Name Function
1 DC OUT jack

When using an AC adaptor, you can connect the PCS-20A parallel DC cord (sold separately) to supply power from this unit to another 9 V effect unit.

  • Power can’t be supplied while you’re using battery power.
  • When using the PSA series and the PCS-20A, make sure that the total current draw of this unit and the other effect unit you want to supply power to does not exceed the maximum output current of the PSA series.
WARNING

Connect only specified devices to DC OUT jack

Connect only the specified device (PCS-20A) to the DC OUT jack (which provide a supply of power).

2

 DC IN jack

Accepts connection of an AC Adaptor (PSA series; sold separately). By using an AC Adaptor, you can play without being concerned about how much battery power you have left.

  • Use only the specified AC adaptor (PSA series; sold separately), and connect it to an AC outlet of the correct voltage.
  • If the AC adaptor is connected while power is on, the power supply is drawn from the AC adaptor.

  • Connect the cable to this unit’s DC IN jack first, and then connect the plug to an AC outlet.

  • Unplug the AC adaptor from the AC outlet if you aren’t using it.
3 CHECK indicator

This indicator shows whether the effect is on/off, as well as the mute on/off status and battery check indication.

  • The brightness of the CHECK indicator (LED) will dim as the battery lowers. Replace the battery when the LED is dim or does not light. For details on how to replace, refer to “Changing the batteries”.

4

 OUTPUT jack

Connect this jack to your amplifier or effect unit.

5

 INPUT jack

Connect the output of your electric guitar, other musical instruments or effect units to this input jack.

Use a 1/4” phone type (TS) Ð 1/4” phone type (TS) cable to connect to this jack.

  • The INPUT jack also serves as the power switch. The power turns on whenever a plug is inserted into the INPUT jack, and turns off when the plug is disconnected. When you aren’t using the NS-1X, disconnect the plug that’s connected to the INPUT jack.
    Ó “Turning the power on/off”
6 SEND jack The signal that’s input to the INPUT jack is sent to other effect units through this jack. Connect an effect unit here for which you want to suppress noise such as distortion.
7 RETURN jack Use this jack to receive the input signal from the effect unit for which you want to suppress noise such as distortion.

8

 Pedal switch

This switch turns the effect on/off.

In mute mode, this switches between reduction and mute.
9 [DAMP] knob

Adjusts the amount of the gate and reduction effects.

When this knob is turned all the way clockwise, the effect’s attenuation is at maximum, which clearly distinguishes between the sound you’re playing and the silence. This is optimal when you want the silence to be dynamically distinct.

Turning the knob counterclockwise reduces the effect’s attenuation, making the difference between the sound you’re playing and the silence smoother. This is optimal when you are playing softly, such as during more delicate passages.

10

 [THRESHOLD] knob

Adjusts the signal level at which the gate and reduction effects start.

Turn this counterclockwise to make the effect activate at lower input signal levels. Turn this clockwise if there is a lot of noise, and turn this counterclockwise if the noise is not as noticeable.

11

 [DECAY] knob

Adjusts the time it takes for the sound to attenuate when the input signal level falls below the threshold level.

Turn the knob clockwise for a longer attenuation time (decay time). Normally, this should be set all the way counterclockwise.
12 [MODE] knob

Switches the mode.
13 REDUCTION indicator

Indicates the strength of the gate and reduction effects.

A stronger effect attenuates the sound more, making more indicators light up.

All indicators light up when mute is on.

  • To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.

  • Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in resistor.

Turning the power on/off

Once everything is properly connected, be sure to follow the procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on equipment in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or equipment failure.

  • Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

Turning the power on

Turn on the power to your amp last.

Turning the power off

Turn off the power to your amp first.