User manual ROLAND TU-2 MANUAL 2

[. . . ] Owner's Manual AC DC AC & BATTERY POWERED FET 1 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. These sections provide important information concerning 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 read in its entirety. [. . . ] 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. Pedal switch Pressing this switch will turn the tuner on/off. 13. Thumbscrew When this screw is loosened, the pedal will open, allowing you to change the battery. For the procedure, refer to "Changing the battery" (page 23). 12 Connections * Before connecting or disconnecting any patch cords, be sure all the volume controls in your system are set to minimum. This will help prevent any damage to system components. * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. * If there are batteries in the unit while an AC adaptor is being used, normal operation will continue should the line voltage be interrupted (power blackout or power cord disconnection). (OUTPUT) If you do not want to be heard while tuning Parallel DC cord (PCS-20A: optional) OUT DC 9V AC Adaptor (PSA-Series: optional) Electric Guitar Amplifier Boss compact other effect units Electric Bass (BYPASS) If you want to be heard while tuning 13 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. If you are using an AC adapter The power will be turned on when you connect the AC adapter to the DC 9V In jack. If you are using a battery The power will be turned on when you insert a plug into the Input jack. When the power is turned on, the meter will light to indicate the current tuning mode. Then the note name / string number indicator will indicate the first digit of the currently selected standard pitch. 440 Hz 14 Tuning in chromatic mode * If you wish to change the standard pitch, do so before you begin tuning (page 20). 1. Press the MODE select switch several times to make "CHROMATIC" light. * When the TU-2 is shipped from the factory Chromatic mode is selected. 3. The name of the note 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. (Note name display) C E C# F A D F# A# D# G B 2. If the tuner is not on (CHECK should be lit), press the pedal to turn it on. G# 4. Tune your instrument. 15 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 times to make "GUITAR" light. If you are using flat tuning (semitone down) make " " light. If you are using double flat tuning (whole step down) make " " light. Flat tuning Double flat tuning 16 2. If the tuner is not on (CHECK should be lit), press the pedal to turn it on. 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. (String number display) 1st string E 3rd string G 5th string A 4. 2nd string B 4th string D 6th string E 17 Tuning in Bass mode * If you wish to change the standard pitch, do so before you begin tuning (page 20). 1. [. . . ] Never use a power cord after it has been damaged. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 012c 014 · Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the "Information" page when: · The AC adaptor or the power-supply cord has been damaged; or · Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; or · The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet); or · The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance. 013 · Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!) 015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . · Do not force the unit's power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords--the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord's outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/ amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through. 016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . · In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit. · Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the "Information" page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 019 · Batteries must never be recharged, heated, taken apart, or thrown into fire or water. 101b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . · The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation. 102d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . · Always grasp only the plug or the body of the AC adaptor when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit. 103b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . · Whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time, disconnect the AC adaptor. 104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . · Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. 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