1. Introduzione
The Korg CA-50 Chromatic Tuner is a portable, high-precision tuning solution designed for orchestral instruments. Its slim and compact design, combined with an easy-to-read display, makes it a standard choice for musicians seeking accurate and intuitive operation.
2. Precauzioni di sicurità
- Ùn espone micca l'unità à temperature estreme, umidità o luce solare diretta.
- Evitate di fà cascà o di sottumessu l'unità à forti impatti.
- Ùn pruvate micca di smuntà o mudificà l'unità. Cunfidate tutta a manutenzione à persunale qualificatu.
- Mantene fora di a portata di i zitelli.
- Eliminate e batterie secondu a regulazione lucali.
3. Cuntenutu di u pacchettu
Verificate chì tutti i seguenti articuli sò inclusi in u vostru pacchettu:
- Korg CA-50 Chromatic Tuner Unit
- Manuale d'uso (stu documentu)
Note: 2 AAA batteries are required for operation. Please check your packaging as batteries may or may not be included depending on the region or retailer.
4. Setup
4.1 Installazione di batterie
- Aprite a tappa di u compartimentu di a batteria situata à u spinu di l'unità.
- Inserite duie batterie AAA, assicurendu a polarità curretta (+/-).
- Chiudere in modu sicuru u coperchiu di u compartimentu di a batteria.
4.2 Power On/Off
- Per accende, appughjà u buttone [ON/OFF] buttone.
- Per spegne, tene premutu u [ON/OFF] button for a few seconds. The unit also features an auto power-off function to conserve battery life after 20 minutes of inactivity.
5. Operating Instructions
5.1 Tuning an Instrument (Using Built-in Mic)
The CA-50 features a built-in microphone for acoustic instrument tuning.
- Assicuratevi chì l'unità hè alimentata.
- Place the tuner near your instrument.
- Play a single note on your instrument. The display will show the detected note name and pitch deviation.
- Adjust your instrument's tuning until the needle on the display is centered and the green indicator light illuminates. Red lights indicate sharp or flat.
5.2 Tuning an Instrument (Using Optional Contact Mic)
For noisy environments or enhanced precision, an optional contact microphone (e.g., Korg CM-400) can be used.
- Connect the contact microphone to the [INPUT] jack on the right side of the tuner.
- Attach the contact microphone to your instrument.
- Follow steps 3 and 4 from section 5.1.
Figura 1: Fronte view of the Korg CA-50 Chromatic Tuner, showing the display, controls, and microphone.
5.3 Adjusting Calibration
The reference pitch (A4) can be adjusted from 410 Hz to 480 Hz.
- Press u [CALIB/NOTE] button to enter calibration mode. The current A4 pitch will be displayed.
- Aduprà u [UP] è [GIÙ] buttons to adjust the reference pitch.
- The setting is automatically saved.
5.4 Using Sound Out Mode (Reference Tone)
The Sound Out mode allows the tuner to emit a reference tone through its internal speaker, useful for tuning by ear or pitch recognition training.
- Press u [SONU] button to activate Sound Out mode. A reference tone will be emitted.
- Aduprà u [CALIB/NOTE] button to cycle through different notes (C4 to C5).
- Adjust the volume using the volume slider on the side of the unit.
- To exit Sound Out mode, press the [SONU] buttone di novu.
Figura 2: Torna view of the Korg CA-50 Chromatic Tuner, showing the battery compartment and kickstand.
5.5 Memory and Auto Power-Off
- The CA-50 retains its last used calibration and mode settings even after being powered off.
- The auto power-off function automatically turns off the unit after approximately 20 minutes of inactivity to save battery life.
6. Mantenimentu
- Pulizia: Asciugate l'unità cù un pannu dolce è asciuttu. Ùn aduprate micca detergenti abrasivi o solventi.
- Conservazione: If the unit will not be used for an extended period, remove the batteries to prevent leakage and corrosion. Store in a cool, dry place.
7. Risoluzione di prublemi
| Prublemu | Causa Possibile | Soluzione |
|---|---|---|
| L'unità ùn si accende micca. | E batterie sò morte o installate incorrectamente. | Sustituite e batterie cù novi, assicurendu a polarità curretta. |
| Accordatura imprecisa. | Incorrect calibration setting. Noisy environment. | Adjust A4 calibration. Use a contact microphone or move to a quieter area. |
| No sound from speaker in Sound Out mode. | Volume is too low. Sound Out mode is off. | Increase volume using the slider. Press the [SOUND] button to activate. |
8. Specificazioni
- Range di sintonizazione: A0 (27.50 Hz) - C8 (4186.01 Hz)
- Pitch di riferimentu: A4 = 410 – 480 Hz (1 Hz steps)
- Precisione di rilevazione: +/- 1 centesimi
- Sound Accuracy: +/- 1.5 centesimi
- Input: Built-in microphone, 1/4" mono jack
- Output: 1/4" mono jack
- Alimentazione elettrica: 2 x batterie AAA
- Durata di a batteria: Approximately 200 hours (continuous A4 input, zinc-carbon batteries)
- Dimensioni (L x P x H): 100 x 67 x 17 mm (3.94 x 2.64 x 0.67 inch)
- Pesu: 81 g (2.86 oz) (cumprese batterie)
- Materiale: Plastica
9. Garanzia è Support
KORG products are manufactured to the highest quality standards. For warranty information and technical support, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official KORG websitu. Conservate a vostra prova d'acquistu per e richieste di garanzia.
For further assistance, please contact KORG customer support.
