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- Page 1 STX-1100 STX-1500 & CHROMATIC AUTO TUNERS 13301 Highway 441, Alachua, FL 32615-8544 USA www.SabineUSA.com...
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Page 2: Brief History
BRIEF HISTORY Sabine introduced its first tuner in the summer of 1988: the Sabine ST-1000 Chromatic AutoTuner. The ST-1000 incorporated a fully custom integrated circuit that combined numerous elec- tronic parts into a single component. Its unique electronics made tuning easier and more accurate than ever before. In only one year, the ST-1000 became the best selling chromatic tuner in the United States. - Page 3 STX-1500 9-volt Adapter Music Stand Jack On/Off Clips Switch Instrument (Recalibrate -1100) Jack (Function - 1500) Fine Tune Amplifier Jack Function Scale (1500 ONLY) Microphone Note Indicator...
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Page 4: Automatic Recalibration
SABINE AUTOTUNER CHROMATIC SCALE - FULL RANGE The STX-1100 and STX-1500 automatically sense all 12 notes in the musical scale. They tune all open strings, from the five- string bass to the mandolin and violin, and they can be used to tune all musical instruments and voice. - Page 5 9 VOLT DC ADAPTOR Any standard 9 Volt DC adaptor can be used with the STX-1100 and STX-1500. If the adaptor has a polarity switch, set the center pin of the DC adaptor jack to negative.
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Page 6: Tone Generator
FEATURES FOUND ONLY ON THE STX-1500 AUTOTUNER MANUAL RECALIBRATE The SXT-1500 can be recalibrated to any of 12 precise frequencies–many more than available on other tuners. TONE GENERATOR The STX-1500 will generate a reference tone through an amplifier for tuning by ear. TRANPOSES TO ANY KEY The STX-1500 can be transposed to any key–a special advan- tage for many band and orchestra musicians. - Page 7 IN TUNE. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the other notes until the entire instrument is tuned. Note: The STX-1100 and STX-1500 have new contrasting red and green note indicator LEDs. The green LEDs indicate the six standard guitar notes (E,A,D,G,B,E).
- Page 8 9 VOLT DC ADAPTOR Any standard 9 Volt DC adaptor can be used with the STX-1100 and STX-1500. If the adaptor has a polarity switch, set the center pin of the DC adaptor jack to negative.
- Page 9 Hertz from standard A=440Hz. They prove to be almost useless if the user wishes to tune to an instrument that is more than a few Hertz out of tune. However, both the STX-1100 and STX-1500 can be recalibrated to match any instrument by simply...
- Page 10 Example: If you wish to tune a guitar so that it will be in tune with a certain piano, simply play any note on the piano, and wait a moment for the note to register on the tuner’s display. Then touch the calibrate (or FUNCTION) button on the tuner.
- Page 11 A=440Hz. to A=438Hz. Please note the manual recalibration scale is referenced in Hertz and in ¢. (There are 100¢ between any two adjacent notes in the musical scale, and one Hertz is equal to one vibration per second.) To return the tuner to standard A=440Hz., simply turn the power switch to OFF and then back ON.
- Page 12 TRANSPOSE The STX-1500 can be transposed to any key. This is especially useful if you are using a fretted instrument with a capo or if your instrument is not tuned in the key of “C,” such as a B-Flat trumpet or E-Flat alto sax.
- Page 13 2. TUNE STRINGED INSTRUMENTS FROM A PITCH THAT IS FLAT UP TO THE PITCH YOU DESIRE. This procedure removes any slack in the gears of the instrument’s tuning heads. If you tune from SHARP to IN TUNE, the gears will slip as you play and the instrument will go flat.
- Page 14 “even- tempered scale.” Much depends on the musician’s style, but generally it is best to tune exactly as your Sabine tuner indicates. WIND INSTRUMENTS, VOICE AND INSTRUMENTS OF THE...
- Page 15 Accessories, Optional: CM-1 Contact Mike, 9 Volt DC Adaptor CONTACT MICROPHONE (OPTIONAL) The Sabine CM-1 contact microphone makes tuning an acoustic instrument as easy as tuning an electric guitar. It has a removable rubber suction cup to stick the mic directly onto the instrument.
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Page 16: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY If your STX-1100 or STX-1500 tuner fails because of a manufacturing defect within TWO YEARS from the date of original purchase, please return, postage prepaid, to SABINE for a replacement with a new or reconditioned product. This warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, misuse, or defective batteries.