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Tascam MP-GT1 User Manual

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MP-GT1
Portable Memory Guitar Trainer
OWNER'S MANUAL
D00980301A

Contents

1 – Introduction ...................................................... 3
Beware of condensation ............................................... 3
Recharging the battery ................................................. 4
Recharging with a computer ......................................... 4
Recharging with a PS-P520 AC adapter ............................ 4
Turning the power on and off ........................................ 4
To turn the MP-GT1 power on ........................................ 4
To turn the MP-GT1 power off ....................................... 4
2 – Part names and functions ..........................5
3 – Connections & MP3 Transfer ................... 10
Connecting headphones or speakers ............................ 10
Connecting a guitar ................................................... 10
Connecting to a computer ...........................................11
Disconnecting from a computer ....................................11
Copying tracks from a computer ...................................11
Preparing MP3 files on a computer ...............................11
6 – Practice Functions ......................................... 18
Changing the tempo (TEMPO) ..................................... 18
Change tempo without changing pitch (VSA) ................. 18
Change key without changing tempo (KEY) ................... 18
Turning the metronome ON and OFF ............................. 19
7 – Using Effects ................................................... 20
8 – Using the Tuner ............................................. 21
Chromatic tuner mode (AUTO) ..................................... 21
Guitar tuner mode (GUITAR) ....................................... 21
Oscillator mode (OSC.) .............................................. 21
9 – Setup Menu Options................................... 22
Cue and review speed ............................................... 22
Automatic power off .................................................. 22
Automatically turning off the backlight ......................... 22
Display contrast ........................................................ 22
Backlight brightness .................................................. 22
Initializing the unit ..................................................... 22
Formatting the unit quickly ......................................... 23
Formatting the unit completely .................................... 23
10 - Using the Information Pages.................24
4 – Menus & Settings ........................................ 12
Menu overview ......................................................... 12
Using the Menus ....................................................... 12
5 – Playing and Selecting Tracks ................... 14
Playing a track ......................................................... 14
Pausing a track ........................................................ 14
Selecting a track ..................................................... 14
Searching a track ..................................................... 14
Adjusting the volume ................................................ 14
Selecting a track to play ............................................ 14
Adding tracks to the playlist ........................................ 16
Editing the playlist ..................................................... 16
ALL CLR: Remove all tracks from the playlist .................... 16
DELETE: Remove one track from the playlist .................... 16
MOVE: Change the order of tracks .................................17
Repeat and single-track playback (PLAY MODE) ........17
File information page (FILE) ......................................... 24
Memory information page (MEMORY) ............................ 24
System information page (SYSTEM) ............................... 24
11 –　Effect Lists ..................................................... 25
Effect preset list ........................................................ 25
Effect module parameters ......................................... 26
12 – Messages ....................................................... 27
13 – Recycling the Battery ............................... 28
How to remove the rechargeable battery....................... 28
14 – Specifications ............................................... 29
Rated audio input and output ...................................... 29
Audio performance .................................................. 29
Other specifications .................................................. 29
Minimum computer requirements ................................. 29
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1 – Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM MP-GT1 Portable Memory Guitar Trainer. Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully before using the unit in order to maximize your use of all its features. We hope that you will enjoy using this trainer for many years to come.
The MP-GT1 is a flash memory (1 GB) music player that has been optimized for practicing guitar. If you run into a phrase on a recording that is too difficult for you to learn by ear at ordinary speed, you can play

Supplied accessories

In addition to this manual, the following accessories are supplied.
Quick Start Guide .......................................................1
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Mini-B USB cable ......................................................1
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An insertion sheet .......................................................1
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Warranty card .............................................................1
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and loop the music at a slower speed to study the part. Furthermore, the dedicated guitar input allows you to use the unit’s built-in effects as you play along with the music. Using a computer, you can also transfer music as MP3s easily from audio CDs and other sources to the MP-GT1.
Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any of these accessories are missing or have been damaged during transportation.
We recommend that you keep the original box and packing materials for transportation of this unit.

Manual conventions

In this manual, we use the following conventions:
Controls and keys on the MP-GT1 are written like
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this: MENU. Messages shown on the display are written like this:
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Are you sure? .

