3. Basic operation

Preparations

Connections

AC

PHONESMIXER etc.

1.Connect the included AC/AC power supply to the ESX-1’s ~AC 9V connector, and plug the AC/AC power supply to an AC outlet.

2.Connect audio cables from the ESX-1’s line out jacks (L/MONO, R) to your mixer or powered monitor system (amplified speakers). If you are using a monaural connection, use the L/MONO jack.

3.If you are using headphones, plug them into the headphone jack.

Sound will still be output from the line out jacks even if headphones are plugged in.

Turning the power on/offTo turn the power on1.Check the connections2.Turn on the power switch.

3.Slightly turn up the ESX-1’s master volume, and touch the drum part keys to produce sound so that you can check that the connec- tions are correct.

4.Adjust the ESX-1’s master volume, and the gain and faders of your mixer or powered monitor system to an appropriate listening level.

After you turn on the power, it will take approximately one minute before the vacuum tubes reach a stable state of operation. During this time, the output sound may be distorted even if the TUBE GAIN knob is turned down.

To turn the power off

1.Turn down the master volume to the minimum position. Also minimize the volume on your connected equipment.

2.Make sure that the card indicator in the display is not lit.3.Set the power switch to the standby position.

If you will not be using the ESX-1 for an extended period of time, unplug the AC/AC power supply from the AC outlet.

You must turn off the power before making any connections. Careless operation can damage your speaker system or other equipment, and may cause malfunctions.

You must first connect the AC/AC power supply to the ESX-1, and then plug it into the AC outlet.

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