Korg Sledgehammer User Manual

 Inguitarmode,the1ststringovertighteningwarningindicator( )willlight
tohelppreventthe1ststringfrombreakingasaresultofovertightening.
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 turn the right shule switch upward, the calibration value
(reference pitch) increases in 1 Hz steps. The seing range is between 436
and 445 Hz.
440 → 441 → 442 ... 445 → 436 → 437 ... 440 → 441...
Keep the right shule switch turned upward for at least one second to
reset the calibration to 440 Hz.
Specifying at/capo settings (
*M )
Each time you keep the right shule switch turned downward, the seing
changes between at and capo, with the current seing shown by the
FLAT/CAPO indicator.
Flat (
) → Capo ( ) → Flat ( )...
To change the at seing, turn the right shule switch
downward while the FLAT indicator is lit up.
The seing range is between 1 and 5 semitones lower.
1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 0 → 1...
To change the capo seing, turn the right shule switch
downward while the CAPO indicator is lit up.
The seing range is between 1 and 7 semitones higher.
1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 7→ 0 → 1...
When the at or capo seing is changed 0, the FLAT/CAPO indicator turns o
aer a few seconds, and the default seing (no at or capo tuning) is applied.
 Bothatandcapotuningscanbesetinguitarmode,butonlyattuningcanbe
setinbassmode,andneitheratnorcapotuningcanbesetinchromaticmode.
Attaching to the instrument and range of motion
The Sledgehammer tunes by picking up the vibrations of the instrument.
Therefore, be sure to aach the Sledgehammer to the headstock of your
instrument in order to tune it. In addition, the Sledgehammer can be freely
moved so that the display is easy to read.
 TheSledgehammermaybedamagedifyouapplyexcessiveforcewithinits
rangeofmotion,oraempttomoveitbeyonditsintendedrangeofmotion.
360°
180°
30°
30°
45°
45°
 PleasecarefullyaachtheSledgehammertoyourinstrument.LeavingtheSledge-
hammera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nish,there
isapossibilitythatyourinstrumentmaybedamagedbyaachingthisproduct.
Specications
Scale: 12-note equal temperament
Range (sine wave): Chromatic A0 (27.50 Hz)–C8 (4186 Hz)
Guitar B1 at5 (46.25 Hz)–E4 capo7 (493.88 Hz)
Bass B0 at5 (23.12 Hz)–C3 (130.81 Hz)
Precision: +/-1 cent
Reference pitch:
A4 = 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 62 mm(D) X 52 mm(H)
2.48’’ (W) X 2.44’’ (D) X 2.05 ’’ (H)
Weight: 25 g/0.88 oz. (including baery)
Baery life: approximately 8 hours
(tuner continuously operating, A4 input)
Included items: CR2032 lithium baery (3V)
*M Seings are remembered even when the power is o. However, set-
tings will be initialized when you replace the baery (default, Tuner
mode: Chromatic, calibration: 440 Hz, FLAT/CAPO: normal)
• Specications and appearance are subject to change without notice for
improvement.
2 semitones
lower
3 semitones
higher
Parts of the Sledgehammer
Installing the battery
 Makesuretoturnthepowerobeforeyouinstallorreplacethebaery.
When it is time to replace the baery, the baery indicator ( ) will light up.
The Sledgehammer will continue to function for a while longer, but tuning
will become less accurate. Replace the baery as soon as possible.
1. While lightly pressing the part marked A, pull the baery holder in
the direction of the arrow to slide it out.
2. Making sure to observe the correct polarity, insert the baery so that
the “+” side of the baery is visible.
3. Return the baery holder to its original position.
Backlight
The backlight will illuminate brightly when sound is input or when a
buon is pressed. When there has been no user input for approximately
three seconds, the backlight will dim slightly in order to prevent the bat-
tery from being depleted.
Tuning
Tuning procedure
1. Turn the le shule switch upward. Each time you turn the shule
switch, the Sledgehammer will be turned on or o.
If the power is le on for approximately 3 minutes without any user
input, it will turn o automatically.
2. If necessary, change the tuner mode, calibration (reference pitch) and
at/capo seings.
The procedure with the tuner mode set to chromatic (factory default;
no mode indicator) is described below.
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 on the display.
4.
Once again play a single note on your instrument, and adjust the tun-
ing so that the center segment of the meter (indicated by
) is lit up.
The pitch is sharp.
In tune.
The pitch is flat.
 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aecttuningoftheinstrument.
Setting the tuner mode ( *M )
Each time you turn the le shule switch downward, the
tuner mode changes, with the current mode shown by the
mode indicator.
Chromatic (no indicator) → Guitar (
) → Bass ( ) →
Chromatic...
In addition, in the guitar and bass modes, the string number closest
to the detected pitch appears to the le of the note name indicator.
Note name indicators for guitar mode: 7B, 6E, 5A, 4D, 3G, 2B, 1E
Reference pitch indicator
FLAT/CAPO indicator
MODE indicator
Battery indicator
Note name indicator
1st string overtightening warning indicator
Left shuttle switch
Battery holder
Right shuttle switch
A
5th guitar
string
4th bass
string

Korg Sledgehammer Specifications

General

Brand	Korg
Model	Sledgehammer
Category	Music Equipment
Language	English