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The CAT Users Manual - AxCent Tuning Systems

1. Computer System Pg 38 Chapter 14 Optional External Battery Battery Operation The Optional Nickel Metal Hydride battery NiMH is custom designed for the Performer It provides power for your guitar for up to eight hours even if you make a tuning change every minute If you aren t making many tuning changes it will last much longer The battery s construction allows rapid recharging Should you need to play and don t have a charged battery the power supply can power the guitar and charge batteries at the same time If properly cared for the battery is good for an average of 500 recharge cycles Powering the Performer with a Battery Power the system with the optional rechargeable 12 Volt NiMH battery using the 20 inch battery power cable This cable has a 7 pin DIN connector for the guitar connection and a 5 pin DIN connector for the battery connection Plug one end into the battery and the other into the guitar While running on a battery turn on the power by plugging the battery and cord into the guitar Unplugging turns power off Note As with normal power DO NOT unplug the battery while the motors are moving during a tuning change If power is removed during a motor move the system will most likely require a String Align to be performed to enable proper operation again See String Align in Chapter 8 if necessary The LCD Backlight stays lit at all times whether on battery or power supply Operating T
2. Using Stretch Mode In Stretch mode you are asked to set the number of cycles between 1 and 10 One complete cycle consists of the Arms moving to the full down position up to the full up position and finally returning to the position of STD tuning 1 After manually stretching your new strings select Maint from the Main menu 2 In the Maintenance Menu Maint select Stretch ResetMemory ResetTouch Battery Stretch The Stretch Strings cycles screen is now displayed Stretch Strings cycles 1 3 Use the up and down arrow buttons to set the number of cycles 5 cycles are recommended 4 Press SEL The arms move through the number of Stretch cycles programmed The status of the moves is displayed on the LCD Aborting Stretch To abort Stretch Mode simply press the END button on the keypad during the stretch process The system stops the motors at the end of the current stretch cycle Chapter 8 The Maintenance Menu Pg 19 Chapter 9 Editing amp Footswitch Overview It s easy to create and edit tunings with the Performer The process is logical and fairly self explanatory The Edit process involves e Setting the particular notes of the tuning e Setting any temperament desired e Naming both the Tuning and the Tuning Menu containing the tuning e Setting the speed for that tuning change e Programming the footswitch sequence While it sounds complicated its not and it makes it possible to
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4. Variable Speed Recommended Strings Brands Scale Lengths String Gauge Sets Hex Pickup Sensors Height Magnets Motor Noise 2 cents 1 cent increments 10cents 50 cents 10 cents 25 cents 50 cents 50 cents 336 permanent memory 96 programmable 6 STD in background of each tuning Less than one second per 1 2 musical step change Set by Beats per Minute BPM amp number of Beats for tuning change BFC D Addario reinforced 24 5 8 25 Ya 9 42 9 46 10 46 11 48 11 49 12 52 Strings 1 and 2 020 clearance Strings 3 and 4 025 clearance Strings 5 and 6 030 clearance Required The amount of motor noise is relative to the impedance of the pickup winding and will vary from guitar to guitar Rhythm Pickup Treble Pickup Signal to Noise Ratio 2 4 mV p p typ 8 12 mV p p typ Guitar audio voltages were determined by strumming the guitar and reading the voltage output of the pickups using three strumming forces Light Strum 175 mV p p Medium Strum 350 mV p p Heavy Strum 700 mV p p Rhythm 3 mV Treble 10 mV 35 dB 25 dB 41 dB 31 dB 47 dB 37 dB Appendix D System Specifications Pg D1 Appendix E Glossary Action String height above the fret board Height is measured at the 12th fret from the top of the fret to the bottom of the string s Altered Tuning Any tuning that is other than Standard Tuning Arms The part of the Mechanica
5. You now are in this particular Tuning Menu s Tuning Window as shown above where you can choose any of the six tunings shown All tunings in the Performer are accessed in this way in the Artist and Preset Libraries as well as the ClipBoard The discussion below illustrates how to select tunings from a particular Tuning Window Use of Bottom Row of Pushbuttons while in a Tuning Window rou osr eor coy ms eno A Ls The Functions for the bottom row of Pushbuttons the four Arrows DEL and SEL buttons are different while in a Tuning Window In this case they are used to select the tunings shown in the Window This is explained below The first button on the left of the bottom row down arrow selects the first tuning in the Window BM7 the second button up arrow selects the second tuning Bm7 the third selects the third and so on For example in the Tuning Window pictured above BM9 the third tuning in this Window is selected by pressing the left Arrow button the third button on the bottom row B7 is selected with the DEL button and so on For example select B13 from this window by pressing the SEL button The LCD reflects your selection as shown in the screen below BM7 Bm7 BM9 Bm9 B7 B13 moving to B13 BM7 Bm7 BM9 Bm9 B7 B13 B D G A CH F The system changes to this tuning and the notes for each string of the tuning are displayed on the LCD as shown in the lower screen
6. in inoperative Chapter 10 e Footswitch does not e No values entered in Enter values in Footswitch Sequence See operate while in a Artist Footswitch Sequence Footswitch in Chapter 9 Library Tuning Window e Random and erratic Touchup is required after Turn system power off wait 5 seconds and turn operational problems capo is removed power back on re boot Calibration corrupted Perform String Align User area defaults If problem persists perform Reset Memory corrupted Remember to have your Artist Library tunings written down first See Reset Memory in Chapter 8 If problem persists perform RomCal See RomCal in Chapter 8 e Power Supply not Power Supply may not be Ensure Power Supply is plugged into the wall powering up plugged into wall outlet outlet Guitar may not be plugged Ensure guitar is plugged into Power Supply into power supply If necessary replace 3 4 Amp fuse in the power Fuse in Power Supply may supply See Power Supply Maintenance in be blown Chapter 13 If necessary replace the 2 5 amp guitar fuse See Guitar Fuse in Chapter 13 Call your TransPerformance service Representative if necessary e Power Supply operates Guitar may not be plugged Plug in guitar but guitar won t play into Power Supply Replace main fuse See Guitar Fuse in Main guitar fuse is blown Chapter 13 e Both top and bottom rows Water or some other liquid Power down turn power off and allow to dry
7. A ground strap is mounted to the underside of the bridge The other end of the bridge ground strap mounts to the Chapter 11 Guitar System Pg 33 ground lug on the Baseplate of the mechanical device This grounds the strings to the audio system Adjusting the Truss Rod Your guitar is set up according to the action you requested at the time of purchase If you desire to reset the truss rod you can do so as long as the changes are not major Any truss rod adjustment may require resetting intonation If you adjust the truss rod in your guitar and experience any problems in the operation of your Performer please refer to Troubleshooting Chapter 15 or if needed call a TransPerformance service technician Setting Intonation Intonation is set on the Roller Bridge using the 6 screws on the backside of the bridge toward the heel of the guitar Intonation is set at the factory according to the action and string gauge you requested at the time of purchase Adjustments to intonation are allowable If you adjust the intonation in your guitar and you experience any problems in the operation of your Performer please refer to Troubleshooting Chapter 15 or if needed call a TransPerformance service technician Hex Pickups Six small hex pickups are mounted to the bridge one just below each string These pickups are used only during Touch Ups On Screen Tuner OST and Calibration and have no effect on the guitar s so
8. In simple terms the calibration equations allow the guitar to change tunings while you play or while the strings are muted There is never a need to re calibrate the system over the life of the guitar as long as no major adjustments to string height or the neck s truss rod have occurred Touch Up The Touch Up feature is used to tune up the strings After pressing the TCH key and giving the strings a strum the computer acquires the fundamental frequency of each string accesses the calibration equations and corrects any string that needs correction Standard tuning STD is used as a reference point for all other tunings in the system Using this method a Touch Up at STD corrects every tuning in the guitar in a single strum Touch Up is a snapshot in time so the current state of temperature and humidity are automatically considered in the frequency correction A Touch Up can be done any number of times in a row as the touch up routine forces the strings to converge at the requested note See Touch Up Mode Chapter 10 for detailed information on the Touch Up feature Software Convention The system adheres to the following software conventions throughout e SEL The system accepts any changes made and proceeds in the routine e END The system rejects any changes and exits the routine e Question Prompts are generally answered by SEL Yes or END No Display of the Tunings 1 The current state of tuning
9. Maint is where the most commonly used maintenance features are found The Maintenance Menu has more than 4 possible selections to choose from In fact it has 6 In other words since only 4 choices are shown on the LCD at a time you must use the up or down Arrow buttons to scroll up or down to access the fifth and sixth selections in the Maintenance Menu Notice how the Menu wraps continuously in any direction To enter the Maintenance Menu simply highlight Maint in the Main Menu and press SEL The six components of the Maintenance Menu are the String Alignment Procedure StringAlign ROM Calibration Procedure RomCal Reset Memory function ResetMemory Reset Touchups function ResetTouch Battery Display Window Battery and Automatic String Stretch Mode Stretch RomCal ResetTouch Stretch StringAlign ResetMemory Battery String Alignment Procedure StringAlign The String Alignment procedure is the most important feature in the Maintenance Menu Your ability to keep your Performer running properly and virtually problem free is largely dependent upon your understanding and proper use of this procedure Proper use of the String Alignment Procedure using the correct strings and correctly installing the strings is about all that is necessary to keep your Performer operating trouble free See Installing and Replacing Strings in Chapter 11 for suggestions on how to terminate strings at the machine heads using
10. The Preset Library is in permanent memory and is set at INS to Glossary Pg E2 the factory The actual tunings and notes of those tunings in the Preset Library that was shipped with your guitar are dependent upon the string gauge and note range you requested when you placed your original order Prompt A message instruction or question displayed on the LCD that informs the user about current status of the system or alerts the user to execute some function Pushbuttons Also called buttons keys or keypad All features in the Performer are accessed and enabled with the pushbuttons Pushbuttons are located on the face of the guitar above the rhythm pickup Range See Operating Range Reboot Reset the computer system In the Performer turning power off and then back on again reboots the system Rhythm Pickup The audio pickup in the guitar closest to the neck Rom Cal The process the Performer uses to reinitialize the calibration equations Scale Length Length measured from Nut to Bridge Same as Play Length Scroll To use the many features in the Performer the up down and sideways Arrow pushbuttons are used to move or scroll through the menu structure to highlight a desired selection SEL Select This Pushbutton enters whatever menu item is highlighted and once in a particular menu enables whatever function is highlighted on the LCD SEL also represents a yes answer to quest
11. of Pushbuttons may be shorting out Turn the system off and back on again the inoperative Pushbuttons or LCD system will attempt to correct itself While system is powered and LCD is alternately flashing bright and dim use your finger to gently but firmly press on the Arm that is most upward from the face of the guitar When the jammed Arm is free the LCD will display the Main Menu and pushbutton will be operative Immediately perform String Align See String Align in Chapter 8 If problem persists call your TransPerformance service Representative Chapter 15 Troubleshooting Pg 47 Audio Problems Probable Cause Noise is created two ways e Noise is bleeding through the pickups Audio noise level higher than expected when using special effects Excessive noise coming from tuning device during tuning change Hum present in the guitar amplifier Magnetic induction from the motors into the pickups Mechanical vibration through the body When using a processor that raises the noise floor such as a distortion or boost the signal to noise ratio is lowered and the motor noise is effectively amplified String s installed is too small in diameter gauge Springs need adjustment String s installed or manually tuned incorrectly Power supply is too close to the pickups Noise can be reduced by Ensuring all magnetic shields are properly installed as shipped Ensuring pickups are solid
12. starting from string 6 on the left All Chapter 7 The Main Menu amp Play Menu Pg 11 tunings in the Performer are accessed in this way Press END to return to the Tuning Menu Note If you press buttons faster than the system can change the Performer remembers the button sequence pressed and executes the commands in that order In addition to the particular tunings in each window Standard Tuning is always available as well See Background Std Tuning Chapter 10 Main Menu The Main Menu is the starting point for all Performer operations The Main Menu contains the Play Menu and Maintenance Menu All Menu features in the Performer lie below these top two components of the Main Menu A detailed description of each menu follows Play Menu Play The Play Menu is where you will spend most of your time with the Performer It contains all of your tunings and much more The Play Menu has more than 4 possible selections to choose from In fact it has 6 In other words since only 4 choices are shown on the LCD at a time you must use the up or down Arrow buttons to scroll up or down to access the fifth and sixth selections in the Play Menu Notice how the Menu wraps continuously in any direction To enter the Play Menu simply highlight Play in the Main Menu and press SEL The six components of the Play Menu are the Artist Library ArtistLib Create Tuning CreateTuning The Preset Library PresetLib Clip Boar
13. the entire tuning system to be tempered by plus or minus 50 cents Remember that any temperament set in Tune Temper adds to or subtracts from any temperament adjustment already made in an Individual Tuning Note or String Temperament Setting Tune Temper When the Tune Temper Adjust screen is displayed on the LCD as shown Tune Temper Adjust temper 50 Use the Up or Down Arrows to set the all tunings sharp or flat up to 50 cents each way Hit SEL or END when done SEL will accept your changes and END will reject any changes that were made Resetting Tune Temper to 0 Use the DEL button to quickly get back to zero Remember that any temperament set in Tune Temper works on all tunings in the Performer String Tempering String Tempering can be used to temper any string s sharp or flat in all tunings You may find that for your particular style of play one or more of the strings in all tunings seem a bit sharp or flat This may reflect your playing style and attack Also strings tend to drift higher in frequency when first strummed This effect is most noticeable on the larger strings when they are tuned to lower notes and played very hard If you play very hard you can temper the string to as much as 25 cents flat on any string You can also temper any string sharp as much as 10 cents You can always use Edit Mode for a particular tuning to achieve more individualized temperament if desired
14. Before executing a Reset Memory it is strongly advised that you write down your tunings and other Artist Library settings If you ever need to utilize Reset Memory you must reprogram all of your tunings and related settings back into the Artist Library What Reset Memory Does The following list documents the parameters reset to default during a Reset memory 1 All Artist Library Menus are renamed MENU 1 through MENU 16 All Artist Library tunings are reset to Standard STD with all their temperaments set to 0 All Footswitch Sequences are reset to 1 2 3 4 5 6 S All tuning changes are reset to Full Speed Beats per Minute is reset to 120 and Beats for Change is reset to 4 All tuning temperaments are reset to 0 All string temperaments are reset to 0 Reset Touch is performed in both Preset and Artist Libraries All Clipboard tunings are reset to STD Stage Mode delay is reset to 2 seconds and Stage Mode is disabled turned off 2 Dax FUN Chapter 8 The Maintenance Menu Pg 17 Executing a Reset Memory Be sure a Reset Memory is necessary Reset Memory should be performed only when directed by the Maintenance and Trouble Shooting sections of this manual or when instructed by a TransPerformance repair technician When ResetMemory is selected the LCD will ask Reset Artist Memory followed by Are You Sure To abort ResetMemory press END after either question The system will not reset By p
15. Library you must either exit the Preset Library and Enter the Artist Library by using the END and SEL pushbuttons or you can auto launch to the Artist Library by hitting the INS key to be able to Insert the Tuning After your Preset Library Tuning is copied press END until you go back out to the Play Menu Then use the right or left Arrow button to highlight the ArtistLib Enter the Artist Library then proceed to the desired destination for your copied tuning and insert Note The above process can be done automatically by using the INS key just after you have copied a tuning while still within a Preset Library Delete DEL The Delete DEL button is used during the Editing process and to select tunings in a Tuning Window DEL also makes it easy to erase unwanted characters while naming tunings and Tuning Menus Tuning Windows and while programming the footswitch sequence It can also be used to quickly bring a number back to its minimum value while editing a number field To use DEL during Editing use the left right Arrow buttons to move the cursor underline to beneath the character you wish to delete and press DEL Whatever character the cursor is beneath is erased and all characters shift to the left Hint To erase an entire line all characters move the cursor to the far left and then press the DEL button as many times as necessary While in a Tuning Window where tunings are accessed DEL corresponds to the fif
16. Reset PresetLib no END yes SEL 4 Press SEL for yes Press END to skip the Preset Library and to proceed to the Touch Up registers in the Artist Library The Are You Sure prompt is next Are You Sure no END yes SEL 5 Press SEL Press END to proceed to the Touch Up registers in the Artist Library Then the same two questions are asked regarding the Artist Library Reset ArtistLib yes SEL no END 6 Press SEL Press END for no as above Are You Sure no END yes SEL 7 Press SEL Press END for no as above After answering yes to both questions in either Library Touch Up registers are cleared in that Library Battery Menu Battery The Battery feature is used to check the voltage of the system while being powered by the power supply or the optional 12 V NiMH battery See Chapter 14 for a detailed description of the use and operation of the battery and associated software Chapter 8 The Maintenance Menu Automatic String Stretch Mode Stretch Stretch mode provides you with a method to stretch a new set of strings and work them in before beginning to play your guitar Stretch mode does not replace the manual stretch you would normally give new strings rather it helps settle and seat the strings around the nut bridge and tailpiece After executing Stretch mode new strings tend to behave more predictably leading to more accurate tuning changes
