TASCAM PT-7 Owners Manual

TASCAM PT-7 Manual

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  • TASCAM PT-7 | Owners Manual - Page 1
    PT-7 Chromatic Tuner/ Recorder This device has a serial number located on the bottom panel. Please record it and retain it for your records. Serial number OWNER'S MANUAL D01088120A
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    user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING: TO PREVENT are experiencing problems with this product, contact TEAC for a service referral. Do not use the product until it has been repaired. 2 TASCAM PT-7
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    INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions . TASCAM PT-7 3
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    uses batteries. Misuse of batteries could cause a leak, rupture or other trouble. Always abide by the following precautions when using the 4 TASCAM PT-7 batteries instructions indicated on the batteries and the local disposal laws. ••Do not use batteries other than those specified. Do not mix and use
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    installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to CORPORATION for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. TASCAM PT-7 5
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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6 TASCAM PT-7
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    10 Conventions used in this manual 10 Using the recording and playback functions 33 Recording 33 Setting the input level 33 Recording 34 Starting a new track while continuing to record.. 34 Stopping recording 34 Playback 34 Selecting a track for playback 34 Playing back 35 TASCAM PT
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    tracks 38 Automatically correcting the pitch of recordings....... 39 7 - Specifications 40 Ratings 40 Input/output ratings 40 General 41 Backup memory 41 Dimensional drawings 42 8 TASCAM PT-7
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    Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM PT-7 Chromatic Tuner/Recorder. Please read this Owner's Manual before using the unit. We hope that with accurate understanding of how to use its functions, you will enjoy using this Chromatic Tuner/Recorder for many years. After you have finished reading
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    special situations, for example. CAUTION These instructions should be followed to avoid injury, damage to equipment or loss of data. Trademarks •• TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation. •• Other company names, product names and logos in this document are the trademarks 10 TASCAM PT-7
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    Places with bad ventilation or high humidity Beware of condensation Condensation could occur if the unit is used when the temperature changes suddenly, for example, after being moved from a cold to a warm other chemical agents. Doing so could damage the surface or cause fading. TASCAM PT-7 11
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    2 - Names and functions of parts Top panel 1 Built-in speaker This is a speaker for monitoring the sound output from recordings, standard pitch, and the metronome click. 12 TASCAM PT-7 Use the SPEAKER ON/OFF switch on the rear panel to set whether or not sound is output from this speaker.
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    built-in mic, do not connect anything to the INPUT jack. 9 TAP +/- keys Use these to set various internal setting parameters. 0 STOP key Press to stop recording or stop the playback of a recorded track. q PLAY key Play a recording. w RECORD key Press this key during playback or when TASCAM PT-7 13
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    current track (song) number. NOTE If there is no recorded track (file), "- - -" appears in the parameter value display area of the LCD. Rear panel 14 TASCAM PT-7
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    sound. NOTE • When a contact mic or the other device is connected to the INPUT jack, the built-in mic is disabled. When you want to use the built-in mic, do not connect anything to this jack. TASCAM PT-7 15
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    2 - Names and functions of parts • This unit does not support the direct input of electric guitars, effect pedals and similar devices jack Connect a specialized PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold separately). Do not use any other type of AC adaptor. s Strap attachment Use this to attach a strap. 16 TASCAM PT-7
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    itself. You can also hang the unit on a music stand. f Battery compartment (AA battery) This compartment holds one AA battery that powers the unit. (See "Using a battery" on page 20.) TASCAM PT-7 17
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    30 - 50 cents: 5-cent units 50 - 60 cents: 10-cent units 2 Pitch guide circle When there is almost no difference between the detected pitch and the standard pitch, When using the metronome, the circle moves in time with the beat. 4 Markers These indicate the currently set functions. 18 TASCAM PT-7
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    the space is remaining. Fewer segments indicate 75%, 50%, 38.5%, 25%, 18%, 10%, 5% and finally 0% remaining. w ON indicator This appears when CORRECT mode is active. TASCAM PT-7 19
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    can be powered by a single AA battery or a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adapator (sold separately). Alkaline and nickel metal hydride batteries can be used with this unit. Using a battery Open the battery compartment cover on the bottom tion of the unit. For this reason it might not last long. 20 TASCAM PT-7
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    . • When both batteries are installed and the AC adaptor is connected, power will be supplied from the AC adaptor. DC plug CAUTION When using an AC adaptor, always use the specialized PS-P520 AC adaptor. Use of a different adaptor could cause damage, fire or electrical shock. TASCAM PT-7 21
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    on the bottom panel of the unit, and attach them by their slits to the music stand. 22 TASCAM PT-7 CAUTION The unit's built-in stands are not designed to attach securely to a music stand. Please be careful when using this unit attached to a stand in order to prevent it from falling off.
