Yamaha YT-1200 - Manual (Page 2)

YAMAHA
GUITAR/BASS AUTO TUNER
YT-1200
OWNER'S MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing the YAMAHA YT-1200 GuitarlBass Auto Tuner.
Please read this manual thoroughly and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
I PRECAUTIONS
► To prevent damage, do not use the tuner in the following locations;
• places where the unit will be in direct sunlight;
• places subject to temperature and humidity extremes;
• places that are sandy or dusty.
► To power the tuner, use only a 6F22 or 006P 9V dry cell battery or an optional YAMAHA
AC-05UC or AC-320UC AC Adaptor. Other power sources may damage the device.
* Before connecting the AC adaptor, make sure that the polarities of the plug and the jack
match ( — + ) .
* The PITCH indicator at the extreme left will light up unless the power switch is turned OFF.
► For maximum battery life, always be sure the tuner is turned OFF when not in use.
► To prevent possible damage due to leakage of battery fluid, remove the battery from the
tuner if it is not to be used for an extended period of time.
► Do not subject the tuner to strong physical shock or vibration. Do not use excessive force
on any of the parts.
► Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the tuner. Wipe clean with a soft,
dry cloth.
COMPONENTS
©PITCH INDICATORS ©POWER SWITCH
©DC9VJACK
©OUTPUT JACK
©INPUT JACK
©NOTE INDICATORS / \ '©MICROPHONE
O PITCH SWITCH © NOTE SWITCH
■ SPECIFICATIONS
Indicators ; NOTE Indicators, PITCH Indicators
Tuning Notes : Guitar 6E, 5A, 4D, 3G, 2B, 1E
Bass 4E,3A,2D, 1G
Precision : ± 1 cent
Standard Pitch Range : A4 = 436 Hz — 444 Hz (1 Hz steps)
; Battery Check
: INPUT, OUTPUT, DC 9V
: 9V dry cell battery (006P or 6F22) or
YAMAHA AC adaptor
(AC-05UC or AC-320UC)
: 127 x63 X 28.5 mm
(5" X 2-1/2" X 1-1/8")
; 127 g (4.5 oz) with battery
: 9V dry cell battery (6F22) x 1
6E 5A 4D 3G 2B IE
Added Function
Jacks
Power Source
Dimensions
(WxHxD)
Weight
Accessory
■ TUNING PROCEDURES
• Auto Tuning (AUTO)
In AUTO mode, the tuner will automatically select the note closest to the tone input for
tuning. This is convenient for tuning during musical performances.
1. For electric guitars and basses, connect the guitar cord to the INPUT jack ©. (At this
time, the OUTPUT jack © can be connected to an amplifier in preparation for tuning
during a performance.) For acoustic guitars, place the guitar sound hole near the built-in
microphone ©.
* The built-in microphone © cannot be used when there is a plug in the INPUT jack ©.
2. Turn the power switch© to the “AUTO” position.
3. If desired, press the pitch switch O to select the standard A4 pitch. (Refer to the Pitch
Selection section for details.)
4. Pluck the string to be tuned. The
appropriate indicator © will light up for
the tuning note. (Do not pluck two or
more strings at the time.)
5. If the wrong indicator light is on, adjust
the guitar tuning peg until the correct
light comes on.
6. Adjust the guitar tuning peg untill the
pitch indicator © only at the center (440)
light up.
7. Repeat steps 4 through 6 to tune the
other strings.
The “440” indicator only should light up.
BASS 4E ЗА 2D IG
GUITAR 6E 5A 40 3G 2В 1Е
О О О О О
The appropriate indicator for the plucked
tuning note shopuld lights up.
^ 6E ^ 5A — 4D — 3G -
(4E) (ЗА) (2D) (1G)
2B ^ IE -I
• Manual Tuning (MANL.)
In MANL. mode, each note must be individually selected as needed. This mode is most
commonly used to tune instruments before musical performances.
1. Similar to AUTO mode, connect the electric guitar or bass cord to the INPUT jack©. For
acoustic guitars, place the guitar sound hole near the built-in microphone ©.
2. Turn the power switch © to the “MANL.” position.
3. If desired, press the pitch switch© to select the standard A4 pitch. (Refer to the Pitch
Selection section for details.)
4. Press the note switch © to select the
desired tuning note. The indicators ©
for the tuning notes will light in sequence
(as shown in the pattern right) each time
the note switch is pressed.
5. Pluck the string to be tuned and adjust the guitar tuning peg until the pitch indicator©
only at the center (440) lights up.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to tune the other strings.
■ PITCH SELECTION
Recently, it has become common to slightly raise the standard pitch when tuning musical
instruments. The standard pitch also depends on the region and the era. To conform to the
current standard and to harmonize with other instruments, the standard pitch must be
changed from time to time.
• Pitch Selection Method
1. Turn the power switch© to the “MANL.” or “AUTO” position.
2. Press the pitch switch © once to enter pitch selection mode. An pitch indicator © will
flash at one of the standard pitch settings (A4: 436 — 444 Hz).
3. While the pitch indicator © is flashing, press the pitch switch©. The pitch indicators ©
will flash in sequence (as shown in the pattern below) each time the pitch switch © is
pressed. Each pitch indicator © step represents a 1 Hz change in standard pitch.
436 — 437 ^ 438 — 439 — 440 — 441 — 442 — 443 — 444
Г
4. Select the desired standard pitch. When the pitch switch© has not been pressed for
about 2 seconds, the tuner will automatically return to tuning mode.
* The standard pitch set as above is effective in both “AUTO” and “MANL." modes unless the
power switch^ is turned “OFF". If the power switch^ is turned from “OFF" to “AUTO” or
“MANL.", the standard pitch will be reset at 440 Hz and the pitch indicator will be flashing for
about two seconds.
Once the standard pitch (A4) is set, you have only to tune each note until the pitch
indicator © only at the center (440) lights up.
* Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.
9 â ^ 9 ^ О
Flash! Flash!
■ BATTERY CHECK
If the pitch indicators © at both extreme
sides are flashing when this tuner is in use,
it shows that the time has come when the
battery should be changed. In this case,
please replace the battery with a new one
(6F22;006P-9V) as soon as possible.
For convenience, the tuner has a DC 9V
jack; please use an optional YAMAHA AC
adaptor (AC-05UC or AC-320UC) wherever
possible.
• Battery Change
The battery compartment is in the rear of
the tuner. Remove the old battery and replace
it with a new one of the same type. Be
careful to connect the battery in the correct
polarity.
* Always turn the power switch^ to “OFF"
before changing the battery or connecting an
AC adaptor.
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TILT SLIT
The tuner can be tilted back by using the slit in the rear panel. Insert a coin or similar flat
object into the slit and tilt back as shown in the diagram below.
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE "CLASS B” LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE
EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT IN THE RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATION
OF THE CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets
FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority,
granted by the FCC, to use the product.
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only
high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all
installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to
use this product in the USA.
3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in
FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class "B" digital devices. Compliance with these requirements
provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential
environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment
generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions
found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic
devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not
occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can
be determined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by
using one of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install
AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in
is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local
retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate,
please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe
Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporations
of America or its subsidiaries.