Unity Tuner Instruction Manual This pedal is:
Compliance Your Unity Tuner™ pedal has been tested and complies with the following Standards and Directives as set forth by the European Union: Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC Standard(s): EN55013, EN50082-1 Electromagnetic Compatibility This means that this product has been designed to meet stringent guidelines on how much RF energy it can emit, and that it should be immune from other sources of interference when properly used.
Precautions Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus or if the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT. QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT ONLY.
Introduction: Congratulations on your purchase of the Rocktron Unity Tuner. The Unity Tuner is a true “on-stage” tuner for any gig. The Unity Tuner’s large LED NOTE display makes it easy to see what note you are tuning, even from a distance. Several Red LEDs are also used to help you easily determine if you are sharp or flat and by how much. A unique feature to the Unity Tuner are the photocells.
Descriptions
Descriptions continued......... 1 DISPLAY Window - This black window houses the LEDs and controls for the Unity Tuner 2 NOTE LED BANK - This bank of blue LEDs will display the note being played or tuned. 3 IN TUNE Green LED - when the note being played is “in tune” this LED will light. 4 9VDC Input - This input jack provides 9VDC power to the pedal from the Rocktron DC OnTap 9V power supply (sold separately). 5 SHARP/FLAT LEDS - These Red LEDs show you if your note is Sharp or Flat.
Descriptions continued......... 11 CALIBRATE button - this button is used to calibrate the tuner to match the pitch of any instrument or audio source (like an old piano or tape player). For details on this function - see section titled “Calibration.” 12 OUTPUT Jack - This jack provides output to your amp or the next pedal in the signal chain. Use a 1/4” guitar cable to plug into the next effect or into a guitar amplifier.
MUTED Connection
CONSTANT Connection
Tuning Instructions: Step 1 - plug the guitar/bass into the tuner - see “connections” section. Step 2 - play a note on your guitar. Pluck your E string, if needed, adjust your tuning machine on your instrument until the letter “E” appears in the NOTE Display window. Step 3 - if your note is flat - the “FLAT” LEDs to the left of the IN TUNE green LEDs will light. The farther away the red LED is from the green IN TUNE LED the more flat the tuning is. If a Flat LED is lit, tune your string up.
Tuning Instructions - STROBE: The STROBE function of the UNITY Tuner is extremely senstive. Step 1 - plug the guitar/bass into the tuner and press the “STROBE” button. At this point the RED LEDs will appear to rotate counter clockwise. Step 2 - play a note on your guitar. Pluck your E string, if needed, adjust your tuning machine on your instrument until the letter “E” appears in the NOTE Display window.
Calibration: To match the pitch of any instrument or audio source (like an old piano or tape player) press the “Calibrate” button while simultaneously playing the note on the instrument. (Note: you might have to first tune one string on the guitar or bass by ear to match the actual note if the piano is out of standard tuning or if the tape player you are playing along with runs slower or faster than normal).
Hints and Tips: The Unity Tuner is sensitive, so it is not necessary to strike your string very hard. Standard string attack will work. Additionally, if you are in a loud environment try using harmonics to tune your instrument. Lightly touch the string over the 12th fret of your instrument and pick the string with normal pick attack. This will create a harmonic. It will work on all strings. The MUTED Output is ideal for tuning in live situations.
Specifications Maximum Input Maximum Output Input Impedance Output Impedance Current Consumption Power Requirements Dimensions Weight 3.8dBu 5.8dBu 1MΩ 100Ω 15mA 9V Alkaline Battery or Rocktron DC OnTap Universal Power Supply (sold separately). Negative tip. 95mm x 120mm x 56mm 3.75” x 4.75” x 2.25” 450g 15.
How to change the battery: To change the battery, turn the pedal over and remove the 4 screws on the bottom. Remove the back cover. Carefully remove the old battery and replace it with a new 9V Alkaline battery. Replace battery in the same area as the old battery was located. Place the back cover on the pedal and re-insert the screws. Save yourself tons of money in batteries by using the Rocktron DC OnTap Universal Power Supply to power this pedal (sold separately).
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