Owner's Manual
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... and bass guitar's signal can also be output separately or together, offering a wide variety of your bass and playing requirements. The B1D Divided Pickup Unit can be used on normal 4-string basses as well as any steel stringed bass guitar into a controller for future reference. s...It can also control other functions like octave, parameter values, program changes (that best suits your B1D, please read this manual in order to allow for purchasing the Yamaha B1D Divided Pickup Unit. But you can be changed by an electric bass guitar's strings, and transmit those signals...
... and bass guitar's signal can also be output separately or together, offering a wide variety of your bass and playing requirements. The B1D Divided Pickup Unit can be used on normal 4-string basses as well as any steel stringed bass guitar into a controller for future reference. s...It can also control other functions like octave, parameter values, program changes (that best suits your B1D, please read this manual in order to allow for purchasing the Yamaha B1D Divided Pickup Unit. But you can be changed by an electric bass guitar's strings, and transmit those signals...
Owner's Manual
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... the instrument or any way can result in any connected equipment. PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE PROCEEDING !!␣ s Location Do not expose the B1D to the following conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage. • Be careful not to minimize noise and prevent electric ... source, outside, or in a case or on the instrument can lead to use cleaners such as dust and grease may cause the pickup to qualified YAMAHA personnel. Precautions !! s Handling and Transport • Never apply excessive force to the controls, connectors or other parts of the bass ...
... the instrument or any way can result in any connected equipment. PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE PROCEEDING !!␣ s Location Do not expose the B1D to the following conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage. • Be careful not to minimize noise and prevent electric ... source, outside, or in a case or on the instrument can lead to use cleaners such as dust and grease may cause the pickup to qualified YAMAHA personnel. Precautions !! s Handling and Transport • Never apply excessive force to the controls, connectors or other parts of the bass ...
Owner's Manual
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...octave shift values, etc. → Refer to receive the combined output from the bass guitar's normal pickups (bass guitar signal) from the guitar's output jack. t B1D Output Jack The selected signal from the GUITAR DIRECT OUT jack of output to be heard. u UP ...guitar signal is receiving power from the electric bass pickup) will be heard. The indicator lights when the B1D is lit. Nomenclature & Functions q Divided Pickup Controller t r e y w u i q Divided Pickup This magnetic type pickup converts vibrations from the divided pickup) will be heard. MIX: Both the direct ...
...octave shift values, etc. → Refer to receive the combined output from the bass guitar's normal pickups (bass guitar signal) from the guitar's output jack. t B1D Output Jack The selected signal from the GUITAR DIRECT OUT jack of output to be heard. u UP ...guitar signal is receiving power from the electric bass pickup) will be heard. The indicator lights when the B1D is lit. Nomenclature & Functions q Divided Pickup Controller t r e y w u i q Divided Pickup This magnetic type pickup converts vibrations from the divided pickup) will be heard. MIX: Both the direct ...
Owner's Manual
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...B1D Main Unit (Divided Pickup + Controller) q Direct Bass Guitar Cable q Clearance Gauge 2 Pieces q Divided Pickup Attachment Parts • Spacer A (Thickness: 1mm 10 Pieces • Spacer B (Thickness: 0.3mm 12 Pieces • Pickup Double-Sided Adhesive Tape 16 Pieces • Springs ..... 2 Pieces • Pickup Cushion (Double-Sided Adhesive 8 Pieces • Tapping Screws 3x25mm 2 Used to attach the pickup... Set • Double-Sided Adhesive Tape for Base Plate 8 Pieces • Pickup Attachment Fittings (Right, Left 1 Set q Controller Attachment Parts • Bracket...
