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For Koto (WT-30K)
Input Jack
Tilt Slit *
[Power/Sound] Switch
[Kion/Pitch] Switch
[Gen] SwitchBuilt-in Mic
Speaker
Tuning Guide
LCD Display
[Choushi] Switch
–10 Cent Guide
* The slit located on the back of the WT-30K is used to tilt the tuner.
Place a card or similar object in the slit. (Do not use a valuable card).
Tuning the Koto
❑ Tuning with the Meter Mode
Use the meter on the display to tune the koto.
1. If you are using a separately sold Korg CM-100 contact mic,
connect the contact mic's connector to the input jack on the
WT-30K.
If you are using the tuner’s built-in mic, do not connect a cable
to the input jack. In this case, position the mic as close to the
instrument as possible when tuning in step 4.
* The built-in mic is deactivated whenever a cable is connected to the
tuner’s input jack. Also, this jack is monaural, a stereo connector can
not be used.
2. Press the [Power/Sound] switch.
If there is no sound input for about 20 minutes after being
switched ON, the tuner automatically switches OFF.
3. Choushi, Kion, Gen, and Pitch settings can be changed as fol-
lows.
Choushi: Press the [Choushi] switch to change the Choushi
setting. Each press cycles through available settings: Hira-
joushi (
) ➝ Nogi-joushi ( ) ➝ Kumoi-joushi (
) ➝ Nakazora-joushi ( ) ➝
Chromatic ( )
➝ (Hira-joushi)... The selected Choushi is displayed on
the LCD’s lower right-hand corner.
* The chromatic mode is described in the “Chromatic Tuning” section.
Kion: Press the [Kion/Pitch] switch to change the Kion setting.
The range is from Shinsen C (
) to Soujou G ( ). The
selected Kion is displayed on the LCD’s lower left-hand cor-
ner.
Gen: Press the [Gen] switch to change the Gen setting. Each press
cycles through available settings: Ichi (1) ➝ Ni (2) ➝ San (3) ...
➝ To (11) ➝ I (12) ➝ Kin (13) ➝ Auto (
) ➝ Ichi (1) ➝ ... The
selected Gen is displayed on the LCD’s upper left-hand corner with
its note name to the right of the meter.
* In order to tune the 1st string 1 octave lower, please perform chromatic
tuning.
To change the standard pitch, hold the [Kion/Pitch] switch for
more than 1 second and the pitch is displayed on the LCD’s
upper-left side. With the pitch flashing, press the [Kion/Pitch]
switch to change the pitch. If the switch is not pressed for 3
seconds, the display will return to the Kion mode.
4. Play the koto.
Tune the instrument one string at a time so that the meter
points to the
●
mark (in the center of the LCD) and the tuning
guide’s middle lamp is lit.
When the auto mode is selected with the [Gen] switch, the note
closest to the pitch played is displayed on the LCD. Adjust the
string’s pitch until the name of the note you want to tune is dis-
played, then fine tune so that the meter points to the ● mark (in
the center of the LCD) and the tuning guide’s middle lamp is lit.
* When Koto's 5th string is played, “1” is displayed on the LCD.
If -10 cent tuning is required, tune so that the meter points to
the -10 cent mark (
).
* Tr y to prevent unwanted noise from being picked up by the mic while
tuning.
❑ Tuning with the Sound Mode
Use the tone produced by the tuner to tune the koto.
1. Set steps 2 and 3 previously described in the “Tuning with the
Meter Mode” section.
2.
Hold down the [Power/Sound] switch for more than 1 second and
the tuner sounds and starts cycling through the 13 string pitches.
Press the [Gen] switch to fix the pitch. Use the [Gen] switch to
select another string pitch.
3. Tune the koto to the pitch sounding from the tuner.
4. Press the [Power/Sound] switch to stop the sound.
Chromatic Tuning
❑ Tuning with the Meter Mode
1. Use step 3 previously described in the “Tuning with the Meter
Mode” of Tuning the Koto and set the Choushi setting to
Chro-
matic (
)
.
Press the [Gen] switch to change the note name. Each press
will cycle through following note names. The selected note is
displayed on the right side in the LCD.
Note names: Auto ( ) ➝ C ➝ C# ➝ D ➝ D# ➝ E ➝ F ➝ F# ➝
G ➝ G# ➝ A ➝ A# ➝ B ➝ Auto (
) ➝ ...
2. Play the koto.
Tune the instrument one string at a time so that the meter
points to the
●
mark (in the center of the LCD) and the tuning
guide’s middle lamp is lit.
When the auto mode is selected with the [Gen] switch, the note
closest to the pitch played is displayed on the LCD. Adjust the
string’s pitch until the name of the note you want to tune is dis-
played, then fine tune so that the meter points to the ● mark (in
the center of the LCD) and the tuning guide’s middle lamp is lit.
* Tr y to prevent unwanted noise from being picked up by the mic while
tuning.
❑ Tuning with the Sound Mode
Use the tone produced by the tuner to tune the koto.
1. Use step 3 previously described in the “Tuning with the Meter
Mode” and set the Choushi setting to
Chromatic ( )
.
