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Deutsch Français In order for your computer to recognize your device when you are connected via USB, you will first need to install the appropriate drivers. Here is what you will need to do to install drivers on a Mac computer: 1) Download and launch the latest version of Line 6 Monkey, which is your intelligent updater program for Line 6 gear. See the following link for more information on Line 6 Monkey: Line 6 Monkey Installation and F.A.Q. 2) Turn off all other programs and disconnect all non-essential USB and Firewire devices (printers, cameras, mp3 players, etc.) from the computer (USB mouse and keyboard can be an exception if you do not have an alternative). 3) Launch Line 6 Monkey. If your unit is not connected (or there are no previous drivers installed), Monkey will ask you to choose the Line 6 device you wish to configure. For this tutorial we will select a Line 6 Guitarport from the dropdown menu. 4) In the Updates tab, highlight Drivers and select "Update Selection" on the right hand side of Line 6 Monkey's user interface. 5) Monkey will connect to the Line 6 server and download the appropriate drivers for your Line 6 device. If you receive the following message you can select "Remind me later" to continue the installation. 6) After the drivers are downloaded, Line 6 Monkey will exit so the Driver Install program can run. Select "OK". 7) Select "Continue" to move to the next section. 8) Select "Continue" to move to the next section. 9) Select "Continue" to move to the next section. 10) Select "Agree" to move to the next section. 11) Select "Install" to install the Line 6 drivers to your hard drive. 12) Enter your administrative user name and password to install the drivers, then select "OK". 13) Select "restart" to restart you computer and begin using your Line 6 Hardware. If your driver install was unsuccessful, please see the following link for further assistance. Computer System Audio Optimization Mac: USB Geräte: Treiberinstallation: Damit Ihr Computer Ihr Line 6 Gerät erkennt wenn Sie es per USB anschließen müssen Sie erst passende Treiber installieren. Um nun Treiber auf Ihrem Windows Computer zu installieren müssen sie folgende Schritte durchführen: 1. Laden Sie sich die neuste Version der Line 6 Monkey Software herunter und installieren Sie diese. Line 6 Monkey ist das Programm, welches Ihre Line 6 Produkte aktualisiert. Für weitere Informationen, klicken Sie folgenden Link: Installation und F.A.Q. zur Line 6 Monkey Software 2. Schließen Sie alle unnötigen Programme und trennen Sie nicht unbedingt nötige USB- und Firewire Geräte von Ihrem Computer. (Drucker, Kameras, MP3 Player,...) 3. Starten Sie Line 6 Monkey. Wenn Ihr Gerät nicht verbunden ist (oder noch keine Treiber installiert sind) wird Monkey Sie nach dem Gerät fragen, welches Sie konfigurieren wollen. Für diese Anleitung werden wir Line 6 Guitarport auswählen. 4. Im "Updates" Tab wählen Sie nun "Drivers" aus und klicken auf "Update Selection" auf der rechten Seite des Interfaces. 5. Monkey verbindet sich nun mit unserem Server und lädt die richtigen Treiber für Ihr Line 6 Gerät herunter. Sollten Sie folgende Nachricht erhalten klicken Sie auf später... 6. Nachdem die Treiber heruntergeladen sind wird sich Monkey schließen und die Treiber Installationssoftware starten. Klicken Sie OK. 7. Klicken Sie auf "Weiter" um zur nächsten Sektion zu gelangen. 8. Klicken Sie auf "Weiter" um zur nächsten Sektion zu gelangen. 9. Klicken Sie auf "Weiter" um zur nächsten Sektion zu gelangen. 10. Klicken Sie auf akzeptieren um zur nächsten Sektion zu gelangen. 11. Klicken Sie auf "Installieren" um die Line 6 Treiber zu installieren. 