System Setup

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Page 3, Setup: Input Options

The Inputs Setup page allows you to select which of the device’s audio inputs are used as 

the “source” – sort of like a built-in, programmable patchbay. There is also a control which 

adjusts the Guitar input impedance.

• 

Input 1 and Input 2 Source (Knobs 1 & 2) 

- Select the physical input(s) that you 

want to be the “source” fed into the signal path. Note that you can choose different 

Sources to independently feed each signal path, or choose 

Same

 to feed a common 

Source into both paths.

•  The 

Variax

 and 

Variax Mag

 Input Source options are provided for Line 6 Variax® 

guitars when connected into the POD HD500 

VARIAX

 Digital Input (VDI). 

•  With  a  James  Tyler®  Variax®  (JTV),  the  “

Variax”

  Input  Source  receives  the 

Model 

or Magnetic signal, depending on the JTV’s Model switch settings.* The 

“

Variax Mag”

 Input Source receives only the JTV’s Magnetic Pickup signal. 

*Note: With a JTV in use, the “Variax” Input Source selection also recalls whether you 
were using mags or models per preset, allowing you to pick up exactly where you left off – 
no need for manual selection or input changes.

•  If you own a first-generation Variax instrument, it is recommended to choose the 

Variax

 Input Source option. Please also refer to your Variax documentation.

• 

Guitar In-Z (Knob 3) 

- Select the input impedance of the Guitar input. This feature 

affects tone and feel because your guitar pickups are being loaded as they would be 

by an effect pedal or a tube amplifier.