Thomann Metronome and Chromatic Tuner

User Manual

This manual contains important information on the safe operation of the product. Read and follow the safety advices and instructions given. Retain the manual for future reference. If you pass the product on to others please include this manual. [Language indicator: English]

Safety Instructions

Intended use

This device is intended for tuning musical instruments. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.

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 from the product. They could swallow the pieces and choke!

Where to use the product

• Never use the product:
• in conditions of extreme temperature or humidity
• in extremely dusty or dirty areas
• at locations where the unit can become wet

General handling

• To prevent damage, never use force when handling the product.
• Never immerse the product in water. Just wipe it with a clean dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene, thinners or flammable cleaning agents.

Features

• Usable for wind instruments, violin, bass, guitar and ukulele
• Tuning range: 430 – 450 Hz
• Tuning accuracy: ± 0.5 cent
• Metronome: 30 – 260 bpm
• Volume control
• Includes clip pickup and batteries (2 × AAA)

Operating elements

The device features a front panel with an LCD display (F), buttons (1-5), volume control (B), input (C), output (D), headphone out (A), microphone (E), and LEDs (G). The rear has a speaker (H), stand (I), and battery compartment (J). A clip pickup is also included.

Element Labels:

• A. Headphones out
• B. Volume control
• C. Input socket
• D. Output socket
• E. Microphone
• F. LCD area
• G. LED's
• H. Speaker (rearside)
• I. Stand (rearside)
• J. Battery comp. (rearside)

Using the device as tuner

Measuring mode

1. Connect your instrument to the input socket of the unit using a 6.3 mm jack cable. If you want to use the built-in microphone, just leave the input socket unplugged.
2. Select the tuning mode. To do so, press button 2 (M/T) repeatedly to select 'Chromatic C / F / Eb / Bb', 'Violin', 'Bass', 'Guitar' or 'Ukulele' as tuning mode.
3. Press button 3 or 4 to change the reference frequency. The range is 430 to 450 Hz.
4. Play a single note on your instrument. If 'Chromatic' is selected, the note name is displayed. If 'Guitar', 'Bass', 'Ukulele' or 'Violin' is selected, the string is also displayed. If you are using the built-in microphone, place the unit as close as possible to the instrument so that no interfering noise can be received.
5. When you play a single note on your instrument, the pointer moves in the display and the LEDs light up.
• If the pointer is centered on '0' and the green LED is lit, the note is tuned correctly
• If the pointer is on the left and the left red LED is lit, the tone is too low.
• If the pointer is on the right and the right red LED is lit, the tone is too high.

Sound mode

1. Activate the measuring mode.
2. Press button 5 (SOUND) to select the sound output mode.
3. Press button 3 or 4 to change the reference frequency (PITCH).
4. Press button 2 (M/T) to select the desired reference sound for 'Chromatic', 'Violin', 'Bass', 'Guitar' or 'Ukulele'. Then press button 5 repeatedly to select the sound.
5. Tune your instrument according to the reference tone.
6. Press button 2 to end the sound output mode.

Using the device as a metronome

1. Keep button 2 pressed for 2 seconds to switch to metronome mode.
2. To change the beat, press button 2 (BEAT). The beat changes in the range 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. This setting is also retained when you turn off the power.
3. Press the button 3/4 (TEMPO) to adjust the tempo between 30 and 260 BPM.
4. If you want to change the rhythm, press button 5 (VALUE). The rhythm options include: ♩ (quarter note), ♪ (eighth note), ??? (dotted eighth note + sixteenth note), ??? (sixteenth note + dotted eighth note), and ♪♪ (two eighth notes).
5. Press button 1 to start the metronome. The metronome pointer will swing right and left at the selected tempo. The LEDs will alternately light up according to tempo, beat and rhythm.
6. Press button 1 to stop the metronome.

Environmental and Disposal Information

♻️ For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.

⚡️ [WEEE symbol] This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose of your old device with your normal household waste. Dispose of this product through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. Comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.