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Terratec AXON AIX 103 1.0, AXON AIX 101 1.0 User Manual

TERRATEC PRODUCER/AXON AIX 101/103
English Manual
Version 1.0, status: October 05
CE Declaration
We:
TerraTec Electronic GmbH, Herrenpfad 38, D-41334 Nettetal, Germany
hereby declare that the product:
AXON AIX 101 and AXON AIX 103
to which this declaration refers is in compliance with the following standards or standardiz-
ing documents:
EN 55013(2001)+A1(2003), EN 55020(2002).
The following are the stipulated operating and environmental conditions for said compli-
ance:
residential, business and commercial environments and small-company environments.
This declaration is based on:
Test report(s) of the EMC testing laboratory
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Contents
AXON AIX 101/103 Guitar/Bass Pickup ........................................................................... 4
Safety notes .......................................................................................................................5
Parts list ............................................................................................................................. 6
Connectors and controls.................................................................................................. 8
Installation ......................................................................................................................... 9
Installing the controller................................................................................................... 10
Determining the optimal location................................................................................ 10
Selecting the mounting method.................................................................................. 10
Mounting with screws and/or adhesive strips/pads.................................................... 11
Mounting with Velcro.................................................................................................. 12
Mounting with bracket ................................................................................................ 13
Mounting with suction cups........................................................................................ 14
Installing the pickup ....................................................................................................... 14
Marking the optimal mounting position....................................................................... 15
Selecting the mounting method.................................................................................. 17
Mounting with adhesive strips .................................................................................... 17
Mounting with screws and springs ............................................................................. 20
Installation with mounting plates (AIX 103 only) ........................................................21
Getting ready to play....................................................................................................... 23
Technical data .................................................................................................................25
AXON AIX 101/103 (English) 3

AXON AIX 101/103 Guitar/Bass Pickup

The AIX-101/103 is a high-performance guitar synthesizer pickup for use with the Ter-
raTec AXON Guitar-To-MIDI Controller. Correctly installed and set up, it provides full MIDI
capabilities to virtually any electric guitar or bass, or any steel-string acoustic guitar. The
AXON AIX 101 is the pickup for six-string guitars, while AXON AIX 103 designates the
pickup for bass guitars with up to 6 strings. The illustrations in the following instructions all
show the AIX 101. The installation process for the AIX 103 bass pickup is identical, how-
ever. Please read these instructions with care and perform the steps in the order listed
here to ensure trouble-free operation.

Safety notes

Place of installation
Protect the AIX 101/103 against the following influences to prevent distortion or discolor-
ing of the housing or other serious damage:
direct sunlight (e.g. near windows)
high temperatures (near radiators, in direct sunlight or in closed vehicles during the
daytime
excessive humidity
excessive dust
sharp mechanical shocks.
Connections
Use only the 13-pin AXON AXK 100 cable (available separately) to connect the AIX
101/103 to the AXON.
If you are using an electric guitar or bass, connect its pickups to the AIX 101/103 as
well (see page nection is important for grounding the instrument to prevent noise and electric shock.
Always grasp the plug, not the cable itself, when unplugging cables.
Remove all cables before moving or transporting the instrument or any connected
equipment.
Handling and transport
Do not use excessive force on the controls or when inserting or removing plugs.
Dropping or bumping the instrument or placing heavy objects on it can result in
scratches or other damage.
Take care not to damage the AIX 101/103 when placing the instrument on a stand.
Cleaning
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the instrument.
Moisten the cloth slightly to remove stubborn dirt.
Never use cleaning products such as alcohol or thinner.
Customer service, maintenance and modifications
23), even if you do not need the conventional guitar sound. This con-
The AIX-101/103 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Opening the housing or
other tampering may result in electrical shock or irreparable damage. Please refer all servicing work to TerraTec technicians.
TerraTec cannot be held liable for damage resulting from installation and operation
errors or improper use.
AXON AIX 101/103 (English) 5

Parts list

Please ensure that you have received all of the following parts before installing the pickup:
AIX 101/103 controller with
pickup
guitar cable, 1/4" to 1/8" jack
Mounting hardware for the AIX 101/103 pickup
2 button-head screws (3x25 mm)
2 springs
spacing gauge
double-sided adhesive strips, 4 ea. (AIX 101), 16 ea. (AIX 103)
1 pickup cushion (AIX 101) spacer A (1 mm)
5 ea. (AIX 101) 10 ea. (AIX 103)
reusable adhesive pads, 2 ea. (AIX 101) 8 ea. (AIX 103)
small screws, 3x6 mm with washers, 2 ea. (AIX 103)
spacer B (0.3 mm) 10 ea. (AIX 101) 12 ea. (AIX 103)
small screws, 3x6, 3x8 and 3x12 mm, 2 ea. (AIX 103)
countersunk screws, 3x10 mm, 2 ea. (AIX 103)
mounting plates, 1 set (AIX 103)
8 double-sided adhesive strips for mounting plates (AIX 103)
Controller mounting hardware
1 button-head screw (3x16 mm)
3 double-sided adhesive strips (AIX 101)
pickup holders, 1 set (AIX 103)
reusable adhesive pads
3 ea. (AIX 101) 6 ea. (AIX 103)
6 spacers (with double-sided adhesive, AIX 101)
1 Velcro set
3 suction cups
1 bracket
AXON AIX 101/103 (English) 7

Connectors and controls

1. Pickup: this component converts the vibrations of the strings into an electrical signal
that is processed by the AIX 101/103 and sent to the AXON.
CAUTION: due to its extremely flat design, the pickup is delicate and can easily be
damaged by strong pressure, bending or twisting. Please handle the pickup with great
care.
2. Connector socket for the 13-pin cable (AXON AXK 100): this is the signal output of
the AIX 101/103. Use the 13-pin cable to connect this socket to the INPUT socket on
the AXON. The cable carries the signals of the individual strings from the AIX 101/103
pickup as well as the signal from the conventional instrument output. The cable also
carries power for the AIX 101/103, as well as the control signals generated by the
UP/DOWN buttons and the volume control on the AIX 101/103.
3. Guitar/bass input socket: the AIX101/103 receives the signal from the conventional
pickups of the instrument via this socket. Use the short cable supplied with the AIX
101/103 to connect this socket to the 1/4" output socket of the instrument.
4. Operation LED: this LED indicates that the AIX 101/103 is receiving power from the
AXON via the 13-pin cable.
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