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daniel howard
February 7, 2025

Do I need to turn on swithes to start. I get nothing just plugging it in

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Mr. Anderson
February 11, 2025

To use the Ibanez Pentatone, you need to turn on the right-side footswitch to activate the preamp. The left-side footswitch activates an independent Post Boost. When in bypass mode, the pedal is true bypass. Plugging it in alone does not automatically enable its features.

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Summary of Contents for Ibanez PENTATONE

  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety Precautions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3 TOP PANEL � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6 REAR PANEL � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7 CHANGING THE BATTERY �...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    ENGLISH Before using this device, be sure to read this manual thoroughly for safe use of it� After that, keep this manual in a safe place and read it whenever necessary� Safety Precautions === Be sure to observe the following precautions === In order to use this device properly, the contents to be observed are explained, classified as follows�...
  • Page 4 Warnings Never disassemble or modify the device In case of an abnormality such as smoke, burning smell or abnormal sound,immediately stop using the device� Immediately unplug the AC adapter from the outlet� Do not operate with wet hands� <<A short circuit or an electric shock may occur�>>...
  • Page 5 Cautions When not in use for a long time, be sure to unplug the AC adapter from the outlet for safety� <<A fire may occur�>> Do not apply excess force, drop nor give strong physical impact <<A failure or injury may occur�>> Do not use thinner, alcohol, and the like for cleaning <<It may cause a failure�>>...
  • Page 6: Top Panel

    TOP PANEL NOISE GATE DISTORTION PRE BOOST 5-BAND EQ POST BOOST BYPASS...
  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    REAR PANEL CHANGING THE BATTERY Unplug the instrument when not in use to prolong the battery life� When battery power is running low, LEDs on the top panel gets dim or does not light� Replace the battery�...
  • Page 8: Operation

    OPERATION PRE BOOST On/off switch Turns the PRE BOOST function on/off� Indicator Red LED lights when the PRE BOOST is turned on� PRE BOOST Controls the boost level� When turning this knob all the way to the left, no sound outputs� DISTORTION BRIGHT Boosts the high frequencies�...
  • Page 9 5-BAND EQ On/off switch Turns the 5-BAND EQ function on/off� When the 5-BAND EQ is turned on, blue LEDs on the slider light up� Frequency Selects the center frequency of each band to be boosted or cut� Regarding the frequency range of each band, refer to the specification table� Slider Controls the amount of boost or cut that applied to each frequency band�...
  • Page 10 Turning the knob clockwise, increases the threshold which means the signal will be muted faster� BYPASS On/off switch True bypass switch turns the PENTATONE PREAMP on/off� Indicator Red LED lights when the PENTATONE PREAMP is turned on�...
  • Page 11 (AC/DC adapter etc�) When using this jack, the internal battery is switched off� REMOTE Connect the Ibanez IFS2L footswitch (sold separately)� You can turn the PRE BOOST and the 5-BAND EQ on/off remotely� When the footswitch is connected, the toggle switches on the pedal for the PRE BOOST and the 5-BAND EQ ON/OFF are disabled�...
  • Page 12: Specifications Of 5-Band Eq

    Specifications of 5-BAND EQ Freq� band Low mid High mid High 100Hz 360Hz 1�3kHz 4�0kHz 14�5kHz Center 80Hz 250Hz 780Hz 2�4kHz 7�0kHz 30Hz 85Hz 200Hz 620Hz 1�5kHz...
  • Page 13: Specifications

    Specifications Input Impedance 300k ohms Output Impedance 1k ohms Maximum Output Level +7�2 dBu One 9V Battery (006P) or external Power Supply AC Adapter (Use DC9V Required Current 110 mA@9V 146mmW x 128mmD x 59mmH Size [mm] Size [inch] 5�8"W x 5�0"D x 2�3"H Weight 1�0kg, 2�2lb (Including Battery)
  • Page 14: System Block Diagram

    System Block Diagram Dry signal detection OUTPUT Center freq. level GATE INPUT PRE BOOST GAIN BASS TREBLE BRIGHT LEVEL POST BOOST Pre boost 5 band-parametric EQ Distortion Noise gate Post boost...
  • Page 15 HOSHINO GAKKI CO.,LTD. Printed in China JUN221212...
  • Page 16 www.ibanez.com...