Yamaha TRB6 Manuale del proprietario

Marca: Yamaha

Modello: TRB6

Categoria: Accessori per chitarra

Tipo: Manuale del proprietario

Questo manuale è adatto anche per

Owner’s Manual

Bedienungsanleitung

Mode d’emploi

Congratulations

Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha B1D Divided Pickup Unit.

The B1D Divided Pickup Unit can pick up the vibrations produced by

an electric bass guitar’s strings, and transmit those signals to a Yamaha

Guitar MIDI Converter (G50). When properly installed and adjusted it

can convert almost any steel stringed bass guitar into a controller for a

guitar synthesizer system. It can be used on normal 4-string basses as

well as 5-string, and 6-string basses.

To get the most out of your B1D, please read this owner’s manual

carefully, and follow the installation instructions within, in order to en-

sure proper operation. Also, keep this manual in a safe place for future

reference.

■ Features

As well as any normal 4-string electric bass, the

unit can also be used on 5-string, and 6-string

basses. A number of installation options are

provided to allow for different guitar shapes, use,

and playing styles. Choose a method that best

suits your bass and playing requirements.

Methods for Attaching the Divided Pickup:

Special Fittings (removable), double-sided

adhesive tape, screw.

Methods for Attaching the Controller:

Velcro fastener, bracket, double-sided

adhesive tape, screw.

• One touch operation allows you to switch

between bass synthesizer sound and bass

guitar sound. Also, the synthesizer’s voice

and bass guitar’s signal can be output

separately or together, offering a wide

variety of sounds for added playing enjoy-

ment.

• Of course, the bass synthesizer’s volume can

be controlled. But you can also control other

functions like octave, parameter values,

program changes (that are transmitted from

the G50’s memory), and G50’s memory

numbers (which can be changed by a value

of +1/-1).

Contents

English

Precautions ....................................... 2

Nomenclature & Functions................ 3

Parts List ........................................... 4

Before You Install............................... 5

Attaching the Divided Pickup ............ 6

Attaching the Controller................... 11

Connections .................................... 13

G50 Settings ................................... 14

Controller & Switch.......................... 15

Getting the Most Out of Your

B1D & G50 ...................................... 16

Troubleshooting............................... 17

Specifications .................................. 18

■ Location

Do not expose the B1D to the following condi-

tions 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 B1D to the Yamaha G50

Guitar MIDI Converter, be sure to use the

specified multi-pin cable (supplied with the

G50 Guitar MIDI Converter).

• Always connect the direct guitar cable (page

4), even if you don’t intend to use the direct

guitar sound. The direct guitar cable is

essential for proper grounding, to minimize

noise and prevent electric shock.

• Always unplug cables by gripping the plug

firmly, not by pulling on the cable.

• Disconnect all cables before moving the

instrument or any connected equipment.

■ Handling and Transport

• Never apply excessive force to the controls,

connectors or other parts of the instrument.

• Physical shocks caused by dropping, bump-

ing, or placing heavy objects on the instru-

ment can result in scratches and more serious

damage.

• Be careful not to damage the B1D controller

when placing the guitar in a case or on a

stand.

Precautions !! PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE PROCEEDING !!␣

Yamaha is not responsible for damage caused by improper installation, handling, or operation.

■ Cleaning

• Clean the unit with a dry soft cloth.

• A slightly damp cloth may be used to remove

stubborn grime and dirt.

• Never use cleaners such as thinner.

■ Notes on Adhesive Tape

• Depending on the surface of the bass guitar the

finish may peel off or be altered chemically

when the pickup/controller is mounted using

adhesive tape (double-sided). To make sure, it

is recommended that you first try this method

of attachment by applying some tape at a place

on the guitar body which is not visible nor-

mally.

• If the pickup must be removed from the base guitar,

always use a fresh layer of double-sided adhesive

tape and/or cushion when reinstalling, as the

adhesive properties of used tape/cushion are reduced

drastically when peeled off the mating surface. Also,

before attaching the adhesive tape or pickup, clean

the mating surface thoroughly, as dust and grease

may cause the pickup to come loose.

■ Service and Modification

• The B1D contains no user serviceable parts.

Opening it or tampering with it in any way can

lead to irreparable damage and possibly electric

shock. Refer all servicing to qualified

YAMAHA personnel.

q Divided Pickup

This magnetic type pickup converts vibrations

from the bass guitar’s individual strings into an

electrical signal.

The pickup is attached to the bass guitar’s body.

→ page 6 “Attaching the Divided Pickup”

w Synth Volume Control

Controls the volume of the synthesizer.

* Does not adjust the volume of the bass guitar.

e Power Indicator

The B1D is receiving power from the G50 Guitar

MIDI Converter when this indicator is lit. The

indicator lights when the B1D is properly con-

nected to the G50 via the 13-pin cable.

r Direct Bass Guitar Input Jack

This jack allows the B1D to receive the combined

output from the bass guitar’s normal pickups (bass

guitar signal) from the guitar’s output jack. Use the

supplied direct bass guitar signal cable when

making connections.

The bass guitar signal is output from the GUITAR

DIRECT OUT jack of the G50 (→ pg. 13).

t B1D Output Jack

The selected signal from the Output Selector is

transmitted to the Guitar MIDI Converter via this

jack.

y Output Selector (BASS/MIX/SYNTH)

Selects the type of output to be delivered via the

13-pin cable connector to the Guitar MIDI Con-

verter.

BASS: Only the direct bass sound (output from

the electric bass pickup) will be heard.

SYNTH: Only the synthesizer sound (output from

the divided pickup) will be heard.

