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Note: This will erase all current presets and restore the factory sounds, so please save your sounds on a second source if necessary. AMPLIFi 30/75/150/TT: Press and hold the Master Volume knob and Tone button as you power up the amp. AMPLIFi FX100: Press and hold the Master Volume knob and the TAP button as you power up the unit. Axsys 212 or AX2: Press and hold the "User/Preset" and "Save/Store Sounds" buttons, and keep holding as you turn the unit on. Catalyst: Hold down the CH B and MANUAL buttons on the front panel of your CATALYST while powering on the amplifier. DL4: You can reset your pedal to the factory settings by powering it up with the A and D footswitches held down - the power is turned on and off on the modeler pedals by inserting a plug into the left mono input jack. DL4 MKII: Hold down footswitch A and TAP while inserting the power connector and powering on. Duoverb: Hold A & D while powering unit. DT25/DT50: Requires a MIDI-to-USB interface with driver support from manufacturer (M-Audio MIDIsport series, Yamaha UX16, etc.) and use Line 6 Monkey via USB connection to MIDI In and MIDI Out of DT50 for a firmware re-install. DT25/DT50 Firmware Update Instructions Firehawk FX: Press and hold the Master Volume knob and the TAP button as you power up the unit. Unfortunately, any patches not backed up to My Tones prior to the reset will be lost. Firehawk 1500: Press and hold the Master Volume knob and the Navigation Encoder (the scroll wheel) as you power up the unit. Flextone I &II: hold down A, B, C, and D while powering the unit on. Flextone III: hold the A and D Buttons while powering up for 8 seconds. Bass POD: press and hold the up and down arrow buttons as you power the unit on for ~ 5-7 seconds or until it goes to the preset 1-A Bass POD Pro: Hold the UP and DOWN arrow key down as you power on for ~ 7 seconds. Bass POD XT Pro and Bean: press SAVE once, use the select key to scroll clockwise to the factory recall page, then press SAVE twice. Bass POD XT Live: see POD XT Bean/Live/Pro Bass Floor POD: Hold COMP and FX while powering up. When 01 appears, disconnect power. Power up. Floor POD: Hold MOD and DELAY while powering up. When 01 appears, disconnect power. Power up. Floor POD Plus: Hold BANK UP and BANK DOWN while powering up unit (display will read INT) Four Button Modeling Pedal: (DL-4, MM-4, FM-4, DM-4): Hold A and D footswitches and power up - the power is turned on and off on the modeler pedals by inserting a plug into the left mono input jack. Helix Floor/LT: Turn unit off and then back on. Hold in Footswitches 9 and 10 right after you turn the unit on, throughout the boot process, until you see that your factory presets are loading. Helix Rack: Turn unit off and then back on. Hold in Encoders 5 and 6 right after you turn the unit on, throughout the boot process, until you see that your factory presets are loading. HX Effects: Turn unit off and then turn back on. Hold Footswitch 6 and Tap throughout the boot process, until you see that your factory presets are loading. If you run into any trouble with a failed update or your unit will not boot up, try powering on while holding the right arrow ">" This will put the unit into update mode and you can re-install the latest firmware from there. HX Stomp: Turn unit off and then turn back on. Hold Footswitches 2 and 3 as the unit boots up. HX Stomp XL: Turn unit off and then turn back on. Hold Footswitches C and D as the unit boots up. HX One: Hold down the Effect Knob and Home button while inserting the power connector and powering on. HD147: hold the A and D Buttons while powering up your amp. JM4: Hold down the settings/tone button as you power the unit on and hold the button for 5-8 seconds. M5: Press and hold the TAP button and tap the Model Select knob to enter the setup menu. Tap the model select knob until you see the MIDI, Tempo and Gate functions. Turn the model select knob until the corresponding display shows RST FACT. Hold the On/Off switch and tap the model select knob twice to reset the M5. M9: Press FX Unit 1B and 2B switches at the same time to enter the setup menu. Press the Model Select knob until the display reads MIDI Gate Display across the top. Turn the Model Select knob until the corresponding display shows RST FACT. Press and hold the TAP button just before (split second) pressing the Model Select knob. Its like pressing them down at the same time, but making sure the TAP button is pressed first. Do that once again to reset the M9. M13: Press and hold Looper Controls to enter the setup menu. In FX UNIT 4, turn the Model Select knob until the corresponding display shows RST FACT. Press down on the Model