Yamaha b1d User Manual
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Make sure the power is OFF on all related
equipment before making any connections.
Also, set the amp volume to its lowest setting.
equipment before making any connections.
Also, set the amp volume to its lowest setting.
1. Use the direct bass guitar signal cable to
connect the bass guitar’s output jack to the
B1D’s bass guitar input jack.
B1D’s bass guitar input jack.
* Always connect the direct bass guitar signal cable,
even if you don’t intend to use the direct bass
guitar sound. The direct signal cable is essential for
proper grounding, to minimize noise, and prevent
electric shock.
guitar sound. The direct signal cable is essential for
proper grounding, to minimize noise, and prevent
electric shock.
Connections
2. Use the 13-pin cable to connect the Guitar
MIDI Converter’s Divided Input to the B1D.
Direct Bass Guitar
Signal Cable
Signal Cable
13-pin Cable
* For extra security and to prevent damage it is a
good idea to pass the cable between the strap and
bass guitar body near the body strap pin.
bass guitar body near the body strap pin.
* The special 13-pin cable is of a locking type. To
disconnect the cable, always unlock the cable and
then remove the cable by gripping the plug firmly,
not by pulling on the cable.
then remove the cable by gripping the plug firmly,
not by pulling on the cable.
2. Unplug cable by gripping
the plug firmly.
1. Press release button.
Strap
13-pin Cable
3. Connect the tone generator, bass amp, and
any other related devices to the Guitar
MIDI Converter.
MIDI Converter.
4. Adjust the pickup settings on the Guitar
MIDI Converter (Refer to your Guitar
MIDI Converter manual).
If you are using the G50 Guitar MIDI Con-
verter, set the GUITAR/BASS mode switch
located on the rear panel of the G50 to the
BASS position.
MIDI Converter manual).
If you are using the G50 Guitar MIDI Con-
verter, set the GUITAR/BASS mode switch
located on the rear panel of the G50 to the
BASS position.
5. Turn ON the power in the following order,
Tone Generator
→
Guitar MIDI Converter
→
Related Equipment
→
Bass Amp
The B1D power indicator should light. If you
are using the G50, “ ASS” will appear in
the display. With this, connection is finished
and you are ready to play.
the display. With this, connection is finished
and you are ready to play.
* If the indicator does not light, double check all
connections.
G50 Rear Panel Connections
to tone generator
MU80, VL70-m, etc.
MU80, VL70-m, etc.
from foot switch
FC4, FC5, etc.
FC4, FC5, etc.
from MIDI foot controller
MFC10, etc.
MFC10, etc.
to bass amp.