MIX: Both the direct bass guitar signal and the

synthesizer sounds will be heard.

u UP Switch

i DOWN Switch

According to settings in the Guitar MIDI Con-

verter, these switches can be used to increase or

decrease the values by 1 for program memory

numbers, parameter values, program change

numbers, octave shift values, etc.

→ Refer to the manual for your Guitar MIDI

Converter for further information.

* G50 owner’s manual: pg. 12

Nomenclature & Functions

Divided Pickup

Controller

● B1D Main Unit

(Divided Pickup + Controller)

Parts List

Before you install the B1D, please make sure you have all of the parts listed below.

● Direct Bass Guitar Cable ● Clearance Gauge

................. 2 Pieces

● Divided Pickup Attachment Parts

• Bracket ................. 1

• Spacer A (Thickness: 1mm)

............... 10 Pieces

• Spacer B (Thickness: 0.3mm)

............... 12 Pieces

• Pickup Cushion

(Double-Sided Adhesive)

................. 8 Pieces

• Pickup Double-Sided Adhesive Tape

............... 16 Pieces

• Springs..... 2 Pieces • Tapping Screws 3x25mm ............. 2

Used to attach the pickup to the body.

• Small Screws

3x6mm, with washer.................. 2

Used to attach the pickup fittings to the

base plate.

• Small Screws

3x6, 3x8, 3x10, 3x12mm .. 2 each

Used to attach the pickup to the pickup

fittings.

• Plate Tapping Screws

3x10mm, 1 type ..............2 pieces

Used to attach the base plate to the bass

body.

• Base Plate (Right, Left) .......1 Set • Double-Sided Adhesive Tape for

Base Plate ..................... 8 Pieces

• Pickup Attachment Fittings

(Right, Left) ..........................1 Set

● Controller Attachment Parts

• Velcro Fastener.... 1 • Suction Cups ................. 3 Pieces

• Tapping Screw

3x16mm ............... 1

Used to attach the controller to the

body.

• Controller Cushion

(Double Sided-Adhesive Tape)

................. 6 Pieces

■ Installing on the Bass Guitar

Before you install the B1D on your bass

guitar, carefully read the advice provided

below. Select an installation method

which is best suited to your bass guitar

and playing requirements.

●

Select the Method of Installation

Three methods for installing the divided pickup

are listed below.

● Base Plate Installation (Removable)

• Height adjustment is easily performed.

• The divided pickup can easily be removed yet

pickup height adjustment is maintained.

● Double-sided Adhesive Tape

• Reduces the risk of damaging the bass guitar body.

• More time and care must be taken to achieve proper

pickup height.

● Spring and Screw Installation

• Height adjustment is easily performed.

• The pickup can be securely attached to the bass

body.

• It will be necessary to drill holes in the bass

guitar’s body.

Five methods for installing the Controller unit

are listed below.

● Velcro Installation

• Easy removal and replacement.

● Bracket Installation

• Used in conjunction with adhesive tape, the control-

ler can be installed on bodies that are not flat.

• The bracket can also be attached using the bass

guitar’s strap pin. However, some caution must be

used to keep from damaging the strap pin screw.

● Suction Cup Installation

• Easy to remove, replace and transport the unit.

• Easy to attach the controller unit to a bass guitar

with a flat top and a smooth, shiny finish.

● Double-sided Adhesive Tape

• Easy and secure attachment is possible.

● Screw Installation

• Used in conjunction with adhesive tape, the control-

ler can be installed on bodies that are not flat.

• It will be necessary to drill a hole in the bass

guitar body.

* If you use the base plate attachment (remov-

able) for the divided pickup, it is a good idea

to attach the controller with Velcro tape or

suctions cups so it is removable as well.

Before You Install

● The Bass Guitar

The B1D is a divided pickup designed for use with

steel string electric basses. It can be used with 4-

string as well as 5- and 6-string basses. If your bass

guitar is one of the types listed below, the B1D will

not function properly with it.

• 8-string basses or other non-standard string

configurations other than 4-, 5-, and 6- string

basses.

• Nylon string or other non-metallic string bass

guitars.

• Basses with extremely wide or narrow string

spacing. Any bass guitar that the strings will not

properly fit over the magnetic pickup (→ refer to

“Specifications” on pg. 18).

• Basses with extremely low string clearance.

Depending upon the manner in which the pickup is

attached, make sure that there is more than10-

13mm (0.39"-0.51") of clearance.

The divided pickup is specially designed

and adjusted for use on bass guitars with

up to 6-strings, the pickup will not func-

tion with 6-string guitars.

The divided pickup should be attached between the

bridge and rear pickup, ideally 10-20mm (0.39

0.79

) from the bridge. Make sure you have ad-

equate space for proper installation of the pickup.

Make sure your bass’ neck (truss rod) and string

height/intonation (bridge) are properly adjusted

before installing the B1D.

Disconnect the Direct Bass Guitar Signal

cable and the 13-pin cable from the B1D

controller before installation.

Installing the Pickup Controller

Due to the divided pickup’s magnetic strength, the

double-sided tape may peel off the bass guitar body if

the point of attachment is weak. Also, the pickup and

controller may be knocked off, if the bass guitar is

subject to strong shock or prolonged use, if an

attachment method other than screw installation is

used. Select a method of attachment according to

installation position, and the strengths of the method

of installation.

NGOK

E A D G

B E A D G

E A D G C

B E A D G C

■ Mark the Installation position

for the divided Pickup.

The divided pickup should be located between the

rear pickup and bridge so that the cable end of the

pickup is oriented toward the lower bass string (the

pickup will not function if it is attached facing the

opposite direction).

