Kikusui BIXONIC AXENTRIX A1 User manual

Userʼs Guide
Safety Precautions
Usage Precautions
Before using the product, read the “Safety Precautions / Usage
Precautions”carefully to use it correctly. In the text, precautions to
prevent personal injury and equipment damage due to mishandling are
indicated by symbols. The meaning of each symbol is as follows.
Power supply
When using a battery
Use a commercially available battery specied in "Specications".
Carefully read the precautions stated on the battery before using.
Be sure to close the battery cover when using.
When using an AC adapter
Use an AC adapter specied in "Specications". Use an AC adapter that is
certied in your region.
Modication
Do not open the case or modify the product.
Handling the product
Do not drop, hit, or apply excessive force to the product.
Be careful not to let foreign matter or liquid enter.
Usage environment
Do not use the product in places where the temperature is extremely high or
low.
Do not use near heat sources such as heaters and stoves.
Do not use in places where the humidity is extremely high or where water
drops on the product.
Do not use in shaky places.
Do not use in sandy or dusty places.
Handling the AC adapter
Unplug the AC adapter when it will not be used for a long time or when it is
thundering.
Handling the battery
Install a battery with the correct polarity (+/-).
Use the specied battery.
Remove the battery when the product will not be used for a long time.
Connecting cables and devices
Be sure to turn o the power switch of each device before connecting cables
and devices.
Volume
Do not use at a loud volume for a long time.
Impact on other electronic devices
This product minimizes radio emission from its unit and radio frequency interference from the
outside for safety. However, it may cause an inuence if the product is set near a device very
sensitive to radio frequency interference or emitting extremely strong radio waves. In such a case,
set this product at a sucient distance from the devices of concern. Electronic devices, including
this product, may undergo unexpected accidents like malfunction as well as data corruption and
loss due to radio interference. Be careful.
Temperature
The product may get warm when it is used continuously for a long time, but if you can touch it, it
is not abnormal.
If the main body malfunctions while being used in accordance with this User's guide and in a
proper manner, we will repair or replace it free of charge within one year after the purchase.
To receive this warranty, present this written guarantee together with a certicate of purchase
date (receipt, invoice, etc.). Receiving the warranty may be dicult if you do not present such
evidence. Even within the warranty period, you will be charged for the following cases.
●Damage and malfunction due to impact or drop ●Damage and malfunction due to
incorrect handling by the user ●Damage or malfunction due to improper disassembly or
repair of the main body ●Discoloration, damage, or malfunction due to improper storage of
the main body ●Damage and malfunction due to natural disasters such as earthquakes, res,
and oods
Precautions When Connecting
Failure to follow may result in death or
severe injury
Failure to follow may result in personal
injury or property damage
Mandatory (must be done)
Prohibited (do not)
Maintenance
If the case gets dirty, wipe it with a dry soft cloth. If stains still remain, wipe the case with a tightly
wrung damp cloth. If a rubber or silicone part gets dirty, wipe it with a soft, lint-free, damp cloth.
Never use cleansers, waxes, or solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, etc.
About malfunctions
If any malfunction or abnormality occurs, immediately turn o the power, remove the AC adapter,
battery, and all the connected cables or devices. Please contact the store where you purchased
the product or us with the following information: product model number, serial number, specic
symptoms of the malfunction or abnormality, as well as your name and telephone number.
Warranty
Keep this User's Guide (warranty certicate) even after reading it.
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Battery (6LR61)
Main unit
+-
Battery holder
cover
●Insert a plug into the INPUT jack to turn on the power.
●When connecting to other devices, turn o the power and turn down the volume of all devices to prevent malfunction and damage to speakers, etc.
●Use a cable that does not have a built-in resistor for connection.
●After connecting correctly, turn on the power according to the following procedure. Otherwise, it may cause malfunction or damage to the speaker, etc.
・When turning ON this unit, turn on the amplier LAST.
・When turning OFF this unit, turn o the amplier FIRST.
Changing the Battery
●The included battery is for checking the operation only. Its life may be short.
●When turning on/o the power, turn down the volume of the amplier. Even if the volume is turned down, popping sound may occur when turning the
power on/o. However, this is not a malfunction.
●When operating the unit by only battery power, illumination at Footswitch declines counterclockwise as the battery runs out. Replace the battery as
soon as possible.
●Incorrect use of battery may cause explosion or leak. Please follow the precautions stated on the battery to use it correctly.
●To replace the battery, open the battery holder cover on the bottom and replace the battery with a new one. Pay attention to the polarity.

Userʼs Guide
Specications
Tutorial Video
Features
Panel Descriptions
Factory Default Settings
Video edition of this instruction is available at the URL below.
https://www.bixonic-sound.com/
Specied input level -20 dBu *1
Input impedance 500 kΩ
Maximum output level +2 dBu *1
Output impedance Approximately 1 kΩ
Recommended load impedance 10 kΩ or more
Power supply AC adapter
Use an adapter with the following specications.
Rated voltage: 9 V (operating range 6 V to 14 V),
Current capacity: 300 mA or more,
Terminal: 2.1 mm dia. DC jack (center negative)
Alkaline battery (6LR61)
DEFAULT SETTINGS
Current consumption: Approximately 120 mA,
Continuous operating time approximately 2 hours *
2
Dimensions 99 (D) x 79 (W) x 37 (H) mm (excluding protrusions)
Weight Approximately 280 g (including battery)
Accessories User’s guide, a test battery (6LR61)
*As this product consumes a little
more power than general
eectors, we recommend using
an AC adapter.
