Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto airFX del fabbricante Alesis
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REFERENCE MANUAL ©2000 Alesis ™.
2 AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL Alesis airFX Reference Manual © Copyright 2000, Alesis Studio Electronics . All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited. “airFX” and “Axyz” are trademarks of Alesis Studio Electronics, Inc. “Axyz” technology is patent pending.
AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL 3 C ONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ...................................................... 5 Safety symbols used in this product ......................................................................... 5 Instructions de Sécurité Importantes (French) .
Introduction/Safety Instructions 4 AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Alesis airFX™. To take full advantage of this processor’s functions, and to enjoy long and trouble-free use, please read this user’s manual carefully.
Introduction/Safety Instructions AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL 5 I MPORTANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS Safety symbols used in this product This symbol alerts the user that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.
Introduction/Safety Instructions 6 AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
Introduction/Safety Instructions AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL 7 Instructions de Sécurité Importantes (French) Symboles utilisés dans ce produit Ce symbole alèrte l’utilisateur qu’il existe des instructions de fonctionnement et de maintenance dans la documentation jointe avec ce produit.
Introduction/Safety Instructions 8 AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL 10. Evitez de marcher sur le cordon secteur ou de le pincer, en particulier au niveau de la prise, et aux endroits où il sor de l’appareil. 11. N’utilisez que des accessoires spécifiés par le constructeur.
Introduction/Safety Instructions AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL 9 Beim Benutzen dieses Produktes beachten Sie bitte die folgenden Sicherheitshinweise: (German) 1. Lesen Sie die Hinweise. 2. Halten Sie sich an die Anleitung. 3. Beachten Sie alle Warnungen. 4.
Introduction/Safety Instructions 10 AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL CE Declaration of Conformity See our website at: http://www.alesis.com.
Introduction/Safety Instructions AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL 11 INSTRUCTIONS TO THE USER (FCC compliance) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Introduction/Safety Instructions 12 AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL FRONT PANEL REAR PANEL Axyz™ Controller LED Display Program Knob RCA Outputs RCA Inputs Power Jack.
Chapter 1: Quick Start Guide AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL 13 C HAPTER 1 Q UICK S TART G UIDE This page gives you brief instructions so that you can start using the airFX right away. If you have questions about any of the steps, don’t worry – the following chapters will expand on these instructions with mind-numbing detail.
Quick Start Guide: Chapter 1 14 AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL.
Chapter 2: Connections AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL 15 C HAPTER 2 C ONNECTIONS Unpacking and Inspection Your Alesis airFX was carefully packed at the factory, and the shipping carton was designed to protect the unit during shipping. Please retain this container in the highly unlikely event that you need to return your processor for servicing.
Connections: Chapter 2 16 AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL Connecting between a CD Player and a Stereo Receiver The above system allows you to hear the effect of the airFX on a CD through any stereo system. Using one of the supplied stereo RCA (phono) cables, plug the Left and Right outputs of your CD player into the Left and Right Inputs of the airFX.
Chapter 2: Connections AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL 17 Connecting into a DJ System This section explains how to connect the airFX into a DJ system. The first point to mention is that the output of a turntable is not at line level. Therefore, unlike a CD player, you can’t just connect the output of the turntable into the airFX.
Connections: Chapter 2 18 AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL want to connect the airFX to one of the inputs to your mixer while the other plays unaffected. To do this, connect the outputs of your preamp or CD player into the inputs of the airFX. Then connect the outputs of the airFX into the inputs of your mixer.
Chapter 2: Connections AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL 19 Connecting to a Synthesizer The airFX can add great filter effects to a synthesizer. In the diagram above, we demonstrate how the Left and Right outputs of the synthesizer are connected to the inputs of the airFX, then the stereo outputs of the airFX are connected to two inputs of a mixer.
Connections: Chapter 2 20 AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL Connecting to a Studio Mixer The best method of connecting the airFX to a mixing console or multitracker is to use the channel inserts. You’ll need two "insert splitter" cables with a TRS stereo 1/4” connector on one side splitting to two RCA connectors on the other.
Chapter 3: Performance AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL 21 C HAPTER 3 P ERFORMANCE Selecting a Program The Alesis airFX contains 50 programs for adding a variety of new effects to the incoming signal. There is a list of program names printed on the bottom of the unit, and you should have received a program chart with the unit that describes each program.
Performance: Chapter 3 22 AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL Using the Axyz™ Controller The airFX is the first Alesis product to use the groundbreaking Axyz controller. This controller allows you to use your hand to control the sound of your music in a way never before possible.
Chapter 3: Performance AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL 23 Effect Hold The airFX has a function that allows you to freeze the current effect from the airFX without needing to hold your hand in place. This function is called Hold. To use the Hold function: 1.
Performance: Chapter 3 24 AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL Effect Bypass The effect Hold function can also be used as a Bypass. This function turns off the Axyz controller so that the effect is not accidentally triggered. To use the Bypass function: 1. Recall a program as described in the previous section.
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL 25 C HAPTER 4 T ROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Index If you experience problems while operating your airFX, please use the following table to locate possible causes and solutions before contacting Alesis Product Support for assistance.
Troubleshooting 26 AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL Symptom Cause Solution Axyz controller is not as sensitive as it should be Infrared interference (rare) Shade the airFX from IR sources. Too much interference from smoke If a fog machine or cigarette smoke is nearby, try moving the airFX.
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL 27 problem over with one of our technicians; if necessary, you will be given a return order (RO) number and instructions on how to return the unit. All units must be shipped prepaid and COD shipments will not be accepted.
Program Chart 28 AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL P ROGRAM C HART Special FX 1 # Pro g ram Name Description X Axis Y Axis Z Axis 0 Pitch Out Like holding your finger on a record player, slows it down then st.
Program Chart AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL 29 Filters # Pro g ram Name Description X Axis Y Axis Z Axis 10 Telephone Tight filter, great for thinning out the mix Fre q uenc y Bandwidth Mix 11 Big Bottom .
Program Chart 30 AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL Flange/Phase # Pro g ram Name Description X Axis Y Axis Z Axis 20 Tokyo Phase Phaser with positive feedback, like wasabi for guitars Fre q uenc y Feedback Mi.
Program Chart AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL 31 Special FX 2 # Pro g ram Name Description X Axis Y Axis Z Axis 30 Strobe Gate Stutterin g tremolo effect that keeps time with the music - Dut y C y cle Tempo.
Program Chart 32 AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL Synth Patches # Pro g ram Name Description X Axis Y Axis Z Axis 42 Skratch! The sound of a record scratching.
Specifications AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL 33 S PECIFICATIONS I/O: Stereo RCA in and out Nominal Input Voltage: -10dBu Max Input Voltage: 11.96dBu (4.34Vpp) Dynamic Range: 102.8 dB (A-weighted) Signal to Noise Ratio: -102.4dB (A-weighted) THD+N: 0.0065% Frequency Response: 20-20000Hz +0/-2.
Warranty 34 AIR FX R EFERENCE M ANUAL A LESIS L IMITED W ARRANTY ALESIS CORPORATION ("ALESIS") warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year for parts and for a period of one (1) year for labor from the date of original retail purchase.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Alesis airFX è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Alesis airFX - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Alesis airFX imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Alesis airFX ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Alesis airFX, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Alesis airFX.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Alesis airFX. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Alesis airFX insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
