OWNER`S MANUAL - Free The Tone
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1. MED mU 0 Er WM 33 X lovew ws ETC Tet tit tit tye te PP er pe er pt Pt ype Eae PS OD PS s 2 FREETHETONE O o9 ETET NA Scie oo So o MODE ae 39 6 0 5 5 MUTE BANK Y STORE BANK U7 PS7 18 m u D B WU 5 M U B 29 P PS PS 5 15 PS6 16 O_O O_O O_O PRESET MIDI SEP BACK HET gt Oe PSI LI PS2 L2 PSS LS PSAILA PS5 L5 PS6 L6 446 5 mi T E Specifications Input Impedance 1 MQ HTS IN Output Impedance Less than 2000 HTS OUT OUT A OUT B Power Supply Dedicated AC adapter For USA FA 1220D JA For UK FA 1220D UK For Europe FA 1220D EU Power Consumption 12 VDC approx 700 mA Max Dimensions W x H x D 446 x 69 x 138 mm 17 56 x 2 72 x 5 43 inches incl produberances such as footswitches jacks etc Weight approx 2 030 g 71 61 oz excl AC adapter Accessories Owner s Manual AC Adapter for ARC 3 Adhesive Rubber Foot 4 pcs Specifications and appearance subject to change without notice2. i Example 2 A connection example for bass The signal connected in series and is fed to the ampli HTS Li COMP L2 0D L5 DIST DIY MUTE Mi a g 3 04 Control is sent to a D I box from the HTS OUT terminal The signal also passes the four effectors ier To mute the signal from the HTS OUT terminal put the ARC 3 in Edit mode and turn on in SETUP MUTE POSITION refer p 11 AMP SEPARATE LOOP LATCH MOMENTARY CONTROL perv IN PA D I is I NO OUT THRU BASS bist pu PA D I AMP Example 3 The guitar signal is divided into two independent lines just after the HTS IN terminal Users can program Mute functions M1 M2 in presets to use only one of the two amplifiers or both of them HTS u 2 L m M MI yp IN COMP BOOSTER CHO DLY 1 WS I5 16 U MTE 18 LJ sip OUT WAH 00 1 OD 2 M2 2 LATCH MOMENTARY CONTROL MUTE OUT THRU SPECIFICATIONS
3. ARC 3 AUDIO ROUTING CONTROLLER OWNER S MANUAL QD PS DR uU ARC 3 routine fonus FREETHETONE EDIT EXIT i0 O Y P 6 x 9 MZ PY MZ MZ 9900000 MODE M ME A MUTE BANK STORE BANK L7 PS7 L8 12 B 5 l6 17 L8 PSP Ps2 2 PS 15 PS4 5 15 PS6 16 O O PRESET MIDI SETUP UTILITY BACK NEXT gt 25 ZA AN AN e Q Q Q Q OQ e PS1 L1 PS2 L2 PS3 L3 PS4 L4 PS5 L5 PS6 L6 FREE THE TONE THE HOLISTIC APPROACH TO SYSTEM DFSIGN Thank you for choosing a Free The Tone product In order to take full advantage of the features and performance it provides please read this owner s manual thoroughly and keep it in a safe place for future reference Table of Contents 1 Signal Block Diagram e Henne nnnm eren 4 Handling Precautions 9 2 FRONT Patel 5 Never connect or disconnect plugs to from the input output terminals on the ARC 3 when the external device that drives speakers is 3 Rear Panel e rrr rer eeee eme e nennen enne nnne 6 powered pong so can cause noises and damage the speakers TE DO em m 7 Avoid applying excessive force to the totewitehes tact switches and phone jacks on the ARC 3 7 e f the unit malfunctions or behaves erratically cease operation at once and contact your local dealer or Free The Tone dire
4. 102 n nm wu mw we 109 mo n m Doom o wo ow o m o m m 9 m m mm nm Ww me Ww 7 2 MIDI program change numbers for each preset sent from ARC 3 initial settings for MIDI Tx Global ON BANK PRESET PRESET2 PRESET3 PRESET4 PRESETS PRESET PRESET7 PRESETS PRESET9 PRESET 0 10 00 oo 002 X 00 04 005 06 00 08 09 O00 01 m 03 o4 0 06 ov gt o 02 o 2 0m 05 06 09 00 03 001 02 04 05 036 0g 08 09 04 Mu 4 0 9 05 OSI 052 083 054 055 66 07 08 06 0 08 04 0 06 07 08 07 m o us 04 Us 6 08 081 082 08 084 05 06 087 09 090 09 o 0 0 04 05 0 9 w 10 m m 1 04 0 0 y 8 w mo 112 113 114 115 116 117 2 120 12 o gm wi 125 0 7 OF 13 63 OF Or OF OF 0o OF OF Example 1 Basic configuration to use one amplifier with seven e ffec CONNECTION EXAMPLES ors connected in series HTS Li L2 IN COMP 0D L5 DIST TREM L5 CHO L DIY 17 REV MUTE M2 AMP AMP Channel Switching To AMP Control SEPARATE LOOP LATCH M OMENTARY CONTROL MUTE
