Behringer BTR2000 User Manual
Users manual
Version 1.0 April 2005
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RACKTUNER BTR2000
RACKTUNER BTR2000
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not remove the top cover (or the
rear section). No user serviceable
parts inside; refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this appliance
to rain and moisture. The apparatus
shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed
on the apparatus.
DETAILED SAFETY 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 manufacturers instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
15) CAUTION - These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the
risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions
unless you are qualified to do so.
This symbol, wherever it appears,
alerts you to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage inside
the enclosurevoltage that may be
sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.
This symbol, wherever it appears,
alerts you to important operating and
maintenance instructions in the
accompanying literature. Please read
the manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Before you get started .................................................................................................................. 4
1.1.1 Shipment ............................................................................................................................ 4
1.1.2 Initial operation .................................................................................................................. 4
1.1.3 Online registration .............................................................................................................. 4
2. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS ............................................................. 5
2.1 Front .............................................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Rear ............................................................................................................................................... 7
3. INPUT CHANNEL SELECTION ................................................................................... 7
4. TUNER ........................................................................................................................ 8
4.1 Instrument tuning .......................................................................................................................... 8
4.1.1 Tuning with an instrument plugged in .............................................................................. 8
4.1.2 Tuning with the built-in microphone................................................................................. 9
4.1.3 Tuning with a reference tone ............................................................................................ 9
4.2 Selecting tuner mode .................................................................................................................. 9
4.3 Calibrating the tuner .................................................................................................................. 1 0
4.3.1 Manual calibration ........................................................................................................... 11
4.3.2 Automatic calibration ....................................................................................................... 11
4.4 Transposition .............................................................................................................................. 11
4.5 Setting your own tempering ...................................................................................................... 12
5. METRONOME ........................................................................................................... 13
5.1 Setting the BPM rate .................................................................................................................. 1 3
5.2 Using the TAP function .............................................................................................................. 13
5.3 Acoustic and visual BPM indicator ............................................................................................ 13
6. USING A FOOTSWITCH ........................................................................................... 1 4
7. APPLICATION EXAMPLES ....................................................................................... 1 5
8. INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 16
8.1 Rack installation ......................................................................................................................... 16
8.2 Audio inputs and outputs ........................................................................................................... 16
8.3 Footswitch wiring ........................................................................................................................ 16
9. SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................... 17
SHORT INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................... 18
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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for the confidence you have placed in us with your purchase of the BTR2000. You have
acquired an extraordinary combination of a tuner and a metronome with integrated rack lighting that
also makes it perfect for on-stage use.
This advanced equipment sets new standards with its extensive list of features. It is an auto-chromatic tuner,
which means it can automatically recognize any pitch when tuning your instrument. It also offers 3
individually configurable functions in tuner mode:
s With 11 different modes, the tuner lets you respond fully to the specific needs of your instrument.
For example, in guitar mode the BTR2000 recognizes the pitches of the open guitar strings,
while in chromatic mode it recognizes all 12 half-tones.
s The standard A pitch can be calibrated individually. This makes the tuning of your instrument
even more flexible.
s To achieve a particular sound or to allow you to play better with other instruments (such as brass),
the RACKTUNER lets you transpose your instrument by half steps, tuning it higher or lower. This
way you can be fully responsive to the unique features of both the music and your instrument.
In addition to its function as a tuner, the BTR2000 can also be used as a metronome. You can set the
BPM rate manually or use the TAP function.
With its well-engineered circuitry, the RACKTUNER can be used with one or two amplifiers, so that you
can adapt the BTR2000 for use in many different settings, where it will provide optimal support in any
situation.
1.1 Before you get started
1.1.1 Shipment
The RACKTUNER was carefully packed at the assembly plant to assure secure transport. If the
condition of the cardboard box suggests that damage may have occurred, please inspect the unit
immediately and look for physical indications of damage.
+ Damaged equipment should NEVER be sent directly to us. Please inform the dealer from
whom you acquired the unit immediately as well as the transportation company from
which you took delivery of the unit. Otherwise, all claims for replacement/repair may be
rendered invalid.
+ To assure optimal protection of your BTR2000 during transport, we recommend utilizing a
carrying case.
+ If the unit needs to be shipped, please always use the original packaging to avoid
damage.
+ Never let unsupervised children play with the BTR2000 or with its packaging.
+ Please dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally-friendly fashion.
1.1.2 Initial operation
Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling. To avoid overheating, please do not
place the VINTAGER near radiators and other equipment emitting heat.
The BTR2000 features a shockproof housing to ensure safe operation without requiring separate
grounding.
1.1.3 Online registration
Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting
www.behringer.com (alternatively www.behringer.de) and kindly read the terms and conditions of our
warranty carefully.
