AlesisメーカーPicoVerbの使用説明書/サービス説明書
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Reference Manual.
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Table Of Contents 1 Introduction ................................................................... 3 W elcome! ..................................................................................................... 3 About the Pi coVerb ..............
2 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Index ......................... 27 Audio Input ................................................................................................. 29 Audio Output..............................................................
Introduction Welcome! Thank you for making the Alesis PicoV erb™ a part of your studio . Since 1984, we'v e been designing and building creativ e tools for the audio community . W e believe in our products , because we'v e heard the results that creative people like you ha ve ac hieved with them.
Introduction About the PicoVerb Alesis , the company that created affordable effects processing with the introduction of the MidiV erb , now offers the PicoV erb Compact Effects Processor.
Introduction What you can do with your PicoVerb When you hav e the PicoV erb properly connected, you can: • add space or “room sound” to dr y or sterile sounds using the Halls , R ooms and Plates reverberators . • create a liv ely ensemble effect from a single instr ument or static section using the Chor us prog ram.
Introduction How to Use This Manual This manual is divided into the follo wing sections describing the various functions and applications for the PicoV erb .
Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions (English) Safety symbols used in this product This symbo l alerts the user that th ere are important operating and maintenance i nstr uctions in the l iterature accompanying this un it.
Important Safety Instructions 12. Use only with a car t, stand, bracket, or table designed for use with professional audi o or music e quipment. In any installation, make sure that injur y or damage will not result from cables pulling on the app aratus and its mounting .
Important Safety Instructions Instructions de Sécurité Importantes (French) Symboles utilisés dans ce produit Ce symbole alèr te l’utilisateur qu’il existe des instructio ns de fonctionneme nt et de maintenance dans l a documentation jointe avec ce produit.
Important Safety Instructions 12. N’utilisez qu’av ec un stand, ou table conçus po ur l’utilisation d’audio professionne l ou instruments de musique . Dans toute installation, veillez de ne rien endommager à cause de câbles qui tirent sur de s appareils et leu r support.
Important Safety Instructions Lesen Sie bitte die folgende Sicherheitshinweise (German) Sicherheit Symbole verwendet in diesem Produkt Dieses Symbol alar mier t den Benutzer , daß es wichtige Funktioniere n und W ar tung Anwe isungen in der Literatur gibt, die diese Maßeinheit begleitet.
Important Safety Instructions 12. V erw enden Sie aussc hließlic h W agen, Ständer, oder Ti sche , die speziell f ür professionelle Audio- und Mu sikinstrumente geeignet sind. Achten Sie immer darauf, daß die jeweiligen Geräte sicher installiert sind, um Schäden und V erletzungen zu vermeiden .
Important Safety Instructions CE Declaration Of Conformity See our website at: http://www .alesis .com FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC r ules.
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1 Quick Start Guide If you can’t wait to get started … The Alesis PicoV erb is a unique product, but its basic hookup and operation is similar to other effects processors in most respects . If you’ re experienced with signal processors , this chapter is a “shorthand” guide for those who want to start using the PicoV erb right away .
1 Quick Start Guide Step 2: Try some effects While learning the unit, it is helpful to play a CD or a multi-track source into the effects processor. Choose a song or part that doesn’t change much so that you can take your time experimenting with the different timbres.
2 Connections Unpacking and Inspection Y our PicoV erb was packed carefully at the factory . T he shipping carton was designed to protect the unit during shipping . Please retain this container in the highly unlikely ev ent that you need to return the PicoV erb for ser vicing .
2 Connections Connecting inputs and outputs Connecting to an Instrument or Microphone The PicoV erb’ s INPUT knob has been calibrated to accept “instr ument level” signals such as a microphone or guitar input.
Connections 2 Connecting to the Channel Inserts of a mixing console Most mixing consoles hav e a jack near the mic and line inputs labeled “insert”. T his is typically a TRS jack with the send and return on the same jack. T o use the PicoV erb as a channel insert effect, you will need an inser t cable (not included).
2 Connections Connecting to the Main Inserts of a mixing console In addition to channel inserts , most mixing consoles have main insert jacks near the main outputs . Y ou can use inser t cables to connect the PicoV erb to the main L/R bus the same way you connect it to a pair of channels .
Connections 2 bout Audio Cables A The connections between the PicoV erb and your studio are ded oute cables to the PicoV erb cor rectly by Do not bundle audio cables with A C A void r unning audio cab.
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3 Description of Programs Y our PicoV erb comes from the factor y with 16 studio quality preset effects prog rams . T ur n the prog ram select encoder to choose an effects program. Reverb Effects HALL 1 A large, bright concer t hall reverberation effect suitable for vocals and instruments.
3 Description of Programs Modulation Effects CHORUS A complex, 6-voice c hor us ensemble effect with shor t delays often referred to as a “Chor us / Doubler”. Discrete stereo signal path. Slow and watery . FLANGE Classic stereo flang e: a slow , slightly metallic sw eep with a discrete stereo signal path.
Description of Programs 3 Full Mix Effect VOCAL ELIMINATOR This prog ram removes the v ocal and lead instr uments from the center of the stereo image of most audio sources. Use this to prog ram to remov e the lead guitar from your fav orite recordings or make yo ur own karaoke mix.
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4 Troubleshooting 27 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Index If you experience problems while operating y our PicoV erb , please use the following table to locate possible causes and solutions before contacting Alesis Product Support for assistance. Symptoms Cause Solution No audio outputs .
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Specifications 29 Audio Input Input Connectors: 2 1/4" TS J ac ks (unbalanced ) Maximum Input Le vel : +7 dBu (Input Knob at nominal 12 o'clock posi tion) Input Impedance: 10k Ω Audio Outp.
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Warranty / Contact Alesis Limited Warranty ALESIS CORPORATION ("ALESIS") w arrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship fo r a period of one (1) year for par ts and for a period of one (1) year for labor from the date of or iginal reta il purchase .
32 Alesis Contact Information Alesis Distributi on, LLC Los Angeles , CA USA E-mail: su pport@alesis .com We b s i t e : http://www .alesis .com Alesis PicoV erb R eference Manual Revision 1.0 b y Erik Norlander Copyright 2002, Alesis Distribution, LLC.
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Alesis PicoVerbをまだ購入していないなら、この製品の基本情報を理解する良い機会です。まずは上にある説明書の最初のページをご覧ください。そこにはAlesis PicoVerbの技術情報の概要が記載されているはずです。デバイスがあなたのニーズを満たすかどうかは、ここで確認しましょう。Alesis PicoVerbの取扱説明書の次のページをよく読むことにより、製品の全機能やその取り扱いに関する情報を知ることができます。Alesis PicoVerbで得られた情報は、きっとあなたの購入の決断を手助けしてくれることでしょう。
Alesis PicoVerbを既にお持ちだが、まだ読んでいない場合は、上記の理由によりそれを行うべきです。そうすることにより機能を適切に使用しているか、又はAlesis PicoVerbの不適切な取り扱いによりその寿命を短くする危険を犯していないかどうかを知ることができます。
ですが、ユーザガイドが果たす重要な役割の一つは、Alesis PicoVerbに関する問題の解決を支援することです。そこにはほとんどの場合、トラブルシューティング、すなわちAlesis PicoVerbデバイスで最もよく起こりうる故障・不良とそれらの対処法についてのアドバイスを見つけることができるはずです。たとえ問題を解決できなかった場合でも、説明書にはカスタマー・サービスセンター又は最寄りのサービスセンターへの問い合わせ先等、次の対処法についての指示があるはずです。
