12 NOTES: C (C4) → C# → D → E → E → F → F# → G → G# →
A → B → B → C (C5) → no display (Meter mode) → C (C4)...
AB : A (A4) → B (B 4) → no display (Meter mode) → A (A4)...
Tune your instrument to the reference pitch.
Using the metronome
Setting the tempo and time signature (Beat mode)
1 Press the [METRONOME ON] switch.
You will enter Beat mode, and the metronome pendulum will appear in the display. The upper part of the display will indicate “METRONOME.”
2 Press the TEMPO [▲] or [▼] switch to set the tempo.
By pressing and holding down both TEMPO [▲] and [▼] switches for approximately one second, you can switch between “PENDULUM STEP” and “FULL STEP”. The setting will alternate each time you hold down the switches for approxi- mately one second.
After selecting “PENDULUM STEP” or “FULL STEP”, press the TEMPO [▲] or [▼] switch to set the tempo. This setting is remembered even when the power is off.
If you've selected “PENDULUM STEP”
Pressing the TEMPO [▲] or [▼] switch will increase or decrease the tempo value in the steps shown below. The value will change continuously if you hold down the switch.
Press the TEMPO [▲] or [▼] switch: ⎟ 40 ⎟ 42 ⎟ 44... 88 ⎟
92 ⎟ 96 ... 192 ⎟ 200 ⎟ 208 ⎟ 40...
If you've selected “FULL STEP”
Pressing the TEMPO [▲] or [▼] switch will increase or decrease the tempo value in steps of 1 bpm as shown below. The value will change continuously if you hold down the switch.
40 ⎟ 41 ⎟ 42... 206 ⎟
If you then press the BEAT/TAP [▲] or [▼] switch to enter Beat mode, the metronome will begin sounding at the displayed tempo.
If the BPM detected by the Tap Tempo function is less than 40, the display will indicate “Lo”. If you then enter Beat mode, the tempo will be set to “40” bpm.
If the BPM detected by the Tap Tempo function is greater than 208, the display will indicate “Hi”. If you then enter Beat mode, the tempo will be set to “208” bpm.
4 Play along with the metronome tempo.
Using the tuner and metronome simultaneously
The
For details on tuner operation and metronome operation, refer to “Using the tuner” and “Using the metronome.”
Using the tuner and metronome simultaneously
For example if you're playing along with the metronome and notice that your instrument is not tuned correctly, you can leave the metronome running while you tune.
Proceed as follows.
1 Press the [METRONOME ON] switch.
In Beat mode
Press the
If necessary, specify the tempo and time signature etc.
To set the tempo: TEMPO [▲] or [▼] switch
To set the time signature: BEAT/TAP [▲] or [▼] switch
When using the tuner and metronome simultaneously, you can't select “triplets”, “triplets without the center beat”, “quadruplets” or “quadruplets without the center beats” as the time signature.
In Tap mode
Simultaneously press the BEAT/TAP [▲] and [▼] switches to enter Tap mode, and use the
Then press the BEAT/TAP [▲] or [▼] switch to enter Beat mode; the metronome will start.
If necessary, use Beat mode to adjust the tempo and time signature.
2 Press the [TUNER ON] switch to enter Meter mode.
The display will show the tuning meter. In this state, the tempo is indicated by the LEDs located at the left and right of the display.
If you want to tune in Sound Out mode, you should then press the [SOUND] switch.
Adjust the calibration if necessary.
To adjust the calibration: CALIB [▲] or [▼] switch
Tuning in Meter mode
When you play a single note on your instrument, the display will show the name of the note that is closest to the pitch you played. Tune your instrument while watching the meter and the tuning guide.
Tuning in Sound Out mode
Press the [SOUND] switch to select the name of the desired note. Tune your instrument to the pitch you hear.
3 When you're finished tuning, press the [TUNER ON] switch.
| Specifications |
Tuner section |
|
Scale: | 12 note equal temperament |
Detection range*: | C1 (32.70 |
| sinewave |
Reference tone: | C4 (261.63 |
| or AB |
Tuning modes: | Meter mode (AUTO) |
| Sound Out mode (MANUAL) |
Calibration range: | A4 = 410 |
Detection accuracy: Better than ±1 cent | |
Sound accuracy: | Better than ±1 cent |
PENDULUM STEP FULL STEP
Time signatures:
Tempo accuracy: ±0.3%
Metronome modes: Beat modem Tap mode
Connectors: | INPUT jack (1/4”mono) |
| PHONE jack (1/8” mini) |
Speaker: | Dynamic speaker (ø28 mm) |
Power supply: | Two AAA batteries (3V) |
Battery life: | Tuner ... Approximately 70 hours (A4 continuous |
| input, when using |
| Metronome ... approximately 50 hours (tempo 120, |
| four beats, maximum volume, when using zinc- |
| carbon batteries) |
Dimensions: | 133 (W) x 77 (D) x 18 (H) mm / |
| 5.24” (W) x 3.03” (D) x 0.71” (H) |
Weight: | 87 g (107 g, including batteries) / |
| 3.07 oz. (3.77 oz., including batteries) |
Included items: Owner's manual, two AAA batteries for checking operation
The Calibration setting and Sound setting (“12 NOTES ” or “AB ”) of the Tuner section are remembered even when the power is off. However when you exchange the batteries, these settings will return to the following default values.
Default values: Calibration = 440 Hz, Sound = 12 NOTES
The tempo, Time signature, and Tempo setting type (“PENDULUM STEP” or “FULL STEP”) of the Metronome section are remembered even when the power is off. However when you exchange the batteries, these settings will return to the following default values.
Default values: Tempo = 120, Time signature = four beats, Tempo setting type = PENDULUM STEP
*Even if the pitch is within the range of detection, the
Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improve- ment.
