Quick Start Manual

15. Pedal 2 - Connect a standard expression pedal, such as the Line 6
EX-1, and you'll be able to assign it to control the Volume, Wah or
eectsparameterfunctions.
16. Guitar In - Plug your guitar cable in here. If you are using high gain or
active pickups you may want to set the Guitar In switch on the top of
your POD HD500X to PAD. There's really no rule, use what sounds
best.
17. CD/MP3 Input - ConnectaCDplayer,MP3player,drummachine
or other device here, and you’ll hear it through the PHONES,
UNBALANCED OUTPUT and BALANCED OUTPUT. Use your
device’s output control to adjust the volume relative to your guitar
tone. Start with the volume on your device at its lowest setting and
bring it up to the volume you desire.
18. Unbalanced Output - connect1/4"cablesheretosendyoursound
toaguitaramplier,recorder,mixerorPAsystem.Setthe1/4" OUT
switch on top of your POD HD500X to AMP when sending to a guitar
amp or LINE for devices with -10dBV inputs typical of mixers and
recorders.
19. Balanced Output - connect balanced XLR cables here for an ideal
connection to digital recorders or as direct sends to the house mixer
orPAwhenplayinglive.Ifyouareexperiencinghumsandbuzzes,
set the XLR switch on top of your POD HD500X to LIFT to eliminate
ground loops between your equipment.
20. Phones - Plug headphones in here. The volume is set by the
MASTER VOLUME knob. Always use safe listening practices,
starting with a low level and turning up from there if you need more
volume.
21. Aux In -Thismono,unbalanced1/4"inputcanbeusedforasecond
guitar or just about any other instrument. Visit the SYSTEM & I/O
edit pages for AUX IN routing options.
22. Mic Input - plug in your microphone here and use the MIC LEVEL
control to get a nice, healthy level. Visit the SYSTEM & I/O edit
pages for routing options.
23. EectsLoop-provides a stereo (when using a TRS cable) FX SEND
and a stereo FX RETURN. Set the FX LOOP LEVEL switch to LINE
to operate at higher peak-to-peak voltage, making it optimal for
line level devices. The loop can also be used with stomp boxes by
setting the FX LOOP LEVEL switch to STOMP.
24. Variax Digital Interface - this input provides power and a direct
digital audio connection between a Line 6 Variax guitar or bass and
the POD HD500X. Visit the SYSTEM & I/O edit pages to assign
signal routing options.
When you are ready to connect a Variax, use only Line 6 supplied
Variax-compatible cables – not standard Ethernet or other cables –
to avoid damage to the jack.
You can learn more about the Variax family of guitars, each one
giving you the sound of an entire guitar collection in one instrument,
at www.line6.com.
25. S/PDIF - Thisjacksendsout24-bitdigitalversionsoftheDirectOut
signals. The SYSTEM & I/O edit pages lets you choose the sample
rate and adjust level.
26. MIDI - ConnectPODHD500XtoyourMIDIequipmenttosendand
receiveProgramChangeMessagesforselectingpresets. 
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Rear Connections