KORG PitchCrow-G Clip-On Tuner Owner’s Manual
- June 9, 2024
- KORG
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Pitch Crow-G Clip-On Tuner
Owner’s Manual
Pitch Crow-G Clip-On Tuner
Thank you for purchasing the Korg Pitch Crow-G Clip-on Tuner.
CALIFORNIA USA ONLY
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Material–special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B.
Precautions
Location
Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction.
- In direct sunlight.
- Locations of extreme temperature or humidity.
- Excessively dusty or dirty locations.
- Locations of excessive vibration.
- Close to magnetic fields.
Power supply
Be sure to turn the power switch to OFF when the unit is not in use. Remove
the battery in order to prevent it from leaking when the unit is not in use
for extended periods.
Interference with other electrical devices
Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference.
Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions.
Handling
To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.
Care
If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use
liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or cleaning compounds or flammable
polishes.
Keep this manual
After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference.
Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment
Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment. If liquid gets
into the equipment, it could cause a breakdown, fire, or electrical shock. Be
careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment.
THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA)
NOTE: This 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. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This 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 off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
If items such as cables are included with this equipment, you must use those
included items. Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Notice regarding disposal (EU only)
| If this symbol is shown on the product, manual, battery, or package, you
must dispose of it in the correct manner to avoid harm to human health or
damage to the environment. Contact your local administrative body for details
on the correct disposal method. If the battery contains heavy metals in excess
of the regulated amount, a chemical symbol is displayed below the symbol on
the battery or battery package.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS
This product has been manufactured according to strict specifications and
voltage requirements that are applicable in the country in which it is
intended that this product should be used. If you have purchased this product
via the internet, through mail order, and/or via a telephone sale, you must
verify that this product is intended to be used in the country in which you
reside.
WARNING: Use of this product in any country other than that for which it
is intended could be dangerous and could invalidate the manufacturer’s or
distributor’s warranty.
Please also retain your receipt as proof of purchase otherwise your product
may be disqualified from the manufacturer’s or distributor’s warranty.
Parts of the Pitch Crow-G
Installing the battery
Make sure to turn the power off before you install or replace the battery.
When the battery begins to run low, the battery indicator ( ) will light up.
When the battery indicator lights up,the Pitch Crow-G will become less
accurate. Replace the battery as soon as possible to ensure accurate tuning.
- Unlock part “A” of the battery holder, and then slightly pull out the holder.
- Tilt the battery holder, and then pull it up to remove it.
- Insert the battery into the battery holder, making sure to observe the correct polarity.
- Return the battery holder to its original position.
Back light
The backlight will illuminate brightly when sound is detected or when a button
is pressed. When there has been no sound detected for approximately three
seconds, the backlight will dim slightly in order to prevent the battery from
being depleted.
Tuning
-
Press the power button. The power will turn on/off each time you press this button.
If the power is left on for approximately 3 minutes without any user input, it will turn off automatically. -
If necessary, change the tuner mode, calibration (reference pitch), fine tuning and flat/capo settings.
The procedure with the tuner mode set to chromatic (factory default; no mode indicator) is described below. -
Play a single note on your instrument.
The display will show the name of the note that’s closest to the pitch detected. Tune your instrument to the correct pitch so that the desired note name appears.
Meter
indicator when correctly tuned -
Once again play a single note on your instrument, and adjust the tuning so that the center segment of the meter (indicated by ) is lit up.
An indicator toward the right will light up if the pitch is too high, and an indicator toward the left will light up if the pitch is too low.
Even if the pitch is within the range of detection, it may not be possible to detect the pitch of an instrumental sound that contains large numbers of overtones or a sound that has a rapid decay.
The meter may respond to vibrations it picks up from the environment; however, this will not affect tuning of the instrument.
*Setting the tuner mode (M)
Each time you press the M button, the tuner mode changes, with the current
mode shown by the mode indicator.