5. 3 are done in Edit mode Holding down the MODE switch for three seconds puts the ARC 3 in Edit mode and the display shows MENU Press one of the PS L switches to select the desired menu item The following menu items are assigned to the PS L switches PS1 L1 PRESET PS2 L2 MIDI PS3 L3 SETUP PS4 L4 UTILITY When you select the menu item by pressing the corresponding PS L switch the display shows the page 1 of the screen assigned to that menu You can also recall the desired page by pressing the Select Switch in the Control Panel To exit from Edit mode to usual operation mode press the MODE Switch NOTE In Edit mode your changes are confirmed when the ENTER Switch in the Control Panel is pressed You do not have to press the STORE switch HOW TO USE SEPARATE LOOP 1 To use as an effect loop If the seven loops L1 L7 are not enough for your application the separate loop can be used as an additional effect loop Connect your signal to the Input IN 8 jack and connect the Send S 8 jack to your effector s input Connect the effector s output to the Return R 8 jack then the Output OUT 8 jack to the downstream device Input Effector 2 To use as an output selector Signal flow when the Loop is ON Signal flow when the Loop is OFF 3 To use as an input selector The separate loop can be used as an input selector to choose one of the two inputs By turning on the loop input 2 signal connect
6. MUTE CONTROL M3 A R 5 A R 6 A R 7 RETURN RETURN RETURN 5 5 5 6 7 SEND SEND SEND HTS MUTE A LOOP 5 LOOP 6 LOOP 7 OUTPUT CONTROL EXTOUT IN B a CIRCUIT M2 OUT B LOOP 8 SEPARATE LOOP MUTE OUT CONTROL N O M1 OUT A na RETURN FRONT PANEL ARC 3 AUDIO ROUTING CONTROLLER 88 NTER mint si MPROTECT PSt L1 PS2 L2 FREE THETGNE h A BANK STORE PS7 L8 PS4 PS6 16 4 NS PS4 L4 PS5 L5 PS6 L6 PS L switch When in PS Preset mode this switch is used to recall the corresponding preset When in DIR Direct mode pressing this switch turns on off the corresponding effect loop MODE switch Used to switch the operation modes of the ARC 3 In PS Preset mode the PS indicator illuminates and pressing a PS L switch recalls the corresponding preset In DIR Direct mode the DIR indicator illuminates and pressing a PS L switch turns on off the corresponding effect loop Pressing the MODE switch for about three seconds puts the ARC 3 in Edit mode Pressing it again exits from Edit mode to usual operation mode 3 MUTE switch Activates the mute circuit in the output to mute the signal Mute positions M1 M3 to be linked with this switch can be selected in Setup menu CONTROL PANEL D DISP MODE Display Mode switch Used to change operating modes of the LED disp
7. OUT 8 jack to the input of another amplifier etc Signal flow when the Loop is ON Signal flow when the Loop is OFF A i Input Output 1 Output 2 Select Switch Menu How to Set 1 PRESET COPY PSCP ENTER FROM PRESET NUMBER flashes This item is used to copy the contets of a preset to another Set ENTER TO PRESET NUMBER flashes gt Set gt preset ENTER Parameter 00 01 63 01 default 00 01 2 BANK COPY BKCP on ENTER FROM BANK NUMBER flashes This item is used to copy the contents of a bank to another Set ENTER TO BANK NUMBER flashes gt Set bank ENTER Parameter 00 63 defualt 00 3 PRESET DELETE PSDL on ENTER PRESET NUMBER flashes Set This item is used to delete the contents of the specified preset ENTER DONE Parameter 00 01 63 01 default 00 01 4 BANK DELETE BKDL on ENTER BANK NUMBER flashes gt Set This item is used to delete the contents of the specified bank ENTER DONE Parameter 00 63 default 00 5 SWAP SWAP on ENTER gt PRESET NUMBER flashes gt Set This item is used to swap the contents of two presets ENTER gt AND PRESET NUMBER flashes gt Set ENTER gt DONE MIDI PS2 L2 footswitch Select Switch Menu How to Set 1 MIDI Rx RXCH on ENTER OMNI flashes Set ENTER This ite
