Ovation iDea User Manual

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Quick Start Guide
Record. Playback. Create. Learn.
The rst and only acoustic/electric
guitar with a built-in MP3 recorder
To upload and download MP3 les, your computer
must have a USB connection. Minimum operating
system requirements are PC with Windows XP
or Mac with OSX.
Pat. Pending – Preamp Model No. OPi-1
Complete installation and operation
information at www.OvationiDea.com
©2008 Ovation Guitars • A KMC Music Company
www.OvationGuitars.com
Layout:
Stereo Headphone Output
USB Connector
Display Window
Master Volume Control
Guitar Bass EQ
Guitar Midrange EQ
Guitar Treble EQ
Preamp Release Latch (to access
battery on preamp rear)*
Built-in Microphone
Play/Stop Button
Repeat/Loop Button
Record Button
Joystick (Menu Navigation Control)
Preamp Mounting Receptacle
*Battery is accessed by pushing Preamp
Release latch and removing preamp
from Mounting Receptacle. Slide off rear
compartment cover to access battery.
Replace with quality Alkaline 9V battery.

Ovation iDea Specifications

General

Back and Sides Material	Lyrachord
Neck Material	Nato
Fretboard Material	Rosewood
Scale Length	25.25 inches
Nut Width	1.6875 inches
Number of Frets	20
Tuners	Chrome Die-Cast
Bridge Material	Rosewood
String Type	Steel
Number of Strings	6
Finish	Gloss
Top Material	Spruce
Controls	Volume, Treble, Tuner

Summary

Device Layout and Controls

Control Panel Overview

Details the functions of all numbered controls and connectors on the iDea preamp.

Battery Access

Instructions for accessing and replacing the 9V battery in the preamp.

Turn On Procedure

Digital Function Activation

Tuning the Guitar

Navigating to the Tuner

Using the Tuner

Adjusting string pitch based on on-screen indicators to achieve tune.

Recording Audio

Quick Recording

Select Input Source

USB Connectivity

Connecting to Computer

Procedure for connecting the iDea preamp to a computer via USB.

File Transfer and Management

Uploading, downloading, and managing MP3 files on the preamp.