Line6 Firehawk FX Pilot’s Guide
FIREHAWK FX
PILOT’S GUIDE
40-00-0363 Rev E Pilot’s Guide also available at www.line6.com/manuals ©2015 Line 6, Inc.
Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO
NOT OPEN
WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THE APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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 o 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 dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
The lightning symbol within a triangle means “electrical caution!” It
indicates the presence of information about operating voltage and
potential risks of electrical shock.
Please Note: Line 6 is a registered trademark of Line 6, Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries. FIREHAWK, AMPLIFi, James Tyler Variax and
Variax are trademarks of Line 6, Inc. All rights reserved. iPod touch®, iPhone® and iPad® are trademarks of Apple, Inc. registered in the U.S. and other
countries. App StoreSM is a service mark of Apple, Inc. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Line 6 is
under license. Android™ and Google Play™ are trademarks of Google, Inc. Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries. ASIO® is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
The exclamation point within a triangle means “caution!” Please read
the information next to all caution signs.
You should read these Important Safety Instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
• This apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
• The appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
• Connect only to AC power outlets rated: 100/120V 220/240V 50/60Hz (depending on the voltage range of the included power supply).
• Prolonged listening at high volume levels may cause irreparable hearing loss and/or damage. Always be sure to practice “safe listening.”
• Service is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as:
• Power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
• Liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus.
• The unit has been exposed to rain or moisture.
• The unit is dropped or the enclosure is damaged.
• The unit does not operate normally or changes in performance in a signicant way.
• This apparatus should only be used at temperatures between 0° and 50° C.
• NB # CE2200
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WELCOME TO FIREHAWK FX - STAGE, STUDIO & BEYOND
07B Riffer Madness
Firehawk FX takes the guitar multi-eects processor to the next level
by literally placing the power of great guitar tone right in the palm of your
hand. The hardware delivers the sonic fortitude of Line 6 HD modeling
with a exible array of connectivity for live performance and recording.
The software app leverages the power of your mobile device for alluring
visual tone creation & deep editing, online tone sharing & downloads,
and wireless streaming of the music library on your mobile device.
Firehawk FX Features
• High-performance oor eects processor
• Over 250 Classic and HD models of guitar amps, cabs, stompboxes
and studio eects
• Bluetooth® audio streaming from your device (compatible with iOS,
Android™, and Mac® or PC)
• Low-latency, USB direct recording to Mac®, Windows® and iPad®
(iPad® requires an Apple® Camera Connection Kit adapter)
Top Panel Controls
• Maximum connectivity, including Standard & Variax® Guitar Inputs,
1/4-Inch & XLR Balanced Outputs, FX Loop, Pedal Control and
more!
Firehawk Remote App
• Wirelessly control and edit every aspect of your guitar rig
• Create, edit, download and share an unlimited number of tones
with the Line 6 online community
• Jam along with the music that lives on your mobile device using
wireless playback through Firehawk FX
• Made for iPhone® 6 Plus, iPhone® 6, iPhone® 5s, iPhone®
5c, iPhone® 5, iPhone® 4S, iPad® (4th generation), iPad® (3rd
generation), iPad® 2, iPad® mini, iPad® mini 2, iPad® Air, and iPod
touch® (5th generation)
• Compatible with many Android™ phones and tablets running
Android™ 4.2 or later. See www.line6.com/android for details
• Download the latest version of the free Firehawk Remote iOS
application in the App StoreSM, or get the latest version of the free
Firehawk Remote Android™ app in the Google Play™ Store
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1. LCD Display - The Firehawk FX display is multifunctional, showing
dierent information depending on the footswitches and modes you
access. In most cases, you’ll see the Bank & Preset location and title
for the currently loaded tone. We cover other items shown in the LCD
display throughout this Guide.
2. Bluetooth® Pairing Button - Using Bluetooth® technology, your
Firehawk FX communicates wirelessly with your mobile device.
Before running the Firehawk Remote app, you'll need to pair
Firehawk FX with your mobile device as follows:
• Enter Pairing mode on the Firehawk FX by pressing the Bluetooth®
button on the top panel - it will ash.
• Enter Bluetooth® Pairing mode on your iOS device, or open the
Bluetooth® Settings menu on your Android™ device.
• Your Firehawk FX device’s unique name will appear on your mobile
device. Android™ users may need to select "Scan for Devices" to
refresh the list of available Bluetooth® devices.
• Select your Firehawk FX unit's unique name on your mobile device
- this completes the pairing conguration and you are ready for
wireless operation!
3. Tone Controls - When using Firehawk Remote with your mobile
device, all tone adjustments can be made using the app Editor
screen. You can also tweak your guitar sound manually with these
Firehawk FX onboard Tone Controls:
• DRIVE: Adjusts the current Amp Model's Drive level.
• BASS, MID, TREBLE: Adjusts the Bass, Mid and Treble levels for
the current Amp Model's tone stack.
• FX: Adjusts the FX parameter assigned to the “FX Tweak” feature as
part of the Preset. This assignment can be edited in the Firehawk
Remote app.
• REVERB: Adjusts the Reverb level for the current Preset.
4. Master Volume Knob - This big knob controls the overall output
level, as well as provides easy access to your guitar level and the
current Amp Model's volume for individual adjustment.
Master Volume LED ring
Master Volume LED Ring - The ring of LEDs surrounding the Master
Volume knob lights up in various ways, depending on the current
parameter being adjusted.
• Selectable Volume Modes: There are three volume modes
available, which are accessed by pressing the Master Volume knob
to adjust each of the following parameters:
• Master Volume: When the LEDs are lit red, the knob adjusts the
overall volume output from the device. Press the knob once to
access the Guitar Level mode.
• Guitar Level: When the LEDs are lit white, the knob
independently adjusts the guitar (and Variax) level. This allows
you to balance the level of your guitar versus music playback.
Press the knob once to access the Channel Volume mode.
• Amp Model Channel Volume: When the LEDs are lit pink,
the knob independently adjusts the Channel Volume for the
current Preset's Amp Model. This is oered as an alternative to
adjusting the Amp volume within the Firehawk Remote app.
Press the knob once to return to Master Volume mode.
• Tone Controls: When any Tone knob on the device is adjusted, its
current Preset-stored level is indicated by a single red LED. All other
LEDs are lit white to display the current level as you turn the knob.
NOTE: Also see the later Live Edit Mode section for additional editing
options.
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