peterson 750399 User manual
OWNER’S MANUAL VERSION 1.2.2
11601 S. Mayeld Avenue, Alsip IL 60803-2476 USA 1-708-388-3311
© 2011 Peterson Electro-Musical Products, Inc.
www.petersontuners.com www.bodybeat.net
Table Of Contents
FCC Statements ..........................................................................................................................................................3
Warranty .................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Included Items / Charging .................................................................................................................................. 5
Connections ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
Controls ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 - 13
Basic Functions ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
LCD Areas ..................................................................................................................................................... 14 - 15
Presets ............................................................................................................................................................... 16 - 18
Selecting A Voice .............................................................................................................................................. 19 - 20
Vibe Clip .................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Tuning Reference Tone .................................................................................................................................... 21 - 22
USB Functions ......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Syncing To MIDI Clock ......................................................................................................................................... 23
MIDI Tempo Maps ................................................................................................................................... 23- 25
Updating Firmware ................................................................................................................................................ 26 - 27
Creating Groups ............................................................................................................................................... 28 - 29
Joining A Group .............................................................................................................................................. 30 - 31
Managing Groups .................................................................................................................................................... 31
Appendix A - Subdivisions .................................................................................................................................... 32
Appendix B - Accent Patterns ................................................................................................................................ 33
Appendix C - Practice Patterns .............................................................................................................................. 34
Appendix D - Dance Patterns .............................................................................................................................. 35
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FCC Statement
is device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. is device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. is device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: is equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. is equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modications not expressely approved by the party responsible for compliance could cause
Caution
the module to cease to comply with FCC rules part 15, and thus void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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Warranty
We warrant this product to be free of defects in materials or workmanship for a period of ONE year aer
delivery to the original purchaser. Our obligation under this warranty is limited to the replacement or
repair of any part or parts which prove upon our examination to be defective.
is warranty does not apply to damage resulting from transportation, misuse, abuse, or alteration. e
complete unit must be returned to our factory, transportation charges prepaid. In order to speed the
return of the unit to you, it is recommended that for all repairs, other than those required as a result of
shipping damage, you deal directly with our factory. In case of damage in shipment, a claim should be
led with the carrier. Be sure to include a brief description of the diculty you are experiencing and your
return address. Many issues can easily be resolved by utilizing the extensive knowledge base and Helpdesk
utility on our website at http://www.bodybeat.net/helpdesk.
e above warranty is contingent upon registration within 10 days of the date of receipt of the product by
the original purchaser. e warranty conveys specic legal rights to the purchaser; other rights vary from
state to state and internationally.
Register on-line at: http://www.bodybeat.net/warranty
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ank you for your purchase of the Peterson BodyBeat Sync BBS-1. Please take the time to read this
instruction manual so that you may get the most out of it. is metronome represents the ultimate in
musical tempo monitoring devices. As a fully featured metronome, it is capable of transmitting the beat by
visual, aural and tactile means. Wireless functionality allows two or more BodyBeat Syncs to work in synchronicity with one another, allowing the networking of multiple units on stage, in the recording studio,
band room or anywhere the precise synchronization of a performance and its performers is required.
Included Items
1 BodyBeat Sync Metronome
1 Vibe Clip
1 Owner’s Manual
1 3.7V Lithium Ion Battery
1 Mini USB Cable
Power
e BodyBeat Sync contains a powerful internal rechargeable Lithium Ion battery. Before initial use, this
battery will need to be installed and charged fully, using either a USB power adapter, or by connecting
the BodyBeat Sync to a computer USB port via the USB cable. e BodyBeat Sync will not run o of USB
power alone. Charging time is approximately 1.5 hours.
Battery Conservation
e BodyBeat Sync will power o aer 10 minutes of inactivity if the metronome is not running. In
addition, the LCD backlight will turn o aer 10 seconds of inactivity. If the battery voltage becomes too
low, the BodyBeat Sync will power o to protect its Lithium Ion battery.
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USB/Power Socket
Connections
Vibe Clip Output
Aux Output
Headphone Output
Vibe Clip Output
Plug the Vibe Clip into this socket and attach the Vibe Clip to your belt to feel the beat. When connected,
the Vibe Clip will shut o the internal speaker.
Aux Output
is output jack can be connected to the trigger input of a suitable audio device.
Headphone Output
e internal speaker will be shut o when headphones are used. (3.5mm headphone connection).
USB/Power Socket
is socket can be used to charge the BodyBeat Sync’s internal battery; power the BodyBeat Sync from a
power supply; or connect to a computer for charging, importing MIDI tempo maps and rmware updates.
USB/Power Socket
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Controls
Preset/Bar/MIDI
Pitch/Voice Select
Sync Control
Sync Mode Select
Volume Control
Previous Preset Store Preset / Shi Next Preset Panel Lock Start/Stop - On/O
Preset/Bar/MIDI Select
Toggles the BodyBeat Sync between displaying the Preset Number or the Bar/Measure counter.
SHIFT FUNCTION - Pressing this button while holding the Shi button will activate MIDI
Tempo Map mode if there have been MIDI tempo maps loaded into memory via USB.
Pitch/Voice Select
Enters “Pitch” mode for tuning to a reference note. e rst press activates the chromatic tuning note while
the second press activates the variable Concert A setting. A third press will return to Metronome mode.
SHIFT FUNCTION - Pressing this button while holding the Shi button will enter “Voice
Select” mode allowing the user to change the sound of the metronome click.
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Tempo Select
Meter Select
Subdivision Select
Accent Pattern Select
Value Wheel / Tap
Tempo Control
Sync Control
Activates the current Sync Mode (see ‘Sync Mode Select’ ) of the BodyBeat Sync.