8. SW configuration MTFS on gt ENTER ON flashes gt Set gt ENTER This item is used to enable or disable the MUTE switch Parameter ON OFF default ON 7 EXP Pedal Calibration CALB gt ENTER Hi flashes gt Set EXP pedal to This item is used to calibrate your expression pedal max gt ENTER gt LOW flashes gt Set EXP pedal to min gt Please be sure to use an expression pedal using a 10 ENTER DONE variable resistor 8 Starting number STNM on ENTER 001 flashes gt Set ENTER Not all of the MIDI devices use the same starting number for MIDI program change number The ARC 3 can set the starting Parameter 1 128 001 0 127 000 default 1 128 number in accordance with the device to be connected UTILITY PS4 L4 footswitch Select Switch Menu How to Set 1 AUTO LOCK LOCK ENTER OFF flashes Set ENTER This item is used to set the Lock function for the front panel If the Auto Lock function is turned on and the Control Panel is left Parameter ON OFF defualt OFF untouched for about ten minutes the front panel switches are automatically locked out 2 Memory Protect PROT on ENTER OFF flashes Set ENTER This item is used to protect the settings stored in the ARC 3 from tampering The M PROTECT dot in the display illuminates Parameter OFF ON default OFF when the protection is turned on 3 LED BRIGHTNESS BRIT on ENTER 1 fl
9. felt sheet is attached to the back of the display unit High strength molded plastic phone jacks are used to ensure safe and long term use Others A DI signal line which is often required by bassists was also taken into consideration A terminal is provided which outputs the signal after it has passed through the HTS input circuit The output line has a Mute switch that can be linked to the mute circuit With this feature the signal to both the DI output and to an amplifier can be muted simultaneously A Universal AC adapter which supports voltages of 100 240 VAC is included To prevent accidental operation of the control panel while playing an AUTO LOCK function makes it possible to lock the operation buttons The AUTO LOCK function engages automatically after 10 minutes of non operation Main Features Number of Effect Loops 8 Number of Presets 64 banks x 10 presets total 640 presets Control Terminals 6 switchable Latch or Momentary Expression Pedal Terminal 1 Number of MIDI Program Change Number Parallel Sends 8 CH1 CH8 fixed when MIDI Tx Global is set to OFF Number of MIDI Control Change Number Parallel Sends 8 HTS IN INPUT A V HTS OUT A V OUTPUT CIRCUIT SIGNAL BLOCK DIAGRAM R 1 A R 2 A R 3 A R 4 OUT RETURN RETURN RETURN RETURN 1 2 5 3 4 SEND SEND SEND SEND HTS INPUT AN LOOP 1 LOOP 2 LOOP 3 LOOP 4 IN A TUNER lt CIRCUIT
10. CNM on ENTER L1 on Set param1 OFF each function flashes gt Set param2 ENTER Parameter 1 LOOP1 L1 LOOP8 L8 MUTE MUTE MODE MODE EXP PEDAL EXP CTL1 C1 CTL6 C6 MUTE1 MT1 MUTE2 MT2 Parameter 2 000 120 OFF defualt OFF Items with initial settings EXP PEDAL EXP 000 0120 OFF defalut 112 CTL1 C1 000 120 OFF default 113 CTL2 C2 000 120 OFF default 114 CTL3 C3 000 120 OFF default 115 CTLA C1 000 120 OFF default 116 CTL5 C1 000 120 OFF default 117 CTL6 C1 000 120 OFF default 118 MUTE1 MT1 000 120 OFF default 119 MUTE2 MT2 000 120 OFF default 120 7 MIDI OUT THRU O TH on ENTER OUT flashes Set ENTER This item is used to set the operation mode of the MIDI OUT THRU terminal Parameter OUT THRU defualt OUT SETUP PS3 L3 footswitch Select Switch Menu How to Set 1 LINK MODE LKMD ENTER LINK flashes Set ENTER This item is used to select the operation mode for two linked ARC 3s When in Link mode the preset number for the two Parameter LINK MASTER SLAVE default LINK units is always synchronized together but the contents of the presets are set individually When in Master Slave mode the settings and presets on the Master unit have priority for use and the Slave unit acts as a remote controller CAUTION When set to Master Slave mode be sure to connect to th
