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GUITAR AMPLIFIER VA-5 Owner's Manual Thank you very much for purchasing a YAMAHA VA-5 Guitar Amplifier. The VA-5 is a high-performance 2-channel (CLEAN/DRIVE) amp also suited for electric acoustic guitars and bass guitars. The amplifier delivers a sound not expected from a unit this size. To obtain maximum performance please read this owner's manual before using the amp, and then store it in a safe place. I SPECIFICATIONS N Rated output power : 5 Wr.m.s. N Speaker : 12 cm (8 Ω) N Channels : CLEAN/DRIVE (selectable via a push switch) N Controls : VOLUME, TREBLE, MIDDLE, BASS N Input/Output terminals : INPUT, PHONES, DC IN N Power supply : Six SUM-1 batteries (not included) Optional AC adapter (PA-3) N Dimensions (WxHxD) : 252 x 200 x 140 mm (9-15/16" x 7-7/8" x 5-1/2") N Weight : 2 kg (4.4 lbs) * not including batteries * Specifications and design subject to change without notice. I PRECAUTIONS N To avoid possible damage do not expose the unit to: - direct sunlight - very high or low temperature/humidity - sand or excessive dust * Especially inside a vehicle, the temperature may rise excessively - do not leave the VA-5 in your parked car on a sunny day! N Before connecting/disconnecting cables or turning the unit on/off, be sure to set the VOLUME control on the VA-5 to 0. N The VA-5 can be operated with six SUM-1 batteries or an optional AC adapter (YAMAHA PA-3). Use of a different AC adapter may damage the unit! When using a different AC adapter, make sure that its voltage and polarity (+ -) matches the VA-5. N Always turn the unit off after use. To avoid battery leakage, remove the batteries when the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time. N Neon and fluorescent lamps may induce noise. Keep the unit away from such lighting sources. N Handle the unit carefully - never apply excessive force to the controls and avoid dropping the unit. N Clean the exterior with a dry, soft cloth. Never use volatile liquids such as benzine or thinner. N After reading this owner's manual, keep it in a safe place for future reference. I CONTROL PANEL INPUT CLEAN/ DRIVE VOLUME MIDDLE POWER GUITAR AMPLIFIER VA-5 0 0 10 10 TREBLE 0 0 10 10 BASS P H O N E S I BATTERY REPLACEMENT When the overall sound volume decreases or the sound becomes distorted during battery operation, the batteries are exhausted and should be replaced with new ones (SUM-1 x 6). When the VA-5 is to be used for longer periods at a time, we recommend the use of an optional AC adapter (YAMAHA PA-3). * Be sure to insert the batteries according to the polarity markings (+ and -). * Replace the batteries with the power turned off. q we rty u i q INPUT jack Connect the guitar to this jack. w VOLUME control For overall volume adjustment. e CLEAN/DRIVE select switch When this switch is depressed ($), the DRIVE channel is selected and a distortion sound is obtained. When the switch is released (7), the CLEAN channel is selected, delivering a guitar sound without distortion. r TREBLE control For adjustment of the high-frequency sound level. t MIDDLE control For adjustment of the middle-frequency sound level. y BASS control For adjustment of the low-frequency sound level. u PHONES jack Allows connection of headphones. i POWER switch To turn the VA-5 on and off. Six SUM-1 batteries + pole - pole - pole + pole * Insert the batteries over the extended ribbon. This facilitates later removal of the batteries by simply pulling on the ribbon. I SETTING EXAMPLES Sound Type Clean cutting sound For electric acoustic guitar For electric bass Crunch sound Natural overdrive sound Hard distortion sound CLEAN/DRIVE CLEAN (7) CLEAN (7) CLEAN (7) CLEAN (7) DRIVE ($) DRIVE ($) VOLUME 5 3 5 10 7 8 TREBLE 8 8 7 8 4 10 MIDDLE 5 3 7 10 10 7 BASS 5 10 10 10 10 8 Printed in Hong Kong

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GUITAR AMPLIFIER
VA-5
Owner’s Manual
SPECIFICATIONS
Rated output power
:
5 Wr.m.s.
Speaker
:
12 cm (8
)
Channels
:
CLEAN/DRIVE (selectable via a push
switch)
Controls
:
VOLUME, TREBLE, MIDDLE, BASS
Input/Output terminals
: INPUT, PHONES, DC IN
Power supply
:
Six SUM-1 batteries (not included)
Optional AC adapter (PA-3)
Dimensions
(WxHxD)
:
252 x 200 x 140 mm
(9-15/16" x 7-7/8" x 5-1/2")
Weight
:
2 kg (4.4 lbs) * not including batteries
* Specifications and design subject to change without notice.
