MP-GT1 OWNER'S MANUAL » D00980301A Portable Memory Guitar Trainer Contents 1 ­ Introduction....................................................... 3 Supplied accessories..................................................... 3 Manual conventions..................................................... 3 Precautions for placement and use.............................. 3 . Beware of condensation................................................ 3 About the power supply............................................... 4 Recharging the battery. ................................................ 4 . Recharging with a computer . ........................................ 4 Recharging with a PS-P520 AC adapter............................. 4 Turning the power on and off......................................... 4 To turn the MP-GT1 power on........................................ 4 . To turn the MP-GT1 power off........................................ 4 6 ­ Practice Functions......................................... 18 . Changing playback pitch and tempo ......................... 18 Changing the tempo (TEMPO)...................................... 18 Change tempo without changing pitch (VSA)................. 18 . Change key without changing tempo (KEY).................... 18 Canceling guitar sounds (GUITAR CANCEL)............... 18 Repeat playback of a selected loop............................ 19 Connecting a guitar to practice.................................. 19 Practicing with tracks as they play............................. 19 Using the metronome (METRONOME)....................... 19 Turning the metronome ON and OFF . ............................ 19 2 ­ Part names and functions........................... 5 Top Panel..................................................................... 5 . Front Panel................................................................... 6 Right Side Panel........................................................... 6 Left Side Panel............................................................. 7 . Back Panel. .................................................................. 7 . Home screen................................................................ 8 7 ­ Using Effects.................................................... 20 8 ­ Using the Tuner.............................................. 21 Chromatic tuner mode (AUTO)...................................... 21 Guitar tuner mode (GUITAR)........................................ 21 Oscillator mode (OSC.)............................................... 21 9 ­ Setup Menu Options................................... 22 Cue and review speed . .............................................. 22 Automatic power off. ................................................. 22 . Automatically turning off the backlight.......................... 22 Display contrast......................................................... 22 Backlight brightness................................................... 22 Initializing the unit..................................................... 22 . Formatting the unit quickly.......................................... 23 Formatting the unit completely..................................... 23 3 ­ Connections & MP3 Transfer.................... 10 Making connections................................................... 10 Connecting headphones or speakers............................. 10 Connecting a guitar.................................................... 10 Moving MP3 files to the the MP-GT1..........................11 Copying tracks from a computer....................................11 Preparing MP3 files on a computer ...............................11 Connecting to a computer............................................11 Disconnecting from a computer.....................................11 10 - Using the Information Pages................. 24 File information page (FILE)......................................... 24 . Memory information page (MEMORY). ........................... 24 . System information page (SYSTEM)................................ 24 4 ­ Menus & Settings......................................... 12 Menu items................................................................ 12 Menu overview.......................................................... 12 Using the Menus........................................................ 12 11 ­Effect Lists...................................................... 25 Effect preset list ........................................................ 25 Effect module parameters.......................................... 26 5 ­ Playing and Selecting Tracks.................... 14 Basic track playback functions................................... 14 . Playing a track......................................................... 14 . Pausing a track. ....................................................... 14 . Selecting a track ...................................................... 14 Searching a track...................................................... 14 Adjusting the volume ................................................ 14 Selecting a track to play ............................................. 14 Using the Browse screen to select tracks................... 14 . Setting the play area.................................................. 15 Using the playlist........................................................ 16 Adding tracks to the playlist. ....................................... 16 . Editing the playlist...................................................... 16 ALL CLR: Remove all tracks from the playlist..................... 16 DELETE: Remove one track from the playlist . ................... 16 MOVE: Change the order of tracks..................................17 12 ­ Messages........................................................ 27 13 ­ Recycling the Battery................................ 28 How to remove the rechargeable battery....................... 28 14 ­ Specifications................................................ 29 Rated audio input and output....................................... 29 Audio performance ................................................... 29 Other specifications................................................... 29 Minimum computer requirements.................................. 29 Stored settings........................................................... 30 Dimensions................................................................. 