Owner`s Manual - Fretlight Guitar
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1. gt E SAS a ICO BEBA RO LES O O A O O mo ee O O O ee ed ee al AA a Poco A 7 bg EFRETLICGHT 0 6 Des 4 CTE t 0 0 0 0 AAA gt La Owner s Manual Table of Contents 11 12 13 14 15 16 Introduction Software Installation Quick Start Connection Tips Getting Started Fretlight Neck amp System Truss Rod Adjustment Customer FAQ Service Note Customer Care Fretlight Limited Warranty Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Fretlight guitar Please take a few minutes to read this manual so you can better understand and enjoy your Fretlight guitar You are a valued customer and we thank you for your support Remember when not using your Fretlight please unplug your Fretlight from your computer Your Fretlight guitar includes the following items Fretlight Owner s Manual pdf Fretlight Software Disk located on the Fretlight Software Disk data DVD xd VE Guitar Software Fretlight Beginner 101 amp 102 Lennon and McCartney QUICKSTART Interactive Video Interactive Play Along Guide Lessons Video AA Beginner 1015 10 Besime 1 OD Te ON 10 ft Whammy Bar for Truss Rod and Bridge Fretlight to USB Tremolo Bridge Saddle Wrenches Cable if applicable if applicable AS Software Installation Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 PC Installation Insert the Fretlight software installation disk into your2. ALL OPTEK MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 3 Obtaining Warranty Service To obtain warranty service notice must be given within the warranty period Proof or assignment must be presented The product bearing its serial number must be returned to OPTEK or its designated repair facility once Return Authorization is provided to the customer by OPTEK The purchaser shall prepay shipping charges for the product returned for warranty service and OPTEK shall pay for return of the product to the customer The purchaser or his or her assigns shall pay all shipping charges to and from duties and taxes for products returned to OPTEK from locations outside the United States of America 16 4 No Other Warranties The Limited Warranty set forth herein constitutes the entire warranty and representation of OPTEK with regard to the OPTEK products identified in the preceding paragraph This Limited Warranty shall be controlling over any conflicting terms and conditions of any purchase orders contracts or invoices which may be executed in connection with the purchase of any OPTEK musical instrument or related product NO representation or warranty made by any OPTEK salesperson dealer agent representative or employee shall be binding upon OPTEK other than as set forth herein 5 Legal Remedies Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation may not apply This warranty gives you sp
3. my Optional Fretlight Dual Footswitch A You will need to set the action function for the two footswitch selectors in each of the program s options or settings menu To perform this action begin by choosing the action you wish the footswitch to perform and step on the footswitch selection you wish to assign to that action If the footswitch is not responding rotate the cable where the cable connects to the USB Y connection while testing the foot pedal Q How do purchase more interactive video lessons A You can purchase additional lessons either through your Authorized Fretlight Reseller or direct from Fretlight at www store fretlight com Q How can choose additional scales in Improviser other than the 3 that it automatically suggests A Hold down the CTRL key and click the P pattern button in the upper right of the Improviser screen A window will pop up giving you the choice of many more scales to use Q How do set the software to switch to a left handed Fretlight A All Fretlight software has the ability to correctly light up a left handed Fretlight guitar Look for a check box in the software or preferences options windows Click on the guitar icon to switch to lefty in the Fretlight Player 13 Important Service Note for Guitar Technicians Two Way Truss Rod Adjustment If you are performing a set up or adjustment on a Fretlight please understand that every Fretlight guitar has a two way truss rod Turning
4. or damage to an instrument such as cracks splitting or warping of wood or damage to the instrument s finish caused by accident or exposure to changes in or extreme instances of temperature or humidity exposure to sunlight moisture body salts or acids guitar straps or guitar stands or hangers which cause harm to the instrument e to electrical components not manufactured by OPTEK h to setups adjustments or any routine maintenance i to any instrument whose serial number is missing altered or tampered with in any fashion or j to asserted defects or damage to an instrument which has had work performed on it by or has been otherwise repaired or modified by a technician or repair person other than an OPTEK certified technician at an authorized OPTEK service center 2 Warranty Limitations THE OBLIGATIONS OF OPTEK HEREUNDER ARE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS OF THE INSTRUMENT FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN NO EVENT SHALL OPTEK BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO TIME WAGES OR LOST PROFITS OF ANY NATURE OR KIND OR FOR DAMAGES TO OR LOSS OF PROPERTY OPTEK reserves the right to modify refine or improve its instruments and pickup systems including making mechanical and electrical refinements without incurring any responsibility to modify or exchange any products purchased prior to such modifications THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF
