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Owner’s Manual

Summary of Contents for Fretlight

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ... Software Installation 5 Quick Start 7 Connection Tips 9 Getting Started 11 Fretlight Neck System 12 Truss Rod Adjustment 13 Customer FAQ 14 Service Note 15 Customer Care 16 Fretlight Limited Warranty Table of Contents ...

Page 3: ...r 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 Fretlight Beginner 101 102 Lennon and McCartney QUICKSTART Interactive Video Interactive Play Along Guide Lessons Video 10 ft Whammy Bar for Truss Rod and Bridge Fretlight to USB Tremolo B...

Page 4: ...ale jack located on the USB end of your cable is for connection to the optional Fretlight dual footswitch Step 3 Launch the Fretlight Studio software on your desktop by double clicking the Fretlight Studio icon which is probably on your desktop Mac Installation Step 1 Insert the included Fretlight software disk into your computer Browse the disk and install Mac designated programs Step 2 Connect t...

Page 5: ...eofyourcomputer Music Fretlight Fretlight Player Fretlight Videos Step 2 Open the Studio and click on Launch 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 o...

Page 6: ...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 a song title Step 3 Click on the song that has...

Page 7: ...Connection Tips 3 Prong Cable 2 Prong Cable and 3 to 2 Adapter Power Strips and Extension Chords 7 ...

Page 8: ...d 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 to use po...

Page 9: ...ow 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 Music Fretlight Fretlight Player 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 B...

Page 10: ... 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 Go to 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 wil...

Page 11: ...ply plug the male jack from the footswitch into the 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 any solvent...

Page 12: ...our 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 exac...

Page 13: ... 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 I 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 ...

Page 14: ... 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 straigh...

Page 15: ...ree to contact us at anytime we appreciate your feedback Email Sales Support and Service support fretlight com Live Chat www fretlight com Phone 1 800 575 6511 9 00 a m to 4 30 p m PST Monday thru Friday Customer Care ...

Page 16: ...dity 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 pe...

Page 17: ...ent 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 specific legal rights and you may ...

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