Getting Started - Art SGX-2000 User Manual

GETTING STARTED

We have included this section for those of you who can't wait to experience the
power of your new SGX-2000. Follow the hookup directions for the setup you use
and then start playing. After the initial thrill wears off (if that's possible!),
and you want to get to know your SGX-2000 better, refer to the rest of this
manual for details, hints, and examples. Till later.....
Additional information to get you started can be found in Appendix A.
A block diagram showing signal flow, inputs and outputs can be found on page 51.
A hookup diagram can be found on page 52.
For all hookup combinations:
1) With the exception of the Encoder, set all the knobs to the 12:00 position and
center the slider controls. All presets were configured with the control knobs
set at 12:00 and the sliders centered.
2) Select any preset with the Encoder and start playing.
3) Use the Stereo Master Output control to increase or decrease your output
level. To adjust your input gain, use the Input Drive control. The Second Stage
Equalizer controls on the front panel allow you to tweek the curve of each preset
and acts much like the tone controls on a guitar amp.
4) For maximum distortion crunch, turn the Drive control towards maximum.
5) If you are in a preset using the Tube Distortion, adjust the characteristic
sound of the tube with the Tube Contour control.
6) The presets of the SGX-2000 are grouped together for various sounds and
applications. Locations 1 thru 21 are set up for instant use with a guitar, try
presets 22 thru 30 with an X-15 ULTRAFOOT and guitar for foot control of the
effects. Check out presets 31 thru 45 for delay effects such as chorus and
flange. Presets 46 thru 49 have no digital effects, just raw tube and solid state
power. The rest of the presets are a collection of killer and clean sounds,
special effects, and a few things totally out of this world!
INSTRUMENT & HEADPHONES
First connect the unit to an AC recepticle for power. Plug your instrument into
the Instrument Input jack located on the front panel. Plug a set of headphones
into the Headphone Output jack on the front panel. Adjust your listening level
with the Stereo Master Level control.
INSTRUMENT & GUITAR AMP
Plug your instrument into the Instrument Input jack located on the front panel.
Connect a cable from your guitar amp input to the Instrument Level/(-)10dB Output
jack. Turn the SGX-2000 on first and then turn on your guitar amp. TURN DOWN THE
LEVEL OF YOUR AMP before you play! Adjust your levels accordingly. If you are
clipping your amp, back off on the Output Level of the SGX-2000.
INSTRUMENT & POWER AMP
Plug your instrument into the Instrument Input jack located on the front panel.
Connect a cable from your power amp to the Left Main Output (Line Out) jack. If
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