AVSL 173.299 TCH300 - Manual

TCH-300
TUNER & CHORD COMPUTER
Item ref: 173.299
User Manual
Getting Started
 Install the supplied 2 x AAA batteries into the rear
compartment (negative end first)
 Place acoustic guitar close to microphone or connect input
from guitar via jack or supplied contact pickup
 If required, sound can be output to an earphone by
connecting to the 3.5mm jack on top of the TCH300
 For speaker or earphone volume adjustment, rotate the
volume edge control on the right-hand side of the TCH300
 In tuner mode, the LCD display shows a virtual dial and the
A4 reference frequency – needle to centre indicates “in-tune”
 In chord mode, the display shows root note and chord type.
 The chord box shows strings in standard tuning named at the
bottom. A number at the top indicates the fret at which the
chord is applied or a line at the top indicates the top nut.
“X” denotes a string that is not played
1. ON/OFF/Sound
 Press ON/OFF/Sound for 2 seconds to turn the unit on or off.
 In tuning or chord modes, the unit will shut down
automatically after 5 minutes of inactivity
 A short press of this button initiates sound through the
speaker or earphone jack for pitch or chord notes
2. Tuner/Backlight
 Press Tuner/Backlight for 2 seconds to turn the backlight off
to save battery or on for use in the dark
 A short press of this button toggles through Chromatic, Guitar
and Bass tuning modes, defaulting to Auto-tuning.
3. Note/Chord Root
 A short press of Note/Chord Root button toggles through
selected tuning notes in tuning mode
 Pressing this button for 2 seconds enters chord mode and
further short presses change the root note
4. Flat/Type 1
 In tuner mode, this button applies natural, flat or double-flat
 In chord mode, this button changes the main type of chord
5. Pitch/Type 2 (up/down)
 In tuner mode, these buttons raise or lower the A4 frequency
 In chord mode, these buttons change the secondary chord type
Root Note Type 1 Type 2
Example
in "C"
C to B in
semitones
Major
C
6 C6
5 C5
7 C7
7-5 C7-5
9 C9
11 C11
13 C13
maj7 Cmaj7
maj9 Cmaj9
Minor
m Cm
m6 Cm6
m7 Cm7
m7-5 Cm7-5
m9 Cm9
m11 Cm11
Suspended
sus4 Csus4
7sus4 C7sus4
Augmented Caug
Diminished Cdim
SPECIFICATIONS
Power 2 x AAA battery (supplied)
Tuning Modes Chromatic, Guitar, Bass
Chord dictionary 240 different chords
Tuning Range A0 (27.5Hz) to C8 (4186.0Hz)
A4 frequency 435-445Hz
Tone Generator A2 - A6
Tuning method Auto or manual note select
Tuning Stability ±1 cent
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 18mm
Weight 103g (no battery)
Keep unit away from heat source or direct sunlight
Avoid contact with moisture or corrosive materials
Avoid impact or damage through dropping
If operation freezes, remove and replace batteries
Remove batteries if unused for long periods of time