KORG CA-50 Chromatic Tuner User Guide
- June 17, 2024
- KORG
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KORG CA-50 Chromatic Tuner
Product Information
The CA-50 is a compact and portable tuner designed for musicians. It features an easy-to-read display and accurate tuning capabilities. The tuner can be powered by two AAA batteries, providing approximately 135 hours of battery life. It also has an auto power-off function that activates after approximately 20 minutes of inactivity. The dimensions of the CA-50 are 100mm(W) x 67mm(D) x 17mm(H), and it weighs 81g (including the batteries). The package includes a Quick Start Guide and two AAA batteries.
Specifications
- Power supply: two AAA batteries 3V
- Battery life: Approximately 135 hours (using zinc-carbon batteries)
- Auto power-off: Approximately 20 minutes
- Dimensions: 100mm(W) x 67mm(D) x 17mm(H) / 3.94 x 2.64 x 0.67
- Weight: 81g / 2.86 oz (including the batteries)
- Included items: Quick Start Guide, two AAA batteries
Product Usage Instructions
Installing the Batteries
To install the batteries, follow these steps:
- Slide the battery cover off of the CA-50.
- Insert the batteries, making sure the polarity is correct.
- Slide the battery cover closed.
Connections
To make the necessary connections, refer to Fig.2:
- If you’re using the internal mic (a), don’t connect anything.
- If you’re using the INPUT jack (b), connect your instrument with a mono cable, or connect the separately sold contact mic.
- Connect an amp to the OUTPUT jack (c) using a mono cable.
- Never disconnect the plug from the INPUT jack while the OUTPUT jack is connected.
Tuning
To tune your instrument using the CA-50, follow these steps:
- Press the power button (d) to turn on the CA-50.
- Play a single note on your instrument.
- Tune your instrument so that the desired note name appears on the display (e), and the meter indication (f) is at the center. The meter indication moves to the left if the pitch is flat, and to the right if the pitch is sharp.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: Where can I find the owner’s manual for the CA-50?
A: The owner’s manual for the CA-50 can be downloaded from the Korg website at https://www.korg.com/CA50_manual_pdf/. -
Q: How long do the batteries last in the CA-50?
A: The CA-50 can provide approximately 135 hours of battery life when using zinc-carbon batteries. -
Q: What should I do if the tuner does not display the correct note name?
A: Make sure that you are playing a single note on your instrument and that the pitch is in tune. If the tuner still does not display the correct note name, check the battery level and replace the batteries if necessary.
Owner’s Manual:
https://www.korg.com/CA50_manual_pdf/.
Installing the batteries
- Slide the battery cover off of the CA-50.
- Insert the batteries, making sure the polarity is correct.
- Slide the battery cover closed.
Connections
If you’re using the internal mic (a), don’t connect anything. If you’re using the INPUT jack (b), connect your instrument with a mono cable, or connect the separately sold contact mic. Connect an amp to the OUTPUT jack (c) using a mono cable. Never disconnect the plug from the INPUT jack while the OUTPUT jack is connected.
Tuning
- Press the power button (d) to turn on the CA-50.
- Play a single note on your instrument.
- Tune your instrument so that the desired note name appears on the display (e), and the meter indication (f) is at “ ” at the center. The meter indication moves to the left if the pitch is flat, and to the right if the pitch is sharp.
Specifications
- Power supply : two AAA batteries 3V.
- Battery life: Approximately 135 hours (using zinc-carbon batteries).
- Auto power-off : Approximately 20 minutes.
- Dimensions: 100mm(W) x 67mm(D) x 17mm(H) / 3.94” x 2.64” x 0.67”.
- Weight: 81g / 2.86 oz (including the batteries).
- Included items : Quick Start Guide, two AAA batteries.
Specification and appearance are subject to change without notice for
improvement.
Please download and read the Owner’s Manual for this tuner from the Korg
website, in order to make the best use of this tuner and to ensure long use.
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 off the power when the unit is not in use. Remove the battery 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, 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
FCC REGULATION
NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, under 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 by 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 the receiver.
- Connect the equipment to 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 modifications 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.
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.