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Tuning instruments (Tuner)
5. While monitoring the tuning guides, fine-tune each string in such a way that both of these guides turn on when the string is played. When the difference between the played note and the correct note is within ±50 cents, the tuning guides indicate the magnitude of this difference. For example, when the right tuning guide is lit, it indicates that the string�s pitch is higher (or sharper) than the correct pitch, and you should loosen the corresponding peg. On the other hand, when the left tuning guide is lit, it indicates that the string�s pitch is lower (or flatter) than the correct pitch, and you should tighten the corresponding peg. When the pitch is higher than the displayed note
fig.53-04d
Precautions for tuner usage � Neither playback nor recording is possible while the tuner is being used. Effects will also be inactive at this time. � Ensure that only the sound to be tuned is played. If any other sounds are included in the audio input, it will not be possible to use the tuner correctly. � The tuner will not be able to correctly determine pitches when the level of the input source is too high or too low. If you are having trouble tuning an instrument, try adjusting its input volume using the corresponding INPUT SENS knob.
When the pitch matches the displayed note
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� If you do not want the sound being tuned to be routed to the LINE OUT or headphone jacks, either turn down the INPUT LEVEL knob or lower the MASTER fader. Note that it may not be possible to perform tuning if the INPUT SENS knob is turned down. � If you are tuning a guitar with a vibrato arm, tuning
When the pitch is lower than the displayed note
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of one string may cause the tuning of the other strings to drift. In such a case, you should carry out rough tuning in such a way that the correct note is displayed for each string, and you should then repeatedly fine-tune each string until all have been tuned.
6. Repeat Steps 4 through 5 to tune all of the instrument�s strings. 7. When you have tuned all of the strings, press [TUNER ON/OFF] or press [EXIT/NO]. The tuner will be turned off.
