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· If a mono cable is used and the Stereo / Mono switch is in the OUT /
Stereo position, only the magnetic pickup sound will be heard.
· If the stereo "Y" cable is used with the Stereo / Mono switch set in the
IN / Mono position, both the magnetic and piezo outputs will be heard
through one amp and only the piezos through the other.
Battery
Fly models with Piezo and magnetic pickups use a 9-volt battery. It's
there to provide power to the on-board Piezo preamp and the internal
mixer. This unique mixer circuit uses sophisticated voltage-doubling
synthesis circuitry that gives you twice the clean headroom, compared
to common on-board electronics. This circuit enables the Fly to blend
the magnetic pickups with the active Piezos, expanding the range of
tonal options.
The battery has a useful life of approximately 100 hours. It's turned
on when a cable is plugged into the guitar. To extend battery life,
please remember to remove the plug when you're not playing your
guitar.
BATTERY STATUS LIGHT
· BATTERY COMPARTMENT: The 9-volt battery slides into the side of
the guitar next to the strap button. To replace the battery, loosen the
two screws. They are designed to stay captive in the cover plate. The
best screwdriver to use is a dime, as it can't scratch the finish on the
cover. To replace the cover, hold it firmly in its nest before tightening
the screws.
Piezo Balance Trim Pot
Your guitar is equipped with a Piezo Balance Control. We set this
control at the factory so that the full volume outputs of the Piezo and
magnetic systems are equal. Since string gauges and pickup height
affect the output of the magnetic pickups, you may want to change the
relative levels of the two systems by adjusting the Piezo gain.
To do this, remove the control cover, and adjust the small, white knob
mounted on the circuit board. This trim pot controls the gain (output)
of the Piezo pickup.
The battery status light is on
the control cover. When the
battery is good, this red LED
flashes for an instant when
the guitar is plugged in. When
the battery is low, the light
will glow continuously while
plugged in. You then have
approximately two hours of
battery power left. Finally, a
distorted output signal or a
high-pitched whistle will
serve as an audio reminder
that the battery is dead.
SOFTER
Piezo Frequency Response
The Piezo system has a far greater treble response than the normal
magnetic pickups. Some amps will have no trouble with the additional
high frequency output, but others will distort. If you are getting
distortion, you may want to decrease the gain of the Piezo pickup. The
way to do this is to lower the Piezo volume and/or roll off some of the
treble on either the amp or the guitar.
Control Cover
When replacing the control cover (on piezo equipped Fly guitars),
make sure that the red LED battery status light fits inside the clear
plastic lens on the control cover. Before replacing the screws that
secure the cover, insert a cord into the guitar's jack to activate the
light so that you can check its visibility. On vibrato guitars, also insure
that the step-stop switch protrudes through its slot.
Ground Loops
Sometimes when using two amps, there may be a loud hum when the
guitar is plugged into the second amp. This hum is caused by a
ground loop. This ground loop isn't the fault of the guitar (or the
amps for that matter), but rather the result of essential electrical safety
code requirements. Ground loops can occur whenever two pieces of
electronic equipment are connected.
NOTE: Do Not Disconnect Or Otherwise Attempt To Defeat Ground Connections On Your
Electrical Equipment !!
There is ONLY ONE safe way to rid yourself of ground loops: Use a
Direct Box with a ground lift to isolate the two amps. Plug the
magnetic end of the stereo "Y" cable into one amp and the piezo end
into the Direct Box. Plug the Direct Box's output into a balanced input
on the second amp.
A D J U S T I N G Y O U R P A R K E R
FLY GUITAR
As with all fine musical instruments, a little care and maintenance go a
long way toward preserving your investment.
If you're unfamiliar with adjusting instruments, we suggest that you
take your Fly to a qualified guitar technician. He or she can help
demonstrate these adjustments and you can decide which ones you
might prefer to have made professionally.
Additional support information can be found on the Parker web site at:
www.parkerguitars.com.
LOUDER
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