Seiko DM70 User Manual

DIGITAL METRONOME DM70

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

NAME AND OPERATION OF PARTS

● Volume setting (for both metronome sound and reference note)

1. Press the power button

2. Press the selector button

to turn on the metronome.

to show the volume setting mode.

“VOLUME” will be shown on the display.

3. Press UP

or DOWN button to set the volume to the desired

level.

With each press, the volume level changes one by one in the following order.

High ⇔ No sound ⇔ Low ⇔ Mid

Power button

Press it to turn on and off the metronome.

Tempo LED display

It visually represents the tempo of the metronome with the flashing of the LED. (The LED will not light up in the reference note mode.)

Selector button

Press it to select the setting item from tempo, beat/rhythm, volume and reference note.

Liquid crystal display

It indicates the settings you have made.

/ UP/DOWN button

Press it to change the setting of the item selected by pressing the selector button

Prop-up stand

Set it up to prop up the metronome.

Speaker

It gives out the tempo sound of the metronome and the reference note.

Earphone jack (monophonic type)

Insert the ø2.5 mm earphone plug into it to use the earphone. No sound is given out while the earphone jack is in use.

Battery hatch

Open it when replacing the battery.

HOW TO USE

● The battery included with the metronome is a monitor battery, and its

life may be shorter than the specified period.

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● Reference note setting

1. Press the power button

2. Press the selector button mode. “

3. Press UP

” will be shown on the display.

or DOWN button to set the desired note. (The

to turn on the metronome.

to show the reference note setting

reference pitch is A4 = 440 Hz.)

With each press, the note changes one by one in the following order.

C ⇔ C# ⇔ D ⇔ D# ⇔ E ⇔ F ⇔ F# ⇔ G ⇔ G# ⇔ A ⇔ A# ⇔ B

(d) (d#) (b)

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MEMORY BACKUP FUNCTION

Even after the metronome is turned off, the settings you have made are stored in memory and will not be erased. If the battery is replaced with a new one, the metronome will return to the following initial settings.

1. Tempo [120]

2. Beat/rhythm [0]

3. Reference note [A]

4. Volume [High]

BATTERY CHANGE

● When the battery nears its end, the tempo LED display and the liquid

crystal display become dim, and the sound becomes weak. In that case, replace the battery with a new one immediately. Otherwise, the metronome may work improperly.

● How to replace the battery

1. Be sure to press the power button

to turn off the metronome.

2. Loosen and remove the screw fixing the battery hatch open it.

3. Slide the battery to remove it.

4. Set the new battery, checking that the (+) and (–) terminals are properly set.

5. Close the battery hatch tighten the screw to fix it.

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● Tempo setting

1. Press the power button

2. Press the selector button

to turn on the metronome.

to show the tempo setting mode.

“TEMPO” will be shown on the display.

3. Press UP

or DOWN button to set the desired tempo.

With each press, the tempo is increased or decreased by one, respectively. The digits move quickly by 10 tempos if the button is kept pressed.

30 ⇔ 31 ⇔ • • • • • ⇔ 119 ⇔ 120 ⇔ 121 ⇔ • • • • • ⇔ 249 ⇔ 250

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● Beat/rhythm setting

1. Press the power button

2. Press the selector button

to turn on the metronome.

to show the beat/rhythm setting

mode. “BEAT/RHYTHM” will be shown on the display.

3. Press UP

or DOWN button to set the desired beat/rhythm.

With each press, the beat/rhythm changes one by one in the following order.

0 ⇔ 1 ⇔ 2 ⇔ 3 ⇔ 4 ⇔ 5 ⇔ 6 ⇔ 7 ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ ⇔

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6. Press the power button repeatedly to turn on and off the metronome, and check if it operates properly.

* Be sure to set the (+) an (–) terminals of the battery properly. Otherwise, a malfunction

will result.

* When the battery is replaced with a new one, tempo, beat/rhythm, reference note

and volume settings you have made are all erased. Set them as desired before using the metronome.

* When disposing of the old battery, observe the regulations of the authorities

concerned.

* Keep the old battery and the battery hatch beyond the reach of children. If a child

swallows either of them, consult the doctor immediately.

SPECIFICATIONS

1. Display : Liquid crystal display

2. Speaker : Piezoelectric speaker

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3. Tempo range : 30 ~ 250 times/min.

4. Beat/rhythm range : 0 ~ 7, , , , , ,

5. Reference note : C4 ~ B4 (at one-semitone steps)

6. Volume : 4-level volume control (no sound, low, mid and high)

7. Accuracy : Metronome: ±0.2%

8. Power supply : Lithium battery CR2025, 1 piece

9. Earphone jack : ø2.5 mm monophonic type

10. Battery life : Approx. 200 hours ( if the metronome is continuously

11. Overall dimensions : 54 (W) x 86 (H) x 10 (D) mm

12. Weight : Approx. 45 g (including battery)

* The design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice for product

improvement.

Reference note: ±1 cent

used with the tempo set at “120”, beat/rhythm at “0”, and volume at “High”)