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- Page 1 PitchMaster Racktuner tuner user manual...
- Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 01.08.2019, ID: 468748...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................4 1.1 Further information........................... 5 1.2 Notational conventions........................6 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 7 Safety instructions............................. 9 Features............................... 13 Starting up..............................14 Connections and controls........................15 Operating..............................21 Technical specifications........................27 Protecting the environment...................... -
Page 4: General Information
Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐ fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. tuner... -
Page 5: Further Information
General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly. -
Page 6: Notational Conventions
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’... -
Page 7: Symbols And Signal Words
General information Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: Switch on the device. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. Switch off the device. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual. - Page 8 General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided.
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Page 9: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used to tune musical instruments. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is consid‐ ered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use. - Page 10 Safety instructions Safety DANGER! Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit.
- Page 11 Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’...
- Page 12 Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames. NOTICE! Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse The use of different types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit. Fire hazard! Only fuses of the same type may be used.
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Page 13: Features
Features Features Chromatic digital rack tuner for live and studio applications Suitable for guitar and bass Standard pitch: 436 Hz … 445 Hz Calibration with different instruments or audio sources Tuning accuracy: ± 1 Cent Mute mode for silent tuning Fine tuning mode Regular and strobe mode Very good readability due to LED display... -
Page 14: Starting Up
Starting up Starting up Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively. -
Page 15: Connections And Controls
Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel PitchMaster Racktuner... - Page 16 Connections and controls tuner...
- Page 17 Connections and controls 1 [INPUT 1] Input for connecting a guitar or bass, designed as 1/4" phone socket 2 [MUTE] Input for connecting a footswitch (not included), designed as a 1/4" phone jack When you press the footswitch, the output is muted. 3 [MUTE] Button to mute the output.
- Page 18 Connections and controls 7 Meter display The strings must each be tuned so that the ‘0’ in the middle lights up green. If an LED in the right-hand area lights up red, the string is tuned too sharp. If an LED in the right-hand area lights up red, the string is tuned too flat. 8 Display The currently played note is displayed.
- Page 19 Connections and controls Rear panel PitchMaster Racktuner...
- Page 20 Connections and controls 11 IEC chassis plug with fuse holder 12 [SELECTOR SWITCH] Operating voltage selector switch. This setting should only be performed by qualified personnel. 13 [OUTPUT] Output for connecting an amplifier or effects units, designed as 1/4" phone socket 14 [INPUT 2] Input for connecting a guitar or bass, designed as 1/4"...
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Page 21: Operating
Operating Operating Muting via footswitch Using an optional footswitch allows you to mute the output of the device. Connect the footswitch to the dedicated input [MUTE] on the front panel of the device. Press the footswitch to mute the output. ð... - Page 22 Operating Muting on the unit Press [MUTE] on the front panel to mute the output. ð The LED of the [MUTE] is lit. No signal is present at the output. Press [MUTE] again again to unmute the output. ð The LED of the [MUTE] turns off. A signal is present at the output. Calibrating The general tuning standard is based on the standard pitch frequency A = 440 Hz, this corre‐...
- Page 23 Operating After selecting the standard pitch frequency, wait without pressing another key. When the selection has been accepted, the green LED ‘0’ lights up in the middle of the meter display. The following table shows which standard pitch frequency is assigned to which value. Value Standard pitch frequency Value...
- Page 24 Operating General tuning Connect the guitar or bass to the dedicated inputs [INPUT 1] or [INPUT 2]. Play a string and tune it to the desired note. The display will show the note closest to the played tone. ð If the string is tuned correctly, the green LED ‘0’ lights up in the middle of the meter display.
- Page 25 Operating Tuning with Strobe function The device allows a more accurate tuning of the guitar or bass with the help of the Strobe function. Connect the guitar or bass to the dedicated inputs [INPUT 1] or [INPUT 2]. Press [STROBE] to enable the Strobe function. Play a string and tune it to the desired note.
- Page 26 Operating ð Slightly adjust the tuning until the green LED ‘0’ in the middle of the display lights up. The string is tuned correctly. Fine tuning You can increase the device's sensitive. Press [PRECISION] flashes on its front panel. ð The LED of the [PRECISION] is lit. The sensitivity of the tuner is increased. You can now tune the guitar or bass.
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Page 27: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Technical specifications Input connections Voltage supply IEC chassis plug C14 Guitar or bass 2 ×1/4" jack socket Foot switch 1/4" phone socket Output connections Amplifier, further effects devices 1/4" phone socket Calibration 436 Hz … 445 Hz Operating supply voltage AC 115 –... - Page 28 Technical specifications Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing Further information Display Built-in microphone Built-in metronome Specials Strobe mode tuner...
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Page 29: Protecting The Environment
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. - Page 30 Notes tuner...
- Page 32 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...
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