The divided pickup is designed for use on basses

with up to 6 strings (6B, 5E, 4A, 3D, 2G, 1C). If the

pickup is to be used on a 4-string bass, align the 4

magnetic yokes, in the center portion of the pickup,

with the strings.

For 5-string basses with a [B, E, A, D, G] tuning,

use the 5 magnetic yokes on the cable end of the

pickup. If the tuning is [E, A, D, G, C] use the 5

magnetic yokes opposite the cable end of the

pickup.

• For 4-string basses (4E, 3A, 2D, 1G)

Place the divided pickup on the body and decide

the optimum position for installation.

From the low end string side, slide the divided

pickup under the bass guitar strings. Using the

magnetic attraction of the pickup to the strings,

adjust the position so that each string passes over

its corresponding magnetic yoke.

Attaching the Divided Pickup

String

Pickup’s Magnetic Yokes

Rear Pickup

Adjust the position of the pickup so that it meets the

conditions listed below.

1. Each string must pass over its corresponding

magnet.

The pickup will not function properly if the

string does not properly pass over the magnetic

yoke. Check that the strings pass over the

magnetic yokes, even when bending the strings.

2. The distance between the divided pickup

and the bridge should be about 10-20mm

(0.39"-0.79").

* Make sure the pickup is not in contact with

the bridge.

* The distance can be increased to more than

20mm (0.79") as long as the strings pass over

the magnetic yokes when bending the strings.

Divided Pickup

Bridge

10-20mm

(0.39"-0.79")

• For 5-string basses (5B, 4E, 3A, 2D, 1G)

• For 5-string basses (5E, 4A, 3D, 2G, 1C)

• For 6-string basses (6B, 5E, 4A, 3D, 2G, 1C)

3. String height should not be widely varied.

Extreme variations in string height will result

in a poor output level for the pickup (The

output level can be somewhat controlled with

the G50’s Gain Setting).

Once the optimum installation position has

been decided, you can prepare to attach the

pickup. However, the distance between the

string and the pickup’s magnetic yoke is ex-

tremely important.

Since the height of the pickup’s magnetic yokes

cannot be adjusted individually, the pickup posi-

tion, the pickup’s overall height, and string height,

can be adjusted to meet the conditions necessary

for optimum string/pickup clearance.

The distance between the top of the pickup’s

magnetic yokes and the bottom of each string

should be about 1-2mm (0.04"-0.08") when each

string is fretted at the highest note on the neck. The

distance between the pickup and the bottom of the

strings can be set to less than 1mm (0.04") as long

as the strings do not touch the pickup when the

bass is played. However, as long as other strings

can be set to a height of 2.0mm (0.08") or less, try

to set the E and B strings between 1.5 (0.06") and

2.0mm (0.08").

Also, the output level for each of the magnetic

pickups is fairly different so after the divided

pickup has been attached make sure you set Input

Gain each strings with the Guitar MIDI Converter.

The chart below lists the optimum string/pickup

distance and G50 Input Gain Settings for average

bass guitars. Use the chart as a reference when

setting up your pickup.

* For 4-string basses

(looking from the bridge side).

Distance *1 Gain Setting *2

4-string bass G string 1.0mm (0.04") 15

D string 2.0mm (0.08") 30

A string 2.0mm (0.08") 30

E string 1.5mm (0.06") 10

5-string bass G string 1.0mm (0.04") 15

D string 1.0mm (0.04") 15

A string 1.5mm (0.06") 22

E string 2.0mm (0.08") 20

B string 1.0mm (0.04") 6

6-string bass C string 1.0mm (0.04") 15

G string 1.5mm (0.06") 22

D string 1.0mm (0.04") 15

A string 1.0mm (0.04") 15

E string 2.0mm (0.08") 20

B string 2.0mm (0.08") 10

*1 The distance between the string and magnetic

yoke when the string is fretted on its highest

note.

*2 The G50’s individual input gain settings (1-50).

Use the supplied clearance gauge (1mm (0.04")

thick) to check pickup clearance. Put two gauges

together to check for a clearance of 2mm (0.08").

■ First, make sure the truss rod and string

height are properly adjusted, then tune the

strings to their normal pitch.

■ Determine the optimum method of attach-

ing the divided pickup.

Refer to the “Select the Method of Installa-

tion” section on page 5, and determine the

optimum method of attachment in regards to

the attachment position, materials, type of

body, playing requirements, etc.

■ Use the supplied suction cups to tempo-

rarily attach the Controller to the body so

that it doesn’t get in the way while attach-

ing the Divided Pickup.

Divided Pickup

E string

A string D string

G string

1.5

(0.06")

2.0

(0.08

)

1.0 (0.04")

2.0

(0.08

)

Bass guitar body

Clearance gauge

20mm

(0.08")

1mm (0.04")

Attaching the Divided Pickup

Unit : mm (inch)

■ Attach the Divided Pickup

(Removable) Fittings Attachment

The divided pickup can easily be removed yet

pickup height adjustment is still maintained.

1. Apply the base plate’s double-sided adhesive

tape, to the underside of the base plate. (Do not

remove the backing yet.)

2. Fix the Pickup Attachment Fittings to the

Divided Pickup with the screws and springs.

For proper height adjustment, select the best

length screw (6, 8, 10, 12mm).

To start with, loosely fix the pickup with the

6mm screws, and adjust the height after the base

plate is attached to the body.

3. Use the 3x6 screws (with washer) to attach the

pickup attachment fittings to the base plate.

