Yamaha APX500II Owners Manual

Electric Acoustic Guitar

Owner’s Manual

PRECAUTIONS

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Before connecting the guitar to the amplifier, refer to the “Battery

Replacement” section and install the batteries.

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Always set the guitar’s VOLUME control and the volume control

on the amplifier to their minimum levels when connecting or dis-

connecting the cable.

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The built-in preamplifier is automatically turned ON when a guitar

cable is connected to the output jack. When not using the instru-

ment, or when playing it without amplification, be sure to remove

the guitar cable from the output jack so that the preamplifier pow-

er is turned OFF. Also, if the instrument is not going to be used for

an extended period of time, or when battery power is depleted,

we recommend that the batteries be removed in order to avoid

power consumption or leakage.

Thank you for choosing a Yamaha electric-acoustic guitar.

In order to make the most of the advanced features and perfor-

mance provided by your guitar, please read this manual care-

fully before using the instrument.

SPECIFICATIONS

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System:

System-65

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Pickup:

Bar Sensor (Piezo type)

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Preamplifier Controls:

Vol., 3-Band EQ (HIGH, MID, LOW),

AMF control, TUNER

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Output Jack:

Combination end pin/power switch

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Output Impedance:

1kΩ

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Batteries:

Size AA alkaline battery (LR6) x2

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Battery Life:

Approx. 180 hours (Without tuner and using

alkaline batteries. May differ due to operating conditions.)

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Tuner:

Chromatic type (12 semi-tones), A4=440Hz, Accuracy

range +/– 3 cents

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Accessories:

Neck adjustment hex-wrench x1, Size AA alka-

line battery x2

USING THE TUNER

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Press and hold the TUNER switch until the

display lights to

switch the tuner power ON.

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Tune the guitar string until the note name of the desired pitch appears

in the display.

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The string is in tune when only the

lamp lights in the center of the

display.

Pitch is low

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g

g

In Tune

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f

f

Pitch is high

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VOL Control

Controls the volume.

* Always set the volume to its minimum level when connecting or disconnect-

ing the cable.

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BATT. (Battery Check) Indicator

This indicator will light when the battery needs to be replaced.

Please replace the battery as soon as possible when the BATT. indi-

cator lights.

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3-Band Equalizer

LOW :

Boosts or cuts the level of the low frequencies.

MID :

Boosts or cuts the level of the middle frequencies.

The AMF control

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adjusts the center frequency of the band af-

fected by this control.

HIGH :

Boosts or cuts the level of the high frequencies.

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AMF Control

Sets the center frequency of the band of frequencies affected by the

MID equalizer 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

position.

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Tuner Display

Displays tuner information.

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TUNER Switch

Switches the tuner ON/OFF.

Battery Holder

Control Section

Output Jack

(with power switch function)

Pickup Section

NOMENCLATURE/CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

As battery power becomes low, the battery check indicator will light.

Replace the batteries as soon as possible.

Release Lever

Battery Holder

Alkaline

battery x2

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Press the release lever on the battery

case in the direction indicated by the

arrow

in the illustration in order to

unlock it, and then slide out the battery

holder.

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Remove the old batteries from the bat-

tery holder, and insert the two new size

AA alkaline batteries. Make sure that

the poles on the batteries are properly

positioned as shown in the diagram

inside of the holder.

* Use alkaline batteries only.

* Always change both batteries at the same time. Do not mix new and old bat-

teries, or different type batteries (batteries made by different manufacturers

or batteries by the same manufacturer but of different types). Not doing so

can result in fire, etc.

* Never dismantle the batteries and never dispose batteries in fire.

* Never touch any fluid that may leak from the battery. If the fluid should come

in contact with the eyes, mouth, or skin, wash immediately with water and

consult a doctor.

* Always dispose batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations.

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Slide the battery holder back into the battery case and press firmly so

that the battery holder locks in place.

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Press the TUNER switch again to switch the tuner power OFF. Also, if

the note name is not shown in the display for more than 1 minute, the

power will automatically switch OFF. (

display goes off)

* It may take a few seconds before the tuner can detect pitches after being

switched ON.

* The note name and

displays may have difficulty keeping up with ir-

regular pitch changes. Gradually change the pitch and check when tuning.

* The tuner may not be able to detect notes rich with overtones or with very

short sustain.

* Sound output is not muted when the tuner is being used.

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