17. TCH If you don t Touch Up the system thinks the capo is still on and will operate as such until a TCH is executed without the capo installed Note You can change tunings and perform most other normal operations while a capo is installed on the guitar Reminder Always Touch Up after removing the capo Capo Mode is turned on automatically by executing a Touch Up with the capo installed and it is turned off automatically by executing a Touch Up with no capo installed The system thinks the capo is still on until a Touch Up is performed with no capo installed This can be done while in any tuning Tension Adjust Mode The Tension Adjust mode has been added to ensure trouble free operation and runs secretly in the background each time a Touch Up is performed unless Stage Mode is enabled The Tension Adjust mode is comprised of a series of tests to see if the system software and the string tensions are properly aligned If the alignment test fails the Tension Adjust mode is invoked and the LCD prompts the artist to execute a series of steps to re align the string tensions The tasks include unlocking the string s slowly adjusting the string s tensions and tightening the string lock s The artist is prompted by messages on the LCD to easily complete the alignment The Tension Adjust routine includes a screen to prompt you to tighten or loosen the string as needed This screen includes an eagle that flies to the center of the
18. When you plug a new discharged cold battery watch the charge rate If the charge rate goes to trickle almost immediately that is the green LED stays continuously illuminated wait a few minutes and cycle the power switch off then on You can also disconnect and reconnect the battery This will put the charger into the correct mode to properly and safely charge your battery Battery Disposal NOTE This environmentally safe battery does not require special disposal and can be placed in normal municipal waste However it is recyclable If you would like to recycle this battery call INMETCO at 724 758 2800 Due to the nature of their construction these batteries do not require an OSHA MSDS Chapter 14 Optional External Battery Pg 40 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting Display Messages Error Messages and Probable Cause Solution Problem Descriptions Message displayed while requesting a tuning change Outside Limits Execute String Align Message displayed while requesting a particular tuning change Too Fast Slow Down BATTERY EMPTY POWERDOWN REPLACE BATTERY NOW Enter Pass Code code Enter Pass Code Incorrect Pass Code Startup Message on the second line of the display the first line XXXXXXXXXXX System Resetting Itself can say a few different things Startup Message Change Internal battery System Resetting Itself Tuning move requested will move the mechanical Arms outside of their operati
19. adjusts the strings back into pitch Shutting Down Unplug your system The system can be unplugged at any time no matter what is on the LCD screen or where you are within the Menu Structure without affecting computer memory However if power is removed while the motors are moving during a tuning change or if a string breaks while the motors are moving you will most likely need to perform a String Align to realign the mechanical device See String Align in Chapter 8 or Installing and Replacing Strings in Chapter 11 in case of a broken string Chapter 4 Quick Start Pg 5 Chapter 5 Setting Up the System Connecting the Power Supply The Performer is powered with a 12 Volt power supply that plugs into a normal wall outlet and converts 115 230 VAC 50 60 Hz to 12 VDC The system can also be powered with a 12 VDC NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride Battery See Optional External Battery Chapter 14 A 7 pin DIN jack is located on the edge of the guitar next to the audio jack and a DB9 connector is located on the rear of the power supply Notice that the 22 foot power cord has the corresponding connectors on each end to match Connect the 7 pin DIN end of the 22 foot power cord to the guitar and the other end to the power supply Be sure to tighten the screws on the DB9 connector to the power supply Powering the System You can turn the system on and off by using the on off switch on the power supply by plugging
20. and humidity changes etc to bring the guitar into tune whenever you want Each time the system is Touched Up the calibration equations are updated and corrections are stored in memory All tunings are relative to and corrected by a Touch Up at Standard Tuning This means a Touch Up at Standard tuning brings Standard into tune and also makes the calibration equations adjustments to all the other tunings as well This relieves the necessity to Touch Up every tuning if a string stretches the temperature changes etc However a Touch Up may be performed on any tuning at any time Touchup STD Tuning Requirement The first touch up in each Library Artist Library or Preset Library requires a move to and Touch Up first at STD for a point of reference then a Touch Up in whatever tuning you selected TCH in This mandatory touch up of STD tuning maintains a balance between the system calibration equations and their relation to STD tuning After the first Touch Up in each tuning Library when you select TCH only the current tuning is Touched Up as long as you remain in that Library For example When you enter either Library and select a Touch Up for the first time Standard Tuning STD is touched up then the tuning for which you selected TCH is touched up From this point on TCH touches up only the current tuning unless and until you actually leave the entire Library back to the Play Menu which resets the need for a Touch Up at S
21. both Bridge rollers may need oil Setup of the guitar may have been changed and system may need new calibration Bridge not mounted securely or other setup problem String s are slipping through the String lock String s have fallen off the string roller s at the Arm Strings need replacing Identify which string does not have a dot after the string number and re pluck that string Strum slower and more consistently during Touch Up See Touch Up in Chapter 10 Strum at the 12th fret during Touch Up If needed use OST and strum to check if the string is being read or not If string not read during OST call a TransPerformance service representative Verify that hex pickups are set to correct height See Hex Pickups in Chapter 11 Call your TransPerformance service Representative Perform a String Align See String Align in Chapter 8 Install new set of strings See Installing and Replacing Strings in Chapter 11 Oil bridge rollers with good quality light machine oil See Lubricating the Roller Bridge in Chapter 12 Check setup of guitar Perform String Align See String Align in Chapter 8 Ensure strings are held securely in the String Lock Visually inspect string rollers If string has slipped off the roller loosen string and reposition the string on the roller and re tension Install new string s Chapter 15 Troubleshooting Pg 44 Touch Up n
22. chapters to learn how to use the Performer s many advanced capabilities Each Menu feature and pushbutton has its own section in the manual with complete details and instructions for how to perform each particular operation Other sections explain how you run the system and keep it operating properly The Appendices contain block diagrams that provide details of menu structure and processes involved in operating the Performer as well as other information you ll find useful Flip through the manual find whatever section you need and learn the system as you go Once you have read and understand these sections you will be able to fully utilize the many capabilities of your Performer The system software is written in such a way to automatically keep the system operating in peak alignment but if you should ever experience any problems operating the system the Troubleshooting section will guide you to a solution It will help you identify the problem and send you to the appropriate chapter in the manual to help solve it A Glossary is provided at the end of this manual to help familiarize you with some of the terminology associated with the Performer and as a reference source to aid in reading the manual The Performer system requires no computer programming skills and is easy to use Don t be intimidated Start with the Quick Start section and then reference the desired sections of this manual to learn more about your new Performer a
23. flexibility in how you use the tunings in each Tuning Window in the Artist Library The Footswitch Sequence The Footswitch Sequence controls the order that tunings are selected when you press on the footswitch Both Artist Library and Preset Library Tuning Menus are factory set with the Footswitch Sequence 1 2 3 4 5 6 S However only in the Artist Library you can set this sequence to whatever you like and each Tuning Menu can have its own unique sequence with up to 15 characters The Footswitch Sequence is programmed in the Edit Mode Al Tuning Windows in the Artist Library can have their own unique footswitch programming Each Window has only one Footswitch Sequence and the sequence can be set while editing any one of the six tunings in each Window Entering Edit Footswitch Sequence Mode Press the Edit button EDT while in any tuning in the Artist Library The Edit Tuning or Foot Switch Prompt shown below is displayed on the LCD Edit Tuning or FtSwitch opE SEL FtSwitch END Choose FtSwitch by pressing END This brings you to the Edit Footswitch Sequence screen shown below Now the six tunings in this Window are displayed across the top row of the LCD with EDIT SEQ 12345658 displayed on the bottom row as shown below opE opG opD opA opC Drd EDIT SEQ 1234568S You are now ready to set the order in which the tunings in this Window will be selected with each press on the footswitch Editing t
24. in the manual you will soon experience the thrill of touching up and changing tunings during a song Get ready to experiment with different tunings and fingerings and the many new worlds that open up with them You ll be playing new riffs you ve never dreamed of and be able to put them together in a song in ways never before possible or simply and easily play any song in the tuning it was originally composed in The Performer is so packed with useful features and yet so easy to operate that the sky is the limit Let your imagination run wild and enjoy Throughout the manual you will be directed to navigate to menus and software modes via pathways For example the instructions could direct you to go to the Modal A tuning menu in the Preset Library by citing the pathway as follows Main Play Preset Lib Modals Modal A The Quick Start chapter is preceded by the System Overview chapter that will introduce you to the conventions and nomenclature used throughout the rest of the manual Subsequent sections describe all features and operations of the Performer in detail Maintenance and Trouble Shooting sections follow with other information Appendices Index and Glossary The Quick Start section provides an introduction to Performer terminology and operation When you follow the instructions in the Quick Start section even as a first time user you ll soon be up and running After you complete the Quick Start tutorial use the subsequent
25. its respective servomotor The computer controls the motors which adjust the actual tensions of the strings Important An important characteristic of the mechanical device for the user to understand is the balance between the force of the springs visible just below the bridge and the force of the guitar strings The small motors that move each Arm have a limited amount of power The springs are used to offset the force that the strings exert to bring the forces on the motors into their allowable range These springs are set at the factory according to the brand and gauge of Strings requested by the artist at the time of purchase While it may be possible to run different brands of the same gauge strings it is not possible to run heavier gauge strings without sending the guitar back to the factory for adjustments It is possible to run lighter gauge strings but the system may not Touch Up as accurately or run as smoothly and quietly Mechanical Device Maintenance The Performer is designed to require minimal maintenance The mechanical part of the system has been constructed with high precision components and operates under close tolerances Under normal operating conditions no regular schedule of lubrication or maintenance is required for any component of the mechanical device Adjusting Spring s Do not adjust the springs in the mechanical device unless directed by a TransPerformance service technician Proper mechanical oper
26. of the Maintenance Menu Functions This protects you from initiating any of these functions by mistake and executing any unwanted operations Since these operations perform major software adjustments you only want to perform them when you really need and want to The Enter Pass Code screen is displayed on the LCD The Pass Code is preset as 1 2 3 4 Enter Pass Code code Sequentially press the first four Arrow buttons left to right buttons 1 2 3 and 4 Enter Pass Code Hit SEL code 1234 The calibration in ROM memory is forwarded into the RAM memory and the system performs a String Align Complete the String Align procedure That s all there is to it You now have the original factory calibration intact within the system software and the mechanical system is aligned properly The Performer should be ready for play Reset Memory ResetMemory The Reset Memory Function resides in the Maintenance Menu Select it only when you are sure you need to Reset Memory resets all Artist Library tunings and system parameters to their default values Reset Memory does not affect the tunings in the Preset Library Execute a Reset Memory only when directed by the Maintenance and Trouble Shooting sections of this manual or when instructed by a TransPerformance repair technician CAUTION Selecting Reset Memory initializes all user created menu names tuning names their notes and temperaments to their default settings
27. of values and data within the system software DEL Delete This Pushbutton erases characters displayed on the LCD screen during the Editing process or resets them to their minimum values DIN Connector The 7 pin jack mounted in the guitar next to the 1 4 inch audio jack and in the back of the power supply Diagnostic Menu A hidden menu used to access factory adjustments EDT Edit This Pushbutton enables the Edit process when in a menu that allows editing END tThis Pushbutton quits certain actions leaves modes backs out through the menu structure represents a no answer to questions displayed on the LCD and allows you to bypass the startup screens External Battery See Battery Footswitch A footswitch can be used to select tunings allowing the player to keep his or her hands free while changing tunings Foreground Tuning All tunings displayed on the LCD when initially entering a Tuning Window See Background Tuning STD Full Speed tThe fastest speed possible for a tuning change Half Step A one note change For example G is one half step above G Headstock The part of the guitar neck above the nut containing the machine heads where the strings are wound Heel The part of the guitar on the edge of the body opposite the headstock Hex Pickups The 6 pickup sensors mounted in the bracket just below the strings at the front of the bridge The Hex Pickups are used only dur
28. overlap the section of the string that points upward effectively eliminating any possibility of the string slipping in the post Stretch New Strings You should always manually stretch new strings completely when installing them on the Performer As with all guitars the strings can stretch and settle quite a bit When you install new strings on the Performer we recommend that you manually stretch the strings completely along their full lengths This significantly reduces the number of Touch Ups and Tension Adjustments needed as your new strings settle in Changing Replacing Strings while in Tunings Other Than STD The most important aspect of replacing strings is to use the proper brand and gauge You must also manually tune the strings to the correct tensions notes according to the mechanical device s current tuning The String Align procedure will help guide you through the process Therefore you can replace strings while the Performer is in any tuning You just need to know the notes of that tuning and manually tune the strings back to those notes After manually tuning correctly lock the string lock snug Then execute a String Align or if you re in a hurry just Touch Up and begin playing You should however perform a String Align at the earliest possible opportunity Chapter 11 Guitar System Pg 32 Changing Replacing Strings while Unsure of the Current Tuning The best way to change strings is to select STD tunin
29. string How to Install New Strings We recommend that you set the Performer to STD Tuning before removing the old strings It is highly recommended that you get in the habit of changing strings in this way With the system in Standard Tuning you can remove the old strings install the new strings and tension them to the notes of STD and give them the usual stretch Then you can just Touch Up and begin playing if you are in a hurry but be sure to execute a String Align at the earliest opportunity Although this is not the only way to change strings it is the easiest way Read further for other possible ways to change or replace strings and how to deal with broken strings Important When installing new strings make sure you center each string on the roller in each Arm Each arm in the mechanical device has a string roller that the string rolls across These rollers are located about one inch from the balls of the strings where the Arm pivots Pay special attention to String 1 Since it is the smallest string it can easily get stuck on the side of the roller We also recommend the following method for securing the strings to the string post This method is commonly called the no slip method el E qt Wound Strings Plain Strings NO SLIP METHOD OF SECURING STRINGS The straight section of the string in both figures above are heading down the neck of the guitar As the post is turned in the direction shown the string will
30. tens en nensi non rn sene tene sene nn eren nennen er nn eren nene 15 What String Ahen Does eerte eerte EAEE ERNE a E A E EE EE E a onesies 15 Executing a String Alliance taire te eir EL RE ocio 15 When is String Align Needed eae dte ERE ea to REOR E EOS Sora Dres Eee Tee VE lleida ei RE Ea eass 16 ROM CAL PROCEDURE ROMCAL iriiria E KEE dida Reano repe 17 Executing a RomCGCal s Seno ii e Pai ort E a e pest 17 RESET MEMORY RESETMEMORY A e qe bu ice eie 17 What Reset Memory Does st bee t t e erbe ye ede dis sabia 17 Executing d Reset M mOry uis eee ere ice eau ER EN 18 RESET TOUCHUPS RESETTOUCGH ie lette t e eet ud Rm epar te est aede e verde A dt de 18 Executing d Reset TOUCH tii 18 BATTERY MENU BATTERY e ed dd dee 18 AUTOMATIC STRING STRETCH MODE STRETCH isses eene enne enne nen tene seen tens enters sentite seen nens en nens rente na sene renes nnne 19 Using Stretch Mode uo dd Rt eee e e URP P REED Mab Rb RSEN Eon 19 Aborting Str ch snenie ea E ii 19 CHAPTER 9 EDITING amp FOOTSWITCH seseesoesessossescossesessossesoessescosoesessoesesoessesoesoesessosoesoesessossesoessessessossesossossessossee 20 OVERVIEW A EN e 20 ENTERING EDIT MODE A SSE gs 20 NAMING A TUNING MENU s 20 NAMING TUNING ais 21 EDITING A TUNING erar Aig ayes Re OE RG SOTA EE ESB AC Bi aE TEE Aig PEs 21 SETTING THE NOTES OF A WRUL LEES 21 TEMPERING NOTES INDIVIDUALLY oriire adi a aaa 22 Tune and String Temperi
31. the strings Also called a String Lock Lock Nut Keepers The three rectangular shaped tabs that clamp down to hold the strings as you tighten the screws in the Lock Nut Machine Heads Often called Tuning Pegs The machine heads located on the headstock of the guitar are used to install and manually tune the strings Mechanical Device The Performer system component that functions as the tailpiece and bridge of the guitar and executes all adjustments to string tension while operating the system NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride Battery chemistry type Nut The part of the guitar that begins the play length of the strings at the headstock end of the neck Six slots one for each string are filed into the nut Operating Range The highest and lowest notes possible on each string plus or minus any temperament OST On Screen Tuner This Pushbutton enables the On Screen Tuner which reads and displays the tuning of each string simultaneously on the LCD Partial Capo A capo installed across some but not all strings at a particular fret Play Length Length measured from Nut Bridge Same as Scale Length Power Supply A 12 Volt power supply that plugs into your wall outlet is used to power the system and allow footswitch operation Preset Library One of the two main groups of tunings in the Performer The Preset Library has 336 total tunings broken into four main pages of related tunings Tuning Menus Tuning Windows
32. DIT SEQUENCE DIAGRAM eere ee ee eee o eee enne eet to eee eo ense etna esee enses eo E esee etna esee en ee esee eese enne e seen ee estan 1 APPENDIX D SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ecce ee eere eese en oeste tone ete an sese tn Pese seen eee ease see tones seen e ee ea ses e enne eese tn ee essa a 1 APPENDIX E GLOSSARY dec 1 Table of Contents Pg iv Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations You have just purchased one of the most technically advanced state of the art guitar systems ever built Ever since the first musical instruments were played musicians the world over have imagined the day when their instruments could be tuned automatically With the Performer this dream has become a reality The Performer will revolutionize the way you write and play music The Performer is designed to be user friendly and efficient The menu structure and processes involved are set up in a logical practical usable way and from the guitar player s point of view The back lit LCD will instruct and or prompt you for certain actions at times and the most frequently used features have their own pushbuttons for easy use The version 7 0 software has been designed to increase tuning accuracy and make the Performer based tuning systems trouble free This upgrade represents years of planning and development and incorporates new features designed to make operation more intuitive A host of new features have b