*1: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms *2: Typical value (factory default setting)
*The LED positions are rough and do not indicate the exact position of the knob. Make each adjustments by relying on your own auditory sense.
Instrument: Guitar
Center
Crunch
EXP-2000 Over Drive Sound
EXP-2000R Distortion Sound
80's Distortion Pedal Sound
Knob position:
Drive mode:
M1:
M2:
M3:
To restore to factory default settings,
Turn the eect ON, then press and hold SAVE button for at least 10 seconds until
all the illumination starts blinking orange.
Then, press each of SAVE, M1, M2 and M3 buttons in order within another 10
seconds before the blinking stops.
●Inherited and evolved sound and features from the legendary BIXONIC EXPANDORA, with newly designed ECCENTRIC appearance
●Newly added ACCENT adjustment provides players various expression styles such as dynamic accent, percussive note, or long sustain
●4 shiftable Drive modes of Crunch, Over Drive, Distortion, and Fuzz ●3 Memories for saving favorite sound settings
●Switchable True Bypass or rich and clear Buered Bypass ●3-band EQ in addition of typical tone control
●Adjustable Buered Bypass Sound (EQ and ACCENT) ●Adjustable Illuminance ●Tuning Meter for both Guitar and Bass
Part No. IB035871
DC IN jack
Connect a 9 V DC
Regulated power
supply .
Footswitch
Turns the eect on or o.
The illuminated color indicates the
selection as shown below.
The illumination will also serve as a
battery level gauge. As the battery runs
out, the illuminated lights will blink and
turn o in a counterclockwise direction.
TONE knob / 3-band Equalizer
Turn this knob clockwise to get high frequency tone and
counterclockwise to cut Highs, enhancing the Mids.
Long-Press this knob when the eect is ON to enter the 3-band
Equalizer mode (Illumination lights up white). Adjust Treble (by
LEVEL knob), Mid (by TONE knob), and BASS (by GAIN knob). To
save the settings and exit from the equalizer mode, press any of
the 4 knobs or Footswitch.
Long-Press when the eect is OFF in Buered Bypass mode to
adjust Bypass TONE (3-band Equalizer) and ACCENT. Adjust
TONE by the same procedure as above. Adjust ACCENT by
ACCENT knob illuminated blue.
LEVEL knob / Instrument Select (Guitar or Bass)
Turn this knob to adjust the output level.
Long-Press to select the instrument (Guitar/Bass) to use.
Chose Guitar mode if too much low frequency is disturbing in a
band ensemble.
Illumination at Footswitch lights red in Guitar mode, and blue
in Bass mode.
MEMORY buttons
3 patterns of favorite sound settings can be memorized.
Adjust sound by each knobs then press the SAVE button, then
press any of the M1 to M3 buttons to memorize. To recall the
memorized sound, press the button assigned, or press the
button on Memory Footswitch A1-F (sold separately).
*Do not Long-Press (10 sec.) SAVE button. It will reset the
system and delete your memory setup.
INPUT jack
Connect to the instrument or the output of other eect pedals.
The power turns on when the plug is inserted (even if the eect
is turned o) and turns o when removed.
To prevent battery consumption, unplug when not in use.
Bypass switch
Select True Bypass or Buered Bypass when the eect is turned
o. Buered bypass outputs rich and clear sound at default
settings or adjusted favorable sound.
GAIN knob / DRIVE SHIFT
Turn this knobclockwise to increase inputgainforharder
distortion. The sound ge ts close to cle an bypass tone at
minimum gain in Crunch mode.
Long-Press (1 sec.) this knobto shiftdrive modes in the orderof
Crunch ⇒OverDrive ⇒Distortion ⇒Fuzz (⇒re turn to Crunch).
Illumination colorchanges as noted below.
OUTPUT jack
Connect to an amplier or the input of other eect pedal.
CONTROL jack
Connect to an external Memory Footswitch A1-F (sold
separately) to recall memorized sound setup. Use stereo phone
plug.
Tuning Meter
Tuning Meter functions when the eect is turned o in Buered Bypass
mode. Illumination rotates clockwise when the pitch is high and
counterclockwise if its low. Tune the strings until the rotation stops. The
tuner is set for Guitar at default. Long-Press the LEVEL knob to switch to
Bass tuner. Guitar mode or Bass mode can be determined by whether
the Footswitch illumination is lit in “white & red” or “white & blue” .
*For details, refer to the tutorial video.
ACCENT knob / ILLUMINANCE
This knob adjusts the Expansion/Compression of input Dynamic
Range.
Turn this knob clockwise to get more expansion eect on drive
control by players picking strength, or by volume control on
guitar. Turn counterclockwise to get more compression eect
for percussive note at low gain, or longer sustain at high gain.
Long-Press (1 sec.) then rotate this knob to adjust illumination
brightness.
Contents to be memorized
●Drive mode
●Values of ACCENT, GAIN, TONE, LEVEL, 3-band Equalizer
●Instrument Select (Guitar/Bass)
●Crunch ●Over Drive ●Distortion ●Fuzz
Eect OFF
●True Bypass
●Buered Bypass in Guitar Mode
●Buered Bypass in Bass Mode
Eect ON
●Guitar ●Bass
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