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Panel Controls and Connections

Front Panel

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Power Switch

This is the unit’s main power switch.

* Always set the OUTPUT volume to “0” before switching the power ON or

OFF to protect the speaker from damage.

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Input Jack (INPUT)

This is the unit’s input jack.

Connect the output jack on your bass to this jack.

* Make sure that the power is switched OFF before connecting the bass.

* For U.S. and Canadian models only

To protect against electromagnetic waves, attach
the supplied Clamp Filter to the cable connecting
the bass guitar to the amplifier. (

 pg. 17)

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Input Level Volume (INPUT LEVEL)

Adjusts the amplifier’s input volume level and the volume of the bass

that is connected to the BBT500H. Use the indicators located on either

side of the knob to check the signal level. (

 pg. 10)

* The INPUT LEVEL setting is not saved in memory.

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Sound Type Select Switch (SOUND TYPE)

Select one of the eleven preset sound variation types.

The indicator of the selected sound type will light. (

 pg. 10)

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Compressor Volume (COMP)

Adjusts the compressor’s compression ratio.

In the Equalizer mode, this knob is used to set the center frequency

(PEQ F) of the 1-band parametric equalizer. (

 pg. 13)

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Gain Volume (GAIN)

Adjusts the pre-amplifier’s gain volume level.

* When this knob is set to “0”, no sound will be produced although the

Master Volume is turned up.

In the Equalizer Mode, this knob is used to set the bandwidth (PEQ Q)

of the 1-band parametric equalizer. (

 pg. 13)

In the Compressor Mode, this knob is used to set the compressor thresh-

old (THRSLD). (

 pg. 13)

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Master Volume (MASTER)

Adjusts the overall volume of the sound created with the Gain and Tone

Control settings. Adjusts the preamplifier’s output level.

* The MASTER volume setting is saved in memory.

In the Equalizer Mode, this knob is used to set the Gain (PEQ G) vol-

ume level of the 1-band graphic equalizer. (

 pg. 13)

In the Compressor Mode, this knob is used to adjust the compressor’s

attack (ATTACK) time. (

 pg. 13)

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Tone Controls
(BASS, LOW MID, MIDDLE, HIGH MID, TREBLE)

Adjusts the level of their corresponding frequencies.

In the Equalizer Mode, these knobs are used to set the center frequency

(FREQ) for their corresponding tone control. (

 pg. 13)

In the Compressor Mode, these knobs are used to adjust the param-

eters given below. (

 pg. 13)

BASS ........... Compressor’s release (RELEASE) time

LOW MID ..... Compressor’s output gain (C. GAIN)

MIDDLE ....... Compressor’s knee (KNEE)

HIGH MID .... Noise gate threshold (N. GATE)

TREBLE ....... Effect loop blend level (BLEND)

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Output Volume Level (OUTPUT)

Adjusts the power amplifier’s output level.

This knob is used to set the overall volume level (the amount delivered

by the speaker) of the sound created by the pre-amplifier section’s GAIN,

MASTER, Tone Controls, etc. Adjusting this volume level has no effect

on tone.

* The OUTPUT level setting is not saved in memory.

* This setting does not effect the output level (volume) of the LINE OUT 

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Manual Switch (MANUAL)

This switch resets all parameter values (including Equalizer and Com-

pressor mode settings) to the state they were in when the power was

switched ON. All knobs function as labeled on the panel, and the setting

for each control corresponds to the position of the knob.

If you continuously hold the switch, all settings will be returned to the

state that they were in just before the [MANUAL] or Memory switch was

pressed (Undo Function). (

 pg. 12)

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Memory Switches (1-5)

These switches are used to recall data for patches (1-5) saved in the unit’s

memory. The selected memory’s (switch’s) indicator lights. (

 pg. 11)

After editing patch data, press and hold the switch for about 1 second to

save the data to memory. (

 pg. 11)

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Display

Displays information such as parameter values, etc.

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Function Switch (FUNCTION)

This switch is used to select the unit’s operating mode.

• Amp Mode (

 pg. 12)

• Equalizer Mode (

 pg. 13)

• Compressor Mode (

 pg. 13)

• Utility Mode (

 pg. 14)

Summary of Contents for BBT 500H

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Mode d emploi Bedienungsanleitung BASS AMPLIFIER BBT500H Manual del Usuario Handleiding Manuale di Istruzioni ...

Page 2: ...th these require ments provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices This equipment generates uses radio frequencies and if not in stalled and used according to the instructions found in the users manual may cause interference harmful to the opera tion of other electronic dev...

Page 3: ...PORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when mov...

Page 4: ...he name plate and serial number label Information such as model number power requirements serial number etc can be found at these two locations You should record the model number serial number and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase See rear of Amplifier for graphic symbol markings The exclamation point within the equi lat...

Page 5: ...bed below Never place the device on its back side or upside down Install the device in anything other than the specified rack such in a narrow bookshelf in an small enclosed space or a place with poor ventilation etc Cover the device with a cloth or place the device on a carpet or bed When the devices is installed in an audio rack etc make sure that there is sufficient space between the wall or ot...

Page 6: ...emory locations that let you store up to five tone settings for instant recall at the press of a switch It also offers MIDI compatibility and a bi amp system using two amplifiers to create a single system etc that make it an excellent choice for use in the studio or live performances In order to get the most out of your BBT500H and its sophisticated functions please thoroughly read this Owner s Ma...