33. E E er tr EXER RI EE Ren 36 INSTALLING THE ROM 5 54 i i I e de RR IEEE ERR Ree D ARI EIU Cer n Into Qn opa ILI Rte re ox ens 36 THELITHIUM BATTERY eii t S Umum peut ADAM HAA LAM i sit eta eras 37 When to Replace Battery aa e va e eta huie i Pe DE D hades e RR E Dra el eter e S 37 Manual Battery Monitoring optional eee eee eese eee esee ee eene nnne enne tente nette seine EE o E O anne ette stent aaa 37 Lithium Battery Replacement Warning aa set det a ede iae e oveves Poe des 37 Replacing the Battery While keeping the Memory Intact eese eene enne nennen rennen en 37 Replacing the Battery After Memory Loss eese eene nne E teen trennen E N tree trente entren entren en 37 Pirchasine d Battery a e due e Eee t rtp ca e asd ee eost eee e Se e ee et y esee p de a es 38 GUITAR POWER USE ii NIE URP ARR dani 38 CHAPTER 14 OPTIONAL EXTERNAL BATTERY oocccccoccononncnnconcnnonncnnonononccnncononnconcnnonn conoce senten sees suse tasse ta senses eta senses en 39 BATTERY OPERATION cla 39 P wermg the Performer with Battery ui A ia 39 Operating TIME id ee ei eoe dp Ree RO 39 Battery Gas Gauge Indicator i ee deett espe e ege eo EU eue de ceto i RE Deren 39 To Manually Check Battery Voltage eae dete e e etie cere e eaa guest e ie ei Eo eH RR obere ees duo 39 Battery TCG tM satis i eoe oO Dept teer iin qe e quiete ier Der ree 40 BATTERY CARE io Ei ER DO Rodeo Db emn CP IIa 40 Battery Charging amp Maititeance
34. Flashing All Tuning Menus in the Artist Library are named in this way To access these tunings simply press SEL You are now in this Tuning Menu s corresponding Tuning Window where each button on the bottom row of Pushbuttons closest to the LCD selects its particular tuning Naming a Tuning Now you see the Edit Tuning Name screen displayed on the LCD If you do not wish to change a name pressing SEL will send you to the next stage in the Edit process immediately Pressing the END button at this time will reject any changes made and immediately exits you from the Edit process Edit Tuning Name lt STD gt Here you name your tuning with up to three characters Use the Arrow buttons As in naming a Tuning Menu left right Arrows control which character you are setting as evidenced by the cursor underline and the up and down Arrows scroll through the characters When you reach the character you want it s above the cursor press the right or left Arrow button to move one space to the right or left to set the next character and so on The characters available are as follows Space Aa Bb Cc Zz lt gt amp ABCDEFG b123 0 Holding down the Up or Down button will allow you to scroll quickly through the characters Pressing either button once shows one character at a time Use INS to insert a blank space in the name Position the cursor where you want your space and press INS The cursor
35. Library Tuning Groups There are four tuning groups in the Preset Library Chords Modals Opens amp Keys Unisons Tuning Menus Each Tuning Library has Tuning Menus that contain six tunings in each Menu STANDARD Open Chords Std Vars Dropped D Tuning Window Each Tuning Menu has a tuning Window where the six tunings and their corresponding notes are displayed on the LCD readout opA opB opC opD opE opG E B E G B E Refer to the companion Artist Manual for more information Guitar Nomenclature String Numbering The strings are numbered from 1 to 6 with string 1 being the high E the smallest diameter string and string 6 being the low E largest diameter string Fret Numbering The frets are numbered based on their relationship to the Nut An open string is referred to as fret 0 For example a capo on fret 3 means the strings are fretted in the 3 fret as counted from the nut Layout of Strings on the LCD Display The system displays the six strings using the two methods shown below Note Octave amp Cents The system displays the note name the octave of the scale and cent deviation from the ideal note for each string The octave of a note is shown with a number for example E2 the low E indicates the note E in the second octave E4 the high E indicates the note E in the forth octave Cent Deviation is shown as either a positive or negative number For example 03 indicates 3 cents
36. N LIMIT Mechanical Problem 3 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting Pg 42 Display Problems Probable Cause LCD Display Frozen e Possible memory problem Turn the system off and back on again during normal operation the system will attempt to repair itself and Pushbuttons Immediately perform String Align See inoperative String Align in Chapter 8 Random or scrambled Possible memory problem Turn the system off and back on again characters appear on the the system will attempt to repair itself LCD display Try reseating the ROM chip If problem persists you must return the guitar for service LCD flickers on and off Connection at external Inspect male pins in the external battery while operating on external battery fatigued connector Spread pins using sharp battery knife if necessary Chapter 15 Troubleshooting Pg 43 Tuning Problems Probable Cause system appears to freeze after the strum Touch Up taking an unusually long time Alphabetical characters scroll too long during Touch Up Touching Up poorly Tuning changes appear normal Tuning of string s are gradually drifting sharp as tuning changes are made High E or B string s not tuning properly all other strings normal e During Touch Up the e Frequency acquisition of a particular string was incomplete Hex pickups too close to strings Analog gain set too high Strings may need replacing They may be old dirty or
37. ROM into the socket being sure to align the keyed angled corner Ensure that the chip is fully inserted into the socket 5 Power up the system 6 Ensure that your memory is intact by verifying that your tunings and names are still in the Artist Library and that the system will change tunings If memory is intact replace the cover plate The upgrade is now complete If memory has been lost during the upgrade complete the following steps 7 Perform Reset Memory as described in Chapter 8 8 Perform RomCal as described in Chapter 8 9 Re enter your tunings in the Artist Library as described in Chapter 9 and in the accompanying Artist Manual 10 Re install the rear cover plate Note You may be supplied with special instructions to follow when performing a software upgrade Please follow those instructions in place of these Chapter 13 Computer System Pg 36 The Lithium Battery If this battery is allowed to die the system will lose all the information you stored in the Artist Library When to Replace Battery The lithium battery will keep the system memory intact for six years or longer However we recommend that you replace the battery every five years to safeguard your system memory Manual Battery Monitoring optional If you wish you can measure the voltage of the lithium battery and replace it when needed The Lithium battery is rated at 3 VDC If the battery is allowed to weaken to 2 0 VDC the s
38. SEL takes you to the next startup screen and freezes it and so on until you reach the Main Menu Freezing the display is helpful should you need the information on a particular Startup Screen Bypassing the screen is convenient as it allows immediate access to the Main Menu Navigating the Menus You use the up down left and right Arrow buttons to move through the menu structure and to highlight your desired menu selection After your desired selection is highlighted flashing press the SEL button This takes you into the menu for the highlighted selection At any time you can press the END button to back out of the current menu feature to the previous menu all the way back to the Main Menu if desired All Menu features in the Performer are accessed enabled and exited in this way Chapter 7 The Main Menu amp Play Menu Pg 10 Note All of the menus in the Performer allow wrapping For example When in the Artist Library you can get from the first Tuning Menu to the last Tuning Menu by pressing repetitive Down Arrows or by simply pressing one Up Arrow Wrapping is also enabled in the left and right directions Accessing Tunings All tunings in the Performer are stored in the Play Menu The Play Menu contains the two tuning Libraries the Artist Library and the Preset Library The Artist Library is completely programmable and is where you create and use your own custom tunings The Preset Library is in pe
39. Setting String Temper When first entering this mode you will see the Temper for String 6 screen displayed as shown below Temper for String 6 cents 0 Use the Up or Down Arrows to set the desired number of cents sharp or flat for string 6 Hit SEL to save the setting for string 6 and move to string 5 and so on SEL will scroll through each string and save your changes END will immediately exit String Temper and reject any changes made Each string can be set from 10 cents sharp to 25 cents flat using this feature Resetting String Temper to 0 Use the DEL button to quickly get back to zero Important All temperaments in the Performer are cumulative A Temperament set in String Tempering will add to or subtract from any temperament set in Edit Mode for a particular tuning in the Artist Library and also add or subtract from any Tune Tempering For example if you temper string six at 3 cents flat in Edit Mode for a particular tuning and set String Tempering at 2 cents flat on string six and also have Tune Tempering set to 1 cents sharp then the total tempering for that string will be 4 cents flat for this particular tuning in the Artist Library 3 2 1 2 4 Stage Mode StageMode See Chapter 10 Special Modes amp Features for full explanation of this mode Chapter 7 The Main Menu amp Play Menu Pg 14 Chapter 8 The Maintenance Menu Maintenance Menu Maint The Maintenance Menu
40. TB EAE CONNECTING THE FOOTSWIICH essen even otio o Aaa AG c n a ro ea n es POWERSSUPPLY FEATURES aui aate ln attenti aee To change the input voltage on your power supply eese eene een eene eene CHAPTER 6 PUSHBUTTON OPERATION SELECT SEL rete tice et OR e Cet m e C e oet ie tide te el R ER END ENDY uem eA tr RE Het iet mere Het uec TOUCH PL re e epe s tmi i dated emere e E Nee Pee ONSSCREEN TUNER OST c s e t e re Pre PEDE Le CE e cere eel IUD ADU EI COPY CPY o iet od ete pp ete iris INSERT IN og m DELETE DEN EP ARROW BUTTONS ai CHAPTER 7 THE MAIN MENU amp PLAY MENU TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 4 QUICK START OVERVIEW x 3h iaceat tud as niat staat nam d e te en heat i te e eut The ECDReadoutsau ee tace teo eG Startup SCFeels iis de dx tva te iR Rp I PRECARI ERO dicas Navigating the Menus cn teet Re e e tet eie cea d ER De etr ERR ESSE ens ACCESSING TUNING AE MAIN MENU orale hi n Ani heehee nde ani nie au uan nien ahi ndr Bis PIAY MENU PLAY sionista nasa ca oi A Tdi est aide a i ed e sie ai A RE s ARTIST LIBRARY ARTISTLIB ha er nice quu Ate ad e aide ait eiiis na iiie PRESET LIBRARY PRESETLIB iiia haa ide tet ex nie nuu dti art cds CREATE TUNING CREATETUNING esses eene enne enter en nenne ente nn sene ness enne sr enne n ese ee nens ener sre n nennen CLIP BOARD CLIPBOARD rine e e eie Lue b Ee D Phe re e n
41. TD tuning During Touchup STD Tuning the system may invoke the Tension Adjust mode if one or more strings are found to be out of tolerance See Tension Adjust Mode later in this chapter for a detailed description of this feature Hint You can leave any Tuning Window within either Library and enter any other Tuning Window within that same Library without necessitating the STD Touch Up Requirement Strumming Technique During a Touch Up the harder the strum the longer it takes to read the strings Strumming too softly makes it difficult for the system to read the strings The main thing to remember about strumming technique is to strum evenly and consistently during Touch Ups For example don t strum hard on string 6 and softly on the other strings An uneven strum can result in an inaccurate Touch Up If you re consistently having a problem getting the dots then it may help to mute all other strings and only strum the one you are having problems with It may also help to strum the strings at the 12 fret See Troubleshooting Chapter 15 for more information on problems with Touch Up or data acquisition Executing a Touch Up Whenever your guitar sounds out of tune press the TCH button then follow the instructions on the LCD screen The system will ask you to mute the strings and then prompt you for a strum After you strum the system reads the strings and automatically updates the tuning Touchup STD Tuning mut
42. The LCD displays the Create Tuning screen with the notes of the current tuning displayed across the bottom of the LCD and the current name of the tuning on the first line Create Tuning 1 BM7 FH B Dt FH AS B At this point you have your choice to create or edit this tuning number 1 or use the up and down arrows to select one of the other 5 tunings that reside in the Clip Board Once you find the tuning number corresponding to the tuning number in the Clip Board you can either press SEL or use the right and left arrows to scroll back and forth between this and the tuning name field Create Tuning 1 BM7 FH B Dt FH AS B With the tuning name highlighted you now have the opportunity to change the tuning name You can use the EDT button or the up or down keys to begin the process of changing the tuning name or you can skip this step if you d like by pressing the SEL button again or by using the right arrow to begin changing the notes of the tuning Create Tuning 1 BM7 Ft B D FH Af B With the note of string 6 flashing you can now use the up and down arrow buttons to move the note up or down throughout its range one half step at a time You can also use the left right arrow buttons to highlight whichever string you wish to adjust next Once you are done you can exit this mode by pressing the SEL button at which point the tuning you have created will be copied to the corresponding position within the Clip Boar
43. Users Manual for The Performer and CAT Series SELF TUNING SYSTEMS FOR GUITAR Software Version 7 0 TransPerformance Fort Collins Colorado Software Version 7 0 Manual Date and Revision November 2006 Rev 1 0 Protected by the following listed US and other foreign patents 4 803 908 4 909 126 5 038 657 5 824 929 5 859 378 5 977 467 6 066 790 Copyright O 1996 2006 TransPerformance LLC All Rights Reserved Fort Collins Colorado USA Phone 970 482 9132 www selftuning com TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 2 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL CHAPTER 3 SYSTEM OVERVIEW SYSTEM COMPONENTS da CALIBRATION tad TOUCH A OA ANET EEEE t SOFTWARE CONVENTION meoko ee nnn nnn e rE EEE n n e p p n EEEE EEEE eSa DISPLAY OF THE TUNINGS icccccecsvssevsvecevevevecscsvevevsvevsvecevevsvevevsseseceseseseveseseseceseceseseseseceseseseseseceseseseseceseseeeeesees SOFTWARE VERSIONS UPGRADES cooooocococonnncnnnononononononononononononononono nnn anh e e e hu n n nn p een p no nonononononononos SYSTEM NOMENCLATURE cccccnccccncnnnnnnncnonanononanononnnnn nn nono no nnn e e unu unu n unu e e eese n npe nono nono nono nono nono nononenoninonos GUITAR NOMENCLATURE ou cccccccccccccccccccccccccesccesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesssssessssssssscsesssessseseaeags CHAPTER 5 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY 1 ae ret anios POWERING THESYSPEM 527 estt op neat aiti mat ann
44. a 32 Stretch New Strings 5 o e Ge DR Qni te Ur aiite pei 32 Changing Replacing Strings while in Tunings Other Than STD sse eene nennen reete 32 Changing Replacing Strings while Unsure of the Current Tuning eese eene reete 33 Replacing d Broken String eap deii eR Pee e e DO ERE Fe OR Ueber e piece tee ees ipea 33 Identifying Bad Strings aar e RR GRE D PEL pe ee Dp p tee Ar aaa 33 ADJUSTINGBRIDGEHEIGHT lt lt nt 33 BRIDGE GROUND TRAP A E re PIRE ERES 33 ADJUSTING THE TRUSS ROD a ip GENET HER E AW Tee ERE AE Ee URS 34 SETTING INTONATION A AOI ERE VIRTU PUER RU UG ARTE ERR UE FE iia 34 HEX PICKUPS n En E E a 34 CHAPTER 12 MECHANICAL SYSTEM sesesesserssorsesesecoesosorsesesocoerororsesesoerosoroesesecoesororoesesocoerororoesesoceesesossesesoeeosoroesesesoe 35 MECHANICAL DEVICE MAINTENANCE eicere tiet teeth ice seve EEE A A A aa SSE ESTEN E AER 35 ADJUSTING PR Gt 35 LUBRICATING THE ROLLER BRIDE bitte relie ie eese eben rhet ten ble diee EE EEEIEE 35 PENAS O O 35 MOTORS HAFTS CK E 35 NOISE SHIELDING int PE 35 CHAPTER 13 COMPUTER SYSTEM ccscssssscssesscsssssscssssnessesssscsscsssnsssssnessssnescessosssssssnessssnessesscssessssnssessnessesoosoes 36 COMPUTER amp MEMORY 25 fe oro RA IE eR DIR e bs RE sede UU Ed IERI ARR EUR ad GRO ad A ENEE 36 TESTING MEMORY roh at ta eco te ee d ch a A Setter ce b ssi Att ids 36 SOFTWARE UPGRADES Ie ts E EO XR EEG IR docs D Ye DE PARARI Ne UE Gase RH EM E ER
45. are displayed Press the same button again and you return to the Foreground Tuning Pressing this same button again returns you to STD and so on That s all there is to it No matter what alternate tuning you re in changing to STD is this easy in either the Artist or Preset Library Accessing the Background Tuning with a Footswitch The Background Tuning STD is accessed just as easily while using a footswitch For a full description of this technique see Footswitch Chapter 9 On Screen Tuner OST Another advantage of the Performer is its built in On Screen Tuner OST The OST displays the tunings of all six strings on the LCD at the same time and eliminates the need to carry a tuner with you Of course if you wish you can use an ordinary external tuner in the normal fashion as well Using OST To use the On Screen Tuner press the OST button and strum The notes of the respective strings are displayed followed by the number of cents sharp or flat An asterisk appears next to the note for each string when that strings frequency has been determined The strings are read after you strum and are displayed simultaneously on the LCD screen String 6 is displayed in the upper left corner string 5 is the next to the right down to string 1 in the bottom right corner The string s note is frozen on the screen once the asterisk appears To get another reading mute the string for a second or two then re strum To ex
46. are intended not only for instant use but also as a starting point for creating your own innovative tuning patterns The ability to easily create and access literally thousands of tunings is truly a phenomenal songwriting tool Not only can you explore tunings that you wouldn t have without the Performer you can put them together in any way you desire You can write songs in one tuning or compose with multiple tunings in the same song In the studio you ll find that the Performer saves so much time that it will quickly pay for itself And how often has stopping to retune taken the creative wind right out of your sails On stage having the Performer is like having a hundred guitars in one There s no need to haul so many guitars to shows no need to switch guitars to play in different tunings And of course now you can change tunings live while you play Plus it s so easy to keep in tune The low maintenance worry free design allows maximum playing time The Performer is designed with the artist and player in mind Chapter 1 Introduction Pg 1 Chapter 2 How to use this Manual This manual is designed not only as a guide to enable you to start operating your new Performer quickly but also as a reference for learning to use the Performer s many advanced capabilities after you ve gained experience We recommend that you have your Performer with you and powered up as you progress through this manual Following the instructions
47. ars the strings will age and need replacement This chapter covers string replacement and maintenance on related components Important Never leave the guitar without a string on it for extended periods of time When any string is missing the force of the spring exerts unnecessary force in the mechanical device which may cause mechanical failure later Replace any broken strings as soon as possible this also prevents any unbalanced forces on the neck which thereby prevents possible neck warp Whenever replacing strings or adjusting the height of the bridge ensure that the bridge stays seated firmly on top of the height adjust screws String Lock Each guitar equipped with the Performer has a custom fit String Lock A string lock is necessary for the same reasons that the bridge has rollers As the strings tighten and loosen during tuning changes they would slip through the nut unpredictably making it impossible to change tunings accurately The string lock is custom fit and installed so that it has the least possible affect on the string s tuning after locking the string lock This allows the user to spend much less time manually tuning the strings during a String Align procedure Locking the String Lock Most models are designed to work with a coin a quarter is best With Fender models a 3mm Allen wrench is supplied for locking the string lock When you tighten the string lock be careful not to over tighten The string lock
