Yamaha YT-2000 - Manual (Page 2)

YAMAHA
GUITAR/BASS AUTO TUNER
YT-2000
OWNER'S MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing the YAMAHA YT-2000 Guitar ¡Bass Auto Tuner.
Please read this manual thoroughly and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
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 ( —).
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
© vu METER © INDICATORS O POWER SWITCH
■ SPECIFICATIONS
Indicators
Tuning Notes
VU Meter Precision
Standard Pitch Range
Added Function
Jacks
Power Source
: VU Meter, Indicator LEDs.Tuning Guides
:6E,5A,4D, 3G. 28.1E
:± 1 cent
: A4 = 438 Hz - 445 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)
Dimensions (WxHxD) : 144.5 x 63 x 32 mm ,
(5-11/16" X 2-1/2" X 1-1/4") \
Weight : 185 g (6-1/2 oz) with battery
Accessory : 9V dry cell battery (6F22) x 1
* Specifications and external appearance are subject to
change without notice.
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— I
■C I
6E 5A 4D 3G 2B IE
BASS GUITAR TUNING
When tuning bass guitars, use the indicators as shown below:
4th open (E)
3rd open (A)
2nd open (D)
1st open (G)
Bass Guitar Strings
I -----FOR BASS-------•
6E 5A 4D 3G
CD □ □ □
4th 3rd 2nd 1st
indicator 6E
indicator 5A
indicator 4D
indicator 3G
■ 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 O 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 0.
2. Turn the power switch O to the “AUTO" position.
3. If desired, press the pitch switch © 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. Continue to adjust the tuning peg until the VU meter © needle rests in the middle ("0 cent"). If the
note is flat, the left tuning guide (►) will light. If the note is raised, the right tuning guide { < ) will light.
Adjust accordingly until both tuning guides (►,-<) are lit. At this point, the string is correctly tuned.
7. Repeat steps 4 through 6 to tune the other strings.
• 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 0. For acoustic
guitars, place the guitar sound hole near the built-in microphone ©.
2. Turn the power switch O 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 below) each time the note switch is pressed.
I-----> 6E -* 5A -> 4D -> 3G -> 2B - 1E —I
5. Adjust the tuning peg until the VU meter © needle rests in the middle ("0 cent"). If the note is flat, the
left tuning guide (►) will light. If the note is raised, the right tuning guide (-<) will light. Adjust
accordingly until both tuning guides (►,-<) are lit. At this point, the string is correctly tuned.
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 O to the “MANL." or “AUTO" position.
2. Press the pitch switch © once to enter pitch selection mode. An indicator © will flash at one of the
standard pitch settings (A4: 438 — 445 Hz).
3. While the indicator © is flashing, press the pitch switch ©. The indicators © will flash in sequence
(as shown in the pattern below) each time the pitch switch is pressed. Each indicator © step
represents a 1 Hz change in standard pitch.
438 - 439 -» 440 -* 441 -» 442 -» 443 -» 444 -» 445
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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.
* Turning OFF the power switch O cancels the selected standard pitch. When the power switch O is turned
back on to the “AUTO” or “MANL.” position, the standard pitch automatically resets to A4:440 Hz.
■ BATTERY CHECK
For about 2 seconds after switching the power from “OFF” to “AUTO" or “MANL.", the VU meter needle
will indicate the charge remaining in the battery. If the needle rests to the left of the battery check bar
(refer to Figure 1 below), the battery needs to be replaced.
As an additional check, if the battery runs low while the tuner is in use, both tuning guide indicators
( ► , ◄ ) will flash indicating that the battery must be replaced.
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 O to "OFF” before changing the battery or connecting an AC adaptor.
(Figure 1)
■ 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 APPARA­
TUS 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.