PETERSON V-SAM
Quick Start

Switch the V-SAM on and press the lower menu button three times until �TMPR: EQL� shows in the lower right hand corner of the screen. The �TMPR� parameter: Use the Value knob to choose a suitable temperament for your steel guitar � SE9 (ROOT: E) Tempered Steel Guitar E9 Tuning SC6 (ROOT: C) Tempered Steel Guitar C6 Tuning SE9 (ROOT: Bb) Tempered Steel Guitar D9 Tuning SC6 (ROOT: B) Tempered Steel Guitar B6 Tuning By pressing gently on the �Value� knob (�ROOT:�) you can transpose the chosen temperament to any one of 12 chromatic keys, in the case of the E9 neck choose �TPMR: SE9� and then �ROOT: C� (for C6 choose �TMPR: C6� and then �ROOT: C�), then proceed to tune open strings, pedal and lever positions. Note : The V-SAM�s default Root is �C�, always check settings especially if more than one person is using the tuner. The �Save� parameter: This allows you to save your previously chosen Tuner parameters into the V-SAM�s memory. Now, every time you switch on the V-SAM, these saved parameters will be active. The following should be visible in the top right-hand corner of the V-SAM screen: T(C ): E9 (or C6) A440.0 KY:C For D9 tuning, select �TEMPR: E9� and then �ROOT: Bb�, for B6 select �TMPR: C6� and then �ROOT: B� The V-SAM has two programmable temperaments for any other offsets you may want to save. To commence programming, press and hold the upper menu button while switching the V-SAM on. Rotate the �Value� knob to adjust the pitch and press the �Value� knob to advance to the next note. When finished, press the upper menu button twice and follow the screen prompts by pressing the �Value� knob to save the new settings. To measure �Cabinet Drop� choose a string which is not attached to a pedal and tune it until the strobe image is immobile, then press the A, B & C pedals, pluck the string again and watch for a change in pitch. To work out how much Cabinet Drop is present adjust the V-SAMs cent control until the image is immobile. The drop will be displayed on the screen in cents/10th of cents.

Dobro & Slide Guitar - Using the JST temperament
For slide guitar tunings which are major chords, you can use the Just (JST) temperament to flatten the thirds and achieve a much smoother and consonant sound than is possible with Equal temperament. Switch the tuner on and using either of the two menu buttons go to the TMPR menu, using the Value knob, select JST. Depending on the tuning, adjust the root accordingly by pressing the knob gently and scrolling through the 12 major roots (Open D - Root=D, Open G � Root=G etc). Example - The following will be visible on the top right corner of the VS-II screen for Open G: T (G ): JST For minor open tunings, you can enter Just minor offsets in the programmable section and also adjust their roots. See the Peterson forum for details on this and more at: http://www.petersontuners.com/forum/default.asp 9