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Boss Chromatic Tuner TU-2 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual AC & BATTERY POWERED...
  • Page 2 Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of BOSS TU-2 Chromatic Tuner. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 28–34; 5–7). These sections provide important information con- cerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be...
  • Page 3 Features • The ideal tuner for use in live concert situations. • Since the TU-2 uses the same shape and structure as other Boss compact effect units, it features excellent durability and allows neat connection with other effect units. • The OUTPUT is muted when the tuning function is on, allowing you to tune without being heard.
  • Page 4 • In Guitar/Bass mode, you can also use Flat tuning (a semitone down) or Double- flat tuning (a whole step down). • When the tuner is off, a battery conservation function minimizes power con- sumption. • By using an AC adapter (sold separately) with the DC 9V in/out jacks, you can supply power to other compact effect units as well.

  • Page 5: Important Notes

    IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 28–34, please read and observe the following: • A battery was installed in the unit before it Power Supply: Use of Batteries left the factory. The life of this battery may •...
  • Page 6 • This device may interfere with radio and Maintenance television reception. Do not use this de- • For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a vice in the vicinity of such receivers. soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly •...
  • Page 7 • Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display. • When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements. • To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable lev- els.

  • Page 8: Panel Description

    PCS-20A parallel DC cord (sold sepa- rately) to supply power to other 9V effect units. * Power cannot be supplied when the TU-2 is running on batteries. * When using a DC 9V Out jack, make sure that the total current consumption of the TU- 2 and other effects being supplied does not exceed 200 mA.
  • Page 9 3. Meter STREAM display Deviation of the input pitch will be shown The meter indicates the pitch deviation of by a flow of lights toward left or right. the input sound from the note name or string The lights will flow toward the left if the in- number that is shown in the note name / put pitch is flat, and toward the right if the string number indicator.
  • Page 10 5. Tuning guide indicators 6. MODE select switch These will light to roughly indicate the tun- This switch changes the tuning mode. ing. When this switch is first pressed, the meter will blink to indicate the current mode. The pitch is flat If you press the switch again, the meter will cycle through the following modes, and the corresponding indicator will light.

  • Page 11: Input Jack

    7. STREAM/CENT select switch 9. INPUT jack This switches the meter display method. Use this jack to connect the electric guitar / The meter will indicate the selected display electric bass that you wish to tune. method for approximately two seconds after * When a battery is used, the input jack also the method has been switched.

  • Page 12: Bypass Jack

    11. BYPASS jack Connect your amp or another effect unit to this jack. This jack will always output the signal from the instrument connected to the Input jack. Use this jack if you want to be heard while you tune. 12.
  • Page 13 (OUTPUT) If you do not want to be heard while tuning Parallel DC cord (PCS-20A: optional) AC Adaptor OUT DC 9V / (PSA-Series: optional) 200 mA Electric Guitar Boss compact other Amplifier effect units Electric Bass (BYPASS) If you want to be heard while tuning...

  • Page 14: Turning On The Power

    Turning on the power * Always make sure to have the volume level of your amp turned down before switching on power. Even with the volume all the way down, you may still hear some sound when the power is switched on, but this is normal, and does not indicate a malfunction.
  • Page 15 “CHROMATIC” light. The name of the note closest to the pitch of the input sound will appear in the note * When the TU-2 is shipped from the fac- name / string number indicator, and the tory Chromatic mode is selected.
  • Page 16 Tuning in Guitar mode * If you wish to change the standard pitch, do so before you begin tuning (page 20). 1. Press the MODE select switch several If you are using flat tuning (semitone times to make “GUITAR” light. down) make “...
  • Page 17 2. If the tuner is not on (CHECK should be lit), press the pedal to turn it on. 3. Play a single note on your instrument. The string number closest to the pitch of the input sound will appear in the note name / string number indicator, and the meter will indicate the pitch deviation.
  • Page 18 Tuning in Bass mode * If you wish to change the standard pitch, do so before you begin tuning (page 20). 1. Press the MODE select switch several If you are using flat tuning (semitone times to make “BASS” light. down) make “...
  • Page 19 2. If the tuner is not on (CHECK should be lit), press the pedal to turn it on. 3. Play a single note on your instrument. The string number closest to the pitch of the input sound will appear in the note name / string number indicator, and the meter will indicate the pitch deviation.
  • Page 20 Adjusting the standard pitch 1. Simultaneously press the MODE select switch and the STREAM/CENT select switch. When you press the STREAM/CENT se- lect switch, the standard pitch will change as follows. 2. The first digit of the currently selected standard pitch (0, if 440 Hz) will blink in the note name / string number display.
  • Page 21 Memorizing the standard pitch With the factory settings, the TU-2 will return to a standard pitch of 440 Hz when the power is turned off. If you wish to leave the standard pitch at a setting of other than 440 Hz, you can use the following procedure to memorize the standard pitch.
  • Page 22 Storefront demo display 1. Turn on the power while holding down the STREAM/CENT select switch. 2. Continue holding down the switch for approximately two seconds. 3. The storefront demo display mode will begin. Release the switch. 4. The demo will continue until you turn the power off and on again, or until you operate the pedal switch.