4. With the pickup carefully positioned on the bass

body, mark the position where the base plates

(left/right) will be attached.

5. Remove the backing from the double-sided

adhesive tape on the base plates (left/right).

6. Without letting the adhesive side of the tape

come in contact with the bass body, position the

base plate over the place where it is to be

attached and then lower the base plate onto the

body surface.

* Holding both ends of the pickup, apply light

pressure to attach the pickup to the body.

* If the base plate is to be attached with screws,

remove the pickup and pickup attachment fittings

from the base plate. Drill a 2mm (0.08”, approx).

diameter hole into the bass guitar’s body making

sure that the hole is drilled vertically. Use the plate

tapping screws (3x10mm) to fix the base plate to

the bass guitar body.

7. With the bass properly tuned, use the small

screws to adjust the distance between each of

the strings and their corresponding pickup yoke.

With each string fretted at its highest note on the

neck, check the distance between each string

and its corresponding pickup using the supplied

clearance gauge (→ pg. 7).

* To remove the base plate from the bass guitar’s

body, use a minus screwdriver to gently pry the

base plate from the body, or use a pair of pliers to

lift the base plate from the body. Either way, be

careful not to scratch or damage the bass guitar

body or the base plate while removing the base

plate.

8. Once pickup height has been properly set, adjust

the individual input levels on the Guitar MIDI

Converter (Refer to pg. 14. Also, the Guitar

MIDI Converter manual).

The pickup can be removed by loosening the

3x6mm small screws (with washer), and sliding

the pickup attachment fittings out of the base

plate. The next time the pickup is attached to

the base plate, the previously set height

adjustment will be maintained so further

height adjustment will not be necessary.

Double-Sided

Adhesive Tape for

Base Plate

* If the base plate is in contact with the bass

guitar’s volume knob or, removal and replace-

ment of the divided pickup is hindered, attach

the base plate in the direction shown in the

illustration below.

Remove in the order shown (1→ 2).

Small Screw

(3x6 with washer)

Base Plate

(Right)

Base Plate (Left)

Small Screw

(3x6/8/10/12)

Step 2

Small Screw

(3x6 with washer)

Plate Tapping

Screw (3x10)

Pickup

Attachment

Fitting (Left)

Base Plate (Left)

Step 1

Step 3

Volume Knob, etc.

Attaching the Divided Pickup

Spring

Divided Pickup

Double-Sided Adhesive Tape Attachment

2. Determine how many spacers and/or cushions

will be needed to attain proper height for the

pickup.

With the backing still in place, stack spacers

A (1mm thick), B (0.3mm thick), and the

cushion underneath both ends of pickup (with

the pickup underneath the strings) until proper

clearance between the strings and magnetic

yokes is achieved (→ pg. 7). Do not remove

the backing from the cushions or spacers

when initially setting up the pickup height.

Initially use spacers A (1mm thick) and the

cushion to gain the approximate height

necessary, then use spacers B (0.3mm thick)

to fine-tune the height of the pickup.

* Before you adjust the pickup height, make sure

that the bass guitar is properly tuned.

* Please note that the cushion/spacer backing

adds about 0.1 millimeter to their thickness, so

take this added thickness into account when

using a number of spacers.

* If the body surface is not flat, use the double-

sided adhesive tape or cushion to attach the

pickup to the bass guitar body so that the

pickup properly adheres to the body.

* If you need to compensate for differences in

height between the low and high strings, cut

the double-sided adhesive tape and cushion

into one-quarter or one-third widths and adjust

the height.

3. Once the number of pieces has been deter-

mined, apply the cushions (with double-sided

adhesive) or double-sided adhesive tape to the

bottom of the pickup, then apply one spacer

and check the clearance with the clearance

gauge while the highest note on the neck is

fretted (→ pg. 7). Add spacers one by one,

continually checking the clearance, until the

proper height is attained. Do not remove the

backing from the tape that is used to attach to

the pickup to the bass guitar body until you

are sure that proper height is achieved.

4. Once the proper height is achieved, remove

the backing from the tape used to attach the

pickup to the body. Keeping the exposed tape

from coming into contact with the body, slide

the pickup under the strings. From the high

string side of the bass guitar, slide a minus

driver or similar tool under the strings, to help

support the pickup from the opposite side.

Once the pickup is slid into position, attach

the pickup/spacer assembly to the body.

* Make sure that the bass body is free from dust

and oil which might prevent the adhesive from

sticking to the body.

* Holding both ends of the pickup, apply light

pressure to attach the pickup to the body.

5. Once the pickup is attached and the height

has been adjusted, adjust the input gain levels

on the Guitar MIDI Converter (Refer to pg.

14. Also, the Guitar MIDI Converter manual).

* To remove the divided pickup from the body

without causing damage to the bass body, leave

the spacer attached to the body in place and

gently pry off the second layer spacer.

Backing

Cushion or

Double-Sided

Adhesive Tape

Spacer

A or B

Attaching the Divided Pickup

Use the cushions and spacers to adjust the height

of the pickup, and use the double-sided adhesive

tape to attach the pickup to the bass guitar.

1. Cut in half the spacers (A, B) used to adjust

the pickup’s height.

Use the following steps if you need to read-

just the pickup height.

1. Determine the number of spacers you need

to add or remove.

2. Remove only the pickup from the body.

Without applying any excessive force to

the pickup, carefully pry the pickup from

the spacers by sliding a thin, flat object

under the low string end of the pickup,

and gently lifting the pickup away from

the spacer.

* Bending or twisting the pickup may cause

the coil inside the pickup to snap, resulting

in a damaged pickup. Use caution.