2. Hold down the [Power/Sound] switch for more than 1 second
and the tuner sounds and cycles through all 12 pitches.
12 chromatic pitches:
C (4) ➝ C# ➝ D ➝ D# ➝ E ➝ F ➝ F# ➝
G ➝ G# ➝ A ➝ A# ➝ B ➝ C (4) ➝ ...
Press the [Gen] switch to fix the pitch. Use the [Gen] switch to
select another pitch.
3. Tune the koto to the pitch sounding from the tuner.
4. Press the [Power/Sound] switch to stop the sound.
Precautions
Location
Using the unit in the following locations can result in a
malfunction.
• In direct sunlight
• Locations of extreme temperature or humidity
• Excessively dusty or dirty locations
• Locations of excessive vibration
• Close to magnetic fields
Power supply
Be sure to turn the power switch to OFF when the unit is not
in use. Remove the battery in order to prevent it from leaking
when the unit is not in use for extended periods.
Interference with other electrical devices
Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience
reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable
distance from radios and televisions.
Handling
To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the
switches or controls.
Care
If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth.
Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or
cleaning compounds or flammable polishes.
Keep this manual
After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference.
Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment
Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment.
If liquid gets into the equipment, it could cause a breakdown,
fire, or electrical shock. Be careful not to let metal objects get
into the equipment.
Shirabe
For Shamisen / For Koto
WT-30S WT-30K
Owner’s Manual
Thank you for purchasing the “Shirabe”
KORG Traditional Japanese Instrument Tuner.
Installing the battery
While pressing on the tabs marked
PUSH on both sides, open the case,
and insert the batteries being care-
ful to observe the correct polarity.
Battery life may differ according to
the conditions of use. If the unit
malfunctions, and turning the
power OFF and then ON does
not resolve the problem, re-
move and then reinstall the
batteries.
For Shamisen (WT-30S)
Tilt Slit *
[Power/Sound] Switch
[Honsu/Pitch] Switch
[Gen] SwitchBuilt-in Mic
Tuning Guide
[Choushi] Switch
LCD Display
Input Jack
Speaker
* The slit located on the back of the WT-30S is used to tilt the tuner.
Place a card or similar object in the slit. (Do not use a valuable card).
Tuning the Shamisen
❑ Tuning with the Meter Mode
Use the meter on the display to tune the shamisen.
1. If you are using a separately sold Korg CM-100 contact mic,
connect the contact mic's connector to the input jack on the
WT-30S.
If you are using the tuner’s built-in mic, do not connect a cable
to the input jack. In this case, position the tuner as close to the
instrument as possible in step 4.
* The built-in mic is deactivated whenever a cable is connected to the
tuner’s input jack. Also, this jack is monaural. Stereo connectors can not
be used.
2. Press the [Power/Sound] switch.
If there is no sound input for about 20 minutes after being
switched ON, the tuner automatically switches OFF.
3. Choushi, Honsu, Gen, and Pitch settings can be changed as
follows.
Choushi: Press the [Choushi] switch to change the Choushi set-
ting. Each press cycles through available settings: Hon-choushi
(
) ➝ Ni-agari ( ) ➝ San-sagari ( ) ➝ Chromatic (
) ➝ Hon-choushi ( )... The selected Choushi is
displayed on the LCD’s lower left-hand corner.
* The chromatic mode is described in the “Chromatic Tuning” section.
Honsu: Press the [Honsu/Pitch] switch to change the Honsu
setting. Range is from 1-pon
( )
to 12-hon-han
( )
. The
number of the selected Honsu is displayed on the LCD’s up-
per left-hand corner.
Gen: Press the [Gen] switch to change the Gen setting. Each
press cycles through available settings: Ichi-no-ito (
) ➝
Ni-no-ito (
) ➝
San-no-ito (
) ➝
Auto (
) ➝
Ichi-
no-ito (
)
... The selected Gen is displayed on the LCD’s
lower right-hand corner with its note name above.
To change the standard pitch, hold the [Honsu/Pitch] switch
for more than 1 second and the pitch is displayed on the LCD’s
upper-left side. With the pitch flashing, press the [Honsu/Pitch]
switch to change the pitch. If the switch is not pressed for 3
seconds, the display will return to the Honsu mode.
4. Play the shamisen.
Tune the instrument one string at a time so that the meter
points to the
●
mark (in the center of the LCD) and the tuning
guide’s middle lamp is lit.
When the Auto mode is selected with the [Gen] switch, the note
closest to the pitch played is displayed on the LCD. Adjust the
string’s pitch until the name of the note you want to tune is
displayed, then fine tune so that the meter points to the
●
mark
(in the center of the LCD) and the tuning guide’s middle lamp
is lit.
* Tr y to prevent unwanted noise from being picked up by the mic while
tuning.
❑ Tuning with the Sound Mode
Use the tone produced by the tuner to tune the shamisen.
1. Set steps 2 and 3 previously described in the “Tuning with the
Meter Mode” section.
2. Hold down the [Power/Sound] switch for more than 1 second
and the tuner sounds and starts cycling through the three
string pitches (1st, 2nd, 3rd...).
