User Manual

To bypass the Alternate Tuning feature, simply set the Alternate
Tuning Knob to STANDARD. In Standard mode, every Variax model
will play in standard tuning, including any alt-tuned models like the ones
in the Custom 2 bank.
5. Pickup Selector Switch - In analog mode, the selector enables your
magnetic pickups as shown below (1=bridge / 5=neck).
Variax Standard
In Variax mode, this switch has unique properties for each model.
Check out The Guitars of Variax section for details.
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6. Analog Output - Plug in a standard 1/4 inch guitar cable here.
7. VDI Digital Output - For connecting to Line 6 hardware that oers a
Variax Digital Interface (VDI). Only connect a Line 6 Variax digital cable
to this output.
Note: If connecting to the included Line 6 Variax VDI USB interface,
you will need to have a charged battery within the guitar. Plug a ¼”
cable into the guitar to enable the Variax electronics to power on. If
connecting to a Line 6 Helix
®
, POD
®
HD, or Firehawk
®
device, power
will be supplied via the VDI, thus, no battery is required. Helix devices
can also act as an interface for Workbench HD, but not as an interface
for the Line 6 Monkey™ application. POD HD can act as an interface
for both Workbench HD and Line 6 Monkey applications.
Firehawk devices cannot be used to communicate over USB to a
connected Variax.
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8. Battery Compartment - Installation as shown. Please fully charge the
included lithium ion battery in its charger prior to your rst use. A fully
charged battery will give you a maximum of 12 hours of life. Press the
Battery Check button for a quick reference of remaining battery life:
4 LEDs = 9+ hours
3 LEDs = 6+ hours
2 LEDs = 3+ hours
1 LED = less than 3 hours
1 LED blinking = less than 1 hour, recharge battery
When using the supplied, external battery charger - The solid red
LED on the charger unit indicates that the battery is charging. A blinking
red LED means that either the battery is fully charged, or the battery
was inserted improperly into the charger. If you know the battery needs
charging and you are seeing a blinking red LED while in the charger,
please re-seat the battery in the charger.
Note: It is also possible to supply power to your Variax without a
battery. When connected to VDI digital input-equipped hardware, such
as a Helix
®
or POD
®
HD device, power is supplied via this connection.
You can also power the guitar through the 1/4 inch Analog Output jack
using the Line 6 XPS A/B Power supply and 1/4 inch TRS cable in the
Variax Cable Power Kit (P/N: 98-034-0105).