Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit AXSys 212 du fabricant Line 6
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2 AxSys 212 User Manual The serial number can be found on the back of the amp, near the power switch. Please note it in the space provided below for future reference. SERIAL NUMBER CAUTION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Contents AxSys 212 User Manual 3 C ONTENTS Chapter 1: Quick Start ............................................................................ 5 Chapter 2: The Guided Tour ................................................................. 6 Overview ..
Contents 4 AxSys 212 User Manual Introduction W ELCOME TO THE A X S YS 212 D IGITAL G UITAR S YSTEM ! The AxSys 212 is the first of its kind Ð a new generation of guitar amp. In the past, searching for the right ÒtoneÓ meant trying out dozens of amps Ð each having its own unique, signature sound.
Quick Start: Chapter 1 AxSys 212 User Manual 5 C HAPTER 1: Q UICK S TART To quickly get going with the AxSys 212, follow these steps: 1 Turn the GUITAR , AUX and MASTER knobs all the way down to zero. 2 Plug the power cord into the rear POWER connector and AC power.
Chapter 2: The Guided Tour 6 AxSys 212 User Manual C HAPTER 2: T HE G UIDED T OUR Overview This chapter is meant to provide a detailed guide in the setup and use of the AxSys 212 Digital Guitar System. Important Things To Know There are two very important things you will learn about in this chapter: ¥ Setting input levels.
The Guided Tour: Chapter 2 AxSys 212 User Manual 7 Connections Plugging in Your Guitar Connect your guitar to the AxSysÕ GUITAR INPUT jack. Auxiliary Input The AUX INPUT jack is designed for a second audio source, like a microphone, drum machine, tape player, or acoustic guitar, separate from the main Guitar input.
Chapter 2: The Guided Tour 8 AxSys 212 User Manual Stereo Line Out If you want to connect the AxSysÕ output to another amp, or into a mixing board, connect a stereo TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) cable to the HEADPHONE / STEREO LINE OUT jack on the rear panel.
The Guided Tour: Chapter 2 AxSys 212 User Manual 9 Example: If, when power was last turned off, the selected mode was Preset and the selected Sound was 28B, the LED display would now read P28 , and the LED pointer above the SOUND B button would be lit.
Chapter 2: The Guided Tour 10 AxSys 212 User Manual Tuning Up Before you start checking out the incredible sounds of the AxSys 212, you may want to tune up your guitar with the on-board tuner. To use the Digital Tuner: 1 Press the TUNER TAP TEMPO button; its LED will light.
The Guided Tour: Chapter 2 AxSys 212 User Manual 11 Auditioning Sounds A Sound is a stored setup that instantly recalls a defined tone. The AxSys 212 includes 64 Sound Banks, divided into two sets of 32 (Preset and User). Each Bank has four Sounds, which adds up to 256 killer tones to choose from!! The first 32 Sound Banks are called ÒPresetÓ.
Chapter 2: The Guided Tour 12 AxSys 212 User Manual Main Controls The six Control Knobs (in the middle of the front panel) allow you to tweak any Sound by giving you instant access to the most needed controls. These knobs are used to adjust all parameters depending on the Edit Row you select.
The Guided Tour: Chapter 2 AxSys 212 User Manual 13 revert back to the currently selected Sound Bank number; notice an E will appear (instead of a P or U ) to indicate that the Sound has been ÒeditedÓ.
Chapter 2: The Guided Tour 14 AxSys 212 User Manual Quick Editing Primer Aside from the six Main Controls (see page 12), many other parameters are available to you that provide for greater control over your tone. If you want more detail, check out chapter 3.
The Guided Tour: Chapter 2 AxSys 212 User Manual 15 To Edit a Parameter: 1 Locate the Parameter in the chart located above the six Control Knobs. 2 Select that ParameterÕs Edit Row by pressing one of the five Row Select buttons. If the incorrect Edit Row was selected, press the same Row Select button a second time.
Chapter 2: The Guided Tour 16 AxSys 212 User Manual Comparing an Edited Sound to the Original If a Sound has been edited (the display reads E ), it may be compared to the original version.
