Peterson StroboClip HDC User Manual

StroboClip HDC™ Quick Start Manual v1.3 EN
Congratulations on your purchase of the Peterson StroboClip HDC. Please read
through this manual and use the tuner as directed.
The SCHDC operates with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery . To charge, insert the
included USB-C cable into the USB-C port on the tuner and the USB-A end of the cable
into a USB charging device, like those commonly used to charge cellular phones. The
lower-left corner of the LCD will show an empty battery icon with a lightning bolt to
indicate that the SCHDC is charging. When completed, the battery icon will be full. It is
recommended to fully charge the battery before first use.
Getting Started / Basic Use
For normal operation, the tuner can be used out of the box; no special adjustment is
needed. After charging the battery, attach the StroboClip HDC to the headstock or scroll
of a stringed instrument, or the bell or lead pipe of a wind instrument. Briefly holding the
power button activates and deactivates the tuner.
The note being tuned appears in the center of the screen. The strobe bands scroll
counter-clockwise ( left ) if your instrument is flat of the displayed note and clockwise (
right ) if your instrument is sharp of the displayed note. When the image is stabilized or
"caged" the note is in tune to 0.1 cent accuracy.
Click Here to see videos of the SCHDC Tune Screen.
Strobe Newbie ?
If you are new to strobe tuners, you will notice that they
are much more sensitive and accurate than your previous
tuner. It's OK if the strobe image doesn't completely stop. It may shift slightly due to
the 'real-time' speed of a strobe tuner. If you play a stringed instrument, it helps to use
your finger or thumb to gently pluck the string instead of a plectrum.
For more information on Strobe Tuning and why it's the best way to tune your
instrument, scan this QR code or visit:
https://www.petersontuners.com/whyPeterson

Peterson StroboClip HDC Specifications

General

Type	Clip-on Tuner
Accuracy	0.1 cent
Power Source	CR2032 Battery
Chromatic Modes	Yes
Display	High-definition LCD
Calibration	390Hz to 490Hz
Accessories	CR2032 Battery, Quick Start Guide
Temperaments	Multiple, including Equal, Just, Pythagorean, and more

Summary

Initial Setup and Basic Operation

Charging the Device

Instructions for charging the StroboClip HDC's lithium-ion battery via USB-C.

Getting Started and Basic Use

Attaching the tuner, activating it, and understanding the strobe display for tuning.

Strobe Tuning Basics for New Users

Explains strobe sensitivity and offers tips for accurate tuning with stringed instruments.

Navigation and Settings Adjustment

Understanding Button Functions

Details the functions of the Menu, Value Plus, and Value Minus buttons for navigation.

Adjusting Tuner Parameters

Guides users on navigating, modifying, confirming, and resetting tuner settings.

Tune Screen Features and Presets

Overview of the Tune Screen

Describes the primary screen displaying the strobe image and tuning note.

Sweetener™ Presets Explained

Introduces instrument-specific tuning presets ("Sweeteners") and their purpose.

Managing Sweetener Presets

Instructions for selecting, resetting to default, and auto-reordering presets.

Customizing Display and Tuning

Changing Display Color

How to select and change the active preset display color from predefined options.

Drop Tuning and Capo Transposition

Setting transposition for alternate tunings or transposing instruments.

Adjusting Concert Pitch Reference

How to adjust the standard tuning reference pitch (Concert A).