Parts of the TD-36ML/MS and what they do
Internal mic
Note name indicator
Reference pitch
indicator
High(+) indicator
Pure major third,
Pure minor third
Input indicator
Input select button
Clip attachment slot
LIGTH button
CALIB button
Power button
Battery cover
TRANS button
Transpose
indicator
Tuning procedure
1. Press the power button. The power will turn on/off when you press this button.
If the power is left on for approximately 20 minutes without any sound being input, it
will turn off automatically.
2. If necessary, press the LIGHT button to set the backlight.(*
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Each time you press the LIGHT button, the setting will cycle between soft
→
auto
→
unlit
→
soft ...
Soft:
To conserve battery life, the illumination will remain low.
Auto:
The backlight will light up brightly when sound is input or when a button is
pressed. When there has been no input or button use for approximately ten
seconds, the backlight will change to the "Soft" level of brightness.
Unlit:
The backlight is off.
3. Use the input select button to choose the sound input source. (Please refer to the
"Recommended locations for attachment" section)
The setting will alternate between MIC and PIEZO each time you press the button.(*
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4. If you want to change the standard pitch (calibration), press the CALIB button.
Each time you press the button, the setting will rise in 1 Hz increments. If you hold
down the button, the setting will be reset to 440 Hz in approximately one second; if
you continue holding down the button, the setting will continue rising in 10 Hz incre-
ments (450
→
460
→
470
→
410
→
420
→
430
→
440
→
450 ...).(*
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5. 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.
6. Once again play a single note on your instrument, and adjust the tuning so that the
center segment of the meter is lit up.
The right (+) indicator will light up if the pitch is too high, and the left (-) indicator will
light up if the pitch is too low.
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You have the option of reversing the direction of the TD-36ML/MS’s meter between left and right,
but in our explanation here we will assume that the High (+) indicator is located on the right side.
If you want to tune to a pure major third (-13.7 cents) or pure minor third (+15.6 cents) above
a certain note, adjust the pitch to the pure major or minor third marks in the meter. For
example if you want to tune to a pure major third (-13.7 cents) above A (0 cents), make the
note name indicator read C
, and tune so that the meter indicates the left [ ]. Alternatively,
if you want to tune to a pure minor third (+15.6 cents) above A (0 cents), make the note name
indicator read C, and tune so that the meter indicates the right [ ].
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Avoid letting the mic pick up any extraneous sound while tuning.
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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 that has a rapid decay (e.g., very
low or very high notes on a piano).
Transpose*
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You can use this function when tuning a transposing instrument. Each time you press the
TRANS button, the setting will step through the choices F
→
B
→
E
→
C (no transposition;
the Transpose indicator will not appear). The display will show the Transpose indicator
and the key that you specified.
Reverse the meter display (Reverse function)*
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When turning the power on, hold down the power button for one second or longer (the
backlight will blink twice). Each time you repeat these steps, the High (+) indication will
be exchanged between left and right. Select the position that feels most natural for the
instrument where you've attached the TD-36ML/MS.
Attaching the included clip
Firmly press the clip all the way into the attachment slot, making sure that it's oriented
correctly. To remove the clip, grasp the TD-36ML/MS, and remove the clip by pressing it
at the location marked
in the illustration.
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Do not attempt to insert anything other than the included clip. Doing so may damage the con-
nector or other parts.
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Do not attempt to remove the clip by pulling the jaws of the large clip. Doing so may cause the
joint to come apart, or may damage the clip.
Attach
Meter surface
Small Clip
Large Clip
Remove
Joint
Yes
No
TD-36ML (Large Clip) / TD-36MS (Small Clip)
Installing the battery
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Turn the power switch off before you install or replace the battery. The battery that's included
with the TD-36ML/MS is for the purpose of verifying that the unit functions correctly, and
may not have a very long life.
When the battery begins to run low, the liquid crystal display (in particular the meter
movement) will become lighter and the backlight will become dimmer. The TD-36ML/
MS will continue to function for a while longer, but tuning will become less accurate.
Replace the battery as soon as possible.
1. With the ball of your thumb, lightly press the battery cover located on the back of
the TD-36ML/MS, turn it counter-clockwise, and remove it.
2. Replace the battery, being sure to observe the correct polarity so that the "+" side of
the battery is visible.
3. Turn the battery cover clockwise to reattach it.
Specifications
Scale:
12-note equal temperament
Range(sine wave):
A0 (27.50 Hz)–C8 (4186 Hz)
Precision:
+/-1 cent
Reference pitch:
410...480 Hz (1 Hz steps)
Transposition range:
C, F, B
, E
Dimensions:
58 mm (W) x 26 mm (D) x 12.6 mm (H)
2.28’’ (W) x 1.02’’ (D) x 0.50’’ (H) (unit only)
Weight:
Unit only
17.4 g/0.61 oz. (including battery)
Clip
17.7 g/0.62 oz. (large), 3.7 g/0.13 oz. (small)
Battery life:
approximately 150/75/20 hours (backlight: unlit/soft/auto,
tuner continuously operating, A4 input)
Included items:
CR2032 lithium battery (3V) for checking operation
Instrument clip
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Settings are remembered even when the power is off. However, settings will be initial-
ized when you replace the battery (default: CALIB=440 Hz, No transposition (C), PIEZO,
right side High, backlight is unlit).
• Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for the sake of im-
proving the product.
Where to attach the clip
You can use this tuner to tune woodwind, brass, and string instruments, but the recom-
mended location for attaching the tuner to your instrument when using the PIEZO of
the included clip will depend on the type of instrument that you are using.
Refer to the table on the other side of this sheet and to the illustrations on the right, and
attach the tuner to the recommended location. Depending on the conditions of use, you
may also be able to tune with the tuner attached in a different location. You can also switch
the input to the internal mic (MIC) and attach the tuner to a music stand rather than to your
instrument. If you've selected the internal mic, you can also use the tuner without the clip.
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Please carefully attach the TD-36ML/MS to your instrument. Leaving the TD-36ML/MS at-
tached for a long time may damage or mark the instrument's surface.
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If the internal microphone does not seem to pick up the sound very well, adjust the position
and/or angle of the unit.
*1 Use the reverse function.
*2 Instead of attaching the TD-36ML/MS to the instrument, place the TD-36ML/MS in a
location for convenient viewing and use the internal mic.
*3 Press the input select button to switch to the internal mic (MIC).
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When using the TD-36ML/MS and the clip, damage may occur if you apply excessive force to
any other movable portion or joint, or attempt to move it beyond its intended range of motion.
Small Clip
Range of movement
approximately
100
°
Large Clip
Range of movement 360
°
Examples of
using the joint
Recommended locations for attachment
Instrument name
Clip
Attachment
Illustration Remarks
Large
Small
location
Trumpet / Cornet
Bell
A1
Trombone
Bell
A2
*1
Horn Single
First tube
Double
Bell body
A3
Tuba
Mouth pipe
A4
Euphonium
Bell
A5
Flute
—
—
*2
*3
Oboe
Bell body
A6
E
Clarinet
Bell joint area
B
Clarinet
Bell
A7
Bass clarinet (B
)
Blowing tube
Bassoon
Wing joint area
A8
Soprano saxophone
Bell
Alto Saxophone
Neck / Main tube
A9
Tenor saxophone
Neck
Baritone saxophone
Bell
Violin
Head
B1
Viola
Head
B1
Cello
Tailpiece
B2
Contrabass
Tailpiece
B2
Guitar
Head
B3
Music Stand
—
—
As desired
C1
*3
