First Act Discovery FI400, Discovery FI409, Discovery Rockin’ Rhythm FI400, Discovery Rockin’ Rhythm FI409 Instruction Manual

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BEFORE YOU PLAY

INSTALL BATTERIES

Always ask an adult to install the batteries for you.

This guitar uses 3 size AA (1.5 V) batteries (included).

Loosen the screw on the battery compartment door with a Phillips head screwdriver. Open the compartment and refer to the image inside to install the batteries. Pay close attention to the negative (–) and positive (+) ends of the battery to be sure they are placed correctly. Incorrect installation of batteries can damage the guitar or cause an electrical hazard. Close the battery door and tighten the screw.

Note: If the batteries start to wear out, the guitar’s sound may deteriorate. If this happens, install a new set of batteries. If you are not going to play for a long time, remove the batteries from the guitar. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) and rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.

PLAYING THE ROCKIN’ RHYTHM GUITAR

The Rockin’

FI400/ FI409

ROCKIN’ RHYTHM GUITAR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Congratulations on your new guitar! Please read this guide carefully before you begin playing.

GUITAR STYLE 1-3

To change the style of the guitar licks, press the GUITAR STYLE 1-3 button on the Pad 2 controls. There are three styles to choose from.

RHYTHM

Press RHYTHM SELECT 1-3 OR 4-6 to choose a rhythm. Each button has 3 rhythms - just press the button again to change the rhythm.

Rhythm Guitar

1. Speaker

2. Power On

3. Power Off

4. Tempo Up

5. Tempo Down

6. Rhythm Select 1-3

7. Rhythm Select 4-6

8. Stop

9. Volume Up

10. Volume Down

11. Fret Keys 1-8

POWER

To play, press the ON button. To turn power off, press the OFF button.

STOP

Press STOP to exit any mode.

VOLUME

Press the VOLUME UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the volume.

TEMPO

Press the TEMPO UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the tempo.

AUTOMATIC POWER OFF

If no keys are pressed for 60 seconds, the keyboard will power off.

FRET KEYS

Press any of the FRET KEYS (1-8) to play guitar melodies or “licks”.

12. Solo Loop Selection 1-3

13. Solo Loop Selection 4-6

14. Pad 1 Effect Selection Key

15. Guitar Style Selection 1-3

16. Pad 2 Style Selection Key (1-8)

17. Pad 2 Effect Selection Key (1-6)

18. Scratch Pad 1

19. Scratch Pad 2

20. LED Indicator

21. MP3 Input (on side)

While a rhythm is playing: Press the FRET KEYS to play licks over the rhythm. Press PAD 1 to add rhythm effects. Press PAD 2 to add sound effects.

Press STOP to exit the rhythm. To re-start the last rhythm, press PAD 1.

SOLO LOOP

Press SOLO LOOP 1-3 OR 4-6 to choose a solo loop, then press any FRET KEY to begin the loop.

Each button has 3 rhythms - just press the button again to change the rhythm.

While the loop is playing: Press the FRET KEYS to play ﬁll-in licks. Press PAD 2 to add sound effects.

Press STOP to exit the loop.

PAD 1

Add sound effects to the rhythm with PAD 1. Press EFFECT 1-4 on the Pad 1 controls to choose an effect. You can press the PAD on either side to get different effects.

There are 4 sound effects, just press EFFECT 1-4 again to change the sound effect:

Effect 1 – Tempo: Press the pad forward or backward to speed up or slow down the tempo of the rhythm. Effect 2 – Volume: Press the pad forward or backward to raise or lower the volume of the rhythm. Effect 3 – Reverse: Press the pad forward or backward to play the rhythm forward or backward. Effect 4 – Beat-Looping: Press the pad to stay on one beat for as long as you are touching the pad.

Note: Pad 1 may only be used in Rhythm Mode.

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PAD 2

Use PAD 2 to play 8 sound effects in 6 different styles. Press the Pad 2 Effect Selection button to choose an effect, and then press 1-6 EFFECT on the Pad 2 controls.

Style 1 – Reverse: Press the pad forward or backward to play the effect forward or backward. Style 2 – Two Effects: Press the pad in either direction for two randomly chosen effects. Style 3 – Echo Effect: Press the pad to play the effect with an echo. Style 4 – All Effects: Press the pad in different spots to play each of the 8 effects. Style 5 – Pitch Effect: Press the pad forward or backward to change the pitch of the effect. Style 6 – Random: Press the pad to play a random assortment of effects.

Use PAD 2 to add cool sound effects in Rhythm mode or while playing a solo loop.

MP3 Input

The 1/8-inch input jack lets you plug in your MP3 player and play along with your favorite tunes.

Important Safety Instructions

Please read this section carefully.

1. Read and follow these instructions.

2. Do not use this device near water.

3. Clean only with a dry cloth.

4. Do not use near any heat sources such as radiators, heaters, or stoves.

5. Only use the attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

6. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when the drum pad has been damaged in any way, liquid has been spilled onto the drum pad, the drum pad has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNINGS

1. Do not change the parts without professional instructions. Any change may cause malfunctions.

2. When the guitar is not in use for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid battery corrosion.

3. Keep the wrapping bag out of the reach of children to avoid a choking hazard.

4. Always move the guitar carefully to avoid damage to outer covering and inner components.

5. The guitar should not come in contact with acid or alkali. It should not be operated where there is corrosive or excessively moist air around to avoid corrosion of the electrical contacts.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, 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 or a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

Warning: Changes or modiﬁcations to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Customer Assistance

Phone: 888.551.1115 Email: info@ﬁrstact.com

Colors and speciﬁcations depicted on this guide may vary slightly from your product.