thomann Dr. Chord Pro User manual

Dr. Chord Pro
chord finder
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
02.02.2017, ID: 238048

Table of contents
1 General information................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 6
2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 8
3 Instructions for use................................................................................................................................. 10
4 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 11
5 Connections and operating elements........................................................................................... 12
6 Operating.................................................................................................................................................... 18
6.1 Starting the device........................................................................................................................... 18
7 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 33
8 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 34
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1 General information
This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow
the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make
sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that
the buyer also receives this manual.
Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are subject to
change.
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1.1 Further information
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the
following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download.
Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of
interest for you quickly.
Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics
and terms.
Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.
Service If you have any problems with the device the customer service will
gladly assist you.
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1.2 Notational conventions
This manual uses the following notational conventions:
The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.
Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.
1.3 Symbols and signal words
In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are
used in this manual.
Letterings
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Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an
immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or
serious injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in material and
environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
This device is intended to be used to tune musical instruments. Use the device only as
described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is consid‐
ered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be
assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual
abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this
device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not
within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!
Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from
the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!
Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
Intended use
Safety
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NOTICE!
Operating conditions
This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never
expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and
strong vibrations.
NOTICE!
Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity
Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries.
Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries.
NOTICE!
Possible damage by leaking batteries
Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device.
Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period.
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3 Instructions for use
Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep
the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture
during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material
suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Handle the device with care.
Do not try to disassemble or repair the device yourself in the unlikely event that it does not
work.
Do not use solvents such as alcohol to clean the device.
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4 Features
nChromatic tuner, metronome and tone generator
nChord searching function
ndetects 2640 chords
nsuitable for right and left-hander
nTuning range: A0 (27.5 Hz) - C8 (4186.01 Hz)
nCalibration: 430 - 450 Hz
nadjustable metronome: 30 - 250 bpm
nTone generator: C4 (32.7 Hz) - B4 (493.883 Hz)
nHeadphones output (3.5 mm TRS phone socket)
nbig display
nbuilt-in microphone
nAutomatic shutdown
nbuilt-in speaker
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5 Connections and operating elements
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1DC 9V
Connection for power adapter.
2 LED display.
3 Display.
4 Speaker.
5INPUT
1/4" standard instrument cable input.
6
Arrow button ‘up’.
7
Arrow button ‘right’.
8
Arrow button ‘down’.
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9OK
OK button.
10
Arrow button ‘left’.
11 MODE / HAND SET
Mode selector | right / left-handedness switch.
12 POWER
On / off switch.
13 MIC
Microphone.
14 EARPHONE
Headphones socket.
15 VOLUME
Volume control.
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16 Mode display. Find chord position.
Find chord name.
Display
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Tuner.
Metronome.
Tone generator.
17 Chord voicing display.
Shows the selected chord voicing.
18 Fret number display.
Shows the fret where you should put your fingers.
19 Guitar fretboard display.
The six vertical lines represent the six strings of the guitar, from low E to high E (if set for right-handed) or from high E to
low E (if set for left-handed). An ‘X’ indicates that this string should not sound. ‘O’ stands for an open string. The black dots
show the finger position. The note name appearing below each string tells you which note name you played.
20 Measuring pointer for tuner function.
21 Chord name display.
22 Root note display.
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23 Right / left-handedness indicator. right-handed (default)
left-handed.
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6 Operating
6.1 Starting the device
Press [POWER] to turn the device on. After 5 minutes without any operation, the unit will auto‐
matically switch off. Press [POWER] again to turn the device off.
If you press [MODE] the mode selection menu appears in the display. The flashing outline
frame indicates the selected mode. Use and to move the selection. When the desired
mode is selected, press [OK] to confirm. The device will then enter that mode If you don't con‐
firm the desired mode the device remains in the mode select status until it will automatically
power off.
Operating mode selection
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In this mode the display shows . On the left you see the selected root note. When it's
flashing you can use and to set the root note from C to B. When the desired root note is
displayed, press [OK] to confirm. Or press to move the selection to the next position.
When the area to the right of the root note flashes, you can use and to select chord quality
or type. When the desired value is displayed, press [OK] or to confirm your selection. Or
move the flashing cursor to the next chord type, if existing. If it does not exist press [OK] to
complete the chord name input. Then the chord position will be displayed in the fret board
area.
The device offers 44 chord types for each of the twelve root notes. You can find your desired
chord under its symbol. For example, if you want to find the chord C7b5#9, you should select
the chord root note as C, then select the first chord type as 7, and as second chord type b5.
Select #9 as the last chord type. For the chord name selecting process you do not need to
know the chord’s construction. You only need to know the symbols used for the chord name.
The following table present the chord types of the device:
Finding a chord position
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Root note Chord type 1 Chord type 2 Chord type 3 Name Other
description
From C to B maj
5 5
6 6
.9 6.9 6/9, 6add9
7 7 dom7
b5 7b5 7-5, dom7b5
#9 7b5(#9) 7-5(+9),dom7
b5(#9)
b9 7b9 7-9,dom7b9
#9 7#9 7+9,dom7#9
#11 7#11 7+11,dom7#
11
sus4 7sus4 7sus
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