5. the Fretlight Player Step 3 Double click the name of the video Open an Improviser Progression PC and Mac Step 1 Open the Fretlight Studio Step 2 Click on Launch the Fretlight Improviser Step 3 Click the Load song button Step 4 Click on a progression Step 5 Click the Select button on a Mac or click the Open button on a PC Light up Chords and Scales PC and Mac Step 1 Open the Fretlight Studio Step 2 Click on Launch the Fretlight Chord and Scale Library Step 3 Click the Chords and Scales button Step 4 Click a chord or scale Step 5 Click on the interactive picture to show the chord Select a root note to show the scale Install and Open Fretlight MIDI Songs PC and Mac Step 1 Open the Fretlight Studio Step 2 Click on Launch the Fretlight Player Step 3 Double click on a Fretlight song in the Fretlight Songs folder Mac Step 1 Download or move your Fretlight MIDI song to HD Users nameofyourcomputer Music Fretlight Fretlight Player Fretlight Songs Step 2 Open the Studio and click on Launch the Fretlight Player Step 3 Double click the name of your song Download Guitar Pro 6 Tab Files PC and Mac Step 1 Go to Fretlight s Song Finder www fretlight com song finder Step 2 Search asong title Step 3 Click on the song that has the highest number of stars as this will be the most accurate version Step 4 Scroll to the bottom and c
6. the truss rod performs the following action 1 Clockwise turning the truss rod in a clockwise direction will induce the neck to form a back bow 2 Counter Clockwise turning the truss rod counter clockwise will induce a forward or upward bow NOTE When turning the truss rod from back bow to forward bow or vice versa please realize that the truss rod will go slack It will turn freely as if it is loose or stripped After 4 to 5 more quarter turns of the truss rod it will catch and begin to tighten and bow the neck in the opposite direction Other Set Up Concerns A Fretlight is a normal guitar in every way except for the polymer fretboard and cable running from the neck to the back of the body You can remove the Fretlight cable from the neck if needed by pulling it straight out from the neck Please only use water to clean any finger oil or residue from the fretboard DO NOT use any solvents oils or fluids other than water at any time If you have any other questions regarding the Fretlight you are working on please feel free to contact Customer Support at 800 575 6511 14 Customer Care Please feel free to contact us at anytime we appreciate your feedback Email Sales Support and Service supportOfretlight com Live Chat www fretlight com Phone 1 800 575 6511 9 00 a m to 4 30 p m PST Monday thru Friday 15 One Year Limited Warranty Optek Music Systems Inc herein OPTEK warrants this pro
7. to use power strips or extension cords as they WILL introduce extra noise into the system For best results connect your system as shown Make sure that you are using a quality shielded guitar cable Using a cheap cable can introduce extraneous noise into your system Using Your Fretlight Beginner Players Take an interactive video lesson or play an interactive play along song Now that your Fretlight is connected to your computer you re ready to start playing We recommend you take your first lesson or jump right in and play a song Just follow these steps PC Step 1 Insert the Beginning 101 Lesson disk or the Lennon amp McCartney disk into your computer Step 2 Browse the disk Step 3 Double click on the title of the video Mac Step 1 Insert the Beginning 101 Lesson disk or the Lennon amp McCartney disk into your computer Step 2 Browse the disk Step 3 Open a new Finder window open your Home folder it will usually have your name as the title and a little home icon next to it and navigate to Macintosh HD gt Music gt Fretlight gt Fretlight Player gt Fretlight Videos Step 4 Move the Fretlight FVP video file into that location by copying and pasting or by dragging and dropping Step 5 Open the Studio and click on Launch the Fretlight Player Step 6 Double click the name of the video Beginner Intermediate Players Light up chords and scales Let s see some different chord and scale patters light up on
