BOSSCO TU-12 User manual

SPECIFICATIONS
Power Consumption ................ Max. 20mMA
Tuning Range .........c0ccccceeeeeeees C, (32. 70Hz) to Bs (987. 77Hz)
ACCULACY oo... ccee ec ceecececeeeceeneeueeee + 1 cent
Master Oscillator ....0.. ee. Quartz (3. 579545MHz)
Standard Pitch 2.0.0.0... 440 to 445Hz 1Hz step
EIS, syhgute cupeiae oar tase tance eeeees Input, Output, AC Adaptor
DIMENSIONS .o.cececcceccccccceeeccecees 145(W) x 35(H) x 53(D) mm/
5-7/16 x 1-3/8 x 2-1/16 in
WRIGIVE ra csthinuc Or eticre ice aie acess 170 g/6 oz
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
UBOSS
Products of Roland
'89-4-A4-11Y
Battery Replacement (9V x 1)
If the indicator under B Starts flashing during operation, proper tuning function is no longer
available. Please replace the battery with a new one.
How to replace the battery
1 Remove the lid of the Battery Housing.
2 Take out the battery and separate it
from the Battery Connector.
3 Place a new battery. (Be sure that the
polarity is correct.)
4 Close the lid securely.
Important
@ !f the TU-12 is not to be used for a long time, remove the battery to prevent the trouble
caused by battery leakage.
AC Adaptor
For AC operation, be sure to use the BOSS AC Adaptor PSA-120, 220 or 240 depending on
the voltage system: in your country, and never use one Adaptor for two units simultaneous-
ly
Note
elf the B indicator starts flashing while the
TU-12 is being operated with the AC
Adaptor, tuning is not possible. {tf this
happens, turn the TU-12 off, then turn it
on again.
e@ When an amplifier is connected to the TU-
12, set the POWER switch of the TU-12
to OFF immediately after tuning is com-
pleted to avoid unnecessory consumption
of the battery. Moreover, increasing the
volume of the amplifier with the TU-12
on may cause noise.
@ IN: 120, 220, 240V
@ OUT: 9V 200mA
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UBOSS
MANUAL
CHROMATIC TUNER
TU-12
Digital Processing
RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE
“Warning — This equipment has been verified to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device,
pursuant to Subpart J, of Part 15, of FCC rules. Operation with non-certified or non-verified equip-
ment is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.”
The equipment described in this manual generates and uses radio-frequency energy. If it is not
installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with our instructions, it may cause interfer-
ence with radio and television reception.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing
device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J, of Part 15, of FCC Rules. These rules are
designed to provide reasonable protection against such a interference in a residential! installation.
However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular instaliation. If this
equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the
following measure:
@ Disconnect other devices and their input/output cables one at a time. If the interference scops, it
is caused by either the other device or its |/O cable. :
These devices usually require Roland designated shielded !/O cables. For Roland devices, you can
obtain the proper shielded cable from your dealer. For non Roland devices, contact the manufacturer
or dealer for assistance.
If your equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, you can try to correct
the interference by using one or more of the following measures:
Turn the TV or radio antenna until the interference stops.
Move the equipment to one side or the other of the TV or radio.
Move the equipment farther away from the TV or radio.
Plug the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit than the TV or radio. (That is, make
certain the equipment and the radio or television set are on circuits controlled by different circuit
breakers or fuses.)
@® Consider installing a rooftop television antenna with coaxial cable lead-in between the antenna and
TV.
\f necessary, you should consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions. You may find helpful the following booklet prepared by the Federal Com-
munications Commission:
“‘How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems”
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402,
Stock No. 004-000-00345.4.
Bescheinigung des Herstellers /Importeurs
Storing the TU-12 in the
Carrying Case BCB-6.
Hiermit wird bescheinigt, da® der/die/das
CHROMATIC TUNER TU-12
({Gerat, Typ. Bezeichnung)
in Ubereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der
Amtsbl. Vfg 1046 / 1984
(Amtsblattverfiigung)
funk-entstort ist.
