TC Electronic PolyTune Clip Quick Start Guide

Key Features and Controls

The PolyTune Clip is a versatile tuner with several key features:

• POWER Button: Turns the PolyTune Clip on and off. It automatically powers off after 5 minutes of inactivity.
• TUNING MODE Button: Cycles through different tuning modes with each press. If the button is not pressed for 3 seconds, the display will blink 3 times, and the selected mode will be used.
• DISPLAY MODE Button: Toggles between Needle and Strobe tuning modes. Press and hold for 5 seconds to switch between Guitar (G) and Bass (B) modes. Polyphonic tuning is only available in Guitar Mode.
• Adaptive Display Orientation Indicators: These indicators show the current display direction. The display automatically flips to stay oriented for viewing at all times.
• Main Display: Shows the pitch of all strings in Polyphonic Tuning Mode and the individual pitch of the currently-tuned string in Chromatic/Strobe Tuning Mode.
• Secondary Display: Shows the detected note name for the currently-tuned string in Chromatic Tuning Mode.

Tuning Modes

Standard Tuning Modes

Strobe Mode

In Strobe Mode, a single string's pitch has two indicators:

• Red LEDs to the left (flat) or right (sharp) of the center LED column.
• "Rotating" segments in the display.

Tune the string until the rotating segments slow down and stop, and only the center column of LEDs lights up.

Polyphonic Tuning

In Polyphonic Tuning Mode, strum your guitar and PolyTune Clip will analyze and display the tuning for all strings. In-tune strings will be represented by two green LEDs. Out-of-tune strings will be indicated by two red LEDs below (flat) or above (sharp) the center row.

Chromatic Mode

In Chromatic Mode, a single string's pitch is indicated by a column of five LEDs in the MAIN DISPLAY, and the target pitch's name appears in the SECONDARY DISPLAY. Tune the string until the column of LEDs are centered and "on target" (left = flat; right = sharp).

Changing Reference Pitch

The default reference pitch (A = 440 Hz) can be changed by following these steps:

1. Press the DISPLAY MODE button and TUNING MODE button simultaneously. The display will show the current reference pitch (e.g., "440" for 440 Hz).
2. To increase the reference pitch in 1 Hz steps, press the TUNING MODE button.
3. To decrease the reference pitch in 1 Hz steps, press the DISPLAY MODE button.
4. To store the currently-displayed reference pitch, refrain from pressing either button for 2 seconds. The set reference pitch will blink 3 times.

Specifications

• Type: Chromatic strobe tuner, clip-on
• Tuning range: A0 (27.5 Hz) to C8 (4186 Hz)
• Tuning accuracy: Chromatic tuning mode: ±0.5 cent; Strobe tuning mode: ±0.02 cent
• Reference pitch: A4 = 435 to 445 Hz, adjustable in 1 Hz steps
• Battery: CR2032 Li-Mn battery (included)
• Dimensions: 28 x 25 x 60 mm (1.1 x .98 x 2.36")
• Weight: 32 g (1.13 oz), including battery

Important Safety Information

Battery Warning

• Do not ingest battery, Chemical Burn Hazard.
• This product contains a coin / button cell battery. If the coin / button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.
• Keep new and used batteries away from children.
• If battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children.
• If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced! Replace only with the same or equivalent type!

Instrument Finish Warning

Depending on various factors such as age-related changes or the surface finish, there is a possibility that your instrument's coating may be damaged by attaching this product. In general, do not leave accessories such as PolyTune Clip attached to your guitar longer than necessary, as the rubber pad may adversely affect the finish of your instrument, especially when it is exposed to sunlight for extended periods of time.

Legal Disclaimer and Warranty

Music Tribe accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph, or statement contained herein. Technical specifications, appearances and other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera, Oberheim, Auratone, Aston Microphones and Coolaudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2021 All rights reserved.

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding Music Tribe's Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at musictribe.com/warranty.

Compliance Information

Federal Communications Commission Compliance Information:

TC Electronic POLYTUNE CLIP Responsible Party Name: Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc. Address: 5270 Procyon Street, Las Vegas NV 89118, United States Phone Number: +1 702 800 8290

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Important information: Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Music Tribe can void the user's authority to use the equipment.

CE Compliance:

Hereby, Music Tribe declares that this product is in compliance with Directive 2014/30/EU, Directive 2011/65/EU and Amendment 2015/863/EU, Directive 2012/19/EU, Regulation 519/2012 REACH SVHC and Directive 1907/2006/EC. Full text of EU DoC is available at https://community.musictribe.com/

EU Representative: Music Tribe Brands DK A/S Address: Ib Spang Olsens Gade 17, DK - 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark