Fender G-DEC Operation Manual
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OWNER’S MANUAL
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• 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. Heed all
warnings.
• 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.
• WARNING: To prevent damage, fire or shock hazard, do
not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
• Unplug the AC power line cord before cleaning the unit
exterior (use a damp cloth only). Wait until the unit is
completely dry before reconnecting it to power.
• Maintain at least 6 inches of unobstructed air space
behind the unit to allow for proper ventilation and
cooling of the unit.
• This product should be located away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, or other products that
produce heat.
• This product may be equipped with a polarized plug
(one blade wider than the other). This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of this plug.
• Protect the power cord from being pinched or abraded.
• This product should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when: the power supply cord or the plug has
been damaged; or objects have fallen, or liquid has been
spilled onto the product; or the product has been
exposed to rain; or the product does not appear to
operate normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance; or the product has been dropped, or the
enclosure damaged.
• Only use a cart or stand with this product that is
recommended by this product’s manufacturer.
• The power supply cord of this product should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time, or during electrical storms.
• Do not drip nor splash liquids, nor place liquid filled
containers on the unit.
• CAUTION: No user serviceable parts inside, refer
servicing to qualified personnel only.
• Fender®amplifiers and loudspeaker systems are
capable of producing very high sound pressure levels
which may cause temporary or permanent hearing
damage. Use care when setting and adjusting volume
levels during use.
FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
within the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide a reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and if not used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications and there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures: reorient or relocate
the receiving antenna, increase the separation
between the equipment and receiver, connect the
equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
of the receiver. Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician if help is needed.
A PRODUCT OF:
FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION
CORONA, CALIFORNIA USA
Trademarks:
Fender®, G–DEC®, Blackface™ and Dyna–Touch™ are trademarks of FMIC.
Other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
© 2006 FMIC. All rights reserved.
Important Safety Instructions
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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. 50 permanent presets
furnish a diverse collection always available to you.
Another 50 rewritable presets store the bands that
you create for your music and playing style.
G–DEC is the ultimate practice tool whether you are
just starting out or playing professionally. As a
beginner, you can have an instructor plug into the
rear input. To learn a new song you can plug your CD
or MP3 player into the G–DEC and play along. For
difficult licks you can record a phrase and play it in a
continuous loop—at half speed if necessary!
Seasoned players enjoy G–DEC as a songwriting
partner or jamming buddy.
G–DEC also has MIDI ports which allow you to link
up with other G–DEC players to trade presets.
Connect G–DEC to your computer* to backup
presets or play General MIDI files through G–DEC!
It’s time to jam—with G–DEC at your command!
*MIDI capable sound card (or MIDI-to-USB device) and
MIDI software required.
Each G–DEC Preset is a complete “band!” Modify any component or select another from the G–DEC arsenal:
• 17 Guitar Amplifiers, each with Gain, Volume, Tone, Compressor, Timbre and Noise Gate parameters
• 29 studio-quality Effects (many in stereo), each with 4 adjustable parameters
• 10 Reverbs with adjustable levels
• 70 Drum Patterns (+1 Metronome) with Tempo, Key, Drum Level, Bass Level and Accompaniment Level parameters
G–DEC MIDI ports provide expanded functionality with your computer and other G–DEC players!
• Trade and backup presets
• Play MIDI files
• Update G–DEC software if necessary
• Front panel MIDI IN and MIDI OUT ports
G–DEC delivers world-class Fender tone and world-standard Fender quality!
• Second input jack for a friend or instructor
• On–board digital chromatic tuner
• Phones jack can be used with stereo headphones or as a stereo line out jack
• Shoulder strap
• 14-second Phrase Sampler
• On-board General MIDI synthesizer
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Introduction
Features
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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. DRUMS - Press to access the Drums Mode menus
(see page 10).
D. START-STOP - Press to start and stop the drum loop.
The START-STOP button flashes in time with the tempo.
You can also use START-STOP to set the tempo:
Shortcut 1—Hold START-STOP while rotating the Data
Wheel.
Shortcut 2—Hold DRUMS while tapping START-STOP
to the beat, to set the tempo by “feel.”
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TUNER - Press to activate the Tuner (the G–DEC
speaker mutes automatically).
F. PHRASE SAMPLER - Use the Phrase Sampler to
record up to 14 seconds of G–DEC audio for playback.
Press:
Record—to start sampling
Play—to playback the phrase
Stop—to end a recording or playback in progress
You can change the recording source, playback speed
and many other Phrase Sampler settings through the
Auxiliary/Phrase Mode menus (see page 10).
G. DISPLAY - Shows you information about the current
preset in Play Mode (see page 8), and menus of G–DEC
settings when you press a Mode button {C, H}.
H.AUX / UTILITY / FX / AMP - Press to access the
corresponding Mode menus (see pages 9-11).
I. SAVE - Saves the current G–DEC settings to a user
preset (U00-U49).
J. EXIT - Press to return to Play Mode.
K. DATA WHEEL - Selects presets in Play Mode and
adjusts G–DEC settings in the other Modes.
L. VOLUME - Adjusts the overall loudness of the G–DEC.
M. TONE - Adjusts the tone characteristics of your guitar.
The Tone control does not affect the Drum section or
the Auxiliary Input sound.
N. MIDI IN/OUT - To transfer presets from your G–DEC:
Connect MIDI OUT to the MIDI IN port on another
G–DEC (or your computer) using a MIDI cable. Then
use Utility Mode (see page 11) and initiate either a
“Dump Preset” to transfer the current preset, or a
“Dump All” to transfer all presets. The receiving G–DEC
will prompt you to select a preset to overwrite before a
“Dump Preset” is completed.
To play General MIDI files on your computer through
your G–DEC: Connect MIDI OUT on your properly
configured computer sound card (or interface), to MIDI
IN on the G–DEC. Then load and play the file in your
MIDI playback software on your computer.
Control Panel Overview
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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. AUX IN - Auxiliary input for your CD or MP3 player.
Playback music through your G–DEC for
accompaniment or to learn songs. Connect the
(headphones) output on your player to the AUX IN
“RCA” jacks using the proper cable or adapter. You can
select a “focus” filter and adjust the auxiliary input level
through the Aux Mode menus (see page 10).
S. INPUT - An extra input for an instructor or a friend to
plug into.
Rear Panel
How Do I...?
SWITCH DRUM PATTERNS?
Press DRUMS, then
rotate the Data Wheel.
RECORD/PLAY A PHRASE?
Press
Record /
Play.
MODIFY PHRASE SAMPLER
AND AUX INPUT FUNCTIONS?
Use AUX Mode (see page 10).
RENAME A PRESET?
Press UTILITY, then
rotate the Data Wheel.
Play Mode Shor
Play Mode Shor
tcut
tcut—Press and hold this button while rotating the Data Wheel to make a quick adjustment without leaving Play Mode.
SWITCH GUITAR EFFECTS?
Press FX, then
rotate the Data Wheel.
SWITCH GUITAR AMPS?
Press AMP, then
rotate the Data Wheel.
SWITCH PRESETS?
Rotate the Data Wheel
(in Play Mode).
RETURN TO PLAY MODE?
Press EXIT.
SAVE MY CURRENT CHANGES?
Press SAVE, rotate the Data Wheel,
then press SAVE again.
START OR STOP DRUM LOOP?
Press START–STOP.
USE THE TUNER?
Press TUNER.
ADJUST DISPLAY CONTRAST?
Press and hold EXIT while
rotating the Data Wheel.
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