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Summary of Contents for Rocktron VersaTUNE
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Page 2: Specifications
Your Rocktron VersaTune has been designed to comply with the following Standards and Directives as set forth by the European Union: Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, 76/769/EC, 1994/62/EC, 2000/ 53/EC, 2002/95/EC Standard(s): EN55022, EN50082-1, EN60065 This means that this product has been designed to meet stringent guidelines on how much RF energy it can emit, and that it should be immune from other sources of interference when properly used. - Page 3 PRECAUTIONS NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS SECTION TO PRO- VIDE YEARS OF TROUBLE FREE USE. THIS UNIT REQUIRES CAREFUL HAN- DLING. • All warnings on this equipment and in the operating instructions should be adhered to and all operating instructions should be followed. • Do not use this equipment near water. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through any openings. • The power cord/adapter should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
- Page 4 Congratulations on your purchase of the Rocktron VersaTune Rack Tuner. The VersaTune Rack Tuner is a versatile true-bypass Guitar/Bass rack tuner for live and studio use. The large “NOTE” display and bright LEDs provide the perfect amount of light for on-stage tuning. Over a hundred different tunings can be viewed in the display window including standard guitar/bass tunings, alternate tunings, drop tunings and opening tunings.
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Page 5: Front Panel Features
“Rear Panel Features” on the following pages for more details. NOTE: The VersaTune has two inputs and outputs so that you can plug two different instruments into it at the same time, yet go to two different amplifiers. INPUT SELECTOR BUTTON & LEDS - use this selector switch to determine which input will be “active.”... - Page 6 For more information see section called “TUNINGS WINDOW” later in this manual. ON/OFF SWITCH - This is the power “ON/OFF” switch for the VersaTune. TUNING LEDS SHARP/FLAT LEDS - When the note being played is IN TUNE the GREEN LED in the center of the LED panel will light.
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Page 7: Back Panel Features
MUTE FT SW Jack - Using an option RTS footswitch (not included) will MUTE both Outputs of the VersaTune to allow you to tune in silence. When the MUTE is on the MUTE LED on the front panel will be Lit. - Page 8 Connections - One Guitar - Front Panel GUITAR OUTPUT TO INPUT 1 FRONT PANEL BACK PANEL TO OUTPUT 1 TO AMPLIFIER INPUT...
- Page 9 Connections - One Guitar - Back Panel...
- Page 10 Connections - Two Guitars - Front Panel...
- Page 11 Connections - Two Guitars - Back Panel...
- Page 12 Connections - Optional Footswitch...
- Page 13 Connections - Rack Connection...
- Page 14 Using the VersaTune STANDARD TUNING MODE In Standard Tuning Mode (this is the default tuning mode when you turn on the VersaTune) the LEDs on the front panel will indicate the following: GREEN LED - Center LED with the (0 - zero) above the LED will indicate that the note being played is “IN TUNE”...
- Page 15 Using the VersaTune PRECISION TUNING MODE Precision Tuning Mode allows you to “FINE” tune your instrument. This function increases the sensitivity of the VersaTune to allow for ultra fine tuning. In Precision Tuning Mode, the LEDs are reversed in color. Now the IN TUNE LED will be RED and the Flat and Sharp LEDs will be GREEN. This mode is quite sensitive and very slightly movements of the tuning machines on your instrument is necessary.
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Page 16: Hints And Tips
IN TUNE. When the LEDs don’t appear to be moving, then the note is IN TUNE. HINTS AND TIPS The VersaTune is sensitive, so it is not necessary to strike your string very hard. Standard string at- tack will work. Additionally, if you are in a loud environment try using harmonics to tune your instru- ment. - Page 17 IN TUNE with that change in pitch. You can calibrate the VersaTune to different pitches to help you tune to the pitch of instrument or audio source that may not be in tune to A440 pitch (like an old piano or tape player). When you press the CALIBRATION button,...
- Page 18 TUNINGS WINDOW A unique feature on the VersaTune is the “TUNINGS WINDOW”. The TUNINGS WINDOW shows over a hundred different of tunings and how to tune to these tunings from the standard A440 Guitar Tuning. Additionally, we have included some other tunings for different instruments such as, mandolin, mandola, pedal steel, banjo and many oth- ers. Use the UP & DOWN buttons on the front panel to scroll through the different tunings.
- Page 19 D down to C# 4th string (next higher string) G down to F# 3rd string (next higher string) B down to A# 2nd string (next higher string) E down to D# 1st string (next higher string) Note: Usually, when you tune a guitar down a 1/2 step it is often called “tuning a half step down” or “tuning to Eb”. However, as the industry standard tuners appear use the “SHARP” “#” indicator as the main way to deter- mine the half steps between notes, the VersaTune in Standard mode also uses the “SHARP” “#” indicator. Thus, in the TUNINGS WINDOW, when tuning a guitar a half step down, instead of the note reading Eb, the note will read D#, which is the same note.
- Page 20 CHROMATIC RACK TUNER WWW.ROCKTRON.COM Rocktron - A Division of GHS Corporation 2813 Wilber Ave Battle Creek MI 49037 www.rocktron.com info@rocktron.com tel: 1-269-968-3351 Ver 1.00 - 1-15-12...