Yamaha VA-7W User Manual

Va-7w, Owner’s manual

VA-7W

GUITAR AMPLIFIER

VA-7W

GUITAR AMPLIFIER

Owner’s Manual

■ CONTROL PANEL

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
(?), the CLEAN channel is
selected, delivering a guitar
sound without distortion.

■ SPECIFICATIONS

◆ Rated output power

: 5 Wr.m.s.

◆ Speaker

: 12 cm (8

Ω)

◆ 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) : 250 x 223 x 169 mm

(9.8" x 8.8" x 6.7")

◆ Weight

: 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)

* not including batteries

* Specifications and design subject to change without notice.
* Please understand that the amp’s case is made of real wood therefore,

variations that may be found in the wood’s natural grain and stain are
present from the beginning.

Thank you for purchasing the YAMAHA VA-7W Guitar
Amplifier.
The 2-channel (clean/drive) VA-7W is a high performance
amplifier also suited for electric acoustic guitars and bass
guitars. The cabinet uses real wood, and the amplifier
produces a tone 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.

CLEAN/

VOLUME TREBLE MIDDLE

BASS

DRIVE

CLEAN ?

DRIVE >

■ SETTING EXAMPLES

Sound Type

CLEAN/DRIVE

VOLUME

TREBLE

MIDDLE

BASS

Clean cutting sound

CLEAN (?)

For electric acoustic guitar

CLEAN (?)

For electric bass

CLEAN (?)

Crunch sound

CLEAN (?)

Natural overdrive sound

DRIVE (>)

Hard distortion sound

DRIVE (>)

■ 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-7W 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-7W to 0.

◆ The VA-7W 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-7W.

◆ 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.

■ 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-7W 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.

Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd.
Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze
niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA.

9710 R1 Printed in Hong Kong

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

A l l o w s c o n n e c t i o n o f
headphones.

i POWER switch

To turn the VA-7W on and off.

* Insert the batteries over

the extended ribbon.
T h i s f a c i l i t a t e s l a t e r
removal of the batteries
by simply pulling on the
ribbon.

– pole

+ pole

Six SUM-1
batteries

DC IN

+ pole

– pole