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Your Rocktron VersaTune has been designed to comply with the following Standards and Directives as set forth by the European Union: Council Directive(s): Standard(s): 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, 76/769/EC, 1994/62/EC, 2000/ 53/EC, 2002/95/EC EN55022, EN50082-1, EN60065 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 NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS SECTION TO PROVIDE YEARS OF TROUBLE FREE USE. THIS UNIT REQUIRES CAREFUL HANDLING. • All warnings on this equipment and in the operating instructions should be adhered to and all operating instructions should be followed. • Do not use this equipment near water. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through any openings.
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Rocktron VersaTune Rack Tuner. The VersaTune Rack Tuner is a versatile true-bypass Guitar/Bass rack tuner for live and studio use. The large “NOTE” display and bright LEDs provide the perfect amount of light for on-stage tuning. Over a hundred different tunings can be viewed in the display window including standard guitar/bass tunings, alternate tunings, drop tunings and opening tunings.
Front Panel Features 1 INPUT JACK 1 - (CH1) using a standard 1/4” cable, plug your guitar or bass in here. This Jack provides the output to OUTPUT JACK 1 on the back panel. See the OUTPUT JACK 1 description in the “Rear Panel Features” on the following pages for more details. 2 INPUT JACK 2- (CH2) using a standard 1/4” cable, plug your guitar or bass in here. This Jack provides the output to OUTPUT JACK 2 on the back panel.
Front Panel Features...continued... 9 MUTE BUTTON - Use this button to MUTE the output for silent tuning. When MUTE is active, the MUTE LED (Point 4) will be “ON” or “LIT”. This button mutes both Output 1 and Output 2. MUTE LED - This LED works in conjunction with the MUTE BUTTON. When the input is MUTED, the MUTE LED will be Lit. No sound will be passed through either output. This LED also works in conjunction with the MUTE FTSW (footswitch) jack on the back panel.
Back Panel Features 1 POWER CHORD/FUSE Receptacle - plug the included power chord to this receptacle. Make sure you follow all precautions in this manual and any local regulations. 2 MUTE FT SW Jack - Using an optional RTS (Momentary) footswitch (not included) will MUTE both Outputs of the VersaTune to allow you to tune in silence. When the MUTE is on the MUTE LED on the front panel will be Lit. No sound will be passed through either output.
Connections - One Guitar - Front Panel GUITAR OUTPUT TO INPUT 1 FRONT PANEL BACK PANEL TO OUTPUT 1 TO AMPLIFIER INPUT
Connections - One Guitar - Back Panel
Connections - Two Guitars - Front Panel
Connections - Two Guitars - Back Panel
Connections - Optional Footswitch
Connections - Rack Connection
Using the VersaTune STANDARD TUNING MODE In Standard Tuning Mode (this is the default tuning mode when you turn on the VersaTune) the LEDs on the front panel will indicate the following: GREEN LED - Center LED with the (0 - zero) above the LED will indicate that the note being played is “IN TUNE” RED LEDs - To the left of the GREEN center LED will indicate that note being played is “FLAT”.
Using the VersaTune PRECISION TUNING MODE Precision Tuning Mode allows you to “FINE” tune your instrument. This function increases the sensitivity of the VersaTune to allow for ultra fine tuning. In Precision Tuning Mode, the LEDs are reversed in color. Now the IN TUNE LED will be RED and the Flat and Sharp LEDs will be GREEN. This mode is quite sensitive and very slightly movements of the tuning machines on your instrument is necessary.
Using the VersaTune STROBE TUNING MODE The STROBE function of the VersaTune is very sensitive. Step 1 - plug the guitar/bass into the tuner and press the “STROBE” button. At this point the RED LEDs will appear to move from right to left. 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.
Using the VersaTune CALIBRATION A440Hz is the musical note A above middle C. It has a frequency of 440Hz and is the general tuning standard for musical pitch. It is sometimes referred to as Concert A. Occasionally there is a need to tune slightly off A440 pitch and this is where the CALIBRATION function comes in handy. You can adjust the VersaTune up and down slightly in the pitch that it reads so that the IN TUNE LED will light when you are IN TUNE with that change in pitch.
TUNINGS WINDOW A unique feature on the VersaTune is the “TUNINGS WINDOW”. The TUNINGS WINDOW shows over a hundred different of tunings and how to tune to these tunings from the standard A440 Guitar Tuning. Additionally, we have included some other tunings for different instruments such as, mandolin, mandola, pedal steel, banjo and many others. Use the UP & DOWN buttons on the front panel to scroll through the different tunings.
TUNINGS WINDOW....CONTINUED.... Here is a slightly more involved tuning. Use the UP & DOWN buttons on the front panel to select 1: Guitar Standard in the TUNINGS WINDOW. Step 1 - Tune your guitar to standard A440 tuning (it is 1:Guitar Standard) in the TUNINGS WINDOW. Step 2 - Us the “UP” button to select (3: Guitar 1/2 Step Down) in the TUNINGS WINDOW. You will notice that the all notes have a () - DOWN ARROW - next to it. This means you should tune all of your strings down to these notes.
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