Behringer USB-GUITAR User Manual
User Manual
A50-61213-00003
iAXE USB-GUITAR
iAXE USB-GUITAR
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Important Safety Instructions
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the
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presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the
enclosure - voltage that may be suf cient to constitute
a risk of shock.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important
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operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.
Caution
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the +
top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to quali ed personnel.
To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose +
this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall
not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no
objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed
on the apparatus.
These service instructions are for use by quali ed ser- +
vice personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock
do not perform any servicing other than that contained in
the operation instructions.Repairs have to be performed
by quali ed service personnel.
The sound quality may diminish within the range of pow- +
erful broadcasting stations and high-frequency sources.
Increase the distance between the transmitter and the
device and use shielded cables for all connections.
Read these instructions.1)
Keep these instructions.2)
Heed all warnings.3)
Follow all instructions.4)
Do not use this apparatus near water.5)
Clean only with dry cloth.6)
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, 7)
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampli ers) that produce heat.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 8)
manufacturer.
Refer all servicing to quali ed service personnel. Servic-9)
ing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
iAXE USB-GUITAR
Controls and connections 3
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Introduction1.
Thank you for expressing your condence in us by purchasing the
BEHRINGER iAXE USB-GUITAR.
Your computer will become the ultimate working platform on
which you can use the classic effects, in the studio as well as on
stage. BEHRINGER presents the groundbreaking iAXE USBGuitar which gives you the possibility to record the brilliant song,
which just came to your mind, immediately and directly to your
computer.
With a notebook and the BEHRINGER iAXE USB-Guitar it is now
possible to work on the go, be it train or hotel.
The iAXE guitar‘s scope of delivery includes a rst-class modeling software with virtual amps and effects pedals. Accompany
songs in MP3, WAV, AIFF format which you can play from your
computer or Mac.
Before you get started1.1
Shipment1.1.1
Your iAXE USB-Guitar was carefully packed at the assembly plant
to assure secure transport. Should the condition of the cardboard
box suggest that damage may have taken place, please inspect the
unit immediately and look for physical indications of damage.
Damaged equipment should NEVER be sent directly to +
us. Please inform the dealer from whom you acquired the
unit immediately as well as the transportation company
from which you took delivery. Otherwise, all claims for
replacement/repair may be rendered invalid.
Controls and connections2.
The iAXE624 can either be connected directly via jack to an am-
plier or by connecting the provided USB cable to your PC/Mac
computer. At the same time, the USB connection acts as power
supply for the iAXE624 guitar.
Please always use the original packaging to avoid da- +
mage due to storage or shipping.
Never let unsupervised children play with the iAXE USB- +
Guitar or with its packaging.
Please dispose of all packaging materials in an environ- +
mentally friendly fashion.
Care1.1.2
Do not lean your guitar against walls; it could get knocked over
or bumped into.
Never leave your guitar lying on the oor or on the edge of your
bed where it may get stepped on or knocked off er even sat on.
Never leave your instrument in the trunk of a car when the weather
is very warm or extremely cold. Extereme temperatures can be
harmful to your gear.
Online registration1.1.3
Please, do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting www.behringer.com
(alternatively www.behringer.de) and kindly read the terms and
conditions of our warranty carefully.
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, our goal is to have
it repaired as quickly as possible. Please contact the retailer from
whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER
dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact
one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is
included in the original equipment packaging (Global Contact
Information/European Contact Information). Should your country
not be listed, please contact the distributor nearest you. A list of
distributors can be found in the support area of our website (www.
behringer.com/support).
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process
your repair claims quicker and more efciently.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Control elements and connections of iAXE393 & CEN-Fig. 2.1:
TARI iAXE624 (left), and METALIEN iAXE629 (right)
You can use a commercially available ¼" TRS for the {1}
-connection.
You can connect the guitar with the USB connection to your {2}
computer via USB. The blue control LED indicates that a
connection to the computer has been established.
The ¼" TS connection can be used to connect the iAXE guitar {3}
to any standard guitar amplier. (See Fig. 4.2)
You can use the TONE control T2 to reduce the high fre-{4}
quencies from the guitar’s mid pickup.
You can use the TONE control T1 to reduce the high fre-{5}
quencies from the guitar's neck pickup.
The VOLUME control lets you change the volume of the {6}
guitar output. The headphone volume needs to be changed
by using the software on the computer.
Use the pickup selector switch to select different pickup {7}
combinations. Each position has it's own sound.
You can use the TONE control to reduce the guitar's high {8}
frequencies.
These controls affect both conventional and USB +
outputs.
We would like to draw your attention to the fact that ex- +
tremely loud sound levels may damage your hearing as
well as your headphones/loudspeakers. Turn the VOLUME control fully to the left before you switch on the unit.
Be careful to select a suitable volume at all times.
When using your guitar with the supplied GUITAR COM- +
BOS software, please note that the volume setting of the
virtual amplier is saved for each individual preset. This
may result in a noticeable difference in volume when
changing from one preset to another.
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