steamlou Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Hello all, i have a problem regarding the connection of my Variax 700 with my Pod XT live. Both Items got the latest Firmware via Line6 monkey. The connection between Variax and Pod is made with the Line6 Digi Cable (brand new!) The RJ45 Jack in the guitar works properly with the workbench interface. The problem is: the Pod XT live doesn't see the Variax ( "No variax connected!" <- Display Page) and you might guessed it: No sound. nothing!! :(How can i check the Variax Connector on the Pod XT live?Or do anybody have any further suggestions in handling that case?Thank you in advance! Regards Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eenymason Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Hello all, i have a problem regarding the connection of my Variax 700 with my Pod XT live. Both Items got the latest Firmware via Line6 monkey. The connection between Variax and Pod is made with the Line6 Digi Cable (brand new!) The RJ45 Jack in the guitar works properly with the workbench interface. The problem is: the Pod XT live doesn't see the Variax ( "No variax connected!" <- Display Page) and you might guessed it: No sound. nothing!! :( How can i check the Variax Connector on the Pod XT live? Or do anybody have any further suggestions in handling that case? Thank you in advance! Regards Lou You may be better off posting this question in the XT forum. It sounds as if it's an XT connection problem, (as you've already ascertained). Having said that, the pins in the VDI connection on the back of the XT may need cleaning/adjustment in positioning (do it yourself carefully), or the connection itself may need replacing (most likely by a tech). Does it work using a standard guitar cable into the guitar input (obviously powering the 700 with batteries)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamlou Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 You may be better off posting this question in the XT forum. It sounds as if it's an XT connection problem, (as you've already ascertained). Having said that, the pins in the VDI connection on the back of the XT may need cleaning/adjustment in positioning (do it yourself carefully), or the connection itself may need replacing (most likely by a tech). Does it work using a standard guitar cable into the guitar input (obviously powering the 700 with batteries)? First of all: thanks for the reply! In standard usage all Ins & Outs are working properly and everything is fine!! I will take your suggestion and try to clean the Variax - Jack using Iso-Alcohol or something equal. Thank you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 The XT Live is an older product, there may be some oxidize solder points by now. It should probably be checked out by your local Line 6 authorized service center who knows the product. When connecting the 700 Electric with the VDI cable, it's a good idea to remove the batteries. It doesn't like trying to run both at the same time. The signal line for the audio is different than the line used to talk to Monkey. There could be an oxidized solder point inside the guitar behind the connector. These are both older products that may require servicing. I would recommend your local Line 6 authorized service center for a thorough check out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_Watt Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Look carefully at the pins in the RJ45 connector. Sometimes one gets bent and won't make connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Yes,... that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamlou Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 Thank you all for the very helpful comments! :) I'll try to find an authorised Line6 service point in Berlin to check those devices by experienced persons. Big thank you!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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