User manual SABINE AX3000

[. . . ] The AX Tuner picks up vibrations from the top of the instrument rather than the air so it is less affected by background noise than other tuners. It is therefore not necessary to play loudly; plucking the string lightly once per second usually gives the best results. Heavy plucks may make tuning more difficult. THE TUNER WILL TURN ITSELF OFF AFTER TWO MINUTES. [. . . ] The ax tuner always returns to a = 440 Hz when it is turned on. CLEANING THE MAGNAPAD Do not immerse the tuner in water or place it directly under a faucet. This may damage the tuner and will void the warranty. Use a little isopropyl rubbing alcohol and a toothbrush (preferably an old one!). For quick & easy cleaning, carry around some foil pack alcohol wipes to clean the pad. CAUTION: Make sure the alcohol has dried completely before placing the AX Tuner on your guitar. Moisten a clean, lint-free cloth and use it to rub the pad until it is clean. You can also just rinse your finger and use it like a squeegee to clear the pad of dirt and dust. Allow the pad to air dry for about 10 minutes. The MagnaPadTM becomes tacky again when it dries. To keep the pad tacky longer between cleanings: Keep the guitar surface clean, avoid touching the MagnaPadTM pad, and keep your AX Tuner in its DomeHomeTM when not in use. Take the AX Tuner off your guitar and store it in its DomeHomeTM when not in use. DO NOT LEAVE IT ON THE INSTRUMENT The AX Tuner is not recommended for use on instruments with antique or cracked finishes. Instrument finishes have the potential to become loose. Sabine will not be responsible for instruments where the finish has lost integrity. The Sabine AX Tuner will not harm a normal finish. CHANGING THE AX'S BATTERY CR2430 Lithium coin-cell battery (3-volt) Slide battery under positive terminal tab and replace battery door. The AX Tuner's battery should last for approximately 1, 500 tunings, or one year. When you find it necessary to change the battery, locate the battery door (exposed on the bottom of the AX Tuner). Place the bottom end lip of the DomeHomeTM in the door's slot and turn the door counterclockwise until it opens. Slide CR2430 Lithium coin-cell battery with negative side down into place on top of negative terminal strap (long) and under positive terminal strap (short) as shown in drawing above. KEY POINT: Batteries must have negative terminals face down, and must be sandwiched between the long negative terminal and short positive terminal. 7. Old strings lose their uniformity and do not vibrate evenly. All sources of friction cause tuning problems. For example, if the slot in an instrument's nut is too tight, the string will be pulled flat as it is played. A tight nut (or capo) will cause the string's pitch to change in steps rather than evenly. Avoid pressure on the instrument while tuning. [. . . ] This procedure removes any slack in the gears of the instrument's tuning heads. If you tune from SHARP to IN TUNE, the gears will slip as you play, and the instrument will go flat after a few minutes of playing. If you have difficulty getting a note to register on the tuner, try touching the other strings lightly to stop their sympathetic vibrations. This will eliminate any extraneous overtones that may disturb the tuning. LIMITED 2-YEAR WARRANTY If your AX Tuner fails because of a manufacturing defect within two years from the date of the original purchase, please return it to your dealer. [. . . ]