Tama RW30 - Rhythm Watch Mini Manual

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

1. POWER/TAP key
   This key is assigned power-on/off and tap tempo function. When you turn the power on/off, press this key for approximately 2 seconds. TAP function starts working and measuring tempo automatically when this key is pressed at least 5 times.
2. RHYTHM key
   RW30 has 6 kinds of rhythm. Rhythm selection is shown on LCD.
3. SOUND key
   This selects a sound, TYPE 1 or TYPE 2.
4. BEAT key
   The beat can be set within a range from 0 to 9 beats. The number of beats shift by an increment of one each time the BEAT key is pressed.
5. LCD (liquid crystal display)
   This displays the values set for the "RHYTHM," "SOUND," "BEAT," and "TEMPO" parameters.
6. TEMPO LEDs
   The left LED flashes red in time with the initial beat. The right LED flashes green in time with the second and after beats. If the beat setting is 0, the right LED flashes green also in time with the initial beat. If the beat setting is 1, only the left LED flashes red.
7. TEMPO dial
   This is used to control the tempo between =30 ~ 250/minute.
8. START/STOP key
   This key starts and stops the metronome.
9. VOLUME control
   This is used to control the overall volume.
10. PHONES jack
    This is the stereo mini jack for headphones.
    When connected, no sound is produced from the RW30's speaker.
11. Belt Clip
    This offers you to clip RW30 to belt. Also can set it on music stand etc.

OPERATION

Metronome Operation

1. Press the RHYTHM key and select a rhythm.
2. Press the SOUND key and select either TYPE 1 or TYPE 2. The TYPE 1 and TYPE 2 have different voicings, so select whichever mode is appropriate for the usage conditions.
3. Set the tempo using the TEMPO dial, and the beat using the BEAT key.
4. Pressing the START/STOP key starts the metronome. Sound is produced from the speaker, and the LEDs begin flashing.
5. While listening to the sound produced, adjust the overall volume by using side VOLUME control.
6. Pressing the START/STOP key again to stops the metronome.

Operating the tap function

The tap function lets you measure any desired tapped tempo and applies to the tempo of metronome.

1. Enter the tempo by pressing the TAP key with following rhythm. At the moment you tap 5 times, the measured tempo is displayed.
2. When you tap 6 times or more, it displays average tempo of the last 4 taps.
3. If you don't push the TAP key for approximately 2.5 seconds, tempo measurement will finish and tempo value on the LCD display flashes.
4. If the measured tempo exceeds the range of = 30 ~ 250/minute, error messages are displayed. If the tempo is lower than 30, message "Lo" will be displayed and tempo is set 30 automatically. If the tempo is higher than 250, message "Hi" will be displayed and tempo is set 250 automatically.

FEATURES

The Rhythm Watch Mini RW30 is a simplified version of TAMA's best selling metronome, Rhythm Watch, but designed to be smaller, lighter, and more portable. The built-in belt clip on the back enables the user to clip the unit to music stands etc.

PRECAUTIONS

• Avoid subjecting the RW30 to impact, such as dropping it or handling it roughly.
• Turn off the power before storing the RW30.
• Storage or use of RW30 that subjects the unit to direct sunlight, high temperature, or humidity can cause the RW30 to malfunction or fail permanently.
• Do not use thinners, benzene, or other similar solvents to clean the RW30.
• Two AAA batteries (2 x DC1.5V) can be used as the power supply. Do not use any other type of power supply.

REPLACING THE BATTERY

When the battery begins to run down, the LCD and the LED darkens, sound weakens and performance will rapidly deteriorate. Replace battery promptly.

Battery replacement procedure

1. Slide the battery cover on the back of the RW30 in the direction indicated by the arrow in the diagram, and take off the battery cover.
2. Take out the old battery and insert the new one, being careful that the polarity is matched correctly.
3. Slide the cover in the opposite direction from that indicated by the arrow, attaching the cover in its original position.

• Always check to make sure the power is turned off before replacing the battery.
• After replacing the battery, turn the power on and check to make sure the RW30 functions properly.

Automatic power-off function

The RW30 has an automatic power-off function to avoid unnecessary battery power drainage. If the RW30 is powered without being operated for approximately one hour, the power will automatically turn off. This auto-off feature can be disabled by doing the following: Turn the POWER on while simultaneously pushing START/ STOP key. LCD will first display "OFF." Continue to hold buttons until normal display screen appears. The auto-off feature is now disabled, until the unit's POWER is shut off. Once you turn the POWER off, this default auto-off feature becomes effective again.

Memory backup

RW30 stores your settings as long the battery powers it. Please note that once battery power is lost settings are reset to the factory default setting.

LCD backlight

The backlight will be turned on when you operate the POWER switch, control knobs/ switches, or the TEMPO dial, and stay on for approximately 10 seconds after the last operation.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Power supply	2 x AAA battery
Tempo range	= 30 ~ 250/minute
Tempo precision	±0.2%
Beats	0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Displays	LCD (TEMPO, RHYTHM, SOUND, BEAT) Tempo LED x 2
Speaker	× 1
Controls	TEMPO dial, RHYTHM, SOUND, BEAT, TAP tempo, START/STOP
Size (W × H × D)	61 x 21 x 118 mm (2.4" x 1" x 4.7")
Weight	90g (3.2oz) including battery
Accessories	Instruction manual, 2 x AAA battery

• Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice due to improvements.

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