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Setup

• See the G50 owner’s manual for G50 setup and

operation details.

• The multi-pin cable plug release button must be

pressed when unplugging the multi-pin cable from

the G1D.

ITAR M

I CONVERTER

DIVIDED

2. Unplug cable by gripping the puing firmly.

1. Press release button.

3. Turn on the G50.

When the G50 power is turned ON, the G1D

power indicator should light indicating that it is
receiving power from the G50.

4. Play.

Assuming that your G50, tone generator, and

other equipment are set up properly (refer to the
appropriate owner’s manuals for details), you’re
now ready to play.

Summary of Contents for G1D

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d emploi ...

Page 2: ...stalled and adjusted it can add high performance MIDI guitar synthesizer capability to just about any electric or steel string acoustic guitar Please read this owner s manual carefully and follow the installation instructions within in order to ensure proper operation Precautions 2 Nomenclature 3 I n s t a l l a t i o n 4 Setup 12 Specifications 14 ...

Page 3: ... servicing to qualified YAMAHA personnel Location Do not expose the G1D to the following conditions to avoid deformation discoloration or more serious damage Direct sunlight e g near a window High temperatures e g near a heat source outside or in a car during the daytime Excessive humidity Excessive dust Strong vibration Connections When connecting the G1D to the Yamaha G50 Guitar MIDI Converter b...

Page 4: ...ect guitar input jack small mini jack end of the cable 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 Power Indicator The G1D is receiving power from the G50 Guitar MIDI Converter when this indicator is lit The indicator lights when the G1D is properly connected to the G50 via the multi pin cable and the G50 power is turned ON 5 Volume Control Controls the volume of the MIDI tone generator s connected to the G50 Guitar MIDI Con...

Page 5: ...strings InstallingtheController U n i t Install the controller unit before installing the pickup being careful not to damage the pickup during the installation process A number of installation options are provided Screw Double sided adhesive tape Re usable adhesive pads Velcro fastener Bracket Suction cups Choose the method which best is best suited to your guitar and playing requirements Installi...

Page 6: ...uld not interfere with your playing or any of the guitars controls or adjustments Consider the following points carefully when deciding on the best location to install the controller The controller and pickup cable should not get in the way of your picking hand at any time Make sure the location you choose will not affect your playing style The controller should not block or hamper access to any o...

Page 7: ...controller is perfectly aligned with the screw hole in the body of your guitar if you drilled one Press firmly but don t use excessive force to ensure that the tape sticks securely Finally screw the supplied self tapping round head screw 3 x 16 mm into the pre drilled hole in the guitar body through the hole in the controller Screw only finger tight if you attempt to screw the screw in too far or ...

Page 8: ... alternative method is to attach the bracket using the guitar s strap pin the spacers should still be used to prevent the controller bracket assembly from scratching the surface of the guitar Loosen the strap pin on the guitar body by unscrewing its attachment screw by a few turns slide the slot in the bracket under the pin as shown in the illustra tion then tighten the pin screw until the bracket...

Page 9: ...ne pair of the pickup s magnetic yokes should be under each string String spacing varies somewhat on different guitars and the pickup will function properly as long as each string passes over part of the corresponding yokes not necessarily the exact center Check that the strings pass over the yokes even when bending the strings Self tapping round head screws 3x25mm 2 Springs 2 Double sided adhesiv...

Page 10: ...ition then re string and tune the guitar Cut Double sided adhesive tape Pickup Cushion Spacers A B NOTES The re usable double sided adhesive pads page 8 can be used in place of the bottom layer of adhesive tape guitar side Cut the pads to match the shape of the pickup as required 4 Check the height Check the pickup height again and play the guitar in all ranges to ensure that the strings do not co...

Page 11: ...as several advantages over tape installation screw installation is more secure the height of the pickup can be more precisely adjusted and pickup height can be easily re adjusted as required without having to remove and reattach double sided tape NOTES Screw installation requires at least a 13 millimeter 1 2 space between the guitar top and strings Adjust the pickup height using spacers no springs...

Page 12: ...r guitar s body is made from a very hard wood such as maple cherry or rosewood 3 Attach the pickup Insert the two self tapping round head screws 3x25mm through the screw holes in the pickup and place the springs over the screw shafts extend ing below the pickup Screw the screws in the corresponding holes in the guitar top CAUTION Be careful not to damage the pickup cable when installing the pickup...

Page 13: ...hat the G50 Guitar MIDI Converter power is OFF plug one end of the multi pin cable supplied with the G50 into the G1D multi pin connector and the other end into the DIVIDED INPUT connector on the G50 The release button on the multi pin plug should face outward NOTES Always connect the direct guitar cable even if you don t intend to use the direct guitar sound The direct guitar cable is essential f...

Page 14: ...DI CONVERTER DIVIDED 2 Unplug cable by gripping the puing firmly 1 Press release button 3 Turn on the G50 When the G50 power is turned ON the G1D power indicator should light indicating that it is receiving power from the G50 4 Play Assuming that your G50 tone generator and other equipment are set up properly refer to the appropriate owner s manuals for details you re now ready to play ...

Page 15: ...ual string synthesizer output Direct Guitar Input Jack Multi pin Cable Connector individual string synthesizer output direct guitar sound Package Contents Pickup Controller Unit Direct guitar cable 1 4 mono phone mono mini plug Installing hardware parts Dimensions W x H x D 85 1mm x 75 9mm x 28 8mm 3 1 3 x 3 x 1 1 8 Weight 70 g 2 5 oz ...

Page 16: ...1 5 M D G EMI Division Yamaha Corporation 1996 VU83880 706POCP5 2 03C0 Printed in Japan ...

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