12. Geben Sie Ihren Benutzernamen und Passwort ein um die Treiber zu installieren. Klicken Sie dann auf "OK". 13. Klicken Sie dann auch neustarten um den Computer neu zu starten. Sollte die Installation nicht erfolgreich gewesen sein, klicken Sie auf den folgenden Link für weitere Hilfestellung. Audio Optimierung für Computer Systeme Windows: Appareil USB: Installation des pilotes: Pour que votre ordinateur puisse reconnaître l'appareil Line 6 que vous voulez connecter, il a besoin des pilotes. Pour installer des pilotes, vous devez procéder comme-ça: 1. Téléchargez et installez la version la plus récente du logiciel Line 6 Monkey. Line 6 Monkey est le programme qui met vos produits Line 6 à jour. Pour recevoir des informations supplémentaires, utilisez ce lien: Installation et foire de questions Line 6 Monkey 2. Fermez tous les programmes inutiles et détachez les appareils USB et Firewire inutiles de votre ordinateur. (Imprimante, caméra, lecteur mp3,…) 3. Démarrez Line 6 Monkey. Si votre appareil n'est pas encore connecté (ou aucun pilote est installé) Line 6 Monkey vous demande l'appareil vous voulez configurer. Nous choisissons Line 6 Guitarport pour ce tutoriel. 4. Dans le tab "Updates" cliquez "Update Selection" à gauche de l'interface. 5. Maintenant, Line 6 Monkey se connecte à nos serveurs et télécharge les pilotes correctes pour votre appareil Line 6. Si vous recevez cette message, cliquez rappelez-moi. 6. Après ce téléchargement a fini, Monkey se ferme et ouvre l'installation de pilotes. Cliquez OK. 7. Cliquez "Suivant" pour continuer. 8. Cliquez "Suivant" pour continuer. 9. Cliquez "Suivant" pour continuer. 10. Cliquez "J'accepte" pour continuer. 11. Cliquez "Installer" pour installer l'appareil Line 6. 12. Entrez votre nom d'utilisateur et mot de passe pour installer les pilotes. Cliquez sur "OK". 13. Cliquez "Redémarrer" pour redémarrer l'ordinateur. Si votre installation des pilotes a échoué, veuillez utiliser ce lien pour recevoir d'assistance supplémentaire: Optimisation audio pour l'ordinateur

Deutsch Français In order for your computer to recognize your device when you are connected via USB, you will first need to install the appropriate drivers. Here is what you will need to do to install drivers on a Windows computer: 1) Download and launch the latest version of Line 6 Monkey, which is your intelligent updater program for Line 6 gear. See the following link for more information on Line 6 Monkey: Line 6 Monkey Installation and F.A.Q. 2) Turn off all other programs and disconnect all non-essential USB and Firewire devices (printers, cameras, mp3 players, etc.) from the computer (USB mouse and keyboard can be an exception if you do not have an alternative). 3) Launch Line 6 Monkey. If your unit is not connected (or there are no previous drivers installed), Monkey will ask you to choose the Line 6 device you wish to configure. For this tutorial we will select a Line 6 Guitarport from the dropdown menu. 4) Once the Guitarport is selected in the configuration window, select "OK". 5) In the Updates tab, highlight Drivers and select "Update Selection" on the right hand side of Line 6 Monkey's user interface. 6) Monkey will connect to our server and download the appropriate drivers for your Line 6 device. 7) After the drivers are downloaded, Line 6 Monkey will exit so the Driver Install Wizard can launch. Select "OK". 8) Once the Line 6 Monkey prompts you to plug your device in, the Windows Found New Hardware Wizard should open. Please follow the steps of the hardware wizard, and select "Next" to move to the next section. 