Gibson DARK FIRE User Manual

Gibson Dark Fire
Gibson Dark Fire
Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Gibson Dark Fire 4.0 manual, page 1

Gibson DARK FIRE Specifications

General

Body Material	Mahogany
Top Material	Maple
Neck Material	Mahogany
Fretboard Material	Ebony
Scale Length	24.75 inches
Bridge	Tune-o-matic
Number of Frets	22
Tailpiece	Stopbar
Nut Width	1.695 inches
Hardware	Chrome
Tuners	Grover
Finish	Nitrocellulose
Special Features	Robot Tuning System
Pickups	Burstbucker 3, P-90H
Controls	Master Volume, Master Tone

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Environmental Factors

Describes care regarding heat and moisture to protect the guitar.

Power Sources

Discusses safe use of power supplies and potential hazards.

Service

Advises against self-service and outlines conditions for professional repair.

Warranty Protection

Warranty Limitations

Lists specific conditions and actions that are not covered by the product warranty.

Chapter 1: Dark Fire Essentials

Dark Fire's Power Source

Explains the internal rechargeable battery and its charging requirements.

The Master Control Knob

Describes the functions and components of the Master Control Knob (MCK).

Dark Fire Connections

Explains how to connect the guitar for different audio output configurations.

Split Magnetic and Piezo Outputs

Details using the breakout box for separate magnetic and Piezo pickup outputs.

Computer-Based Systems for Live and Studio

Chapter 2: Dark Fire Robot II Tuning Functions

Instantly Activated Tuning

Step-by-step guide for the automatic tuning process.

Manual Powerhead Tuning

Alternate Tuning Function Basics

Selecting a Preset from the Blue Bank

Selecting a Preset from the Green or Red (Low Tunings) Bank

Chapter 3: Dark Fire Chameleon Tone Technology

About Chameleon Tone Technology

Choosing Chameleon Tones

Provides steps for selecting and applying different Chameleon Tone sounds.

Changing Piezo and Pickup Functions

Storing the Tone and Exiting Chameleon Tone Mode

About Les Paul Mode

Chapter 4: Battery and Power Management

Charging Dark Fire's Battery

Provides instructions for charging the guitar's internal battery.

Monitoring the Charging Process

Charge Strength Display

Low Battery Warning Indicator

System Shutdown

Optimizing Battery Life

Chapter 5: String Changing with Robot II Technology

Installing Strings: General Guidelines

All Strings Up Mode

Single String Up Mode

All Strings Down Mode

Chapter 6: Advanced Tuning Options

Creating Custom Alternate Tuning Presets

How to create, store, and manage custom alternate tuning configurations.

Tuning to Pitch References other than A=440Hz

Intonation Mode

Guide for checking and adjusting the guitar's string intonation.

Chapter 7: Setup Mode

Entering Setup Mode

Selecting a Function

Available Functions and Values

Appendix C: Troubleshooting

One or more strings don't seem to tune correctly, but the rest do.

Troubleshooting steps for tuning issues affecting specific strings.

The battery doesn't seem to charge properly

Troubleshooting steps for issues related to battery charging.

My headstock hit against the wall, and now one of the Powertune heads doesn't work.

Fixes for a Powerhead that is not functioning after a physical impact.

For a “tighter” rhythm guitar part when recording, I wanted to remove the A, G, and (high) e strings because I kept hitting them accidentally, but then the tuning system didn't work. Why?

The string LEDs are flashing white, and tuning doesn't work at all.

Troubleshooting short circuits indicated by white flashing LEDs that prevent tuning.

I want to shut down Powertune so I can use the MCK as a standard tone control, but when I push down on the MCK, it won't shut down.

I can't use the Piezo pickup when charging, either with the Breakout Box or the RIP.