11. amplifier channel switching or on off controlling of reverbs Prepare a stereo plug wired for the external device to be controlled Connection of C1 C2 amp C3 C4 Control Terminals Stereo plug s Tip C1 amp C3 Stereo plug s Ring C2 amp C4 Stereo plug s GND Common ground for C1 C2 and C3 CA Connection of C5 amp C6 Control Terminals Stereo plug s Tip Normally open terminal i e there is no connection between the tip and ground when OFF When ON the tip and ground are electrically connected Stereo plug s Ring Normally closed terminal i e there is a connection between the tip and ground when OFF When ON the connection between the tip and ground is lost 3 E1 E4 terminals EXTERNAL SWITCH terminals Each terminal can have a function This assignment can be changed in Edit mode Default settings at factory shipment are as follows 1 PS8 recalls preset no 8 E2 PS9 recalls preset no 9 PS10 recalls preset no 10 E4 EXP PEDAL plug an expression pedal and send VALUE via MIDI transmission MUTE LINK terminal By connecting a momentary unlatch type footswitch to this terminal the mute function can be controlled externally 45 MIDI IN and MIDI OUT THRU terminals terminals for MIDI signals MIDI IN receives MIDI signals from an external MIDI device MIDI OUT THRU is used to feed MIDI signals to external MIDI devices When the opertion mode of MIDI OUT THRU has been set to THRU MIDI signa
12. ashes gt Set ENTER This item is used to adjust LED brightness If LED is too dim during outdoor performance set this parameter to 1 bright Parameter 1 bright 2 standard default 2 4 PGM DUMP LOAD Procedure for MIDI LOAD receive This item is used to transfer the data saved in one ARC 3 to DUMP on ENTER RECV flashes ENTER YES another ARC 3 or vice versa flashes gt ENTER wait for data to be sent DONE or ERR DUMP on Procedure for MIDI DUMP send DUMP on ENTER Set to flash SEND ENTER YES flashes ENTER 01 63 in order DUMP on Parameter RECV SEND 5 Initialize INIT on gt ENTER YES flashes ENTER gt DONE on This returns the ARC 3 to its factory shipment status INIT on ARC 3 S BANK PRESETS amp MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBERS 7 1 MIDI program change numbers received at MIDI IN terminal in Bank mode BANK PRESET PRESET2 PRESET3 PRESET4 PRESETS PRESET PRESET PRESETB PRESETO 10 0 00 00 008 004 05 00 O7 008 00 00 lt on 02 03 Om 05 0 09 000 02 0 02 05 0 08 09 00 0 0 032 03 04 O05 056 0g 08 09 00 07006 08 09 00 06 osi 00 05 0 05 08 09 00 06 08 0 04 05 Obb 0 0 09 0 7 m p O5 0 79 080 08 08 082 0M 6 065 08 08 089 09 0 0 o 0 05 0 09
13. ctly Sai a idle T E s nein i cas Arslan utu mos Rae nC cd tU TM ERE IE EE fud 7 4 3 Edit Ell E 8 5 IHow to Use Separate arate uus ite dies quan duisi sar tle n dan arose Laud tle nno a 8 Support Service 6 Edit Menu 9 Contact the following for support and or repair service 7 ARC 3 s Bank Presets amp MIDI Program Change Numbers eene 18 e mail address 7 1 MIDI program change numbers received at MIDI IN terminal in Bank mode s 13 overseas freethetone com 7 2 MIDI program change numbers for each preset sent from AROC 3 initial settings for MIDI Tx Global ON eee 13 8 Connection Examples essere tet EEE nee eas 14 SEFETY PRECAUTIONS 15 Precautions are identified by the two types of symbols below A Caution This symbol indicates that a risk of serious personal injury or material damage may result if precautions are ignored A Warning This symbol indicates that a risk of death or serious personal injury may result if precautions are ignored Be sure to read these precautions and the user s manual before using this product A Caution Do not use or store the unit in environments where it will be exposed to Extreme temperatures direct rays of the sun heat sources such as radiators or stoves High humidity or moisture Excessive dust or sand Excessive vibration or shock Whenever leaving the unit unattended for long periods be sure to unplug the AC adapter
