Output jack
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Bypass function
The tuner outputs the signal input from the instrument connected with the input jack
to an
amplifier and other devices through the output jack
.
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Precautions on using the bypass function
1. Before connecting an amplifier to the output jack
, be sure to set its volume control to the
lowest level, and turn it off, to prevent any malfunction of the tuner and the amplifier. After
checking that both the tuner and amplifier are turned off, properly connect the amplifier to the
output jack
of the tuner.
2. Turn on the tuner first, and then turn on the amplifier.
3. Even if the volume control is set at the lowest level, noise may be heard when they are turned
on. This is not a malfunction.
Built-in microphone
Use it to tune acoustic instruments.
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Precautions on using the microphone:
When tuning, bring the instrument as close as possible to the microphone. Make sure that no
cord is connected to the input jack
.
Built-in speaker
In SOUND mode, it gives out the reference note of the string name you have selected.
Slit stand
Insert a card or coin into the slit on the rear of the tuner to prop it up.
Caution:
Do not forcibly insert a card or coin that will not fit into the slit, as this may cause damage to the
tuner or injuries. Also, note that the card or coin used to prop up the tuner may get scratched or
damaged accidentally.
Strap hole
Use the hole to attach a strap to the tuner.
Caution:
Do not apply undue force to the tuner by swinging it with the strap or pulling the strap forcibly,
as this may cause damage to the tuner or injuries.
TUNER SETTING
Press the selector
, UP
and DOWN
buttons to set the tuner as desired.
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Selection of the setting item:
With each press of the selector button
, the setting item is selected in the following order:
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Setting of items:
Press UP
or DOWN
button to set the selected setting item.
The two buttons change the setting of the selected item in the opposite order. In setting the reference
pitch, UP
and DOWN
buttons increases and decreases the pitch value, respectively. In setting
the reference pitch, string name, and flat/sharp tuning, the settings change continuously by keeping
the respective buttons pressed.
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Flashing of the indication and registration of the setting:
The flashing indication shows that the setting procedure is still in process. By pressing the selector
button
to select another setting item, the current setting is registered. If the tuner is left untouched
with the indication flashing, the flashing stops, and the setting is automatically registered in a certain
period of time.
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Guitar/bass setting
G/BASS
+
Select the instrument to tune from guitar and bass.
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Mode setting
MODE
+
Select the tuning mode.
AUTO mode
: By inputting a note of the instrument, the tuner automatically identifies and
indicates the name of the string having the pitch closest to it. It also indicates that
the pitch of the input note is lower or higher than that of the indicated string name.
MANUAL mode
: Set the name of the string you wish to tune, and then input a note. The tuner
indicates that the pitch of the input note is lower or higher than that of the string
name you have set.
SOUND mode
: The tuner gives out the note of the string you wish to tune. Tune the instrument
on the basis of the reference note the tuner produces.
■
/
setting
+
Flat tuning up to 5 semitones and sharp tuning up to 7 semitones are possible.
* The sharp tuning function is convenient when you tune the instrument using capotasto. When the capatasto
is put on the first fret, set “
” on the tuner, and set “
” when it is put on the second fret.
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Reference pitch setting
PITCH
+
Set the reference pitch (frequency of A4).
Settable range
:
435 ~ 446 Hz at 1 Hz steps
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Note (string name) setting (for MANUAL and SOUND modes)
NOTE
+
Set the name of the string you wish to tune. In AUTO mode, the tuner automatically identifies the
name of the input note, and the string name you have set will be disregarded.
Guitar tuning
:
Select from 7B, 6E, 5A, 4D, 3G, 2B and 1E.
Bass tuning
:
Select from LowB (LB), 4E, 3A, 2D, 1G and HighC (HC).
* In SOUND mode, the note that the tuner produces is an octave higher in the guitar tuning and two
octaves higher in the bass tuning than the corresponding string note.
