TASCAM MP-GT1
Precautions for placement and use
The.MP-GT1.may.be.used.in.most.areas,.but.to.maintain.
top.performance,.and.prolong.operating.life,.observe.the.
following.notes,.precautions.and.environmental.condi-
tions:
Avoid.exposing.it.to.extremes.of.temperature.and.
humidity.and.avoid.mechanical.shocks.and.vibration.
Keep.the.unit.away.from.strong.magnetic.fields.(TV.
sets,.computer.monitors,.large.electric.motors,.etc.).
The.nominal.temperature.should.be.between.0°C.and.
40°C.(32°F.and.104°F).
Relative.humidity.should.be.30.to.80.percent.
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As.the.unit.may.become.hot.during.operation,.always.
leave.sufficient.space.above.the.unit.for.ventilation..
Do.not.install.this.unit.in.a.confined.space.such.as.a.
bookcase,.and.do.not.put.anything.on.top.of.the.unit.
Avoid.installing.this.unit.on.top.of.any.heat-generat-
ing.electrical.device.such.as.a.power.amplifier.
Make.sure.that.the.unit.is.mounted.in.a.level.position.
for.correct.operation.
The.voltage.supplied.to.the.unit.should.match..the.
voltage.as.printed.on.the.rear.panel..If.you.are.in.any.
doubt.regarding.this.matter,.consult.an.electrician.
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Manual conventions
In.this.manual,.we.use.the.following.conventions:
Controls.and.keys.on.the.MP-GT1.are.written.like.
this:.
MENU
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Messages.shown.on.the.display.are.written.like.this:.
Are you sure?
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If.a.fixed.onscreen.indicator.(i.e..one.which.cannot.
change).is.shown,.it.is.written.like.this:.
VSA
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We.use.the.term.“key”.to.describe.the.push-button.
controls.on.the.MP-GT1.
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Supplied accessories
In.addition.to.this.manual,.the.following.accessories.are.
supplied.
Quick.Start.Guide........................................................1
Mini-B.USB.cable.......................................................1
An.insertion.sheet........................................................1
Warranty.card..............................................................1
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Please.contact.the.store.where.you.purchased.this.unit..
if.any.of.these.accessories.are.missing.or.have.been.
damaged.during.transportation..
NOTE
We recommend that you keep the original box and
packing materials for transportation of this unit.
Thank.you.very.much.for.purchasing.the.TASCAM.
MP-GT1.Portable.Memory.Guitar.Trainer..Please.read.
this.Owner’s.Manual.carefully.before.using.the.unit.in.
order.to.maximize.your.use.of.all.its.features..We.hope.
that.you.will.enjoy.using.this.trainer.for.many.years.to.
come..
The.MP-GT1.is.a.flash.memory.(1.GB).music.player.
that.has.been.optimized.for.practicing.guitar..If.you.
run.into.a.phrase.on.a.recording.that.is.too.difficult.
for.you.to.learn.by.ear.at.ordinary.speed,.you.can.play.
and.loop.the.music.at.a.slower.speed.to.study.the.part..
Furthermore,.the.dedicated.guitar.input.allows.you.to.
use.the.unit’s.built-in.effects.as.you.play.along.with.the.
music..Using.a.computer,.you.can.also.transfer.music.as.
MP3s.easily.from.audio.CDs.and.other.sources.to.the.
MP-GT1..
Beware of condensation
If.the.unit.is.moved.from.a.cold.to.a.warm.place,.
or.used.after.a.sudden.temperature.change,.there.
is.a.danger.of.condensation;.vapor.in.the.air.could.
condense.on.the.internal.mechanism,.making.correct.
operation.impossible..To.prevent.this,.or.if.this.occurs,.
let.the.player.sit.for.one.or.two.hours.at.the.new.room.
temperature.before.using.
1 – Introduction