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Precautions Handling To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force Location to the switches or controls. Using the unit in the following locations can re- sult in a malfunction. Care • In direct sunlight If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, • Locations of extreme temperature or humidity dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as ben- • Excessively dusty or dirty locations zene or thinner, or cleaning compounds or flam- • Locations of excessive vibration mable polishes. • Clo
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CE mark for European Harmonized Standards THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for U.S.A) CE mark which is attached to our company’s prod- This equipment has been tested and found to comply ucts of AC mains operated apparatus until Decem- with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to ber 31, 1996 means it conforms to EMC Directive Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC). to provide reasonable protection against harmful in- And, CE mar
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4. Tuner ........................................ 15 Contents 5. Specifying the function of the Value Dial .......................................... 16 Introduction ............................. 6 6. Key Lock function ..................... 17 Main features........................... 6 Rhythm & Bass mode ............. 17 Installing the batteries .............. 8 1. Rhythm Pattern ......................... 18 Battery Low display ........................ 8 2. Tempo ................................
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3. Reloading the factory programs NOTCH effect and Auto Notch ................................................ 29 function ................................. 24 Troubleshooting...................... 29 Edit mode .............................. 25 Effect Parameter ..................... 31 1. Select the effect that you wish to edit DYNA (Dynamic effects) ................ 31 ................................................ 25 TONE ........................................... 31 2. Editing each effect
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Mic & body model selector Introduction A selector dial lets you quickly and easily edit Thank you for purchasing the TONEWORKS 11 of the 13 types of mic and body model. PANDORA PX4A acoustic personal multi-ef- fect processor. In order to enjoy your PANDO- Control knobs RA PX4A, please read this owner’s manual Control knobs make it easy to adjust the three- carefully and hold on to it for future reference. band equalizer and the volume level. You can adjust the tone and volume even while you're M
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Auto Tuner function TAP button This feature makes tuning fast and easy. You You can easily set the Delay Time or the tempo can also tune “silently” (i.e., while muted). of the Rhythm & Bass function to match the tem- po of the song. Rhythm and Bass function 100 types of rhythm and bass patterns or a met- Value dial ronome can be used. 16 multiple patterns can This lets you rapidly select programs or edit the also be connected for successive playback. effects. AUX pitch function What is ? You ca
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An AC adapter is not included with this prod- Installing the batteries uct. It must be purchased separately. Remove the battery cover located on the bottom of the Using the strap holder PX4A by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. In- 1. Pass your strap through the strap holder. sert four AAA alkaline batteries as shown in the illustration. Be sure to insert the batteries observing the correct polarity. Battery Low display When the batteries begin to run low, the Low Battery icon will ligh
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a 3. Press in the direction of the Controls and connectors arrow (a) until locking tab (c) clicks into place. 1 4. Shake the PX4A lightly to en- 18 sure a secure fit. 2 17 C 3 16 4 Removal 5 15 6 1. Press the strap holder locking 14 7 tab (c) in the direction of arrow 13 8 (b) to release the lock. 9101112 2. With the lock released, slide the PX4A in the opposite direc- 1. Control knobs tion from when attaching it, and These knobs control the tone and volume. b remove it from the holder. 2. LCD
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6. Input level switch 13. √/® buttons Use this to adjust the input level depending on the Use these buttons to select the parameter that output level of your guitar. you wish to edit, and to operate the Phrase Train- er function. 7. Mic & body model selector 14. Power switch/Backlight switch Use this to select the desired type of mic & body model. This switch turns the power on/off, and also turns the backlight on/off. 8. ▲/▼ buttons Use these buttons to select programs and edit If you are opera
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LCD screen d. Mode icons These icons will light when you are in AUX Pitch, a Phrase Trainer, or Rhythm & Bass modes. e. EDIT icon, ORIG (Original) icon, NOTCH icon g b The EDIT icon will light when you enter Edit mode, and the ORIG (Original) icon will light if the pa- rameter you're editing is set to the same value as the value written in the program. c de f The NOTCH icon will light when the Notch effect is on. a. Effect chain f. Program number / value display This area indicates the on/off st
