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User Manual A50-61213-00003

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Important Safety Instructions

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the* presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside theenclosure - voltage that may be suf cient to constitutea risk of shock.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important

! operating and maintenance instructions in the accom-panying literature. Please read the manual.Caution

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the+top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable partsinside. Refer servicing to quali ed personnel.

To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose+this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shallnot be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and noobjects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placedon the apparatus.

These service instructions are for use by quali ed ser-+vice personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shockdo not perform any servicing other than that contained inthe operation instructions.Repairs have to be performedby quali ed service personnel.

The sound quality may diminish within the range of pow-+erful broadcasting stations and high-frequency sources.Increase the distance between the transmitter and thedevice and use shielded cables for all connections.

Read these instructions.1)

Keep these instructions.2)

Heed all warnings.3)

Follow all instructions.4)

Do not use this apparatus near water.5)

Clean only with dry cloth.6)

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,7) heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (includingampli ers) that produce heat.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the8)manufacturer.

Refer all servicing to quali ed service personnel. Servic-9)ing is required when the apparatus has been damaged inany way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged,liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the appa-ratus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Introduction1.Thank you for expressing your con dence in us by purchasing theBEHRINGER iAXE USB-GUITAR.

Your computer will become the ultimate working platform onwhich you can use the classic effects, in the studio as well as onstage. BEHRINGER presents the groundbreaking iAXE USB-Guitar which gives you the possibility to record the brilliant song,

which just came to your mind, immediately and directly to yourcomputer.

With a notebook and the BEHRINGER iAXE USB-Guitar it is nowpossible to work on the go, be it train or hotel.

The iAXE guitars scope of delivery includes a rst-class mode -ling software with virtual amps and effects pedals. Accompanysongs in MP3, WAV, AIFF format which you can play from yourcomputer or Mac.

Before you get started1.1

Shipment1.1.1Your iAXE USB-Guitar was carefully packed at the assembly plantto assure secure transport. Should the condition of the cardboardbox suggest that damage may have taken place, please inspect theunit immediately and look for physical indications of damage.

Damaged equipment should NEVER be sent directly to+us. Please inform the dealer from whom you acquired theunit immediately as well as the transportation companyfrom which you took delivery. Otherwise, all claims forreplacement/repair may be rendered invalid.

Please always use the original packaging to avoid da-+mage due to storage or shipping.

Never let unsupervised children play with the iAXE USB-+Guitar or with its packaging.

Please dispose of all packaging materials in an environ -+mentally friendly fashion.

Care1.1.2Do not lean your guitar against walls; it could get knocked overor bumped into.

Never leave your guitar lying on the oor or on the edge of yourbed where it may get stepped on or knocked off er even sat on.

Never leave your instrument in the trunk of a car when the weatheris very warm or extremely cold. Extereme temperatures can beharmful to your gear.

Online registration1.1.3Please, do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equip-ment right after your purchase by visiting www.behringer.com(alternatively www.behringer.de) and kindly read the terms andconditions of our warranty carefully.Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, our goal is to haveit repaired as quickly as possible. Please contact the retailer fromwhom the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGERdealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contactone of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information isincluded in the original equipment packaging (Global ContactInformation/European Contact Information). Should your countrynot be listed, please contact the distributor nearest you. A list ofdistributors can be found in the support area of our website (www.behringer.com/support).

Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us processyour repair claims quicker and more ef ciently.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Controls and connections2.The iAXE624 can either be connected directly via jack to an am-pli er or by connecting the provided USB cable to your PC/Maccomputer. At the same time, the USB connection acts as powersupply for the iAXE624 guitar.

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Control elements and connections of iAXE393 & CEN-Fig. 2.1:TARI iAXE624 (left), and METALIEN iAXE629 (right)

You can use a commercially available " TRS for the{1}-connection.

You can connect the guitar with the USB connection to your{2}computer via USB. The blue control LED indicates that aconnection to the computer has been established.

The " TS connection can be used to connect the iAXE guitar{3}to any standard guitar ampli er. (See Fig. 4.2)

You can use the TONE control T2 to reduce the high fre-{4}quencies from the guitars mid pickup.

You can use the TONE control T1 to reduce the high fre-{5}quencies from the guitar's neck pickup.

The VOLUME control lets you change the volume of the{6}guitar output. The headphone volume needs to be changedby using the software on the computer.

Use the pickup selector switch to select different pickup{7}combinations. Each position has it's own sound.

You can use the TONE control to reduce the guitar's high{8}frequencies.

These controls affect both conventional and USB+outputs.

We would like to draw your attention to the fact that ex-+tremely loud sound levels may damage your hearing aswell as your headphones/loudspeakers. Turn the VOLU-ME control fully to the left before you switch on the unit.Be careful to select a suitable volume at all times.

When using your guitar with the supplied GUITAR COM-+BOS software, please note that the volume setting of thevirtual ampli er is saved for each individual preset. Thismay result in a noticeable difference in volume whenchanging from one preset to another.