9) If you are on a Windows machine you may be asked if you want to continue the install. Select "Continue Anyway" if you see this. 10) Wait for the installation wizard to complete the installation 11) Once the hardware wizard has finished loading the drivers, your drivers should now be successfully installed. Select "finish" 12) Now when you run Line 6 Monkey, you will now see the drivers with a Green check mark next to them in the updates tab. For more information on Drivers and how they work please follow the link below. Device Driver Explanation Sometimes it takes one more step to get the driver associated with the Line 6 Device. First let's get to your Device Manager. Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. This will open the device manager. Now you will see a yellow question mark just like the one below: Right-click the question mark and select "Update Driver". Then follow the prompts for the driver installation. If your driver install was unsuccessful, please make sure your computer is optimized for use with Line 6 gear by using the following link: Computer System Audio Optimization Windows: USB Geräte: Treiberinstallation: Damit Ihr Computer Ihr Line 6 Gerät erkennt wenn Sie es per USB anschließen müssen Sie erst passende Treiber installieren. Um nun Treiber auf Ihrem Windows Computer zu installieren müssen sie folgende Schritte durchführen: 1. Laden Sie sich die neuste Version der Line 6 Monkey Software herunter und installieren Sie diese. Line 6 Monkey ist das Programm, welches Ihre Line 6 Produkte aktualisiert. Für weitere Informationen, klicken Sie folgenden Link: Installation und F.A.Q. zur Line 6 Monkey Software 2. Schließen Sie alle unnötigen Programme und trennen Sie nicht unbedingt nötige USB- und Firewire Geräte von Ihrem Computer. (Drucker, Kameras, MP3 Player,...) 3. Starten Sie Line 6 Monkey. Wenn Ihr Gerät nicht verbunden ist (oder noch keine Treiber installiert sind) wird Monkey Sie nach dem Gerät fragen, welches Sie konfigurieren wollen. Für diese Anleitung werden wir Line 6 Guitarport auswählen. 4. Wenn Sie Ihr Gerät nun ausgewählt haben, klicken Sie OK. 5. Im "Updates" Tab wählen Sie nun "Drivers" aus und klicken auf "Update Selection" auf der rechten Seite des Interfaces. 6. Monkey verbindet sich nun mit unserem Server und lädt die richtigen Treiber für Ihr Line 6 Gerät herunter. 7. Nachdem die Treiber heruntergeladen sind wird sich Monkey schließen und die Treiber Installationssoftware starten. Klicken Sie OK. 8. Sobald Line 6 Monkey Sie nun dazu auffordert Ihr Gerät einzustecken wird sich ein neues Fenster öffnen, das Fenster zur Installation neuer Geräte. Folgen Sie hier den Anweisungen. Klicken Sie auf "Weiter". 9. Vielleicht öffnet sich während der Installation das folgende Fenster, klicken Sie auf "Installation fortsetzen": 10. Warten Sie nun, bis die Installation fertiggestellt wurde. 11. Der Treiber sollte nun erfolgreich installiert sein. Klicken Sie auf "Fertig". 12. Wenn Sie nun Line 6 Monkey starten werden Sie eine grüne Markierung links neben "Drivers" sehen. Für weitere Informationen über Treiber und wie diese funktionieren folgen Sie diesem Link: Wikipedia: Gerätetreiber In manchen Fällen müssen Sie jedoch noch einen weiteren Schritt durchführen um den Treiber zu installieren. Zuerst müssen Sie jedoch dazu den Gerätemanager öffnen. Rechtsklicken Sie den Arbeitsplatz. Klicken Sie auf Eigenschaften dann auf den Tab Hardware und klicken Sie hier auf den Gerätemanager. Dies wird nun den Gerätemanager öffnen. Hier können Sie nun ein gelbes Fragezichen sehen. Rechtsklicken Sie das Fragezeichen und klicken Sie auf "Treiber aktualisieren". Folgen Sie nun den Anweisungen. Wenn Die Treiberinstallationen nicht erfolgreich war können Sie noch Ihren Computer anhand der folgenden Einstellungen für die Nutzung von Line 6 Geräten optimieren: Audio Optimierung für Computer