Owner's 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-60's 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-60's power if no operation or adjustment is made within 70 minutes after any button is pressed. Count · Disabling the Auto Power Off Function To disable the Auto Power Off function, first turn off the DB-60's 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-60's 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-60's 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 Stand 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 button to switch to 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 time--hold 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 1 120 BEAT 4 2 100 BEAT 4 3 130 BEAT 3 4 90 BEAT 2-3 5 5 6 7 8 120 130 110 115 PATTERN PATTERN PATTERN PATTERN 1 5 6 15 2 4 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 time--hold 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 4 2 3 Level settings of ACCENT and NOTE buttons ACCENT 4. Select a Style with the TEMPO/VALUE The DB-60's 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] 1 2 3 4 8-BEAT 1 8-BEAT 2 8-BEAT 3 16-BEAT 1 5 6 7 8 16-BEAT 2 SHUFFLE 1 SHUFFLE 2 FUNK 9 10 11 12 DANCE 1 DANCE 2 COUNTRY REGGAE 13 14 15 16 CLAVE 3-2 CLAVE 2-3 RUMBA BOSSA NOVA 17 18 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 button to switch to Mi ...