Precautions for placement and use

The MP-GT1 may be used in most areas, but to maintain top performance, and prolong operating life, observe the following notes, precautions and environmental condi­tions:
Avoid exposing it to extremes of temperature and
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humidity and avoid mechanical shocks and vibration. Keep the unit away from strong magnetic fields (TV
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sets, computer monitors, large electric motors, etc.). The nominal temperature should be between 0°C and
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40°C (32°F and 104°F). Relative humidity should be 30 to 80 percent.
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If a fixed onscreen indicator (i.e. one which cannot
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change) is shown, it is written like this: VSA. We use the term “key” to describe the push-button
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controls on the MP-GT1.
As the unit may become hot during operation, always
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leave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation. Do not install this unit in a confined space such as a bookcase, and do not put anything on top of the unit. Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generat-
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ing electrical device such as a power amplifier. Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position
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for correct operation. The voltage supplied to the unit should match the
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voltage as printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician.

Beware of condensation

If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used after a sudden temperature change, there is a danger of condensation; vapor in the air could condense on the internal mechanism, making correct operation impossible. To prevent this, or if this occurs, let the player sit for one or two hours at the new room temperature before using.
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Battery indicator
1 – Introduction

About the power supply

The MP-GT1 uses a built-in lithium ion battery that can be recharged by connecting the unit to a computer with the included USB cable. You can also use an AC adapter (sold separately) to power the unit and recharge the battery.
When new, the battery charge lasts about 8 hours.

Recharging the battery

When you purchase the MP-GT1, the battery is not fully charged. Please charge it before use or use it with an AC adapter (sold separately).
Recharging with a computer
To charge the battery using a computer, connect the unit to the computer using the included USB cable and turn the computer on if it is off and not transmitting power to the unit.
Connect the MP-GT1 directly to the computer. Recharging cannot be guaranteed if a USB hub is used between the computer and the MP-GT1.
Recharging takes about 6 hours (when the MP-GT1 power is OFF).
If the MP-GT1’s power is turned ON when it is being recharged from a computer, it is automatically treated by the computer as a connected USB drive. (See “Connecting to a computer” on page 11.)
Recharging with a PS-P520 AC adapter (sold separately)
Connect the AC adapter to the MP-GT1’s DC IN 5V jack and plug the adapter into a working power outlet.
Recharging takes about 3 hours.
You can use the MP-GT1 when it is connected to an AC adapter and recharging.
The indicator at the right side of the display shows the battery’s charging status. It lights orange while charging and goes out when charging is complete.
Furthermore, the recharging time is the same whether the MP-GT1 power is ON or OFF.

Turning the power on and off

To turn the MP-GT1 power on
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow and hold it until “TASCAM” appears on the screen.
Release the switch.
The MP-GT1 starts and the home screen appears.
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To turn the MP-GT1 power off
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow and hold it until “Trainer series” appears on the screen.
Release the switch. The MP-GT1 then shuts down.

Top Panel

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2 – Part names and functions

1Display (LCD)
The display shows the Home screen and the menus related to using the metronome and making operation and effect settings. (See “Home screen” on page 8.)
2Wheel
Use to select items and change values when using menus and the effect section.
3ENTER key
Press this key to confirm a selection when using menus and the effect section and to advance to the next screen.
4LOOP key
Press this key to start loop playback mode and automatically repeat playback of a section of a song that you select. The indicator appears on the display. (See “Repeat playback of a selected loop” on page 19.)
Press this key again to exit loop playback mode.
5MENU key
When the home screen is open, press this key to open the MENU screen.
During use of menus or the effect settings screen, press this key to return to the previous screen. Repeated presses eventually returns to the home screen.
6FX key
Press this key to open the EFFECT screen. When the
EFFECT screen is open, press this key to return to the
home screen.
7I/O key
Use this key to set the IN and OUT points to set a section for loop playback.
When both IN and OUT points are set, pressing this key again will clear these points. (See “Repeat playback of a selected loop” on page 19.)
8¥?π key
Press this key to start playback or to pause playback at the current position.
When the METRONOME screen is open, press this to
start and stop the metronome.
9≤ key
Press this key to skip to the next track.
Press and hold to search forward.
0µ key
Press this key to return to the beginning of a track that is playing or paused.
When at the beginning of a track, press to skip to the previous track.
Press and hold to search backward.
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Front Panel

q /LINE OUT jack
Connect headphones to this jack to hear the playing tracks and the sound of a connected guitar.
This jack can also be used as a line output jack.

