Adjusting the calibration
The Pitchblack mini comes from the factory with the calibration set to A=440 Hz. If an
adjustment is necessary, you can do so within a range of 436–445 Hz.
1. PresstheCALIBbuon.
The current calibration seing will blink for several seconds in the note name
display (Light → Blink).
2. Whilethecurrentcalibrationseingisshowninthenotenamedisplay,pressthe
CALIBbuonagaintoadjusttheseing.
Each time you press the CALIB buon you will cycle through the following seings.
0: 440 Hz, 1: 441 Hz, 2: 442 Hz, 3: 443 Hz, 4: 444 Hz, 5: 445 Hz, 6: 436 Hz,
7: 437 Hz, 8: 438 Hz, 9: 439 Hz
3. Afteryouhaveselectedyourdesiredcalibrationseing,waitapproximatelytwo
secondswithoutpressinganybuons.
The new seing will blink three times in the note name display indicating the cali-
bration has been set. The Pitchblack mini will automatically return to tuner mode.
Thecalibrationseingwillberememberedevenifthepoweristurnedo.However,this
seingwillberesettothefactorydefault(440Hz)ifthebaeryisremovedoriftheadapter
isunplugged.Inaddition,thisseingwillberesettothefactorydefaultifanadapternot
connectedtoanACoutletispluggedintothetuner,evenifthebaeryisinstalled.
Choosing a display mode
The Pitchblack mini allows you to choose one of three display mode seings. The fac-
tory seing is Regularmode.
1. PresstheDISPLAYbuon.
The current seing will blink for several seconds in the note name display (Light
→ Blink).
2. Whentheseingisshowninthenotenamedisplay,presstheDISPLAYbuon
againtosetthedisplaymode.
Each time you press the DISPLAY buon you will cycle through the following seings.
1: Regular
Tune your instrument until the LED at the center of the LED meter is lit. An LED
on the right will light up if the pitch is high, and an LED on the left will light up if
the pitch is low.
is sharp.
is flat.
2: Strobe
Tune your instrument until the LEDs stop running. Since the strobe meter has a
higher precision, it allows you to tune with greater accuracy. The LEDs light up,
running from left to right if the pitch is high and from right to left if the pitch is low.
is sharp.
is flat.
3: Half-strobe
Tune your instrument until the LEDs stop running and only the center LED is lit. The
LEDs on the right will strobe if the pitch is high, and the LEDs on the left will strobe
if the pitch is low. When the pitch is in tune, only the center LED is lit.
is sharp.
is flat.
3. Afteryou’vechosenthedisplaymodeyouwouldliketouse,waitapproximately
twosecondswithoutpressinganybuons.
The note name display will blink two times, the display mode will be set, and the
Pitchblack mini will automatically return to tuner mode. With all display modes,
the tuning guide LEDs indicate whether the pitch is high or low.
will light up
if the pitch is high,
will light up if the pitch is low, and both will light up when
the pitch is in tune.
Thedisplaymodeseingwillberememberedevenifthepoweristurnedo.However,this
seingwillberesettothefactorydefault(Regular)ifthebaeryisremovedoriftheadapter
isunplugged.Inaddition,thisseingwillberesettothefactorydefaultifanadapternot
connectedtoanACoutletispluggedintothetuner,evenifthebaeryisinstalled.
Specications
Scale: 12-note equal temperament
Detectionrange: E0 (20.60 Hz)–C8 (4186 Hz)
Calibrationrange: A4 = 436–445 Hz (1 Hz steps)
Detectionaccuracy: +/-0.1 cent
Inputimpedance: 1 M-ohm (tuner on)
Powersupply:
CR2032 lithium baery (3V) x 2 or AC adapter (9 V, )
Baerylife: approximately 3 hours continuous use with tuner on
(A4 input continuously, display mode: Regular mode)
Currentconsumption: maximum 40 mA
Dimensions(WxDxH): 45 mm x 93 mm x 44 mm/1.77” x 3.66” x 1.73”
(including rubber feet)
Weight: 129 g/4.55 oz (including baery)
Includeditems:
CR2032 lithium baery (3V) x 2
Options(soldseparately):AC adapter (9V, )
* Appearance and specications are subject to change without notice for improvement.