48. at it s time to replace the battery pack The following message is displayed when the battery is losing its ability to retain charge BATTERY PACK WORN OUT MAY NEED REPLACING The battery will continue to operate the guitar but the number or hours will deteriorate as the battery degrades Call TransPerformance to order a new battery Battery Care This section of the manual describes how to get the most out of your nickel metal hydride battery NiMH batteries are superior to older rechargeable batteries in several ways They don t develop the memory that older batteries do that is they will fully recharge and discharge throughout their service life NiMH batteries also have a longer life and will survive many more charge cycles They are also environmentally superior in that they contain no toxic material Battery Charging amp Maintenance With the addition of the battery fuel indicator we are recommending that you follow some new procedures that will extend the life of your batteries e Here s a quick primer on battery life e Batteries are limited to a finite number of charge cycles normally averaging around 500 cycles regardless of whether recharging from low to full or just topping them off e If you top off the battery every day you will only get 300 to 400 days of life out of it e If you wait until the battery is at 50 charge or less before recharging the life of the battery can be extended by se
49. ation relies heavily upon these springs being set correctly Lubricating the Roller Bridge A Roller Bridge with modified String Rollers is mounted on height adjustable thumbscrews in the top of the mechanical device String Rollers Rollers are necessary on the Bridge to ensure accurate tuning changes As the Arms tighten and loosen the strings the strings must move smoothly across the bridge These rollers are lightly oiled with high grade machine oil at the factory Periodically they should be lightly oiled with a light high quality oil such as a good sewing machine oil or better to keep them rolling smoothly during tuning changes Lightly apply oil at the sides of the rollers where the rollers pivot on the pins Oiling is best accomplished when replacing strings so the roller can be rolled while oil is applied Just a little oil is fine don t use too much Wipe off any excess oil Motor Shafts Under normal operating conditions the motor shafts require no regular maintenance It is best to keep your hands and any tools away from the threaded shafts Noise Shielding Metal shielding is used at strategic areas in the mechanical device to minimize electrical noise from the motors and circuitry The motors only make noise when they are moving only during a tuning change Do not remove any of the shielding installed Chapter 12 Mechanical System Chapter 13 Computer System Computer amp Memory At the heart of th
50. ats Per Minute and lets you adjust it Custom Speed beats per minute 120 Use the up and down Arrows to set the number of Beats per Minute Remember that you can hold down the Up or Down Arrow buttons to scroll quickly Beats per Minute can be set from 40 to 208 with 60 beats per minute being one beat per second When you have selected your Beats per Minute press SEL Now the LCD display shows Beats For Change This sets the number of beats it will take to complete this tuning change Use the Up or Down Arrows to set the number of beats for this tuning change Beats for Change can be set from 1 to 32 Custom Speed beats for change 4 When you have selected your Custom Speed press SEL to end the editing process The Edit process is now complete and you are now back in the original Tuning Window and in your newly edited tuning Again a Touch Up will be required when leaving Edit after changing any notes or temperaments Important Refer to the Artist Manual for tips and tricks for remembering and managing your custom tunings See the next section regarding Understanding Custom Speed Understanding Custom Speed Custom Speed is best understood by relating it to time In fact when you set a Custom Speed you are essentially setting the exact fime it takes for the system to change to this particular tuning from any other tuning Because of this the actual speed that the Arms are movi
51. by centering each arm within its range 2 The balance between the force of the springs in the mechanical device and the tensions of the strings may be lost If the balance is off by too much in either direction the motor may stall during a tuning change The system will be out of tune or a motor may get stuck at either end of its tuning range In this case successfully completing String Align brings the forces between the strings and the mechanical device into correct balance Executing a String Align Select Maint Maintenance Menu in the Main Menu and highlight StringAlign With StringAlign highlighted Flashing hit SEL RomCal ResetTouch StringAlign ResetMemory String Align begins by requesting a Touch Up strum Following the Touch Up strum the system checks the frequencies of the strings against their motor positions to see if they are within an acceptable range If they are too Chapter 8 The Maintenance Menu Pg 15 far out the system will invoke the Tension Adjust routine and prompt you to unlock and adjust any string s that are too far out Simply follow the prompts on the LCD display to adjust the string s tensions See Tension Adjust Mode in Chapter 10 for more help Next the system moves all of the motors to the built in limit switches and then returns the strings to the positions where STD is to be set The LCD informs you that the arms are moving down toward their respective Lim
52. d ClipBoard String and Tune Tempering Tempering and Stage Mode StageMode A discussion of each menu item follows ArtistLib PresetLib CreateTuning ClipBoard StageMode Tempering Artist Library ArtistLib This is where you create arrange and use your own tunings in any way you like The Artist Library is designed to allow complete customization The Artist Library has 16 Tuning Menus corresponding to 16 respective Tuning Windows containing 6 tunings each for a total of 96 tunings plus Standard in the Background of every tuning To enter the Artist Library select ArtistLib in the Play Menu ArtistLib PresetLib CreateTuning ClipBoard All tunings in the Artist Library are factory set to STD standard However you can change and arrange your tunings as you see fit Once you begin writing or playing songs using different tunings the Artist Library is most likely but not necessarily where you will mainly dwell Preset Library PresetLib The Preset Library is in permanent memory set at the factory and cannot be changed There are 4 top level Tuning Menus with multiple submenus below each page corresponding to 336 total tunings plus Standard in the Background See Background STD Tuning in Chapter 10 These Tuning Menus are arranged in a manner that groups together certain related tunings This is fully explained in detail in the Artist Manual To enter the Preset Library select PresetLib i
53. d or you can press the INS button and follow the screen direction to auto launch you to either the ArtistLib or the ClipBoard You also have the opportunity to stay within the Create Tuning mode by pressing the CPY key instead after you have finished creating the tuning you were just working on By doing so the tuning you just created will be copied to the corresponding position within the Clip Board and the Create Tuning Number will advance to the next tuning number within the Clip Board At this point you can fully repeat the process just described to create another tuning Clip Board ClipBoard ArtistLib CreateTuning PresetLib ClipBoard In the Play Menu scroll to ClipBoard and press SEL BM7 Bm7 BM9 Bm9 B7 B13 B Dit FH AS B F The Clip Board is a temporary repository for copied tunings and functions much the same way as any tuning window except that any individually copied tuning or any whole tuning menu including all 6 tunings are written here for your inspection Also as noted above the Create Tuning Mode references the tunings within the Clip Board and modifies them in an easier way than through the normal tuning window editing process Since this is where any copied tuining is written the CPY button is not functional in this window since a copy operation would in effect copy a tuning over itself The INS button will auto launch you over to the Artist Library so that you can pick a menu or tuning wind
54. do truly phenomenal things with your music To use the tuning Edit Mode you must be in the Artist Library The Preset Library is permanently set at the factory and cannot be edited or changed Tunings in the Preset Library can however be copied and brought over to the Artist Library where you can customize and use them however you wish See Copy and Insert in Chapter 6 Use the Edit EDT button during the editing of notes in a tuning to display accidentals and allow the interchangeability of sharps and flats by simply pressing the EDT key while editing the notes of any tuning To allow proper naming of tunings in accordance with music theory the system also shows F E and B Cb as accidentals The following will demonstrate the Editing process from within in a tuning window It s easy If you think you have made a mistake just hit the END button at any time follow the instructions on the LCD if any and start over again See Appendix C Edit Sequence Block Diagram for a block diagram of the Editing process Entering Edit Mode While in the Artist Library and in the particular tuning you wish to edit press the EDT button STD STD STD STD STD STD E A D G B E This brings up the screen shown below Edit Tuning or FtSwitch STD SEL FtSwitch END Press SEL STD to change the name of the tuning from STD to something else Pressing END will edit the footswitch sequence which will be explain
55. e mute Touchup STD Tuning strum strum After you strum you will see alphabetical characters scroling as the system reads and processes the frequencies shown below in the first example When the signal for each string settles the respective string number 1 6 replaces the alphabetical characters as shown in the second example The system requires a certain level of precision in its measurement of frequency and will display a dot next to the string number once it meets this requirement In the following example the system gets all six dots following the strum Touchup STD Tuning Touchup STD Tuning 6 5 f c 1 Touchup STD Tuning 1 6 5 4 3 2 Chapter 10 Special Modes and Features Pg 26 In the next example the system does not acquire the frequencies adequately and does not display all six dots If a dot does not appear you will need to re strum that string A message will appear on the screen approximately 10 seconds after a string has stopped vibrating informing you to strum any string that has not gotten a dot Touchup STD Tuning 6 5 4 1 Strum Strings 5321 6 5 4 3 2 1 When all six strings have a dot as shown earlier the system touches up the tuning and returns you to the tuning window Aborting a Touch Up Should you need to the Touch Up sequence can be aborted at any time during the touch up process by pressing END The system will immediately r
56. e LCD display when pressing the TCH END or OST buttons with Stage Mode on opE opG opD opA opC opB E B E Gt B E 2 opE opG opD opA opC opB E B E Gt B E1 opE opG opD opA opC opB E B E Gt B E 0 A timer counts down the seconds in the bottom right corner of the LCD if either button is held down This example reflects a TCH END Key delay of 2 seconds Chapter 10 Special Modes and Features Turning Off Stage Mode Stage Mode is turned off automatically every time you power down or turn off the system You can also turn off Stage Mode without powering down as described below Select StageMode in the Play Menu PresetLib ClipBoard Tempering StageMode At the Enable Stage Mode prompt press END Enable Stage Mode yes SEL no END Stage Mode is now off and all pushbuttons are back to normal function Hint If at any time you find that any of the Pushbuttons along the top row seem to not work Stage Mode is probably on If this is not what you want either turn power off then on again or hold down the END button until it counts down to zero and registers the button press enter StageMode in the Play Menu and turn Stage Mode off as described above Chapter 10 Special Modes and Features Pg 30 Chapter 11 Guitar System Optimizing System Operation Your Performer system will provide years of playing enjoyment given the proper care described in this manual However as with all guit
57. e Performer is the Intel 80C196 microprocessor which processes string information and executes software commands initiated by the user The computer interface is designed to require no computer programming skills The computer has several sections of memory that are backed up and saved in RAM These two sections of memory require a live backup battery lithium battery at all times The system saves and backs up all user settings each time new data is entered and every time the system is powered down One section of memory contains the system calibration which is a set of variables that represent the unique characteristics of each individual guitar The system calibration makes it possible to accurately change tunings regardless of neck warp temperature or humidity without listening to the strings Another section of memory contains all user settings entered since the last Reset Memory was performed The system programs are burned into a ROM Read Only Memory This is the smaller square socket style chip on the top layer of the computer group The ROM is removed and replaced during software upgrades Testing Memory The various sections of battery backed up memory are tested for accuracy or data corruption using a very sophisticated algorithmic check called a CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check each time you power on the system If a problem is encountered you would see some error messages The software will automatically fix the problem
58. e bridge and the top of the thumb adjuster on the string 6 side of the bridge Bridge Rollers Rollers mounted on the bridge that allows string movement with minimal friction as the system changes tunings Buttons See Pushbuttons Calibration The group of equations characterizing guitar composition neck warp string characteristics etc unique to each guitar The calibration allows the system to change tunings accurately without having to listen to the strings Capo Mode A hidden mode that Touches Up the guitar after installing a capo Executing a Touch Up while a capo is installed turns on capo Mode Touching up with no capo installed turns it off Cell An area in which a character can be inserted within a name tuning or Footswitch Sequence during Editing Cent One percent of the musical pitch between adjacent half steps There are 100 cents between each half step Clipboard A memory area reserved in the system that is used to hold up to six tunings It is a temporary memory area for later use with Insert Tuning INS or Create Tuning It is also used to hold the individual tuning or entire tuning menu that is copied over when you use the copy CPY key Cursor Underline During Editing the cursor is positioned beneath a cell to set a character in that cell CPY Copy This Pushbutton copies whatever tuning the system is currently in and places it into the clipboard Defaults tThe original settings
59. e intention is to get the string tuned to the proper tension for the current position of its respective arm Generally there are two conditions under which a string will break A string can break while playing in a particular tuning or it can break during a tuning change while the motors arms are moving The Performer does not break strings any more frequently than any other guitar The following discusses these two situations 1 A String breaks while the System is in a Known Tuning When a string breaks while in a known tuning simply install the appropriate string tune to the proper note then re tighten the string lock You then should execute a String Align as soon as possible However if you are in a hurry you can just Touch Up and begin playing but perform a String Align at the earliest opportunity 2 AString breaks During a Tuning Change If a string breaks during a tuning change while the motors are moving it gets a little more complicated Still you handle it in much the same way as the scenarios described above The new string must be the correct brand and gauge and manually tuned correctly according to the current position of its respective Arm You can estimate what note to manually tune the string then do a String Align The String Align procedure will guide you to the correct string tension Identifying Bad Strings Bad strings can be identified by intonation that is not where you expect it to be by inconsis
60. ed later You are now in Edit Mode editing the tuning name Naming a Tuning Menu Each Tuning Menu consists of 6 tunings with a total of 16 Menus in the Artist Library Naming a Tuning Menu and its corresponding Tuning Window is very simple Select the Artist Library from the Play Menu and highlight the Tuning Menu you wish to rename ArtistLib PresetLib CreateTuning ClipBoard Press EDT Edit The Edit Menu Name screen is displayed on the LCD Edit Menu Name lt MENU1 gt Name your Tuning Menu using the right and left Arrow buttons to move the cursor and the up and down Arrow buttons to set the characters Up to 11 characters may be used When the correct character is set above the cursor press the right or left Arrow button to move one space to the right or left and set the next character and so on The characters available are as follows Space Aa Bb Cc Zz lt gt ABCDEFG b123 0 Holding down the Up or Down button will allow you to scroll quickly through the characters Pressing either button once shows one character at a time Chapter 9 Editing amp Footswitch Use INS to insert a blank space in the name Position the cursor where you want your space and press INS The cursor moves one space to the right leaving a blank space When you have the name all set press SEL That s it You are back in the Artist Library with your newly named tuning menu highlighted
61. eeded every time a new tuning is selected Reproducibility poor One or more strings seem to Touch Up sharp or flat in all tunings String s sharp or flat in one tuning Difficulty getting the Six Dots during Touchup Difficulty getting the Six Dots in tunings other than STD tuning Difficulty consistently getting the Dot ona particular string Difficulty getting the Dot on a wound string Tuning Problems Strings need replacing Incorrect string gauges installed String s may have slipped in the String Lock Characteristics of the guitar have changed and system needs new calibration Problem in guitar setup String Temper setting Tune Temper setting Tune Temper setting Edit temper setting Loose parts on the guitar are vibrating sympathetically at the rate of the string Neck has a resonant frequency that is in the frequency range of the strings The string is creating a harmonic or upper partial frequency that is interfering with the software s ability to determine the frequency Mechanical vibration between strings is causing Cross talk Strings are sympathetically vibrating at the rate of an adjacent string Probable Cause Install new strings Ensure recommended gauge strings displayed on the Startup Screen are installed Perform a successful String Align See String Align in Chapter 8 Check guitar setup If problem persists call a TransPerformance
62. een added making the system even more powerful than previous versions of the system The upgrade is available for all TransPerformance tuning systems with the exception of the DTS 1 series systems The Performer brings state of the art technology to the performing arts A computer mounted inside your guitar controls six small motors each connected to a guitar string At the push of a button or footswitch the motors adjust string tensions of the strings providing over 200 000 distinct tuning possibilities The current status of the system as well as instructions are displayed on the LCD mounted along the top edge of the guitar body The Performer is operated using pushbuttons mounted in the guitar face and some operations can also be controlled with a footswitch The system is designed to quickly and accurately change the tuning of the guitar and to bring the guitar back into tune after changes in humidity temperature changes string stretching or anything else that puts a guitar out of tune This user s manual is accompanied by our Artist Manual The Artist Manual deals more with what to do with the Performer once you know how to operate it Included in the Artist Manual is a Note Range amp Tuning Library that shows the musical half steps the system can reach and a full listing of the tunings in the Preset Library Whether you do your best creative work at home on stage in the studio on a computer or with paper and pen the Pe
