User manual ROLAND TU-12BW

[. . . ] Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, this manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Be sure to read the section "Changing the Batteries, " and then follow the instructions to install the batteries. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of BOSS CORPORATION. fig. 01?????? Rarely, the meter's needle may drift out of calibration, causing the needle to point slightly off from the 0 position even when the Tuning Guide's and indicators light simultaneously. [. . . ] The Auto Power Off feature is always enabled when you switch on the power in the usual way. Using a Tone to Indicate Tuning is Completed (Accu-Pitch Feature) When the Accu-Pitch feature is on, a beeping sound is played when the pitch of the instrument you're tuning stabilizes within a range of three cents above or below the correct pitch. This sound tells you that the pitch is in tune. Switching the Accu-Pitch Feature On and Off 1. Hold down [ ] (Sound) and press [POWER] to switch on the power. If no sound is heard from the unit as it's powered up, it means that the Accu-Pitch feature has been deactivated. To enable the Accu-Pitch feature, perform the same operation again; if you hear a beeping sound when the power comes on, it means that Accu-Pitch has been enabled. Built-in Mic This allows you to tune an acoustic instrument when it's not convenient to use the included piezo mic. For the best results with the built-in mic, move the TU-12BW as close to the instrument Batteries Compartment as possible while tuning. Meter Adjustment Control (bottom of the unit) Speaker This plays the reference tone and the Accu-Pitch sound. Memory Features Once batteries are installed in the TU-12BW, the settings described below are retained in memory even after the power is switched off. Removing the batteries returns all settings to their factory defaults. Setting Tuning mode setting (AUTO or MANUAL) Reference pitch Note name selected in Sound mode Accu-Pitch feature settings Quick Response feature settings Original factory settings AUTO 440Hz C4 ON (enabled) OFF (disable) Normal Tuning (AUTO CHROMATIC Mode) 1. Connect the plug of the included piezo mic to the INPUT jack and mount the piezo mic on the instrument you want to tune. To carry out tuning using the built-in microphone, connect nothing to the INPUT jack and place the TU-12BW close to the instrument. If you have a digital wind controller or an instrument with a built-in mic or pickup, plug its output into the INPUT jack. 2. Press [AUTO/MANUAL] to enable the "AUTO" setting (lighting the green indicator). In AUTO CHROMATIC Mode, the TU-12BW automatically displays a note's pitch (the note name) as you play it on the instrument. When you want to practice producing a specific pitch, you may want to use MANUAL mode; in this mode, only the pitch that you specify is detected and displayed. Changing the Batteries The BATT. Replace the batteries as soon as possible. * When turning the unit upside-down, place it on a soft cloth or the like so as to prevent damage to the panel. 1. Open the battery compartment (located on the bottom of the unit) by sliding the cover toward OPEN. Insert two of the same type of fresh AAA batteries. * Make sure the "+" and "-" ends of the batteries are oriented correctly. * Do not mix fresh batteries with used ones, or mix batteries of different types. Play a single note on the instrument. While the note is sounding, the name for the note's current pitch is displayed. The meter and Tuning Guide show how far the note is from the correct pitch. 5. Tune the instrument. With the intended note name displayed, tune the instrument so that and on the Tuning Guide light simultaneously and the meter's needle points to 0 (the center position). When the Accu-Pitch feature is on, the tuner makes a beeping sound when the note is stabilized at the correct pitch, informing you that the note is in tune. 4. Slide the cover of the battery compartment back into place. Specifications Tuning Range E0 (20. 6Hz) ­ C8 (4, 186. 0Hz) Expected battery Approximately 15 hours life under This figure will vary depending on the continuous use actual conditions of use. [. . . ] Press [ ] or [ ] to light the indicator for the note name you'd like to use as a reference. The sound of the note name shown by the indicator is played. Pressing [ ] and [ ], you can play reference tones in half-step increments over five octaves (C2 to C7). 4. Tune the instrument to the reference tone. When you're using Sound mode, tuning cannot be performed using the built-in mic (the built-in mic is disabled). 5. Press [ ] (Sound) to stop playing the reference tone. Changing the Meter Response Speed (Quick Response Feature) The Quick Response feature increases the speed of the meter's response to the incoming pitch. [. . . ]