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    4 - Using the Tuner and Pitch Trainer Functions Calibration The standard frequency of A can be set manually in a range of 349.0 - 499.0 Hz in 0.1 Hz increments. The default value is 440.0 Hz. 1 . When it stops at the right end, setting is complete. (This example shows "440.5 Hz".) TASCAM PT-7 23
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    a sound with a steady pitch until calibration completes. Accurate calibration is not possible if the pitch is unstable. 24 TASCAM PT-7 Scales This unit can be set to use any of the eight following scales. 1: 12-note equal temperament 2: Pythagorean 3: Mean Tone 4: Werckmeister III 5: Kirnberger III
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    external) 1 When using the built-in guide bar on the display shows how far out of tune the note is. 4 Tune the instrument until the desired pitch name is shown, the pitch guide bar shows no gap and the pitch guide circle appears. 3 Press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM PT
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    ON. 2 Press the top MODE key repeatedly until the marker appears on the display next to SOUND. 3 Use the + and - keys to select the note name that you want to use for tuning in a range 26 TASCAM PT-7 from C2 to C6 in semitone steps. Press both + and - keys at the same time to
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    mic if you want to train using the built-in mic. When training in a place with other performers or that is otherwise noisy, use of an external mic is helpful the unit's pitch guide bar, the pitch guide circle and the pitch name display area. Watch these indications while practicing. TASCAM PT-7 27
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    4 - Using the Tuner and Pitch Trainer Functions time while pressing and holding the MODE key, the response speed becomes 0 (default value). Setting the speed of the MODE key, and press the + or - key again to change the response speed. When you press the + and - keys at the same 28 TASCAM PT-7
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    5 - Using the metronome Set the tempo • TEMPO mode You can set the tempo manually in a range of 30 - 300 BPM (beats per minute = number of quarter notes in one minute) in 1-BPM increments. value display area. Press the + and - keys at the same time to set it to 120 (default value). TASCAM PT-7 29
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    time 30 TASCAM PT-7 •• 7-4: 7/4 time •• 8: Duplets (6/8 time) •• 12: Triplets •• SHU: Triplets with middle beat omitted (shuffle) •• 16: Quadruplets 1 Press the second MODE key until the marker appears next to BEAT. 2 The rhythm setting is shown in the parameter value display area. Use the + and
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    the speaker. At the same time, the beat indicators on the display move in time with the rhythm. Use the VOLUME dial to adjust the volume. Changing the metronome sound This unit has two types of metronome sounds. MODE key, and press the + or - key again to change the metronome sound. TASCAM PT-7 31
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    5 - Using the metronome 32 TASCAM PT-7
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    to one or two sensitivities to suitably adjust the input signal level to detect pitch and a recording. Using the INPUT GAIN switch on the rear panel, set the input level to HIGH when the input volume during recording and playback. The recording level meter appears during recording. TASCAM PT-7 33
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    the STOP and RECORD keys can be used. • The pitch guide bars can also be used during recording. • The metronome can also be used during recording but we recommend that you use headphones to listen to the metronome when , press the  and ¯ keys briefly to select a track for playback. 34 TASCAM PT-7
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    the recording and playback functions Playing back Press the Á key to start playback. Use the VOLUME dial to adjust the playback volume. 2 Use the + and - keys to adjust the pitch in semitones. The range of (pitch: default value). 3 Press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM PT-7 35
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    1 Press the bottom MODE key repeatedly until the marker appears next to SPEED. 2 Use the + and - keys to adjust the playback speed. The speed can be changed in to restore the original speed (100%: default value). 36 TASCAM PT-7 3 Press the IN/OUT key again to set the loop OUT point. After the
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    6 - Using the recording and playback functions loop playback starts and the loop indicator appears to turn. To stop loop playback, press either the LOOP or IN/ or longer. • Set the loop IN and OUT points in the same track. • Set the loop OUT point after the IN point in the track. TASCAM PT-7 37
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    6 - Using the recording and playback functions Erasing tracks Erasing only the current track 1 When stopped, position bar blinks. 2 Press the PLAY key to erase the current track. 38 TASCAM PT-7 2 Press the + or - key. The playback position bar goes off and the remaining memory indicator blinks.
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    2 Use the + and - keys to turn this function ON and OFF. When ON, the "ON" indicator appears next to the CORRECT indicator on the display. 3 Press the PLAY key to start playback. 4 The pitch is shown on the display during playback. Select OFF in step 2 above to stop using this mode. TASCAM PT-7 39
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    sound Calibration range: 349.0 to 499.0 Hz in 0.1-Hz increments Measurement precision: 1 cent Tempo range: 30-300 quarter notes (É) 40 TASCAM PT-7 Time signatures: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Recording time: About 20 minutes (1 Gbit) Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz Quantization bit rate: 16 Number of channels
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    after making a setting before turning the power OFF. •• Calibration value •• Sound output in sound mode •• Scale •• Tuner response speed •• Metronome sound type •• Tempo •• Time signature TASCAM PT-7 41
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    and other depictions may differ in part from the actual product •• Specifications and external appearance may be changed without notification to improve the product. 42 TASCAM PT-7
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    Notes TASCAM PT-7 43
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    PT-7 TEAC CORPORATION Phone: +81-42-356-9143 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530 Japan www.tascam.jp TEAC AMERICA, INC. Phone: +1-323-726-0303 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California 90640 U.S.A. www.tascam.com TEAC CANADA LTD. Phone: +1905-890-8008 Facsimile: +1905-890-9888 5939 Wallace
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PT-7
Chromatic Tuner/
Recorder
D01088120A
OWNER’S MANUAL
This device has a serial
number located on the
bottom panel. Please record it
and retain it for your records.
Serial number:
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