Yamaha APX500 User Manual

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PRECAUTIONSThe output jack is an EIAJ-standard 1/4" phone jack. Be sure to usean appropriate connection cable.The built-in preamplifier is automatically turned on when a plug isinserted into the output jack. When not using the instrument, or whenplaying it without amplification, be sure to remove the plug from theoutput jack so that the preamplifier power is turned off.Always set the VOLUME control to “0” when plugging in orunplugging the connection cable.The battery check indicator (BATT.) will light briefly when a plug isinserted or removed from the output jack. This is normal and does notindicate a malfunction.Be sure to remove the battery if the instrument will not be used for anextended period of time in order to prevent possible damage due tobattery leakage.Owner’s ManualThank you for choosing a Yamaha electric-acoustic guitar.In order to make the most of the advanced features andperformance provided by your guitar, please read thismanual carefully before using the instrument.BATTERY REPLACEMENTBe sure to replace the battery as soon as possible when the battery checkindicator lights in order to avoid reduced sound quality.* Be sure to remove the battery if the instrument will not be used for an extendedperiod of time in order to prevent possible damage due to battery leakage.q Press the catch on the battery holder in the direction indicated by the arrowin the illustration in order to unlock it.w Slide out the battery case.e Remove the old battery from the battery case, and insert the new batterymaking sure that the (+) and (–) terminals of the battery are positioned asshown in the illustration. Use only a DC9V, S-006P (6F22) or equivalentbattery.r Slide the battery case back into the battery holder and press firmly sothat the battery case locks into place.ELECTRICACOUSTIC GUITARBattery HolderControl SectionBar SensorNOMENCLATUREOutput Jack (with power switch function)SPECIFICATIONSSystem SYSTEM-55TA: Monaural 1 wayPickup Bar Sensor (Piezo type)Pre-amplifier Controls VOL., 3 Band (HIGH, MID, LOW) EQcontrol, AMF controlOutput jack Combination end pin/power switchOutput impedance 1 kΩPower supply 9V DC, S-006P (6F22) dry cell batteryBattery life Approx. 150 hours (without tuner)Approx. 140 hours (with the preampswitched ON and the tuner used 1 minuteevery 1 hour)Tuner Tuning System: Chromatic type (12semitones), A4=440HzAuto OFF Function: Tuner automaticallyswitches OFF after 1 minute.Input: Built in pickup (bridge bar sensor)Accuracy: +/– 3 centsAccessories • Hexagonal wrench for neck adjustment x1• S-006P (6F22) dry cell battery x1THE CONTROLSUSING THE TUNERThe guitar is equipped with an A4=440Hz standard pitch tuner. Thetuner’s circuitry is independent from the guitar’s output circuit soswitching the tuner ON/OFF will have no affect on sound output.q Press the TUNER switch. While the tuner activates the and lampslight alternately.w Tune the guitar string until the note name of the desired pitch appears inthe tuner’s display.The lamp indicates the pitch is low.The lamp indicates the pitch is high.The pitch indicator ( ) flashes slower as the string’s pitch nears thenote shown in the display.e The string is in tune when the and lamps both light.* The tuner automatically switches OFF when not used for more than one minute(energy saver function). Press the TUNER switch again to switch it back on.* It may take a few seconds before the tuner can detect pitches after being switchedON.* The note name and displays may have difficulty keeping up with irregularpitch changes. Gradually change the pitch and check when tuning.* The tuner may have difficulty detecting notes rich with overtones or with veryshort sustain.qw ertye 3 Band EqualizerLOW : Boosts or cuts the level of the low frequencies.MID : Boosts or cuts the level of the middle frequencies.The AMF control r adjusts the center frequency of the bandaffected by this control.HIGH : Boosts or cuts the level of the high frequencies.r AMF ControlSets the center frequency of the band of frequencies affected by the MIDequalizer control. The range is from 80 Hz to 10 kHz.* This control has no effect when the MID equalizer control is set to its center(“0”) position.t Tuner SwitchSwitches the tuner ON/OFF.y Tuner DisplayDisplays tuner information.q VOL. (Volume) ControlAdjusts the overall output volume level.* Make sure that the VOL. is turned to “0”before connecting or disconnecting.w BATT. (Battery Check) IndicatorThis indicator will light when the batteryneeds to be replaced.Please replace the battery as soon aspossible when the BATT. indicator lights.OPENCatchDC9V S-006P(6F22)Battery caseqOPENw, r ewr

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