Connections - Yamaha B1D Owner's Manual

Connections

Make sure the power is OFF on all related
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.
* 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.
Direct Bass Guitar
Signal Cable
2. Use the 13-pin cable to connect the Guitar
MIDI Converter's Divided Input to the B1D.
13-pin Cable
G50 Rear Panel Connections
from foot switch
FC4, FC5, etc.
from MIDI foot controller
MFC10, etc.
to tone generator
MU80, VL70-m, etc.
* For extra security and to prevent damage it is a
* The special 13-pin cable is of a locking type. To
3. Connect the tone generator, bass amp, and
4. Adjust the pickup settings on the Guitar
5. Turn ON the power in the following order,
to bass amp.
* If the indicator does not light, double check all
good idea to pass the cable between the strap and
bass guitar body near the body strap pin.
Strap
13-pin Cable
disconnect the cable, always unlock the cable and
then remove the cable by gripping the plug firmly,
not by pulling on the cable.
1. Press release button.
2. Unplug cable by gripping
the plug firmly.
any other related devices to the Guitar
MIDI Converter.
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.
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.
connections.
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