¨ OWNER’S MANUAL
✧ 2 G-DEC ✧ Important Safety Instructions • This symbol warns the user of dangerous voltage levels localized within the enclosure of the unit. • This symbol advises the user to read all accompanying literature for safe operation of the unit. • Read, retain, and follow all instructions. warnings. Heed all • Only connect the electric line cord to an earth grounded AC receptacle in accordance with the voltage and frequency ratings listed under INPUT POWER on the rear panel of this product.
✧ G-DEC ✧ 3 Introduction G–DEC® Guitar Digital Entertainment Center includes everybody in the band but you! Inside G–DEC you will find a versatile drummer, skilled bass player and flexible accompanist for virtually any style of music. And for you, the guitarist: G–DEC is a warehouse of amplifiers and effects, and what’s better—these are ready for your sound check! Turn the G–DEC Data Wheel to access a diverse collection of band setups.
✧ 4 G-DEC ✧ Control Panel Overview A. INPUT - Plug your guitar in here. B. PHONES - Plug in your headphones for private listening or connect a pair of powered speakers (such as commonly used with computers); the G–DEC speaker mutes automatically. Enjoy the G–DEC’s many stereo effects through this jack. You can also connect PHONES to “Audio In” on your computer to record with your favorite recording software. NOTE: You will need the proper cables, adapters and/or equipment for these connections. C.
✧ G-DEC ✧ 5 Rear Panel O. POWER - Switches the G–DEC on-off. P. POWER CORD SOCKET - Connect your G–DEC to an A/C outlet using the included power cord. Q. FUSE - Protects your G–DEC from electrical faults. Replace a blown fuse only with the type and rating specified below the fuse holder. To remove the fuse holder: Unplug the G–DEC power cord from the socket to expose the fuse holder. Use a small screwdriver to pry out the fuse holder using the notch on top. R.
✧ 6 G-DEC ✧ Play Mode Play Mode is the normal G–DEC mode, active at start-up. Play guitar, select presets and play the drum loop (or the phrase sampler) in Play Mode. Press EXIT to return to Play Mode from any other mode (Play Mode activates automatically after 60 seconds of inactivity in the other modes). Information about the current preset is displayed in Play Mode: PRESET NUMBER PRESET NAME (Highlighted if preset is modified.
✧ G-DEC ✧ 7 Amp Mode Use AMP Mode to select an amplifier type (first menu), then modify that amplifier’s settings in menus 2–9. Menu 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Amp Menu Items AMP TYPE GAIN AMP VOLUME BASS MIDDLE TREBLE COMPRESSOR TIMBRE NOISE GATE Settings—(Function) Tweed–1, 2, 3, Blackface–1, 2, 3, Dyna-Touch–1, 2, 3, 4, British–1, 2, 3, Modern–1, 2, 3, Acoustic 1-10 — (Adjusts amplifier distortion level.) 1-10 — (Adjusts the volume of the current amplifier relative to other presets.
✧ 8 G-DEC ✧ FX/Reverb Mode (continued) Use FX/Reverb Mode to select a reverb type (menu 7), and adjust reverb level (menu 8). Reverb Type Menu 7 NONE AMBIENT SMALL ROOM LARGE ROOM SMALL HALL LARGE HALL ARENA SMALL PLATE LARGE PLATE SPRING 63 SPRING Reverb Level Menu 8 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 Drums Mode Use DRUMS Mode to select a drum pattern (first menu), then modify that drum pattern’s settings in menus 2–6.
✧ G-DEC ✧ 9 Utility Mode Use UTILITY Mode to rename presets, lock memory, transfer presets (MIDI) and manage the system. Menu Utility Menu Items 1 EDIT PRESET NAME 2 MEMORY LOCK 3 DUMP PRESET 4 DUMP ALL 5 FACTORY RESTORE 6 AMP UPDATE Procedure—(Function) Rotate Data Wheel, then follow the instructions displayed on screen. Rotate Data Wheel — (Prevents accidental preset saves and MIDI dumps, but NOT a Factory Reset, see below.
✧ 10 G-DEC ✧ Updating the G–DEC Software The above MIDI configuration will also allow you to update your G–DEC software if and when an update becomes available from Fender, downloadable from http://www.fender.com. G–DEC update information will be made available from the download site. In general, to perform this operation, access the “Amp Update” item in the Utility Menu (see Utility Mode, page 11) and follow the on-screen instructions. Press Save to start the process.
✧ G-DEC ✧ Another fun thing to try with two G–DECs is to connect them with a MIDI cable as described above for a synchronized jam session or lesson! On the G–DEC with the MIDI Out port connected, select a desired preset to jam along with. On the other G–DEC select any guitar tone desired. Then press Start/Stop on the first G–DEC to 11 start the drum pattern. The MIDI data is then sent from the first G–DEC to the second and is synchronized.
✧ 12 G-DEC ✧ APPENDIX (continuation): MIDI CHANNEL – (Any except Channel 10) PROGRAM CHANGE GENERAL MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE GENERAL MIDI 65 Soprano Sax 97 FX 1 (Rain) 66 Alto Sax 98 FX 2 (Soundtrack) 67 Tenor Sax 99 FX 3 (Crystal) 68 Baritone Sax 100 FX 4 (Atmosphere) 69 Oboe 101 FX 5 (Brightness) 70 English Horn 102 FX 6 (Goblins) 71 Bassoon 103 FX 7 (Echoes) 72 Clarinet 104 FX 8 (Sci-Fi) 73 Piccolo 105 Sitar 74 Flute 106 Banjo 75 Recorder 107 Shamisen 76 Pan
✧ G-DEC ✧ 13 Specifications TYPE: PR 520 PART NUMBER: 2350000000 (120V, 60Hz) US 2350000900 (120V, 60Hz) US DS 2350001900 (110V, 60Hz) TW DS 2350003900 (240V, 50Hz) AUS DS 2350004900 (230V, 50Hz) UK DS 2350005900 (220V, 50Hz) ARG DS 2350006900 (230V, 50Hz) EUR DS 2350007900 (100V, 50Hz) JPN DS 2350009900 (220V, 60Hz) ROK DS POWER REQUIREMENTS: 50W POWER OUTPUT: 15W RMS into 8Ω @ 5%THD POWER AMP INPUT IMPEDANCE: 1MΩ FUSES: 630mA, 250V for 100/110/120V versions 315mA, 250V for 220V/230V
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