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- Page 1 USER GUIDE F1 AURA™...
- Page 2 We are confi dent F1 Aura will both enhance and inspire your music making. Despite its simple and clean appearance, F1 Aura features a powerful set of tone shaping controls and programmability. We urge you to read through this user guide and spend some time getting familiar with its operation, so that you may easily realize the system’s full potential.
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Page 3: Quick Start
Quick Start Before you begin, set the controls as shown: 1. Plug in • Use a ¼-inch instrument cable. 2. T une up • Press and hold the Volume knob until the tuner comes on. When engaged, the Tuner mutes the output. - Page 4 Play/Edit and the Multi-function Controls About the multi-function controls F1 Aura packs an incredible amount of features into a small, elegant design. In order to achieve this, both the Edit and Volume knobs contain a momentary switch. Rather than just turning a knob, pressing down on it will gain access to one or more features.
- Page 5 Play / Edit F1 Aura operates in two modes: Play and Edit. Play is for selecting the most frequently used controls while Edit gives you access to many more features. Play When you plug in, F1 Aura powers up into Play mode. In Play mode, Volume, Blend and Phase can be adjusted.
- Page 6 Play Mode Controls Measure – Press together to start Anti-feedback search Blend Volume: turn for volume Tuner: press + hold 2 seconds press to exit tuner More More Phase: press to toggle Image Pickup...
- Page 7 Volume Turn Volume • For the cleanest noise-free sound, set Volume as high as possible without causing your amp or mixer to distort. Phase Press and release Volume • Use the Phase setting to improve bass response at low volume and suppress feedback at high volume. Press the Volume knob several times and leave it in the position most pleasing to your ear.
- Page 8 Automatic Anti-Feedback Use this search-and-destroy Anti-Feedback circuit in addition to Phase to control feedback during a performance. F1 Aura’s automatic Anti-Feedback circuit can apply up to three separate notch fi lters, which are very precise tone controls that reduce only a tiny piece of the audio band. When activated, the...
- Page 9 While the Anti-Feedback control is very effective, it’s best if you spend some time while setting up before a performance and catch any issues before you begin to play. With some practice, you’ll fi nd you can also use it to “fi x” any resonant notes that may stand out in a particular venue.
- Page 10 Adjust its value by turning the Edit knob. A number is displayed and the tuner’s sharp/fl at LEDs indicate positive/negative values. Note: F1 Aura is programmable and automatically saves your settings. To exit Edit mode, wait 10 seconds for the display to go dark, or press + hold the Edit knob for 2 seconds.
- Page 11 1. Press to enter Press Edit repeatedly to select next parameter. Edit mode. Press Press Press Image Pickup Pickup Select Treble EQ Mid EQ 2. Turn Edit to adjust The sharp and flat LEDs indicate + or - values. parameter value. 3.
- Page 12 Edit Mode Controls (cont.) Image Select F1 Aura is factory loaded with Images created especially for this instrument. Each Image corresponds to a different microphone type and position. Contact the guitar’s manufacturer to identify the microphone associated with each Image.
- Page 13 Compressor The Compressor (C) parameter adjusts several settings within a sophisticated automatic leveling circuit. As you increase the value, your overall playing dynamics become increasingly limited, making softer notes louder while controlling loud spikes in your playing. This can be helpful in performances where you desire a more even level to your playing.
- Page 14 Edit Mode Controls (cont.) Image EQ You can program unique EQ settings for each of the Images. Unlike other Edit mode parameters, unique tone settings are saved with each Image and recalled when an Image is selected. In order to prevent dramatic or unwanted changes, the Image EQ’s Treble, Mid, and Bass controls are separated from the Pickup EQ and located “under”...
- Page 15 Edit Mode Parameters Image Select Image Treble EQ Pickup Treble EQ Image Mid EQ Pickup Mid EQ Image Bass EQ Pickup Bass EQ Pickup/Image Blend Compressor Anti-Feedback...
- Page 16 Power Plug in the guitar, and F1 Aura switches on. To conserve the battery, remove the instrument cable from the guitar when the system is not in use. The tuner display will fl ash at power-up to tell you the preamp is on.
- Page 17 Restore Factory Defaults 1. Press + hold the Edit knob while plugging in the guitar. Continue to hold the Edit knob down when the tuner displays an “R.” 2. Continue to hold the Edit knob, then press the Volume knob. Release both knobs.
- Page 19 Electrical Specifi cations Digital Signal Path: A/D, D/A conversion: 24-bit Signal Processing: 32-bit Typical in-use current consumption @ 9VDC: 18mA Typical 9V lithium battery life: 54 hours Typical 9V alkaline battery life: 27 hours Nominal output impedance: 1k Ohm Recommended load impedance: 10k Ohm and up Maximum output level (onset of clipping): +5dBV...
- Page 20 www.fi shman.com 513-300-160 Rev A 11-09...