Screw and Spring Attachment

It will be necessary to drill holes in the bass

guitar body to attach the pickup with screws

and springs.

1. Place the pickup in the position in which it

will be attached, then carefully mark the

centers of the two screw holes at either end of

the pickup on the bass guitar body.

2. Drill the screw holes. Carefully drill a 2mm

(0.08", approx.) diameter hole at both marked

locations. Make sure that the holes are drilled

vertically.

3. Insert the springs into the underside of the

pickup, insert the tapping screws (3x25)

through the screw holes and springs, and

screw the screws in the holes in the body.

4. With the bass properly tuned, adjust the

pickup height by loosening or tightening the

pickup screws. Adjust the clearance while the

highest note on each string is fretted. Pickup

clearance can be checked using the supplied

clearance gauge (→ pg. 7).

5. If proper clearance is achieved, adjust the

input gain levels on the Guitar MIDI Con-

verter (Refer to pg. 14. Also, the Guitar MIDI

Converter manual).

3. Carefully remove the double-sided tape

from the underside of the pickup.

4. Readjust the height as required. If spacers

must be added, remove the double-sided

tape from the existing spacer. If spacers

must be removed, be sure to remove both

the spacer and its double-sided tape.

5. Finally, attach fresh double-sided tape or a

cushion to the bottom of the pickup,

remove the backing, carefully attach the

pickup to the uppermost spacer.

6. Re-tune the bass and check the clearance

with the supplied clearance gauge.

7. If proper clearance is achieved, adjust the

input gain levels on the Guitar MIDI

Converter (Refer to pg. 14. Also, the

Guitar MIDI Converter manual).

Tapping Screw

3x25

Attaching the Divided Pickup

■ Decide the position for

attaching the controller.

Consider the following points carefully when

deciding on the best location to install the controller.

• The controller and cable should not hinder perfor-

mance.

• The controller should not block of hamper access to

any of the bass guitar’s controls: volume, tone,

switches, etc.

• The B1D controller should be positioned in an

easily accessible position.

• Do not position the controller in a manner that will

apply excessive force to the cord that connects the

divided pickup and controller.

• Do not position the controller in a manner that will

apply excessive force to the cord that connects the

direct bass guitar signal and controller.

• Do not position the controller in a manner that will

apply excessive force on the controller or cords

when the bass is placed on a guitar stand.

• Do not position the controller in a manner that will

apply excessive force on the B1D or bass guitar

when the bass is placed in its case.

■

Determine the optimum method

of attaching the controller.

Refer to the “Select the Method of Installation”

section on page 5, and determine the optimum

method of attachment in regards to the attachment

position, materials, type of body, playing require-

ments, etc.

Before you install the controller, disconnect the

direct bass guitar signal cable and the 13-pin cable

from the controller.

■ Attach the Controller

Velcro Tape Attachment

1. With the male and female portions of the

Velcro still attached, cut the Velcro tape into

three pieces, and attach one side of the Velcro

to the underside of the controller.

2. Remove the backing from the other side of

the Velcro tape, and attach the controller to

the bass guitar’s body.

Attaching the Controller

13-pin

Cable

Bracket Attachment

1. Use the two screws (marked with arrows) on

the bottom of the controller to attach the

bracket to the controller.

2. Attach an appropriate number of cushion

(double-sided adhesive) to the bracket so that

the bass guitar surface does not come in

contact with the screw heads, and attach the

bracket to the guitar in the appropriate posi-

tion.

Divided

Pickup

Controller

Secure any excess cord to

the bass body with tape.

Direct Bass Guitar Signal Cable.

Bottom of Controller

Cut the Velcro into 3

pieces.

Cushion

(Double-sided Adhesive)

The bracket can also be fixed to the bass guitar

using the strap pin.

An alternate method is to attach the bracket using

the bass guitar’s strap pin. Loosen the screw

holding the strap pin to the bass guitar body, slide

the slot in the bracket under the pin, then tighten

the pin screw until the bracket is held firmly in

position.

* Attach enough cushion (double-sided adhesive) so

that the screws, that are used to fix the bracket to

the controller, do not come in contact with the

bass guitar body.

* Repeated loosening and tightening of the strap

pin, or application of excessive force to the

bracket, can cause the strap pin screw to become

loose.

* The bracket can also be used in combination with

suction cups.

Cushion Attachment

Attach three pieces of controller cushion to the

bottom of the controller.

Suction Cup Attachment

Insert the three suction cups into the three holes on

the bottom of the controller unit, then simply press

the controller unit onto the bass guitar top at the

appropriate location.

* Make sure the surface or your bass guitar top is

free from any dirt and grease.

* The suction cups can be removed by slightly lifting

the edge of each cup.

If your bass guitar body is not flat (arched top, etc.),

use as many of the controller cushions (double-

sided adhesive) as needed in the appropriate

location(s) to position the controller as required.

* Make sure the surface or your bass guitar top is free

from any dirt and grease.

Screw Attachment

Double check the attachment position of the

controller before attaching.

1. Place the controller in exactly the position it

is to be installed, and mark the center of the

screw hole. Set the controller unit aside and

carefully drill a 2mm (0.08", approx.)

diameter hole at the marked location. Make

sure the hole is drilled vertically.

2. In the same manner described in the “Double-

sided Adhesive Tape Attachment” section,

attach the double-sided adhesive tape to the

bottom of the controller unit.

3. Making sure that the screw hole in the control-

ler is perfectly aligned with the screw hole,

attach the controller unit to the bass guitar

body. Screw the supplied self-tapping screw

(3x16mm) into the pre-drilled hole in the body

through the hole in the controller. Make sure

that the screw does not go in crooked.

