Line 6 POD X3, FBV4, FBV, FBV Express, FBV2 User Manual

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FBV - POD X3
Control Guide

Using the FBVtm, FBV Shortboardtm or FBV Expresstm with POD® X3

POD X3 Firmware Version 1.01

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Updated: Nov. 12, 2007

FBV - POD X3 Control Guide

Table of ConTenTs

Getting Started ........................................................................................1•3

Updating & Registering with Line 6 Monkey ................................................................ 1•3

Connecting the FBV to the POD X3 ............................................................................. 1•5

Expression Pedal ............................................................................................................. 1•5

Calibrating Your FBV Series Controller’s Foot Pedals ................................................... 1•5

Taking Control ........................................................................................2•8

Quick Start ..................................................................................................................... 2•8

Calling Up Presets .......................................................................................................... 2•8

Controlling Effects & More .......................................................................................... 2•10

POD X3 System Configuration - Pedal Settings .......................................................... 2•12

Dual Tone Pedal Behaviors ........................................................................................... 2•14

Controlling Dual Tone Presets .....................................................................................2•16

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FBV - POD X3 Control Guide: Getting Started

Congratulations if you’ve obtained both a Line 6 POD X3 along with an FBVTM, FBV ShortboardTM
or FBV Express
access to your custom presets! This document will walk you through setting up and using your FBV
Series Controller specifically with POD X3.

As you’ve likely discovered by now, POD X3 is one powerful hunk of gear! So, to get the most out of
your X3 and best understand just what the FBV buttons and pedals are accessing, it is recommended
you read through the very helpful info in your POD X3 Pilot’s Handbook. In particular, the “Tutorial:
POD X3 for Guitar” section provides a quick run-through on how to create, tweak and store your
custom Tone Presets (don’t be afraid - there are even pictures!) Another handy resource is the FBV
Series Controller User Manual, which comes in the box with your FBV Series Controller. If you
cannot find these printed manuals, then you can download them from the Line 6 web site here:

http://line6.com/support/manuals/

Your FBV Series Controller allows you to remotely call up the Tones within the POD X3 User folder.
A good number of User Tone Presets have already been created for you on your POD X3, but you’ll
probably want to customize and create your own Tones, which you can save to the memory locations
within this User folder.

* Note that POD X3 works with the FBV Series Controller models only and is not compatible with the
older Line 6 Floor Board or FB4.

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* since you are now equipped for some serious tone creation - as well as hands-free

Updating & Registering with Line 6 Monkey

OK, so maybe you already read about doing this updating & registration stuff for your POD X3 and
FBV, but in case you were too excited with your new gear to get to that yet, now is the time to do it!
This is all very easy using Line 6 Monkey on your computer with an Internet Connection...

Line 6 Monkey is the intelligent updater software utility that you can get free from the Line 6 web
site:

www.line6.com/monkey/

Once you download the file, go ahead and install the Line 6 Monkey software, connect your POD X3’s
USB cable to your computer, power it on, and then launch Line 6 Monkey. Monkey will automatically
check to see if you have all the latest updates to allow you to get the most out of your POD X3. It’s also
a great idea to do this every so often to keep things up to date.

* Note - This Guide specifically covers POD X3 Firmware Version 1.01. Please use Line 6 Monkey to
check that your POD X3 is updated to this (or later) Firmware Version.

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Login Account

You’ll need to Login so that Line 6 Monkey can communicate with the online Line 6 Server to provide
the specific product updates for your gear. It’s just a few clicks, and it’s free!

If you have a Line 6 account, type in your User Name and Password at the top of the Monkey

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dialog.

If you have not yet created an account, click the New User button and you’ll be walked right

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through the steps.

Register Your Hardware

Registering your Line 6 hardware is also very important because it ensures that you’re dialed in for
warranty service and makes it possible for us to contact you if new software versions or other cool
enhancements are offered - cutting edge technology and such!

If you have not already done so, you’ll be prompted to Register your connected Line 6 hardware. It’s a
painless process really, so click that Register Now button and fill in the blanks on the web page. This
page will list all your registered Line 6 gear in one place. It’s all quite simple, just click on the Register

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button when Monkey prompts you to do so and you’ll be walked through the steps.