30 Repeat and single-track playback (PLAY MODE).........17 TASCAM MP-GT1 1 ­ Introduction Thank.you.very.much.for.purchasing.the.TASCAM. MP-GT1.Portable.Memory.Guitar.Trainer..Please.read. this.Owner's.Manual.carefully.before.using.the.unit.in. order.to.maximize.your.use.of.all.its.features..We.hope. that.you.will.enjoy.using.this.trainer.for.many.years.to. come.. The.MP-GT1.is.a.flash.memory.(1.GB).music.player. that.has.been.optimized.for.practicing.guitar..If.you. run.into.a.phrase.on.a.recording.that.is.too.difficult. for.you.to.learn.by.ear.at.ordinary.speed,.you.can.play. and.loop.the.music.at.a.slower.speed.to.study.the.part.. Furthermore,.the.dedicated.guitar.input.allows.you.to. use.the.unit's.built-in.effects.as.you.play.along.with.the. music..Using.a.computer,.you.can.also.transfer.music.as. MP3s.easily.from.audio.CDs.and.other.sources.to.the. MP-GT1.. Supplied accessories In.addition.to.this.manual,.the.following.accessories.are. supplied. Please.contact.the.store.where.you.purchased.this.unit.. if.any.of.these.accessories.are.missing.or.have.been. damaged.during.transportation.. NOTE · Quick.Start.Guide. ......................................................1 . · Mini-B.USB.cable.......................................................1 · An.insertion.sheet.......................................................1 . · Warranty.card..............................................................1 We recommend that you keep the original box and packing materials for transportation of this unit. Manual conventions In.this.manual,.we.use.the.following.conventions: · If.a.fixed.onscreen.indicator.(i.e..one.which.cannot. change).is.shown,.it.is.written.like.this:.VSA. · Controls.and.keys.on.the.MP-GT1.are.written.like. this:.MENU. · We.use.the.term."key".to.describe.the.push-button. controls.on.the.MP-GT1. · Messages.shown.on.the.display.are.written.like.this:. Are you sure?.. Precautions for placement and use The.MP-GT1.may.be.used.in.most.areas,.but.to.maintain. top.performance,.and.prolong.operating.life,.observe.the. following.notes,.precautions.and.environmental.conditions: · As.the.unit.may.become.hot.during.operation,.always. leave.sufficient.space.above.the.unit.for.ventilation.. Do.not.install.this.unit.in.a.confined.space.such.as.a. bookcase,.and.do.not.put.anything.on.top.of.the.unit. · Avoid.installing.this.unit.on.top.of.any.heat-generating.electrical.device.such.as.a.power.amplifier. · Make.sure.that.the.unit.is.mounted.in.a.level.position. for.correct.operation. · The.voltage.supplied.to.the.unit.should.match..the. voltage.as.printed.on.the.rear.panel..If.you.are.in.any. doubt.regarding.this.matter,.consult.an.electrician. · Avoid.exposing.it.to.extremes.of.temperature.and. · Keep.the.unit.away.from.strong.magnetic.fields.(TV. sets,.computer.monitors,.large.electric.motors,.etc.). 40°C.(32°F.and.104°F). humidity.and.avoid.mechanical.shocks.and.vibration. · The.nominal.temperature.should.be.between.0°C.and. · Relative.humidity.should.be.30.to.80.percent. Beware of condensation If.the.unit.is.moved.from.a.cold.to.a.warm.place,. or.used.after.a.sudden.temperature.change,.there. is.a.danger.of.condensation;.vapor.in.the.air.could. condense.on.the.internal.mechanism,.making.correct. operation.impossible..To.prevent.this,.or.if.this.occurs,. let.the.player.sit.for.one.or.two.hours.at.the.new.room. temperature.before.using. TASCAM MP-GT1 1 ­ Introduction About the power supply The.MP-GT1.uses.a.built-in.lithium.ion.battery.that.can. be.recharged.by.connecting.the.unit.to.a.computer.with. the.included.USB.cable..You.can.also.use.an.AC.adapter. (sold.separately).to.power.the.unit.and.recharge.the. battery. When.new,.the.battery.charge.lasts.about.8.hours. NOTE When you purchase the MP-GT1, the battery is not fully charged. Please charge it before use or use it with an AC adapter (sold separately). Recharging the battery Recharging with a computer To.charge.the.battery.using.a.computer,.connect.the.unit. to.the.computer.using.the.included.USB.cable.and.turn. the.computer.on.if.it.is.off.and.not.transmitting.power.to. the.unit.. Connect.the.MP-GT1.directly.to.the.computer.. Recharging.cannot.be.guaranteed.if.a.USB.hub.is.used. between.the.computer.and.the.MP-GT1.. Recharging.takes.about.6.hours.(when.the.MP-GT1. power.is.OFF).. If.the.MP-GT1's.power.is.turned.ON.when.it.is.being. recharged.from.a.computer,.it.is.automatically.treated. by.the.computer.as.a.connected.USB.drive..(See. "Connecting.to.a.computer".on.page.11.) Recharging with a PS-P520 AC adapter (sold separately) Connect.the.AC.adapter.to.the.MP-GT1's.DC IN 5V.jack. and.plug.the.adapter.into.a.working.power.outlet.. Recharging.takes.about.3.hours.. You.can.use.the.MP-GT1.when.it.is.connected.to.an.AC. adapter.and.recharging.. Furthermore,.the.recharging.time.is.the.same.whether. the.MP-GT1.power.is.ON.or.OFF.. NOTE . The indicator at the right side of the display shows the battery's charging status. It lights orange while charging and goes out when charging is complete. Battery indicator Turning the power on and off To turn the MP-GT1 power on Slide.the.POWER.switch.in.the.direction.of.the.arrow. and.hold.it.until."TASCAM".appears.on.the.screen.. Release.the.switch. The.MP-GT1.starts.and.the.home.screen.appears.. To turn the MP-GT1 power off Slide.the.POWER.switch.in.the.direction.of.the.arrow. and.hold.it.until."Trainer series".appears.on.the.screen.. Release.the.switch..The.MP-GT1.then.shuts.down. TASCAM MP-GT1 2 ­ Part names and functions Top Panel 1 0 9 2 3 4 5 8 7 6 1 Display (LCD) 6 key FX The.display.shows.the.Home.screen.and.the. menus.related.to.using.the.metronome.and.making. operation.and.effect.settings..(See."Home.screen".on. page.8.) 2 Wheel. Press.this.key.to.open.the.EFFECT.screen..When.the. home.screen.. 7 key I/O EFFECT.screen.is.open,.press.this.key.to.return.to.the. Use.to.select.items.and.change.values.when.using. menus.and.the.effect.section.. 3 ENTER key Use.this.key.to.set.the.IN.and.OUT.points.to.set.a. section.for.loop.playback.. When.both.IN.and.OUT.points.are.set,.pressing. this.key.again.will.clear.these.points..(See."Repeat. playback.of.a.selected.loop".on.page.19.) 8 key ¥? Press.this.key.to.confirm.a.selection.when.using. menus.and.the.effect.section.and.to.advance.to.the. next.screen. 4 LOOP key Press.this.key.to.start.playback.or.to.pause.playback. at.the.current.position.. When.the.METRONOME.screen.is.open,.press.thi ...