Select knob twice to complete the reset. Lowdown: power on while holding down the 'A' button for 5-8 seconds. POD/POD 2.0/Bass POD/POD Pro: press and hold the up and down arrow buttons as you power the unit on for ~ 5-7 seconds or until it goes to the preset 1-A Pocket POD: Hold the save button and 4-way arrow key up while plugging a cable into the instrument input to power the unit on. The unit will prompt for a factory reset, press save to initiate the factory reset. You can also re-install the flash memory on the Pocket POD by connecting to your computer via USB and using the latest version of Line 6 Monkey. In the UPDATES tab of Monkey, click on Flash Memory, then click 'Re-Install Latest' or 'Update Selection'. POD X3 - Bean/Live: Press and hold the "Home/Hold For Commands" button, select "Reset User Presets" and press the "Save" knob to reset the User bank to its factory presets. POD XT: Bean/Live/Pro: You must re-install the flash memory on the PODxt device to reset the unit back to factory settings. Check out this link for instructions. PODxt reflash instructions. POD HD300/400: POD HD300/400 Factory Reset Video Tutorial POD HD500/500x/HD/HD Pro: You must re-install the flash memory on the HD device to reset the unit back to factory settings. Check out this link for instructions POD HD500 Factory Reset Video Tutorial POD GO: Hold Buttons C and D as you power up the unit. POD Express or POD Express Bass: Start by powering POD Express off and disconnecting any USB cable. While holding both the ON and TAP footswitches, power on the device: • If using batteries, connect a 1/4" cable into the device's IN jack to power on. • If using a power adapter, connect the adapter to the DC IN to power on. When powering on the device, you’ll see all the AMP encoder’s LEDs flash white briefly three times indicating the factory reset was successful. Powercab 112 Plus: Re-flashing the firmware will effectively perform a factory reset. Rackmounted Pro Effect units MOD Pro/Filter Pro/Echo Pro: press MIDI/Sys, use program select knob to FR (save button will begin flashing). Turn speed knob all the way up to "all", press save twice. Relay G70/75 From the edit menu, select "Factory Reset" and press the Nav/Select Encoder. Turn the Encoder to select OK, or cancel to exit. Press the encoder button to commit your selection. Spider I, II, III, IV, Micro, and Valve Series: Hold down the A (or clean) button as you turn on the power and hold the button for 5-8 seconds. Spider V Hold down the Home button to access the settings menu. Scroll down with the encoder to where it say Factory Reset. Scroll to the right and press to encoder knob to hit Yes. Spider V 20: Hold down FX2 and FX3 buttons while powering on, then press and release 'save' while the amp is turned on. Spider Jam: Hold down the settings/tone button as you turn on the power and hold the button for 5-8 seconds. Stagescape M20d: You must tap the "i" button in the upper right corner of the Main Toolbar. Then tap Show System Settings > backup > Restore Factory Settings. **Warning!** This procedure will erases ALL stored presets on the unit and reverts to the factory presets provided by Line 6 in the latest installed firmware. Variax Electric and Acoustic Guitars and Basses You will have to connect your VARIAX to the WORKBENCH, POD XT/X3 LIVE, or VETTA II to reset your factory default settings. Then you will have to connect your interface to your computer. Here are the instructions for each: Variax Electric 300, 500, 600, 700 and James Tyler Variax Guitars These instruments can only be returned to factory reset by reinstalling the flash memory. Connect the Variax digital guitar cable to your Variax interface (you will need to have the unit powered the with TRS cable unless you are using a POD XT/X3 Live or Vetta) to the Line 6 Monkey, select your variax instrument, choose firmware (in the updates tab), and select "reinstall latest". Variax Reflash and Software update F.A.Q. Variax Acoustic (Steel String and Nylon) 300 These instruments do not have a reset function. The presets are simply a variety of settings that the user can overwrite. In other words, the user cannot lose anything, except for the original settings that are provided as examples/starting points. Variax Acoustic 700 - Soft Reset Start with unit off (TRS cable and/or Variax Digital cable unplugged from guitar). Rotate the model selector to the SITAR position. Press and hold model selector (as in Save routine) while inserting TRS cable or Variax Digital cable to power up the unit and perform reset. For a full reset, please follow the Variax Electric Guitar procedure as described above. Variax Bass 700 705 Factory defaults must be restored one at a time. Select the Model you wish to normalize. Place the blend and two tone controls in the detent position. Now press the Model select pot down until the indicator light stops flashing. The Model should now be restored to factory settings. Use this procedure for any model you want to restore to the factory setting. Vetta I & II Soft Reset: Press the save button, and spin the Page knob until you get "Reset USER memory?". Press the Save button again and you will see the Vetta count through the channels one by one. Hard reset: Vetta Reflash procedures Rackmounted Pro Effect units