63. en a Touch Up is attempted the system will not Touch Up and will display the Capo Fret Too High message on the LCD Occasionally the software will ask you to verify that a capo s is installed at the fret positions displayed on the screen The fret numbers are displayed for each string starting from string 6 on the left and progressing to string 1 on the right Depending on the height of your frets above the fret board installing a capo can send the notes of the strings sharp by quite a bit since capos tend to press the strings all the way down to the fret board If you see the following screen while doing a Touch Up use the Arrow buttons to navigate back and forth and up and down to set the capoed fret numbers to match the actual position of the capo or capos on the neck Verify Capo Fret Numbers 5 5 4 5 5 4 Press the SEL button once you have set the fret numbers correctly Once the Performer reads every string it recognizes that a capo is installed touches up accordingly and displays the correct notes for the capo fret on the LCD You are now back in normal Play Mode and all system operations function the same as when playing without a capo except touchup at STD is skipped until you re no longer in capo mode Note If you move the capo to a different fret position you must Touch Up Quitting Capo Mode When you are done using a capo and wish to operate the Performer without it just remove the capo and Touch Up
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65. es a Touch Up in your new tuning if you have changed any notes or temperament in the tuning It s a good idea to write down the tunings you set in Edit Mode please refer to the Artist Manual for more information While setting the notes of a tuning it is impossible to program a note that is not within the operating range of your Performer The scrolling stops at the highest and lowest possible notes for each string In this instance the Menu does not wrap around from the highest to lowest notes The Artist Manual shows the range of possible notes for each string relative to your particular gauge of strings and software version Tempering Notes Individually STD E A D G B E Setting temperament sharp or flat is possible on any or all string s in any tuning Press SEL when you have the note you re interested in tempering flashing on the screen After pressing SEL the note is replaced by the number 0 as shown for string 6 in the diagram below STD O A D G B E Use the Up and Down Arrows to temper this note in this tuning E in the above example sharp or flat Minus 3 equals 3 cents flat plus 1 equals 1 cent sharp and so on Each note can be tempered down to 50 cents flat and up to 10 cents sharp Once you have the desired temperament set use the left or right Arrows to highlight the next string you wish to change When your notes and temperaments are all set press END to leave Edit If you want to
66. eturn to the tuning that was selected prior to the Touch Up request without touching up Hint If a Touch Up operation is aborted that tuning will still require a Touch Up the next time it is accessed Background STD Tuning Standard Tuning STD is behind every tuning in the Performer No matter what alternate tuning you are in Standard Tuning is available with a single button hit even if STD is not programmed into that Window This allows you to go immediately to STD from any other tuning It also effectively makes each Tuning Window capable of holding 7 different tunings Since STD is always accessible you don t need to program STD into a Tuning Window to be able to use it with those tunings Accessing the Background Tuning STD Accessing the Background Tuning STD is easy and fast Just press the button corresponding to the tuning you are currently in BM7 Bm7 BM9 Bm9 B7 B13 B D FH A B F In the Tuning Window pictured above the system is in BM7 The down Arrow button was used to select this tuning as previously discussed Press this same button again and the tuning changes to STD Standard STD Bm7 BM9 Bm9 B7 B13 moving to STD BM7 Bm7 BM9 Bm9 B7 B13 E A D G B E Bm7 BM9 Bm9 B7 B13 E A D G B E STD Notice that the name of the Foreground Tuning BM7 and the name of the Background Tuning STD are alternately displayed or highlighted Flashing on the LCD screen while the notes of STD
67. flat from ideal pitch E2 03 A2 00 B3 01 D3 00 E4 02 G3 01 Chapter 3 System Overview Pg 4 Chapter 4 Quick Start With this Quick Start section you ll be able to run the system within minutes As you gain experience you ll become familiar with the many features and capabilities that are literally at your fingertips So let s get started if you haven t already The following Quick Start section will get you going and ready to play in no time Use the following steps as a quick guide to get up and running with your new Performer This section explains how to use the basic functions of the Performer and enables you to begin selecting and changing tunings right away Use the rest of the manual to learn to use the many other advanced features of the system at your own pace Power Up the System 1 Plug in both power cords 22 foot cable from guitar to power supply AC cord from power supply to wall outlet Turn on the power supply Or plug in the optional battery pack using the supplied 20 inch cable 2 After the Startup Screen messages complete PLAY will be highlighted Flashing Perform System Alignment 3 Use the right arrow to highlight the Maint menu 4 Press the SEL Select pushbutton to enter the Maint menu 5 String Align will be highlighted select it and follow the instructions on the screen String Align will have you adjust your string tensions if needed to bring the system into a
68. g before removing the old strings You may also change strings in an alternate tuning by following these instructions 1 Old strings are still on the guitar Before removing the old strings use On Screen Tuner OST button to read the strings so you can see the system s current tuning See On Screen Tuner Chapter 10 if necessary When you know what notes to manually tune the new strings to remove the old strings install the new strings and manually tune to the correct notes Then perform a String Align See String Align Chapter 8 2 No Strings Installed on the Guitar If the old strings are not now installed on the guitar and you are not sure what tuning the system is currently in it is more difficult to install the new strings correctly Start off by installing the correct strings and tune to your best estimate of the correct tuning With experience you will be able to estimate what notes to tune each string to by visually looking at the positions of the Arms Once again the String Align procedure will guide you through the process Once you have the strings tuned to your best estimate execute a String Align In this case you will need to be sure to execute a successful String Align and should not skip this step and just do a touch up Replacing a Broken String With experience handling a broken string will become just about as easy as on any guitar The same principles discussed above apply here as well Th
69. he Artist Library consists of 16 Tuning Menus that can be customized and individually named and the Preset Library consists of 336 Tunings that are in permanent memory Each Tuning Menu has its own corresponding Tuning Window where the six tunings in the Tuning Menu are accessed See Tuning Window Tuning Window The part of the Performer s menu structure where all tunings are accessed Each Tuning Window belongs to its own corresponding Tuning Menu and is accessed by selecting that Tuning Menu See Tuning Menu Well Temper Stretch temper In well tempered tuning technically each note is slightly out of tune but the notes sound good to the ear in all keys See Temperament Window See Tuning Window Wrapping The ability of the highlighted cell to scroll through the menu structure without boundaries
70. he Footswitch Sequence opE opG opD opA opC Drd EDIT SEQ 12345685 Use the Arrows Delete and Insert buttons to program the Footswitch Sequence Use the left right Arrow buttons to move the cursor to beneath the cell character you wish to set Then use the up and down Arrows to set the character either a number from 1 to 6 or the letter S which allows you to access standard tuning which is always available in the background of every tuning window In other words each tuning window actually has the possibility of containing 7 tunings with 6 altered tunings plus background standard tuning For the Window shown above opE the first tuning in the Window is tuning 1 opG is 2 opD is 3 and so on up to Drd being tuning 6 Since the sequence is 1 2 3 4 5 6 S it selects these tunings in sequential order from tuning 1 opE up to 7 STD and then starts over again at 1 Note that the 7 character in the sequence is the letter S Even though standard tuning is not one of the six tunings in this window it is still available in the background as the 7 tuning The 6 tuning in this window happens to be Drd but STD can be programmed into the sequence even if it s not one of the 6 tunings on the top line of the display by choosing the letter S Using the letter S in this Chapter 9 Editing amp Footswitch Pg 24 way is similar to pressing the button of the current tuning again to access the background standard tuning that is a
71. he clipboard holds up to six copied tunings at a time and any copied tuning remains in the clipboard until some other tuning is copied in its place This will happen when more than six tunings are copied The clipboard contents can be viewed at any time by accessing it through the Clipboard menu Copied tunings can be inserted in as many places and as many times as you like in the Artist Library See Clip Board Chapter 7 Insert INS Insert INS has two functions Its main function is to place copied tunings into the Artist Library The Insert button is also used to insert spaces while naming menus or tunings See Editing Chapter 9 You can insert copied tunings into the Artist Library only After you copy your tuning to the clipboard use the pushbuttons to place it in the desired location in the Artist Library While in the particular tuning you wish to replace press the INS button The LCD displays the prompt shown below INSERT TUNING NOW no END yes SEL Press SEL yes to insert or END no to cancel the operation That s it The complete tuning with its notes temperaments and displayed name is now in that particular Tuning Menu where it is ready to be used along with the other tunings in this Window As mentioned in the preceding section any copied tuning can be inserted in as many places within the Artist Library as desired Note When Copying and Inserting Tunings from the Preset
72. he system from losing position if power to the motors fails during a tuning change Note When running the Performer on a battery while playing live it is recommended that you have at least two batteries to be safe This way you can always have at least one fully charged spare battery in case the first battery loses charge To Manually Check Battery Voltage Select Battery in the Maintenance Menu The unloaded voltage coming into the guitar from your power source either the 120 240 VAC 50 60 Hz to 12 VDC power supply or the 12 VDC NiMH battery is displayed on the LCD ResetMemory ResetTouch Stretch Battery To get a better reading of the battery capacity you can press and hold down the SEL button The motors are turned on but not moved while the SEL button is depressed This presents an additional load to the battery you should not see an appreciable difference in voltage readings The software will alert you to a problem with the battery wearing out if the voltage difference get beyond normal Chapter 14 Optional External Battery Pg 39 Battery Health The system also monitors the general health of the battery pack each time it is plugged in and when you press the SEL button while in the battery sub menu Just like all batteries these will wear out over time and number of recharge cycles A message will appear after you plug in a battery pack that is losing its capacity to hold a charge telling you th
73. if it can or it will guide you through the steps needed with on screen prompts Just follow the on screen prompts If the same or similar problems occur on each time you power on then it s probably time to replace your Lithium Ion battery See the Lithium Battery section for information about how to change this battery Note If a problem occurs in the user area of memory where the Artist Library is stored then a Reset Memory will automatically be done and your custom tunings will be lost Replace the lithium battery as soon as possible to prevent this from happening again Software Upgrades From time to time TransPerformance offers software upgrades to the Performer This process includes replacement of the ROM chip on the computer board and an upgrade to the manual Your warranty has terms and conditions regarding software upgrades Of course give us a call if you have any questions Installing the ROM You should make a record of your Artist Library menus tunings and temperaments before attempting to replace the ROM See accompanying Artist Manual for tips and tricks Important Be careful handling the ROM Avoid touching its electrical leads A static discharge could damage the chip Turn off all external power to the guitar 2 Remove the rear cover plate to access the computer Do Not Touch any part of the computer other than the ROM socket 3 Remove the old ROM using the extractor tool supplied 4 Insert the new
74. ime Battery operating time will vary depending on the condition of the battery and the number of tuning changes made On a fully charged battery that is in excellent condition you can expect approximately up to eight hours of battery operation with 120 tuning changes With fewer tuning changes operation time increases and vice versa Battery Gas Gauge Indicator The system automatically recognizes when the guitar is operating on the battery and displays a gas gauge on the bottom row of the LCD each time you enter or exit a menu A set of jumpers in the 20 battery power cable are required to enable the computer to sense the battery Once the computer recognizes the jumpers the battery fuel gauge appears The battery fuel indicator will not display when using battery power cables from prior software versions The jumpers can be easily added or the cables can be returned to TransPerformance to have the jumpers added The computer monitors the battery capacity left and displays it in a graphical format A full battery is shown when all 22 asterisks are displayed The screen below shows a battery that is half full MAIN MENU Eee If the battery is not recharged after the gas gauge reads empty for a while the system displays this message BATTERY EMPTY POWERDOWN REPLACE BATTERY NOW At this point you must either replace the battery with a fresh one or power the system with the power supply This protects t
75. in or unplugging any of the power cords or by unplugging the power cord to the power supply from the wall outlet Do not shut off power while the motors are moving during a tuning change If you do a String Align procedure will most likely be needed to realign the mechanical device to the computer See String Align Procedure Chapter 8 Connecting the Footswitch If so equipped plug the optional footswitch cable into the 1 4 inch jack located on the rear of the power supply You must use the power supply to power the system in order to use the footswitch The footswitch sequence is programmed in Edit Mode See Editing amp Footswitch Chapter 9 IMPORTANT Whenever the power supply is operating make sure the vents are not obstructed in any way If airflow through the power supply is restricted a blown fuse or power supply failure may result The power supply must not be operated where it is exposed to dripping or splashing water Chapter 5 Setting Up the System Pg 6 Power Supply Features Your Performer is equipped with a combination power supply battery charger You can either plug your guitar directly into the power supply or power it with a convenient optional battery that allows you complete mobility The power supply is delivered to operate using 115 230 V AC at 50 60 Hz Refer to Figures 4 through 6 to locate the features on the power supply The features are numbered for easy identification 1 Po
76. ing Touch Up OST and Calibration and have no effect on the sound of the guitar Highlight Flashing While navigating the menu structure and enabling certain actions the Arrow buttons are Glossary Pg El used to highlight the desired selection before pressing the SEL button to enable that selection Whatever is flashing on the LCD is the Highlighted selection Insert This Pushbutton pastes an individual tuning or an entire tuning menu held in the clipboard over any selected tuning in the Artist Library also inserts a character during the edit process Intonation String length compensation The point of proper intonation brings the string s into tune along the full length of the fret board Key One Pushbutton See Pushbuttons Keypad See Pushbuttons LCD Liquid Crystal Display Limit Switch The switch located at the exact motor position of zero Position 0 for each string on the guitar During a String Align when each Arm touches this switch the computer recognizes it and sets its internal zero position accordingly Lithium Battery The battery on the computer board This lithium battery prevents the computer from losing memory when the system is powered down turned off To prevent memory loss this battery should be replaced every 2 years Lock Nut Located just above the nut on the headstock the Lock Nut prevents the strings from slipping through the nut as the system tightens and loosens
77. ing of the startup sequence to freeze and step through the displays for easier reading See Freezing the Startup Screens below Initialization TransPerformance Automatic Tuning System TransPerformance www SelfTuning com Continuing in the start up sequence the system configuration and string gauges that the guitar was set up to operate with are displayed Version R2V2 8 0 109 16 11 42 32 24 09 Note If you forget what string gauges to use they are conveniently listed for you on the Startup Screen Next in the sequence is the date and time the system firmware was produced These next screens may be slightly different for your guitar Version R2V2 8 0 109 05 06 2005 15 23 Note If you ever need to call TransPerformance with a question about your Performer the version date and time information will help us to provide you with the best possible support At the end of the Startup process you are automatically put into the Main Menu with Play flashing MAIN MENU olores oe aoe a oe eco oe a oe aco kkk Bypassing the Startup Screens To bypass all Startup Screens press the END button at any time during System Startup and you will go directly to the Main Menu Freezing the Startup Screens To freeze the LCD display during Startup use the SEL Select button Pressing SEL freezes the current display until you press END or SEL again END will take you directly to the Main Menu and
78. ions displayed on the LCD selects its respective tuning while in a Tuning Window and freezes the screens during the startup process Speed of Tuning Change The rate of change from one tuning to another Depends on the parameters set for BPM and BFC Standard Tuning The E A D G B E tuning considered standard for guitars From the sixth string to the first string notes are E 2 A 2 D 3 G3 B 3 E 4 in standard A 440 pitch Startup First powering up turning on the system Startup Screens When first powering up turning on the system the LCD displays information about the computer hardware and software and string gauges that the system is set up to run before proceeding to the Main Menu String Align The process the Performer uses to bring the physical forces in the Mechanical Device and the forces created by the tension of the strings into balance String Align achieves the correct balance between the position of the Arms motors and the manual tuning of the guitar tension of the strings to enable the Mechanical Device to run its entire range and be accurate within that range String Gauge The size s of the string s in diameter Can also be spelled gage String Lock Same as Lock Nut See Lock Nut String Rollers The part of the Mechanical Device located within each Arm at its pivot point about 1 inch from the ball of the string The balls of each string anchor in the socket at the end of their re
79. is always displayed in the Main Menu and bottom row of every Tuning Window STD tuning is available in the background of every tuning 3 If you press the same tuning button from within a window that is already selected and flashing the system will move to background STD tuning and alternately display for example opG STD indicating that you are in STD and that it is the opG button you pressed to get there The tuning name will automatically start blinking upon entering a tuning window if the current tuning of the guitar exactly matches the name of the tuning the notes and the temperaments of one of the six tunings in that window Software Versions amp Upgrades New versions of the system software are released from time to time to fix problems add new features and or enhance the overall operation of the guitar Please refer to the revision history list on the website www selftuning com for further details regarding the changes made from version to version Chapter 3 System Overview Pg 3 System Nomenclature Main Menu The system is organized using a menu and sub menu structure Selecting the flashing menu launches you to its corresponding sub menu Tuning Libraries There are two Tuning Libraries the Artist Library where tunings can be created stored and edited and the Preset Library where presets are stored in permanent memory ArtistLib CreateTuning PresetLib ClipBoard Preset
