User manual ROLAND TU-80

[. . . ] Beat Indicator: This indicates the beat setting when * * is equivalent to one beat. The first beat in the setting is played as the down beat. This can be set within a range from 0 to 9. When the beat is set to "0, " a fixed, steady sound is played. [. . . ] With the intended note name/string number appearing in the display, tune the instrument so that both " " and " " of the Tuning Guide are lit, and the meter needle points to 0 (center position). When a stable pitch is achieved, the tuner makes a beeping sound, informing you that the tuning is completed (when the Accu-Pitch function is set to on). Using the Metronome 1. Press the [POWER] to switch the power on. Press the [METRONOME] to swtich the metronome mode. With each beat, the needle alternately moves to the left and right. The metronome alternately starts and stops each time you press [METRONOME]. In necessary, use [SELECT] and VALUE [ ] or [ ] to set the rhythm style, beat and tempo. Holding down VALUE [ ] or [ ] when setting the tempo causes the values to change more rapidly. 2. [TUNER] Button: Switches the tuner mode. [METRONOME] Button: Switches the metronome mode. OUTPUT Jack: The signal of the instrument connected to the INPUT jack is output from this jack. The tuner's circuitry is completely bypassed once you switch the power off, so your instrument's signal is output without any change in the tone quality. * The metronome sound will not be output. Memory Function Once batteries are installed in the TU-80, a number of different settings can be stored in memory, where they'll be preserved even while the power is turned off. Removing the batteries returns the TU-80 to its original factory settings. * The settings for the Auto Power Off function and the [SOUND] button On/Off are not saved. The original factory settings are listed below. [Tuner] Tuning Mode: CHROMATIC, Reference Pitch: 440 Hz, Accu-pitch Function: On, Flat Tuning: Regular, Sound: Off [Metronome] Tempo: 120, Rhythm Style: 0 (Quarter note), Beat: 4, Sound: On 5. [SOUND] Button: Switches the TU-80's sound on and off. When in tuner mode: In CHROMATIC mode, you can play any of the twelve notes in the chromatic scale. In GUITAR/BASS mode, pitches corresponding to the open strings are played. When changing the name of the note or the number for the string being tuned, press [SOUND] and then press VALUE [ ] or [ ] to select the note name or string number. Press the [SOUND] once again to stop playing the reference sound. [. . . ] When " " lights: pitch is sharp (high). " and " " light: in tune (±3 cents). Main Features · Tuner - Reference Pitch: A4=435 Hz-446 Hz (1 Hz steps) - Tuning Range: E0 (20. 6 Hz)-C8 (4186. 0 Hz) - Internal Tuning Accuracy: ±1 cent · Metronome - Tempo: 30-250 - Rhythm Style: Quarter note, Eighth rest and eighth note, Eighth note, Triple, Triple with center rest, Sixteenth note, Clave (3-2, 2-3) - Beat: 0-9 · Input Impedance: 680 k · Indicator: LCD Display, Tuning Guide LED · Connectors: Input Jack, Output Jack · Power Supply: Dry Battery (R6/LR6 (AA) Type) x 2 · Power Consumption: 3 mA (Metronome mode), 8 mA (Tuner mode and A4=440 Hz input) - Expected battery life under continuous use (Carbon): Approximately 100 hours (A4 continuous input) * These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use. · Dimensions: 122 (W) x 68 (D) x 21 (H) mm / 4-13/16 (W) x 2-11/16 (D) x 7/8 (H) inches · Weight: 117 g / 5 oz (including batteries) · Accessories: Dry Battery (R6 (AA) Type) x 2, Owner's Manual, Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" ), Information (sepalate sheet) * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. 2. Tuning Mode Indicator: There are three tuning modes. CHROMATIC: Allows tuning any of the twelve pitches in the chromatic scale. [. . . ]