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Radial Engineering Ltd.

JX-42™ Guitar and Amp Switcher

True to the Music

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InTroDuCTIon

The JX-42 is an unbalanced switcher designed to seamlessly switch 

between 4 guitars and 2 amps on a hectic concert stage. Every effort 

has been made to eliminate switches or controls that could either be 

cumbersome or get in the way. This switcher is all about efficiency and 

making sure the user stays out of trouble. 

The four inputs are designed for guitar or bass but may also be used with 

other sources. Radio-style push button switches ensure only one input 

will be active at any one time. The outputs are also exclusive in that only 

one amp may be active at one time. The amps may be controlled using 

the front panel switch or via the optional JR-2 footswitch. When using 

the JR-2, a mute function becomes available that allows quiet on-stage 

tuning via a dedicated tuner output. 

The compact design makes it easy to pack while enabling two JX-42’s to 

be rack-mounted in a single 19” rack space (see page 12). 

use WITH GuITar

use WITH Bass

Summary of Contents for JX 42

Page 1: ...eng com True to the Music User Guide JX 42 Guitar and Amp Switcher Radial Engineering Ltd 1588 Kebet Way Port Coquitlam British Columbia Canada V3C 5M5 Tel 604 942 1001 Fax 604 942 1010 Email info rad...

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Page 3: ...nual can save you a lot of time and optimize the way you approach to using it Who knows you may even find ways to improve upon your original setup concept and find a more streamlined approach to your...

Page 4: ...ush in for DRAG 3 TRIM DRAG ADJUST Potentiometer used to adjust the DRAG load on passive sources or TRIM level on active sources 4 BOOKEND DESIGN Inovative book end design creates protective zone arou...

Page 5: ...UNER Dedicated tuner output is always on for quick adjustments Separately buffered to reduce noise from the tuner s quartz clock 12 OUT AB Unbalanced outputs used to feed A or B guitar amps 13 INPUT H...

Page 6: ...r inputs are designed for guitar or bass but may also be used with other sources Radio style push button switches ensure only one input will be active at any one time The outputs are also exclusive in...

Page 7: ...rcuits are prone to noise we recommend using high quality coaxial cables with sturdy metal connectors It is also worth noting that shorter cables will be less prone to noise versus longer ones and whe...

Page 8: ...r switch to toggle between your amps Output B on the JX 42 is transformer isolated in order to prevent hum and buzz caused by ground loops CAUTION For safety always ensure your guitar amplifiers are p...

Page 9: ...m guitarists is the way that buffers alter the tone of their instrument This is most commonly heard from players that employ wireless systems Part of the problem is manufacturers have followed Leo Fen...

Page 10: ...ing the JR 2 remote control footswitch To eliminate hum and buzz caused by ground loops output B is transformer isolated It is important to note that only one amp can be active at any one time Switchi...

Page 11: ...at are powered by the JX 42 to give you instant status notification Note that the middle mute footswitch on the JR 5 is not active when used with the JX 42 This is because the mute is controlled using...

Page 12: ...or rack effects with the JX 42 These can be positioned in between a particular guitar before the JX 42 A either of the output A or B outputs B or share a pedal board using your amps effects loop with...

Page 13: ...e trimmed so that the all of the instruments connected will have the same output it is easy to incorporate the JX 42 into just about any multi instrument setup When using similar instruments such as m...

Page 14: ...N OPTICAL SWITCH CONTROL IN OPTICAL SWITCH CONTROL IN OPTICAL SWITCH CONTROL IN CONTROL IN CLASS A SWITCH TRIM DRAG CONTROL TRIM DRAG CONTROL TRIM DRAG CONTROL TRIM DRAG CONTROL CLASS A SWITCH CLASS A...

Page 15: ...Trim Drag Amp A B select Input connections inputs and thru puts for each channel Output connections A B Amp outputs Tuner Output Remote controls Slingshot contact closure in out General Construction...

Page 16: ...on accident or as a result of service or modification by any other than an authorized Radial repair center THERE ARE NO EXPRESSED WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE ON THE FACE HEREOF AND DESCRIBED ABOVE NO...

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