Chromatic (no indicator) → Guitar ( GUITAR ) → Bass ( BASS )→
Chromatic…
5th guitar string
Additionally, when in the guitar and bass modes, the string number closest to
the detected pitch appears to the left of the note name indicator.
4th bass string
Note name indicators for guitar mode: 7B, 6E, 5A, 4D, 3G, 2B, 1E
In guitar mode, the 1st string over tightening warning indicator ( ) will
light to help prevent the 1st string from breaking as a result of over
tightening.
Note name indicators for bass mode:** LB, 4E, 3A, 2D, 1G, HC
(LB stands for low B, and HC stands for high C.)
*Calibration (reference pitch) settings (M)*
Each time you press the CAL button, the calibration value (reference pitch)
increases in 1 Hz steps. Hold down the button for at least one second to reset
the calibration to 440 Hz.
Setting fine tuning (M) With the Pitch Crow-G in chromatic mode, press the
FCN button. The FINE indicator ( 
) will light up. The meter will change to a strobe
indicator, allowing the instrument to be tuned more accurately. When the pitch
is high, the strobe indicators in the meter will light up, running from left
to right. When the pitch is low, the indicators in the meter will light up,
running from right to left. Tune the instrument until the indicators stop
running. To cancel fine tuning, press the FCN butt on. The FINE indicator will
turn off.
*Specifying flat/capo settings (M)
Each time you hold down the FCN button, the setting changes between flat and
capo, with the current setting shown by the FLAT/CAPO indicator.
Flat ( FLAT ) → Capo ( CAPO ) → Flat ( FLAT )…
To change the flat setting, press the FCN button while the FLAT indicator is
lit up.
2 semitones lower
To change the capo sett ing, press the FCN butt on while the CAPO indicator is
lit.
3 semitones higher**
When the flat or capo setting is set to 0, the FLAT/CAPO indicator turns off
after a few seconds, and the default setting (no flat or capo tuning) is
applied.
Both flat and capo tuning can be set in guitar mode, but only flat tuning can
be set in bass mode, and neither fl at nor capo tuning can be set in chromatic
mode.
Attaching to the instrument and range of motion
The Pitch Crow-G tunes by picking up the vibrations of the instrument. For the
most accurate tuning, be sure to attach the Pitch Crow-G to the head stock of
your instrument.
In addition, the joints marked A in the diagram below can be freely moved so
that the display is easy to read.
The Pitch Crow-G may be damaged if you apply excessive force within its range
of motion, or attempt to move it beyond its intended range of motion.
Please carefully attach the Pitch Crow- G to your instrument. Leaving the
Pitch Crow- Gatt ached for a long time may damage or mark the instrument’s
surface.
Depending on various factors such as age related change or the surface finish,
there is a possibility that your instrument may be damaged by attaching this
product.
Specifications
Scale: 12-note equal temperament
Range (sine wave):
Chromatic: A0 (27.50 Hz)–C8 (4186 Hz)
Guitar: B1 flat5 (46.25 Hz)–E4 capo7 (493.88 Hz)
Bass: B0 flat5 (23.12 Hz)–C3 (130.81 Hz)
Precision: +/0.1 cent (fine tuning)
Reference pitch: 436–445 Hz (1 Hz steps)
Flat tuning: 1–5 semitones (in semitone steps)
Capo tuning: 1–7 semitones (in semitone steps)
Dimensions: 63 mm(W) X 56 mm(D) X 25 mm(H) / 2.48’’ (W) X 2.20’’ (D) X
0.98 ’’ (H)
Weight: 21 g/0.74 oz. (including battery)
Battery life: approximately 24 hours (tuner continuously operating, A4
input)
Included items: CR2032 lithium battery (3V)
*M Settings are remembered even when the power is off. However settings will be initialized when you replace the battery (default Tuner mode: Chromatic, calibration: 440 Hz, Fine tuning: Normal FLAT/CAPO: normal)
• Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice
improvement.
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