Der Deutschen Bundespost wurde das Inverkehrbringen dieses Gerates
angezeigt und die Berechtigung zur Uberpriifung der Serie auf Einhaltung
der Bestimmungen eingeraumt.
Roland Corporation Osaka / Japan
Name des Herstellers/Importeurs
For Canada
CLASS B NOTICE CLASSE B AVIS:
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B Cet appareil numérique ne depasse pas les limites de
limits for radio noise emissions set out in the Radio la classe B au niveau des émissions de bruits radio-
Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department électriques fixés dans le Réglement des signaux para-
of Communications. sites par le ministere canadien des Communications.
INSTRUCTION

OPERATION [1] Chromatic Tuning
GUITAR
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A = 440 Hz
2) 6
445 Hz
3)
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Microphone
Input
[ Produce a (single) tone. |
Set the MODE SELECT/POWER Switch to
CHROMATIC.
Select the pitch. The TU-12 has the preset
pitch, A=440Hz. (Refer to ‘Selecting of
Pitch’’)
a) If tuning the acoustic instrument, put it
close to the Microphone.
b) If tuning the electronic/electric instru-
ment, connect it to the Input Jack by
using a connecting cord.
The indicator nearest to that tone will flash.
<How to check a tone with the Indicators>
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Selecting of Pitch
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While you hold the Pitch button
down, the Indicator will blink show-
ing that the preset pitch is A=440Hz.
PITCH DOWN uP
Select the desired pitch by pressing
the UP (or DOWN) button while the
Pitch button is held down. The blink-
ing of the Indicator will case when
you release the Pitch button. How-
ever, the selected pitch will remain
until the POWER Switch is turned
off.
Connecting Chart
(Example 1) If the Indicator under ‘‘E”
lights as shown in the figure, it means
the tone produced is near “‘E”’
(Example 2) If the Indicators under “G"
and ‘“‘#"' light simultaneously, it
means the tone near “G#" jis pro-
duced.
Tune it referring to <How to check a tone
with Meter and Tuning Guide> mentioned
later.
OPERATION [2] Tuning Guitars or Bass Guitars
GUITAR
OFF CHROMATIC
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A= 440 Hz
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445 Hz
<Selecting the String to be tuned>
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Microphone
Input
@ Tune by producing a (single) tone.
Set the MODE SELECT/POWER Switch to
GUITAR.
For guitars, the indicator of 6E (for the 6th
string) will light. For bass guitars, the indica-
tor of 4E (for the 4th string) will light.
The symbols (i.e. 6E, 5A, 4D etc.) under
the
Indicators
show
the
number
of
the
string and its pitch.
Select the pitch. The TU-12 has the preset
pitch, A=440Hz. (Refer to ‘'Selecting of
Pitch’’)
Select the number of the string to be tuned
by pressing the UP (or DOWN) button.
(Example)
In case of the figure on the left, you can
tune the 3rd string of a guitar and the 1st of
bass guitar.
a) If tuning the acoustic guitar, put its
sound hole close to the Microphone.
b) If tuning the electric guitar, connect it to
the Input Jack by using a connecting
cord.
Tune it by producing a (single) tone. For
tuning method, please refer to <How to
check a tone with Meter and Tuning Guide>
mentioned later.
How to check a tone with Meter and Tuning Guide
1. Chromatic Mode
When a tone is produced, the Indicator shows the name of the tone
(C~B) and the Meter shows its pitch at the same time.
(Example 1) Pitch A=440Hz
lower just tuned
(Example 2) Pitch A=443Hz
just tuned
240
Amp.
Electric guitar,
bass guitar
Keyboard
BOSS PSA-120, 220,
2. GUITAR Mode
tension of the strings etc.
Before tuning your guitar with this unit, tune it roughly by checking
(Example 1) PitchA=440Hz
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ow be brad
just tuned
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R \
ew ay
TAN
higher than quater
tone (50 cent)
higher
(Example 2) Pitch A=443Hz
higher
just tuned
Front Panel Description
Meter
Microphone
Pitch
button
Tuning Guide
UP button
MODE SELECT/POWER Switch
DOWN button
Indicators
AC Adaptor Jack
Output Jack
Input Jack