Manual

Pilot’s Handbook
An in-depth exploration of the revolutionary technologies and tonal pleasures of the Flextone III.

Electrophonic Limited Edition. Also available at www.line6.com. Revision C.

The serial number can be found on the back panel of your Flextone III. It’s the number that begins with “(21)”. Please note it here for future reference:

SERIAL NO: WARNING: To reduce the risk offire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. CAUTION: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not remove screws. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject tothe following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The lightning symbol within a triangle means “electrical caution!” It indicates the presence of information about operating voltage and potential risks of electrical shock.

The exclamation pointwithin a triangle means “caution!” Please read the information next to all caution signs.

YOU SHOULD READ THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE
Before using your Flextone III, carefully read the applicable items of these operating instructions and safety suggestions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Obey all warnings on the Flextone III and in this Pilot’s Handbook. Donot place near heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, or appliances which produce heat. Guard against objects or liquids entering the enclosure. Connect only to AC power outlets rated 100-120V or 230V 47-63Hz (depending on the voltage range of the unit; refer to the back panel). Current ratings should be 4A for the 120V range and 2 A for the 230V range. Do not step on power cords. Donot place items on top of power cords so that they are pinched or leaned on. Pay particular attention to the cord at the plug end and the point where it connects to the amp. Unplug your Flextone III when not in use for extended periods of time. Do not perform service operations beyond those described in the Flextone III Pilot’s Handbook. In the following circumstances, repairs should be performedonly by qualified service personnel: • liquid is spilled into the unit • an object falls into the unit • the unit does not operate normally or changes in performance in a significant way • the unit is dropped or the enclosure is damaged 8. Prolonged listening at high volume levels may cause irreparable hearing loss and/or damage. Always be sure to practice “safe listening.”

Flextone III Pilot’sHandbook © 2003, Line 6, Inc.

Please Note:

Line 6, Flextone, Vetta, POD, Duoverb, Tone Transfer, Line 6 edit, FBV Shortboard and FBV are trademarks of Line 6, Inc. All other product names, trademarks, and artists’ names are the property of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6. Product names, images, and artists’ names are used solely to identifythe products whose tones and sounds were studied during Line 6’s sound model development for this product. The use of these products, trademarks, images, and artists’ names does not imply any cooperation or endorsement.

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