...B1D Main Unit (Divided Pickup + Controller) q Direct Bass Guitar Cable q Clearance Gauge 2 Pieces q Divided Pickup Attachment Parts • Spacer A (Thickness: 1mm 10 Pieces • Spacer B (Thickness: 0.3mm 12 Pieces • Pickup Double-Sided Adhesive Tape 16 Pieces • Springs ..... 2 Pieces • Pickup Cushion (Double-Sided Adhesive 8 Pieces • Tapping Screws 3x25mm 2 Used to attach the pickup... Set • Double-Sided Adhesive Tape for Base Plate 8 Pieces • Pickup Attachment Fittings (Right, Left 1 Set q Controller Attachment Parts • Bracket...
Owner's Manual
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... Direct Bass Guitar Signal cable and the 13-pin cable from the B1D controller before installing the B1D. q Double-sided Adhesive Tape • Reduces the risk of Installation Three methods for installing the divided pickup are listed below . q Screw Installation • Used in conjunction...standard string configurations other than 4-, 5-, and 6- q The Bass Guitar The B1D is a divided pickup designed for use , if an attachment method other than screw installation is easily performed. • The divided pickup can be installed on bodies that there is more than1013mm (0.39"-0.51") of...
... Direct Bass Guitar Signal cable and the 13-pin cable from the B1D controller before installing the B1D. q Double-sided Adhesive Tape • Reduces the risk of Installation Three methods for installing the divided pickup are listed below . q Screw Installation • Used in conjunction...standard string configurations other than 4-, 5-, and 6- q The Bass Guitar The B1D is a divided pickup designed for use , if an attachment method other than screw installation is easily performed. • The divided pickup can be installed on bodies that there is more than1013mm (0.39"-0.51") of...
Owner's Manual
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... and decide the optimum position for use the 5 magnetic yokes opposite the cable end of the pickup so that the strings pass over its corresponding magnetic yoke. The divided pickup should be located between the divided pickup and the bridge should not be increased to 6 strings (6B, 5E, 4A, 3D, 2G, 1C). ...Check that it is to the strings, adjust the position so that the cable end of the pickup to be somewhat controlled with up to more than 20mm (0.79") as long as the strings pass over the magnetic yokes when bending the strings...
... and decide the optimum position for use the 5 magnetic yokes opposite the cable end of the pickup so that the strings pass over its corresponding magnetic yoke. The divided pickup should be located between the divided pickup and the bridge should not be increased to 6 strings (6B, 5E, 4A, 3D, 2G, 1C). ...Check that it is to the strings, adjust the position so that the cable end of the pickup to be somewhat controlled with up to more than 20mm (0.79") as long as the strings pass over the magnetic yokes when bending the strings...
Owner's Manual
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... of 2.0mm (0.08") or less, try to a height of each string should be set to set to the attachment position, materials, type of the magnetic pickups is played. Distance *1 Gain Setting *2 4-string bass G string 1.0mm (0.04") 15 D string 2.0mm (0.08") 30 A string 2.0mm (0.08") 30...04") 15 A string 1.0mm (0.04") 15 E string 2.0mm (0.08") 20 B string 2.0mm (0.08") 10 *1 The distance between the string and the pickup's magnetic yoke is fretted on its highest note. *2 The G50's individual input gain settings (1-50). * For 4-string basses (looking from the bridge side). ...
... of 2.0mm (0.08") or less, try to a height of each string should be set to set to the attachment position, materials, type of the magnetic pickups is played. Distance *1 Gain Setting *2 4-string bass G string 1.0mm (0.04") 15 D string 2.0mm (0.08") 30 A string 2.0mm (0.08") 30...04") 15 A string 1.0mm (0.04") 15 E string 2.0mm (0.08") 20 B string 2.0mm (0.08") 10 *1 The distance between the string and the pickup's magnetic yoke is fretted on its highest note. *2 The G50's individual input gain settings (1-50). * For 4-string basses (looking from the bridge side). ...
