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About the three operating modes
he XL-series contains eleven “preset programs.” To select one of these, enter Pre-
set mode (which simply means, press the PRESET button) and turn the AMP
selector.
There are also two rewritable “channel programs” which you can select by press-
ing the CH button or by using the optional VFS2 foot switch.

PRESET MODE (SELECTING A PRESET PROGRAM)

In Preset mode, simply turn the AMP selector to select a preset program that contains
“typical” settings for each amp type. The GAIN, VOLUME, TREBLE, MIDDLE, BASS, and
effect settings will switch automatically.

GETTING TO PRESET MODE

If the PRESET LED is dark, you’re not in Preset mode. Press the PRESET button to
make the PRESET LED light.
NOTE: If the CH1 or CH2 LED is blinking (i.e., when you’re in the middle of selecting a
writing-destination for the program) the PRESET LED won’t light when you press the
PRESET button the first time. In this case, just press the PRESET button once again.

SELECTING A PRESET PROGRAM

With the PRESET LED lit, turn the AMP selector and the preset program for each amp
type will be selected. (The physical settings of the top panel control knobs and EFFECTS
selector are ignored at this time.)
HINT: If you want to bypass the effect, press the BYPASS button. If the BYPASS LED is lit,
the effect is bypassed. Press the BYPASS button once again to cancel bypass and enable
the effect once again. The XL-series remembers the bypass setting even if you switch
modes or programs, or turn off the power.

CHANNEL SELECT MODE (SELECTING A CHANNEL PROGRAM)

In Channel Select mode you can press the CH button to recall the program saved in each
channel (CH1 and CH2), automatically switching all of the amp and effect parameters.

GETTING TO CHANNEL SELECT MODE

If the CH1 and CH2 LEDs are dark, you’re not in Channel Select mode. Press the CH
button. Either the CH1 or CH2 LED will light, and you’ll be in Channel Select mode.
NOTE: If the CH1 or CH2 LED is blinking (i.e., when you’re in the middle of selecting a
writing-destination for the program), the program won’t switch when you press the CH but-
ton the first time. In this case, press the TAP button to stop the blinking.
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