80. it OST and return to the original menu press END Chapter 10 Special Modes and Features Pg 27 The following is an example of the typical display messages while using the On Screen Tuner E 2 03 G 3 02 A 2 00 B 3 02 D 3 00 E 4 00 Note OST only reads the strings frequency the system will not make any tuning adjustments as in a Touch Up Capo Mode The Performer makes a capo easy to use Capo Mode turns on automatically during Touch Up when the Performer detects your capo Capo Mode is unique in that it is not accessed within any menus and does not have its own Pushbutton Simply install your capo or capos anywhere up to the 7th fret Touch Up and you are in tune and ready to play with the notes of the tuning adjusted up in frequency appropriately You can use any combination of full and partial capos even at the same time if you d like Using a Capo While in any tuning install a capo at any fret position up to and including the seventh fret Press the TCH Touch Up button See Touch Up in Chapter 10 if necessary Complete the Touch Up as instructed on the LCD screen It may require more than one strum on certain strings the higher up you place the capo See Touch Up in Chapter 10 regarding the scrolling characters and dots during Touch Up Reminder In Capo Mode the Performer can only Touch Up with a capo installed at the 7th fret or lower If a capo is placed at the 8th fret or higher wh
81. it Switches motor position zero and returning to the position of STD Tuning as shown below Moving to Limits 6 5 4 3 2 Moving back to point of STD Tuning The final test in the String Align mode is the Touchup at STD Tuning Touchup STD Tuning Strum Strum The system will now wait for you to strum at STD tuning The frequencies of the strings are now compared to the notes of STD tuning The Tension Adjust mode will once again be initiated if needed to allow you to manually tune the strings to the correct notes Once the String Align routine is finished all the forces within the mechanical device are in equilibrium Specifically the balance between the force of the springs and the tension of the strings is correct and the Arms are centered within their operating range When this is not the case the mechanical device may not run correctly and or you may get an Out of Limits message prompting you to perform a String Align Important Your Performer is set up for a particular brand and gauge of strings both in the mechanical device and in its software Changing string gauges or using an incorrect string could make it impossible for the Performer to run properly The correct string gauges are displayed on the LCD at Startup See Installing and Replacing Strings in Chapter 11 and Freezing the Startup screens in Chapter 7 When is String Align Needed e Whenever strings have stretched or slipped
82. just needs to be snug Try not to crush the string s As you gain experience you will get the right feel for how tight the string lock should be The string lock must be tight enough to keep the strings from slipping through it as the Arms tighten and loosen the strings but not so tight that it crushes the string s severely If you are crushing the strings to the point that they become flat that is too tight Lighten up a little Recommended Strings Each Performer is set up specifically for the brand and gauge of strings requested by the customer at the time of purchase The proper string gauges are displayed on the LCD during Startup Use only the gauges specified on the Startup Screen The Performer is designed to operate using reinforced D Addario brand strings Always use strings that are reinforced at the ball Other brands of strings can be used in the proper string gauges However TransPerformance only guarantees accurate operation while using the recommended strings If you want to use a different brand of strings that are reinforced at the ball give it a try they may work fine If you wish to set up your Performer to run a different gauge of strings give us a call To set your guitar up to run different gauges may require shipping your guitar back to the factory for adjustments in both the mechanical device and the software As always if you have any problems give us a call Installing and Replacing Strings It i
83. l Device where the balls of the strings are seated Each string has its own Arm with a motor connected to each Arm The Arms pivot to adjust each string to its desired tuning Artist Library oOne of the two main groups of tunings in the Performer The Artist Library has 96 tunings in 16 groupings of 6 related tunings The Artist Library is completely programmable and is where the artist stores edits and uses his or her own customized tunings Background Tuning Standard Tuning Behind every tuning in the Performer is Standard Tuning Baseplate tThe frame base of the Mechanical Device All mechanical subassemblies are attached to the Baseplate Battery The 12 VDC NiMH battery used to power the system Beats for change BFC With Beats Per Minute set at 60 one beat per second and Beats For Change set at 4 the system will take 4 seconds to change to this tuning 4 Beats during the tuning change with each Beat taking one second Equivalently with BPM set to 120 and BFC set to 8 the system will also take 4 seconds to arrive at the final tuning change Beats per minute BPM Same as metronome beats per minute Bridge The support means at the heel end of the guitar for the playing length of the string Intonation and action are adjusted at the bridge Bridge Ground Strap A jumper wire that provides electrical ground from the strings to audio ground On some models this strap is mounted between the bottom of th
84. lign should be performed as soon as possible after the string s is are installed and stretched e After replacing a broken string See Replacing a Broken String in Chapter 11 e Whenever you ship the guitar Shipping exposes your guitar to heat fluctuations rough rides vibration and rough handling shock See Shipping in Chapter 16 e It is always a good idea to do a String Align after receiving a guitar after transporting or when pulled out of storage See Shipping in Chapter 16 e After any problem solving caused by incorrect string gauges incorrect string tension relative to the position of STD a stuck Arm or anything else that causes the system to cease operating correctly A successful String Align will bring the system into alignment e You may do a String Align whenever you want to With experience you will get a feel for when a String Align is needed You may also do multiple String Aligns in a row e We recommend that you run the String Align Procedure multiple times in a row until you can complete the whole procedure without the system requesting you to manually adjust any string with the Tension Adjust mode e While not absolutely necessary you may prefer to execute a String Align before every live show recording session practice session or whatever Chapter 8 The Maintenance Menu Pg 16 After the strings have settled in and are completely stretched you can go quite a
85. lignment before making tuning changes 6 After String Align is complete press END End Pushbutton to exit the Maint menu Navigate to a Tuning 7 Using the Arrow Buttons navigate to the Play menu 8 Press the SEL Select Pushbutton while PLAY is highlighted 9 Notice that there are two Libraries in this PLAY Menu Artist Library and Preset Library All tunings are stored in these two libraries Use the Down Arrow pushbutton to get PresetLib highlighted and then press the SEL Pushbutton 10 The Preset Library is divided into four main Tuning Groups at this level You can use the arrow keys to highlight one of the four Tuning Groups and then press the SEL button to choose the one you highlighted Now with any Tuning Menu highlighted press SEL You are now in a Tuning Window and may choose any of the six tunings from the LCD screen 11 Make a Tuning Change 12 Use the bottom row of pushbuttons closest to the LCD display to choose the tunings Note The pushbuttons in the bottom row change function while in a Tuning Window The first left button selects the first tuning in the Tuning Window the second button selects the second tuning the third the third and so on All tunings in the Performer are accessed in this way Choose any tuning in this Window by pressing its respective pushbutton Touch Up the Tuning 13 Press the TCH button 14 Give it a strum 15 When it has a dot next to each string number it
86. lways available in any tuning window Using Delete while Editing To delete erase a character tuning in the Footswitch Sequence use the left right Arrow buttons to move the cursor and press the DEL button to erase the character in the cell that the cursor is beneath When your Footswitch Sequence is all set hit SEL The sequence is saved and you return to the Tuning Window Using Insert while Editing You can go anyplace in the character string and insert a 1 by pressing INS When you do this all the existing characters move one place to the right Use the Up Down arrow keys to select a tuning other than 1 Finishing the Sequence The sequence can be up to 15 characters long and in any order you desire When the sequence is in the desired order press SEL Accessing the Background Tuning STD with the Footswitch As described in the section on the Background Tuning in Chapter 10 Standard Tuning is behind every tuning in the Performer Programming the Footswitch Sequence to use the Background Tuning STD is very simple as well Simply use the letter S to represent Standard Tuning within the Footswitch Sequence The system always treats S STD as the background tuning of the preceding tuning in the sequence The following example shows how to incorporate STD tuning into the Footswitch Sequence Notice that since it is the Background Tuning Standard tuning is available even though it is not one of the tu
87. ly mounted Tips to reduce amplified motor noise Lower the distortion or boost Switch to the pickup that is furthest away from the motors before changing tuning Rhythm pickup Play the strings during the change with enough intensity to drown out the motor noise Try an A B switch Try a Noise gate Switch to Rhythm pickup during tuning change Turn off guitar volume during tuning change Ensure proper gauge string s is installed correctly Perform a successful String Align Call your TransPerformance service Representative if necessary Locate power supply at least 3 feet away from the pickups Chapter 15 Troubleshooting Pg 48 Chapter 16 Service and Repair Obtaining Service and Repairs The instrument must be shipped freight and insurance pre paid to TransPerformance No instrument may be returned to TransPerformance without prior Return Authorization Please contact TransPerformance for such authorization before shipping When writing to TransPerformance please include a detailed description of the problem When returning the system for service or warranty repair include all system components unless otherwise instructed Once the guitar arrives we will inspect it and will advise you of the approximate date of completion for repairs If non warranty work is recommended a quotation will be issued and must be approved by the owner before work is started The repaired instrument or part
88. mber 5 Tuning 5 Move Right Pass Code Number 4 Tuning 4 Move Left Pass Code Number 3 Tuning 3 Move Up Increase Value Pass Code Number 2 Tuning 2 Move Down Decrease Value Pass Code Number 1 Tuning 1 Appendix B Pushbutton Diagram Pg Bl Appendix C Edit Sequence Diagram Editing a Tuning Menu Name ArtistLib Only Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 2 Menu 3 EDT Edit Menu Name SEL Menu 1 gt or m END Editing a Tuning from within a Tuning Window drD A ddD D Eb STD E A D G B D EDT Edit Tuning or FtSwitch drD SEL FtSwitch END SEL END y Y SEL b lt _EN Edit Tuning Name drD A ddD D Eb STD or A lt drD gt EDIT SEQ 1234568 END SEL dD A ddD D Eb STD Adjust Notes use E A D G B D Left and Right Arrows to select a string note SEL dD A ddD D Eb STD Temper Adjust use rand 0 D GBD Up and Down Arrows 50 to 10 cents SEL Y Full Speed EA yes SEL Custom END END Y Custom Speed BPM Adjust use beats per minute 120 Up and Down Arrows 40 to 208 BPM SEL or END MA pu Custom Speed BFC Adjust use UND beats for change 4 Up and Down Arrows 1to 32 BPC Appendix C Edit Sequence Diagram Pg Cl Appendix D System Specifications Tuning Accuracy Tempering Adjustment Note String Tuning Preset Library Tunings Artist Library Tunings Tunings per LCD Window Speed of Tuning Change Full Speed
89. med the Custom Speed for this tuning change to be faster than the system allows To correct this while in the tuning enter Edit Mode Use the SEL button to proceed through the Edit process until reaching the Full Speed Screen on the LCD Either select Full Speed the fastest possible speed or correct the Custom Speed for this tuning To correct the Custom Speed either decrease the number of Beats per Minute or increase the number of Beats for Change It should be noted that you can set a Custom Speed that is okay when changing from certain tunings and Too Fast when changing from other tunings This depends on how far the Arms must travel from the current tuning fo the selected tuning relative to the Custom Speed time for change you have set for the selected tuning If you experience any problems in this area simply correct the problem as described above Remember that there are six individual speed settings in each Tuning Window one for each tuning cell In other words you can set a unique speed for each and every tuning in all Tuning Menus in the Artist Library The Preset Library is factory set to change to all tunings at full speed Footswitch The Performer can be programmed to choose the order in which tunings in a particular Tuning Window are selected with the footswitch This enables you to change tunings while keeping your hands on the guitar strings Programming the footswitch is simple and provides complete
90. moved String s installed may be other than the correct gauges String s may have slipped off the Arm roller String s may have slipped in the String lock Mechanical system needs alignment String s installed is too small in diameter gauge Springs need adjustment String s installed wrong Turn the system off and back on again the system will attempt to correct itself While system is powered and LCD is alternately flashing bright and dim use your finger to gently but firmly press on the Arm that is most upward from the face of the guitar When the jammed Arm is free the LCD will display the Main Menu Immediately perform String Align See String Align in Chapter 8 If problem persists call your TransPerformance service Representative Perform successful String Align See String Align in Chapter 8 Ensure recommended gauge strings displayed on the Startup Screen are installed Ensure strings have not slipped off their rollers Perform successful String Align See String Align in Chapter 8 If problem persists call your TransPerformance service Representative Ensure proper gauge string s is installed correctly Perform a successful String Align Call your TransPerformance service Representative if necessary Chapter 15 Troubleshooting Pg 46 Operational Problems Probable Cause e Top row of Pushbuttons e Stage Mode is on e Turn off Stage Mode See Stage Mode
91. moves one space to the right leaving a blank space When you are done naming your tuning press SEL This saves the name and brings you to the next stage in the Editing process setting the particular notes of the tuning Editing a Tuning To edit any tuning in the Artist Library you must be in the particular tuning you wish to Edit Enter the Artist Library in the Play Menu and select the tuning The following will take you through the editing process step by step ArtistLib PresetLib CreateTuning ClipBoard For this example select the first Tuning Menu in the Artist Library Unless you have already changed the name this Tuning Menu is named Menu 1 as shown above Press SEL with the first Menu highlighted You are now in a Tuning Window with the names of the six tunings in this Window displayed on the LCD At this point unless you have already changed something all tunings in this Window are factory set to STD standard tuning but you can set them up any way you d like Press any button on the bottom row of pushbuttons closest to the LCD to choose its respective tuning The first button Leftmost Down Arrow selects the first tuning in the Window the second button selects the second tuning and so on See Accessing Tunings in Chapter 7 if necessary STD STD STD STD STD STD E A D G B E After selecting a tuning the guitar changes to that tuning and the name and notes of that tuning are displayed
92. n Tuner OST Another advantage of the Performer is its built in On Screen Tuner OST The OST displays the tunings of all six strings on the LCD at the same time and eliminates the need to carry a tuner with you Of course if you wish you can use an ordinary external tuner in the normal fashion as well See On Screen Tuner in Chapter 10 for a detailed explanation of the Touch Up mode operation Edit EDT Use the Edit EDT button to program tunings create names and set the footswitch sequence You can also use it during the editing of notes in a tuning to display accidentals and allow the interchangeability of sharps and flats by simply pressing the EDT key while editing the notes of any tuning To allow proper naming of tunings in accordance with music theory the system also shows F E and B Cb as accidentals See Editing Chapter 9 for a detailed explanation of the Edit mode operation Chapter 6 Pushbutton Operation Copy CPY Use the Copy CPY button to copy any tuning in either Library All tunings in the Performer can be copied and inserted anywhere within the Artist Library To copy any tuning simply press the CPY button while in the tuning you wish to copy The LCD will briefly notify you that the tuning is copied opE opG opD opA opC STD opE copied This tuning is now saved on the clipboard just like a personal computer and can be inserted anywhere in the Artist Library T
93. n the Play Menu ArtistLib PresetLib CreateTuning ClipBoard Chords Modals Opens amp Keys Unisons The Preset Library is intended to be a source for ideas as well as to enable the artist to begin changing tunings quickly while learning to use the Performer All tunings in the Preset Library can be copied and inserted into the Artist Library where they can be Edited customized to use however you wish Create Tuning CreateTuning The Create Tuning mode allows you to experiment with different tunings to find just the right one In this mode you have individual control of each string enabling you to easily change the notes tuning of each string while the system tunes to your selected notes and displays them on the LCD This is also possible in Edit Mode but it is Chapter 7 The Main Menu amp Play Menu Pg 12 simplified in this mode for ease of use Adjustments to individual note tempering are not possible in this mode but you can quickly and easily change the notes of each string to find and create your own tuning You can also name the tuning and save it to the Clip Board There is a direct correspondence between the six tunings in the Clip Board and the Create Tuning number that you see upon entry into this mode We hope you find this mode to be a useful feature throughout the creative process In the Play Menu scroll to Create Tuning and press SEL ArtistLib CreateTuning PresetLib ClipBoard
94. nd every tuning in the Artist Library can have its own unique speed setting Use it as a part of your creative process Use the same speed for all tuning changes or customize the speed for the change fo any particular tuning This allows you to synchronize the time it takes to make tuning changes with the tempo of a song and use the tuning change as an effect in itself Chapter 9 Editing amp Footswitch Pg 22 Full Speed By using the SEL button to move through the Edit process the Full Speed prompt is displayed on the LCD as shown below Selecting Full Speed by pressing SEL sets the quickest possible change to this tuning from any other tuning For any and all tunings in the Artist Library Full Speed is the quickest way to change tunings Full Speed Custom END yes SEL Press SEL for Full Speed Press END to set a Custom Speed for this tuning and proceed to Custom Speed below Note All tunings in the Preset Library operate at Full Speed and cannot be changed However they can be Copied and Inserted into the Artist Library where they can be fully Edited and used however you like Custom Speed Custom Speed allows you to set the speed or time for a particular tuning change to something slower than Full Speed Setting Custom Speed Full Speed Custom END yes SEL With the Full Speed prompt displayed on the LCD press END instead of SEL for Full Speed The LCD now displays Be
