Line 6 Spider 112, Spider 210 User Manual

Pilot’s Handbook

40-00-0080 Electrophonic Limited Edition available @ www.line6.com Rev J

Fender, Marshall, Vox, Mesa Boogie, Bogner, Dumble, Roland other amplifier models
are all trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or
affiliated with Line 6. These trademarks of other manufacturers are used solely for
the purpose of describing certain amplifier tones modeled after some of the most
popular sounds of these classic amps.

CAUTION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to
Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

“caution!” Please read the information next to
all caution signs.

The lightning symbol within a triangle means

The exclamation point within a triangle means

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not remove screws. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.

“electrical caution!” It indicates the presence of
information about operating voltage and
potential risks of electrical shock.

Spider Pilot’s Handbook ©1999, Line 6, Inc. Line 6, Spider, POD, Flextone, AX2, Floor Board, and FB4 are trademarks
of Line 6, Inc. All other product trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Guitar Input Impedance 1 MegOhm
Spider 112 Power 50 Watt @ 16 Ohm
Spider 210 Power 2 x 25 Watts @ 8 Ohm
Spider 212 Power 2 x 50 Watts @ 8 Ohm
Maximum Power Consumption 112/210:200 Watt 212:250 Watt

You should read these Important Safety Instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place.

Before using your Spider, carefully read the applicable items of these operating instructions and the safety suggestions.

1. Obey all warnings on the amp and in the Spider Manual.

2. Connect only to AC power outlets rated 100-120V or 200-240V 47-63Hz (depending on voltage range of the unit; refer to back panel).

CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE FUSE.
Spider 212: 100/120V Units: T4.0A/125V time-lag fuse. 230V Units: T2.0A/250V time-lag fuse.
Spider 112/210: 100V Units: T2.0A/250V time-lag fuse. 120V Units: T1.6A/250V time-lage fuse. 230V Units: T0.63A/250V time-lag fuse.

3. Do not perform service operations beyond those described in the Spider Manual. Service 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 unit has been exposed to rain or moisture

• the unit does not operate normally or changes in performance in a significant way

• the unit is dropped or the enclosure is damaged.

4. The bottom of the metal chassis can get hot during operation. Do not touch during operation or shortly after.

5. Do not place near heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, or appliances which produce heat. Keep the rear of the unit at least
three inches from walls or other items that might block heat radiation.

6. Do not block any of the ventilation openings or use in an enclosed space.

7. Guard against objects or liquids entering the enclosure. Do not use or place unit near water.

8. Do not step on power cords. Do not place items on top of power cords so that they are pinched or leaned on. Pay particular attention
to the cord at the plug end and the point where it connects to the amp.

9. Unplug the amp when not in use for extended periods of time. Unplug the amp during lightning storms.

10. Clean only with a damp cloth.

11. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.

12. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

13. Prolonged listening at high volume levels may cause irreparable hearing loss and/or damage. Always be sure to practice “safe listening.”

Introduction

Welcome The Spider....

Thank you for inviting Spider home with you. Spider
mines the tonal heritage of the past forty years of
guitar amplifier design and matches it up with the
kind of digital signal processing magic that will still
be ahead of its time ten years from now – the same
kind of technology as Line 6’s POD, and the Flextone
and AX2 amplifiers.

How does Spider help you create a guitar tone that
is out of this world? Easy! It’s…

Amp Modeling

Well, just what is it, and why is it so important?
(By the way, you filled out the registration card at
the back of this handbook, or did it on the web,

right? Great. Back to our regular program....)

Solid state devices (transistors) are simply unable
to duplicate tube warmth and performance. And
“hybrids” – a tube in a circuit along with a bunch
of transistors – are really a vain attempt at warming
up a transistor-based tone. They fall short in any
comparison to a 100% tube circuit. So that’s it –

tubes or nothin’, right? Well, not any more....

You see, the engineers at Line 6, being quite an
adventurous lot, and totally pumped about this
whole guitar tone thing as well, decided to stock up
on the coffee, bust out the engineering equipment,
and get down to learning everything there is to
know about tubes. Riding high on the caffeine wave,
they began a three-year project to analyze and map
out exactly how different types of tubes respond
under various conditions typical of guitar amplifier
design. How tubes process an input signal, how the
signal is colored and shaped, at what point it begins
to distort, the quality and characteristic of the
distortion – complicated stuff, but all analyzable as
electronic data. A guitar pickup output, after all, is
an electronic signal, and tubes are really just a
complex form of signal processing.

Tubes, we can all agree, are the heart and soul of
every legendary guitar amp and are responsible for
the warm, harmonic-rich tone quality of those amps.

and modern computer measuring gear in the other,
they put these amps through their paces and got
them to give up their secrets.

These engineers distilled forty years of guitar tone
heritage into a revolutionary DSP (digital signal
processing) software-based modeling technology,
which now gives Line 6 the power to create super
silicon-based life forms like Spider: a tonally mind­blowing, multi-FX packed, shiny red wonder with
ultimate flexibility for creating awesome guitar tone.
Spin through Spider's six Amp Models to experience
a complete range of classic and cutting edge guitar
tone that only Line 6 technology can deliver.

Now, then– here are a couple of things we want to
be completely crystal clear on:

1. The Line 6 modeling process is a patented,
100% digital software-based technology
exclusive to Line 6.

2. Line 6 Modeling is not sampling, nor is it
solid state; no special guitar, pickup, or cabling
is needed.

The Line 6 crew also assembled a dream collection
of amplifiers recognized by guitarists the world over
as true “tone classics.” With a guitar in one hand,

Smart Control FX

Great amp tone is only part of a great guitar sound.
Effect processing – whether stomp boxes or rack
gear – are also a big part of the story. Your Spider
packs in the power of several of these tone shapers
as well, in its Smart Control FX section.

The delay knob gives you a trio of delay effect choices:
a standard delay, ping pong, and a classic tape echo
emulation. The modulation effect knob lets you
choose between flange, chorus, and tremolo, and for
each of these effects you can choose anything from
a subtle edge of processing to total tone-mangling
overkill. All with one quick spin of the knob. As
you spin, Spider adjusts all the individual aspects of
the effect automatically to give you the range of
sounds you're looking for, without having to mess
with multiple knobs and switches to get your tone.
So you can spend your time making music instead.

And Away We Go

So, now that you know the tonal wonders that lurk
within Spider, it’s time to grab your favorite axe,
plug in, and flip to the handy Quick Start Guide

on the next page....