User manual SABINE AX3000

[. . . ] It is therefore not necessary to play loudly; plucking the string lightly once per second usually gives the best results. However, if you wish to defeat the power down timer to have the tuner stay on throughout the performance instead of automatically turning off after two minutes, turn the tuner off; then hold down the calibrate ("C") button and press the power ("P") key. Two LEDs will light initially to indicate the tuner is in the non-timer mode. 3. Adjust the instrument's pitch until the desired NOTE INDICATOR LED lights. [. . . ] Now if you tune your instrument to the tuner, your instrument will be in tune with the piano. Note: To reset the tuner to standard a = 440 Hz, press the power button to turn the tuner off and then back on. The ax tuner always returns to a = 440 Hz when it is turned on. CLEANING THE MAGNAPAD Do not immerse the tuner in water or place it directly under a faucet. Use a little isopropyl rubbing alcohol and a toothbrush (preferably an old one!). For quick & easy cleaning, carry around some foil pack alcohol wipes to clean the pad. CAUTION: Make sure the alcohol has dried completely before placing the AX Tuner on your guitar. Moisten a clean, lint-free cloth and use it to rub the pad until it is clean. You can also just rinse your finger and use it like a squeegee to clear the pad of dirt and dust. To keep the pad tacky longer between cleanings: Keep the guitar surface clean, avoid touching the MagnaPadTM pad, and keep your AX Tuner in its DomeHomeTM when not in use. Take the AX Tuner off your guitar and store it in its DomeHomeTM when not in use. DO NOT LEAVE IT ON THE INSTRUMENT The AX Tuner is not recommended for use on instruments with antique or cracked finishes. Sabine will not be responsible for instruments where the finish has lost integrity. The Sabine AX Tuner will not harm a normal finish. CHANGING THE AX'S BATTERY CR2430 Lithium coin-cell battery (3-volt) Slide battery under positive terminal tab and replace battery door. The AX Tuner's battery should last for approximately 1, 500 tunings, or one year. When you find it necessary to change the battery, locate the battery door (exposed on the bottom of the AX Tuner). Place the bottom end lip of the DomeHomeTM in the door's slot and turn the door counterclockwise until it opens. Slide CR2430 Lithium coin-cell battery with negative side down into place on top of negative terminal strap (long) and under positive terminal strap (short) as shown in drawing above. KEY POINT: Batteries must have negative terminals face down, and must be sandwiched between the long negative terminal and short positive terminal. 7. For example, if the slot in an instrument's nut is too tight, the string will be pulled flat as it is played. A tight nut (or capo) will cause the string's pitch to change in steps rather than evenly. Even moderate pressure on the neck of a guitar will cause a noticeable change in pitch. Bending the strings sideways is very common, especially on difficult chords, but causes the strings to be pulled sharp. 10. A note for advanced fretted instrumentalists: Almost all fretted instruments, and most other instruments, are constructed to play an "even-tempered scale. " Sabine tuners are also calibrated to this scale. [. . . ] This procedure removes any slack in the gears of the instrument's tuning heads. If you tune from SHARP to IN TUNE, the gears will slip as you play, and the instrument will go flat after a few minutes of playing. If you have difficulty getting a note to register on the tuner, try touching the other strings lightly to stop their sympathetic vibrations. This will eliminate any extraneous overtones that may disturb the tuning. LIMITED 2-YEAR WARRANTY If your AX Tuner fails because of a manufacturing defect within two years from the date of the original purchase, please return it to your dealer. [. . . ]