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96. ng range Strings have stretched or slipped through the nut Custom Speed has been set to values that request the motors to run faster than they are able for this particular tuning change External battery needs recharging You have selected a restricted function in the Maintenance Menu The system is asking for the safeguard Pass Code You have entered the wrong Pass Code while trying to select a restricted function in the Maintenance Menu One or more protected areas of memory have been corrupted in some way A severe memory loss has occurred System requires realignment perform String Align See String Align in Chapter 8 Edit the Custom Speed values for the selected tuning by decreasing the Beats per Minute or increasing Beats for Change See Custom Speed Chapter 9 or Edit Sequence Block Diagram Appendix C Reset the motors to Full Speed for this particular tuning in Edit Mode See Full Speed in Chapter 9 or Edit Sequence Block Diagram Appendix C Immediately replace the external battery with a good fully charged battery Power the system with the Power Supply The Pass Code is 1 2 3 4 Hit the four Arrow buttons once each from left to right then press SEL to enter enable the function Select SEL the menu item function again and re enter the correct Pass Code 1 2 3 4 SEL as above The system will correct itself these messages are informative only If problem persists
97. ng during this tuning change is entirely dependent upon how far the Arms must move fo this tuning from the previous tuning The system adjusts the motor Arm speed to arrive at the selected tuning in the specified period of time set in Custom Speed considering how far the Arms must travel to reach this tuning Therefore the actual speed the Arms motors move during a tuning change is different each time you change fo this particular tuning from different tunings The following example demonstrates this principle Example With Beats Per Minute set at 60 one beat per second and Beats For Change set at 4 the system will take 4 seconds to change to this tuning 4 Beats during the tuning change with each Beat taking one second No matter what tuning the system is in when you select this particular tuning it will take 4 seconds to arrive at this tuning If the system only needs to change one string one half step to reach this tuning it will take 4 seconds to do it If the system needs to move all strings four half steps it will also take exactly 4 seconds and so on Speed Limit If you program the Custom Speed to be too fast faster than Full Speed the system will automatically make this tuning change at Full Speed and will briefly display the following message on the top line of the LCD Chapter 9 Editing amp Footswitch Pg 23 Too Fast Slow Down moving to opG Whenever you see this message you have program
98. nings in this particular Window giving you 7 tunings to choose from DAD opG GAD ADE RNS opD EDIT SEQ 12845 3 The first press on the footswitch selects DAD the second selects opG the third selects STD Background Tuning the fourth selects ADE the fifth selects RNS the sixth selects STD Background Tuning and the seventh press of the footswitch selects GAD The next press on the footswitch starts the sequence all over again See Footswitch Operation in Chapter 9 for complete instructions on how to use the footswitch once your Footswitch Sequence s is are set Displaying the Footswitch Sequence Pressing the Footswitch while in a Tuning Window causes the Footswitch Sequence to be displayed on the LCD A subsequent press of a push button changes the display to show the notes of the strings Reinitializing the Footswitch Sequence The Footswitch Sequence can be reset to the first tuning in the sequence by pressing and holding the footswitch for 3 seconds The LCD will display the message FTSW Sequence Reset and the system will move to the first tuning and an underscore will display under the first character in the sequence Useful Hints e The footswitch is designed primarily for use in the Artist Library where you have complete flexibility in its use However the footswitch works in the Preset Library as well The footswitch operates normally in the Preset Library but cannot be edited The default setting f
99. on the LCD In this particular example shown above the first tuning was selected Setting the Notes of a Tuning STD E A D G B E Now you are ready to set the particular notes for each string plus any temperament of any string sharp or flat if desired The LCD displays the name of the tuning and the notes of the tuning The first note of the tuning string 6 is highlighted Flashing In the example above STD this string is tuned to E Whichever note is flashing is the one that you have Edit control over The up Arrow moves the note up in pitch and the down Chapter 9 Editing amp Footswitch Pg 21 Arrow moves the note down in pitch You can also change the displayed note from a sharp to a flat and vice versa by using the EDT button For example if you hit the down arrow as mentioned above the string pitch will drop to the next lowest note which could be displayed as either a D or Eb Once you have the desired note set for that string use the left right Arrows to move to any other string you wish to edit When your tuning is all set and you don t want to change the temperament or motor speed adjustment exit the Edit process by repeatedly pressing the SEL button which will take you through the rest of the Edit process without changing any more settings See the following section on How to Temper Notes for any string in any tuning you edit NOTE As mentioned above when you exit Edit Mode the system requir
100. or all Tuning Menus in the Preset Library is set to 1 2 3 4 5 6 S As mentioned earlier the Preset Library cannot be edited or changed All editing is done in the Artist Library e Using the pushbuttons to change tunings while in the Footswitch mode does not affect the Footswitch Sequence The next press on the footswitch will select the next tuning in your programmed sequence as if no pushbutton had been pressed e The letter S in the Footswitch Sequence programs a tuning change to STD tuning e The computer does not recognize a press of the footswitch until the last tuning change is completed e If the Footswitch Sequence contains two of the same characters in a row no tuning change will occur For example if the sequence was 1 3 3 2 and you pressed the footswitch to change from the 1 tuning to the 3 tuning and then pressed the footswitch again the tuning would stay in the 3 tuning The next press on the footswitch will switch the guitar to the 2 tuning programmed into the tuning menu you are using e When you receive your Performer all Footswitch Sequences are pre set to 1 2 3 4 5 6 S in both the Preset Library and in the Artist Library Chapter 9 Editing amp Footswitch Pg 25 Chapter 10 Special Modes amp Features Touch Up Mode TCH The Touch Up feature enabled by pressing the TCH button makes adjustments to the Performer s calibration equations These equations compensate for string stretch temperature
101. ow to insert either the entire clip board contents or an individual tuning within the clipboard into a tuning window Pressing the END key will exit this window where you will have the opportunity the reset the contents of the Clip Board to all STD tunings Note Executing a Reset Memory in the Maintenance Menu also resets the tunings in Clip Board to standard STD Remember Reset Memory resets all tunings in the Artist Library as well Chapter 7 The Main Menu amp Play Menu Pg 13 Tempering Menu Tempering Tempering is a new concept to most guitarists Tempering implies that the strings are adjusted in tension away from the chromatic note frequencies The Performer system provides three unique types of tempering Tuning Temper and String Temper are global tempering mode and Note Tempering is the ability to set the tempering of individual notes within individual tunings See the accompanying Artist Manual for an in depth discussion of how to use tempering with your playing This section of Chapter 7 discusses Tuning Tempering and String Tempering Note Tempering which is accessed in the Edit Mode is described in detail in Chapter 9 Tune Tempering You may wish to adjust the temper of all strings for all tunings sharp or flat This is most useful when playing along with prerecorded material that is sharp or flat or when adjusting your tunings to match someone s particular vocal range The Tune Temper mode allows
102. perform Memory Condition tests See Testing Memory in Chapter 13 Change the internal lithium battery see Chapter 13 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting Pg 41 Display Messages Error Messages and Probable Cause Solution Problem Descriptions Message displayed when e User settings have been lost Turn the system off and back on again entering Artist Library from memory the system will attempt to repair itself If problem persists perform Memory Artist Tunings M ve ud See Testing Memory MUST be loaded first Message displayed when System calibration has been Turn the system off and back on again entering either Preset or Artist lost from memory the system will attempt to repair itself Libraries If problem persists perform Memory Condition tests See Testing Memory System Calibration in Chapter 13 MUST be done first Arm s is are stuck on Limit Turn the system off and back on again Mechanical Problem Switch pe ie c in Arm stuck on LIMIT AS eee position 100 While system is powered use your finger to gently but firmly press on the Arm that is most upward from the face of the guitar When the jammed Arm is free the LCD will display the Main Menu and pushbutton will be operative Immediately perform String Align See String Align in Chapter 8 If problem persists call your TransPerformance service Representative Arm s indicated is are Same as above Initialization stuck on Limit Switch O
103. reinsert the board into the fuse holder You ll notice that when reinserted the voltage number in the fuse holder changes GUITAR Figure 7 Fuse Drawer With circuit board removed 6 Putthe proper fuse into the fuse drawer IMPORTANT A different fuse is required for each input voltage For 115 volt operation the fuse is a TIA 1 Amp For 230 volt operation the fuse is a T500mA 1 2 Amp Make sure the proper fuse is in place before operating the power supply If you need a fuse for operating at 230 volts please contact Customer Service A T500mA fuse is not shipped with the power supply Chapter 5 Setting Up the System Chapter 6 Pushbutton Operation Two rows of six pushbuttons are mounted in the face of the guitar above the Rhythm Pickup All operations of the Performer are accessible with these Pushbuttons Select SEL While moving through the Menu Structure the SEL button enables whatever is highlighted on the LCD and brings you one level deeper into that Menu At other times SEL represents a yes answer to a question on the LCD display During editing SEL selects whatever is on the screen and moves you to the next stage in the process When you first power up the guitar SEL freezes the LCD display to view a particular Startup Screen Finally while in a Tuning Window where all tunings are accessed SEL corresponds to the sixth tuning in the Window End END The END but
104. ressing SEL after both questions the Artist Library is reset to the default tunings and values described above StringAlign RomCal ResetMemory ResetTouch 1 With ResetMemory highlighted press SEL Enter the Pass Code 1 2 3 4 SEL when requested and as described above The Reset Artist Memory prompt is displayed Reset Artist Memory no END yes SEL 4 Press SEL for yes Pressing END will abort the Reset Memory Process preserving the current settings in the Artist Library The Are You Sure prompt is displayed Are You Sure no END yes SEL 5 Press SEL for yes Press END to abort After answering yes SEL to both questions Reset Memory is executed and all Artist Library tunings and values are reset to factory defaults Reset Touchups ResetTouch Reset Touch resets the Tuning Touch Up Registers for all tunings to 0 in either or both the Artist Library and or the Preset Library Each time a tuning is Touched Up the Performer reads the strings calculates the proper adjustment and moves the motors accordingly The corresponding Touch Up numbers are stored for this tuning until the next Touch Up in this tuning or until reset by a Reset Touch Executing a Reset Touch 1 Highlight the ResetTouch function then press SEL StringAlign RomCal ResetMemory ResetTouch 2 Enter the Pass Code 1 2 3 4 SEL when requested and as described above
105. rformer adds new dimensions to your creative abilities If you own ten guitars it s possible to play a song in ten tunings without stopping to retune But try playing rhythm in open G switching to standard tuning for your solo transposing down a whole step for the bridge then back to open G for the next verse With the Performer it s not only possible but fast easy and precise You can switch tunings at the touch of a button or by using the footswitch and access hundreds more tunings while you play The Performer is loaded with useful features With the Performer you tune up with a single strum and change tunings while you play Well temper your tunings explore chord inversions transpose pitch to match pre recorded sources or vocal ranges and adjust the speed of your tuning changes to match the tempo of a song Install a capo and be in tune in seconds Use any of the 336 popular alternate tunings stored in permanent memory or create your own tunings There s room for 96 more of your own creation You can copy any tuning insert it wherever you want it and edit the tuning name notes tempering and or speed for that tuning change You name your own menus and tunings and set them up however you like You can also change tunings with a footswitch and go wireless with an optional battery operation The Performer is an exceptional tool for composing recording and performing The initial factory preset tunings Preset Library
106. rmanent memory set at the factory and cannot be changed by the user All tunings are stored in these two tuning libraries To select tunings enter either the Artist Library or the Preset Library Then select your desired Tuning Menu from which you select individual tuning s The following illustrates this process From the Main Menu select Play By pressing the SEL button with Play highlighted Flashing The Play Menu is displayed on the LCD shown below ArtistLib PresetLib CreateTuning ClipBoard For this example we ve selected the Preset Library by pressing the down Arrow button to highlight PresetLib and then pressing SEL Chords Modals Opens amp Keys Unisons The four top level Tuning Menus in this library are displayed on the LCD as shown above Each of these Tuning Menus is further sub divided into individual tuning groups The naming and organization of the tunings are explained in detail in the accompanying Artist Manual Each tuning menu in the Performer contains six individual tunings To see more Tuning Menus simply use the up down left and right Arrow buttons to scroll through the menu structure In this example the Chords Menu has been selected You will see the following four sub groups Chords A Chords Bb Chords B Chords F Then BM7 is selected and the corresponding notes for BM7 are displayed on the bottom row BM7 Bm7 BM9 Bm9 B7 B13 F B Dt F AS B
107. s very important that you install and replace strings on the Performer correctly to ensure proper operation Make sure you read and understand this section completely before changing strings and you are familiar enough with its operation to keep your Performer running trouble free Each Performer is set up specifically for the brand and gauge of strings requested by the customer at the time of purchase Always use the correct strings and install them correctly The proper string gauges are displayed on the LCD during Startup Use only the gauges specified on the Startup Screen When installing and adjusting string tension it is always best to approach the note from a lower string tension i e lower note Following this method eliminates any slop in the gears in the machine heads and also minimizes the effects of friction in the nut slots Important When installing or replacing strings you must understand the importance of having the strings manually tuned by using the machine heads to the correct tension before locking the string lock Specifically each string must be manually tuned to the note that corresponds to the current position of its respective arm when you replace a string or install new Chapter 11 Guitar System Pg 31 strings This balances all forces in the mechanical device enabling it to run its entire range accurately It is strongly recommended to always perform a String Align procedure after replacing any
108. s while playing your guitar on stage and sending you into an operational mode you did not intend The Tension Adjust Mode is also inhibited from possibly being initiated during a Touch Up A Touch Up done while Stage Mode is enabled will always complete without ever possibly asking you to unlock any String Lock and do a manual tune Setting Stage Mode Use the Up or Down Arrow buttons to highlight StageMode in the Play Menu and press SEL PresetLib ClipBoard StageMode Tempering This displays the Enable Stage Mode screen on the LCD Enable Stage Mode no END yes SEL Press SEL Stage Mode TCH END KEY delay 2 This displays the Stage Mode TCH END KEY delay screen on the LCD Use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to set the number of seconds for which you wish to set the delay 2 seconds is a good place to start Press SEL to save your changes or END to reject any changes and keep the original time in seconds when done Stage Mode is now on in all tunings Important Stage Mode operates only while you are in a Tuning Window in either the Artist or Preset Libraries or while viewing the Clip Board Hold down TCH END or OST buttons for the set number of seconds for it to take effect The bottom row of buttons continues to operate normally This allows you to access all of your tunings in a Tuning Window but prevents unwanted menu operation The example below illustrates th
109. screen until it settles into a bullseye Chapter 10 Special Modes and Features Pg 28 The eagle has three rates of movement coarse medium and fine By adjusting the machine head slowly during the Tension Adjust procedure the tension of the string can be closely set to its desired tension During Touch UP if the system detects that a string is outside of its tension range the following message will be displayed on the LCD Tension Adjust Now SEL yes END N0 You will have the choice to execute the tension adjust mode or skip it until a better time During Touch UP if the system detects that a string is outside of its tension range by greater than 40 the system will automatically force you to adjust all problem strings The Tension Adjust mode ensures that the strings are aligned to within 4 cents at STD tuning When adjusting the string tension it is always best to approach the note from a lower string tension i e lower note Following this method eliminates any slop in the gears in the machine heads and also minimizes the effects of friction in the nut slots Stage Mode Stage Mode is strictly a safety feature designed to avoid hitting any pushbuttons by mistake while playing live on stage When you enable Stage Mode and navigate to a Tuning Window you disable EDT CPY and INS and set the TCH END and OST buttons on a timer This is a handy feature to help you from accidentally making a button pres
110. service representative Reset or adjust String Temper Reset or adjust Tune Temper Reset or adjust temper in String Temper mode Reset or adjust temper in Edit mode Listen very carefully during a strum identify loose parts and tighten Install new strings Try strumming the strings at fret 12 to induce the fundamental to be the most predominant frequency Try strumming with a finger instead of a pick or visa versa If the problem is a wound string try muting the other wound strings as soon as they get a dot This will minimize the amount of mechanical interference from those strings If the problem is a plain string try muting all strings and re strumming that string alone Adjust your strum rate try a quick strum and then a slower strum Chapter 15 Troubleshooting Pg 45 Mechanical Problems Probable Cause e Arm s stuck during system power up Arms are stuck soon after installing new strings Arm s not moving during String Align Arm s not moving during a tuning change Arm s stuck in the middle of the operating range Arm s stuck outside of the operating range Arm s stuck at the upper or lower wall Excessive noise coming from tuning device during tuning change Arm s stuck at lower limit switch System program halted until Arms s are off limit switches After string change strings manually tuned to a different tuning than the system was in when strings were re
111. set the tuning change speed press SEL and proceed to Setting the Speed of a Tuning Change below Note Pressing END at this point or at any point throughout the Edit process will keep any changes you have made and exit you from Edit Mode skipping the next stage s in the Edit process You must Touch Up when leaving Edit after changing any notes or temperaments Its a good idea to write down the temperaments you set See the accompanying Artist Manual for tips and tricks Tune and String Tempering Tempering PresetLib ClipBoard Tempering StageMode In the Play Menu scroll to Tempering and press SEL Tempering Type String END Tune SEL You now have the choice to enter either the Tune Tempering or String Tempering mode Pressing the SEL button will bring you to Tune Tempering and pressing the END button will bring you to String Tempering See Chapter 7 for details All temperaments in the Performer are cumulative A temperament set in Edit Mode to an individual note in a particular tuning adds to or subtracts from any temperament set in either Tune Temper or String Temper and vice versa Speed of a Tuning Change After setting the tuning and temperaments you may want to set your Tuning Change Speed The speed you select Full Speed or Custom Speed sets how long it takes to change from any other tuning fo the tuning you are Editing The Speed of Tuning Change is completely adjustable up to Full Speed a
