McAdams Instruments 30 Operator's Manual

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Operator’s Manual

for the

Model 30 Metronome/Tuner

Rev. 8

For metronome firmware revision 1.33

Copyright 2012, McAdams Instruments. All rights reserved.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Overview 4

2. Safety Warnings 4

2.1 It is LOUD 4

2.2 Electrical Safety 5

2.3 It is heavy 5

3. Metronome 5

3.1 Rate 5

3.1.1 Adjust the Rate 5

3.1.2 “Tap” the Rate 5

3.1.3 Set the Rate Digitally 5

3.2 Beat Subdivisions 6

3.3 Time Signature and Measure Subdivisions 6

3.3.1 The Display 6

3.3.2 X/4 Meters 7

3.3.3 X/8 Meters 7

3.4 Volume 7

3.5 Mute 7

3.5.1 Standard Mute 7

3.5.2 Metronome Mute 7

4. Tuner 8

4.1 Microphone Level 8

4.2 Pitch Reference 8

4.3 Transposition 9

4.4 Band vs. Strings 9

5. Tone 9

5.1 Note selection 9

5.1.1 Adjust the Note 9

5.1.2 Set the Note Directly 10

5.2 Octave selection 10

5.3 Volume 10

5.4 Pitch Reference 10

5.5 Transposition 10

5.6 Band vs. Strings 10

6. Timer 10

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6.1 Start 11

6.2 Stop 11

6.3 Reset 11

6.4 Hold 11

7. Spectrum Analyzer 11

7.1 The Display 11

7.1.1 Frequency Cursor 12

7.1.2 Scale Magnification 12

7.2 Tone Quality 12

7.3 Microphone Level 13

7.4 Lo Pitch – Hi Pitch 13

8. Options (Optns) 13

8.1 Adjust Pitch By 13

8.2 Transposition 13

9. Setup 14

9.1 Contrast 14

9.2 Kill the speaker 14

9.3 Front and Back Lights 14

9.4 Adjust Pitch By 14

10. The Output Jack 15

11. Memory functions 15

12. Use of The Remote Control 16

12.1 Why is there a remote receiver on the back? 17

12.2 Operating tips 17

13. Specifications and summary of Functions 18

14. Limited Warranty 19

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1. OVERVIEW

The Model 30 functions as a metronome, a visual tuner, an audible pitch reference, a stopwatch,
and a spectrum analyser. These modes of operation are described briefly in the following
sections. The front panel controls are shown in Figure 1 below.

In general, you use the Mode Select buttons to select the main operating mode of the
instrument, and then the normal functions are controlled with the Feature Select, Function
buttons, and the Main Knob. The operating mode is always displayed in a menu on the left side
of the display.

2. SAFETY WARNINGS

2.1 It can be LOUD

One of the things that makes the Model 30 useful is that it can be very loud. Use caution and
good sense in the placement of the Model 30 and adjustment of the volume control. The
volume an ear is subjected to changes a lot depending on how close you are, placement of other
objects, and the size of the room. If it is uncomfortable, it is too loud and over time can
damage hearing. Respect your own hearing and that of others.

Mode
Select

Function
Buttons

Feature
Select

Main Knob

Volume

Figure 1 - Front Panel Controls

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2.2 Electrical Safety

Do not remove or defeat the round safety pin on the 3-pin power plug. It is there for your
protection in the event of some kind of failure. Also, avoid using the Model 30 in a wet
environment. If used outdoors or near moisture, only plug it into a properly functioning ground
fault protected outlet. If the power cord or plug gets damaged, throw it away and replace it.
Not observing these precautions could result in a potentially fatal electric shock or fire. These
precautions apply to the Model 30 just as they apply to any appliance you plug into the wall for
power.

2.3 It is heavy

Don’t drop the Model 30 on your foot or throw it at anyone. Use care if you place it on a high

shelf since it could fall and injure someone. The absence of sharp corners is helpful, but it can
still smash a toe. Think.

3. METRONOME

For the Metronome mode, use the Mode Select to scroll up to “Met”, or press the MET button
on the remote control.

3.1 Rate

In the metronome mode, the tempo in beats per minute shows up in the middle of the display.
At the higher rates, not all rates are selectable. The metronome may step by 2 or 4 beats per
minute.

3.1.1 Adjust the Rate

Use the Main Knob or the  and  buttons on the remote control to adjust the rate up or down.

3.1.2 “Tap” the Rate

“Tap” the Main Knob (press it until it clicks), or “tap” the Tap button on the remote control in
time to make the metronome adjust itself to your tempo.

3.1.3 Set the Rate Digitally

At the bottom of the remote control is a keypad with numbers and note names on the buttons.
Simply enter the desired rate using the keypad. Example: to set 120 beats per minute, press
1/A, then 2/B and finally 0. If you accidentally press a numeric button, just press Clear or wait
a few seconds for the metronome return to normal operation.

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3.2 Beat Subdivisions

The various beat subdivisions are selected by using the Function buttons. The four main
subdivisions are selected by simply pressing a Function button. The subdivision pattern is
indicated in the display by note icons above the buttons.

Two additional beat subdivisions are shown elevated on the display between the main note
icons and in a smaller font. To select them, press the two buttons that are on either side of the
icon on the display at the same time. You do not have to press or release them at the same
instant as long as both buttons get pressed together.

Each beat subdivision has its own button on the remote control

A blue highlight around an icon means that the pattern is selected and will make sound.

3.3 Time Signature and Measure Subdivisions

Use the Feature Select buttons or the MEA “rocker” switch on the remote control to scrolll
through and choose a time signature. The X/4 time signatures are at the bottom of the list, with
the X/8 time signatures at the top.

If you scroll to a new time signature, the measure subdivision will be turned on (the M icon
between the rightmost Function Buttons will be highlighted) and the metronome will emphasize
the first note of the measure (and in some cases, other notes in the measure as well).

To turn the measure subdivision on or off, press the rightmost two Function Buttons at the same
time, or press the round MEA button on the remote control.

3.3.1 The Display

To the right of the metronome rate you will see the currently selected time signature. If the time
signature has numbers under it, then the numbers indicate a subdivision pattern for the measure.
For instance, in 5/8 the numbers 2-3 indicate that the measure will be subdivided into the pattern
ONE two ONE two three.

To the left of the metronome rate is a small symbol indicating what kind of note the tempo
marking refers to. For instance, if the note before the = sign is a dotted quarter and the tempo is
set to 100, the Model 30 will play 100 dotted quarters per minute, or equivalently, eighth notes
will sound at 300 per minute.