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8. EXP 2/FS: 1/4” TRS input, for connecting an external expression
pedal/footswitch controller. Perfect for Hotone Soul Press or Bass
Press.
9. Input Mode: Selects between input modes optimized for different
instruments.
a. E.GT: Electric guitar or bass
b. A.GT: Acoustic guitar or other acoustic instrument
c. LINE: Keyboard or synthesizer
10. INPUT: 1/4” Mono input connection for guitar or other instrument.
11. BALANCED OUTPUT: Balanced stereo XLR output connections to
mixer or audio interface. For mono output, use only the left balanced
output.
12. GND LIFT Switch: Turn the GND LIFT switch ON to cut off the
ground connection of the two XLR connectors (Ground Lift) to avoid
noise caused by the Ground Loop.Turned OFF, the XLR line will be
ground normally.
Getting Started
1. Connecting your Device
Plug your guitar in to the Ampero input jack and run a cable from
UNBALANCED OUTPUT L to your amp. Please remember:
(1) Keep your amp volume down.
(2) Connect your cable to the amp’s FX Loop Return if it has one.
See page 17.
(3) Make sure to select the correct input mode based on what kind
of instrument you have: E.GT for electric guitar or bass, A.GT for
acoustic instruments, LINE for keyboards.
2. Turn the Ampero volume knob all the way down, then connect the
power supply and turn Ampero ON.
3. Calibrate the strings. Press and hold footswitch 3 until the TUNER
comes on the display screen. .See page 5
Pluck each string and tune until the pitch reaches the middle of the
screen and turns green, as below:
13. AUX IN: 1/8” stereo input for connecting external devices
(phone, MP3 player) for practice and jamming.
14. PHONES: 1/8” stereo output for connecting headphones.
15. UNBALANCED OUTPUT: Unbalanced 1/4” TS stereo output
connections to amplifiers or other equipment. For mono output, use
only the left unbalanced output.
16. USB: USB 2.0 Type-B connects to your computer for use with
Ampero software, or as a USB audio interface.
17. Power Switch: Turns power on/off.
18. MIDI IN: Standard 5-pin MIDI IN for connecting a MIDI
controller. Perfect for Hotone Cybery.
19. Power Supply Connection: Power supply input (18V DC center
negative).
When finished, tap the footswitch again to exit the tuner.
4. Select a patch:
Tap footswitch 1, 2, or 3 to choose a patch you like.
Tap footswitches 1 and 2 together to move backward through the
banks. Tap footswitches 2 and 3 together to move forward through
the banks.
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