14. e The Tone ARC 3 is based on the know how developed from many years of building custom products for top musicians The ARC 3 has a built in HTS Holistic Tonal Solution circuit to preserve the original characteristics of a bass guitar effects and amp It manages everything at the input and output including the send and return for effects and the signal line Operability The distance between the foot switches is 71 5 mm 2 81 in the vertical direction and 80 mm 3 15 in the horizontal direction and custom foot switches are used These short Stroke switches respond quickly in order to follow even fast operation A Link function is provided making it possible to connect and operate two ARC 3s A Mute Link function makes muting control possible from an external footswitch A special panel is provided for changing settings or selecting presets Operability is drastically improved by reducing the levels of edit menus as much as possible This greatly reduces the amount of time spent editing e The ARC 3 has functions such as the preset copy delete and swap and bank copy and delete which simplify operation By switching the Display Mode the MIDI program change numbers for each channel that is currently being sent can be checked at a glance Main Features of ARC 3 Reliability The LED for each footswitch is covered by a lens to prevent sweat or other moisture from entering directly into the internal circuits Also a
15. e terminals MIDI IN OUT EXP PEDAL etc on the Master unit 2 External Foot Switch Assignment EXFS on ENTER gt E1 gt Set param1 gt ENTER This item is used to assign functions to the E1 E4 terminals on PS8 for E1 flashes gt Set param2 ENTER the rear panel Parami Param2 E1 PS8 default L1 8 CTL1 6 MUTE1 MUTE2 CSW1 8 E2 PS9 default L1 8 CTL1 6 MUTE1 MUTE2 CSW1 8 PS10 default 11 8 CTL1 6 MUTE1 MUTE2 CSW1 8 E4 EXP PEDAL default L1 8 CTL1 6 MUTE1 MUTE2 CSW1 8 3 Control Type CTTP on ENTER CTL1 on gt Set param1 gt ENTER This item is used to select the operation type for CONTROL 1 6 LATCH flashes Set param2 ENTER from LATCH and MOMENTARY Parameter 1 CTL1 C1 CTL6 C6 Parameter 2 LATCH MOMENTARY default LATCH 4 MUTE MODE MTMD on ENTER AUTO flashes Set ENTER This item is used to set the operation mode for the MUTE Switch Parameter AUTO MANUAL default AUTO When set to AUTO pressing a preset switch automatically clears the mute status When set to MANUAL the mute status is cleared by pressing the MUTE switch again 5 MUTE POSITION MTMD on gt ENTER gt M1 gt Set param1 ENTER ON This item is used to select the mute circuit 1 activated by for MT1 flashes Set param2 gt ENTER turning on the MUTE switch Parameter 1 MT1 MT3 Parameter 2 ON OFF default for MT1 amp MT2 ON default for MT3 OFF 6 MUTE
16. ection NOTE Control change numbers to be assigned to the Select Switches 1 8 are set in Edit mode MIDI CSW CC refer p 10 How to store MIDI PC program change number sends in Presets 1 To simply control a MIDI device by using one MIDI channel selected from CH1 CH16 when MIDI Tx Global is turned ON Press PS L to recall the preset to be used Press DISP MODE to select MIDI PC NOTE The MIDI program change number assigned to the selected preset is shown in the display refer p 13 Press INC or DEC to set the MIDI program change number you want to send Or select OFF if you do not want to send any program change number Press STORE to store your selection 2 To control multiple MIDI devices by using eight MIDI