YAMAHA TD-38L, TD-38S - Clip-On Tuner Manual

To help you get the most out of your new instrument, please read this manual carefully.

Recommended locations

TD-38L

TD-38S

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 off the power 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 compounds 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, fi re, or electrical shock. Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment.

Parts of the TD-38L/TD-38S

Installing the battery

Make sure to turn the power off before you replace the battery.

When the battery becomes depleted, a battery symbol () will appear on the display. Immediately replace the battery with a new one.

Illustration TD-38S

1. Open the battery compartment cover on the rear of the tuner in the direction of the arrow.
2. Insert the battery, making sure to observe the correct polarity, and then close the cover.

Tuning

Tuning procedure

1. Turn the left shuttle switch upward. Each time you turn the shuttle switch, the TD-38L/TD-38S will be turned on or off.
   If the power is left on for approximately 20 minutes without any user input, it will turn off automatically (Auto power-off function).
2. If necessary, change the reference pitch (calibration). (*M)
   Each time you turn the right shuttle switch upward (or downward), the reference pitch (calibration) increases (or decreases). The setting can be changed within the range of 410 Hz to 480 Hz in 1 Hz steps. Hold the shuttle switch turned to increase or decrease the setting continuously.
3. Play a single note on your instrument. The note name closest to the detected pitch appears in the note name indicator.
   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.
   and indicators on the left side of the meter will light up if the pitch is flat, and and indicators on the right side will light up if the pitch is sharp.
   
   When pure temperament tuning to a major third or minor third above a certain note, adjust the pitch to the pure major third mark or pure minor third mark on the meter. For example if you want to tune to a pure major third above A, 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 above A, make the note name indicator read C, and tune so that the meter indicates the right .

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.

Backlight (*M)

Turn the left shuttle switch downward. Each time you move the shuttle switch, the backlight brightness changes as follows.

... Off → Soft → Auto → Off → Soft...

When the backlight is lit, the backlight indicator appears.

Off: The backlight will go dark.

Soft: The backlight will light at a lower level of brightness.

Auto: The backlight will light brightly when sound is inputted or when a shuttle switch is operated. When there has been no sound input or shuttle switch operation for approximately ten seconds after the power has been turned on, the backlight will light at a lower level of brightness in order to prevent the battery from being depleted.

Attaching to the instrument and range of motion

The TD-38L/TD-38S tunes by picking up the vibrations of the instrument. Therefore, attach the TD-38L/TD-38S to the recommended part of your instrument in order to tune it (Refer to illustrations in the 'Recommended locations' section).

Additionally, the TD-38L/TD-38S can be freely moved so that the display is easy to read.

The TD-38L/TD-38S may be damaged if you apply excessive force within its range of motion, or attempt to move it beyond its intended range of motion.

TD-38L

TD-38S

Please carefully attach the TD-38L/TD-38S to your instrument. Leaving the TD-38L/TD-38S att ached 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): A0 (27.50 Hz)–C8 (4186 Hz)

Precision: +/-1 cent

Reference pitch: A4 = 410–480 Hz (1 Hz steps)

Dimensions (W x D x H):
TD-38L: 60 mm x 65 mm x 68 mm / 2.36'' x 2.56'' x 2.68''
TD-38S: 60 mm x 32 mm x 41 mm / 2.36'' x 1.26'' x 1.61''

Weight:
TD-38L: 36 g/1.27 oz. (including battery)
TD-38S: 27 g/0.95 oz. (including battery)

Power supply: One AAA Battery

Battery life: approximately 70/125/190 hours (Backlight: Auto/Soft/Off, A4 input, tuner continuously operating, when using alkaline battery)

Included items: Owner's manual, One AAA battery

*M Settings are remembered even when the power is off.
Default values: Reference pitch = 440Hz, Backlight = Off

• Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improvement.

Notice regarding disposal (EU only)

If this symbol is shown on the product, manual, battery, or package, you must dispose of it in the correct manner to avoid harm to human health or damage to the environment. Contact your local administrative body for details on the correct disposal method. If the battery contains heavy metals in excess of the regulated amount, a chemical symbol is displayed below the symbol on the battery or battery package.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS

This product has been manufactured according to strict specifications 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.

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.

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