Screw Hole

Attaching the Controller

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.

Connections

2. Use the 13-pin cable to connect the Guitar

MIDI Converter’s Divided Input to the B1D.

Direct Bass Guitar

Signal Cable

13-pin Cable

* For extra security and to prevent damage it is a

good idea to pass the cable between the strap and

bass guitar body near the body strap pin.

* The special 13-pin cable is of a locking type. To

disconnect the cable, always unlock the cable and

then remove the cable by gripping the plug firmly,

not by pulling on the cable.

2. Unplug cable by gripping

the plug firmly.

1. Press release button.

Strap

13-pin Cable

3. Connect the tone generator, bass amp, and

any other related devices to the Guitar

MIDI Converter.

4. Adjust the pickup settings on the Guitar

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.

5. Turn ON the power in the following order,

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.

* If the indicator does not light, double check all

connections.

G50 Rear Panel Connections

to tone generator

MU80, VL70-m, etc.

from foot switch

FC4, FC5, etc.

from MIDI foot controller

MFC10, etc.

to bass amp.

If you are using the Yamaha Guitar MIDI Converter G50, set the following settings

on the G50.

Also, if you play with your fingers, the picking

finger may hit the adjacent low string causing

unwanted triggering of the lower string (ex. when

you play the A string, notes on the E string sound),

so it is preferable to use lower input gain settings

(E string) to remedy this problem.

On the same fret play with the same amount of

force on all of the strings, while checking the

balance of the input level value set the input gain

level and make sure that each string is in balance

with the others (→ Refer to the list on pg. 7).

● Set the Playing Style (Refer to the

G50 owner’s manual: pg. 14)

The Playing Style setting adjusts the G50’s input

level and velocity to the playing style you intend to

use.

Pic (Pick): Pick mode

Standard setting for the bass mode, good for

playing with your fingers. If you play with a pick

or use a tapping technique, this mode should also

be used.

SLP (Slap): Slap mode

Use this mode if you use a slap technique. How-

ever, it is recommended that you mix the direct

bass sound with the synth so that the slap attack

covers up any delay in the triggering of synth

sounds.

G50 Settings

● Guitar/Bass Mode Switch

With the G50 power switched OFF. Set the

GUITAR/BASS mode switch, located on the rear

panel of the G50, to the BASS position.

When the G50 is in the BASS mode, “ ASS”

will appear on the G50 display when the power is

switched ON. Verify.

● Load the Bass Preset Program

With the G50 set to the BASS mode, bass preset

program memory will be loaded into the G50’s

memory when the Initialize operation (→ refer to

the G50 owner’s manual: pg. 20) or the Preset

Program Set operation (→refer to the G50 owner’s

manual: pg. 8) is carried out.

* Bass Preset Program List

(Refer to the G50 owner’s manual: pg. 25).

* When the G50 is initialized, all program data

stored in the G50 will be erased (it will be replaced

with new data). If you have any data you want to

save, use the MIDI bulk dump operation to save

the data to an external MIDI device (→Refer to the

G50 owner’s manual: pg.19).

● Set the Input Gain (Refer to the G50

owner’s manual: pg. 9)

Under normal playing conditions, the input level

value should be between 20 and 60, playing harder

may increase the level to about 90 or more.

However, the level for the E and B strings may

only reach 80 when played hard.

Even if the input level is set to the above levels,

you may experience double notes, other notes may

sound, or the 5th and 7th fret harmonics may

unexpectedly sound, so the input gain level for

each string should be carefully adjusted. Particu-

larly, the E and B strings should be set to low

levels (5-10).

After connection and setup is finished, try to play your bass guitar.

Controller and Switch

● Play a synth sound only

• Set the output select switch to the SYNTH

position

• Use the VOL knob to control the synth

volume. Turn the knob right to increase the

volume and left to decrease.

• The UP/DOWN buttons can be used to select

different synthesizer voices and other func-

tions on the Guitar MIDI Converter.

If you are using the G50, you can increase or

decrease, by a value of one, Program Memory

Numbers, Parameter Values, Program Num-

bers, and Octave Shift Values.

Refer to the Guitar MIDI Converter manual

for more information.

● Play the Bass Guitar sound only.

• Set the output select switch to the BASS

position.

• The bass direct signal volume will not change

even if the VOL knob is turned.

● Play the Bass Guitar and Synth sounds

together.

• Set the output select switch to the MIX

position.

• Turning the VOL knob changes the synthesizer

volume only. The bass guitar’s volume will not

change.

• The UP/DOWN buttons function is identical to

that described in the “Play a synth sound only”

section above.

Volume Control

Memory or Parameter,

etc., switch

Please use the following functions to get the most out of your B1D and G50.

How can you effectively use the Split

Mode functions?

As an example, you can play a slap bass tone on the

first and second strings, and a fingered bass tone on

the third and fourth strings, each style (or string) can

be assigned sounds. You can get the best characteristics

out of each style (or strings) by assigning different

tones to different strings (→ Refer to the G50 owner’s

manual: pg. 17).

How can you effectively use the Split

Mode in relation to picking position.

As an example, you can set up your bass so that by

playing in the normal picking position you can play a

fingered bass tone, and playing closer to the bridge

you can play a slap bass tone, and switch between the

two sounds by just changing your playing position (→

Refer to the G50 owner’s manual : pg. 16 [Q: Split]).

Program change data is transmitted when the split

mode is active (when the tone is changed), and this

data can be used with a sequencer as well.