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*1 Be sure to use only the specified AC adapt- Making connections er (DC4.5V ). When connecting an external device (ie-guitar amp, CD player, ac adapter, etc) be sure to turn *2 If a CD player or other audio source is con- the unit off. nected to the AUX jack, you can play along to it with your guitar. However the volume mini-component / stereo etc. must be adjusted from the connected device. *3 Connecting cables are sold separately. *4 The PX4A’s output jack is stereo. If you use a standard
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The Delay Time can also be set by pressing Initial Settings the TAP button twice at the desired interval (ex- 1. When you finish making connections, set the cept when in Rhythm & Bass mode). To check power switch to the “ON” position. (This set- the Delay Time that was specified, press and ting is referred to as Play mode.) hold the TAP button for two seconds or longer. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select a program. 2. Set the input level switch for the output level Adjust the tone, and volume of y
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Master icon Play mode Play mode is the mode in which you will nor- Value graph mally use the PX4A. 1. Selecting a program Program number display Master level value You can choose from 50 user programs (U01...U50) and 50 preset programs You can also adjust the settings so that the ▲/▼ (P01...P50). Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select a buttons will adjust the master level. (See p.16) program. Programs can be selected even when 3. Bypass/Mute you are in Rhythm & Bass mode, AUX Pitch When you press the TU
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You can also return to Play mode by pressing The tuner (bypass/mute) will be turned off when the EXIT button. Bypass or Mute can also be you press either the EXIT button or TUNE/BY- entered from modes other than Play mode. PASS button. You can also return to Play mode by pressing 4. Tuner the EXIT button. The tuner will operate when you bypass or mute. Calibration (frequency of the standard A = meter 440 pitch) You can use the Value dial to adjust the cali- sharp bration in the range of A = 438
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● Hold down the EXIT button and press the ® 5. Specifying the function of the Value button. Dial The LCD will indicate “PROGRAM” for ap- You can specify the function that the Value dial proximately one second. will perform in Play mode. In Play mode, hold The Value dial will select programs, and the down the EXIT button and press either the √ ▲/▼ buttons will adjust the master level. button or the ® button to assign the following functions. ● Hold down the EXIT button and press the √ Select a pr
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6. Key Lock function Rhythm & Bass mode By activating the Key Lock function, you can To enter Rhythm & Bass mode, press the disable all operations except for selecting pro- RHYTHM/AUX PITCH button once when in Play grams. This is a convenient way to prevent mode (except if Mute, Bypass, or Key-Lock is accidental operation during a live perfor- active), AUX Pitch mode, or Phrase Trainer mode. mance. When you enter this mode, the Rhythm Pattern Hold down the EXIT button and press the selection scr
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Rhythm Bass On/Off 2. Tempo Tempo pattern and Bass Key Set the tempo in the range of 40–208 bpm. Chain Rhythm & Rhythm & You can also set the tempo by pressing the TAP pattern Bass Bass button twice at the desired rhythm. setting level reverb level For a 6/8 time signature, the tempo can be set Additional settings when rhythm pattern is “CHAIN” in a range of =40–208. If you select “JAM” as the recording mode in Phrase Trainer mode, the rhythm will sound tempo display with the pattern and t
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progression. When the bass note is on, you can 5. Rhythm & Bass Level use the Value dial to set the key in a range of Use the Value dial to set the level of the Rhythm C, C ...A , B, allowing you to practice your gui- & Bass sound. The bass note will be affected tar in a scale that matches that key. only if Bass is turned on. If “METRONM” – “METRO7”(metronome) is se- lected as the rhythm pattern, there will be no bass notes, and this screen will not appear. Rhythm & Bass level When using Ch
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or Phrase Trainer mode. When you are in this mode, the AUX Pitch icon will light. Use the Value dial to specify the amount of key transposition. The key can be transposed in a Key Pattern location range of +/-1 octave. The value can be adjusted Up to 16 patterns can be chained (connected). upward and downward for 3 semitones in 10 If you want to create a chain of 15 or fewer pat- cent steps, and in semitone steps (100 cents) terns, select “PTN END” for the last pattern. for the remainder of the
