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The blue PS LED for the switch speeds up incrementing/decrementing. between presets 1–5 and presets 6–10. The ARC-53M (factory setting). Various functions can also out switches on the control panel, preventing selected preset illuminates. LED illuminates when switched to presets be assigned to this switch after setting up in Edit unintentional tampering.
The signal fed to the HTS-IN or IN terminal The S-1–S-4 terminals send signals to the The ARC-53M is powered on when sent to the device connected to this terminal. momentary (unlatch) type switch always appears at this terminal even when connected effects units.
In “Preset mode”, you can store settings for effect loop combinations and MIDI or control signal transmission, etc. in The ARC-53M can send a latch signal, momentary signal, or MIDI signal to control an externally connected device. the unit and recall each content by pressing the PS/L switch.
A preset or bank configured in Preset mode can be copied or deleted. Copying a preset (CP): Select Switch 1 In Edit mode, you can perform detailed setups of the ARC-53M. Hold down the MODE switch for about 1.5 seconds to put the unit in Edit mode...
When sending a MIDI control change number: The assigned MIDI CC# is sent during Direct mode. ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER With these settings, you can use an external MIDI controller to control the ARC-53M in details. INC/+, DEC/– INC/+, DEC/– INC/+, DEC/– Setting the MIDI OUT/THRU terminal (OT): Select Switch 6 ...
SETUP: PS3 / 8 / L3 Switch Basic settings for ARC-53M’s operation are configured here. Setting operation type for the control signal to be sent (CT): Select Switch 1 Setting up the MUTE/FS switch function (MS): Select Switch 4 ENTER...
With “YS” shown in the display, press the ENTER switch to put the unit to be ready for data reception [– –]. Parameter: RECEIVE [RV], SEND [SD] NOTE When the ARC-53M automatically accepts the data sent from another ARC-53M and shows “OK”, then “DP” and completes the operation.
Making full use of ARC-53M Block diagram Connection examples TUNER Switching between two amplifiers (RETURN) (RETURN) (RETURN) (RETURN) The separate loop (LOOP5) is used as an output selector. (SEND) (SEND) (SEND) (SEND) LOOP5 ON: The signal received at the IN-5 terminal will be output from the S-5 terminal.
Other connection examples By connecting the LOOP BOX LB-2 from FREE THE TONE to the ARC-53M, you can make your system more flexibly. Using LB-2 to add a loop to the amplifier’s send/return The LB-2 is connected to the amplifier’s send and return and controlled from the ARC-53M.
Turn off the unit and unplug the AC adapter from the Do not use solvents (such as benzine, paint thinner) on outlet and contact your local dealer or Free The Tone the unit, since these may dull the finish or damage the for repair in the case of any of the following: surface.
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