112. significantly Touch Up compensates for this to a point However a string can stretch or slip so much that the mechanical device does not have enough room within its range to make the necessary adjustment In this case when the system detects this problem it will display an Out of Limits message on the screen and prompt you to execute a String Align Note You should always stretch new strings completely when installing them on the Performer As with all guitars the fat strings can stretch up to three or four half steps below standard while the smaller strings stretch less We recommend that when you install new strings on the Performer you manually stretch the strings completely along their full lengths and then run the Stretch Mode See Installing and Replacing Strings in Chapter 11 This significantly reduces the number of Touch Ups and String Aligns needed while the new strings settle in e Whenever the guitar has not been played in a while Time temperature and humidity changes can have a large effect The strings can stretch the strings can slip through the string lock the machine heads tuning pegs can be turned accidentally etc If your Performer has been in storage or if you just haven t played it for a month or so it is a good idea to start off with a String Align e Whenever you replace strings See Installing and Replacing Strings in Chapter 11 Whether replacing one or all strings a String A
113. spective Arms come up over the String Rollers and proceed to the bridge Tailpiece tThe part of the guitar that anchors the ball end of the strings toward the heel of the guitar In the Performer the Arms serve as the tailpiece TCH Touch Up This button executes the Touch Up function which listens to and corrects the tuning that the system is currently in Temper To adjust the pitch of a note or tune an instrument according to some temperament See temperament Temperament A system of adjustment of the intervals between the tones of an instrument of fixed intonation it may be pure temperament in which the intervals are set exactly according to theory or equal temperament as in a piano in which the pitch of the tones is slightly adjusted to make them suitable for all keys Thumb Adjusters tThe height adjustment screws that the bridge is mounted on Treble Pickup The audio pickup in the guitar closest to the bridge Truss Rod The part of the guitar neck used to set the amount of bow along the length of the neck Glossary Pg E3 Tune Arm See Arms Tuning Change Speed The rate of change from one tuning to another In the Performer Full Speed is the fastest speed and Custom Speed is used to adjust the speed to something slower than Full Speed It is dependent upon the parameters set for BPM and BFC Tuning Menu A grouping of six tunings in the Artist Library or Preset Library T
114. t your own pace Feel free to experiment There are built in safeguards to prevent any accidental harm to the system As you gain experience you will find that the Performer is simple to operate and understand yet incredibly powerful Enjoy Chapter 2 How to Use this Manual Pg 2 Chapter 3 System Overview System Components The tuning system is comprised of an Intel based computer system two line by 24 character LCD readout two row by six switch keypad a mechanical device with six stepper motors hex pickup roller bridge and string lock Calibration The Performer is a calibrated system This means that the system operates from a set of mathematical equations that are stored in permanent memory The calibration equations are created during a sophisticated process when the tuning system is installed The calibration equations characterize all of the information that predicts the interrelationships between the strings This includes neck twisting and warping and any other linear and non linear characteristics of each particular guitar The calibration is accomplished by collecting motor position data and the corresponding string frequencies as the motors are moved through a series of steps Once the information is collected the equations are generated and stored in memory The calibration equations allow the instrument to change tuning without the need to read the frequencies of the strings or to measure string tensions
115. tencies between an external tuner and OST On Screen Tuner and by getting a different pitch when the string is plucked in different places This problem is usually due to inconsistencies in the makeup of the materials used in the strings or variance in the outer diameter of the string over its entire length Or it may just be a dirty string If you find that your system is not touching up as easily or as accurately as normal check for a bad or dirty string Replace as necessary Hint Strumming at the 12th fret tends to minimize the effect of bad or dirty strings during a Touch Up If you are having trouble with a particular string during Touch Up try strumming at the 12th fret Adjusting Bridge Height The bridge is mounted on Thumb Adjusters that control its height Use your thumb or if necessary use a long billed needle nose pliers to rotate the bridge height adjust thumbscrews We suggest that you protect the face of the guitar with paper or cardboard to prevent scratching if you slip while using the pliers Bridge height is set at the factory according to the action you requested at the time of purchase Minor height adjustments by the artist after receipt are usually okay If you adjust the height of your bridge after receipt and you experience any problems in the operation of your Performer please refer to Troubleshooting in Chapter 15 or if needed call a TransPerformance service technician Bridge Ground Strap
116. th tuning in the Window See Accessing Tunings Chapter 7 Arrow Buttons The Arrow Buttons are used to navigate the menu structure and highlight a particular selection While in a Tuning Window the Arrow buttons select their respective tunings See Use of Bottom Row of Pushbuttons while in a Tuning Window Chapter 6 During Editing the Arrow buttons perform a variety of functions and also serve as number keys for entering a pass code See Editing Chapter 9 Chapter 6 Pushbutton Operation Pg 9 Chapter 7 The Main Menu Play Menu Overview The Main Menu is the starting point for the Performer s Menu Structure From the Main Menu you have two sub menus from which to choose The two choices on the Main Menu are Play and Maint Maintenance All the Performer s features are accessed from these two top level components of the Main Menu This chapter emphasizes the modes and features in the Play Menu and chapter 8 covers the Maintenance Menu modes and features See Menu Organization diagram in Appendix A The LCD Readout A backlit Liquid Crystal Display LCD is located along the top edge of the guitar for easy viewing Menus information instructions questions and prompts for actions are displayed on the LCD while operating the system Startup Screens When the system is powered up the LCD briefly displays the following messages Note You can press the SEL button at the beginn
117. the no slip method While Touch Up performs relatively minor adjustments to bring the guitar into tune String Align performs major adjustments to bring the system into alignment Therefore it is not necessary to execute String Align until a major adjustment is needed String Align will most often be required when replacing string s or after prolonged periods of string stretching We recommend that you iterate through String Align several times if necessary until the system passed through the routine without asking for you to adjust any string tensions Following this recommendation your system will be in its optimal alignment What String Align Does String Align keeps the Performer in its proper mechanical alignment The springs in the mechanical device must be properly balanced with string tensions so the mechanical device can run its full range and be accurate within that range When the strings are not correctly tuned manually two types of problems can arise l A requested operation may not be within the possible range of the mechanical device The Performer can detect if a string s manual tuning is outside its allowable range If you request a tuning in which at least one string would need to adjust to an unreachable point the LCD will display an Out of Limits message and prompt you to execute a String Align In this case successful completing String Align will enable the Performer to reach its full tuning range
118. ton quits actions exits Menus and Tuning Windows and basically performs the opposite functions as the SEL button While navigating the Menu Structure END brings you back up one menu layer at a time all the way to the Main Menu When powering up pressing END bypasses the Startup Screens and brings you immediately into the Main Menu At other times END is a no answer to a question on the LCD Hint The computer memorizes up to 50 consecutive presses of any button repeatedly pressing END quickly brings you back to the Main Menu from anywhere within the Menu Structure Touch Up TCH The Touch Up feature enabled by pressing the TCH button makes adjustments to the Performer s calibration equations These equations compensate for string stretch temperature and humidity changes etc to bring the guitar into tune whenever you want Each time the system is Touched Up the calibration equations are updated and corrections are stored in memory All tunings are relative to and corrected by a Touch Up at Standard Tuning This means a Touch Up at Standard tuning brings Standard into tune and also makes the calibration equations adjustments to all the other tunings as well This relieves the necessity to Touch Up every tuning if a string stretches the temperature changes etc However a Touch Up may be performed on any tuning at any time See Touch Up in Chapter 10 for a detailed explanation of the Touch Up mode operation On Scree
119. ts memory and all Artist Library tunings will need to be re entered 3 Remove the old battery 4 Install a new battery The side of the battery with the plus 4 sign must contact the spring loaded clip after insertion positive side up Ensure that your memory is intact by verifying that your tunings and names are still in the Artist Library You can power the system off now if you d like 5 Reinstall the rear cover plate on the guitar Replacing the Battery After Memory Loss 1 Access the battery as described in the preceding section 2 Remove the old battery Chapter 13 Computer System Pg 37 3 Install a new battery The side of the battery with the The guitar fuse is a 2 5 amp 250V fuse plus sign must contact the spring loaded clip after insertion Plus sign facing up 4 Re enter your settings in the Artist Library as described in Editing Chapter 9 and in the accompanying Artist Manual Purchasing a Battery Replace the lithium cell with a Sony Duracell or Energizer model CR2032 or equivalent This is a common battery and is available at most department stores Guitar Power Fuse Your Performer also has a fuse located in the audio chamber of the guitar refer to figure 3 If your power supply is okay but your guitar won t power up check this fuse Remove the audio chamber cover and open the fuse holder Check the fuse and replace if necessary Reinstall cover Chapter 13
120. ts toss tone ease tas tas tas ea nono cono rononcoccooncnons 26 TOUCH UP MODE TCH a r ves 26 Touchup STD Tuning Requirement eese ee eee teen enne enne ene nn RR tenente teet opaan iNi paN oeat EPEAREN ESEA 26 hyraT T PAETOS 26 Executing a Touch Up RUE D S a enO ed eds rason dolencia 26 Aborting d TouchUp P ELE 27 BACKGROUND STD TUNING 5 roti eer RU A A RER 27 Accessing the Background Tuning STD eese eee eene enne enne tnne nene teee trente enne eter cone anar enne nnne teen 27 Accessing the Background Tuning with a Footswitch eese eene enne tnnt ennt enne teen rennen ennt 27 ON SCREEN TUNER OST iia dede e t e Wea Son ias 27 Using OST i565 E E EN 27 CAPOMODE HEN 28 Using a CAPO ERE EE 28 Ouitiing Capo Mode e oo A A a 28 TENSION ADIUST MODE A ii ceeds 28 Table of Contents Pg ii STAGE MODE ic A o e ec 29 Setting Stage Mode dp HU a ion a Ee EQ RE cerae e e egg 29 Turning Off Stage Mode cion laica denia 30 CHAPTER 11 GUITAR SYSTEM P 31 OPTIMIZING SYSTEM OPERATION cocotte nee n Re re Y RT ERE ERE EErEE ESE rE EE eee AEAEE Siete 31 STRING LOCK dur teach 31 Locking the String LOCK otiosi ettari DG EO aaa Iaido abad 31 STRINGS EMEN 3l Recommended Strit S dba ep Pa nie e apu api 3l Installing and Replacing Strings taa ie pee a rr re ii rta 31 How to Install New Strings gare ia
121. und During Touch Up the hex pickups are turned on the strings are strummed the strings are read and the system processes the frequencies and directs the motors to make the proper adjustments During OST the strings are strummed the system reads the strings and displays their tunings on the LCD During Calibration the strings are read and the system processes the frequencies to generate each guitar s unique Calibration Each Hex Pickup has a small magnet attached at the front of the Hex Pickup Bracket Avoid accidentally removing any of these small magnets The system may not be able to read the strings sufficiently if any of these magnets are missing Important The hex pickups are set at specific distances between the bottoms of the strings and the tops of the hex pickups S1 amp S2 are set at 020 S3 amp S4 are set at 025 and S5 amp S6 are set at 030 The bigger strings are set a little deeper The signal gains in the computer for each pickup are set accordingly Avoid accidentally banging or knocking these pickups Chapter 11 Guitar System Pg 34 Chapter 12 Mechanical System The Performer s mechanical device and bridge replace the original bridge and tailpiece on the guitar This mechanical unit executes all system tuning changes and adjustments The balls of each string are anchored into each string s respective Arm on the mechanical device Each Arm is connected to a threaded shaft which is rotated by
122. veral years This applies to cell phone batteries as well e We recommend the following battery recharging procedure e Wait to recharge the battery until 12 asterisks or less are showing on the fuel indicator e Leaving the battery on the charger for extended periods overnight or a weekend will not decrease battery life e We recommend that you have at least 10 asterisks on the fuel gauge before beginning a performance Charging Dos and Don ts Don t expose the power supply to splashing or dripping water It is not waterproof Don t leave your battery in a hot or very cold environment such as a car or shipping container where the battery is out of your control High battery temperatures shorten the life of the charge Extremely warm or cold batteries inhibit recharging The charger will not operate if the battery temperature is less than 39 F 4 C or greater than 122 F 51 C Whenever possible try to discharge the battery completely before recharging While these batteries don t exhibit the memory tendencies of older style rechargeable batteries overall battery life is increased if it is only recharged when needed Verify the charge rate when charging your battery A new fully discharged or cold battery may start in trickle charge mode solid green LED then change to fast charge mode blinking green LED This is a built in safety feature to protect your batteries A very high initial charge can damage a battery
123. wer switch 2 Power LED 3 Battery charging LED s 4 Input power jack for AC 5 Input power fuse holder fuse drawer 6 Output power jack for your guitar 7 Input jack for the footswitch 8 One or two output jacks for battery charging The B1 model power supply has one jack the B2 model has two 9 Two speed cooling fan with vents Figure 4 Power Supply Front view 1 TransPerformance 22 12 Volt Remote Sensing Power Supply gt 99 AX 3 Figure 5 Power Supply Rear View 4 GUITAR The versatility of the power supply allows it to be used in most places in the world It has linear characteristics and can be used in a recording studio without fear of interference The cord supplied with the power supply is designed for use in the North America with standard 115 volt outlets Circuitry in the fuse drawer controls the input voltage to the power supply Figure 7 is a detailed photograph of the fuse drawer NOTE The fuse drawer markings indicate that the power supply operates on 110 and 240 volts As stated above it operates on 115 230 VAC at 50 60 Hz To change the input voltage on your power supply 1 Remove the power cord from the power supply 2 Insert the blade of a small screwdriver into the notch at the top of the fuse holder 3 Gently pry the drawer open The drawer may pop out so be careful of flying parts 4 Slide the small circuit board out of the fuse holder 5 Flip it over and
124. while before needing a String Align However it is O K to perform a String Align as often as you like There is a certain feeling of security in knowing that you have just executed a String Align and your Performer is optimally aligned Rom Cal Procedure RomCal Your Performer has a professional hand strummed Calibration set at the factory Your guitars unique characteristics relative to neck warp wood string gauge etc are incorporated into its Calibration This custom Calibration is permanently stored in the system s memory If the system s memory is ever lost or the calibration is corrupted executing a RomCal restores the original factory calibration back to the RAM and you re ready to go Execute RomCal only when directed by the Maintenance and Troubleshooting sections of this manual or when instructed by a TransPerformance repair technician Note Unless you have had relatively major changes made to your guitars setup truss rod bridge height or intonation your RomCal remains valid Important If both Reset Memory and RomCal are needed you must perform Reset Memory prior to performing RomCal Executing a RomCal When directed by the Maintenance and Troubleshooting sections of this manual or when instructed by a TransPerformance service technician 1 Select RomCal in the Maintenance Menu RomCal ResetTouch StringAlign ResetMemory For protection a Pass Code password is required to enter several
125. will be returned freight collect insured For further information email or call TransPerformance LLC Service Dept Fort Collins Colorado USA Phone 970 482 9132 www selftuning com Shipping Transporting and Storing If possible perform a String Align prior to shipping transporting and storing for long periods of time This sets the mechanical system and the string tensions to standard tuning Be sure to place the guitar in its case Use a sturdy guitar box and pack tightly with packing materials that cushion but do not compress during shipping Chapter 16 Service and Repair Pg 49 Appendix A Menu Organization Main Menu Play Maint E A D G B E Play Menu ArtistLib CreateTuning PresetLib ClipBoard Tempering StageMode Maint Menu StringAlign RomCal ResetMemory ResetTouch Battery Stretch StrLockComp Note Only 4 menus or 2 display lines can be shown at a time Use the Up and Down arrows to see the third display line The Pass code for RomCal ResetMemory and ResetTouch is 1234 Down Arrow 1 Up Arrow 2 Left Arrow 3 Right Arrow 4 Appendix A Menu Organization Pg Al Appendix B Pushbutton Diagram Touch Up On Screen Tuner Edit Menu amp Tuning Names Notes amp Temperaments Copy Into Clipboard Insert Tuning or Character End Exit menu Negative Answer WA e Select Enter Menu Positive Answer Tuning 6 Delete Character Pass Code Nu
126. ystem will lose its memory Therefore we recommend that the battery be replaced before it weakens to 2 2 VDC Measure the voltage of the lithium battery using any common voltmeter Place the positive lead on the spring clip holding the battery in place and the negative lead to any securing post found at the corners of the computer board Lithium Battery Replacement Warning Caution There is a possible but slight danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type The proper battery is a Sony 3V CR2022 lithium battery or equivalent When replacing the battery be sure you properly match the polarity of the battery with the holder The clip that secures the battery in the holder is marked with a as is one side of the battery Insert the battery onto the holder with the up to ensure proper polarity Figure 1 Guitar Back view Figure 2 Close up of battery Replacing the Battery While keeping the Memory Intact 1 Remove the rear cover plate from the guitar Once removed you have access to the computer The lithium battery is located on the top layer of the computer and is easily accessible The battery cell is about the size of a nickel coin and is secured in its holder by a spring loaded clip 2 Power up the system using the power supply This is very important If you remove the battery while the system s power is off the system will lose i

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