Yamaha STAGEPAS 500 Owner's Manual page 2

Quick Guide Quick Guide
Getting sound out of the system
1
Connect the included speakers and your instruments to the mixer.
Connect the included speakers (500S) to the SPEAKERS L/R jack. Connect the sources (guitar, other
instruments) to the input jacks. For details, see "Connection Example."
Before connecting any devices, make sure to turn off the power for all devices (including microphones).
Caution Also, before turning the power on or off, set the volume levels on all devices to minimum.
NOTE: For best results when connecting an electric guitar or bass guitar to the mixer, use a direct box, preamp
(guitar amp), or amp simulator.
2
Set the mixer's LEVEL controls and MASTER LEVEL control to the minimum (zero).
MASTER 1 2 3 4 5/6 7/8 9/10
3
Depending on the device used, set the MIC/LINE switch to MIC (
( ) as appropriate.
For low-level signals (such as that of microphones), set the switch to the MIC (
For high-level signals (such as keyboard instruments and audio equipment), set the switch to the
LINE ( ) position.
NOTE: When using a condenser microphone, set the PHANTOM switch to ON.
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Turning the power on
First, turn on the power to any connected devices, then turn the STAGEPAS 500 power on.
If you've connected powered speakers to the mixer, turn on the power of the mixer first, then the
powered speakers.
To avoid any loud, unexpected noise from the speakers, first turn on the power to those connected
devices that are closest to the sound source.
Caution
Example: Sound source (CD player or instrument) STAGEPAS 500 (Power amplifier)
When turning off the power to the system, reverse the order described above.
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Set the MASTER LEVEL control to the optimum position (indicated by the arrow).
MASTER 1 2 3 4 5/6 7/8 9/10
6
While playing your instrument or singing into the microphone, adjust the
LEVEL control of the corresponding channel.
Adjust the LEVEL Control of the corresponding channel so that the "0" LED lights up momentarily.
MASTER 1 2 3 4 5/6 7/8 9/10
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Use the MASTER LEVEL control to adjust the overall volume.
If the LIMITER indicator flashes continuously, the internal power amplifier section is being
excessively overloaded and may malfunction.
Caution
MASTER 1 2 3 4 5/6 7/8 9/10
Applying reverb or echo to the sound
1
For each channel you want to apply reverb, set the corresponding REVERB
switch to ON ( ).
2
Use the REVERB control to adjust the overall reverb.
Connection Example Connection Example
The STAGEPAS 500 can be used in a wide variety of sound reinforcement applications, from a full-band
performance onstage to solo street performance—providing a powerful, high-performance system in an
exceptionally compact and portable package. Connect a guitar or a microphone to the monaural input jacks
(channels 1 to 4) and connect a keyboard to the stereo input jacks (channels 5/6 to 9/10).
If you have a powered speaker, you can connect it to the MONITOR OUT jack for monitoring your vocals. For
optimum results in band performance applications and to create a more powerful sound for music, make sure
to set the SPEECH/MUSIC switch to MUSIC.
NOTE: For best results when connecting an electric guitar or bass guitar to the mixer, use a direct box, preamp (guitar
amp), or amp simulator.
) or LINE
) position.
MASTER 1 2
Block Diagram
OFF/ ON
PHANTOM +15V
INPUT
(CH1-2) [-8dBu]
HA COMP/LIMT EQ BA
[-60~+20dBu]
PAD: 30dB
MIC/ LINE LOW HIGH LEVEL
[-50~+30dBu]
LIMIT/ COMP
REVERB
INPUT
(CH3-4) HA EQ BA [-8dBu]
[-60~+20dBu]
PAD: 30dB
MIC/ LINE LOW HIGH LEVEL
[-50~+30dBu]
REVERB
[-8dBu]
BA EQ BA
L/MONO
LOW HIGH LEVEL
INPUT
(CH5/6)
[-20~+20dBu]
BA EQ BA
R
[-8dBu]
BA EQ BA
L
HPF
LOW HIGH LEVEL
L SPEECH
INPUT
SUM
(CH7/8) MUSIC
[-20~+20dBu] BA EQ BA
R MUSIC
HPF
R SPEECH
SUM
MUSIC
SPEECH/
L BA EQ BA
INPUT
(CH9/10) LOW HIGH LEVEL
[-20~+20dBu]
R BA EQ BA
DIGITAL
BA SUM
EFFECT
REVERB
Controls and Functions Controls and Functions
1
AC IN jack
Connect the included power cord here.
Be sure to use the included power cord. Use of other cords may result in malfunction, heat
generation, or fire.
Caution
2
POWER switch
For turning the power to the mixer on and off.