8. computer A menu screen will pop up with various menu options including a link to an audio message by Rusty Shaffer Inventor of the Fretlight This message gives you a good overview of how to proceed to install and enjoy your new Fretlight guitar Follow the onscreen steps 1 3 Connect the Fretlight to USB cable to your guitar and your computer NOTE The 1 4 female jack located on the USB end of your cable is for connection to the optional Fretlight dual footswitch Launch the Fretlight Studio software on your desktop by double clicking the Fretlight Studio icon which is probably on your desktop Mac Installation Insert the included Fretlight software disk into your computer Browse the disk and install Mac designated programs Connect the Fretlight to USB cable to your guitar and your computer NOTE The 1 4 female jack located on the USB end of your cable is for connection to the optional Fretlight dual footswitch Launch any of the Fretlight software programs on your computer and start jamming Quick Start LENNON by SINES Beginner y 102 Open a Fretlight Ready lee Interactive Video PC Step 1 Insert the Data DVD disk into your computer Step 2 Browse the disk Step 3 Double click on the title of the video Mac Step 1 Move your Fretlight FVP video file from the disk to HD Users nameofyourcomputer Music Fretlight Fretlight Player Fretlight Videos Step 2 Open the Studio and click on Launch
9. duct as stated below 1 Terms and Conditions Except as provided below OPTEK warrants solely to the original purchaser of this OPTEK musical instrument that the instrument purchased shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a term of one year from the receipt of product as long as the instrument is owned by the original purchaser and until the ownership of the instrument is transferred to another This Limited Warranty does not apply a to wear and tear to or breakage of frets strings nuts saddle batteries or other damage or deterioration due to normal wear and tear of the instrument or its parts or to normal wear and tear or breakage of any part of an instrument including but not limited to controls switches jacks plated surfaces tuning devices pickguards or finish or to any instrument case gig bag gig bag handles zippers latches case hardware or finish b to asserted defects or damage caused by modification misuse neglect abuse accidents acts of nature or improper maintenance of the instrument or its parts OPTEK reserves the exclusive right to make such determination of misuse modification or neglect based on inspection by OPTEK or an authorized OPTEK representative c to asserted defects involving subjective personal likes or judgments including subjective opinions regarding tonal characteristics of the instrument or grain characteristics or colors of woods d to asserted defects
10. ecific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state or province to province Optek and Fretlight are registered Trademarks of Optek Music Systems Inc O 2012 Optek Music Systems Inc All rights reserved 17
11. ess play and start rocking Step 6 Don t forget to save your song 10 Fretlight Neck amp System The 8 Pin DIN Fretlight Jack a Your Fretlight guitar has what looks like a MIDI jack mounted in the body This is NOT a 5 pin MIDI jack This is an 8 pin DIN plug The data and power trans mitted over this connection is proprietary to Optek Music Systems Inc Please do not try to plug a MIDI cable or MIDI plug into this jack or try to send any MIDI moman to your Fretlight neck Doing so will result in severe damage to your Fretlight guitar system and will VOID the warranty Your Fretlight Guitar Neck Your Fretlight neck has a circuit board in between Optek s advanced polymer fretboard and maple neck If you ever need to remove the neck from the body you will need to re attach the internal cable with the GREEN wire on the left oriented as you look down the neck to the headstock Optional Fretlight Dual Footswitch Integrating the optional Fretlight dual footswitch gives you hands free control of your Fretlight software Simply plug the Y male jack from the footswitch into the 1 4 female jack on you Fretlight to USB cable Cleaning Your Fretboard The advanced polymer fretboard acts and behaves like a normal rosewood or ebony fingerboard in many ways except for example cleaning and or sanding Please only use a dry or damp cloth water only to clean any finger oil or residue from your Fretlight fretboard DO NOT use a
