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Owners Manual
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS DB-60 METRONOME Dr. Beat. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: USING THE UNIT SAFELY and IMPORTANT NOTES (separate sheet). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, this manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. As shipped, the DB-60s batteries are not yet installed. Be sure to read Changing the Batteries and then follow the instructions to install the batteries. Copyright 2004 BOSS CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of BOSS CORPORATION.

Using Loop Play

You can have metronome settings that are stored in memory automatically play back in sequence. Storing settings with various tempos and rhythms to different memories and then playing these back with Loop Play is effective for rhythm training. You can also use this to practice irregular rhythms. 1. In Metronome mode, simultaneously press the buttons to switch to Loop Play mode. LOOP appears in the display. 2. Press the START/STOP button to start Loop Play. and

The number of repeats

Other Functions

Auto Power Off

The Auto Power Off function works to help prevent unnecessary battery drainage by automatically turning off the DB-60s power if no operation or adjustment is made within 70 minutes after any button is pressed.
Disabling the Auto Power Off Function
To disable the Auto Power Off function, first turn off the DB-60s power, then hold down the TAP/RESET/SPLIT button as you press the POWER button to turn the power back on again. The Auto Power Off function is disabled. is indicated in the display while the TAP/ RESET/SPLIT button is held down. The Auto Power Off function is enabled again the next time the DB-60 is turned on again.

Main Features

The four different rhythms (quarter-note, eighth-note, sixteenth-note, and triplet) and accent volume are completely adjustable, allowing you to create original rhythm Styles quickly and easily. Comes not only with basic Styles (the way the metronome sound is played) pre-programmed, but also Styles with compound beats and other Styles to match different musical genres. You can use the Memory function to store up to eight different metronome setting configurations. You can have settings in memory played back automatically, allowing you to practice irregular rhythms and tempo changes in songs (Loop Play function). You can set the tempo by pressing the TAP button in time with the song tempo (tap input of the tempo). You can specify the reference tone in semitone increments over a range of one octave. This is convenient for use in practicing with wind instruments and for tuning (Reference Tone function). You can measure the time of the performance as well as have an alarm sound play at a preset time. In addition, you can have the time displayed as split time (Timer/Stopwatch function). Features an Auto Power Off function, which automatically turns off the power when the DB-60 is not used for approximately 70 minutes. Comes equipped with a backlighting feature that allows you to use the DB-60 even in poorly lit stage environments.
During Loop Play, the number in the center of the display indicates the number of repeats for each memory. The number at the upper right indicates the number of times the material is repeated. You can select a memory to be played back, pressing the MEMORY button during Loop Play. 3. Press the START/STOP button once again to stop Loop Play and put the DB-60 in Loop Play standby.
Changing the Number of Times Playback of the Memory is Repeated
Pressing the MEMORY button while Loop Play is in standby switches the memory number; you can then change the number of number of times the currently displayed memory number is to be played back, using the TEMPO/VALUE / buttons. You can set the number of repeats to any value from 0 to 255. When set to 0, the data for that memory number is not played back.

Backlighting

You can have the display be back lit. Turn on the backlighting by simultaneously pressing the ACCENT and function). buttons. The backlighting automatically turns off in approximately five seconds (Auto Backlight Off disappears from the display when Auto Backlight Off is enabled.
4. Simultaneously press the and the DB-60 exits Loop Play mode.
buttons; LOOP disappears from the display, and
Disabling the Auto Backlight Off Function
If you want the backlighting to stay on, first turn off the DB-60s power, then hold down the ACCENT button as you press the POWER button to turn the power back on again.

Panel Descriptions

POWER button
Turns the power on and off.
TAP/RESET/SPLIT button Tempo Indicators
Lights in time with the tempo.

Display

Used when setting the metronome tempo (tap input), resetting the timer and stopwatch, and displaying the split time.
Playing the Reference Tone

button to switch to

Note Name Reference Pitch

Speaker WRITE button

Used when storing settings to memory.
1. With the power turned on, press the Reference Tone mode.
The Auto Backlight Off function is disabled, and appears in the display. The Auto Backlight Off function is enabled again the next time the DB-60 is turned on again. * You cannot store the disabled status for Auto Power Off and Auto Backlight Off to memory.
When the DB-60 is in Reference Tone mode, NOTE, and PITCH appears in the display. 2. Set the note name with the TEMPO/VALUE / buttons. You can set the note name in semitone increments over an octave range from C to B.

Changing the Batteries

TEMPO/STYLE button
Switches the unit to Metronome mode.
The display and LED indicators dim when the batteries begin to run down. Replace the batteries as soon as possible. * * The settings stored by the memory function are reset to the default factory settings if the batteries are removed from the DB-60, or if the batteries get completely depleted. When turning the unit upside-down, handle with care to avoid dropping it, or damaging the buttons and controls.

START/STOP button

Starts and stops the metronome, reference tone, timer, and stopwatch. You can use the DB-60s stand by setting it up as shown in the figure.

