User manual SABINE ZIP-1000

[. . . ] For example, when playing in the key of G, the B note will sound sharp. If you tune the B string so that it sounds correct in an open G chord, other chords using the B string will sound out of tune. The musician may choose to optimize the tuning of a particular key or to use the even-tempered scale. [. . . ] Then send it, postage prepaid, to Sabine for replacement with a new or reconditioned product. You must include your full name, address, proof of purchase and the nature of the defect. This warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, misuse or defective batteries. SABINE, INC. 13301 Highway 441 · Alachua, FL 32615-8544 USA Phone: (904)418-2000 · FAX: (904)418-2001 Fax-Back Product Info: (904)418-2002 www. sabineinc. com ZIP-1K-OpGd-www 990413-hto INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUNING 1. Acoustic instrument tones are detected by a very sensitive internal microphone. Plucking the string once per second with medium loudness usually gives the best results. Electronic instruments should be plugged into the tuner's input jack labeled "INST" with a standard guitar cord. The internal mic automatically disconnects so the tuner will not pick up extraneous background noise. You may connect your tuner's AMP jack to any amplifier's or P. A. Adjust the instrument's pitch until the desired NOTE INDICATOR light is lit. For example, if you wish to tune your D string, pluck the string and tune it until the D indicator light is lit. Pluck the string every second or so to keep the note fresh and to prevent it from fading flat. To eliminate extraneous overtones, mute the other strings after each pluck. SLOWLY ADJUST THE INSTRUMENT'S PITCH UNTIL THE "IN TUNE" LIGHT IS LIT. Note that the SHARP and FLAT indicators blink rapidly when the note is far from being in tune and blink slower as the note approaches being in tune. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the other notes until the entire instrument is tuned. HOW TO RECALIBRATE YOUR ZIP-1000: Use the CALIBRATE function if you want to tune your guitar to an instrument that tunes to pitches other than A=440, or if you want to use alternate scales. For example, if you wish to recalibrate the tuner from standard A=440 Hz. [. . . ] (We recommend Sabine NitroStasisTM Premium Strings. ) Old strings lose their uniformity and do not vibrate evenly. 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. [. . . ]