In “Master Mode”, pressing and holding the Sync Control Button will initiate a new group.
e “O.R.” icon will appear on the LCD signifying “Open Registration” as well as the Wireless Icon.
During this time the group is open for new members to join. Pressing and holding the Sync
Control button aer a new group has been created will toggle in and out of “Open Registration”
mode to control when members may join the group.
In “Sync Mode”, pressing the Sync Control Button once will search for the nearest open group.
If a master unit is found within range and in Open Registration, the “Sync” graphic on the LCD
display will change to “Sync’d” and the Wireless Icon will appear to show signal strength.
SHIFT FUNCTION - In “Master Mode”, pressing this button while holding the Shi button
will display the number of Sync’d units connected to your Master.
Sync Mode Select
Toggles through the three possible metronome modes consisting of “Solo Mode” (independent operation),
“Master Mode” (group leader) and “Sync Mode” (group member). “Master Mode” and “Sync Mode” then
require pressing the SYNC button to activate the selected mode. (see ‘Sync Control’ )
Pressing and holding Sync Mode Select while in Master Mode aer a group is established will
destroy the group and return the BodyBeat Sync to Solo Mode.
Pressing and holding Sync Mode Select while in Sync Mode aer a group has been joined will
disconnect from the group and return the BodyBeat Sync to Solo Mode.
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POWER ON FUNCTION - Holding this button while turning the BodyBeat Sync on using the
function does not work, it means that you’re rmware is even older than this feature and you will
need to update your rmware )
Volume Control
Adjusts the volume of either the on-board speaker or headphones for all audible output.
Tempo Select
Activates the Tempo Mode. Subsequent presses of the Tempo Button will alter the active digit of the tempo
setting. Tempo can be adjusted by whole beats per minute or 1/10th beats per minute. Once selected,
the Value Wheel will increment or decrement the tempo value by the desired amount ranging from
10 to 280 Quarter Notes per minute.
Start/Stop - On/O button will display the current rmware version for 4 seconds. ( If this
Note: Tempo is always set in quarter notes per minute. Be sure to calculate the correct tempo for
meters in which the quarter note does not represent one beat.
Tempo can also be set by “tapping” the beat on the Value Wheel. When entering a tempo by
using the Tap Tempo feature, each tap is assumed as 1 beat of the current Meter setting unless an
Accent Pattern is selected, in which case you may enter the tempo by tapping the accented beats
only. For example - in 7/8 with a 2-2-3 Accent Pattern you can set the tempo by tappping
quarter note, quarter note, dotted quarter note.
POWER ON FUNCTION - Holding this button while turning the BodyBeat Sync on using the
Start/Stop - On/O button will start the unit in “Update Mode” . Do this before attempting to
load new rmware. You will need to restart the unit to return it to normal operation.
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Meter Select
Activates the Meter Mode. Subsequent presses of the Meter Button will toggle between the
Beats Per Measure setting (numerator) and the Beat Value setting (denominator). e active component
will ash with the Meter icon. Once selected, the Value Wheel will increment or decrement the active
component.
e Beats Per Measure parameter can be adjust from 1 to 12. Adjusting the Beats Per Measure
parameter will clear any active Accent Pattern as the list of available Accent Patterns is dependent
on Beats Per Measure.
e Beat Value parameter has a list of possible values consisting of 2,4,8,16. Adjusting the
Beat Value parameter will reset any Subdivision setting as the list of available Subdivisions is
dependent on the Beat Value.
Subdivision Select
Activates the Subdivision Mode. Once selected, the Value Wheel will increment or decrement through
the list of available subdivisions.
Note: e list of available subdivisions is dependent on the Beat Value chosen within the Meter
setting. For a complete list of available subdivisions relative to the Meter setting, see
Appendix A. - Subdivisions
Accent Pattern Select
Activates the Accent Pattern Mode. Once selected, the Value Wheel will increment or decrement
through the list of available Accent Patterns. Accent Patterns help in counting complex Meters by dividing
the total Beats Per Measure into dierent combinations of 2 and 3 counts.
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Note: e list of available Accent Patterns is dependent on the Beats Per Measure Value chosen
within the Meter setting. Since the list of available Accent Patterns consists of every
possible combination of 2 and 3 that will add up to the current Beats Per Measure, there are no
Accent Patterns available for Meters with a Beats Per Measure setting of 1-3. For a complete list of
available Accent Patterns relative to the Meter setting, see Appendix B. - Accent Patterns.
SHIFT FUNCTION - Pressing this button while holding the Shi button will toggle between
“Normal” and “Accents Only” modes. In “Accents Only” mode, the dashes between the numbers
will disappear, signifying that the unaccented beats will not be heard. When there is no accent
pattern selected, toggling to “Accent Only” mode will result in only the downbeat of each bar being
heard.
Value Wheel / Tap Tempo Control.
Turning the wheel will alter the value of whatever parameter has been selected using the right row of
buttons - . Rotating the wheel clockwise increments the value while counter-clockwise decrements
the value. If a parameter has not recently been selected or changed ( within 8 seconds ), the Value Wheel
will aect the tempo setting as default. Pressing in or down on the wheel repeatedly will set the tempo via
Tap Tempo Mode. For more information on Tap Tempo see Tempo Select.
Note: When editing preset parameters, the “E” icon will appear at the top of the LCD to signify
that a preset has been edited but not stored. Your changes will be lost if the preset is not stored.
Previous Preset / Previous Bar / Seek
Steps backwards through the list of 100 available user presets when the Preset is displayed on the LCD.
Steps backwards through the bars or measures of a preset or MIDI tempo map when Bar is displayed on
the LCD. is button is also used to step backwards through voices when in Voice Selection Mode .
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