Systeme Windows: Appareil USB: Installation des pilotes: Pour que votre ordinateur puisse reconnaître l'appareil Line 6 que vous voulez connecter, il a besoin des pilotes. Pour installer des pilotes, vous devez procéder comme-ça: 1. Téléchargez et installez la version la plus récente du logiciel Line 6 Monkey. Line 6 Monkey est le programme qui met vos produits Line 6 à jour. Pour recevoir des informations supplémentaires, utilisez ce lien: Installation et foire de questions Line 6 Monkey 2. Fermez tous les programmes inutiles et détachez les appareils USB et Firewire inutiles de votre ordinateur. (Imprimante, caméra, lecteur mp3,…) 3. Démarrez Line 6 Monkey. Si votre appareil n'est pas encore connecté (ou aucun pilote est installé) Line 6 Monkey vous demande l'appareil vous voulez configurer. Nous choisissons Line 6 Guitarport pour ce tutoriel. 4. Si vous avez choisissez votre appareil, cliquez OK. 5. Dans le tab "Updates" cliquez "Update Selection" à gauche de l'interface. 6. Maintenant, Line 6 Monkey se connecte à nos serveurs et télécharge les pilotes correctes pour votre appareil Line 6. 7. Après ce téléchargement a fini, Monkey se ferme et ouvre l'installation de pilotes. Cliquez OK. 8. Une fois Money veut que vous connectez votre appareil au ordinateur, une nouvelle fenêtre s'ouvre, l'installation des pilotes de Windows. Suivez les instructions. Cliquez "Suivant". 9. C'est possible que la fenêtre prochaine s'ouvre. Cliquez "Continuer". 10. Attendez jusqu'à la fin d'installation. 11. Le pilote devrait être installé. Cliquez "Terminer". 12. Si vous démarrez Line 6 Monkey, vous pouvez voir un marqueur vert à gauche de "Drivers". Pour des informations supplémentaires sur les pilotes te comment ils fonctionnent, cliquez ce lien: Wikipedia: Pilote informatique Dans certains cas, vous avez besoin d'une autre étape pour installer le pilote. Ouvrez le gestionnaire de périphériques. Faites un clic droit sur le poste de travail. Cliquez propriétés et choisissez le tab Hardware. Cliquez sur le gestionnaire de périphériques. Cet ouvre le gestionnaire de périphériques. Ici vous voyez un point d'interrogation jaune. Faites un clic droite sur ce point d'interrogation et cliquez "Mettre à jour le pilote". Suivez les instructions. Si l'installation du pilote n'a pas réussie, vous pouvez optimiser votre système pour l'utilisation des appareils Line 6. Optimisation audio pour l'ordinateur

The current version of the Variax Workbench HD software requires the usage of the Variax Workbench Interface that comes with the James Tyler Variax guitars. Usage of other VDI equipped hardware such as the POD HD500, HD500x and the HD Pro are not supported as this is a known issue with the Variax Workbench HD software and we hope to address this in a future update. Deutsch: Variax Workbench Verbindungskompatibilität: Die derzetige Version der Variax Workbench HD Software benötigt die Variax Workbench Schnittstelle, die bei James Tyler Variax Gitarren mitgeleifert wird. Die Benutzung anderer VDI (Variax Digital Interface) Ausrüstung, wie das POD HD500, HD500x und das HD Pro ist nicht unterstützt. Dies ist ein bekannter Fehler der Variax Workbench Software und wir hoffen, dass wir dieses in zukünftigen Updates lösen können. Français: Compatibilité des connexions avec Variax Workbench: La version courante du logiciel Variax Workbench HD a besoin du interface Variax Workbench, qui est fourni avec les guitares James Tyler Variax. L'utilisation d'autres appareils VDI (Variax Digital Interface), comme le POD HD500, le HD500x et le HD Pro n'est pas soutenue. Ceci est un erreur du logiciel Variax Workbench connu et nous espérons que nous pouvons resoudre ce porblème avec les mises à jours suivantes.