BEHRINGER warrants all items purchased against defects in material or workmanship for one year*
from date of purchase. Full terms of the warranty may be found on our website at www.behringer.com
(alternatively www.behringer.de).
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, our goal is to have it repaired as quickly as possible.
To arrange for warranty service, please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased.
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Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact one of our
subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is included in the original equipment packaging
(Global Contact Information/European Contact Information). Should your country not be listed, please
contact the distributor nearest you. A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website
(www.behringer.com/support).
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more
efficiently.
Thank you for your cooperation!
*Customers in the European Union may have a different term, as such, please contact BEHRINGER Germany Support for further details.
2. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS
This chapter describes the different control elements of your BTR2000. All of the buttons and connectors
are explained in detail with useful information on how to make the most of them.
Most of the buttons on the RACKTUNER have a dual function. The different functions on each button
are distinguished by how long the button is held down when pressed.
The RACKTUNERs operating modetuner or metronome modealso determines button function.
There are one or two LEDs above each button. They correspond to the functions of the buttons. For
example, either the 1 or 2/MIC light is always on above the INPUT SELECT button. The MUTE
LED on the other hand only lights up when the MUTE button is pressed to turn off the sound of the unit.
+ When you switch to metronome mode, the LEDs for the tuner mode are turned off.
2.1 Front
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Fig. 2.1: Operating elements on the left side of the BTR2000
The built-in microphone MIC can be used to tune the instrument (chapter 4.4.2) and calibrate
the standard A pitch (chapter 4.2.2). To do this, you must select INPUT 2 and press the MUTE
button.
You can plug your instrument into the INPUT 1 connector on the front of the BTR2000. This
connector takes priority over the INPUT 1 connector on the rear panel. If there are instruments
plugged into both the front and back INPUT 1 connectors at the same time, the unit only
evaluates the signal of the instrument plugged into the front.
MODE/FINE [DISPLAY/MODE] button.
Tuner mode: After pressing this button briefly you can select a tuner mode (e.g. guitar or bass)
using the control (chapter 4.1).
A long press of the button toggles the scaling of the LED bar between 1 cent/LED and
5 cents/LED. (Chapter 4.5).
Metronome mode: Press this button to toggle the metronome display between a flashing light
and a needle simulation (chapter 5.3).
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TRANSPOSE/REF [TAP] button.
Tuner mode: A short tap on this button lets you use the wheel for transposition (chapter 4.3).
Keeping the button pressed longer lets you calibrate the standard A pitch (chapter 4.2.1).
Metronome mode: The BTR2000 can recognize and save a tempo that is entered by pressing
the [TAP] button at least 4 times in rhythm (chapter 5.2).
The wheel is used to change the parameters of the various functions. For example, it is used to
set the BPM of the metronome or the frequency of standard A. A flashing light indicates which
function can be set using this control.
Fig. 2.2: Control elements on the right side of the BTR2000
LED bar
Tuner mode: The LED bar indicates how far the note played deviates from the ideal during
instrument tuning (chapter 4.4). The scale of the display can be toggled between ±50 cents and
±10 cents.
Metronome mode: The graphical metronome display uses the LED bar (chapter 5.3).
DISPLAY
Various valuestuner mode, pitch, BPMare shown in this display.
MUTE/LIGHT button
The BTR2000 comes with a rack light. It is switched on and off with a long tap on the MUTE/
LIGHT button.
Tuner mode: Pressing the MUTE/LIGHT button briefly mutes the entire MAIN output.
Metronome mode: Unlike in tuner mode, briefly pressing the MUTE/LIGHT button only mutes
the metronome click and not the entire MAIN output; the instrument remains audible.
INPUT SELECT button
Tuner mode: Depending on your application, you must use and/or select different inputs on the
BTR2000 (chapter 3). You can toggle between the two channels by pressing the INPUT SELECT
button.
Metronome mode: Pressing this button starts or stops the metronome (acoustic and optical
indicator).
SOUND/METRONOME button
To switch between tuner and metronome mode you must press and hold the SOUND/
METRONOME button.
Tuner mode: Briefly pressing this button switches the reference tone on or off (chapter 4.4.3).
The volume of the reference tone can be set with the wheel.
Metronome mode: When the SOUND/METRONOME button is pressed briefly, you can adjust
the volume of the metronome click using the wheel (chapter 5.3).
The POWER button switches on the BTR2000.
To disconnect the power from the unit, unplug the power cord. When you start up the unit, ensure
that the plug is easily accessible. If the unit is mounted in a rack, please ensure easy power
disconnection with a plug or all-pole switch.
+ The power button does not completely disconnect the power from the unit. Therefore the
cable should be unplugged from the outlet if the unit will not be in use for a longer period
of time.
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