KORG Dolcetto-T Clip On Tuner or Metronome Owner’s Manual

KORG Dolcetto-T Clip On Tuner or Metronome

Recommended locations

Parts of the Dolcetto/-T

Installing the battary

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.
The Dolcetto/-T will continue to function for a while longer, but tuning will become less accurate. Replace the battery as soon as possible.

1. While lightly pressing on the battery holder on the back of the Dolcetto/-T, in direction 1 of the part marked A, pull it in direction 2 to remove the battery holder.
2. Making sure to observe the correct polarity, insert the battery so that the “+” side of the battery is visible.
3. Return the battery holder to its original position.

Backlight

The backlight will illuminate brightly when sound is input, the metronome is activated or when a button is pressed.
When there has been no user input for approximately three seconds, the backlight will dim slightly in order to prevent the battery from being depleted.

Switching between the tuner and metronome

Press the power/function button to switch between the tuner and metronome.
At the same time, the display will switch to the selected function.

Tuning

Tuning procedure

1. Press the power/function button to turn on the Dolcetto/-T and activate the tuner.
   If the power is left on for approximately 20 minutes without any user input, it will turn off automatically.
   To turn off the Dolcetto/-T, hold down the power/function button.

2. If necessary, change the calibration and transpose settings.

3. 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.

4. 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 Meter indications too high, and an indicator toward the left will light up if when correctly tuned the pitch is too low. If you want to tune to a pure major third or pure minor third above a certain note, adjust the pitch to the pure major or minor third marks on the meter.
   For example if you want to tune to a pure major third above A, make the note name indicator read C#, and tune so that the meter indicates the left
   Alternatively, if you want to tune to a pure minor third above A, make the note name indicator read C, and tune so that the meter indicates the right

   • 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

*Calibration (reference pitch) settings (M)**
Press the CALIB [ ] or [ ] button to change the setting within the range of 410 Hz to 480
Hz in 1 Hz steps. Hold down the button to increase or decrease the setting continuously

*Transpose (M)**
This function is for tuning a transposing instrument. Each time you press the TRANS button, the setting will cycle between F → Bb → Eb → C (no transposition; the TRANSPOSE indicator will not appear) → F…

Using the metronome

1. Press the power/function button to activate the metronome. The metronome starts, and the metronome pendulum will swing left and right according to the tempo.

2. Each time you press the power/function button, the function will cycle between metronome (no sound) → metronome (sound) → tuner → metronome (no sound)… At this time, the metronome setting indicators will cycle between (no sound) → (sound) → no indicator (tuner) → (no sound)…

3. Using the TEMPO [ ] and [ ] buttons, set the tempo (*M).
   Hold down the button to increase or decrease the setting continuously.

4. Press the BEAT button to select the BEAT setting (*M).
   Hold down the button to increase or decrease the setting continuously.
   BEAT : 4 → 5 → (duplet) → (triplet) → 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → …

5. To stop the metronome, press the power/function button to activate the tuner, or hold down the power/function button to turn off the Dolcetto/-T.
   When the Dolcetto/-T is turned on, the tuner is activated

Attaching to the instrument and range of motion

The Dolcetto/-T tunes by picking up the vibrations of the instrument. Therefore, attach the Dolcetto/-T to the recommended part of your instrument in order to tune it (refer to the illustrations on the back of this sheet).

Model name| Instrument name| Attachment location| Illustration
---|---|---|---
Dolcetto| Horn (Single, Double)| First tube| 1
Tuba| Mouth pipe| 2
Euphonium| Bell| 3
Oboe| Bell body| 4
Bassoon| Wing joint area| 5
Eb Clarinet| Upper joint|
Bb Clarinet| Bell| 6
Bass clarinet| Blowing tube|
Saxophone (Soprano, Baritone)| Bell|
Saxophone (Alto, Tener)| Neck| 7
Cello| Teilpiece| 8
Contrabass| Teilpiece|
Guitar| Head| 9
Trumpet / Cornet| Main tube| 10
Dolcetto-T| Trumpet / Cornet| Bell| T1
Trombone| Bell| T2

In addition, the Dolcetto/-T can be freely moved so that the display is easy to read.
The Dolcetto/-T 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 Dolcetto/-T to your instrument. Leaving the Dolcetto/-T attached 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

Tuner

• Scale: 12-note equal temperament
• Range (sine wave): Chromatic A0 (27.50 Hz)–C8 (4186 Hz)
• Precision: +/-1 cent
• Reference pitch: A4 = 410–480 Hz (1 Hz steps)
• Transposition range: C, F, Bb, Eb

Metronome

• Tempo range: q = 30–252

• Tempo accuracy: ±0.1%

• Beat range: 0–5 beats, duplet, triplet

• Dimensions:

  • Dolcetto 77 mm(W) X 69 mm(D) X 34 mm(H)
    3.03 inches (W) X 2.72 inches (D) X 1.34 inches (H)

  • Dolcetto-T 56 mm(W) X 42 mm(D) X 34 mm(H)
    2.20 inches (W) X 1.65 inches (D) X 1.34 inches (H)

• Weight:

  • Dolcetto 39 g/1.38 oz. (including battery)
  • Dolcetto-T 30 g/1.06 oz. (including battery)

Battery life

• Tuner: Approximately 8 hours (A4 input, operating continuously)

• Metronome: Approximately 8 hours
  (120 tempo, 4 beats, sound, operating continuously)

• Included items: CR2032 lithium battery (3 V)

M Settings are remembered even when the power is off. However, settings will be initialized when you replace the battery (default, calibration: 442 Hz, no transposition (C); metronome: tempo = 120, beat = 4).

• Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improvement.

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 bat-tery 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 equip-ment, it could cause a breakdown, fire, or electrical shock. Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment.

THE FCC REGULATION WARNING

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 installa-tion. 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 interfer-ence 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

When this “crossed-out wheeled bin” symbol is displayed on the product, owner’s manual, battery, or battery package, it signifies that when you wish to dispose of this product, manual, package or battery you must do so in an approved manner. Do not discard this product, manual, package or battery along with ordinary household waste. Disposing in the correct manner will prevent harm to human health and potential damage to the environment. Since the correct method of disposal will depend on the applicable laws and regulations in your locality, please contact your local administrative body for details. If the battery contains heavy metals in excess of the regulated amount, a chemical symbol is displayed below the “crossed-out wheeled bin” symbol on the battery or battery package.

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.

CALIFORNIA USA ONLY
This Perchlorate warning applies only to primary CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells sold or distributed ONLY in California USA.
“Perchlorate Material–special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard- ouswaste/perchlorate.”

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Complies with Canadian ICES-003 Class B.

References

• dtsc.ca.gov/hazard-

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