How can you effectively use the

Picking Position Control function?

If you set the G50’s [H: Program Number] to a synth

bass tone, and set the [T: Picking Position Control] to

“74” (filter cut-off frequency), you can create a techno-

bass tone (→ Refer to the G50 owner’s manual: pg. 17).

How can you effectively use the Touch

Control function?

If you set the G50’s [H: Program Number] to a synth

bass tone, and set the [W: Touch Control] to “74”

(filter cut-off frequency), you can create a synth-bass

tone (→ Refer to the G50 owner’s manual: pg. 17).

How can you effectively use the

Sustain 2 function?

Use a non-decaying tone, pluck and hold the lowest

string (multiple strings can also be held), and you can

play a melody on the other strings while the low string

pitch sustains

(→ Refer to the G50 owner’s manual: pg. 18).

How can you effectively use the Hold

function?

Use a non-decaying tone, play a chord and hold it,

play a melody with a different tone while the chord

holds. Also, by assigning an [H: Program Number]

program that is set to “oFF”, to the [Y: Sustain/Hold

Pedal] you can hold a chord and play the direct bass

sound over the chord (→ Refer to the G50 owner’s

manual: pg. 18).

Is the direct bass sound, coming from the

G50, inferior?

The B1D has an internal buffer so there should be no

problems with noise, but variations in signal levels

may make the sound produced by the G50 may be a

little louder or softer than the bass’s direct sound.

Getting the most out of your B1D & G50

What playing style will you use?

Set the G50’s [A: Playing Style] to the “Pic” (pick)

setting if you are going to play with your fingers.

When using a pick, as long as you use a firm attack, not

letting the pick “slide” over the strings, there should be

no problems.

If you are going to use a slap technique, set the [A:

Playing Style] to the “SLP” (slap) setting. However, it

is recommended that you mix the direct bass sound with

the synth so that the slap attack covers up any delay in

the triggering of synth sounds.

Also, the synth sound is sometimes delayed due to the

difficulties in accurately processing the slap attack, it is

recommended that a “sweep” type of synth sound be

used to provide a better overall sound (→ Refer to the

G50 owner’s manual: pg. 14).

Can you adjust the dynamics?

Set the G50’s [D: Velocity] setting according to the type

of sound you will be using. The following settings are

possible, “nAr” (narrow), “nor” (normal), “uui”

(wide), “1”-”127” (fixed). The velocity setting

specifies how the G50 will control the dynamic range of

your playing style.

When programming data for a sequencer “nAr” or

“1”-”127”

(fixed) settings will keep velocity data to a

average.

Also, the “uui” (wide) setting can be used in conjunc-

tion with a velocity switch to change synth sounds with

velocity (→ Refer to the G50 owner’s manual: pg. 14).

Do you want to decrease pitch bend data

going to the sequencer?

Set the G50’s [E: Chromatic] setting to “On” or “Au”.

Or set the [G: Pitch Bend Range] setting to “0” and

pitch bend data will not be produced at all (→ Refer to

the G50 owner’s manual: pgs. 14-15).

Can you control the synthesizer’s attack

and release?

By setting one of the G50’s control numbers as follows

[M(O): Assignable Control Number] to “73” (Attack

Time) or to “72” (Release Time), you can control the

parameter with [N(P): Assignable Control Value]. Value: 0

(Short) - 64 (Factory Default) - 127 (Long) (→ Refer to

pg. 16 in the G50 Owner’s Manual).

Depending on the type of tone generator, it may be

impossible to carry out some control changes. If that is the

case, the Attack and Release Times should be set on the

tone generator itself.

Do you use a fretless bass?

You can use a fretless bass as well as fretted one. If you

set the G50’s [E: Chromatic] setting to “oFF”, the

sensitivity and unique pitch characteristics of the fretless

bass will be accurately reproduced by the G50 (

→ Refer

to the G50 owner’s manual: pgs. 14-15

If you think there may be a problem with your B1D and G50, first check the infor-

mation below for a possible solution. If that does not solve the problem, contact the

nearest Yamaha dealer or the music store where you purchased the device.

Troubleshooting

Low pitches produce no sound.

→ Is the GUITAR/BASS selector switch on the rear

panel of the G50 set to BASS? (→ pg. 14).

Multiple notes sound.

→ If the string vibrates against a fret other, than the

one being fretted, the resulting noise may interfere

with the pitch being played. Try readjusting the

neck of your bass guitar or adjust the string height

to eliminate unwanted noise.

→ Are the strings coming into contact with the divided

pickup? Adjust the height of the pickup (→ pg. 7).

→ Is the G50 Input Level set too high? Try lowering

the Input Gain Level (→ pg. 7 & 14).

→ Are your fingernails hitting a string or do you rub

the pick against a string? If you play hard you may

get multiple notes even if the Play Style is set to the

“SLP” (slap) mode.

→ Is the G50 [G: Pitch Bend Range] setting set to

“0”? Try setting it to “12” (→ G50 owner’s

manual: pg. 15).

Strings sound without being played.

→ Is the G50 Input Level set too high? You can

control the problem using the G50 [B: Note ON

Level] but, first try lowering the Input Gain Level

(→ pg. 7 & 14. Also, the G50 owner’s manual: pg.

14).

The 5th and 7th fret harmonics sound.

→ If the G50’s Input Level is set too high, harmonics

will easily be picked up by the pickup. Try lowering

the Input Gain Level (→ pg. 7 & 14).

→ Harmonics are easily produced if the string is

fretted exactly on top of the fret and then the finger

is removed from the string. Try fretting the string

slightly behind the fret.