Right Side Panel

wINPUT volume
Use to adjust the input level of the GUITAR IN jack.
eGUITAR IN jack
Connect a guitar with a standard guitar cable here.
rDC IN 5V jack
Connect an AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P520, sold separately).
tPOWER switch
Slide and hold this switch in the direction of the arrow (to the left) to turn the power ON and OFF.
Slide it to the right to engage the HOLD function. When set to HOLD, all keys are disabled.
yUSB port
Connect the included USB cable to this port and your computer.
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Trouble-free use of a USB hub cannot be guaranteed. If you experience trouble using a USB hub, connect the unit directly with the computer.

Left Side Panel

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uMIX BALANCE (GUITAR, PLAYBACK) keys
Use these keys to adjust the balance between the volume of the guitar connected to the GUITAR IN
jack and the playing track. During adjustment, the balance status is shown at the bottom of the display.
Press the GUITAR key to increase the relative level of the guitar, and the PLAYBACK key to increase the relative level of the playing track.
During metronome playback, these keys adjust the guitar and metronome balance with the PLAYBACK
key increasing the metronome volume relatively.

Back Panel

iOUTPUT VOLUME (+, -) keys
Use to adjust the overall signal level sent from the
/LINE OUT jack.
During adjustment, the output volume is shown at the bottom of the display.
Reset hole
If the MP-GT1 starts to operate incorrectly, insert the end of a paper clip or similar object into this hole to press the System Reset Button inside. Pressing this button turns the power OFF.
Do not press the System Reset Button if the unit is operating normally.
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Home screen

During normal operation the Home screen appears on the display. The following explanation is for the Home screen.
When using menus or the built-in effects dedicated screens are opened. See other sections for explanation of menu and effect screens.
1Power
The battery indicator appears when the built-in lithium ion battery is used. Three bars show a full battery. This indicator blinks when the battery needs to be recharged.
2Player operation indicators
These indicators show what the player is doing.
¥ Track is playing
π Track is paused
ª Track stopped at beginning
˚ Fast forwarding
∆ Fast rewinding
≤ Skipping to next track
µ Skipping to previous track
3Elapsed time (00m00s)
The elapsed time (minutes: seconds) appears during track playback.
4Playback position bar
This bar shows the current playback position. The dark bar extends from the left as playback proceeds.
5Remaining time
The remaining time (minutes: seconds) appears during track playback.
6Loop IN point and OUT point markers
Shows the loop playback IN and OUT points.
When the IN point is set, “I” appears below the playback position bar at the position relative to the
time of the IN point.
When the OUT point is set, “O” appears below the playback position bar at the position relative to the
time of the OUT point.
7Loop/repeat setting status indicators
The following indicators appear according to the playback settings.
Current track plays and then playback stops
Current track plays repeatedly
All tracks in the play area play repeatedly
Playback loops between IN and OUT points
8Track information
Tag information or file name appears during playback.
If there is ID3 tag information, the Title information will be shown, but if not, the file name will be shown.
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9Play area
The currently selected play area appears.
ALL All files in the MUSIC folder
FOLDER Files in a subfolder of the MUSIC folder
P.LIST Files added to the playlist
Playback track number/total number of tracks
The current track number and the total number of tracks in the selected play area appears.
0Track number
Shows the current track number/number of tracks in the selected play area.
qINPUT level meter
Level of the guitar signal entering the GUITAR IN jack appears.
wStatus of playback control functions
The status of each playback control function (VSA, tempo, key, guitar cancel) is shown.
When a function is ON, its indicator appears with light colored letters on a dark background.
eEffect setting status
Shows whether the effects are ON or OFF. When the effect function is ON, its indicator appears with light colored letters on a dark background.
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Headphones
Powered speakers or amplifier and speakers
Guitar

3 – Connections & MP3 Transfer

Making connections

Connecting headphones or speakers

You can connect headphones or a monitoring system (powered speakers, amplifier/speaker system, etc.) to the MP-GT1 /LINE OUT jack.

Connecting a guitar

Using the MP-GT1’s guitar input jack and built-in guitar effects, you can create a variety of electric guitar tones with just the MP-GT1. You can also play guitar along with an MP3 track on the unit. (See the “Practice Functions” chapter on page 18 and the “Using Effects” chapter on page 20.)
The INPUT level meter appears at the bottom of the home screen. Use this to confirm input and adjust the level of the guitar signal. If the input level is too high, the dot at the far right end of the bar will stay lit briefly. If the input level is low, then the meter bar will extend only a short distance from the left when you play the guitar.
Watch this meter as you adjust the INPUT volume input level to set the input level so that it is neither too high or too low.
The guitar sound is output through the /LINE OUT jack.
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