3. If necessary, press the 4ST/6-8ST button to switch the 4ST/6-8ST
indicator and set the number of ukulele strings.
4ST:
Use this setting for 4-string ukuleles.
6-8ST:
Use this setting for Low-G tuning and 6-string or 8-string ukuleles.
The following note names will appear with each of the settings.
Tuner mode: C TUNING
Note name + Octave
G3
A3
C4
E4
G4
A4
C5
4 string (4ST)
-
-
3C
2E
4G
1A
-
6, 8 string (6-8ST)
LG
LA
3C
2E
4G
1A
HC
Tuner mode: D TUNING
Note name + Octave
A3
B3
D4
F
#
4
A4
B4
D5
4 string (4ST)
-
-
3D
2F
#
4A
1B
-
6, 8 string (6-8ST)
LA
LB
3D
2F
#
4A
1B
HD
Tuner mode: BARITONE
Note name + Octave
D3
G3
B3
D4
E4
G4
4 string (4ST)
4D
3G
2B
-
1E
-
6, 8 string (6-8ST)
4D
3G
2B
HD
1E
HG
*L: Indicates a string that is tuned one octave lower than normal.
*H: Indicates a string that is tuned one octave higher than normal. For ex-
ample, “HC” indicates a string that is tuned one octave higher than 3C.
Calibration (reference pitch) settings
(*M)
Each time you press the CALIB button, the calibration value (reference pitch)
increases in 1 Hz steps. The setting range is between 436 and 445 Hz. Hold
down the button for at least one second to reset the calibration to 440 Hz.
Attaching to the instrument and range of motion
The PitchHawk-U tunes by picking up the vibrations of the instrument.
Therefore, be sure to attach the PitchHawk-U to the head stock of your
instrument in order to tune it. In addition, the PitchHawk-U can be freely
moved so that the display is easy to read.
The PitchHawk-U may be damaged if you apply excessive force within its range
of motion, or attempt to move it beyond its intended range of motion.
360°
180°
45°
45°
30°
30°
Please carefully attach the PitchHawk-U to your instrument. Leaving the Pitch-
Hawk-U attached for a long time may damage or mark the instrument's surface.
Depending on various factors such as age-related change or the surface finish, there
is a possibility that your instrument may be damaged by attaching this product.
Specifications
Scale:
12-note equal temperament
Range (sine wave): Chromatic A0 (27.50Hz)–C8 (4186Hz)
C TUNING LG (196.00Hz)–HC (523.25Hz)
D TUNING LA (220.00Hz)–HD (587.33Hz)
BARITONE 4D (146.83Hz)–HG (392.00Hz)
Precision:
+/-1 cent
Reference pitch:
436–445Hz (1 Hz steps)
Dimensions:
69 mm(W) X 57 mm(D) X 30 mm(H)
2.72’’ (W) X 2.24’’ (D) X 1.18 ’’ (H)
Weight:
32 g/1.13 oz. (including battery)
Battery life:
approximately 8 hours
(tuner continuously operating, A4 input)
Included items:
CR2032 lithium battery (3V)
*M Settings are remembered even when the power is off. However, settings
will be initialized when you replace the battery (default, Tuner mode:
Chromatic, 4ST/6-8ST: 4ST, calibration: 440Hz)
• Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for
improvement.
Display when tuning the third string
of a concert ukulele with the C TUNING
and 4ST settings.
Parts of the PitchHawk-U
Installing the battary
Make sure to turn the power off before you install or replace the battery.
When the battery begins to run low, the battery
indicator (
) will light up.
The PitchHawk-U will continue to function for
a while longer, but tuning will become less ac-
curate. Replace the battery as soon as possible.
1. While lightly pressing in direction
1
the
part marked A of the battery holder on the
back of the PitchHawk-U, pull it in direction
2
to remove the battery holder.
2. Making sure to observe the correct polarity, insert the battery so that
the “+” side of the battery is visible.
3. Return the battery holder to its original position.
Backlight
The backlight will illuminate brightly when sound is input or when a
button is pressed.
When there has been no user input for approximately three seconds, the
backlight will dim slightly in order to prevent the battery from being depleted.
Tuning
Tuning procedure
1. Press the power button. The power will turn on/off each time you press
this button.
If the power is left on for approximately 3 minutes without any user
input, it will turn off automatically.
2. If necessary, change the tuner mode, 4ST/6-8ST and calibration (refer-
ence pitch) settings.
The procedure with the tuner mode set to chromatic (factory default;
no mode indicator) is described below.
3. Play a single note on your instrument.
The display will show the name of the note
that’s closest to the pitch detected. Tune your
instrument to the correct pitch so that the
desired note name appears.
4. Once again play a single note on your instrument, and adjust the tuning
so that the center segment of the meter (indicated by ) is lit up.
An indicator toward the right will light up if the pitch is too high, and an
indicator toward the left will light up if the pitch is too low.
Even if the pitch is within the range of detection, it may not be possible to detect
the pitch of an instrumental sound that contains large numbers of overtones or
a sound that has a rapid decay.
The meter may respond to vibrations it picks up from the environment; however,
this will not affect tuning of the instrument.
Tuner mode and 4ST/6-8ST settings
(*M)
1. Each time you press the MODE button, the tuner mode changes, with
the current mode shown by the mode indicator.
Chromatic (no indicator)
→
C tuning (
)
→
D tuning (
)
→
Baritone (
)
→
Chromatic...
2. With soprano, concert, and tenor ukuleles, select C TUNING for com-
mon Hawaiian tuning, and select D TUNING for American tuning.
Reference
pitch indicator
CALIB button
Power button
4ST/6-8ST
indicator
MODE
indicator
Battery
indicator
MODE button Note name
indicator
4ST/6-8ST
button
A
Meter indications
when correctly tuned
4G 3C 2E 1A
4D 3G 2B 1E
BARITONE
C TUNING
4A 3D 2F
1B
D TUNING
String
name
Note
name
A4 (440Hz)