The Guided Tour: Chapter 2 AxSys 212 User Manual 17 To Store an Edited Sound into a different Sound location: 1 Press STORE SOUND , and the display will begin to flash: U32 The Sound Bank and Sound will be identical to the last Sound selected. 2 Use the SOUND BANK ▲ / SOUND BANK ▼ buttons to select any User Sound Bank from 01 to 32.
Chapter 2: The Guided Tour 18 AxSys 212 User Manual example, you could use the Wah pedal to control the level of reverb or the delay speed. See page 25 for more info. Both the Volume pedal and Wah pedal effects may be controlled via MIDI using controllers 7 (for Volume) and 3 (for Wah).
Description of Features: Chapter 3 AxSys 212 User Manual 19 C HAPTER 3: D ESCRIPTION OF F EATURES What is TubeTone™? TubeTone is the groundbreaking tube emulation technology at the heart of the AxSys 212.
Chapter 3: Description of Features 20 AxSys 212 User Manual Sound are called ÒGlobalÓ parameters. These parameters control how the AxSys will function regardless of which Sound is currently selected. The AxSysÕ memory is retained by an internal backup battery when power is turned off.
Description of Features: Chapter 3 AxSys 212 User Manual 21 version and the new edited version). If the original Sound resides in the Preset Bank, you must store it somewhere in the User Bank (which means you will be replacing an existing Sound with this edited Sound).
Chapter 3: Description of Features 22 AxSys 212 User Manual CLIP LED next to the GUITAR knob will light. When the Guitar Input level is set correctly, the Guitar CLIP LED will light only occasionally. The best way to set the Guitar Input level to the right setting is to turn up the GUITAR knob while playing your guitar loudly.
Description of Features: Chapter 3 AxSys 212 User Manual 23 The Noise Gate and Hum Canceller settings can be stored with each Sound. However, sometimes you may want to use the same settings for all Sounds. To do this, set the GATE/HUM PER SOUND parameter to ALL (see page 38).
Chapter 3: Description of Features 24 AxSys 212 User Manual If the DISTORTION BOX ON/OFF parameter is turned off, the Distortion Box effect will not be heard (see page 35). If you adjust the DISTORTION BOX parameter, the display will flash OFF twice to indicate it is turned off.
Description of Features: Chapter 3 AxSys 212 User Manual 25 The following parameters are available for modulating: Display Parameter Display Parameter Display Parameter 5-0 Preamp Bass 5-8 Presence 51.
Chapter 3: Description of Features 26 AxSys 212 User Manual Auto Volume Attack The Auto Volume effect automatically Òramps upÓ the signal level. It simulates the ÒbowedÓ playing technique in which.
Description of Features: Chapter 3 AxSys 212 User Manual 27 The PREAMP BASS , PREAMP MIDDLE and PREAMP TREBLE controls are disabled when the Acoustic Sim Preamp type is selected. If you attempt to modify these parameters, the display will temporarily read --- .
Chapter 3: Description of Features 28 AxSys 212 User Manual Acoustic Simulator The AxSys provides two different Acoustic Simulator Preamp types. These simulate the sound of an acoustic guitar with a pickup or a piezo transducer in the saddle. T IP For the best simulation, always select the pickup closest to the guitarÕs neck.
Description of Features: Chapter 3 AxSys 212 User Manual 29 If the EQ ON/OFF parameter is turned off, the Graphic EQ will not have any effect on the Sound (see page 35). If you adjust any of the Graphic EQ parameters, the display will flash OFF twice to indicate it is turned off.
Chapter 3: Description of Features 30 AxSys 212 User Manual Delay Delay provides repetition, or echo, of a signal. By adding feedback, the delayed signal can repeat many times, with each successive repetition softer than its predecessor. Parameter Range Description Delay Type 1 to 4 Selects the type of Delay (see below).
Description of Features: Chapter 3 AxSys 212 User Manual 31 numbers take bigger steps. The following table shows the equivalent to each setting of the delay time in milliseconds when using the Mono Delay: Display mS Display mS Display mS Display mS 0 0017.
Chapter 3: Description of Features 32 AxSys 212 User Manual Delay Type DELAY TIME OFFSET Function Mono Delay Offsets the panning of the input signal from the delayed signal between the left and right channels.
