3. Quick Start Guide
If you want to get right down to using the PEC-2 as quickly as possible, simply follow the steps outlined in this section.
The procedure below sets up the PEC-2 for basic 5-series-loop operation.
3−1. Preparation (Making the Connections)
[Caution]:
Make sure the amplifier’s power is off when making initial connections. The amplifier’s power should be turned on
last.
①
Connect the effect units to the PEC-2 loops. The loop send connector (S-1 ~ S-5) connects to the effect
unit’s input, and the effect unit’s output is connected back to the loop return connector (R-1 ~ R-5) of the
same loop. For example: S-3 -> Effect -> R-3.
②
Connect your guitar to the Bu-IN (Buffer Input) connector. Connect the OUT-1 or OUT-2 connector to
the amplifier’s input. To use the tuner output, connect TUNER output to the tuner’s input.
③
Turn power to the PEC-2 and the effect units on. Don’t turn the amplifier on yet. When the PEC-2 starts
up program number “001” will appear on the display.
④
Press the PEC-2 MUTE switch to mute the output. The MUTE LED will flash while the output is muted.
⑤
Turn the amplifier on. Raise the amplifier’s volume a bit, and press the PEC-2 MUTE switch again to disengage the mute
function. Raise the volume control on your guitar or bass and play. If you get no sound at this point go back and re-check the
connections. When you’re getting direct sound, the next step is to check your effect unit connections.
⑥
Press the MODE switch (the leftmost switch in the second row) to select the DIRECT (Direct Access) Mode. The green
DIRECT LED will light. In this mode you can use the PGM1 ~ PGM5 switches to individually switch each loop on or off to
check operation of the connected effect unit. If you get no sound from any of your effects, check the connections carefully in
case one of the plugs is not properly inserted.
3−2. Programming the PEC-2 Loops
The PEC-2 memory is organized into 12 “banks,” each containing 7 “programs.” That’s a total
of 84 programs (12 x 7). In the PEC-2 PGM mode banks are selected via the BANK /\ and
BANK \/ switches, and individual programs are selected via the PGM1 ~ PGM7 switches. The
currently selected bank and program are shown on the numeric LED display – the two left most
digits are the bank number, and the rightmost digit is the program number.
①
Press the MODE switch to select the PGM mode (the red PGM LED will light).
The PGM mode is automatically selected when the power is initially turned on, so you normally won’t have to press the MODE
switch to select it. Begin by selecting the program number you want to program. To program number “011” (bank “01”, pro-
gram “1”), for example, press the BANK /\ switch so that “01” appears on the left two digits of the display (the display will be
flashing at this point), and then press the PGM1/L1 switch. The display will stop flashing and “011” will be shown.
②
Next, press the MODE switch to select the DIRECT mode (the green DIRECT LED will light).
Use the PGM1/L1 through PGM5/L5 switches to turn the respective loops on or off as required. The L1 ~ L5 LEDs below the
numeric display indicate which loops are on and off. Once the required effect combination has been set up, press the STORE
switch to actually store the settings as program number “011”. The display will flash once as the data is stored.
③
Press the MODE switch to select the PGM mode again and check to see that the settings have been properly stored. You
can check the loop ON/OFF status visually via the L1 ~ L5 LEDs.
④
Repeat for any other program numbers you want to program.
That completes the loop programming procedure. The PEC-2 is organized so that you easily program or re-program loops
during rehearsals or performance, so you can try out various combinations and program them in an actual playing situation.
Note: If the memory function is on new settings cannot be stored. Refer to page 10 for details on the memory protect function.
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Programming Flowchart
Select the program
number to be
programmed.
Press the STORE
switch to save the
settings.
Press the MODE
switch to return to
the PGM mode.
Press the MODE switch
to select the DIRECT
mode, and set up the
loops as required.
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