User manual SABINE METROTUNE MT8000

[. . . ] Normal metronome mode is indicated by the sweeping metronome LEDs, moving at whatever tempo was selected in Tempo edit mode, and the wood-block sound, set at whatever volume was selected in Volume edit mode. NOTE: You must press the FUNCTION button each time you wish to alter metronome or tuner settings. UP/DOWN buttons: Each click increases/decreases the value one step at a time until the maximum/minimum value is reached. Specifications Dimensions: W = 5. 9", D = 2. 5", H = 1. 1" (14. 9 x 6. 4 x 2. 8 centimeters) Weight: 6 oz. (170. 1 grams) Range: 12-Note Full Range Chromatic Accuracy: + one cent (uses quartz crystal) Battery: 9 Volt standard or alkaline Tempo Range: From 40 to 206 beats per minute (39 steps) Accented Beats: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Standard Pitch: 438~445 Hz (+ 0. 5 cent accuracy) Memory: Remembers all settings from previous power-off Limited Two-year Warranty If your MetroTune fails because of a manufacturing defect within two years from the date of the original purchase, please return it to your dealer. [. . . ] As with all other functions, the MetroTune will revert to normal mode 3 seconds after you finish editing. Quick Start USING THE TUNER FUNCTION OF YOUR MT-8000 Press the POWER button to turn on your MT-8000. The MetroTune remembers the last Function used and returns to that mode. When the double green LEDs are flashing once per second, you are ready to tune. Play the note or string you wish to tune. The note name will display on the bottom row of LEDs; the measure of how flat or sharp the note is will display in the top row of LEDs. Adjust each note or string until the display shows "In Tune. " Green In-Tune LED Flash Settings 1 flash per second means you are in standard A = 440 Hz pitch calibration and in the standard concert "C" tuning (not transposed) 2 flashes per second means the tuner is in other than A = 440 Hz pitch calibration OR Transposed to an alternate key Quick Start How to recalibrate your MetroTune tuner: Use the calibrate function to tune your instrument to a pitch other than A = 440, or if you want to use alternate scales. For example, if you wish to recalibrate the tuner from standard A = 440 Hz to A = 438 Hz, press the FUNCTION button and scroll though the Function LEDs until the Calibrate LED is lit. Then press the UP or DOWN button until the top row note indicator LED lights above 438. The tuner's scale is now shifted to that pitch. Wait 2-3 seconds, your setting will be saved and the MetroTune will revert to normal mode (green In-Tune LEDs will flash two times per second). To return the tuner to standard A = 440 Hz, choose Calibrate and use the UP/DOWN buttons to select 440. When finished, wait 2-3 seconds, your setting will be saved and the MetroTune will revert to normal mode. How to Transpose to a different key with your MetroTune tuner: Use the Transpose function to transpose to a different key. This is especially useful if you are using a fretted instrument with a capo or if your instrument is not tuned in the key of "C, " such as a B-Flat trumpet or E-Flat alto sax. For example, to transpose to Bb push the FUNCTION button and scroll until the Transpose LED lights. The current Transpose status LED will light (default is the C LED). Push the DOWN button twice to get to Bb. When finished, wait 2-3 seconds, your setting will be saved and the MetroTune will revert to normal mode (the green In-Tune LEDs will flash two times per second). NOTE: to completely reset all functions to their default settings, turn the MT-8000 off, press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons, power-up, and release the UP/DOWN buttons after 3 seconds. The green In-Tune LEDs will flash at 1 flash per second. Intonation Training for Wind & Orchestra Instruments Use the MT-8000 to track every note you play. Try playing a simple passage and see how close to "in-tune" each note is. Strive to get every note as close as possible to in-tune! Some Stringed Instrument Tuning Tips Many musical instruments have peculiarities that cause annoying tuning problems. Most of these peculiarities are overcome by following these simple procedures: Pluck one string at a time. [. . . ] Bending the strings sideways is very common, especially on difficult chords, but causes the strings to be pulled sharp. A note for advanced fretted instrumentalists: Almost all fretted instruments, and most other instruments, are constructed to play an "even-tempered scale. " Sabine tuners are also calibrated to this scale. The even-tempered scale places equal tonal spacing between all notes in the scale so that the musician will not have to retune to change keys. A disadvantage, however, is that the third note of the scale sounds a little sharp (14 cents, to be exact). [. . . ]