Q: What are the presets on the Pocket POD? A: The PDF document attached at the bottom of this FAQ lists all of the Pocket POD presets from 1A to 31D. Q: What is the warranty on my Pocket POD? A: The warranty on the Pocket POD is 90 days from the date of purchase. Q: Can I purchase model packs for my Pocket POD? A: No, Line 6 model packs are only available for our Guitarport, Toneport, POD Studio and POD xt family devices. Q: How do I reset my Pocket POD back to factory presets? A: To reset your Pocket POD back to its factory settings, hold the save button and 4-way arrow key up while plugging a cable into the instrument input to power the unit on. The unit will prompt for a factory reset, press save to initiate the factory reset. Q: Can I connect the Pocket POD directly to a P.A. system? A: Yes. You can run a 3.5 mm (1/8")cable directly into a PA. Pocket POD also has one unbalanced 1/4" output that can be connected through a DI box directly into a PA system. Q: Is there editing software available for my Pocket POD? A: Yes. You can download a software editor called Vyzex which was specifically designed to work with Pocket POD, from our software page http://www.line6.com/software/. Please note that this software is no longer supported by Vyzex or Line 6. Q: Which tones from customtone.com work with the Pocket POD? A: The POD 2.0, POD Pro, Floor POD Plus, and Pocket POD tones are all compatable with the Pocket POD. These tones can be downloaded and installed to your Pocket POD with the Vyzex editing software. See the following link to get to Customtone: Customtone Q: What power supply works with Pocket POD? A: The Line 6 DC-1/2/1G power supply (purchased separately from your local dealer) is the supported power supply for the Pocket POD. See the following link for more information: Power Supply and Amp Power F.A.Q. Q: Is the Pocket POD compatible with any Line 6 or standard MIDI controller? A: No, the Pocket POD is not compatible with any Line 6 or standard MIDI foot controller, as it lacks the CAT 5 or MIDI jacks necessary to connect a controller. Q: My Pocket POD is not powering up? 1) The POD was designed to work with standard (mono) 1/4" cables when the cable is inserted into the "input" jack. Check to make sure you are not plugging a TRS cable into your Pocket POD. 2) Check to ensure that batteries are inserted correctly and the springs are lining up. 3) Try using a supported power supply to see if the unit will power. If the unit powers up with an adaptor, try changing the batteries. Q: My Pocket POD reboots when changing power source while connected via USB? A: Changing the power source of your Pocket POD while connected via USB will cause the unit to reboot and its Class Compliant driver to drop its MIDI ports. It is not recommended you change your Pocket POD power source while connected via USB. Q: Where can I get Vyzex software support? A: Please note that this software is no longer supported by Vyzex or Line 6. Q: Why is cabinet tuning not working? A: This bug was fixed in the 1.01 Pocket POD update. Please see the instructions on how to update your Pocket POD below. Q: Why do delay changes not call up model default tap tempo? A: This bug was fixed in the 1.01 Pocket POD update. Please see the instructions on how to update your Pocket POD below. Q: Where can I register my Pocket POD? A: You can register your Pocket POD by logging on to www.line6.com. Once logged on, go to the My Account section of the site and then click on the Registered Gear link off to the left hand side. Q: Where is the serial number on my Pocket POD? A: The serial number of your Pocket POD can be found inside the battery-housing compartment behind the top right battery. Q: How do I update the flash memory on my Pocket POD? A: Connect your PocketPod Via USB to your computer, then run the Line 6 Monkey application. If your software is out of date (or you want to reflash for trouble shooting purposes), you will want to update using the following directions. 1) Select the "flash memory" to highlight (in blue), then select "update selection". 2) If Monkey asks you to register your gear, you can select "remind me later". 