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LEVEL meter
The LEVEL meter shows the level of
the output signal from the SPEAKERS
L/R jacks.
If the LIMITER flashes
continuously, the internal
Caution
power amplifier section is
being excessively overloaded
and may malfunction.
Reduce the output level with
the MASTER LEVEL control
so that the indicator flashes
only briefly on the highest
transient peaks.
(
POWER indicator
This lights when the POWER switch is
ON. When the indicator flashes, the
protection circuit is operating. Check
that the speaker cable is correctly
connected to the mixer and reapply
the power.
1 2
3 4 5/6 7/8 9/10
MASTER LEVEL
&
[-8dBu] [+10dBu] [+23dBu]
SP EQ LIMITER BA PA MONITOR OUT Control
L
LIMITER
SPEAKERS OUT Determines the signal level output from the
SP EQ LIMITER BA -1 PA
R
MONITOR OUT jacks.
NOTE: The MASTER LEVEL Control does not
[+4dBu]
BA
L/MONO
affect the signal via the MONITOR OUT
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR OUT
Control.
BA
R
MUSIC
[-10dBu]
L
REC OUT
R
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Channel input jacks (CH 1 to 4)
For connecting a guitar, microphone, keyboard or other instrument/device. Set the MIC/LINE switch to MIC
or LINE for channels 1 to 4, depending on the level of the input signal.
XLR-type connectors are wired as follows (IEC60268 standard): pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (-).
NOTE: On any given channel, you may use either XLR or phone jack, but not both. Please connect to only one of
these jacks on each channel.
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Stereo channel input jacks (CH 5/6, 7/8, 9/10)
Input the left and right channels of a stereo signal into the respective odd and even channels of the mixer.
These inputs are intended mainly for use with instruments and equipment having stereo outputs, such as a
synthesizer or CD player.
3 NOTE: The channel 7/8 input provides two sets of jacks—both phone jacks and RCA-pin jacks. Either one of
SPEAKERS L/R jacks
these jacks may be used, but not both at the same time. Please connect to only one of these jacks on
(for included speakers (500S) only)
each channel.
These output the mixed signal channels from
1 to 9/10, and the level is adjusted with the
8
MIC/LINE switch
MASTER LEVEL control. Connect only the
Set this switch to MIC or LINE for channels 1 to 4, depending on the level of the input signal. For low-level
included speakers (500S).
signals (such as that of microphones), set the switch to the MIC (
4
as keyboard instruments and audio equipment), set the switch to the LINE (
REC OUT L/R jacks
These output the mixed signal channels from
1 to 9/10, and the level is unaffected by the
9
MASTER LEVEL control. You can use these
PHANTOM switch
jacks, for example, to connect to an external
recorder.
• Be sure to leave this switch OFF if the device or instrument that you are using does not require
5
MONITOR OUT L (MONO) /R jacks Caution
• When using phantom power, do not connect any devices other than condenser microphones to
These output the mixed signal channels from
1 to 9/10, and the level is adjusted with the
MONITOR OUT control. These jacks are
convenient for connecting an external
• To avoid damage to speakers, be sure to turn off amplifiers (or powered speakers) before turning
powered speaker for monitoring purposes.
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4
5
3
8
9
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MASTER 1 2 3 4 5/6 7/8
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LEVEL control
Use these controls to adjust the volume
balance among the various channels.
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SPEECH/MUSIC switch
To reduce noise, set any LEVEL
Caution controls on unused channels to
the minimum.
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MASTER LEVEL Control
Determines the volume of the signal output
from the SPEAKERS L/R jacks. This allows
you to adjust the overall volume without
changing the relative volume balance
among the various channels (made with the
LEVEL controls) or the tone settings (made
with the Equalizer).
) position. For high-level signals (such
) position.
phantom power.
the XLR input jacks. Other devices may be damaged if connected to phantom power. This
precaution does not apply to balanced dynamic microphones, however, as these will not be
affected by phantom power.
this switch on or off. We also recommend that you turn the MASTER LEVEL control to the
minimum setting before operating the switch, to avoid excessively loud noises that could cause
hearing loss or device damage.
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LIMIT/COMP switch
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Equalizer
HIGH: Determines the level of the high frequency band
for each channel. Rotating the knob clockwise boosts
the high frequencies and produces a clearer, crisper
sound. If you start getting feedback (a high-pitched
squealing sound) or you want to make the sound softer
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and less harsh, turn the knob counterclockwise slightly.
LOW: Determines the level of the low frequency band
for each channel. Rotating the knob clockwise boosts
9/10
the low frequencies and produces a deeper, warmer
sound. If you start getting feedback or you want to make
the sound less boomy, turn the knob counterclockwise
slightly.
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REVERB switch
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REVERB control