tc electronic Polytune Clip User Manual
- June 7, 2024
- tc electronic
Table of Contents
Quick Start Guide
POLYTUNE CLIP
Clip-On Tuner with Polyphonic, Strobe and Chromatic Modes and 108 LED Matrix Display for Ultimate Tuning Performance.
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POWER button turns PolyTune Clip on and off. PolyTune Clip turns off automatically after 5 minutes.
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TUNING MODE button cycles through Tuning Modes with each button press. If the button is not pressed for 3 seconds, the display will blink 3 times, and the selected Tuning Mode will be used.
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DISPLAY MODE button toggles between Needle and Strobe tuning modes. Press-and-hold for 5 seconds to toggle between Guitar (G) and Bass (B) modes.
(NOTE: Polyphonic tuning is available in Guitar Mode only.) -
ADAPTIVE DISPLAY ORIENTATION INDICATORS show the current display direction. The display will automatically flip to stay oriented for viewing at all times.
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MAIN DISPLAY shows the pitch of all strings in Polyphonic Tuning Mode and the individual pitch of the currently-tuned string in Chromatic/Strobe Tuning Mode.
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SECONDARY DISPLAY shows the detected note name for the currently-tuned string in Chromatic Tuning Mode.
Tuning Modes
| Display | Mode |
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| — E — | Standard Tuning |
| Eb | All strings tuned down 1 semitone |
| D | All strings tuned down 2 semitones |
| Db | All strings tuned down 3 semitones |
| C | All strings tuned down 4 semitones |
| B | All strings tuned down 5 semitones |
| F 1 | Capo at 1st fret |
| Gb 2 | Capo at 2nd fret |
| G 3 | Capo at 3rd fret |
| Ab 4 | Capo at 4th fret |
| A 5 | Capo at 5th fret |
| Bb 6 | Capo at 6th fret |
| B 7 | Capo at 7th fret |
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Chromatic Mode
In Chromatic Mode, a single string’s pitch is indicated by a column of five
LEDs in the MAIN DISPLAY, and the target pitch’s name appears in the SECONDARY
DISPLAY.
Tune the string until the column of LEDs are centered and “on target” (left =
flat; right = sharp).
Strobe Mode
In Strobe Mode, a single string’s pitch has two indicators:
• Red LEDS to the left (flat) or right (sharp) of the center LED column
• “Rotating” segments in the display
Tune the string until the rotating segments slow down and stop, and only the center column of LEDs lights up.
Polyphonic Tuning
In Polyphonic Tuning Mode, strum your guitar, and PolyTune Clip will analyze and display the tuning for all strings. In-tune strings will be represented by two green LEDs. Out- of-tune strings will be indicated by two red LEDs below (flat) or above (sharp) the center row.
Changing Reference Pitch
The default reference pitch (A = 440 Hz) can be changed by following these steps:
- Press the DISPLAY MODE button and TUNING MODE button simultaneously. The display will show the current reference pitch (e.g., “440” for 440 Hz).
- To increase the reference pitch in 1 Hz steps, press the TUNING MODE button.
- To decrease the reference pitch in 1 Hz steps, press the DISPLAY MODE button.
- To store the currently-displayed reference pitch, refrain from pressing either button for 2 seconds. The set reference pitch will blink 3 times.
Specifications
| Type | Chromatic strobe tuner, clip-on |
|---|---|
| Tuning range | A0 (27.5 Hz) to C8 (4186 Hz) |
| Tuning accuracy | Chromatic tuning mode: ±0.5 cent |
Strobe tuning mode: ±0.02 cent
Reference pitch| A4 = 435 to 445 Hz,
adjustable in 1 Hz steps
Battery| CR2032 Li-Mn battery (included)
Dimensions| 28 x 25 x 60 mm (1.1 x .98 x 2.36″)
Weight| 32 g (1.13 oz), including battery
WARNING
- Do not ingest battery, Chemical Burn Hazard
- This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.
- Keep new and used batteries away from children.
- If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children.
- If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
- The danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced! Replace only with the same or equivalent type!
WARNING: Depending on various factors such as age-related changes or the surface finish, there is a possibility that your instrument’s coating may be damaged by attaching this product. In general, do not leave accessories such as PolyTune Clip attached to your guitar longer than necessary, as the rubber pad may adversely affect the finish of your instrument, especially when it is exposed to sunlight for extended periods of time.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Music Tribe accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly on or in part upon any description, photograph, or statement contained herein. Technical specifications, appearances and other information are subject to change without notice.All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera, Oberheim, Auratone, Aston Microphones, Aston Microphones, and Coolaudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. © Music Tribe Global BrandsLtd. 2021 All rights reserved.
LIMITED WARRANTY
For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding Music Tribe’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at musictribe.com/warranty.