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TLA CTS-5-C User Manual

TLA CTS-5-C
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Tuning-Set CTS-5-C
Manual
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V1.30
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TLA CTS-5-C Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeAM/FM Tuner
FM Tuning Range87.5 - 108 MHz
AM Tuning Range530 to 1710 kHz
OutputRCA
Frequency Response20 Hz - 15 kHz (±1 dB)
Signal to Noise Ratio75dB (Mono), 70dB (Stereo)

Summary

1 Initial Operations

1.1 Power Supply Options

Details on device power sources and battery operation.

1.2 Switching On the Tuning Set

Instructions for powering on the device and initial display.

1 Initial Operations

1.3 Language Selection for Guidance

Guide to changing the operator guidance language on the device.

1.4 Understanding Operation Diagrams

Explanation of how to navigate and understand the device's mode diagrams.

1 Initial Operations

1.5 Resetting All Inputs

Procedure to reset the Tuning Set to factory default settings.

1.6 Timer Switch Functionality

Information on the automatic power-off timer and how to manage it.

1.7 Microphone Sensitivity Adjustment

Instructions for adjusting the sensitivity of the built-in microphone.

2 Operating Examples

2.1 Standard Tuning (Equal Temperament)

Step-by-step guide for tuning with equal temperament and standard pitch.

2 Operating Examples

2.1.1 Automatic Note Adjustment

Explanation of the automatic note tracking feature during tuning.

2.1.2 Audible Tuning Tone Control

How to activate, deactivate, and adjust the volume of the audible tuning tone.

2.1.3 Bargraph Display Mode

How to switch to and use the bargraph display for tuning indication.

2 Operating Examples

2.2 Concert Pitch Presetting

How to adjust the standard concert pitch (380.0 to 470.0 Hz).

2.3 Measuring Instrument Pitch

Procedure to measure the current pitch of a musical instrument.

2 Operating Examples

2.4 Measuring Cent Deviation

How to measure the deviation of a tone in cents from a reference.

2.5 Piano Tuning Fundamentals

Introduction to piano tuning, including stretching and potential damage.

2 Operating Examples

2.5.1 Moderate Stretching Example

Example of using Stretching Number 3 (STR.MODERATE) for piano tuning.

2.6 Historical Temperaments

2.6.1 Werckmeister III Temperament

Guide to setting and using the Werckmeister III historical temperament.

2.7 Memory Mode Introduction

2.7.1 Memory Mode Operation Scheme

Detailed diagram and steps for using the memory mode.

2.7 Memory Mode

2.7.1 Storing Stretchings and Temperaments

Specific steps for saving custom stretching or temperament data.

2.7 Memory Mode

2.8 Combining Individual Modes

How to combine different tuning modes and stored settings.

3 Advanced Tuning Concepts

3.1 Equal Temperament Theory

Mathematical explanation of the equal temperament tuning system.

3.2 The Cent Unit Explained

Definition and mathematical calculation of the 'cent' unit for frequency deviation.

3.3 Target Frequency Generation

Technical details on how the device generates target frequencies.

3 Advanced Tuning Concepts

3.4 Historical Temperament Cent Values

Table of cent deviations for various historical temperaments.

3.4.1 Cent Relation Function

Explanation of the 'cent relation tone' concept and its function.

3.4.2 The Transposer Function

How to transpose selected temperaments to different keys.

3 Advanced Tuning Concepts

3.4.3 Adjusting Cent Relation & Transposer

Procedure for setting the cent relation function and transposer.

3.5 Piano Tuning Cent Settings

Theoretical basis for cent settings in piano tuning due to inharmonicity.

3.6 PIANYZER: Individual Piano Tuning

3.6.1 Piano Analysis (ANALYZER)

Guide to analyzing a piano to create custom stretching using the PIANYZER.

3.6 PIANYZER: Individual Piano Tuning

3.6.1 Piano Analysis (ANALYZER)

Detailed steps for performing the piano analysis for stretching.

3.6 PIANYZER: Individual Piano Tuning

3.6.2 Piano Stretching via Editor

Method to manually enter support note cents for piano stretching.

3.6 PIANYZER: Individual Piano Tuning

3.6.3 PIANYZER Stretching Diagram

Visual representation of a piano stretching generated by the PIANYZER.

3.6 PIANYZER: Individual Piano Tuning

3.6.4 PIANYZER Control Scheme

Flowcharts detailing the operation of Analyzer and Editor modes within PIANYZER.

3.7 Special Settings

Illumination Setting

How to turn the LC-display illumination on or off.

Timer Setting

How to enable or disable the automatic timer function.

First Mode Setting

How to select the default operating mode upon device startup.

4 Technical Data

Tuning Range and Deviation Display

Specifications for the device's tuning range and display capabilities.

Accuracy and Operating Range

Technical specifications for measurement accuracy and operating temperature.

Temperaments and Stretchings

Lists of available fixed and user-storable temperaments and stretchings.

Concert Pitch, Power, and Peripherals

Details on concert pitch adjustment, microphone, audible tone, power supply, and physical dimensions.