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BASIC OPERATION

4-1 Three Operation Modes

The ARC-53M has the following three operation modes:

• PS (Preset) Mode: For recalling presets. When in this mode, the PS LED above the MODE switch illuminates.

• DIR (Direct) Mode: In this mode each effect loop can be turned on/off by using the corresponding footswitch. When in this mode,

the DIR LED above the MODE switch illuminates.

• Edit Mode: Used when making detailed setup of the ARC-53M. Hold down the MODE switch for three seconds to put the ARC-

53M in Edit mode.

4-2 Preset Number Indication

The ARC-53M uses a special character to indicate PS10 (preset number 10). When PS10 is recalled, the ones

place of the Display indicates the character as shown in the figure shown right.

4-3 How to Edit Presets

Presets in the ARC-53M can be edited very easily with the control panel only. To store a setting, press the STORE switch. Your changes are

not saved if you recall another preset without pressing the STORE switch.

• How to store Effect Loops (L1–L5) in Presets

• How to store Control terminals (C1–C3) in Presets

Use the INC/+, DEC/-, and PS/L switches to recall the bank and preset to be set.

Press the DISP MODE switch to select “LOOP/CTL”.

Press the Select Switch to choose the control terminal (C1–C3) to be used.

Press the STORE switch to store your selection.

• How to store MIDI CC# (control change number) sends in Presets

Use the INC/+, DEC/–, and PS/L switches to recall the bank and preset to be set.

Press the DISP MODE switch to select “MIDI PC & CC#”.

Press the Select Switch to choose the CSW (control switch) to be used.

Press the STORE switch to store your selection.

NOTE: Control change numbers to be assigned to the Select Switches 1–4 are set in Edit mode “MIDI-CSW CC#” (refer to p.11).

Press the STORE switch to store your selection.

Press the Select Switch to

choose the effect loop (L1–L5)

to be used.

Press the DISP MODE switch to select “LOOP/CTL”.

Use the INC/+, DEC/–, and PS/L switches to recall the bank and preset to be set.