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Application examples4

pickup switching combinations

pickup selector 1. Neck

2. Neck/Mid

3. Mid

4. Mid/Bridge 5. Bridge

neck pickup

mid pickup

bridge pickup

tone control T1 T1 + T2 T2 T2 none

Switching combinations of iAXE393 & CENTARI iAXE624 (Grey = activated, white = deactivated)Tab. 2.1:

pickup switching combinations

pickup selector 1. Neck

2. Neck/Mid

3. Mid

4. Mid/Bridge

5. Bridge

neck pickup

mid pickup

bridge pickup

Switching combinations of METALIEN iAXE629 (Grey = activated, white = deactivated)Tab. 2.2:

Important notes3.To avoid damage to the USB plug or socket, disconnect the=USB cable from the guitar when the instrument is not beingplayed. Take extra care not to stand the guitar on the USBplug.

For more information on tuning and maintenance of your guitar,=please read the tutorial which is included with your guitar.

Visit our homepage for more information about setting up the=tremolo, the intonation and the action of the strings on yourguitar. We recommend that such adjustments are performedonly by an experienced guitar technician.

When replacing strings on a guitar with a tremolo system=we recommend changing strings one-by-one. This ensuresthat the tremolo system remains in balance during the wholeprocedure and reduces the risk of string breakage due toovertensioning. Furthermore, it takes much longer to restorethe correct positioning of the tremolo and to tune the guitar

after restringing if all strings were removed at once.

Application examples4.The iAXE USB-Guitar is an extraordinary guitar. You can connectit directly to a computer and record music or play along to yourfavorite songs. Additionally, you can enjoy the exciting sounds ofvirtual guitar amps and stomp boxes. The iAXE USB-Guitar is theperfect solution if you want to start playing immediately. It is soeasyplug and rock!

Operation of the USB connector 4.1Use the USB cable, which is included, to connect the iAXE USB-Guitar to your computer. The USB unit of the iAXE USBGuitar isbus poweredno separate power supply is needed. The blueLED below the USB connector ( {2} ) lights up and the systemwill indicate the connection of a USB audio unit.

Connect your headphones to the PHONES-connector on the gui-tar, which is located directly above the USB-connector. If you dont

want to use your headphones, you can also connect a pair of activemonitors to the PHONES-connectorthe BEHRINGER MONITORSPEAKERS MS16 are a perfect choice for this application.

If you own a mixing console, you can do the following: connecta stereo input of the mixing console to the PHONES-connectorand the active monitors to the control room outputs of the mixingconsole.

iAXE USB-GUITAR

Wiring of the USB guitar Fig. 4.1:

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Connection to a guitar amp4.2Instead of using the USB function of the guitar, you can also usethe guitar the same way as a conventional electric guitar. To doso, simply connect the " TS connector ( {3} ) to a guitar ampinstrument input. This gives you the opportunity to play without acomputer, for example, when jamming with your band.

The conventional guitar output works independently from the USBconnector, meaning you can simultaneously play via the USB

port and a guitar amp. This way, you can set up a means of directmonitoring to avoid latency problems.

The advantage of this setup is that while listening to the soundcoming from your guitar amp, you can record a clean guitarsound.

Using plug-ins, you can experiment with different effects andampli ers afterwards.

iAXE USB-GUITAR

Connection to a guitar ampFig. 4.2:

Using the iAXE with a BEHRINGER V-AMP4.3If you're in need of latency-free monitoring during multitrack recor-ding, then the BEHRINGER V-AMP is the ideal partner for youriAXE. Make the connections as follows:

Connect your iAXE to the V-AMP's instrument input using a=standard instrument cable.

Connect the iAXE's headphone output to the V-AMP's aux=input using a balanced cable with stereo phone jacks.

This allows you to use the V-AMP's aux level control to adjust theplayback volume.

To record the guitar, connect your iAXE to the computer using theUSB cable. You can set up your prefered monitoring sound onthe V-AMP and record the dry, unprocessed guitar sound on yourcomputer. For this purpose you should use a sequencing software,for example the program energyXT2 Compact which can be foundon the CD-ROM included with the iAXE package.

USB-Guitar with BEHRINGER V-AMP Fig. 4.3:

Audio connections5.With both connection optionsthe common guitar output andthe additional USB outputa variety of applications are at yourdisposal. The well-known " output jack can be connected tothe input of your guitar ampli er as usual. With the help of theintegrated USB interface you turn your computer into an ultimaterecording studio.

Whether for studio application or practicing at home, the audioconnections used always remain the same:

Wiring5.1For connecting your iAXE USB-Guitar to your guitar ampli er, youneed a standard instrument cable.

