Installing The Batteries - Korg Pitchblack Mini Manual Del Usuario

Parts of the Pitchblack mini
DISPLAY button
DC 9 V IN jack
True BYPASS
jack (mono)
Tuning guide
LEDs
Note name
display
TUNER ON/OFF
switch

Installing the batteries

1 While pressing the lock tab on the rear of the tuner, open the battery cover.
2. Insert two batteries. Be sure to observe the correct polarity of the batteries.
3 Close the battery cover.
The battery backs up any settings you may
have made, including calibration and display
mode settings. If you remove the battery from
the Pitchblack mini or if the battery runs low,
the calibration will reset to A=440 Hz and the
display mode setting will reset to Regular.
These settings will be reset to the factory default if an adapter not connected to an AC outlet
is plugged into the tuner, even if the battery is installed.
When the battery nears the end of its life, the note name display will blink. When this
happens, install a new battery as soon as possible.
Connections
Turn off the power of all devices before you make any connections to avoid damaging your
equipment.
The INPUT and BYPASS jacks are mono. Stereo (TRS) cables will not work.
If the tuner becomes unstable while it is being operated, spread the movable legs (refer to
"Parts of the Pitchblack mini").
INPUT jack
Connect a cable from your instrument to the INPUT jack of the tuner. When you do
this, the calibration setting will blink for several seconds in the note name display.
Connecting a cable to the INPUT jack will turn the power on, but the tuner will not be
in tuner mode. Press the TUNER ON/OFF switch to engage tuner mode.
When a cable is plugged into the INPUT jack, the turner is turned on and starts consuming
battery power. To conserve battery life, disconnect the cable from the INPUT jack when not
in use.
BYPASS jack
Connect a cable from the BYPASS jack to your other effect pedals or amp. When the
tuner is switched on, the signal from the INPUT jack will be muted for silent tuning.
The Pitchblack mini was designed with a True Bypass circuit. When the tuner is not
active, your tone will not be affected by any of its circuitry.
DC 9 V IN jack
If you use an optional AC adapter for power, ensure that it is 9 volt (
AC adapter other than what Korg recommends may cause a malfunction or damage.
When a plug is inserted into the DC 9 V IN jack, the battery cannot be used.
Tuning procedure
1. Press the TUNER ON/OFF switch to activate the tuner.
Because the Pitchblack mini has a True Bypass circuit, you can only tune "silently",
meaning you will not hear your audio signal through an amp etc.
The TUNER ON/OFF switch only functions if an instrument is connected to the INPUT jack.
If no audio signal is input within 4 hours, the tuner will turn off automatically. In ad-
dition, there will be no output from the BYPASS jack. If this occurs, press the TUNER
ON/OFF switch again to activate the tuner in order to use your instrument.
2. If desired, adjust the calibration and/or select the display mode. (see "Adjusting
the calibration," & "Choosing a display mode").
3. Play a single note on your instrument and tune it so that the desired note appears
in the note name display.
The note name closest to the entered note appears in the note name display.
4. Tune your instrument using the tuning LED meter.
The method for indicating whether your instrument is in tune, sharp or flat depends
on which display mode you choose. (see "Choosing a display mode")
5. After you finish tuning your instrument, press the TUNER ON/OFF switch to
turn the tuner off.
The tuning LED meter turns off. Now your signal will be heard through your amp.
CALIB button
Tuning
LED meter
INPUT jack
(mono)
Battery cover
Lock tab
Movable legs
Lock tab
Tuning
Adjusting the calibration
The Pitchblack mini comes from the factory with the calibration set to A=440 Hz. If an
adjustment is necessary, you can do so within a range of 436–445 Hz.
1. Press the CALIB button.
The current calibration setting will blink for several seconds in the note name
display (Light → Blink).
2. While the current calibration setting is shown in the note name display, press the
CALIB button again to adjust the setting.
Each time you press the CALIB button you will cycle through the following settings.
0: 440 Hz, 1: 441 Hz, 2: 442 Hz, 3: 443 Hz, 4: 444 Hz, 5: 445 Hz, 6: 436 Hz,
7: 437 Hz, 8: 438 Hz, 9: 439 Hz
3. After you have selected your desired calibration setting, wait approximately two
seconds without pressing any buttons.
The new setting will blink three times in the note name display indicating the cali-
bration has been set. The Pitchblack mini will automatically return to tuner mode.
The calibration setting will be remembered even if the power is turned off. However, this
setting will be reset to the factory default (440 Hz) if the battery is removed or if the adapter
is unplugged. In addition, this setting will be reset to the factory default if an adapter not
connected to an AC outlet is plugged into the tuner, even if the battery is installed.
Choosing a display mode
The Pitchblack mini allows you to choose one of three display mode settings. The fac-
tory setting is Regular mode.
1. Press the DISPLAY button.
The current setting will blink for several seconds in the note name display (Light
→ Blink).
2. When the setting is shown in the note name display, press the DISPLAY button
again to set the display mode.
Each time you press the DISPLAY button you will cycle through the following settings.
1: Regular
Tune your instrument until the LED at the center of the LED meter is lit. An LED
on the right will light up if the pitch is high, and an LED on the left will light up if
the pitch is low.
The pitch
is flat.
2: Strobe
Tune your instrument until the LEDs stop running. Since the strobe meter has a
higher precision, it allows you to tune with greater accuracy. The LEDs light up,
running from left to right if the pitch is high and from right to left if the pitch is low.
The pitch
is flat.
3: Half-strobe
Tune your instrument until the LEDs stop running and only the center LED is lit. The
LEDs on the right will strobe if the pitch is high, and the LEDs on the left will strobe
if the pitch is low. When the pitch is in tune, only the center LED is lit.
The pitch
is flat.
3. After you've chosen the display mode you would like to use, wait approximately
two seconds without pressing any buttons.
The note name display will blink two times, the display mode will be set, and the
Pitchblack mini will automatically return to tuner mode. With all display modes,
the tuning guide LEDs indicate whether the pitch is high or low.
). Using an if the pitch is high,
the pitch is in tune.
The display mode setting will be remembered even if the power is turned off. However, this
setting will be reset to the factory default (Regular) if the battery is removed or if the adapter
is unplugged. In addition, this setting will be reset to the factory default if an adapter not
connected to an AC outlet is plugged into the tuner, even if the battery is installed.
Scale:
Detection range:
Calibration range:
Detection accuracy:
Input impedance:
Power supply:
Battery life:
Current consumption:
Dimensions (W x D x H): 4 5 mm x 93 mm x 44 mm/1.77" x 3.66" x 1.73"
Weight:
Included items:
Options (sold separately): A C adapter (9V,
* Appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice for improvement.
In tune.
In tune.
In tune.
will light up if the pitch is low, and both will light up when
Specifications
12-note equal temperament
E0 (20.60 Hz)–C8 (4186 Hz)
A 4 = 436–445 Hz (1 Hz steps)
+ /-0.1 cent
1 M-ohm (tuner on)
C R2032 lithium battery (3V) x 2 or AC adapter (9 V,
a pproximately 3 hours continuous use with tuner on
(A4 input continuously, display mode: Regular mode)
m aximum 40 mA
(including rubber feet)
1 29 g/4.55 oz (including battery)
C R2032 lithium battery (3V) x 2
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The pitch
is sharp.
The pitch
is sharp.
The pitch
is sharp.
will light up
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