Press the [Gen] switch to fix the pitch. Use the [Gen] switch to
select another string pitch.
3. Tune the shamisen to the pitch sounding from the tuner.
4. Press the [Power/Sound] switch to stop.
Chromatic Tuning
❑ Tuning with the Meter Mode
1. Use step 3 previously described in the “Tuning with the Meter
Mode” of Tuning the Shamisen and set the Choushi setting to
Chromatic ( )
.
Press the [Gen] switch to change the note name. Each press
will cycle through following note names. The selected note is
displayed on the right side in the LCD.
Note names: Auto ( ) ➝ C ➝ C# ➝ D ➝ D# ➝ E ➝ F ➝ F# ➝
G ➝ G# ➝ A ➝ A# ➝ B ➝ Auto (
) ➝ ...
2. Play the shamisen.
Tune the instrument one string at a time so that the meter
points to the
●
mark (in the center of the LCD) and the tuning
guide’s middle lamp is lit.
When the auto mode is selected with the [Gen] switch, the note
closest to the pitch played is displayed on the LCD. Adjust the
string’s pitch until the name of the note you want to tune is
displayed, then fine tune so that the meter points to the
●
mark
(in the center of the LCD) and the tuning guide’s middle lamp
is lit.
* Tr y to prevent unwanted noise from being picked up by the mic while
tuning.
❑ Tuning with the Sound Mode
Use the tone produced by the tuner to tune the shamisen.
1. Use step 3 previously described in the “Tuning with the Meter
Mode” and set the Choushi setting to
Chromatic ( )
.
2. Hold down the [Power/Sound] switch for more than 1 second
and the tuner sounds and cycles through all 12 pitches.
12 chromatic pitches:
C (4) ➝ C# ➝ D ➝ D# ➝ E ➝ F ➝ F# ➝
G ➝ G# ➝ A ➝ A# ➝ B ➝ C (4) ➝ ...
Press the [Gen] switch to fix the pitch. Use the [Gen] switch to
select another pitch.
3. Tune the shamisen to the pitch sounding from the tuner.
4. Press the [Power/Sound] switch to stop.
For Shamisen (WT-30S) Specifications
Scale: Tempered
Choushi: Hon-choushi (
), Ni-agari ( ),
San-sagari (
), Chromatic ( )
Honsu:
1-pon (
1
) to 12-hon-han (12 ) (110.00Hz–213.74Hz)
Tuning Range: C1 (32.70Hz)–C8 (4186.01Hz)
Sound Mode Range: A2 (110.00Hz)–B4 (493.88Hz)
Tuning Modes: Meter Mode, Sound Mode
Standard Pitch Range:
A4= 430–445Hz
Tuning Accuracy: Within +/-1 cent
Tone Accuracy: Within +/-1 cent
Connections: INPUT (standard monaural phone jack)
Power: 3V AAA battery x 2
Battery Life:
Approx. 100 hrs.
(manganese batteries, continuous use w/meter mode)
Dimensions (W x D x H):
104 x 64 x 15 mm (4-1/8" x 2-1/2" x 9/16")
Weight: 81g (3 oz) (w/batteries)
Accessories:
Owner’s Manual, Scale Guide,
A
A
A battery x 2 to confirm operation
Option: Contact mic MC-100
*
Choushi, Honsu Gen, Note name, and Pitch settings are saved when the
power is switched off. However, settings will return to their default values
when batteries are replaced.
*Specifications and/or design may change due to improvements without
notice.
For Koto (WT-30K) Specifications
Scale: Tempered
Choushi: Hira-joushi (
), Nogi-joushi ( ),
Kumoi-joushi ( ), Nakazora-joushi ( ),
Chromatic ( )
Scale Name: Shinsen (
) 2-Shaku ( ) 4C 261.63Hz)
Ichikotsu ( ) (1-Shaku 8-Sun ( ) 4D 293.67Hz)
Hyoujou ( ) (1-Shaku 6-Sun ( ) 4E 329.63Hz)
Soujou ( ) (1-Shaku San-Sun ( ) 4G 392.00Hz)
Tuning Range: C1 (32.70Hz)–C8 (4186.01Hz)
Sound Mode Range: F3 (174.61Hz)–D6 (1174.66Hz)
Tuning Modes: Meter Mode, Sound Mode
Standard Pitch Range:
A= 430Hz–445Hz
Tuning Accuracy: Within +/-1 Cent
Tone Accuracy: Within +/-2.1 Cents
Connections: INPUT (Standard monaural phone jack)
Power: 3V AAA battery x 2
Battery Life:
Approx. 100 hrs.
(manganese batteries, continuous use w/meter mode)
Dimensions (W x D x H):
104 x 64 x 15 mm (4-1/8" x 2-1/2" x 9/16")
Weight: 81g (3 oz) (w/batteries)
Accessories: Owner’s Manual, Scale Guide,
AAA battery x 2 to check operation
Option: Contact mic MC-100
*
Choushi, Kion, Gen, Note name, and Pitch settings are saved when the
power is switched off. However, settings will return to their default values
when batteries are replaced.
* Specifications and/or design may change due to improvements without
notice.
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