Introduzione
The TC Electronic POLYTUNE 3 MINI is a compact and versatile polyphonic tuner designed for guitar and bass. It offers fast, accurate tuning with multiple modes, including polyphonic, chromatic, and strobe. Featuring a built-in BONAFIDE BUFFER, it ensures signal integrity through long cable runs and complex pedalboards. This manual provides essential information for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting your POLYTUNE 3 MINI.
Impostare
To begin using your POLYTUNE 3 MINI, follow these steps:
- Collegamento elettrico: Connect a standard 9V DC power supply (not included) to the power input jack on the side of the pedal. Ensure the power supply meets the required specifications (9V DC, center-negative, minimum 100mA).
- Connessione di ingresso: Connect your instrument (guitar or bass) to the INGRESSO jack sul lato destro del pedale utilizzando un cavo standard per strumenti da 1/4 di pollice.
- Connessione di uscita: Collegare il PRODUZIONE jack sul lato sinistro del pedale al tuo amplifier o il pedale successivo nella catena del segnale utilizzando un cavo per strumenti standard da 1/4 di pollice.
- Buffer Mode Selection: The POLYTUNE 3 MINI features a small switch on the side to select between True Bypass and Buffered Bypass modes.
- Vero bypass: When engaged, the pedal provides a completely unaltered signal path when bypassed, preserving your tone.
- Buffered Bypass (BONAFIDE BUFFER): When engaged, the built-in buffer maintains signal strength and clarity over long cable runs and through large pedalboards, preventing tone degradation. This is recommended for most setups.
Image: The POLYTUNE 3 MINI with input and output cables connected, demonstrating a typical setup.
Image: A close-up of the side of the POLYTUNE 3 MINI, highlighting the small switch for selecting between True Bypass and Buffered Bypass modes.
Operativo
The POLYTUNE 3 MINI offers intuitive operation with various tuning modes:
Engaging the Tuner
Press the footswitch to engage the tuner. When engaged, the audio signal is muted, allowing for silent tuning. The bright LED display will illuminate, showing the tuning information.
Image: The POLYTUNE 3 MINI with its bright LED display showing a tuned note, indicating the tuner is active.
Modalità di sintonia
The POLYTUNE 3 MINI automatically detects the tuning mode based on your playing style:
- Polyphonic Tuning: Strum all strings simultaneously to see the tuning status of all six strings at once. This mode is ideal for quick tune-checks during performances. The display will show red indicators for strings that are out of tune and green for those in tune.
- Accordatura cromatica: Play a single string to engage chromatic mode. The display will show the note name and a precise tuning meter, allowing for accurate individual string tuning.
- Strobe Tuning: For extremely precise tuning, hold down the footswitch for a few seconds to activate strobe mode. This mode provides ultra-fast and accurate feedback, ideal for fine-tuning.
Luminosità dello schermo
The display automatically adjusts its brightness to ambient light conditions, ensuring optimal visibility on dark stages or in bright outdoor environments.
Immagine: dall'alto verso il basso view of the POLYTUNE 3 MINI's display, showcasing its clear and bright LED indicators for tuning.
Manutenzione
To ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your POLYTUNE 3 MINI, consider the following maintenance tips:
- Pulizia: Utilizzare un panno morbido e asciutto per pulire l'esterno del pedale. Evitare detergenti abrasivi o solventi, poiché potrebbero danneggiare la finitura o i componenti interni.
- Magazzinaggio: Store the pedal in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. If storing for an extended period, disconnect the power supply.
- Footswitch Care: The footswitch is designed for durability, but avoid excessive force or impact.
- Connessioni via cavo: Controllare periodicamente tutti i collegamenti dei cavi per verificarne il serraggio e l'usura. Collegamenti allentati possono causare perdita di segnale o rumore.
Risoluzione dei problemi
If you encounter issues with your POLYTUNE 3 MINI, try these troubleshooting steps:
| Problema | Possibile causa | Soluzione |
|---|---|---|
| No power/display not lighting up | Incorrect power supply; loose power connection; faulty power supply. | Ensure 9V DC, center-negative power supply is used. Check power cable connection. Try a different power supply. |
| No audio signal when tuner is bypassed | Incorrect cable connections; faulty cables; pedal malfunction. | Verify input/output cables are correctly connected. Test with different cables. Check if the buffer switch is set correctly. |
| Inaccurate tuning readings | Noisy signal; improper playing technique; environmental interference. | Ensure a clean signal from your instrument. Pluck strings firmly and clearly. Avoid excessive background noise. |
| Display flickering or erratic behavior | Unstable power; internal issue. | Use a stable, regulated power supply. If the issue persists, contact customer support. |
Specifiche
- Modello: Polytune 3 Mini
- Peso dell'articolo: 3.53 once (100 grammi)
- Dimensioni del prodotto: 3.66 x 2.01 x 1.73 pollici (3.66"L x 2.01"W x 1.73"H)
- Fonte di energia: Elettrico con cavo
- Voltage: 9 Volt
- Tipo di materiale: Plastica
- Formato del segnale: Analogico
- Interfaccia hardware: Cavo HDMI (Note: This specification might be a data error, as tuners typically do not use HDMI. Please refer to the product's official documentation for accurate interface details.)
- Primo disponibile: 23 aprile 2019
Garanzia e supporto
TC Electronic products are manufactured to high standards and come with a limited warranty. For detailed warranty information, product registration, and technical support, please visit the official TC Electronic webo contattare il servizio clienti. Conservare la ricevuta d'acquisto come prova d'acquisto per eventuali reclami in garanzia.
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