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AXON PU 100
English Manual
Version 1.0 | April 2008

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  • Page 1 AXON PU 100 English Manual Version 1.0 | April 2008...
  • Page 2 All registered trademarks, product designations or brand names used in this document are the registered property of their respective owners. © TerraTec Electronic GmbH, 1994 – 2008. All rights reserved (April 2008). AXON PU 100 (English)
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Marking the optimal mounting position ............... 11 Selecting the mounting method .................. 12 Mounting with adhesive strips ..................12 Mounting with screws and springs ................14 Getting ready to play ....................... 15 Technical data ......................... 16 AXON PU 100 (English)
  • Page 4: Safety Notes

    The PU 100 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Opening the housing or oth- er tampering may result in electrical shock or irreparable damage. Please refer all ser- vicing work to TerraTec technicians. TerraTec cannot be held liable for damage resulting from installation and operation errors or improper use. AXON PU 100 (English)
  • Page 5: Parts List

    10 Spacer (5pcs 0,3 mm, 3pcs 1,0 mm, 2pcs 3,0 mm) (single-sided adhesive, foam) Controller mounting hardware 1 Countersunk screw (3x16 mm) 3 Double-sided adhesive strips 6 Cushion spacers 1 Velcro set 1 Bracket 2 Felt cushion AXON PU 100 (English)
  • Page 6: Connectors And Controls

    G (Guitar): the output contains only the signal from the conventional pickups (MIDI Volume is set to “0”) M (Mix): both the direct guitar signal and synthesizer signals (MIDI) are sent. S (Synth): only the synthesizer signals (MIDI) are sent, not the conventional guitar signal. AXON PU 100 (English)
  • Page 7: Installation

    The PU 100 pickup must be fitted between the bridge and rear pickup of the guitar. Installation is not possible if there is not enough room between the bridge and rear pickup or the body and the strings. AXON PU 100 (English)
  • Page 8: Installing The Controller

    Permits the installation of the controller in conjunction with adhesive strips Permits simple mounting and secure attachment. Requires a hole to be drilled in the body. Mounting with Velcro Permits the controller to be mounted and removed with ease. AXON PU 100 (English)
  • Page 9: Mounting With Bracket

    Velcro. Screw mounting is the most secure, however, and we recommend it whe- rever possible. AXON PU 100 (English)
  • Page 10: Mounting With Velcro

    3. The controller can now be gently pulled off and reattached to the body as needed. Note: This is not the most secure mounting method and should only be used if no other op- tion is suitable, or if the pickup will be used often on different instruments. AXON PU 100 (English)
  • Page 11: Installing The Pickup

    Once the pickup is correctly aligned, mark the centers of the screw holes with a sharp pencil or punch on the guitar top. If you do not want traces of the marking to remain on the top, use small pieces of marking tape instead of a pencil. AXON PU 100 (English)
  • Page 12: Selecting The Mounting Method

    Increase the height of the pickup with spacers (see notes below) until the spacing between the top of the pickup and the underside of the strings is around 1 to 2 mm when pressing the strings to the highest fret. Use the included gauge to check the spacing. AXON PU 100 (English)
  • Page 13 4. Changing the pickup height Should it become necessary to change the height of the pickup, remove the strings and release the pickup from the instrument by inserting a thin, flat object such as the blade of AXON PU 100 (English)
  • Page 14: Mounting With Screws And Springs

    2. Mounting the pickup Insert the self-tapping button-head screws (3x25 mm) through the screw holes in the pickup and the springs under the pickup. Fasten the pickup by threading the screws into the holes in the guitar top. AXON PU 100 (English)
  • Page 15: Getting Ready To Play

    One LED of the PU 100 will light up when the AXON is switched on. The controller is now receiving power from the AXON. 4. Playing The system is ready to play when the AXON, the synthesizer and other devices are prop- erly connected and set up as described in their respective manuals. AXON PU 100 (English)
  • Page 16: Technical Data

    1/4 “ normal guitar input Dimensions controller: 82,5 mm x 77,3 mm x 32 mm (W x H x D) Dimensions pickup: 107,4 mm x 9,0 mm x 8,9 mm (W x H x D) Weight: 70 g AXON PU 100 (English)

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