Use a MIDI controller to select patch memory STATUS DATA/CTRL BANK MSB/MAX BANK LSB/MIN TOGGLE ON-OFF /NUMBER OF PGM 8.8.8.
Panel Controls and Connections This setting can be used when you want the line signal processed with the same EQ setting as the speaker. * The FX LOOP is active on both PRE EQ and POST EQ signals. @0 Speaker Simulator Switch (SP SIM: OFF/LINE/ON) This switch is used to switch the Speaker Simulator circuit ON/OFF. When the Speaker Simulator is activated, this special circuit adds the live characteristics of a speaker to the line out signal and headphones output.
Operating Instructions Sound Setting Getting sound output 1 First, make sure that the POWER switch is switched OFF, then connect your bass to the INPUT Jack on the front panel. 2 Rotate the OUTPUT knob fully to the left and then switch the POWER switch ON. To protect the speakers, make sure that the OUTPUT knob is set to “0” whenever switching the POWER switch ON or OFF.
Operating Instructions Storing and Recalling Patches After creating a sound that you like, you can store its settings in the unit’s internal memory. Sound setting data (individual knob settings) is called a Patch. Saving a patch to the unit’s internal memory is called Store. The BBT500H provides five memory locations for storing patch data. Patch data in the memory is stored even when the power is switched OFF, and can be recalled at any time by pressing the patch’s corresponding switch.
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. To access these settings, press the [FUNCTION] switch and use the four Modes described below. • Amp Mode In this mode, each knob functions in the manner it is labeled on the front panel.
Detailed Parameter Settings Equalizer Mode Compressor Mode The Equalizer mode lets you make settings for the internal 1-Band Parametric Equalizer, and set the center frequency (or in the case of the TREBLE control knob, its cutoff frequency) for each of the panel’s Tone Controls (BASS – TREBLE) in the internal five-band equalizer. The Compressor Mode provides settings for the Compressor, Noise Gate, and Blend Level for the effect loop. To enter the Equalizer mode, press the [FUNCTION] switch.
Detailed Parameter Settings Utility Mode Crossover Filter The Utility Mode provides settings for the Crossover Filter and MIDI. These settings are saved internally when you exit the Utility Mode and kept even when the amplifier’s power is switched OFF. By connecting two BBT500Hs as shown in the illustration below, you can create a bi-amplified system, where one amplifier is used to drive high frequencies and a second amplifier drives low.
Detailed Parameter Settings MIDI Settings The BBT500H is MIDI* compatible and equipped with MIDI IN and MIDI OUT jacks. * What is MIDI? The acronym for Musical Instruments Digital Interface, MIDI is a worldwide standard communication interface that allows MIDI compatible musical instruments, computers, and other MIDI devices to share musical information and control one another regardless of instrument type or maker. 3 Create a Program Change Map*.
Detailed Parameter Settings ● MIDI Merge Settings 4 If you want MIDI signals received by the BBT500H’s MIDI IN jack transmitted without alteration to other MIDI devices connected to the BBT500H’s MIDI OUT jack, set the MIDI Merge to “on”, if not, set it to “oFF”. 1 Press and hold the [FUNCTION] switch for more than three seconds (until “utL” appears on the display) to enter the Utility Mode. 2 While holding the [MANUAL] switch, press Memory Switch [4].
Attaching the Rack Mount Adaptor Attach the supplied rack mount adaptor lets you install the BBT500H in a standard 19-inch rack. B 1. Remove the two screws A on the side of the device and remove the carrying handle set. 2. Remove the two screws B on the side of the device. 3. Attach the supplied rack mount adaptor to the device using the three supplied screws C. * Never use any screws other than the supplied screws C. Using any other screws can result in damage. A Carrying Handle Set 4.
Error Messages If an error occurs during operation, one of the following error message numbers will appear on the display. E1: MIDI Receive Buffer Full CAUSE: Too much MIDI data is being received by the BBT500H at one time. SOLUTION: Try reducing the amount of data being sent or, break the data into smaller blocks. E2: Communication Error. CAUSE: An abnormality is detected during MIDI communications. SOLUTION: Check all connections, etc. and try again. E3: Bulk Receive Check Sum Error.
Specifications Power Amplifier Section Class-D power amplifier circuitry Output 500W/2Ω Preamplifier Section All digital signal processing Sound Type: 11 Presets 5-Band Semi Parametric Tone Controls (Variable Frequencies) Parametric Equalizer (PEQ, F, G, Q) Effect Section Connections INPUT: Standard Monaural Phone Jack SPEAKER 1, 2: Standard Monaural Phone Jack PHONES: Standard Stereo Phone Jack LINE OUT (UNBALANCED OUT): Standard Monaural Phone Jack LINE OUT (BALANCED OUT): XLR Jack FX LOOP (SEND/RETURN
YAMAHA [ Bass Amplifier ] Date:23-Dec-2003 Model BBT500H MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.0 +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ : : Transmitted : Recognized : Remarks : : Function ...
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