Description of Features: Chapter 3 AxSys 212 User Manual 33 causing the detuned signal to be re-detuned. CHORUS SHAPE selects between a sine wave, for smooth sweeping pitch, or a square wave, for a more abrupt shift in pitch. In the case of a Stereo Chorus, the left channel is detuned sharp, the right is detuned flat, and vice versa.
Chapter 3: Description of Features 34 AxSys 212 User Manual Reverb Parameter Range Description Reverb Type 1 to 5 Selects the type of Reverb (see below). Predelay 00 to 99 Controls the delay of the first instance of reverberation, so that the dry signal stands out from the Reverb effect.
Description of Features: Chapter 3 AxSys 212 User Manual 35 Cabinet Type This effect simulates various types of speaker enclosures. You may choose among the following enclosure simulators: # in Display Modeled after.
Chapter 3: Description of Features 36 AxSys 212 User Manual If an effect doesnÕt seem to be working, be sure to check if the effect is turned on in the FX ON/OFF Edit Row. If you adjust any parameter of an effect that is turned off, the display will flash OFF twice to indicate it is turned off.
Description of Features: Chapter 3 AxSys 212 User Manual 37 Aux Input Reverb This controls the amount of reverb that is added to the Aux Input signal. When set to 0, no reverb is added and the Aux Input signal is ÒdryÓ. When set to 99, the reverb is added at its maximum level and the Aux Input signal is ÒwetÓ.
Chapter 3: Description of Features 38 AxSys 212 User Manual Gate/Hum Per Sound This function determines whether the Noise Gate and Hum Canceller parameters will change when a new Sound is selected. These parameters include: NOISE GATE ON/OFF , NOISE GATE THRESHOLD , NOISE GATE DECAY , and HUM CANCELLER .
Appendices AxSys 212 UserÕs Manual 39 A PPENDICES Appendix I: Troubleshooting If you are experience problems while operating the AxSys 212, please use the following table to locate possible causes and solutions before contacting Line 6 customer service for assistance.
Appendices 40 AxSys 212 UserÕs Manual Obtaining Repair Service Before contacting Line 6, check over all your connections, and make sure youÕve read the manual. Customers in the USA: If the problem persists, call Line 6 at (310) 390-5956 and request the Product Support department.
Appendices AxSys 212 UserÕs Manual 41 Appendix III: Tube Replacement Schedule Yeah, right!! You gotta be kidding!!! Appendix IV: About Audio Cables The connection between your electric guitar and the AxSys are your musicÕs lifeline, so use only high quality cables.
Appendices 42 AxSys 212 UserÕs Manual Appendix VI: Specifications Guitar Input Effects: Noise Gate; Hum Canceller; Compressor; Wah; Auto-Wah; Rando-Wah; Sample/Hold Wah; Volume Pedal; Distortion Box .
Appendices AxSys 212 UserÕs Manual 43 Appendix VII: MIDI Implementation Chart Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Channel Default Changed 1 Ñ 16 * * * * * * * * 1 Ñ 16 * * * * * * * * Mod.
Appendices 44 AxSys 212 UserÕs Manual Appendix VIII: MIDI Program Change Chart The following chart can be used to identify the exact Sound that will be recalled for any of the 128 different MIDI program change numbers that can be received by the AxSys 212.
Index AxSys 212 UserÕs Manual 45 I NDEX AC ........................................................ 6, 22 Acoustic Simulator ................................ 28 Audio Cables .......................................... 41 Auto Volume ..................
Index 46 AxSys 212 UserÕs Manual Phase ....................................................... 33 Power ........................................................ 5 Preamp ..................................................... 26 Bass ..................
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AUX/MIDI AUX INPUT MIX AUX INPUT BASS AUX INPUT TREBLE AUX INPUT REVERB MIDI CHANNEL TRANSMIT SOUNDS NOISE GATE NOISE GATE ON/OFF NOISE GATE THRESHOLD NOISE GATE DECAY HUM CANCELLER GATE/HUM PER SOUND.
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Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Line 6 AXSys 212 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Line 6 AXSys 212 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Line 6 AXSys 212, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Line 6 AXSys 212 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Line 6 AXSys 212, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Line 6 AXSys 212.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Line 6 AXSys 212. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Line 6 AXSys 212 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
