Yamaha Bbt 500 H Manual

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Operating Instructions
Setting Value
The value “4.0” flashes on the display
but rotating the knob from the “3
o’clock” position to the “11 o’clock”
position does not change anything.As the knob goes past the “11
o’clock” position and its position
matches that of the value, the
value will then stop flashing and
start changing according to the
knob’s position.
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...

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The BBT500H also features more precise settings for defining the fre-
quencies 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.
•Equalizer Mode
This mode is used to set the 1-band parametric equalizer and the
center frequency for each of...

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Compressor Mode
The Compressor Mode provides settings for the Compressor, Noise Gate,
and Blend Level for the effect loop.
To enter the Compressor Mode, press and hold the [FUNCTION] switch
until the knob functions are displayed in the upper row of the panel dis-
play above the knobs (the row above that used by the Equalizer Mode).
How Knobs Function in the Compressor
Mode
qINPUT LEVEL: Sets the Input Level
wSOUND TYPE: No function.
eCOMP (RATIO): Compression ratio (1.0 - ∞, 16 steps) *operates the...

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Utility Mode
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.
Entering the Utility Mode
To enter the Utility Mode, from any mode press and hold the [FUNC-
TION] switch for more than 3 seconds, until “
utL” appears on the dis-
play.
INPUTTUNER
OUTSPEAKER
First amplifier (HPF 500Hz)
Second amplifier (LPF500Hz)
SPEAKERProduces
higher
frequencies
above 500Hz...

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STATUS
DATA/CTRLBANK MSB/MAX
BANK LSB/MIN
TOGGLE ON-OFF
/NUMBER OF PGMDEC
/NOINC
/YESMEMORY
EDITPC
EDITWRITE
/EXIT±108.
8.
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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 world-
wide standard communication interface that allows MIDI compatible mu-
sical instruments, computers, and other MIDI devices to share musical
information and control one...

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Detailed Parameter Settings
MIDI Merge Settings
If you want MIDI signals received by the BBT500H’s MIDI IN jack trans-
mitted 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”.
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Press and hold the [FUNCTION] switch for more than three sec-
onds (until “
utL” appears on the display) to enter the Utility Mode.
2 While holding the [MANUAL] switch, press Memory Switch [4].
The current MIDI Merge setting appears on the...

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Attaching the Rack Mount Adaptor
Attach the supplied rack mount adaptor lets you install the BBT500H in a stan-
dard 19-inch rack.
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.
4. In the same manner, attach the other...

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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.
CAUSE:The check sum does not match...

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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
CompressorRATIO, THRSLD, ATTACK, RELEASE,
C. GAIN, KNEE
LimiterON/OFF (SPEAKER, LINE OUT)
Noise GateN. GATE
Crossover FilterLPF/HPF, Cutoff Frequency
Speaker SimulatorON/LINE/OFF (SPEAKER, LINE OUT)
Effect Loop
Monaural Send/Return,...

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  YAMAHA  [ Bass Amplifier ]                           Date:23-Dec-2003
  Model BBT500H         MIDI Implementation Chart         Version : 1.0
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:                   :  Transmitted   :   Recognized   :    Remarks     :
:      Function ... :                :                :                :
:-------------------+----------------+----------------+----------------:
:Basic    Default   : x              : 1 - 16, off    : memorized...