Thank you very much for purchasing a YAMAHA VA-5 Guitar Amplifier.
The VA-5 is a high-performance 2-channel (CLEAN/DRIVE) amp also suited
for electric acoustic guitars and bass guitars. The amplifier delivers a sound
not expected from a unit this size.
To obtain maximum performance please read this owner’s manual before
using the amp, and then store it in a safe place.
PRECAUTIONS
To avoid possible damage do not expose the unit to:
-
direct sunlight
-
very high or low temperature/humidity
-
sand or excessive dust
*
Especially inside a vehicle, the temperature may rise
excessively — do not leave the VA-5 in your parked car on a
sunny day!
Before connecting/disconnecting cables or turning the unit on/off, be
sure to set the VOLUME control on the VA-5 to 0.
The VA-5 can be operated with six SUM-1 batteries or an optional
AC adapter (YAMAHA PA-3). Use of a different AC adapter may
damage the unit! When using a different AC adapter, make sure that
its voltage and polarity (+
–) matches the VA-5.
Always turn the unit off after use. To avoid battery leakage, remove
the batteries when the unit is not to be used for an extended period
of time.
Neon and fluorescent lamps may induce noise. Keep the unit away
from such lighting sources.
Handle the unit carefully — never apply excessive force to the
controls and avoid dropping the unit.
Clean the exterior with a dry, soft cloth. Never use volatile liquids
such as benzine or thinner.
After reading this owner’s manual, keep it in a safe place for future
reference.
q
INPUT jack
Connect the guitar to this jack.
w
VOLUME control
For overall volume adjustment.
e
CLEAN/DRIVE select switch
When this switch is depressed (
C
), the DRIVE channel is selected
and a distortion sound is obtained. When the switch is released
(
V
), the CLEAN channel is selected, delivering a guitar sound
without distortion.
r
TREBLE control
For adjustment of the high-frequency sound level.
t
MIDDLE control
For adjustment of the middle-frequency sound level.
y
BASS control
For adjustment of the low-frequency sound level.
u
PHONES jack
Allows connection of headphones.
i
POWER switch
To turn the VA-5 on and off.
CONTROL PANEL
VOLUME
0
10
BASS
PHONES
0
10
TREBLE
0
10
MIDDLE
0
10
INPUT
CLEAN/
DRIVE
POWER
GUITAR
AMPLIFIER
VA-5
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i
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
When the overall sound volume decreases or the sound
becomes distorted during battery operation, the batteries are
exhausted and should be replaced with new ones (SUM-1 x 6).
When the VA-5 is to be used for longer periods at a time, we
recommend the use of an optional AC adapter (YAMAHA PA-3).
* Be sure to insert the batteries according to the polarity
markings (+ and
).
* Replace the batteries with the power turned off.
– pole
+ pole
+ pole
Six SUM-1 batteries
* Insert the batteries over the
extended ribbon. This facilitates
later removal of the batteries by
simply pulling on the ribbon.
– pole
Printed in Hong Kong
SETTING EXAMPLES
Sound Type
CLEAN/DRIVE
VOLUME
TREBLE
MIDDLE
BASS
Clean cutting sound
CLEAN (
V
)
5
8
5
5
For electric acoustic guitar
CLEAN (
V
)
3
8
3
10
For electric bass
CLEAN (
V
)
5
7
7
10
Crunch sound
CLEAN (
V
)
10
8
10
10
Natural overdrive sound
DRIVE (
C
)
7
4
10
10
Hard distortion sound
DRIVE (
C
)
8
10
7
8