Fishman Isys User manual

USER GUIDE
ISYS ONBOARD PREAMPS
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Isys Quick Start
1. Set the controls • Set volume off and the contour control to off (button
out).
2. Plug in • Connect the Isys to an amplifier or PA with a ¼-inch instrument
cable. The batt light will flash once quickly to indicate it has switched on.
3. Turn up • Raise the volume and adjust the contour control to your liking.

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Isys Controls
Volume • For the cleanest signal, set the volume knob as high as possible,
without causing distortion or feedback.
Contour • This one-button tone control lets you choose between a natural
sound with no EQ (button out) or a “Scooped” sound with emphasized treble
and bass and reduced midrange (button in).
Phase • Use the phase switch to improve bass response at low volume and
suppress feedback at high volume.
When the batt lamp lights steadily it is time to change the battery (approx. 125
hours of use). To conserve the battery, unplug the instrument when not in use.

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Isys T Quick Start
1. Set the controls • Set volume off and the contour control to off (button
out).
2. Plug in • Connect the Isys T to an amplifier or PA with a ¼-inch instrument
cable. The batt light will flash once quickly to indicate it has switched on.
3. Tune up • Press the tuner button. When it’s on, the tuner mutes the
signal. Press again to exit.
4. Turn up • Raise the volume and adjust the contour control to your liking.

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Isys T Controls
Volume • For the cleanest signal, set the volume knob as high as possible,
without causing distortion or feedback.
Contour • This one-button tone control lets you choose between a natural
sound with no EQ (button out) or a “Scooped” sound with emphasized treble
and bass and reduced midrange (button in).
Phase • Use the phase switch to improve bass response at low volume and
suppress feedback at high volume.
Tune • Use the tuner lights as shown below to tune your instrument.
When the batt lamp lights steadily it is time to change the battery (approx. 125
hours of use). To conserve the battery, unplug the instrument when not in use.
“A” note
below pitch
“A” note
in tune
“A” note
above pitch
“A#” note
in tune

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Isys Plus Quick Start
1. Set the controls • Set volume off and bass and treble controls to center.
2. Plug in • Connect the Isys Plus to an amplifier or PA with a ¼-inch instrument
cable. The batt light will flash once quickly to indicate it has switched on.
3. Tune up • Press the tuner button. When it’s on, the tuner mutes the
signal. Press again to exit.
4. Turn up • Raise the volume and adjust the bass and treble controls to your
liking.

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Isys Plus Controls
Volume • For the cleanest signal, set the volume knob as high as possible,
without causing distortion or feedback.
Bass • Boost here to add depth and weight to the sound of the guitar.
Treble • Boost to cut through the mix. Cut to mellow and subdue the sound.
Phase • Use the phase switch to improve bass response at low volume and
suppress feedback at high volume.
Tune • Use the tuner lights as shown below to tune your instrument.
When the batt lamp lights steadily it is time to change the battery (approx. 110
hours of use). To conserve the battery, unplug the instrument when not in use.
“A” note
below pitch
“A” note
in tune
“A” note
above pitch
“A#” note
in tune

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