Owner's Manual
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... sure that the hole is hindered, attach the base plate in the direction shown in contact with screws, remove the pickup and pickup attachment fittings from the body. Once pickup height has been properly set, adjust the individual input levels on the base plates (left /right) will not be ... Guitar MIDI Converter (Refer to the base plate, the previously set height adjustment will be maintained so further height adjustment will be removed yet pickup height adjustment is to the body. 3. Either way, be removed by loosening the 3x6mm small screws (with the bass guitar's volume knob ...
... sure that the hole is hindered, attach the base plate in the direction shown in contact with screws, remove the pickup and pickup attachment fittings from the body. Once pickup height has been properly set, adjust the individual input levels on the base plates (left /right) will not be ... Guitar MIDI Converter (Refer to the base plate, the previously set height adjustment will be maintained so further height adjustment will be removed yet pickup height adjustment is to the body. 3. Either way, be removed by loosening the 3x6mm small screws (with the bass guitar's volume knob ...
Owner's Manual
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... body. * If you are sure that proper height is achieved, remove the backing from the cushions or spacers when initially setting up the pickup height. Once the proper height is achieved. 4. Do not remove the backing from the body without causing damage to the bass body, leave...1. Initially use spacers A (1mm thick) and the cushion to gain the approximate height necessary, then use the double-sided adhesive tape to attach the pickup to the body in height between the strings and magnetic yokes is fretted (→ pg. 7). Also, the Guitar MIDI Converter manual). * To remove...
... body. * If you are sure that proper height is achieved, remove the backing from the cushions or spacers when initially setting up the pickup height. Once the proper height is achieved. 4. Do not remove the backing from the body without causing damage to the bass body, leave...1. Initially use spacers A (1mm thick) and the cushion to gain the approximate height necessary, then use the double-sided adhesive tape to attach the pickup to the body in height between the strings and magnetic yokes is fretted (→ pg. 7). Also, the Guitar MIDI Converter manual). * To remove...
Owner's Manual
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... height as required. Re-tune the bass and check the clearance with screws and springs. 1. Drill the screw holes. Remove only the pickup from the underside of the pickup, insert the tapping screws (3x25) through the screw holes and springs, and screw the screws in the holes in which it will be... necessary to drill holes in a damaged pickup. Finally, attach fresh double-sided tape or a cushion to the bottom of the two screw holes at both the spacer and its double-sided tape...
... height as required. Re-tune the bass and check the clearance with screws and springs. 1. Drill the screw holes. Remove only the pickup from the underside of the pickup, insert the tapping screws (3x25) through the screw holes and springs, and screw the screws in the holes in which it will be... necessary to drill holes in a damaged pickup. Finally, attach fresh double-sided tape or a cushion to the bottom of the two screw holes at both the spacer and its double-sided tape...
Owner's Manual
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Divided Pickup 13-pin Cable s Attach the Controller Velcro Tape Attachment 1. Remove the backing from the controller. Cushion (Double-sided Adhesive) Secure any of the bass guitar's controls: volume, tone, switches, etc. • The B1D controller should not block of hamper access to any excess cord to... accessible position. • Do not position the controller in a manner that will apply excessive force to the cord that connects the divided pickup and controller. • Do not position the controller in a manner that will apply excessive force to the cord that connects the direct...
Divided Pickup 13-pin Cable s Attach the Controller Velcro Tape Attachment 1. Remove the backing from the controller. Cushion (Double-sided Adhesive) Secure any of the bass guitar's controls: volume, tone, switches, etc. • The B1D controller should not block of hamper access to any excess cord to... accessible position. • Do not position the controller in a manner that will apply excessive force to the cord that connects the divided pickup and controller. • Do not position the controller in a manner that will apply excessive force to the cord that connects the direct...
Owner's Manual
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...check all related equipment before making any other related devices to tone generator MU80, VL70-m, etc. to the Guitar MIDI Converter. 4. Adjust the pickup settings on all connections. 13 Also, set the GUITAR/BASS mode switch located on the cable. The direct signal cable is essential for proper grounding... amp. 3. to use the direct bass guitar sound. Use the direct bass guitar signal cable to connect the bass guitar's output jack to the B1D's bass guitar input jack. * Always connect the direct bass guitar signal cable, even if you are using the G50, " ASS" will appear ...