3) Select "I Accept" for the software agreement and select "continue". 4) Follow the directions, then select "OK" 5) Select "yes" to continue. 6) Wait for the flash memory to update and be installed. 7) Turn your Pocket POD Off, then on, then select "OK". Q: My update stopped in the middle of the process? A: During the Pocket POD update using the Line 6 Monkey software on a Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) machine, the update may stop and will not continue. This may occur on certain USB ports. This issue can be verified if the progress bar stops partway through the update. Note: If the update does stop, the system will not respond to requests to shutdown the computer, even after force quitting monkey. After disconnecting the Pocket POD, the system can be shutdown. The Pocket POD remains in boot mode after this occurs. Reconnecting to Monkey and re-installing the firmware update does recover the Pocket POD. Please make sure to test the Pocket POD on every USB port on your computer while troubleshooting this issue. Completely remove any USB hubs, even if not in use. PocketPOD Presets.pdf

The Shuriken is unique in many ways from other Variax guitars, one of the ways is the 4 Artist's programmed user presets on the model knob. If you want to replicate the artist's setup you will have to tune the low E string down to D, which will make the custom tunings sound correctly in the USER and SHURIKEN banks. None of the other banks contain tuning offsets and assume that the guitar is tuned to standard E. If you want to load the presets with their respective custom tunings, make sure to set the Alternate Tuning Knob to the MODEL 7 position. If all that is a bit too much ninja for you, feel free to keep the guitar in standard E and set the Alternate Tuning Knob to STANDARD or any of the other tuning presets. Note: If you perform a factory reset of the Shuriken, it will default to the standard JTV model pack. To re install the unique Shuriken pack, download it from here: http://line6.com/data/6/0a020a3d63a058e7eb2d0d632/file/zip/varaix-shuriken-bundle.zip All custom tunings saved with these presets require the low E string tuned down a whole step to D, and that the Alternate Tuning Knob is set to MODEL. USER I Position 1: Post Mortem Spank Spank guitar body with Spank pickups and drop D tuning (sounds D A D G B E) - Note that the two lowest strings are muted. Position 2: 8 Collateral Neutral body with JTV89 pickups and very special custom tuning (sounds D A A A A A) - Note that low E and A strings are tuned down one octave. Position 3: 7 Collateral Neutral body with Lester pickups and another very special custom tuning (sounds A E E E E E) - Note that the physical "A" string (tuned to E) is muted. Position 4: Collateral Aco Acoustic J body with DADGAD tuning (sounds D A D G A D). Position 5: Collateral Spank Spank body with Spank pickups and DADGAD tuning (sounds D A D G A D). USER II Position 1: Octave Standard Neutral body with JTV89 pickups and standard tuning down one octave (sounds E A D G B E). Position 2: B Standard Neutral body with Lester pickups and everything tuned down a fourth (sounds B E A D F# B ). Position 3: Standard Neutral body with Lester pickups and standard tuning (sounds E A D G B E). Position 4: Acoustic Standard Acoustic D body with standard tuning (sounds E A D G B E). Position 5: Spank Standard Spank body with Spank pickups and standard tuning (sounds E A D G B E). USER III Position 1: Tumbi Lester’s Banjo with a custom tuning (sounds D A D G B A). Note that all strings except the high A are muted. Position 2: 7 Sick Riff Neutral body with Lester pickups and a custom tuning (sounds A E A E F# B ) Position 3: Invincible Aco Acoustic D body with a drop D tuning (sounds D A D G B E). Note that the two lowest strings are muted. Position 4: Invincible Chorus Special Bird body with Lester pickups and a custom tuning (sounds E B E B B E) - Note that the "D", "G", and "B" strings are set to 20% of normal volume, high E string set to 90% of normal volume. Position 5: Invincible G Neutral body with JTV89 pickups and a custom tuning (sounds G D F# A A A). USER IV Position 1: Acoustic DADGAD Acoustic D body with a DADGAD tuning (sounds D A D G A D). Position 2: Acoustic Drop D Acoustic D body with a drop D tuning (sounds D A D G B E). Position 3: Drop D Octave Neutral body with JTV 89 pickups and a drop D tuning one octave lower (sounds D A D G B E) - Note that all strings except the lowest "D" string are tuned down one octave. Position 4: Drop A Neutral body with Lester pickups and a drop A tuning (sounds A E A D F# B ) Position 5: Drop D Neutral body with Lester pickups and a drop D tuning (sounds D A D G B E)