  • Page 23: Changing The Battery

    Changing the battery When the CHECK indicator goes dim or no 1. Loosen the thumbscrew at the front of the pedal, then lift the pedal upwards to open longer lights while an effect is on, it means the unit. that the battery is nearly dead and must be replaced.
  • Page 24 Various types of tuning By using Chromatic mode Open D Open G you can tune in a variety of Raise / Lower Note name Raise / Lower Note name ways. 6th string 6th string First, tune normally to get 5th string —...
  • Page 25 Semitone flat Drop D 1 and a half steps flat (Guitar is also possible) Raise / Lower Note name Raise / Lower Note name Raise / Lower Note name 6th string 6th string 6th string 5th string 5th string — 5th string 4th string 4th string...

  • Page 26: Specifications

    Specifications TU-2: Chromatic Tuner Reference Pitch ..A4 = 438 to 445 Hz (1 Hz step) Tuning Range ..... C0 (16.35 Hz) to C8 (4186 Hz) Tuning Accuracy ..+/-3 cents Input Impedance ..1 M Controls ..... STREAM/CENT select switch, MODE select switch, Pedal switch Indicators ....
  • Page 27 Dimensions ....73 (W) x 129 (D) x 59 (H) mm 2-7/8 (W) x 5-1/8 (D) x 2-3/8 (H) inches Weight ....... 420 g / 15 oz (including battery) Accessories ....Owner's Manual Dry battery; 6F22/9V (Carbon) Leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTES,” and “Information”) Options ......
  • Page 28 symbol alerts the user to important instructions Used for instructions intended to alert or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is the user to the risk of death or severe determined by the design contained within the injury should unit used triangle.
  • Page 29 • Never use or store the unit in places that are: • Subject to temperature extremes • Before using this unit, make sure to (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed read the instructions below, and the vehicle, near a heating duct, on top Owner's Manual.
  • Page 30 008b • Use only the specified AC adaptor • This unit, either alone or in combina- (PSA-Series), and make sure the line tion with an amplifier and head- voltage at the installation matches the phones or speakers, may be capable of input voltage specified on the AC producing sound levels that could adaptor's body.
  • Page 31 012c • Immediately turn the power off, • Protect the unit from strong impact. remove the AC adaptor from the out- (Do not drop it!) let, and request servicing by your ................retailer, the nearest Roland Service • Do not force the unit's power-supply Center, or an authorized Roland dis- cord to share an outlet with an unrea- tributor, as listed on the "Information"...
  • Page 32 • Batteries must never be recharged, heated, taken apart, or thrown into 101b fire or water. • The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position ................does not interfere with their proper ventilation................102d •...
  • Page 33 111: Selection • If used improperly, batteries may • Never climb on top of, nor place explode or leak and cause damage or heavy objects on the unit. injury. In the interest of safety, please ................read and observe the following pre- 107d cautions (p.
  • Page 34 • Never keep batteries together with metallic objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc................• Used batteries must be disposed of in compliance with whatever regula- tions for their safe disposal that may be observed in the region in which you live.
  • Page 35 For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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