channels CH1 CH8 fixed when MIDI Tx Global is turned OFF Press PS L to recall the preset to be used Press DISP MODE to select MIDI PC NOTE MIDI channels 1 8 are already assigned to the Select Switches 1 8 By pressing the Select Switch 1 MIDI program change number to be sent via MIDI channel 1 is shown in the display Defalut setting is all OFF 3 Press the Select Switch to which the desired MIDI channel has been assigned Press INC or DEC to set the MIDI program change number you want to send Or select OFF if you do not want to send any program change number 5 Press STORE to store your selection 4 3 Edit Mode Detalied setups of the ARC
17. ed to the Return jack appears at the Output OUT 8 jack By turning off the loop input 1 signal connected to the Input IN 8 jack appears at the Output OUT 8 jack Leave the Send S 8 jack unconnected Input 1 GIR BASS A Input 2 GTR BASS EDIT MENU Signal flow when the Loop is ON Signal flow when the Loop is OFF Detailed setup of the ARC 3 is done in Edit mode The following tables explain configurations available in Edit mode and how to set them To keep this manual simple and easy to understand some descriptions for setup procedures are simplified The following terms are used in the explanations for setup procedures e ENTER Press the ENTER switch located on the Control Panel to confirm your selection Set Press the INC or DEC switch on the Control Panel until the desired value or item is shown in the display Parameter Values or items that can be changed by users Default Parameter settings configured before shipment from factory PRESET PS1 L1 footswitch The separate loop can be used as an output selector to choose one of the two outputs If the loop is turned on and output 1 is selected output 2 is muted to prevent crosstalk or noises Conversely if the loop is turned off and output 2 is selected output 1 is muted Feed to the Input IN 8 jack and connect to the input of your amplifier etc from the Send S 8 jack Leave the Return R 8 jack unconnected Connect the Output
18. from the power source to avoid creating a fire hazard Take care not to drop the unit and do not subject it to excessive pressure or weight Do not press the switches on the unit with a bare foot or unexpected injury may result Do not use solvents such as benzine paint thinner on the unit since these may dull the finish or damage the surface A Warning Never try to disassemble or modify the unit Stop using the unit if you notice smoke or a strange odor coming from it and unplug the AC adapter from the outlet Never try to repair the unit or replace parts unless so instructed by the user s manual For other repair or parts replacement contact your local dealer or Free The Tone Never unplug the the AC adapter while your hands are wet Do not apply too much pressure or tension or place a heavy object on the power cord Doing so may damage the power cord and create a danger of fire or electrical shock Turn off the unit and unplug the AC adapter from the outlet and contact your local dealer or Free The Tone for repair in the case of any of the following The power cord is damaged Foregin objects coins pins etc or liquid enter the unit The unit gets wet from rain or other liquid The unit is out of order Be careful of heat radiation from the unit Never cover the AC adapter with cloth or other objects Built up heat can deform the case or cause a fire hazard Sound Quality The Fre