Strap holder

NOTE/PITCH button
Switches the unit to Reference Tone mode.
3. Press the START/STOP button to play the reference tone. Press the button again to stop the sound.

TIMER/ST.WATCH button

Alternately switches the unit between Timer and Stopwatch mode.
Setting the Reference Pitch
1. Press the in Reference Tone mode so that PITCH flashes in the display. / buttons. / buttons while PITCH is flashing button so PITCH stops flashing and 2. Set the reference pitch is with the TEMPO/VALUE *

VOLUME dial

Adjusts the overall volume.
1. Press down and slide off the lid of the batteries compartment (located on the bottom of the unit). 2. Remove the old batteries from the compartment. 3. Insert two of the same type of fresh AA batteries. * * Make sure the + and - ends of the batteries are oriented correctly. Do not mix fresh batteries with used ones, or mix batteries of different types. Doing so can result in fluid leakage. 4. Securely close the battery cover.

PHONES jack

Connect headphones here. * Do not connect any other device to this jack.

MEMORY button

Switches to the stored settings.
The reference pitch is set in terms of the value of A, which can be any frequency from 438 to 445 Hz. You cannot change the note name with the TEMPO/VALUE in the display. If you want to change the note name, press the
ACCENT button, NOTE buttons (
Adjusts the volume of the accent on the first beat and the volume of each rhythm, allowing creation of original Styles (only when BEAT is selected in Metronome mode).

TEMPO/VALUE

button
remains lit in the display. What is the reference pitch? The frequency for A4 (the middle A on a piano) of a note played by an instrument (a piano, for example) as the pitch to which all other performers tune their instruments for performances is called the reference pitch.
Changes the metronome tempo and the settings values indicated in the display.

Using the DB-60 as a Timer

Minute Second

Restoring the Factory Settings

Operation

Using the DB-60 as a Metronome
button to switch the DB-60 to Metronome mode. When BEAT or PATTERN flashes in the display, press the button; BEAT or PATTERN remains lit in the display. When the DB-60 is in Metronome mode, MEMORY, TEMPO, and STYLE appears in the display. 2. Set the tempo with the TEMPO/VALUE / buttons. You can set the tempo within the range of = 30250. The value can be increased or decreased ten beats at a timehold down the TEMPO/VALUE button and press the button, or hold down the button and press the button. 3. Press the so that BEAT or PATTERN flashes in the display. / buttons.

Count Beat No.

Create Original Rhythm Styles
In Metronome mode you can use the 5 buttons under the display (ACCENT button and , buttons) to change the way the metronome plays. 1. Press the display. , ,
1. With the power turned on, press the Timer mode.
This returns all settings on the DB-60 to the values they had when the unit shipped from the factory. Hold down the MEMORY button as you press the POWER button to turn the power on. is indicated in the display while the MEMORY button is held down. All of the settings are restored to their original factory status. / buttons.
1. With the power turned on, press the
When the DB-60 is in Timer mode, TIMER appears in the display. 2. Set the length of time before you want the timer to sound with the TEMPO/VALUE

Factory Settings

BEAT 100 BEAT 130 BEAT 90 BEAT 2-PATTERN PATTERN PATTERN PATTERN 6 3
button in Metronome mode so that BEAT or PATTERN flashes in the / buttons to select
2. If PATTERN is flashing in the display, press the TEMPO/VALUE BEAT.
You can set the timer to any value from 1 to 60 minutes. The value can be increased or decreased ten minutes at a timehold down the TEMPO/VALUE button and press the button, or hold down the button and press the button. 3. Press the START/STOP button to start the timer. Once you start the timer, the alarm goes off after the programmed time has elapsed; the alarm stops after sounding for approximately 20 seconds. Pressing any button while the alarm is sounding stops the alarm. You can also stop the timer while it is counting down by pressing the START/STOP button once more. * * * The timer continues to operate even when you switch to another mode, with the alarm sounding once the set time has elapsed (the metronome and reference tone stop playing when the alarm sounds). TIMER flashes in the display in Metronome mode, Reference Tone mode and Stopwatch mode when the timer is operating. If you want to reprogram the timer after starting it, press the START/STOP button to stop the times, then press the TAP/RESET/SPLIT button to return the most recently set values to the display.

[Metronome Mode] Memory No. Tempo Style
3. Change the way the metronome plays with the ACCENT button and NOTE buttons. - Adjust the volume of the accent for the first beat in the measure with the ACCENT button at the left of the row of buttons. You can select any of three volume levels. - Use the four NOTE buttons to adjust the volume of each rhythm to any of three levels. You can store the changed Styles to memory. Refer to the section Using the Memory, which follows.
Loop Play 3 Level settings of ACCENT and NOTE buttons ACCENT
4. Select a Style with the TEMPO/VALUE
The DB-60s Styles include 23 different BEATS and 20 kinds of PATTERNS from which to choose. Either BEAT or PATTERN is indicated in the display, depending on the Style that is currently selected. BEAT indicates the number of quarter-note beats. BEAT always indicates a metronome setting that plays a fixed, regular beat. Rhythms are played when PATTERN is indicated. * A compound beat is displayed with a dot in between the numbers. E.g. (BEAT 2+3) [Pattern Number/Name Correspondence Chart] 8-BEAT 1 8-BEAT 2 8-BEAT 3 16-BEAT 8 16-BEAT 2 SHUFFLE 1 SHUFFLE 2 FUNK DANCE 1 DANCE 2 COUNTRY REGGAE CLAVE 3-2 CLAVE 2-3 RUMBA BOSSA NOVA 19 20

Using the Memory

You can store up to eight different metronome setting configurations in the memory.