Connecting the FBV to the POD X3

Connecting your POD X3 to your FBV, FBV Shortboard or FBV Express is accomplished with one
simple cable connection.

First, power OFF your POD X3.

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Your FBV unit comes with a long cable that has “RJ-45” connectors on each end. Note

that this cable is indeed a standard “Category 5” computer network cable. So, in case
you lost yours, or your drummer friend sliced through it by dropping his cymbal on it,
you can simply run down to any electronics or computer store and ask for a cable of

this type.

Plug one end of this cable into the TO AMP OR POD jack on the back of the FBV unit, and

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the other end into the FBV PEDAL jack on the POD X3.

Power on your POD X3.

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Power is supplied to your FBV unit via this same cable connection. You should now see the FBV
display show a patch name and/or indicator lights illuminated. The FBV will work just like this, and
by stomping on one of the BANK or A, B, C, D buttons you should see it call up the respective Tone
Preset that is stored in the USER folder on the POD X3.

Expression Pedal

FBV Shortboard owners can optionally add a 2nd pedal for even greater control! The Line 6 EX-1
Expression Pedal is designed to work with the FBV Shortboard by simply plugging it into the Expression
Pedal jack on the back of the chassis. The EX-1 also works with any other Line 6 device that includes
an Expression Pedal input. These can be purchased directly on the Line 6 Online Store, or from most
Line 6 dealers.

Calibrating Your FBV Series Controller’s Foot Pedals

Before putting FBV controller to use, it is recommended that you “calibrate” its pedal(s) to optimize
performance with your POD X3. Follow the steps below for your specific FBV model:

FBV

Attach the RJ-45 cable from your POD X3 to your FBV pedal board. Once your POD X3 is

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powered up, your FBV’s LEDs should cycle and the display should read “LINE 6” with the
backlight lit up.

Move the LEFT pedal to the center position, roughly halfway between the MAXIMUM and

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MINIMUM position.

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Press AMP1 + AMP2 + TREMOLO and hold for three seconds to enter calibration mode.

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(There will be no indication your have entered this mode.)

Press AMP1 + AMP2 + DELAY and hold for three seconds to begin calibration of the LEFT

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pedal.

Move the LEFT pedal to its MAXIMUM position (pedal all the way toe down) and press

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down hard enough to actuate the pedal’s toe switch.

Move the LEFT pedal to its MINIMUM position and press down (pedal all the way heel

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down).

Press AMP1 + AMP2 + MODULATION and hold for three seconds to begin calibration of the

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RIGHT pedal.

Move the RIGHT pedal to its MAXIMUM position (pedal all the way toe down) and press

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down hard enough to actuate the pedal’s toe switch.

Move the RIGHT pedal to its MINIMUM position and press down (pedal all the way heel

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down).

Turn OFF your Line 6 device. You have just calibrated your FBV pedals!

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FBV Shortboard

Attach the RJ-45 cable from your POD X3 to your FBV Shortboard. Once your POD X3 is

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powered up, your FBV Shortboard’s LEDs should cycle and the display should read “LINE 6” with
the backlight lit up.

Move the onboard pedal to the center position, roughly halfway between the MAXIMUM and

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MINIMUM position.

Press STOMP + DELAY + REVERB and hold for three seconds to begin calibration of the

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onboard pedal.

Move the onboard pedal to its MAXIMUM position (pedal all the way toe down) and press

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down hard enough to actuate the pedal’s toe switch.

Move the onboard pedal to its MINIMUM position and press down (pedal all the way heel

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down).

If you have an optional Expression Pedal, hook it up to your FBV Shortboard now and continue on to to
the next step. If you do NOT have an Expression Pedal, simply turn OFF your POD X3, you are done
calibrating!

Move the Expression Pedal to the center position, roughly halfway between the MAXIMUM

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and MINIMUM position.

Press BANK DOWN + STOMP + DELAY and hold for three seconds to begin calibration of the

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EXTERNAL pedal.

Move the Expression Pedal to its MAXIMUM position (pedal all the way toe down).

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Move the Expression Pedal to its MINIMUM position and press down (pedal all the way heel

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down).

Turn OFF your POD X3. You have just calibrated your Expression Pedal!

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