User manual ROLAND TU-3

[. . . ] Accu-Pitch Sign function uses the motion of the meter's lights to show when tuning is completed. Guitar/Bass mode lets you tune by string number, with support for 7-string guitars and 6-string basses. Flat tuning is supported with Guitar Flat mode, which allows for "down" tunings up to six semitones below standard pitch. Switching on the tuner automatically mutes the output signal, allowing you to tune without outputting the sound. 9 13. [. . . ] Tune the instrument so that both Tuning Guide indicators are lit and the center of the meter is lit green. (Cent display) The meter will light farther toward the left as the pitch gets flatter, or farther toward the right as the pitch gets sharper. 3. Meter Indicates the tuning of the input sound's pitch. 4. STREAM/CENT button Switches the meter's display pattern. * This setting remains stored even after the power is turned off. CENT display The meter lights farther toward the left as the pitch gets flatter, or farther toward the right as the pitch gets sharper. When the pitch is correct, the center of the meter lights green. * The center of the meter and the tuning guide indicator remain lit for several seconds after you've selected this setting. STREAM display The meter lights stream toward the left if the input pitch is flat, or toward the right if the input pitch is sharp. The lights flow more slowly as the pitch discrepancy decreases, and stop flowing when the pitch is exact. * The meter lights stream toward the left for several seconds after you've selected this setting. * When the Accu-Pitch Sign function is on, the meter lights stream toward the center of the display when stable tuning at the correct pitch is reached. * The meter behavior described here is when the CENT display is selected (the factory setting). The behavior is different when you've selected the STREAM display. * The sound from the OUTPUT jack is muted when the tuner is on. Changing the Battery When the indicator goes dim or no longer lights while the effect is on, it means that the battery must be replaced. Replace the battery following the steps below. * Please be sure to read the separate sheet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" for details on battery handling. Convenient Functions Having the Meter Indicate Completion of Tuning (Accu-Pitch Sign function) When the Accu-Pitch Sign function is on, the meter lights stream toward the center of the display when stable tuning at the correct pitch is reached. 5. Note Name/String Number Indicator Indicates the note name, string number, or reference pitch. Hold down the pedal and loosen the thumbscrew, then open the pedal upward. * The pedal can be opened without detaching the thumbscrew completely. Thumbscrew Pedal Spring Base 1 2 Battery Snap Cord C D E F G A B C# (Dot LED lit) Coil Spring Guide Bush Hole * The factory default setting for the Accu-Pitch Sign function is on. While holding down the STREAM/CENT button, turn on the power (insert a plug into the INPUT jack). 6. MODE Button The tuning mode changes each time you press the MODE button. The meter lights at the position of the currently selected mode. * When you turn on the power, the current tuning mode will be displayed for several seconds. [. . . ] * The INPUT jack doubles as the power switch. Power to the unit is turned on when you plug into the INPUT jack; the power is turned off when the cable is unplugged. 8. OUTPUT Jack Connect an effects processor, guitar amp, or other such device here. * The output is muted when the tuner is on. 1 Restoring the Original Factory Settings (Factory Reset) The TU-3 retains the following settings in memory. [. . . ]