Count Pattern No.

Calling Up Stored Settings (Memory)
[Other Mode] Reference Note A Reference Pitch 440 Hz Timer 60 minutes
Press the MEMORY button to call up stored settings; the memory number is switched each time you press the button.
Using the DB-60 as a Stopwatch
Storing Settings to Memory
/ buttons to select the memory number to which you want to

WALTZ TANGO MAMBO MARCH

1. Press the WRITE button; the memory number flashes. 2. Press the TEMPO/VALUE store the settings.
1. With the power turned on, press the Stopwatch mode.

Main Specifications

Metronome - Tempo: =30-250 (Accuracy: 0.1%) - BEAT: 19, 2+3, 3+2, 3+4, 4+3, 4+5, 5+4, 5+6, 6+5, 6+7, 7+6, 7+8, 8+7, 8+9, 9+8 (23 kinds) - PATTERN: 8-BEAT x 3, 16-BEATx 2, SHUFFLE x 2, FUNK, DANCE x 2, COUNTRY, REGGAE, CLAVE x 2, RUMBA, BOSSA NOVA, WALTZ, TANGO, MAMBO, MARCH (20 kinds) Reference Tone - Reference Pitch: A4=438 Hz-445 Hz (1 Hz steps) - Reference Tone Range: C4-B4 (Accuracy: 1 cent) Timer - Setting Range: 1-60 minutes Stopwatch - Timing Resolution: 1/10 second - Time Duration: 10 hours (with Auto Power Off disabled) Indicators: LCD Display, Tempo Indicator LED x 2 Connector: PHONES Jack (Stereo miniature phone type) Power Supply: Dry Battery (R6/LR6 (AA) Type) x 2 Power Consumption: 70 mA or less (with reference tone sounding) - Expected battery life under continuous use (Carbon): Approximately 200 hours * These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use. Dimensions: 129 (W) x 84 (D) x 22 (H) mm / 5-1/8 (W) x 3-5/16 (D) x 7/8 (H) inches Weight: 156 g / 6 oz (including batteries) Accessories: Dry Battery (R6 (AA) Type) x 2, Soft case, Owners Manual, Leaflet (USING THE UNIT SAFELY, IMPORTANT NOTES and Information) * 118 In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

When the DB-60 is in Stopwatch mode, ST.WATCH appears in the display. 2. Press the START/STOP button to start the stopwatch. You can also stop the stopwatch by pressing the START/STOP button once more. When you press the TAP/RESET/SPLIT button after the stopwatch has been started, the indication L begins blinking in the upper left of the display, and the split time (the time elapsed at that point) is displayed. When you press the START/STOP button while the split time is displayed, the stopwatch stops and the indication L changes from blinking to steadily lit. Press the TAP/RESET/SPLIT button once more, and the L disappears from the display, and the normal stopwatch returns to the display. Pressing the TAP/RESET/SPLIT button while the stopwatch is stopped resets the number to zero. * * * The stopwatch continues to run even after you switch to other modes. ST.WATCH flashes in the display in Metronome mode, Reference Tone mode and Timer mode when the stopwatch is operating. The stopwatch counts up to ten hours, but when the Auto Power Off function is operational, it only counts up to 70 minutes. If you want to have it measure beyond 70 minutes, turn off the Auto Power Off function beforehand.
3. Press the WRITE button once more; the memory number starts flashing rapidly. Once the memory number lights steadily, youll know that the data has been successfully stored in memory. If you press the START/STOP button during Step 1 or Step 2, the memory number stops flashing, and the process is cancelled. * * * Do not turn off the power while data is being stored to memory (when the memory number is flashing rapidly). EDIT is displayed when you change settings from content stored in the memory. Switching to Loop Play cancels the changes to the settings stored in memory.
(Pattern 17 features three beats; all other patterns have four beats.) 5. Press the START/STOP button to start the metronome. To stop the metronome, press the button once more. * You cannot change the tempo with the TEMPO/VALUE / buttons while BEAT or PATTERN is flashing in the display. If you want to change the tempo, press the button so BEAT or PATTERN stops flashing and remains lit in the display.
Setting the Tempo with Tap Input
You can set the tempo by pressing the TAP/RESET/SPLIT button two or more times in Metronome mode; the tempo is set to the timing you use in tapping the button. You can set the tempo within the range of = 30250.
If the string ring of the soft case supplied with this unit is removed, keep it away from small children to prevent them from swallowing it.