The Panel Controls; Front Panel; Tone Controls - Yamaha DG60-112 Mode D'emploi

The Panel Controls

Front Panel

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The DG60-112 is a high-quality guitar amp with 2 independent channels.
You can switch between channel A (the upper row of knobs t-o) settings and channel B (the lower row of knobs t-o) with the
switch e or with a foot-switch. Control knobs t-o for both channels A and B operate in the same manner.
q Input Jack (INPUT HIGH, LOW)
The amplifier's input jack.
The guitar is connected to the amplifier here. Guitars with a high output
should be connected to the LOW jack while guitars with a low output
should be connected to the HIGH jack. If you want a clean tone we
recommend connecting the guitar to the LOW jack.
* Always switch the power off before connecting the guitar.
w Peak Indicator
This indicator is used to match the input level. The indicator lights when
the peak level is exceeded.
e Channel Select Switch
Use to switch between Channels A and B.
Press the switch to select the channel you want to use.
When Channel A ( ) is selected, the amplifier will produce tone accord-
ing to the settings specified by the upper row of knobs
Channel B( ) is selected, the amplifier will produce tone according to
the settings specified by the lower row of knobs
r Channel Indicator
The indicator lamp corresponding to the currently selected channel lights.
t Amp Select Switch
Use to select one of the 8 internal preset guitar amp types.
With any of the amp types, basically 2 is brighter than 1.
Depending upon the control settings, as shown in "Setting Examples"
on the page 8, the tone character that is possible is wider than what the
amp type's name implies.
• LEAD1, LEAD2
Lead offers a tone with heavy distortion. Substantial mids provide a fat
tone with excellent sustain.
• DRIVE1, DRIVE2
Drive offers a thick overdrive tone with excellent sustain similar to when
the volume is fully raised on a tube amplifier. Using the tone control
knobs to adjust the balance of their respective frequencies creates a
wider variety of tone.
• CRUNCH1, CRUNCH2
Crunch offers expressive picking articulation and nuance. Raise the
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GAIN level creates a tone similar to that natural overdrive when the
volume is raised on a tube amplifier. This crisp tone is excellent for
playing riffs and rhythm parts.
• CLEAN1, CLEAN2
A clean sound without distortion. Use an effect such as reverb or cho-
rus to create a spacious sound.
y Gain Volume (GAIN)
Use to control the amount of distortion.
Rotate the knob to the right to increase the amount of distortion.
* If the GAIN is set to "0", sound will not be produced even of the MASTER
Volume is turned up.
u Master Volume (MASTER)
Use to control the overall volume of the GAIN and tone control settings.
i Tone Controls
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(TREBLE, HIGH MID, LOW MID, BASS, PRESENCE)
Use to control the levels of their respective frequencies.
Rotate the knob to the right to increase the level of tone.
TREBLE
HIGH MID
LOW MID
BASS
PRESENCE
o Reverb Volume (REVERB)
Use to control the amount of reverb (Spring Reverb).
Rotate the knob to the right to increase the amount of reverb. If the knob
is set to "0", no reverb will be produced.
Reverb can also be switched ON/OFF with a foot switch connected to
the FOOT SW REVERB jack located on the rear panel.
!0 Power Switch (POWER)
The main unit's power switch.
Press the switch to turn the amp ON/OFF.
* To protect the speakers make sure the MASTER Volume is set to "0"before
you switch the power ON/OFF.
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Controls the level of the high frequencies.
Controls the level of the upper mid frequencies.
Controls the level of the lower mid frequencies.
Controls the level of the low frequencies.
Controls the level of the frequencies higher than
TREBLE.
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