Deutsch Français Please go through the following list before updating your James Tyler Variax guitar to flash memory v1.81 and newer from an earlier version of the flash memory to ensure the update completes successfully: Ensure that the interface you are using to update the JTV guitar with (Workbench Interface, PODxt Live/Pro, POD X3 Live/Pro, POD HD500/HD Pro, Vetta II) is NOTconnected to the computer through a USB hub. Make sure to connect the interface into a USB port directly into the computer, especially into the back of a desktop. If problems persist, make sure to test all of the USB ports on the computer. Avoid plugging into USB ports found on keyboards, monitors, or laptop docks. [*]When using the Workbench Interface to update or edit the JTV guitar, ensure that a charged battery is in the guitar and a 1/4" TS mono cable is inserted into the guitar's output jack to power on the guitar. [*]Ensure that the Volume knob on the guitar is NOT set to the '0' position as it will put the guitar into Power Save Mode. Make sure that the Volume knob is set higher than 0 when updating or editing the JTV guitar. [*]Please use the VDI Cable that comes with the JTV guitar when updating the flash memory. Avoid using VDI or CAT5 cables longer than 10 ft. in length when updating the James Tyler Variax. [*]During the update, select 'NO' when asked if you would like to keep the presets on the guitar. Use the Workbench software to back up your guitar presets before updating if you would like to keep them. [*]Close out any other applications running on your computer before updating the JTV guitar. Please use the following link for the flash memory update instructions: Variax Reflash and Software Update Instructions Checkliste für James Tyler Variax Updates: Stellen Sie sicher, dass die Schnittstelle, welche Sie zum aktualisieren Ihrer JTV benutzen (Workbench Interface, PODxt Live/Pro, POD X3 Live/Pro, POD HD500/HD Pro, Vetta II) nicht per USB Hub an Ihren Computer angeschlossen ist. Stecken Sie die Schnittstelle hinten direkt in einen der USB Ports Ihres Computers. Wenn weiterhin Probleme bestehen sollten Sie alle USB Ports ausprobieren. Achtung, vermeiden Sie es, die Schnittstelle in einen USB Port einer Tastatur, eines Monitors oder eines Laptop-Docks zu stecken. [*]Wenn Sie das Workbench Interface benutzen, um Ihre JTV zu bearbeiten oder aktualisieren, stellen Sie sicher, dass die Batterie vollgeladen und ein 6.35mm TS Mono Kabel im Gitarren Ausgangs-Jack eingesteckt ist, um die Gitarre anzuschalten. [*]Der "Volume" Knopf darf nicht auf der "0" Position sein, da die Gitarre ansonsten in den Energiesparmodus geht. Der "Volume" Knopf muss also auf einer anderen Position sein als "0" um die Aktualisierung durchzuführen. [*]Bitte benutzen Sie das VDI Kabel, welches bei der Gitarre mitgeliefert wurde wenn Sie Flash Memory aktualisieren möchten. Benutzen Sie möglichste keine CAT 5 oder VDI Kabel, die länger als 3 Meter sind wenn Sie die James Tyler Variax aktualisieren. [*]Während der Aktualisierung klicken Sie "NO" wenn Sie gefragt werden ob Sie die Presets behalten ("keep presets o nthe guitar") möchten. Sie sollten die Presets, die Sie behalten wollen vor dem Update per Workbench Software sichern. [*]Schließen Sie alle unnötigen Programme bevor Sie die JTV Gitarre aktualisieren. Bitte folgen Sie diesem Link, um Anweisungen zur Aktualisierung des Flash Memory zu erhalten: Variax Reflash and Software Update Instructions Liste de contrôle des mises à jour James Tyler Variax: Assurez-vous que l'interface pour connecter la guitare JTV à l'ordinateur (Workbench Interface, PODxt Live/Pro, POD X3 Live/Pro, POD HD500/HD Pro, Vetta II) n'est pas connectée à l'ordinateur via un hub USB. Connectez l'interface directement sur un port USB en arrière de l'ordinateur. Si vous avez des problèmes, essayez tous les ports USB de l'ordinateur. Évitez de brancher sur les ports USB sur les claviers, moniteurs ou stations d'accueil pour ordinateur portable. [*]Si vous utilisez l'interface Workbench pour mettre à jour la guitare, assurez-vous qu'une batterie chargée est dans la guitare et un câble TS mono 6.35m m est branché dans le jack de sortie de la guitare pour l'a llumer. [*]Le bouton "Volume" ne doit pas être sur la position "0" parce que ca met la guitare dans le mode économie d'énergie. Mettez-le sur une autre position que "0". [*]Veuillez utiliser le câble VDI fourni avec la guitare JTV si vous mettez le Flash Memory (firmware de la guitare) à jour. Évitez d'utiliser des câbles CAT5/VDI plus long que 3 mètres pour la mise à jour. [*]Pendant la mise à jour, cliquez sur "NO" pour la question "keep presets on the guitar". Utilisez le logiciel Workbench pour sauvegarder vos presets avant que vous mettez la firmware à jour si vous les voulez garder. [*]Fermez tous les autres programmes inutiles avant que vous mettez la JTV à jour. Utilisez le lien suivant pour les instructions de la mise à jour Flash Memory: Variax Reflash and Software Update Instructions