Unbalanced instrument cable with " TS connector Fig. 5.1:

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Technical speci cations and appearance are subject to change without notice. The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing. All trademarks (except BEHRIN -GER, the BEHRINGER logo, JUST LISTEN, iAXE, CENTARI and METALIEN) mentioned belong to their respective owners and are not af liated with BEHRINGER. BEHRINGERaccepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph or statement contained herein. Colors andspeci cations may vary slightly from product. Products are sold through our authorized dealers only. Distributors and dealers are not agents of BEHRINGER and have absolutelyno authority to bind BEHRINGER by any express or implied undertaking or representation. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,electronic or mechanical, including photocopying a nd recording of any kind, for any purpose, without the expre ss written permission of BEHRINGER International GmbH. Mac andMac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or itssubsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. ASIO is a trademarkand software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. energyXT2 and energyXT2 Compact are trademarks of XT Software AS incorporated in Norway. Guitar Combos an d GuitarRig are registered trademarks of Native Instruments GmbH.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. (c) 2008 BEHRINGER International GmbH.BEHRINGER International GmbH,

Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 36-38, 47877 Willich-Muenchheide II, Germany.Tel. +49 2154 9206 0, Fax +49 2154 9206 4903

Warranty7.

Other warranty rights 1and national law

This warranty does not exclude or limit the buyers statutory rights1.provided by national law, in particular, any such rights against the sellerthat arise from a legally effective purchase contract.

The warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they2.constitute an infringement of national warranty law.

Online registration 2

Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right afteryour purchase by visiting www.behringer.com (alternatively www.behringer.de) and kindly read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully.Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process yourrepair claims quicker and more ef ciently.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Warranty 3

BEHRINGER (BEHRINGER International GmbH including all BEHRIN-1.GER subsidiaries, except BEHRINGER Japan) warrants the mechanicaland electronic components of this product to be free of defects in materialand workmanship for a period of one (1) year 1 from the original dateof purchase, in accordance with the warranty regulations describedbelow. If the product shows any defects within the speci ed warrantyperiod that are not excluded from this warranty as described under 5,BEHRINGER shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the productusing suitable new or reconditioned parts. In the case that other partsare used which constitute an improvement, BEHRINGER may, at itsdiscretion, charge the customer for the additional cost of these parts.

If the warranty claim proves to be justi ed, the product will be returned2.to the user freight prepaid.

Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly3.excluded.

Return authorization number 4

To obtain warranty service, the buyer (or his authorized dealer) must1.call BEHRINGER during normal business hours BEFORE returningthe product. All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of theproblem. BEHRINGER will then issue a return authorization number.

Subsequently, the product must be returned in its original shipping2.carton, together with the return authorization number to the addressindicated by BEHRINGER.

Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted.3.

Warranty regulations 5

Warranty services will be furnished only if the product is accompanied1.by a copy of the original retail dealers invoice. Any product deemedeligible for repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty willbe repaired or replaced.

If the product needs to be modi ed or adapted in order to comply with2.applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level, inany country which is not the country for which the product was originallydeveloped and manufactured, this modi cation/adaptation shall not beconsidered a defect in materials or workmanship. The warranty doesnot cover any such modi cation/adaptation, irrespective of whetherit was carried out properly or not. Under the terms of this warranty,BEHRINGER shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting fromsuch a modi cation/adaptation.

Free inspections and maintenance/repair work are expressly excluded3.from this warranty, in particular, if caused by improper handling of theproduct by the user. This also applies to defects caused by normal wearand tear, in particular, of faders, crossfaders, potentiometers, keys/buttons, tubes, guitar strings, illuminants and similar parts.

Damage/defects caused by the following conditions are not covered4.by this warranty:

1 Customers in the European Union please contact BEHRINGER Germany Supportfor further details.

improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the unit in comp-=liance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or servicemanuals;

connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply=with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the countrywhere the product is used;

damage/defects caused by force majeure or any other condition=that is beyond the control of BEHRINGER.

Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel5.

(user included) will void the warranty.If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that the defect6.in question is not covered by the warranty, the inspection costs arepayable by the customer.

Products which do not meet the terms of this warranty will be repaired7.exclusively at the buyers expense. BEHRINGER will inform the buyer ofany such circumstance. If the buyer fails to submit a written repair orderwithin 6 weeks after noti cation, BEHRINGER will return the unit C.O.D.with a separate invoice for freight and packing. Such costs will also beinvoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order.

Warranty transferability 6

This warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer (customer of retaildealer) and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchasethis product. No other person (retail dealer, etc.) shall be entitled to giveany warranty promise on behalf of BEHRINGER.

Claim for damage 7

Failure of BEHRINGER to provide proper warranty service shall not entitlethe buyer to claim (consequential) damages. In no event shall the liabilityof BEHRINGER exceed the invoiced value of the product.

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

Responsible party name: BEHRINGER USA, Inc.

Address: 18912 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200Bothell, WA 98011, USA

Phone/Fax No.: Phone: +1 425 672 0816,Fax: +1 425 673 7647

hereby declares that the product(s)

complies/comply with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) thisdevice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energyand, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of thefollowing measures:

= Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

= Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

= Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

= Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Important information:

Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved byBEHRINGER USA can void the users authority to use the equipment.

iAXE USB-GUITAR

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