SABINE Odyssey Operating Manual

ODYSSEY TUNER
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LCD
Mic
Pitch
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Flat notes
Operating Guide
Thank you for choosing the SABINE ODYSSEY TUNER!
The frequency range detected by the Odyssey Tuner is chromaticaly optimized
(4)
for all instruments. The Odyssey Tuner senses the vibrations of the instrument
it is attached to, or, you can select the mic function.
Tuning with the Odyssey Tuner
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1. Clip the Odyssey Tuner on your instrument and press the POWER (1)
button to turn on the Odyssey Tuner.
For guitars, attach the clip to the headstock (placing the body of the tuner
either in front of or behind the headstock). For other instruments, find the
location that allows the best pick up of sound while allowing you to view the
Clip
display easily.
(Push and hold the POWER (1) button for two seconds to turn the Odyssey
Tuner off).
2. Press the Clip/Mic button (2) to choose Clip Mode or Mic Mode.
Note accuracy
3. Play the note you wish to tune. The played note will appear in the center of
indicator
the LCD screen.
4. Watch the tuning meter and adjust your note until the needle indicator lines
up with the center of the dial.
Note
display
5. The Odyssey Tuner gives visual cues for flat and sharp. Red when your
note is flat or yellow when your note is sharp, The needle will be centered and
Mic/Clip mode
green when the note is in tune.
6. To flat tune, Click and hold the Tap/Function Button (2) to display the flat
note symbol. Repeat for up to four flat notes (1 - 4 half steps).
Calibrate the Odyssey Tuner
Press the Up or Down buttons on the back (3,4) to calibrate the tuner. Most
instruments are designed to play A=440 Hz (see lower right on your display).
Your Odyssey Tuner can be calibrated A4 = 410 – 490 Hz. This is handy if you
are tuning to a piano that is not in standard pitch or to make stringed instruments
sound a little brighter.
Metronome Mode
With the power on, Press the Power Button (1) once more to activate the
metronome. Press the Up or Down buttons on the back (3,4) to increase or
decrease the tempo from 30 - 280 bpm.
Memory will recall settings on restart.
TAP Feature
While in Metronome Mode, use the TAP Feature to measure beats per minute.
Press the TAP button (2) to the rythm of your music and beats per minute will
be displayed.