Seiko SAT500 User Manual

CHROMATIC TUNER SAT500

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PARTS OF YOUR TUNER AND THEIR OPERATION

Before use, install the batteries included with the tuner, following the instructions in
“BATTERY CHANGE”.

Note: The batteries included with the tuner are monitor batteries, and the battery life may be shorter than

the specified period.

Power button

With each press, the tuner is turned on and off alternately.

● Auto power-off function

If no button operation is made or no sound is input into the tuner for approximately
20 minutes while the tuner is turned on, it will be turned off automatically to save the
battery energy.

Selector button

Use the button to select the item of tuner setting. With each press, the setting item is
selected in order.

Printed mark Setting item Description

Mode setting

Reference pitch setting

Note setting

Key setting

* For details, see “TUNER SETTING”.

To set the tuning mode.

To set the frequency of the reference
pitch (A4).

To set the note you wish to tune.

To tr anspose the key.

UP button
DOWN button

Use the buttons to change the settings of the item selected by pressing the selector
button
order. For details, see “TUNER SETTING”.

. The two buttons change the setting of the selected item in the opposite

Liquid crystal display

Setting item indication

The pointer “

Tuning meter

It shows the difference in pitch between the note indicated on the display and that
given by the instrument.

Tuning mode indication

The tuning mode currently selected is shown.

Cent/reference pitch indication

The difference in pitch between the note indicated on the display and the one given
by the instrument is shown numerically. While the pitch setting is made, the
current reference pitch is shown.

Note indication

AUTO mode: The tuner automatically identifies and indicates the note given by

MANUAL and SOUND modes: The note you have set is indicated.

Key indication

The current key setting is shown.

” indicates the item currently selected.

the instrument.

Tuning guide

As a guide in tuning, it visually shows the difference in pitch between the note indicated
on the display and the one given by the instrument by means of the LED lights.

• When the pitch of the input note is lower than that of the indicated note, the “
lights up.

• When the pitch of the input note is higher than that of the indicated note, the “
LED lights up.

• When the instrument is in tune, the LED at the center lights up in green.

” LED

”

Input jack

When tuning an electric/electronic instument, connect the output cord of the instrument
to the input jack
microphone

. While the cord is connected to the input jack , the built-in

will not work.

Output jack

● Bypass function

The tuner outputs the signal input from the instrument connected with the input jack

to an amplifier and other devices through the output jack .

● Precautions on using the bypass function

1. Before connecting an amplifier to the output jack , be sure to set its volume control
to the lowest level, and turn it off, to prevent any malfunction of the tuner and the
amplifier. After checking that both the tuner and amplifier are turned off, properly
connect the amplifier to the output jack

2. Turn on the tuner first, and then turn on the amplifier.

3. Even if the volume control is set at the lowest level, noise may be heard when they
are turned on. This is not a malfunction.

Built-in microphone

Use it to tune acoustic instruments.

of the tuner.

● Precautions on using the microphone:

When tuning, bring the instrument as close as possible to the microphone. Make sure
that no cord is connected to the input jack

Built-in speaker

In SOUND mode, it gives out the reference note you have selected.

.

Slit stand

Insert a card or coin into the slit on the rear of the tuner to prop it up.

Caution:

Do not forcibly insert a card or
coin that will not fit into the slit,
as this may cause damage to the
tuner or injuries. Also, note that
the card or coin used to prop up
the tuner may get scratched or
damaged accidentally.

Strap hole

Use the hole to attach a strap to the tuner.

Caution:

Do not apply undue force to the tuner by swinging it with the strap or pulling the strap
forcibly, as this may cause damage to the tuner or injuries.

TUNER SETTING

Press the selector , UP and DOWN buttons to set the tuner as desired.

● Selection of the setting item:

With each press of the selector button , the setting item is selected in the following
order:

● Setting of items:

Press UP or DOWN button to set the selected setting item.
The two buttons change the setting of the selected item in the opposite order. In setting
the reference pitch, UP
value, respectively. In setting the reference pitch, note, and key, the settings change
continuously by keeping the respective buttons pressed.

● Flashing of the indication and registration of the setting:

The flashing indication shows that the setting procedure is still in process. By pressing
the selector button
the tuner is left untouched with the indication flashing, the flashing stops, and the setting
is automatically registered in a certain period of time.

■ Mode setting

Select the tuning mode.

AUTO mode : By inputting a note of the instrument, the tuner automatically

MANUAL mode : Set the note you wish to tune, and then input a note. The tuner

SOUND mode : The tuner gives out the note you have set. Tune the instrument on

■ Reference pitch setting

Set the reference pitch (frequency of A4).

Settable range : 415 Hz and 435 ~ 446 Hz at 1 Hz steps

■ Note setting (for MANUAL and SOUND modes)

Set the note you wish to tune.
In AUTO mode, the tuner automatically identifies the name of the input note, and the note
you have set will be disregarded.

● Settable range

AUTO mode : Not applicable.
MANUAL mode : C ~ B (at one-semitone steps, when the key is set at “C”)
SOUND mode : C4 ~ B4 (at one-semitone steps, when the key is set at “C”)

■ Key setting +

Set the key for the transposition tuning.

Selectable keys : E

and DOWN buttons increases and decreases the pitch

to select another setting item, the current setting is registered. If

MODE

identifies and indicates the note having the pitch closest to it. It also
indicates that the pitch of the input note is lower or higher than that
of the indicated note.

indicates that the pitch of the input note is lower or higher than that
of the note you have set.

+

the basis of the reference note the tuner produces.

PITCH

+

NOTE

+

, F, B , C