More Detailed Settings - Yamaha THR100HD Owner's Manual

More Detailed Settings

n Connect to a Computer
Connecting a computer to the amplifier's USB jack
provides access to the following functions.
Edit amp settings with the "THR HD_H Utility"
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editor.
Update the unit's system firmware.
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A commercially available USB cable is required to
connect a computer to the amplifier.
Computer
Precautions in regard to using the USB jack
Make sure you follow the points below when con-
necting a computer to the THR USB jack. Failing to
do so may result in the computer or the THR freez-
ing or shutting down, as well as corruption or even
loss of data. If the device or computer does freeze,
restart the application or computer.
CAUTION
• Use only an AB type USB cable less than three
(3) meters in length. USB 3.0 cables are not
compatible.
• Be sure to wake the computer from suspend-
ed/sleep/ standby mode before connecting a
computer to the USB jack.
• Always quit all applications that are running
on the computer before connecting or discon-
necting the USB cable and set the volume
output on the computer to its minimum level.
• Wait at least 6 seconds between connecting
or disconnecting the USB cable.
USB Cable (sold separately)
• Connecting the amplifier to a computer may
block the computer's sound input/output.
Switch to another device as needed.
n Using the "THR HD_H
Utility"
The "THR HD_H Utility" is a specialized application
that allows the user to perform detailed settings that
cannot be accessed with the panel controls.
l What You Can Do with the
"THR HD_H Utility"
Set the built-in BOOSTER type (3 types).
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Set the Effect Loop circuit type (serial/parallel).
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Set the built-in REVERB type (4 types).
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Set the noise gate level (OFF/1/2/3).
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Set speaker simulation settings. Set the
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speaker simulation for each of the amplifier
types.
l To Use the "THR HD_H
Utility"
Before connecting your computer to the amplifier,
you will need to download and install the "THR HD_
H Utility" and the required driver from the Yamaha
web site below.
http://download.yamaha.com/
* Check the above website for information on
system requirements.
l Driver Installation
1. Access the following website and download the
latest version of the "Yamaha Steinberg USB
Driver", the file will decompress and open.
http://download.yamaha.com/
* Check the above website for information on
system requirements.
* Before using, please understand that even if
your computer meets all operating requirements,
the software may not function correctly.
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