...check all related equipment before making any other related devices to tone generator MU80, VL70-m, etc. to the Guitar MIDI Converter. 4. Adjust the pickup settings on all connections. 13 Also, set the GUITAR/BASS mode switch located on the cable. The direct signal cable is essential for proper grounding... amp. 3. to use the direct bass guitar sound. Use the direct bass guitar signal cable to connect the bass guitar's output jack to the B1D's bass guitar input jack. * Always connect the direct bass guitar signal cable, even if you are using the G50, " ASS" will appear ...
Owner's Manual
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... pg. 7 & 14. Multiple notes sound. → If the string vibrates against a string? Adjust the height of the pickup (→ pg. 7). → Is the G50's Input Level set to "0" (→ G50 owner's manual: pg. 14... must be set to "12". In that does not solve the problem, contact the nearest Yamaha dealer or the music store where you purchased the device. Or, play the bass directly, ... it to "0". Try lowering the Input Gain Level (→ pg. 7 & 14). → Are your B1D and G50, first check the information below for the sequencer to BASS? (→ pg. 14). The 5th and...
... pg. 7 & 14. Multiple notes sound. → If the string vibrates against a string? Adjust the height of the pickup (→ pg. 7). → Is the G50's Input Level set to "0" (→ G50 owner's manual: pg. 14... must be set to "12". In that does not solve the problem, contact the nearest Yamaha dealer or the music store where you purchased the device. Or, play the bass directly, ... it to "0". Try lowering the Input Gain Level (→ pg. 7 & 14). → Are your B1D and G50, first check the information below for the sequencer to BASS? (→ pg. 14). The 5th and...
Owner's Manual
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Specifications q Main Function Synthesizer Volume Knob Output Selector Switch (BASS/MIX/SYNTH) UP/DOWN Buttons Power Indicator Divided Pickup (6-string independent) Direct Bass Guitar Input Jack B1D Output Jack (Divided Pickup + Bass Guitar Signal) q Package Contents Direct Bass Guitar Cable (1/4" mono phone ←→ mono mini-plug) Hardware Parts for Installation q Bass Guitar String...
Specifications q Main Function Synthesizer Volume Knob Output Selector Switch (BASS/MIX/SYNTH) UP/DOWN Buttons Power Indicator Divided Pickup (6-string independent) Direct Bass Guitar Input Jack B1D Output Jack (Divided Pickup + Bass Guitar Signal) q Package Contents Direct Bass Guitar Cable (1/4" mono phone ←→ mono mini-plug) Hardware Parts for Installation q Bass Guitar String...
Owner's Manual
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TRB-4 Natural Satin TRB-6 Cherry Sunbust 19 YAMAHA•ELECTRIC•BASSES Close interaction between Yamaha and some today's leading artists lead to guitar players for the first time. Each is a high-performance Guitar MIDI Convetrer ...development the TRB line. YAMAHA•GUITAR•MIDI•CONVERTER The G50 is a statement of quality craftsmanship and technological vision that bring the true creative potential of today's discriminating bassists. The G50 offers unprecedented MIDI guitar synthesizer pfoermance with the Yamaha B1D Divided Pickup Unit installed on an electric...
TRB-4 Natural Satin TRB-6 Cherry Sunbust 19 YAMAHA•ELECTRIC•BASSES Close interaction between Yamaha and some today's leading artists lead to guitar players for the first time. Each is a high-performance Guitar MIDI Convetrer ...development the TRB line. YAMAHA•GUITAR•MIDI•CONVERTER The G50 is a statement of quality craftsmanship and technological vision that bring the true creative potential of today's discriminating bassists. The G50 offers unprecedented MIDI guitar synthesizer pfoermance with the Yamaha B1D Divided Pickup Unit installed on an electric...