19. lays or Select Switches 1 6 7 M1 8 2 2 Effect Loop LED Indicates the on off status of each loop L1 L8 G Select Switches Used to edit or confirm the contents saved in presets Note that the items to be selected vary according to the mode selected by the DISP MODE switch BANK V STORE switch Pressing this switch in Program mode decrements the bank number Note that changing the bank number causes the display to flash but your change will not be confirmed until you press the PS L switch In Direct mode this switch used to store the setting BANK L7 switch Pressing this switch in Program mode increments the bank number Note that changing the bank number causes the display to flash but your change will not be confirmed until you press the PS L switch In Direct mode this switch turns on off the effect loop 7 L7 Control Panel This panel indicates preset contents and the current preset number and is used to edit parameters in Edit mode Multi status LED According to the selected mode these LEDs indicate the status currently stored in the preset 5 Display The numeral shown in the left two positions is the bank number The right two positions of the display indicate the currently selected preset number The dot labeled MIDI SIG illuminates when MIDI Signals are being sent or received INC switch DEC switch Used when changing parameters ENTER switch Used in Edit mode to select
20. ls received at MIDI IN pass through the ARC 3 without any changes LINK terminal Used to connect to another ARC 3 for linked operation Use a special DIN 7 pin cross cable For more detailed information on this dedicated cable please contact your local dealer or Free The Tone directly POWER DC12V IN receptacle Used to connect the dedicated AC adapter Be sure to use the AC adapter supplied with the ARC 3 BASIC OPERATION 4 1 Three Operation Modes The ARC 3 has the following three operation modes PS DIR PS Preset Mode For recalling presets When in this mode the PS LED above the MODE switch illuminates EDIT EXIT e DIR Direct Mode Ex In this mode each effect loop can be turned on off by using the corresponding footswitch When in this mode the DIR LED above the MODE switch illuminates Za e Edit Mode MODE Used when making detailed setup of the ARC 3 Hold down the MODE switch for three seconds to put the ARC 3 in Edit mode 4 2 How to Edit Presets Presets in the ARC 3 can be edited very easily with the Control Panel only When you change any contents of a preset the display illuminates the dot LED at the right side of its lowest position To How to store Effect Loops L1 L8 in Presets 1 2 Press MODE to select DIR store the setting press the STORE switch Your changes are not saved if you recall another preset without pressing the STORE switch 4 Press BANK to store
21. m is used to set the MIDI receive channel Parameter CHO1 CH16 OMNI OFF default OMNI 2 MIDI Tx Global TXGB on ENTER ON flashes gt Set ENTER This item is used to set to send one program change number for one preset by limiting to use one MIDI transmit channel only Parameter ON OFF default ON If set to OFF eight MIDI channels are available 3 MIDI Tx on gt ENTER CHO1 flashes gt Set ENTER This item is used to set the MIDI transmit channel Parameter 1 16 OFF default CHO1 4 CSW CC CSCC ENTER CSW1 gt Set 1 This item is used to set the MIDI control change number be ENTER OFF flashes Set param2 ENTER CHO1 sent flashes gt Set param3 gt ENTER Up to 8 control switches CSW1 CSWSO can be set MIDI control change number and MIDI channel can be set to Parameter 1 CSW1 CSW8 each CSW control switch Parameter 2 000 120 OFF defualt OFF Parameter 3 CH1 CH16 default CHO1 5 CSW SWITCH TYPE CSTP ENTER gt CSW1 flashes gt Set param1 gt This item sets the operation type LATCH or MOMENTARY of ENTER gt LTCH flashes gt Set param2 ENTER the CSW control switch specified by item 4 above Parameter 1 CSW1 CSW8 Parameter 2 LATCH MOMENTARY default LATCH 6 Control Change Number This menu is used to edit CC assigned to each function This item is used to set the control change number assigned to C
