Thomann CTM-700 Metronome and Chromatic Tuner

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!

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.

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.

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 x AAA)

Operating Elements

A diagram shows the front and side views of the device with labeled parts:

• G: LCD area
• F: Buttons (1-5)
• A: Headphones out
• B: Volume control
• C: Input socket
• D: Output socket
• E: Microphone
• H: Speaker (rearside)
• I: Stand (rearside)
• J: Battery compartment (rearside)

A table lists the functions of buttons 1-5:

Using the Device as Tuner

Measuring Mode

1. Connect your instrument to the input socket using a 6.3 mm jack cable. If you want to use the built-in microphone, leave the input socket unplugged.
2. Select the tuning mode by repeatedly pressing button 2 (M/T) to choose between 'Chromatic', 'C/F/Eb/Bb', 'Violin', 'Bass', 'Guitar', or 'Ukulele'.
3. Press buttons 3 or 4 to change the reference frequency (430 to 450 Hz).
4. Play a single note on your instrument. The note name is displayed. If 'Guitar', 'Bass', 'Ukulele', or 'Violin' is selected, the string is also displayed. For the built-in microphone, place the unit close to the instrument to avoid interfering noise.
5. When a single note is played, the pointer moves on the display and LEDs light up.

• Pointer centered on '0' and green LED lit: Note is tuned correctly.
• Pointer on the left and left red LED lit: Tone is too low.
• Pointer on the right and right red LED lit: 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 retained when the device is turned off.
3. Press buttons 3 or 4 (TEMPO) to adjust the tempo between 30 and 260 BPM.
4. To change the rhythm, press button 5 (VALUE). The rhythm options are: ♩, ♪, ♩♩, ♩♩♩, ♩♩♩♩, ♩♩♩♩♩, ♩♩♩♩♩♩, ♩♩♩♩♩♩♩.
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.

Disposal Information

For 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 dispose of these materials with normal household waste, but make sure they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.

Batteries must not be disposed of as domestic waste or thrown into fire. Dispose of batteries according to national or local regulations regarding hazardous waste. Dispose of empty batteries at appropriate collection sites.

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.