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2. When using batteries, the power will turn on when y ou insert a bass
cable into the AX5B’s INPUT jac k. While the pow er is on, the displa y
will indicate the program number or other information.
The power will turn off when you remove the cable from the INPUT
jack.

Basic connections

Be sure to make all connections with the power turned off. If you fail to
use caution when making connections, you could damage your bass
amp or speaker system, or cause malfunctions.
1. Use a bass cable to connect the AX5B’s OUTPUT jack to your bass
amp, mixer or recorder.
When making connections or turning on the power , low er the volume
of your amp or mixer so that you don’t hear noise
If you’re using headphones, plug them into the OUTPUT jack.
2. Connect your bass to the rear panel INPUT jack.
If you’re using batteries, this will turn the power on.
3. If you’re using the optional AC adapter, connect it to the rear panel
DC9V power supply jack, and then plug the adapter into an A C out-
let to turn the power on.
4. Raise the volume of your amp or mixer to the appropriate volume.

Example of a connection to a bass amp

INPUT
OUTPUT DC9V
AX5B
AC adapter
to an AC outlet
Bass amp
Input
Bass

Example of a connection to a mixer or recorder

INPUT
OUTPUT DC9V
AX5B
Headphones
Digital recorder AC adapter
to an AC outlet
InputPhones
Bass

Program mode

Settings for all the effects are collectively called a “program”.
The AX5B has 80 programs which 40 (01–40) of them are rewritable.
Programs 41–80 contain preset progr ams for immediate use. (p .54 “Pre-
set program chart”)
In Program mode, y ou can select programs by pressing the Program Down
switch or Progr am Up switch, letting you change instantly between sounds.
To enter Program mode, set the function selector to [PROGRAM]. (The
LEDs in the upper part of the Program Up/Down switches will light.)

Selecting a program

1. Make sure that the function selector is set to [PROGRAM].
In Program mode, the LEDs of both the Program Up and Program
Down switches will be lit.
When you turn on the power, you’ll be in Program mode regardless
of the position of the function selector.
2. Turn the value knob to adjust the master volume.
If you’v e connected the AX5B to a bass amp, set the master v olume
to 50(Maximum value).