Line 6 POD X3 Family - Manual (Page 14)

Controls & Connections
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mixer or PA.
25. Phones – plug your headphones in here to avoid noise complaints from the neighbors (or the rest of
your family). The volume is set by the Master Volume knob. Any time you use headphones, it important
to be sure they’re not set for ridiculous volume before your slap them on your ears. Try a Master Volume
knob setting of about 10 o’clock to start, then turn up from there if you need more volume.
26. Aux Input – this mono, unbalanced 1/4-inch input can be used for a second guitar or just about any
other instrument. The Inputs page is where you assign whether this input feeds Tone 1, Tone 2 or both.
27. Microphone Input and Trim – plug in your microphone here and use the Trim control to get
a nice, healthy level. The Inputs page is where you assign whether this input feeds Tone 1, Tone 2 or
both.
28. Effects Loop – the Effects Loop provides a mono FX Send and a stereo FX Return, operating at
approximately 19.5 Volts peak-to-peak, making it optimal for line level devices. The loop can also be
used with most stomp boxes by adjusting the send and return levels. Use the Left Return jack for mono
return. The loop can run pre or post Amp Model, and if nothing is connected to it, POD X3 Pro is smart
enough to disable the loop so you still get sound.
29. Variax – this input provides power and a direct digital audio connection between a Line 6 Variax
guitar or bass and the POD X3 Live. The Inputs page is where you assign whether this input feeds Tone
1, Tone 2 or both.
Be sure to keep the protective plastic cap on this connection when it’s not connected to a Variax, so you
won’t damage it by mistakenly inserting a 1/4-inch guitar cable or other connection. When you are ready
to connect a Variax, use only Line 6 supplied Variax-compatible cables – not standard Ethernet or other
cables – to avoid damage to the jack.
You can learn more about the Variax family of guitars, each one giving you the sound of an entire guitar
collection in one instrument, at www.line6.com.
30. S/PDIF Out – this jack sends out 24-bit digital versions of the Direct Out signals. The System setup
screen lets you choose the sample rate and adjust the level.
31. MIDI – connect POD X3 Live to your MIDI equipment to send and receive Program Change Messages
for selecting Presets. POD X3 Live’s MIDI Out connects to another device’s MIDI In; its MIDI In
goes to another device’s MIDI Out. Visit www.line6.com/manuals for more comprehensive MIDI CC
information.
32. USB 2.0 – POD X3 Live’s USB 2.0 jack lets you connect directly to a USB 2.0-equipped computer,
and take advantage of many computer-powered features:
Line 6 Monkey software makes it easy to install software and get updates. Install driver software with •
Line 6 Monkey, and POD X3 provides 8 audio inputs to your computer via USB:
1-2 is the main signal, configured on POD X3’s Outputs page for Digital Outs.
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3-4 is Tone 1 separately in stereo. •
5-6 is Tone 2 separately in stereo. •
7 is the sum of the inputs you’ve chosen for Tone 1. •
8 is the sum of the inputs you’ve chosen for Tone 2. •
You can also connect your headphones or powered speakers directly to POD X3 to hear your computer-