Q: What is the XPS Unit? A: The XPS unit is the power supply that powers the Variax instrument via 1/4" TRS cable. The Line 6 XPS box must be powered by a Line 6 PX-2 power supply for correct operation. There are three variations of the XPS: XPS-AB: This units acts as both a Variax power supply and has an A/B footswitch to send the guitar output to either a 1/4" or XLR output. Use a standard XLR (microphone) cable to connect the XPS-AB’s XLR output to feed any balanced input. Use a TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve/Stereo) cable to connect your Variax to the INPUT jack of the XPS-AB, a standard mono instrument cable to connect the 1/4" output of the XPS to any standard amp rig. XPS-Mini: This unit ships with the Variax 300 series, and has an 1/4" input and output. XPS-DI: This unit shipped with the Variax Bass Instruments and had an line/mic level switch, as well as an XLR ground lift option. The XPS-DI uses a standard XLR (microphone) cable to connect the XPS-DI output to feed any balanced input. Use a TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve/Stereo) cable to connect your Variax to the INPUT jack of the XPS-DI, and a standard mono instrument cable to connect the 1/4" output of the XPS-DI to any standard amp rig. Note: This unit is no longer available as the Variax bass has been discontinued. Usage F.A.Q.s Q: Can I use the XPS-AB as a replacement for my XPS-DI? A: Yes, the XPS-AB is the direct replacement for the XPS-DI. Q: Can I use the XPS-mini if I do not have access to the XPS-AB box? A: Yes, the XPS-Mini can be used in place of the XPS-AB box. Be aware that the XPS-mini is the only supported power supply for the Variax 300 series instrument, due to a slight increase in the power requirements for the 300 series. Q: Will the XPS-DI recharge batteries in Variax Instruments? A: No. Q: What type of cable do I need to use to connect the XPS unit to my Variax Instrument? A: You will need to use the supplied 1/4" TRS cable (or equivalent) to connect your XPS box to your Variax instrument to deliver power. Any mono 1/4" cable will work if you are using the internal batteries for power, but the power will be drawn from the batteries rather than from the cable. Q: Can I use the XLR and 1/4" outputs simultaneously? A: No the XLR and 1/4" outputs can only be used separately. Q: Does the Footswitch provide phantom power to another device? A: No, the A/B footswitch for your Variax will not provide phantom power. Q: Can I plug my regular electric instrument into the XPS box? A: Yes, if using a standard mono guitar cable, you can plug your regular electric instrument into the XPS box without damaging your guitar. We do not advise the use of a TRS cable with anything but a Variax because of the power it carries back to the guitar from the XPS box. Also, we do not recommend using an XPS box with active guitars. The combination of voltage potentially feeding back into the guitar, and how the guitar is wired, which can vary, can potentially damage the guitar and/or the XPS box. Q: What is the length of the Variax digital cable? A: The Variax digital cable is 25 feet long. Troubleshooting F.A.Q.s Q: There is no audio signal and I am only seeing a "red" power light on the XPS A/B (DI) when connected to the Variax guitar using a TRS cable? A: If the XPS-AB/DI has the proper power connected (and is connected to the Variax) and is showing a "red" power light, this means that the XPS is not recognizing the Variax and not sending power. If a different TRS 1/4" cable does not resolve the problem, try a different XPS box to see if there is a problem with the XPS box. If a different 1/4" cable and XPS box does not solve the problem, the Variax may have an internal failure that will need to be resolved by an authorized service center. Q: I am getting a "popping" sound when changing between the XLR and 1/4" outputs when connecting to a PA system? A: This situation can happen when the mixer has phantom power applied to the channel that the XPS input. One solution is to turn off the phantom power on that channel, another solution is to put another DI between the XPS and sound board. Some end users with switch to using the different (compatible) Line 6 device. Q: My XPS Box is damaged/lost. How can I get a replacement? A: The XPS box can be special ordered from your favorite Line 6 dealer: Line 6 Dealer Locator

