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TU-88 Settings

Owners Manual

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS TU-88 MICRO MONITOR & TUNER. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: USING THE UNIT SAFELY and IMPORTANT NOTES (supplied on a 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 TU-88s battery is not yet installed. Be sure to read the section Changing the Battery, and then follow the instructions to install the battery. Copyright 2008 BOSS CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of BOSS CORPORATION.

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Changing the Reference Pitch for Tuning
1. Press [ TUNER] to select Tuner mode. 2. Press [SEL] three times.
The reference pitch flashes.

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3. Press [ ] or [ ] to set the frequency. 4. Press [SEL] again.
This completes the setting. The displayed reference pitch stops flashing and remains steadily lighted.
Flat Tuning (Flat Feature)
1. Press [ TUNER] to select Tuner mode.

Press [SEL] twice.

1. 2.
TUNER Switches the Tuner mode. (Power button) Switches the power on and off. DC IN jack Connect the AC adaptor (optional BOSS PSA series) here. Display VOLUME Sets the volume of the metronome sound and the reference tone. PHONES/LINE Connect this output jack to headphones or the input of a line-level device such as a mixer.
Battery Compartment (bottom of the unit) Insert a 6F22/6LR61 (9 V) type battery. METRO Selects the Metronome mode and starts/stops the metronome sound.
2. Press [ ] or [ ] to set the number of flats (the number of flat semitones) you want.
When and feature is off). flash in alternation, it indicates regular tuning (the Flat

3. Press [SEL] twice.

This completes the setting. The displayed lighted. stops flashing and remains steadily
Playing the Reference Tone
1. Press [ ] (Sound button) to play the reference tone. 2. Press [ ] or [ ] to specify the note name or string number you want to tune.
The sound of the note name/string number shown in the display is played.
CHROMATIC mode: You can play any of the twelve notes in the chromatic scale (C4B4). GUITAR mode: The pitch of the selected open string (7B to 1E) is played. BASS mode: The pitch of the selected open string (LB to HC) is played. When you're using the Flat feature, the pitch of the tones played is adjusted accordingly.
(Sound button) This switches the reference tone's sound or metronome sound on and off. SEL Each press of this button switches among functions in the sequence described below. Tuner mode: Tuning mode - Flat feature Reference Pitch Metronome mode: Rhythm Style - Beat - Tempo (Down)/ (Up) These change various settings. TAP Set the metronome's tempo by tapping this button in time with the beat. Built-in Mic Use this when tuning acoustic instruments. Position the mic as closely as possible to the instrument.

INPUT jack Connect an instrument to be tuned here. MIX IN jack Connect the output from a line-level device here. PHONES VOLUME Adjusts the output level to the PHONES/LINE jack. Speaker This plays the metronome sound, the reference tone, and the AccuPitch sound. Sounds arriving at the INPUT jack, MIX IN jack, and the built-in mic are not played through the speaker.
When you're using Sound mode, tuning cannot be performed using the built-in mic (the built-in mic is disabled).

3. Press [

] (Sound) to stop playing the reference tone.

Useful Features

Preventing Battery Drain If You Forget to Switch Off the Power (Auto Power Off Feature)
When the TU-88 is turned on and powered by a battery, the power is turned off automatically if approximately 30 minutes passes without any button being pressed.
Deactivating the Auto Power Off Feature
You can temporarily deactivate the Auto Power Off feature when you power up the TU-88. To do so, simultaneously hold down [ ] and [ ] while you press [ ] (Power button) to turn on the power. The Auto Power Off feature is always enabled when you switch on the power in the usual way.
To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your guitar amp or other amplification system last. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.
Using a Tone to Indicate Tuning is Completed (Accu-Pitch Feature)
When the Accu-Pitch feature is on, a beeping sound is played when the pitch of the instrument youre tuning stabilizes within a range of three cents above or below the correct pitch. This sound tells you that the pitch is in tune.
Tuner Screen Tuning Mode CHROMATIC: Allows tuning of any of the twelve pitches in the chromatic scale. GUITAR: Allows tuning by guitar string number. BASS: Allows tuning by bass guitar string number. Note Name/ String Number The display changes according to the tuning mode. CHROMATIC: Indicates the note name and octave. GUITAR/BASS: Indicates the string number and note name. Flat Feature You can tune an instrument to a pitch lower than regular tuning. You can set this within the range of (one semitone lower) through (five semitones or two and a half steps lower). With the regular setting, and alternately flash. Meter This shows the difference in pitch from the indicated note name or string number. Reference Pitch The frequency of the A4 ptich (the middle A on a piano keybord) that is used in tuning for performances is called the "reference pitch." Accu-Pitch function This indicates whether the Accu-Pitch feature is on (displayed) or off (not shown). Sixteenth note 6: Clave-based pattern 3-2 Tuning Guide These show how close you are to the target pitch. Lights: pitch is flat (low) Lights: pitch is sharp (high) Light simultaneously: in tune( 3 cents)

Metronome Screen Tempo Guide Flashes in time with the metronome tempo. Lights: downbeat Lights: upbeats
Switching the Accu-Pitch Feature On and Off
1. Hold down [ TUNER] and press [ ] (Power button) to switch the power on.
Whenever this operation is carried out, the Accu-Pitch feature is switched on or off. When the Accu-Pitch feature is enabled, Accu-Pitch appears in the display. Nothing is displayed when the feature is deactivated.