22. terminal Used to feed an external tuner The signal fed to HTS IN or IN A appears at TUNER even when the MUTE switch is turned on 2 EXT OUT terminal This terminal outputs the signal that passed through the effect loops 1 4 This output is not muted even if the MUTE switch is turned on IN B terminal This input terminal is located just in front of the effect loop 5 9 S 5 R 7 terminals Effect loop terminals S5 S7 send signals to effectors R5 R7 receive signals from effectors OUT B terminal This terminal outputs the signal that passed through the effect loops 5 7 M2 mute circuit is located just in front of this terminal Signals at OUT B can be muted by pressing the MUTE switch or by setting M2 ON in the preset 17 SEPARATE LOOP terminals IN 8 S 8 N C R 8 OUT 8 N O This is a separate loop that is electrically isolated from other loops Use this loop when using an effector with which you cannot create intended tone if it is fed a low impedance signal a fuzz pedal S 8 N C can be used as a control terminal normally closed for amplifier channel switching Note that the tip and ground in the jack are electrically connected when the loop 8 is off amp 6 B 09 0 OUT 8 N O can be used as a control terminal normally open Note that the tip and ground in the jack are electrically connected when the loop 8 is on 2 LATCH MOMENTARY CONTROL terminals C1 C6 Latch or momentary control terminals for
23. the item to be edited or to confirm the selection STORE switch Used when storing your change to the setting in the preset 9 LOCK switch Used to lock the switches on the Control Panel preventing unintentional tampering Holding this switch for three seconds locks the switches and the LED illuminates Pressing the switch for three seconds again unlocks the Control Panel and the LOCK LED goes off REAR PANEL SEPARATE LOOP LATCH MOMENTARY CONTROL 18 58 N C R 8 C1 C2 OUT 8 N 0 C3 C4 MIDI MIDI IN OUT THRU LINK uM eco ooo HTS IN terminal Input terminal to the ARC 3 The signal fed to this input goes through the ARC 3 s HTS circuit and appears at HTS OUT to be fed to effectors HTS OUT terminal The signal fed to HTS IN can be sent to other signal lines from this terminal Bassists can use this terminal as a line to feed a D I box Muting of this signal line can be linked with the MUTE switch IN A terminal This input terminal is located just after the HTS input circuit S 1 R 4 terminals Effect loop terminals 51 54 send signals to effectors R1 R4 receive signals from effectors 5 OUT A terminal This terminal outputs the signal that passed through the effect loops 1 4 M1 mute circuit is located just in front of this terminal Signals at OUT A can be muted by pressing the MUTE switch or by setting M1 ON in the preset 6 TUNER
24. your selection PSt L1 P 2 12 PS3 L3 BANKT L7 PS7 L8 PS 15 PS6 BACK 55 15 NEXT gt 56 16 PS4 L4 How to store Effect Loops L1 L8 in Presets 2 2 Press DISP MODE to select LOOP 1 Press PS L to recall the preset to be used o e INC A O LOCK DEC ENTER MIDI SIG M PROTECT O Q O 3 Press the Select Switch to choose the effect loop to be used How to store Control terminals C1 C6 and signal line mutes M1 M2 in Presets D Press PS L to recall the preset to be used Press DISP MODE to select CTL MUTE 3 Press the Select Switch to choose the control terminal 1 6 and signal line mute M1 or M2 to be used Press STORE to store your selection Press PS L to recall the preset to be used 4 Press STORE to store your selection Press PS L or BANK L7 to select the effect loop to be used 5 Press MODE to select PS the ARC 3 returns to Preset mode How to store MIDI CC control change number sends in Presets Press PS L to recall the preset to be used Press DISP MODE to select MIDI CC 3 Press the Select Switch to choose the MIDI CC to be used Press STORE to store your sel
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