Boss TU-12 User Manual

SPECIFICATIONS
Power Consumption ................ Max. 20mMA
Tuning Range .........c0ccccceeeeeeees C, (32. 70Hz) to Bs (987. 77Hz)
ACCULACY oo... ccee ec ceecececeeeceeneeueeee + 1 cent
Master Oscillator ....0.. ee. Quartz (3. 579545MHz)
Standard Pitch 2.0.0.0... 440 to 445Hz 1Hz step
EIS, syhgute cupeiae oar tase tance eeeees Input, Output, AC Adaptor
DIMENSIONS .o.cececcceccccccceeeccecees 145(W) x 35(H) x 53(D) mm/
5-7/16 x 1-3/8 x 2-1/16 in
WRIGIVE ra csthinuc Or eticre ice aie acess 170 g/6 oz
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
UBOSS
Products of Roland
'89-4-A4-11Y
Battery Replacement (9V x 1)
If the indicator under B Starts flashing during operation, proper tuning function is no longer
available. Please replace the battery with a new one.
How to replace the battery
1 Remove the lid of the Battery Housing.
2 Take out the battery and separate it
from the Battery Connector.
3 Place a new battery. (Be sure that the
polarity is correct.)
4 Close the lid securely.
Important
@ !f the TU-12 is not to be used for a long time, remove the battery to prevent the trouble
caused by battery leakage.
AC Adaptor
For AC operation, be sure to use the BOSS AC Adaptor PSA-120, 220 or 240 depending on
the voltage system: in your country, and never use one Adaptor for two units simultaneous-
ly
Note
elf the B indicator starts flashing while the
TU-12 is being operated with the AC
Adaptor, tuning is not possible. {tf this
happens, turn the TU-12 off, then turn it
on again.
e@ When an amplifier is connected to the TU-
12, set the POWER switch of the TU-12
to OFF immediately after tuning is com-
pleted to avoid unnecessory consumption
of the battery. Moreover, increasing the
volume of the amplifier with the TU-12
on may cause noise.
@ IN: 120, 220, 240V
@ OUT: 9V 200mA
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UBOSS
MANUAL
CHROMATIC TUNER
TU-12
Digital Processing
RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE
“Warning — This equipment has been verified to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device,
pursuant to Subpart J, of Part 15, of FCC rules. Operation with non-certified or non-verified equip-
ment is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.”
The equipment described in this manual generates and uses radio-frequency energy. If it is not
installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with our instructions, it may cause interfer-
ence with radio and television reception.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing
device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J, of Part 15, of FCC Rules. These rules are
designed to provide reasonable protection against such a interference in a residential! installation.
However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular instaliation. If this
equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the
following measure:
@ Disconnect other devices and their input/output cables one at a time. If the interference scops, it
is caused by either the other device or its |/O cable. :
These devices usually require Roland designated shielded !/O cables. For Roland devices, you can
obtain the proper shielded cable from your dealer. For non Roland devices, contact the manufacturer
or dealer for assistance.
If your equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, you can try to correct
the interference by using one or more of the following measures:
Turn the TV or radio antenna until the interference stops.
Move the equipment to one side or the other of the TV or radio.
Move the equipment farther away from the TV or radio.
Plug the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit than the TV or radio. (That is, make
certain the equipment and the radio or television set are on circuits controlled by different circuit
breakers or fuses.)
@® Consider installing a rooftop television antenna with coaxial cable lead-in between the antenna and
TV.
\f necessary, you should consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions. You may find helpful the following booklet prepared by the Federal Com-
munications Commission:
“‘How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems”
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402,
Stock No. 004-000-00345.4.
Bescheinigung des Herstellers /Importeurs
Storing the TU-12 in the
Carrying Case BCB-6.
Hiermit wird bescheinigt, da® der/die/das
CHROMATIC TUNER TU-12
({Gerat, Typ. Bezeichnung)
in Ubereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der
Amtsbl. Vfg 1046 / 1984
(Amtsblattverfiigung)
funk-entstort ist.
Der Deutschen Bundespost wurde das Inverkehrbringen dieses Gerates
angezeigt und die Berechtigung zur Uberpriifung der Serie auf Einhaltung
der Bestimmungen eingeraumt.
Roland Corporation Osaka / Japan
Name des Herstellers/Importeurs
For Canada
CLASS B NOTICE CLASSE B AVIS:
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B Cet appareil numérique ne depasse pas les limites de
limits for radio noise emissions set out in the Radio la classe B au niveau des émissions de bruits radio-
Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department électriques fixés dans le Réglement des signaux para-
of Communications. sites par le ministere canadien des Communications.
INSTRUCTION

Boss TU-12 Specifications

General

Display	Needle meter
Reference Pitch	A4 = 440 Hz
Input	1/4" Phone Jack
Accuracy	+/- 1 cent
Type	Chromatic Tuner
Output	1/4" phone jack
Power Supply	9V battery
Input Impedance	1M ohm
Accessories	9V Battery

Summary

Battery Replacement

How to replace the battery

Step-by-step guide for replacing the 9V battery in the device.

Long-term storage advice

Recommendation to remove the battery to prevent leakage during extended periods of non-use.

AC Adaptor Usage

AC Adaptor Notes

Information on indicator behavior and amplifier noise when using the AC adaptor.

Radio and Television Interference

Chromatic Tuning Operation

Checking Tone with Indicators

How to interpret indicator lights to check the produced tone.

Selecting Tuning Pitch

Guide on how to select the desired pitch for tuning.

Guitar and Bass Tuning Operation

Selecting String for Tuning

Process for selecting the specific string to be tuned on a guitar or bass.

Tuning with Meter and Guide

Method for checking tone using the meter and tuning guide.

Front Panel Description