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RACKTUNER BTR2000

1. INTRODUCTION

Thank  you  for  the  confidence  you  have  placed  in  us  with  your  purchase  of  the  BTR2000.  You  have

acquired  an  extraordinary  combination  of  a  tuner  and  a  metronome  with  integrated  rack  lighting  that

also makes it perfect for on-stage use.
This advanced equipment sets new standards with its extensive list of features. It is an auto-chromatic tuner,

which  means  it  can  automatically  recognize 

any 

pitch  when  tuning  your  instrument.  It  also  offers  3

individually  configurable  functions  in  tuner  mode:

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With 11 different modes, the tuner lets you respond fully to the specific needs of your instrument.

For  example,  in  guitar  mode  the  BTR2000  recognizes  the  pitches  of  the  open  guitar  strings,

while  in  chromatic  mode  it  recognizes  all  12  half-tones.

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The  standard  “A”  pitch  can  be  calibrated  individually.  This  makes  the  tuning  of  your  instrument

even  more  flexible.

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To achieve a particular sound or to allow you to play better with other instruments (such as brass),

the RACKTUNER lets you transpose your instrument by half steps, tuning it higher or lower. This

way  you  can  be  fully  responsive  to  the  unique  features  of  both  the  music  and  your  instrument.

In addition to its function as a tuner, the BTR2000 can also be used as a metronome. You can set the

BPM  rate  manually  or  use  the  TAP  function.
With its well-engineered circuitry, the RACKTUNER can be used with one or two amplifiers, so that you

can adapt the BTR2000 for use in many different settings, where it will provide optimal support in any

situation.

1.1 Before you get started

1.1.1  Shipment

The  RACKTUNER  was  carefully  packed  at  the  assembly  plant  to  assure  secure  transport.  If  the

condition  of  the  cardboard  box  suggests  that  damage  may  have  occurred,  please  inspect  the  unit

immediately  and  look  for  physical  indications  of  damage.

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Damaged equipment should NEVER be sent directly to us. Please inform the dealer from

whom  you  acquired  the  unit  immediately  as  well  as  the  transportation  company  from

which you took delivery of the unit. Otherwise, all claims for replacement/repair may be

rendered  invalid.

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To assure optimal protection of your BTR2000 during transport, we recommend utilizing a

carrying  case.

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If  the  unit  needs  to  be  shipped,  please  always  use  the  original  packaging  to  avoid

damage.

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Never let unsupervised children play with the BTR2000 or with its packaging.

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Please  dispose  of  all  packaging  materials  in  an  environmentally-friendly  fashion.

1.1.2  Initial  operation

Be  sure  that  there  is  enough  space  around  the  unit  for  cooling.  To  avoid  overheating,  please  do  not

place  the  VINTAGER  near  radiators  and  other  equipment  emitting  heat.
The  BTR2000  features  a  shockproof  housing  to  ensure  safe  operation  without  requiring  separate

grounding.

1.1.3  Online  registration

Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting

www.behringer.com  (alternatively  www.behringer.de)  and  kindly  read  the  terms  and  conditions  of  our

warranty  carefully.
BEHRINGER  warrants  all  items  purchased  against  defects  in  material  or  workmanship  for  one  year*

from date of purchase. Full terms of the warranty may be found on our website at www.behringer.com

(alternatively  www.behringer.de).
Should  your  BEHRINGER  product  malfunction,  our  goal  is  to  have  it  repaired  as  quickly  as  possible.

To arrange for warranty service, please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased.

1. INTRODUCTION

Summary of Contents for Racktuner BTR2000

Page 1: ...User s manual Version 1 0 April 2005 DEUTSCH RACKTUNER BTR2000 ...

Page 2: ...ing 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 fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs con...

Page 3: ...th the built in microphone 9 4 1 3 Tuning with a reference tone 9 4 2 Selecting tuner mode 9 4 3 Calibrating the tuner 10 4 3 1 Manual calibration 11 4 3 2 Automatic calibration 11 4 4 Transposition 11 4 5 Setting your own tempering 12 5 METRONOME 13 5 1 Setting the BPM rate 13 5 2 Using the TAP function 13 5 3 Acoustic and visual BPM indicator 13 6 USING A FOOTSWITCH 14 7 APPLICATION EXAMPLES 15 ...

Page 4: ...acked at the assembly plant to assure secure transport If the condition of the cardboard box suggests that damage may have occurred please inspect the unit immediately and look for physical indications of damage Damaged equipment should NEVER be sent directly to us Please inform the dealer from whom you acquired the unit immediately as well as the transportation company from which you took deliver...

Page 5: ... function There are one or two LEDs above each button They correspond to the functions of the buttons For example either the 1 or 2 MIC light is always on above the INPUT SELECT button The MUTE LED on the other hand only lights up when the MUTE button is pressed to turn off the sound of the unit When you switch to metronome mode the LEDs for the tuner mode are turned off 2 1 Front Fig 2 1 Operatin...

