BOSS CHROMATIC TUNER TU 3 MANUAL

* If you're powering the unit with a battery and the CHECK indicator goes dim-or doesn't light at all-when you try to turn the effect on, the battery is near depletion and should be replaced. This indicator shows whether the effect is on or off, and also doubles as the battery check indicator. * If several seconds elapse without the MODE button being pressed, or if you press any button other than the MODE button, the TU-3 returns to its normal state without restoring the factory settings. The green light at the center of the meter flashes three times, and the TU-3 returns to its normal mode, with the original default factory settings restored.

The green light at the center of the meter lights up.

While holding down the MODE button, turn on the power (insert a plug into the INPUT jack).

If desired, you can restore these settings to their factory-set condition.

The TU-3 retains the following settings in memory. Restoring the Original Factory Settings (Factory Reset) * Normal brightness is automatically selected when you turn on the power. To return to normal brightness, hold down the STREAM/CENT for two seconds or longer once again. To switch to High Brightness mode, hold down the STREAM/CENT button for two seconds or longer. Changing the Meter's Brightness (High Brightness mode)īy switching the meter to High Brightness mode, you can increase its visibility when performing outdoors. * This setting remains stored even after the power is turned off. * When you turn on the power, the current reference pitch will be displayed for several seconds. * If you allow several seconds to elapse without pressing the MODE button or STREAM/CENT button, the TU-3 will return to normal operation. STREAM/CENT button: Lowers the reference pitch by 1 Hz. MODE button: Raises the reference pitch by 1 Hz.

Press the MODE button or STREAM/CENT button to change the reference pitch.

The lowest digit of the current reference pitch (e.g., '0' when set to 440 Hz) blinks in the Note Name/String indicator.

Press the MODE button and STREAM/CENT button simultaneously.

You can adjust the reference pitch over a range of 436-445 Hz. * The TU-3 returns to its normal state when several seconds have elapsed without the STREAM/CENT button being pressed. Off: The meter lights up at the left and right. On: The meter lights stream to the center from the left and right.

Press the STREAM/CENT button again to toggle the Accu-Pitch Sign function on/off.

While holding down the STREAM/CENT button, turn on the power (insert a plug into the INPUT jack).

* The factory default setting for the Accu-Pitch Sign function is on. When the Accu-Pitch Sign function is on, the meter lights stream toward the center of the display when stable tuning at the correct pitch is reached.

Convenient Functions Having the Meter Indicate Completion of Tuning (Accu-Pitch Sign function) * The sound from the OUTPUT jack is muted when the tuner is on. The behavior is different when you've selected the STREAM display. * The meter behavior described here is when the CENT display is selected (the factory setting). * When the Accu-Pitch Sign function is on, the meter lights stream toward the center of the display when stable tuning at the correct pitch is reached. The meter will light farther toward the left as the pitch gets flatter, or farther toward the right as the pitch gets sharper. Tune the instrument so that both Tuning Guide indicators are lit and the center of the meter is lit green.

The note name or string number closest to the tone being played appears in the display. Play a single note on your guitar or bass, and tune it.Press the pedal switch to turn the tuner on.Connect the guitar or bass you want to tune to the INPUT jack.Switching on the tuner automatically mutes the output signal, allowing you to tune without outputting the sound.Flat tuning is supported with Guitar Flat mode, which allows for 'down' tunings up to six semitones below standard pitch.Guitar/Bass mode lets you tune by string number, with support for 7-string guitars and 6-string basses.Accu-Pitch Sign function uses the motion of the meter's lights to show when tuning is completed.High Brightness mode enhances meter visibility outdoors.The life of this battery may be limited, however, since its primary purpose was to enable testing.

BOSS CHROMATIC TUNER TU 3 MANUAL

The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.Ī battery is supplied with the unit. These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.Īdditionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, this manual should be read in its entirety. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: 'USING THE UNIT SAFELY' and 'IMPORTANT NOTES' (supplied on a separate sheet).

Boss chromatic tuner tu 3