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Unity Tuner

Instruction Manual

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Summary of Contents for Unity Tuner

Page 1: ...Unity Tuner Instruction Manual This pedal is ...

Page 2: ...ult in increased RF emissions which may or may not interfere with other electronic products To insure against this possibility always use good shielded cables for all audio input and output connections This will help insure compliance with the Directive s For more information about other Rocktron products please see your local dealer or one of our importers closest to you listed on the Rocktron we...

Page 3: ...Unplug this apparatus during lightening storms or when unused during long periods of time Refer all service to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus or if the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or ...

Page 4: ...se the LED intensity making the LEDs brighter and easier to see The opposite effect happens when playing on a dark low light situation The photocells sense that the lighting is low and dim the LED Note Display making it easier on the eyes The Unity Tuner is equipped with a STROBE function for those who require extremely accurate tuning The STROBE function is a sensitive tool that really allows you...

Page 5: ...Descriptions ...

Page 6: ...ed LEDs to the left of the green LED are flat and the string should be tuned up The farther left the LED is away from the Green in tune LED the more the note is flat SHARP FLAT Indicator If the note being played is sharp the sharp symbol will light STROBE Button To turn ON or OFF strobe tuning press this button To learn how to use the strobe function see section called STROBE TUNING later in this ...

Page 7: ...n the signal chain Use a 1 4 guitar cable to plug into the next effect or into a guitar amplifier This jack provides a contant output whether the tuner is on or off and does not mute the output OUTPUT JACK MUTE This jack provides output to your amp or the next pedal in the signal chain Use a 1 4 guitar cable to plug into the next effect or into a guitar amplifier This jack will MUTE the output to ...

Page 8: ...MUTED Connection ...

Page 9: ...CONSTANT Connection ...

Page 10: ...During this process the LEDs will begin to light and move closer to the green IN TUNE LED Step 4 if your note is sharp the SHARP LEDs to the right of the IN TUNE green LEDs will light The farther away the red LED is from the green IN TUNE LED the more sharp the tuning is If a sharp LED is lit tune your string down During this process the LEDs will begin to light and move closer to the green IN TUN...

Page 11: ...the rotation of the LEDs will appear to slow down as you ap proach being in tune When the LEDs don t appear to be rotating and the green IN TUNE LED lights then the note is in tune Step 4 if your note is sharp the red LEDs will appear to be rotating clock wise showing you that the note being played is sharp The faster the LEDs rotate clockwise the more sharp the tuning is Tune your string down Dur...

Page 12: ... runs slower or faster than normal Once you have one note on the guitar tuned to the source simply play that note on the guitar while the note is ringing press the Calibrate button The tuning pitch of the tuner will automatically be shifted to match the pitch of the audio source Release the button and tune the remaining strings as normal with the tuner The tuner at this point has automatically adj...

Page 13: ...trument and pick the string with normal pick attack This will create a harmonic It will work on all strings The MUTED Output is ideal for tuning in live situations This allows you to tune without ev eryone in the audience hearing you tune Additionally this will mute the signal going to your amplifier which will help you keep down noise generated if you are using a high gain amplifier As with all s...

Page 14: ...edance Output Impedance Current Consumption Power Requirements Dimensions Weight 3 8dBu 5 8dBu 1MΩ 100Ω 15mA 9V Alkaline Battery or Rocktron DC OnTap Uni versal Power Supply sold separately Negative tip 95mm x 120mm x 56mm 3 75 x 4 75 x 2 25 450g 15 87 oz ...

Page 15: ...on the pedal and re insert the screws Save yourself tons of money in batteries by using the Rocktron DC OnTap Universal Power Supply to power this pedal sold separately The Rocktron DC OnTap provides a constant flow of power to the pedal unlike a battery that will degrade over time The Rocktron DC OnTap Universal Power Supply can also power up to 20 pedals and can be used with both 110V and 220V p...

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