12. lick on Download song name Guitar Pro Tab Step 5 Click Open and Guitar Pro 6 will automatically launch and load your Guitar Pro tab file press play and start rocking Step 6 Don t forget to save your song 6 Connection Tips Must use a 3 Pronged Power Cable Grounded Must be plugged directly into the Computer s USB port Root Hub Po Ora Must use a 3 Pronged Power Cable Grounded 1 4 Instrument Cable to the Amp 3 Prong Cable 2 Prong Cable and Power Strips and 3 to 2 Adapter Extension Chords DO When your computer is connected to a power outlet make sure it has a grounded three prong plug Most computers come standard with grounded power supplies and cables You may connect your Fretlight to a laptop without connecting the laptop to a power outlet If connecting to a desktop make sure that you are connecting the Fretlight to a root USB port most likely located on the back of the computer Make sure you are connecting your computer to a grounded power outlet that has three prongs When connected to both a computer and an amp make sure to use the pickup closest to the bridge DON T Do not use a two prong plug or a 3 to 2 adapter plug Do not use a two pronged wall outlet only use a three pronged grounded wall outlet Do not use an external USB hub Your Fretlight must be connected directly to your computer s USB port CAUTION Try not
13. ll make turns We suggest three to four turns so that you can then tighten the strings and take another look Special Note The two way truss rod has a period of neutrality from being bowed in either direction When adjusting the truss rod nut that you are turning may feel loose like it is stripped or just turning freely don t worry After 4 to 5 turns the nut will catch and you will begin to feel tension again Remember There is no exact amount of perfect relief The relief on your guitar neck will depend on what gauge strings you have and what kind of action you like as a player as well as playing style When it feels comfortable stop adjusting Being careful and taking your time when performing this procedure will produce the best results If you don t feel confident in performing this procedure you can have a guitar technician do so Any local guitar shop should have a guitar technician available 12 Frequently Asked Questions FAQ Q broke a string what do do now A You will have to purchase another string they are usually sold in a set of six Your local guitar store should have strings or you can purchase a set from us at www store fretlight com Q What does the Optional Fretlight Dual Footswitch do A It allows a player to have hands free operation of Fretlight software functions Note The optional Fretlight footswitch is not functional with Fretlight Lesson Player Q How do I operate
14. ny solvents oils or fluids other than water at anytime Doing so will VOID the warranty If you want to blend any fingernail scratches that may occur naturally over usage and time we strongly recommend lightly sanding your fretboard with a scotch brite pad or some fine steel wool hand sanding only If you use a powered sander or sanding device on your Fretlight you will VOID the warranty Because the fretboard is a polymer material you may never experience any fret migration and for the most part your Fretlight neck is going to remain more straight and true than most all other wood fingerboard necks The inert dense polymer material will also provide your tone with an increase in the natural sustain of the guitar 11 Truss Rod Adjustment Your Fretlight guitar is fitted with a two way adjustable truss rod that is accessible at the headstock Two way truss rods allow you to adjust the neck into a back bow or upward bow aka relief Start by sighting down the length of the neck Looking from the base of the body to the headstock to see if if the neck has a back bow or upward bow relief to here ee If you see a back bow you will need to turn the truss rod counter clockwise If you see too much relief or upward bow you ll need to turn the truss rod clockwise Before actually turning the truss rod loosen the strings While turning the truss rod you will not be able to do a full circle but wi
15. your Fretlight PC and Mac Step 1 Open the Fretlight Studio Step 2 Click on Launch the Fretlight Chord and Scale Library Step 3 Click the Chords and Scales button Step 4 Click a chord or scale Step 5 Click on the interactive picture to show the chord Select a root note to show the scale Intermediate amp Advanced Players Solo using different scales and chord tones A good place to work on soling techniques is the Improviser You can practice soloing over one of the 120 built in progressions in Fretlight Studio PC and Mac Step 1 Open the Fretlight Studio Step 2 Click on Launch the Fretlight Improviser Step 3 Click the Load song button Step 4 Click on a progression Step 5 Click the Select button on a Mac or click the Open button on a PC Guitar Pro 6 Fretlight Ready software optional If you ve purchased the optional Guitar Pro 6 Fretlight Ready software lets get some tab files downloaded from the internet and get them playing on your Fretlight Just follow these steps PC and Mac Step 1 Goto Fretlight s Song Finder www fretlight com song finder Step 2 Search a song title Step 3 Click on the song that has the highest number of stars as this will be the most accurate version Step 4 Scroll to the bottom and click on Download song name Guitar Pro Tab Step 5 Click Open and Guitar Pro 6 will automatically launch and load your Guitar Pro tab file pr
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