Parts of the Pitchblack mini
Installing the batteries
1 Whilepressingthelocktabontherearofthetuner,openthebaerycover.
2. Inserttwobaeries.Besuretoobservethecorrectpolarityofthebaeries.
3 Closethebaerycover.
The battery backs up any settings you may
have made, including calibration and display
mode seings. If you remove the baery from
the Pitchblack mini or if the baery runs low,
the calibration will reset to A=440 Hz and the
display mode seing will reset to Regular.
TheseseingswillberesettothefactorydefaultifanadapternotconnectedtoanACoutlet
ispluggedintothetuner,evenifthebaeryisinstalled.
When the baery nears the end of its life, the note name display will blink. When this
happens, install a new baery as soon as possible.
Connections
Turnothepowerofalldevicesbeforeyoumakeanyconnectionstoavoiddamagingyour
equipment.
TheINPUTandBYPASSjacksaremono.Stereo(TRS)cableswillnotwork.
Ifthetunerbecomesunstablewhileitisbeingoperated,spreadthemovablelegs(referto
“PartsofthePitchblackmini”).
INPUT jack
Connect a cable from your instrument to the INPUT jack of the tuner. When you do
this, the calibration seing will blink for several seconds in the note name display.
Connecting a cable to the INPUT jack will turn the power on, but the tuner will not be
in tuner mode. Press the TUNER ON/OFF switch to engage tuner mode.
WhenacableispluggedintotheINPUTjack,theturneristurnedonandstartsconsuming
baerypower.Toconservebaerylife,disconnectthecablefromtheINPUTjackwhennot
inuse.
BYPASS jack
Connect a cable from the BYPASS jack to your other eect pedals or amp. When the
tuner is switched on, the signal from the INPUT jack will be muted for silent tuning.
The Pitchblack mini was designed with a True Bypass circuit. When the tuner is not
active, your tone will not be aected by any of its circuitry.
DC 9 V IN jack
If you use an optional AC adapter for power, ensure that it is 9 volt ( ). Using an
AC adapter other than what Korg recommends may cause a malfunction or damage.
WhenaplugisinsertedintotheDC9VINjack,thebaerycannotbeused.
Tuning
Tuning procedure
1. PresstheTUNERON/OFFswitchtoactivatethetuner.
Because the Pitchblack mini has a True Bypass circuit, you can only tune “silently”,
meaning you will not hear your audio signal through an amp etc.
TheTUNERON/OFFswitchonlyfunctionsifaninstrumentisconnectedtotheINPUTjack.
Ifnoaudiosignalisinputwithin4hours,thetunerwillturnoautomatically.Inad-
dition,therewillbenooutputfromtheBYPASSjack.Ifthisoccurs,presstheTUNER
ON/OFFswitchagaintoactivatethetunerinordertouseyourinstrument.
2. Ifdesired,adjustthecalibrationand/orselectthedisplaymode.(see“Adjusting
thecalibration,”&“Choosingadisplaymode”).
3. Playasinglenoteonyourinstrumentandtuneitsothatthedesirednoteappears
inthenotenamedisplay.
The note name closest to the entered note appears in the note name display.
4. TuneyourinstrumentusingthetuningLEDmeter.
The method for indicating whether your instrument is in tune, sharp or at depends
on which display mode you choose. (see “Choosing a display mode”)
5. Afteryounishtuningyourinstrument,presstheTUNERON/OFFswitchto
turnthetunero.
The tuning LED meter turns o. Now your signal will be heard through your amp.
True BYPASS
jack (mono)
Note name
display
CALIB button
DC 9 V IN jack
Tuning
LED meter
Battery cover
INPUT jack
(mono)
Lock tab
Tuning guide
LEDs
Lock tab
CR2032
CR2032