Quick Setup for the BassFX
1.
Make sure all items listed on the front
of this guide are in the BassFX’s box.
2.
Read the Important Safety Instructions
starting on page 7 of the User Manual.
3.
Study the Hookup Diagram above.
4.
Make sure all devices and instruments
are turned off and all gain knobs set to
zero.
5.
Connect your bass and amplifier (and
control pedal and headphones if
applicable) to the BassFX in the
manner illustrated above. Refer to the
Connection Details below for details
on which cables to use.
6.
Plug in all devices.
7.
Experiment with the BassFX’s effect
combinations. Refer to the quick
reference on the next page for help.
8.
When finished, turn off the amp before
disconnecting any equipment to
prevent damage to the speaker.
9.
Go to http://www.alesis.com to
register the BassFX.
Features of the BassFX
1.
Display
– Indicates bank and program,
shows parameter values and displays
pitch in tuner mode.
2.
EFFECT Knob
– Puts the BassFX in
PLAY mode or EDIT mode. You are
in EDIT mode when you select a
module or parameter with this knob.
3.
VALUE Knob
– Adjusts parameter
values, program numbers and master
volume; stores changes.
4.
Left Foot Pedal
– Decrements
program number; when used with the
right foot pedal, puts the unit in
BYPASS and MUTE modes and
accesses the tuner.
5.
Right Foot Pedal
– Increments
program number; when used with the
left foot pedal, puts the unit in
BYPASS and MUTE modes and
accesses the tuner.
Bass
Guitar
Control
Pedal
Headphones
Amplifier
BassFX
9V
Adapter
BassFX Hookup Diagram
1.
INPUT Jack – A 1/4” monophonic high impedance unbalanced
input. If you’re using battery power, the unit powers on when you
insert a plug here.
2.
CONTROL Jack – a 1/4” jack where you can connect a control
pedal for controlling effects.
3.
9VDC Jack – compatible with most 9VDC adapters. The unit
powers on as soon as you connect the adapter.
4.
OUTPUT Jack – a stereo 1/4” unbalanced jack for headphones.
You may use a stereo-to-mono Y cable to connect this to two
amplifiers.
Connection Details
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