Line 6 POD X3 Family - Manual (Page 19)

Controls & Connections
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22. Power Switch – flip the switch here to bring your POD X3 Pro to life.
23. 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.
24. AES/EBU I/O – the AES/EBU Out jack sends 24-bit digital versions of the Direct Out signals. The
System setup screen lets you choose the sample rate and adjust the level. The AES/EBU In jack receives
24-bit digital audio.
25. S/PDIF I/O – the S/PDIF Out 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. The S/PDIF In jack receives
24-bit digital audio.
26. Studio/Direct Out – these balanced XLR connectors provide speaker/microphone/room
simulation, perfect in the studio for pro-quality sound or as a direct send to a house mixer or PA when
playing live.
27. Output Level – use this switch to set the output level of POD X3 Pro’s XLR Direct Outs to Mic or
Line level.
28. Direct Out Ground Lift – this switch lets you lift the grounds of POD X3 Pro’s XLR Direct
Outs. This can be handy if you get an audible hum caused by a ground loop when connecting to other
grounded equipment.
29. Unprocessed Out – these unbalanced 1/4-inch connectors give you an unprocessed guitar signal,
tapped off of your POD X3 Pro’s guitar input. This is perfect for recording when you want to re-amp or
use plugins to process your guitar track.
30. FBV Pedal – connect an optional foot controller here, including the FBV, FBV Shortboard, and FBV
Express. The System page lets you set it all up.
31. MIDI – connect your POD X3 Pro to your MIDI equipment to send and receive Program Change
Messages for selecting Presets. POD X3 Pro’s MIDI Out connects to another device’s MIDI In; its MIDI
In goes to another device’s MIDI Out.
32. Variax – this input provides power and a direct digital audio connection between a Line 6 Variax