Page 7: ...ume level of the 1 band graphic equalizer pg 13 In the Compressor Mode this knob is used to adjust the compressor s attack ATTACK time pg 13 i Tone Controls BASS LOW MID MIDDLE HIGH MID TREBLE Adjusts the level of their corresponding frequencies In the Equalizer Mode these knobs are used to set the center frequency FREQ for their corresponding tone control pg 13 In the Compressor Mode these knobs ...

Page 8: ...onnect a pair of headphones to the unit It carries the same signal that is delivered from the LINE OUT jack Use the LEVEL control to adjust the volume 7 Headphones Line Out Level Control LEVEL Adjusts the output level of the PHONES jack and the LINE OUT jacks The same setting is applied to both jacks 8 Line Out Jack UNBALANCED OUT BALANCED OUT These jacks carry the signal that is selected with the...

Page 9: ...an external MIDI device that can save MIDI data such as a MIDI data filer etc and save patch data from the BBT500H to an external device pg 16 MIDI Bulk Out Also when MIDI Merge is set ON MIDI data received from an external MIDI device via the MIDI IN jack is transmitted from the MIDI OUT jack without alteration pg 16 3 MIDI IN Jack Connect this jack to the MIDI OUT jack on MIDI Foot Controller et...

Page 10: ...5dB to 15dB 0 2dB step 0 TREBLE Treble Frequency 15dB to 15dB 0 2dB step 1 OUTPUT Sets the output level Getting sound output 1 First make sure that the POWER switch is switched OFF then connect your bass to the INPUT Jack on the front panel 2 Rotate the OUTPUT knob fully to the left and then switch the POWER switch ON To protect the speakers make sure that the OUTPUT knob is set to 0 whenever swit...

Page 11: ... memory etc it may be that the knob s actual position differs from the value set in the recalled patch In this case the BBT500H is programmed to flash the patch s value on the display without changing it or the sound until the knob s position corresponds to the value in the recalled patch setting If the display flashes when rotating the knob continue rotating the knob until its position matches th...

Page 12: ...e manner it is labeled on the panel In the Amp Mode the knob s value or patch s setting value is shown on the display when the knob is turned After the BBT500H s power is switched ON or the MANUAL switch is pressed nothing is shown in the display until a Memory is recalled or a mode other than the Amp Mode is selected Enter the Amp Mode using one of the following methods The Amp Mode is the defaul...

Page 13: ...sound soft knee compression o HIGH MID N GATE Noise gate threshold level OFF 53dB to 0dB 1dB step When the input signal s level falls below this set level the noise gate acti vates cutting off the signal 0 TREBLE BLEND Blend level between the effect loop s RETURN signal and the dry signal the sound created in the BBT500H 0 Return 0 Dry 100 to 100 Return 100 Dry 0 1 OUTPUT Sets the output level The...

Page 14: ...e MANUAL switch and Memory Switches 1 through 5 to set individual MIDI settings MIDI Settings pg 15 q w e When the COMP knob is used when setting the crossover filter the setting s value is shown in the display Other than that only utL appears on the display Individual MIDI Settings Crossover Filter By connecting two BBT500Hs as shown in the illustration below you can create a bi amplified system ...

Page 15: ...y No 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 1 7 2 8 3 What is a Program Change Map A Program Change Map assigns a program change number re ceived via MIDI to a memory number For example when the BBT500H receives Program Change Number 1 from an external MIDI device it will recall memory number 3 This is also called a Program Change Table 3 1 Press and hold the FUNCTION switch for more than 3 sec onds until utL appe...

Page 16: ...he Bulk Out operation is in progress all lamps on the unit will light The device number becomes the MIDI receive channel number pg 15 When the MIDI receive channel is set to ALL Omni ON the channel is set to 1 6 Press the FUNCTION switch to enter the Amp Mode About MIDI Control Changes You can control the overall volume of the BBT500H by con necting an external MIDI device s MIDI OUT jack to the B...

Page 17: ...er tighten the screws when reattaching the carrying handle to the device Doing so can result in damage to the carrying handle Air Flow The device utilizes a forced air cooling system which cools the interior of the unit by drawing air through the front intake by the fan which push the air out the back Intake Exhaust Cooling fan Front panel Side view Rear view Carrying Handle Set Rack Mount Adaptor...

Page 18: ...p on the instrument connected to the INPUT jack Are the INPUT LEVEL GAIN MASTER OUTPUT control knobs set to 0 Check the Effect Loop s BLEND setting Compressor Mode TREBLE control knob Unless an external effector is connected to the device raising the BLEND control will result in lowering the original sound If the BLEND control is set to 100 the original sound will not be produced Sound output is l...

Page 19: ...x2 Green Red Connections INPUT Standard Monaural Phone Jack SPEAKER 1 2 Standard Monaural Phone Jack PHONES Standard Stereo Phone Jack LINE OUT UNBALANCED OUT Standard Monaural Phone Jack LINE OUT BALANCED OUT XLR Jack FX LOOP SEND RETURN Standard Monaural Phone Jack TUNER OUT Standard Monaural Phone Jack MIDI IN MIDI OUT 5 pin DIN jack A D Conversion 24 bit D A Conversion 24 bit Sampling Frequenc...

Page 20: ... x Note OFF x x After Key s x x Touch Ch s x x Pitch Bender x x 0 6 x x 7 x o Main Volume 8 127 x x Control Change Prog x o 0 127 Program Change Change True Number 1 128 System Exclusive o o Bulk Dump System Song Pos x x Song Sel x x common Tune x x System Clock x x Real Time Commands x x Aux All Sound OFF x x Reset All Cntrls x x Local ON OFF x x All Notes OFF x x Mes Active Sense o x sages Reset...

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