Q: Is the Variax a MIDI guitar? A: No, the Variax is a real guitar, and the guitar does not send MIDI signals. All of the sounds available in the Variax start with the actual string vibrations of the Variax itself. Our proprietary modeling process shapes the raw string signal to replicate the sounds of the modeled instruments. Q: What type of cable can I use with the Variax? A: In order to use the supplied XPS-DI direct box/power supply to deliver power to the Variax, you will need to use the supplied 1/4-inch TRS cable or equivalent. If you use the internal batteries as your power supply, any mono 1/4-inch cable will work. Q: How do I know when it is time to change the batteries? A: When the batteries have lost their charge the indicator light will continuously flash, and the audio may become distorted or intermittent. Q: Can I use rechargeable batteries in my Variax? A: Yes, although rechargeable NiCad batteries will not last as long as alkalines, as they deliver substantially less current. Rechargeable alkaline batteries would be a longer lasting choice. Q: How long will batteries last? A: The average life of a set of 6 alkaline AA batteries should be approximately 12-14 hours. So-called 'Heavy Duty' (carbon) batteries will usually last less time. The 9-volt battery should only be used as an emergency power supply and will last approximately 1-2 hours. To help insure the longest possible battery life, be sure to unplug the 1/4 inch jack when not in use. Q: How is the Variax different from the Roland VG-8 or VG-88? A: The Variax is self-contained; all of the sounds come from inside the guitar itself. The models were specifically developed for the body resonance and transducer of the Variax for the highest possible accuracy of modeling. The VG-8/88 is an external processor that is connected to a guitar via a separate hex pickup. With the VG system, variations in tone may occur due to the guitar the pickup is attached to, and the specific placement of the pickup. The VG-8 includes basic amp modeling and effects in addition to its guitar modeling functions. With the Variax, we concentrate on the guitar characteristics only and can deliver a much higher degree of accuracy and detail. Q: Where is the Variax made? A: The Variax was designed entirely by Line 6, by experienced luthiers, engineers, and industrial designers. The Variax was originally manufactured in Korea but now is manufactured in Indonesia and China and assembled in the U.S. Our Variax guitars are made world-class facilities with the latest computer-controlled manufacturing equipment. The manufacturer prefers to remain nameless because of its relationships with other guitar companies, but they are building the guitars to Line 6's specifications. Q: Can the Variax be run through any manufacturers' effects devices? A: Yes, the Variax will work with any manufacturers' effect devices. Batteries in the Guitar will allow you to connect to Line6 and third party effects processors and wireless systems. Q: Can the Variax be used with a wireless system? My wireless transmitter does not have a TRS plug, will it still work? A: As long as you are powering the Variax with batteries, you can use a wireless like you would on a regular guitar. The TRS cable is only needed when you are using the power supply. Q: Does the Variax work with only Line 6 amps? A: The Variax works with any guitar amp from any manufacturer, but Line 6 amplifiers may have special proprietary connections for the Variax instrument. Q: Will the Ebow work on the Line 6 Variax? A: Yes, it will work fine but remember that it won't get loud over the magentic pickup because it is a piezo pickup. Q: Can I feed two amps from the jack of my Variax guitar using batteries and a y-splitter cable? A: No, the Variax jack is not a "real" stereo jack. The Variax jack does use a TRS plug, but the "sleeve" portion of it is used to transmit power rather than audio. The TRS cable is not required if you are using batteries. Q: Is there a Variax Electric reference sheet available? A: Yes there is, although not an official Line 6 document. Your collegue Line 6 enthusiasts have created several documents that will give you an overview of the models inside your Variax. You can download and print them for your own use. Download it from Vettaville and scroll down the page for the different documents Q: Is it possible to produce feedback through an amp with the Variax? A: Yes. Since the sound from the Variax starts from the strings, blasting a lot of energy into the strings by standing in front of a loud amp will produce feedback. And since the Variax uses a piezo bridge instead of conventional magnetic pickups, you won't get microphonic squeals.

