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Tuner Setting - Seiko SAT500 Instruction Manual

Chromatic tuner
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Input jack
When tuning an electric/electronic instument, connect the output cord of the instrument
to the input jack
. While the cord is connected to the input jack
microphone
will not work.
Output jack
Bypass function
The tuner outputs the signal input from the instrument connected with the input jack
to an amplifier and other devices through the output jack
Precautions on using the bypass function
1. Before connecting an amplifier to the output jack
to the lowest level, and turn it off, to prevent any malfunction of the tuner and the
amplifier. After checking that both the tuner and amplifier are turned off, properly
connect the amplifier to the output jack
2. Turn on the tuner first, and then turn on the amplifier.
3. Even if the volume control is set at the lowest level, noise may be heard when they
are turned on. This is not a malfunction.
Built-in microphone
Use it to tune acoustic instruments.
Precautions on using the microphone:
When tuning, bring the instrument as close as possible to the microphone. Make sure
that no cord is connected to the input jack
Built-in speaker
In SOUND mode, it gives out the reference note you have selected.
Slit stand
Insert a card or coin into the slit on the rear of the tuner to prop it up.
Caution:
Do not forcibly insert a card or
coin that will not fit into the slit,
as this may cause damage to the
tuner or injuries. Also, note that
the card or coin used to prop up
the tuner may get scratched or
damaged accidentally.
Strap hole
Use the hole to attach a strap to the tuner.
Caution:
Do not apply undue force to the tuner by swinging it with the strap or pulling the strap
forcibly, as this may cause damage to the tuner or injuries.
Press the selector
, UP
and DOWN
Selection of the setting item:
With each press of the selector button
order:
Setting of items:
Press UP
or DOWN
button to set the selected setting item.
The two buttons change the setting of the selected item in the opposite order. In setting
the reference pitch, UP
and DOWN
value, respectively. In setting the reference pitch, note, and key, the settings change
continuously by keeping the respective buttons pressed.
Flashing of the indication and registration of the setting:
The flashing indication shows that the setting procedure is still in process. By pressing
the selector button
to select another setting item, the current setting is registered. If
the tuner is left untouched with the indication flashing, the flashing stops, and the setting
is automatically registered in a certain period of time.
MODE
Mode setting
Select the tuning mode.
AUTO mode
: By inputting a note of the instrument, the tuner automatically
identifies and indicates the note having the pitch closest to it. It also
indicates that the pitch of the input note is lower or higher than that
of the indicated note.
MANUAL mode : Set the note you wish to tune, and then input a note. The tuner
indicates that the pitch of the input note is lower or higher than that
of the note you have set.
SOUND mode
: The tuner gives out the note you have set. Tune the instrument on
the basis of the reference note the tuner produces.
Reference pitch setting
Set the reference pitch (frequency of A4).
Settable range
: 415 Hz and 435 ~ 446 Hz at 1 Hz steps
Note setting (for MANUAL and SOUND modes)
Set the note you wish to tune.
In AUTO mode, the tuner automatically identifies the name of the input note, and the note
you have set will be disregarded.
Settable range
AUTO mode
:
Not applicable.
MANUAL mode :
C ~ B (at one-semitone steps, when the key is set at "C")
SOUND mode
:
C4 ~ B4 (at one-semitone steps, when the key is set at "C")
Key setting
Set the key for the transposition tuning.
Selectable keys : E , F, B , C
, be sure to set its volume control
of the tuner.
.

TUNER SETTING

buttons to set the tuner as desired.
, the setting item is selected in the following
buttons increases and decreases the pitch
+
PITCH
+
NOTE
+
, the built-in
.
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