Korg owner manual Main features, Installing batteries, Using the stand, Parts of the TM-40

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Owner’s Manual

4015-2 Yanokuchi, Inagi-city, Tokyo 206-0812 Japan

2005 KORG INC.

Printed in China

Thank you for purchasing the Korg DIGITAL TUNER

METRONOME TM-40.

Precautions

Location

Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction.

In direct sunlight

Locations of extreme temperature or humidity

Excessively dusty or dirty locations

Locations of excessive vibration

Close to magnetic fields

Power supply

Be sure to turn the power switch to OFF when the unit is not in use. Remove the battery in order to prevent it from leaking when the unit is not in use for extended periods.

Interference with other electrical devices

Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions.

Handling

To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.

Care

If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or cleaning com- pounds or flammable polishes.

Keep this manual

After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference.

Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment

Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment. If liquid gets into the equipment, it could cause a breakdown, fire, or electrical shock. Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment.

THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for U.S.A.)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica- tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

CE mark for European Harmonized Standards

CE mark which is attached to our company’s products of AC mains operated apparatus until December 31, 1996 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC).

And, CE mark which is attached after January 1, 1997 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), CE mark Directive (93/ 68/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC).

Also, CE mark which is attached to our company’s products of Battery operated apparatus means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC).

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS

This product has been manufactured according to strict specifica- tions and voltage requirements that are applicable in the country in which it is intended that this product should be used. If you have purchased this product via the internet, through mail order, and/or via a telephone sale, you must verify that this product is intended to be used in the country in which you reside. WARNING: Use of this product in any country other than that for which it is intended could be dangerous and could invalidate the manufacturer’s or distributor’s warranty.

Please also retain your receipt as proof of purchase otherwise your product may be disqualified from the manufacturer’s or distributor’s warranty.

Main features

The TM-40 tuner metronome allows you tune your instrument using the internal mic or by connecting to the TM-40’s INPUT jack. Additionally, you can use the metronome for practicing as well as operate the tuner and metronome either separately or simulta- neously.

Installing batteries

1 Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the

arrow located on the back of the TM-40, and remove it.

2 Insert batteries, making sure to observe the correct polarity.

If the unit malfunctions try removing and then reinstalling the batteries.

The included batteries are for the purpose of verifying operation; they may have a shorter lifespan than normal.

When the batteries run down, a battery symbol will appear in the left of the display. When this occurs, replace the batteries.

Using the stand

You can use the stand provided on the back of the TM-40 to tilt it back at an angle for easy viewing.

Parts of the TM-40

[TUNER ON] switch

Volume

[METRONOME ON] switch

 

CALIB [], [] switches

Tuning Guide

TEMPO [], [] switches

 

 

[SOUND] switch

 

 

PHONE jack

 

INPUT jack

 

 

Mic

 

BEAT/TAP [], [] switches

 

 

[START/STOP–TAP IN] switch

Turning the power on/off

To turn the power on

Press either the [TUNER ON] switch or the [METRONOME ON] switch and the power will turn on.

When you press the [TUNER ON] switch, the TM-40 will enter Meter mode, and the tuning meter will appear in the display. The upper part of the display will indicate “TUNER.”

When you press the [METRONOME ON] switch, the TM-40 will enter Beat mode, and the metronome pendulum will appear in the display. The upper part of the display will indicate “MET- RONOME.”

The TM-40 lets you use the tuner and metronome simulta- neously by simply turning on both power switches.

To turn the power off

The power will turn off when both the tuner and metronome are turned off.

Turning the tuner off

When the tuner is operating, press the [TUNER ON] switch to turn off the tuner. The tuner will also turn off automatically if not in use for twenty minutes.

Turning off the metronome

When the metronome is operating, press the [METRONOME ON] switch to turn off the metronome. The metronome will also turn off automatically if not in use for twenty minutes.

Connections

If you want to connect an instrument or contact mic etc.

If you want to tune an instrument with a pickup, such as an electric guitar, connect a cable to your instrument, and plug the cable into the TM-40's INPUT jack.

If you want to tune your instrument using a separately sold Korg CM-100 contact mic, plug the contact mic into the TM-40's INPUT jack.

If you want to tune without making any connections, you can do so by using the internal mic.

The INPUT jack is only for a 1/4”mono cable. Stereo (TRS) cables cannot be used.

Connecting earphones

You can connect 1/8” mini-plug earphones to the PHONE jack. When plugged in, no sound will be heard from the speaker.

Use the volume control to adjust the volume of the earphones.

Using the tuner

Tuning while watching the meter (Meter mode)

1 Connect your instrument cable or contact mic to the TM-40's INPUT jack.

If you want to use the internal mic, don't plug anything into the INPUT jack. The internal mic can't be used when a plug is connected to the INPUT jack.

2 Press the [TUNER ON] switch.

You will enter the Meter mode, and the tuning meter will appear in the display. The upper part of the display will indicate “TUNER,” and the most recently specified calibration (reference pitch) is shown at the left.

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Contents Installing batteries Main featuresUsing the stand Turning the power on/offUsing the tuner and metronome simultaneously Using the metronomeSpecifications Setting the tempo and time signature Beat modeMise en place des piles Principales caractéristiquesUtilisation du support Parties du TM-40Spécifications Entrée du tempo tap mode TapUtilisation simultanée de laccordeur et du métronome Teile des TM-40 Anschlüsse Verwendung des StändersWichtigste Merkmale Verwendung des StimmgerätsTechnische Daten Verwenden des MetronomsEinstellen von Tempo und Taktbezeichnung Taktschlagmodus Eingabe des Tap-Tempos Tap-Modus