Page 6: ...N output Metronome mode Unlike in tuner mode briefly pressing the MUTE LIGHT button only mutes the metronome click and not the entire MAIN output the instrument remains audible INPUT SELECT button Tuner mode Depending on your application you must use and or select different inputs on the BTR2000 chapter 3 You can toggle between the two channels by pressing the INPUT SELECT button Metronome mode Pr...

Page 7: ...EL SELECTION Signal distribution to the outputs The BTR2000 has 2 inputs and 2 outputs Depending on the input selection and on what is connected to the outputs the sounds generated by the unit metronome click and reference tones can be output from the SOUND connector or from the MAIN output connector together with the instrument signal You can decide whether to use two different amplifiers for the...

Page 8: ...our instrument is plugged into The 1 or 2 MIC LED will light up depending on which input is selected 3 Select the tuner mode you wish to use see chapter 4 2 The BTR2000 only recognizes and displays certain pitches depending on the selected tuner mode 4 Calibrate the reference tone and set the transposition if desired see chapter 4 3 4 4 5 Play a note on your instrument generally an open string The...

Page 9: ...shows the volume level currently set 1 2 12 4 The unit emits the lowest pitch available in this mode or the last pitch set in the tuner even if it is not available in the currently selected tuner mode through the SOUND and or MAIN connector on the back panel of the BTR2000 5 The volume of the reference tone can be set with the wheel 6 After briefly pressing the TRANSPOSE REF button you can turn th...

Page 10: ...sharp A C sharp E DADGAD dad In this mode the tuner recognizes the following notes D A D G A D When it is switched off the BTR2000 stores the selected tuner mode The names of the notes are shown on the display as follows LVSOD QJOLVK 1RWH 1DPH C A C Db A D B D Eb B E C F D F Gb D G G Ab A A Bb B Tab 4 1 Note display 4 3 Calibrating the tuner To give you every available option for tuning your instr...

Page 11: ...unsatisfactory you can play the note again You can cancel the calibration by pressing and holding the TRANSPOSE REF button If the input note is too unstable or too soft the automatic calibration cannot proceed 5 If the note is satisfactory and the display in the LED bar is stable you must briefly press the TRANSPOSE REF button The BTR2000 stores a standard A pitch that is attuned to the note you p...

Page 12: ...empering The topic of tempering is a very interesting and extensive one It has been much studied scientifically and this knowledge gives you many ways to work with the specific characteristics of your instrument and individual pieces This topic can only be touched upon here You can find more exciting information about this at our website at www behringer de www behringer com Equal tempering The pr...

Page 13: ... acoustically 5 2 Using the TAP function 1 Set the BTR2000 to metronome mode press and hold the SOUND METRONOME button for 2 seconds 2 Press the TAP button at least 4 times in succession in the desired tempo During your entry the letters tap appear in the display 3 The BTR2000 metronome takes this tempo and displays it in BPM If the TAP button is pressed fewer than four times the metronome returns...

Page 14: ...MUTE button 3 If the volume is not changed for some time or if the SOUND METRONOME button is pressed again the SOUND light goes out The metronome can naturally be muted without affecting the visual display 1 Press the MUTE LIGHT button 2 The metronome click is muted and no longer output through the MAIN connector 6 USING A FOOTSWITCH Single footswitches can be plugged into the MUTE and SELECT conn...

Page 15: ...plifier available the setup shown in figure 7 1 is recommended RACKTUNER BTR2000 V TONE GMX212 INPUT 2 MAIN INPUT Fig 7 1 BTR2000 configuration with only one amp Figure 7 2 shows an example of a more complex configuration In this example the BTR2000 is connected to 2 instruments and a double footswitch Fig 7 2 Separate playback of metronome click reference tone and instrument signal 7 APPLICATION ...

Page 16: ...GER BTR2000 are laid out as mono TS connectors Fig 8 1 1 4 TS connector 8 3 Footswitch wiring If a double footswitch is plugged into the SELECT connector on the back of the BTR2000 the MUTE function is transmitted on the ring and SELECT is transmitted on the tip Fig 8 2 1 4 TRS connector plug of a double footswitch Always make sure that only technically qualified people install and operate your RA...

Page 17: ...ppearance may differ from those listed or shown Technicalspecificationsandappearancesubjecttochangewithoutnotice Theinformationcontainedhereiniscorrectatthetimeofprinting The names of companies institutions or publications pictured or mentioned and their respective logos are registered trademarks of their respective owners Their use neither constitutes a claim of the trademarks by BEHRINGER nor af...

Page 18: ...18 RACKTUNER BTR2000 SHORT INSTRUCTIONS SHORTINSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 19: ...l 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 equ...

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