Tempo (30-250)

Memory Feature
Once a battery is installed in the TU-88, the following settings can be stored in memory, where they'll be preserved even while the power is turned off. Removing the battery returns the TU-88 to its original factory settings.
Setting Tuning mode setting (CHROMATIC, GUITAR, or BASS) Reference pitch Note name selected in Sound mode Accu-Pitch feature setting Flat tuning setting (number of semitones) Tempo Rhythm Style Beat Original factory settings CHROMATIC 440Hz CHROMATIC: C4, GUITAR: 6E, BASS: 4E ON (enabled) 0 (off ) (Quarter note) 4

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Needle Moves in time with the tempo.
Beats This indicates the current beat of a Rhythm Style as it's playing.
Rhythm Style Number This indicates the rhythm style number (the way the metronome sound) that you choose. 0: 2: 4: Quarter note Eighth note 1: 3: Eighth rest and eighth note Triplet

Changing the Battery

The tuning guide flashes when the battery begins to run down. Replace the battery as soon as possible.
* When turning the unit upside-down, place it on a soft cloth or the like so as to prevent damage to the panel.
Triplet with center rest 7: Clave-based pattern 2-3
1. Open the battery compartment (located on the bottom of the unit) by sliding the cover toward OPEN. 2. Remove the old battery from the battery compartment. 3. Insert a fresh 6F22 (9 V) battery.
* Make sure the + and - terminals of the battery are oriented correctly.
How to Use the Tuner (Normal UseCHROMATIC Mode)
1. Connect the instrument to be tuned to the INPUT jack.
If you're tuning an acoustic instrument, use the built-in mic instead. To use the mic, make sure that nothing is connected to the INPUT or OUTPUT jacks, and place the TU-88 near the instrument.
* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.

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4. Slide the cover of the battery compartment back into place.

Specifications

Tuning Range E0 (20.6Hz) C8 (4,186.0Hz) Expected battery Approximately 8 hours life under contin- This figure will vary depending on the uous use (carbon) actual conditions of use. Dimensions Weight Accessories 140.0 (W) x79.5 (D) x 30.1 (H) mm 5-9/16 (W) x 3-3/16 (D) x 1-3/16 (H) inches 190 g, 7 oz (including battery) Dry battery 6F22 (9 V) type (carbon), Owners Manual, Leaflet (USING THE UNIT SAFELY and IMPORTANT NOTES), Information

2. Press [ ] (Power button) to switch the power on. 3. Press [ TUNER] to switch the tuner mode. 4. Press [SEL], then press [ ] [ ] to choose the tuning mode (CHROMATIC, GUITAR, or BASS).
In CHROMATIC mode, the TU-88 automatically displays note names and string numbers as you play them on your instrument. Most of the time, you'll find that CHROMATIC is the most convenient mode to use. If you wish to tune by specifying the string number first, use GUITAR or BASS mode.
Reference Pitch A4 (435446Hz) Tuning Accuracy 1 cent

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Power Supply Dry battery 6F22/6LR61 (9 V) type AC adaptor DC 9V (PSA series; optional) Current Draw 30 mA
5. If you've selected GUITAR or BASS, press [ ] or [ ] to choose the string number you want to tune. 6. If necessary, press [SEL] with [ ] and [ ] to make settings for Flat tuning and/or the reference pitch. 7. Play a single note on the instrument.
If you're using GUITAR or BASS mode, play the selected string number open (unfretted). The note name/string number for the note that is playing appears in the display. The meter and Tuning Guide show how far the note is from the correct pitch.
* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

8. Tune the instrument.

With the intended note name/string number appearing in the display, tune the instrument so that both and of the Tuning Guide are lit, and the meter needle points to 0 (center position). When the Accu-Pitch feature is on, the tuner makes a beeping sound when the note is stabilized at the correct pitch, informing you that the note is in tune.

Using the Metronome

1. Press [ 2. Press [ ] (Power button) to switch the power on. METRO] to select Metronome mode.
METRO] switches the metronome on or off.

1. 2. 3. 4.

Each press of [
3. As desired, press [SEL] and use [ ] and [ ] to make settings for the rhythm style, beat, and tempo.
You can tap in the desired metronome tempo with [TAP].

Verwenden des Metronoms

1. Drcken Sie die [ ]-Taste, um das Gert einzuschalten.

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Bedienungsanleitung
Vielen Dank und herzlichen Glckwunsch zu Ihrer Wahl des BOSS TU-88 MICRO MONITOR & TUNER. Vor dem Betrieb des Gertes lesen Sie bitte die folgend aufgefhrten Abschnitte sorgfltig durch: SICHERER BETRIEB DES GERTES und WICHTIGE HINWEISE (auf einem gesonderten Blatt beigefgt). Diese Abschnitte enthalten wichtige Informationen ber die korrekte Bedienung des Gertes. Um einen vollstndigen berblick ber alle Funktionen des Gertes zu erhalten, sollten Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung vollstndig durchlesen. Bewahren Sie die Anleitung an einem sicheren Platz auf und verwenden Sie diese zu Referenzzwecken. Bei Auslieferung ist die Batterie des TU-88 noch nicht eingelegt. Lesen Sie sich den Abschnitt Auswechseln der Batterie durch, und folgen Sie dann den Anweisungen zum Einlegen der Batterie. Copyright 2008 BOSS CORPORATION Alle Rechte vorbehalten. Diese Publikation darf weder ganz noch teilweise ohne schriftliche Genehmigung durch die BOSS CORPORATION reproduziert werden.

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