Satellite Internet Connection Problems Line 6 does not support the use of Satellite internet services, as the two-way connection necessary is not always consistent. If you are using Direcway or Hughes as your internet service provider, the issue is a proxy that functions basically as a download accelerator. This proxy will not work with our server and will cause you to see 'This Page Does Not Exist' or will prevent Line 6 Monkey and GuitarPort from connecting properly to our server. Some users have had success with this work-around which has been reported by one of our users "circus6string." Please be aware, that since Line 6 has not been able to officially test this workaround, we cannot officially support it. Please proceed at your own volition. "For those that don't know, this solution and other helpful info comes from http://datastormusers.com/ This work around depends on which modem you have. I have the DW7000 modem so the directions below are for that modem. Most of us should be able to navigate to the modem setup pages http://192.168.0.1/ this is where you can check your signal strength, FAP status, etc. Many might not know about the advanced features you can access. 1. navigate to the advanced page http://192.168.0.1/fs/advanced/advanced.html 2. click on "Turbopage" in the advanced menu 3. click on "Advanced Cfg" in the Turbopage menu 4. this brings up the page that will allow you to change the turbo page server. on this page please enter the following: IP address= 10.10.10.10 Port Number= 86 select the radio button that reads "Use TurboPage Server configured below " 5. then hit the button "Teardown Turbopage Connection" At this point a download dialogue should pop up. Just let it go and you should be all set. For those who don't usually tweak stuff like this, please don't worry. All this does is keep your modem from connecting to the web acceleration server at Hughes. On your main router status page you will see something that usually looks like this: Web Acceleration Status Operational; Upstream Addr: 66.82.9.87 All this does is disable the connection to the upstream web acceleration server. This is what has been keeping you from the Line6 downloads. I am a Mac user so some of this might look and feel a bit different on windows using Internet Explorer. The process is the same and for those of you who worry, when you are done accessing Line6 downloads, just reboot (power cycle) the DW7000 and everything will be back to normal. there is a "restart DW7000" link on the main modem status page http://192.168.0.1/ or you can just unplug and re plug. If anyone has any questions I would be glad to help. This has been an issue of mine for years and I hope others will benefit from this work around." Dial Up Internet Connection Problems Line 6 does not support the use of dial up connectivity due to slow speeds and inconsistent nature of the connection. If you are using dial up internet access, please do your updates on a high speed connection. Tethered Internet Via Cell Phone Unsupported If you're using a tethered internet connection via your cellphone connection to access online content, please note that this form of internet connection is unsupported with our software programs. We've found instances where users were trying to access GuitarPort Online content with a tethered smartphone connection that experienced incomplete content transfers. Also, attempting to update firmware or flash memory on a Line 6 USB device via Monkey through a tethered cellphone connection is NOT supported as well.