Seiko SAT500 Instruction Manual

SEIKO CHROMATIC TUNER SAT500
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR SAFE OPERATION
! CAUTION
Do not disassemble, attempt to repair or tamper with the tuner as it may cause
a short circuit.
Do not operate the buttons with wet hands as it could result in a short circuit or
electric shock.
Do not expose the batteries to fire. They may explode, generate an intense
heat or catch fire.
Install the batteries, checking that the (+) and (-) terminals are properly aligned.
Otherwise, a malfunction may result.
Do not use or keep the tuner in the following places:
Places where the tuner is exposed to extremely high temperatures
such as direct sunlight, near or on a heating unit.
Humid places such as bathroom, sink or wet floor
Dusty places.
Places where the tuner is subjected to strong vibrations.
If the tuner is left unused for along time, remove the batteries. Otherwise,
battery leakage may occur, causing, a malfunction.
Do not use thinner or alcohol to clean the tuner as it may result in damage.
PARTS OF YOUR TUNER AND THEIR OPERATION
Before use, install the batteries included with the tuner, following the instructions in
"BATTERY CHANGE".
NOTE: The batteries included with the tuner are monitor batteries, and the
battery life may be shorter than the specified period.
10
OUTPUT
SEIKO
MODE
PITCH
NOTE
KEY
SAT 500
CHROMATIC TUNER
10
1
a
MODE
PITCH
NOTE
KEY
#
AUTO
e
1 Power button
With each press, the tuner is turned on and off alternately.
Auto power-off function
If no button operation is made or no sound is input into the tuner for
approximately 20 minutes while the tuner is turned on, it will be turned off
automatically to save the battery energy.
2 Selector button
Use the button to select the item of tuner setting. With each press, the setting item is
selected in order.
Printed mark Setting Item
Mode Mode setting
Pitch Reference pitch setting
NOTE Note setting
Key Key setting
* For details, see "TUNER SETTING'.
3 UP button
4 DOWN button
Use the buttons to change the settings of the item selected by pressing the selector
button 2. The two buttons change the setting of the selected item in the opposite
order. For details, see "TUNER SETTING".
5 Liquid crystal display
a Setting item indication
The pointer " " indicates the item currently selected.
b Tuning meter
It shows the difference in pitch between the note indicated on the display and
6
7
INPUT
# 5
KEY
CENT
POWER
#
9
AUTO MANUAL SOUND
POWER SELECT DOWN UP
SEIKO
4
2 3
b f
KEY
CENT
MANUAL SOUND
c
d
Description
To set the tuning mode.
To set the frequency of the reference
pitch (A4).
To set the note you wish to tune.
To transpose the key.
MODE
PITCH
NOTE
KEY
that given by the instrument.
c Tuning mode indication
The tuning mode currently selected is shown.
d Cent/reference pitch indication
The difference in pitch between the note indicated on the display and the one
given by the instrument is shown numerically. While the pitch setting is made,
the current reference pitch is shown.
e Note Indication
AUTO mode: The tuner automatically identifies and indicates the note given
by the instrument.
MANUAL and SOUND modes:
f Key Indication
The current key setting is shown.
5 Tuning guide
As a guide in tuning, it visually shows the difference in pitch between the note
indicated on the display and the one given by the instrument by means of the LED
lights.
When the pitch of the input note is lower than that of the indicated note, the "b"
LED lights up.
When the pitch of the input note is higher than that of the indicated note, the "#"
LED lights up.
When the instrument is in tune, the LED at the center lights up in green.
7 Input jack
When tuning an electric/electronic instrument, connect the output cord of the
instrument to the input jack (7). While the cord is connected to the input jack (7), the
built-in microphone 9 will not work.
8 Output jack
Bypass function
The tuner outputs the signal input from the instrument connected with the input
jack 7 to an amplifier and other devices through the output jack 8.
Precautions on using the bypass function
1. Before connecting an amplifier to the output jack 8, be sure to set its
volume control to the lowest level, and turn it off, to prevent any
malfunction of the tuner and the amplifier. After checking that both the
tuner and amplifier are turned off, properly connect the amplifier to the
output jack 8 of the tuner.
2. Turn on the tuner first, and then turn on the amplifier.
3. Even if the volume control is set at the lowest level, noise may be heard
when they are turned on. This is not a malfunction.
9 Built-in microphone
Use it to tune acoustic instruments.
Precautions on using the microphone:
When tuning, bring the instrument as close as possible to the microphone.
Make sure that no cord is connected to the output jack7
10 Built-in speaker
In SOUND mode, it gives out the reference note you have selected.
11Slit stand
Insert a card or coin into the slit on the rear of the tuner to prop it up.
Caution:
Do not forcibly insert a card or coin that will not fit into the slit, as this may
cause damage to the tuner or injuries. Also, note that the card or coin used to
prop up the tuner may get scratched or damaged accidentally.
12 Strap hole
Use the hole to attach a strap to the tuner.
Caution:
Do not apply undue force to the tuner by swinging it with the strap or pulling the strap
forcibly, as this may cause damage to the tuner or injuries.
TUNER SETTING
Press the selector 2, UP 3 and DOWN 4 buttons to set the tuner as desired.
Selection of the setting item:
With each press of the selector button 2, the setting item is selected in the following
order
MODE MODE
PITCH PITCH
NOTE NOTE
KEY KEY
Setting of items:
Press UP3 or DOWN 4 button to set the selected setting item.
The two buttons change the setting of the selected item in the opposite order. In
setting the reference pitch, UP 3 and DOWN 4 buttons increases and decreases the
pitch' value, respectively. In setting the reference pitch, note, and key, the settings
change continuously by keeping the respective buttons pressed.
Flashing of the indication and registration of the setting:
The flashing indication shows that the setting procedure is still in process. By
pressing the selector button 2 to select another setting item, the current setting is
registered. If the tuner is left untouched with the indication flashing, the flashing
stops, and the setting is automatically registered in a certain period of time.
Mode setting
Select the tuning mode
The note you have set is indicated.
MODE MODE
PITCH PITCH
NOTE NOTE
KEY KEY