The pitch is off.

→ Are the strings coming into contact with the divided

pickup? Adjust the height of the pickup (→ pg. 7).

→ Is the G50’s Input Level set too high? Try lowering

the Input Gain Level (→pg. 7 & 14).

→ Properly tune the bass guitar. Also, make sure the

frets are properly tuned. If the G50 [E: Chromatic]

setting is set to “On”, pitch bend can only be done

in half-tone increments, even using the “Au”

setting, if the bass guitar’s pitch is slightly off, that

pitch will be used as the center of the pitch bend

(→ G50 owner’s manual: pg. 14).

→ If the G50 [G: Pitch Bend Range] and the pitch

bend range setting on the tone generator differs,

the pitch will be off. When you change programs

with the G50, the program’s pitch bend range data

is transmitted to the tone generator but, depending

upon the type of tone generator, pitch bend range

data may not be received. In that case, the pitch

bend range should be set on the tone generator

itself.

If you send data to a MIDI sequencer, the pitch

bend range and pitch bend center information must

be set in the very beginning of the song in order

for the sequencer to play back at the correct pitch.

→ Depending upon the type of tone (piano, etc). you

are using, pitch bends may not match well. In that

case try setting the G50 [E: Chromatic] to “On”

or, [G: Pitch Bend Range] to “0” (→ G50 owner’s

manual: pg. 14).

Vibrato is not detected.

→ Set the G50 [E: Chromatic] setting to “oFF”. If it

is set to “On”, pitch bend will only change the

pitch by half-tone increments or decrements. If it is

set to “Au” it will be hard to detect the slight

variations of the vibrato pitch (→ G50 owner’s

manual: pg. 14).

The pitch lowers a half-step when your

finger is removed from the fret.

→ When you play the bass directly, the same thing

happens, it’s just that the sound fades so quickly

that you don’t notice. This problem often occurs

when tones with a long release time are used. If

that is the case, try setting the G50 [E: Chromatic]

to “On” and [G: Pitch Bend Range] to “12”. Or,

try setting the [G: Pitch Bend Range] to “0”.

When you glissando, new notes are

triggered as you slide up the neck.

→ If the range set in [G: Pitch Bend Range] is

exceeded, a new note on will be produced. Change

the range value (→ G50 owner’s manual: pg. 15).

→ Is the G50’s Input Level set too high? Try lowering

the Input Gain Level (→pg. 7 & 14). Or, play a

note softly before you glissando.

● Main Function

Synthesizer Volume Knob

Output Selector Switch (BASS/MIX/SYNTH)

UP/DOWN Buttons

Power Indicator

Divided Pickup (6-string independent)

Direct Bass Guitar Input Jack

B1D Output Jack (Divided Pickup + Bass

Guitar Signal)

● Package Contents

Direct Bass Guitar Cable (1/4" mono phone

←→ mono mini-plug)

Hardware Parts for Installation

Specifications

● Bass Guitar String Spacing

4-string : 17-20mm (0.67"-0.79")

5-string : 18-20mm (0.71"-0.78")

6-string : 18-19mm (0.71"-0.75")

● Weight

78 g (2 lbs.12oz)

● Dimensions (W x D x H)

85.1mm x 75.9mm x 28.8mm

(3-3/8" x 2-15/16" x 1-1/8")

Unit : mm (inch)

152.8 (6")

141.8 (5-9/16")

85.1 (3-3/8")

75.9

(2-15/16")

8.3

(5/16")

7.3

(5/16")

11.0

(7/16")

YAMAHA• GUITAR• MIDI• CONVERTER

Close interaction between Yamaha

and some today’s leading artists

lead to the development the TRB

line. These 4-,5-, and 6-string

basses reflect the growing needs

of today’s discriminating bassists.

Each is a statement of quality

craftsmanship and technological

vision that offers unmatchable

sound and playability.

YAMAHA• ELECTRIC• BASSES

The G50 is a high-performance Guitar MIDI Converter designed to work in conjunction

with the Yamaha B1D Divided Pickup Unit installed on an electric or steel-string acous-

tic guitar. The G50 offers unprecedented MIDI guitar synthesizer performance with

exceptionally fast response and a range of advanced features that bring the true

creative potential of MIDI control to guitar players for the first time.

TRB-4

Natural Satin

TRB-6

Cherry Sunbust

La pagina sta caricando ...

Yamaha TRB6 Manuale del proprietario

Marca: Yamaha

Modello: TRB6

Categoria: Accessori per chitarra

Tipo: Manuale del proprietario

Questo manuale è adatto anche per

Scarica il pdf

rapporto

in altre lingue

English: Yamaha TRB6 Owner's manual
français: Yamaha TRB6 Le manuel du propriétaire
español: Yamaha TRB6 El manual del propietario
Deutsch: Yamaha TRB6 Bedienungsanleitung
русский: Yamaha TRB6 Инструкция по применению
Nederlands: Yamaha TRB6 de handleiding
português: Yamaha TRB6 Manual do proprietário
dansk: Yamaha TRB6 Brugervejledning
čeština: Yamaha TRB6 Návod k obsluze
polski: Yamaha TRB6 Instrukcja obsługi
svenska: Yamaha TRB6 Bruksanvisning
Türkçe: Yamaha TRB6 El kitabı
suomi: Yamaha TRB6 Omistajan opas
română: Yamaha TRB6 Manualul proprietarului

Yamaha TRB6 Manuale del proprietario

Questo manuale è adatto anche per

Yamaha TRB6 Manuale del proprietario

in altre lingue

Documenti correlati

Altri documenti