VS-R StroboRack™ User ManualSR-EX StroboRack ExpanderTMModulewww.PetersonTuners.com© 2007 Peterson Electro-Musical Products, Inc.
10StroboRackTMRear Panel Features (With SR-EX PRO Expander Module Installed)H. A/C ON/OFF Power Switch – rocker.I. A/C Power Receptacle - chassis-moun
11StroboRackTMFront Panel ScreensThere are three screens on the front panel:1. Note ScreenThis screen displays the note currently being tuned/ tracked
12StroboRackTMFront Panel ControlsThere are seven buttons on the front panel of the StroboRack. One is on the left, which mutes the tuner’s output(s).
13MENU BUTTONWhen pressed, a list of parameters appears. Rotating the data wheel can individually highlight each one.The parameters under the MENU but
14A440.0 – Controls the concert pitch in 0.5Hz increments. The adjustment range is 390.0Hz to 490.0Hz. The default value is 440.0Hz.1. Highlight the p
157. When all notes are programmed 8. Give the SweetenerTMa custom name. Rotate the data wheel to scroll through letters and numbers.press the SAVE bu
16SCRN SVR. - Controls the StroboRack’s built-in Screen-Saver/ Marquee that appears when the tuner is bypassed.Preset static, scrolling and flashing m
17CHOOSING A PRESET MESSAGE FOR THE MARQUEE/SCREEN SAVER1, Rotate the data wheel to 2. Press the wheel to view choices. The first is the strobe image.
18CENTS BUTTONWhen this button is pressed, the cent value is highlighted (default is 00.0 cents).Use the data wheel to enter a plus value (clockwise),
19DROP TUNING BUTTONThis allows the user to drop-tune the present tuning to anywhere.Use the data wheel to enter the drop tune value; -1 means one hal
20Peterson SweetenersTMNAME SWEETENERS NAME HISTORIC TEMPERAMENTS01 EQU Equal Temperament JMA Just Intonation - Major02 GTR Sweetened Guitar JMI Just
21A Word About Peterson SweetenersA “Sweetener” is a group of twelve or fewer notes, which are precisely and individually adjusted in degrees of sharp
22A Word About TemperamentsMusical temperaments are systems used to determine where each note in the octave (12 notes) is to be placed in relation to
23Setting up Presets on the Peterson StroboRack™In the StroboRack, a preset is a combination of a choice of Sweetener and Dropped tuning value. It’s p
246. Press the data wheel to proceed to the renaming page.7. Rotate the data wheel to name the preset (if not required, skip this step and proceed to
25Setting Guitar & Bass Intonation Using Your Peterson StroboRack™After deciding on string gauge, setting string height (nut & bridge), neck r
26User-Programmable Sweeteners™There are eight user-programmable Sweetener settings in the StroboRackTM(S-1 to S-8). The user can specify a Sweetener
27StroboRack™ SR-EX PRO Expander ModuleINSTALLATIONInstall the SR-EX PRO Expander according to the included instructions.GENERALWith the Expander inst
28Tips To Keep Your Instrument In Tune1 Wash your hands before playing2 Allow the instrument to reach room temperature before tuning3 Always tune up t
29Tuning Violin, Viola or CelloThe StroboRackTMcontains the first and only preset pure fifths for violin, viola and cello. Tune using the bow, as pluc
3CONTENTSSafety Instructions_____________________________________________________________________4Introduction _______________________________________
30StroboRackTMSignal Routing1: Instrument – StroboRack - 1 Amp (Example: Electric Guitar/Bass/Steel)*Input: Standard cable with mono (TS) ¼” plugSigna
31StroboRackTMSignal Routing with Optional SR-EX Expander1: Instrument – StroboRack - 1 Amp (Example: Electric Guitar/Bass/Steel)Notes:Input Signal: I
322: Instrument - StroboRackTM- 2 Amps (Example: Electric Guitar/Bass/Steel)3: Instrument –Notes:Input Signal: Input B only Mono signal on bridged ¼ T
33StroboRackTM- 2 Amps Switchable (Example: Electric Guitar)SignalFromRearPanelInputJack BTRS*TRSMuteSwitchToAmp/FX1TSToAmp/FX2TSOutputSelectSwitchNot
344: Instrument – StroboRackTM- Amp – PA (Example: Electric Bass)Notes:Input Signal: Input A or B (A overrides B) Mono (TS)*Output Signals: 1 Mono (TS
355: Instrument - StroboRackTM- PA (Example: Electro-Acoustic Guitar)SignalFrom FrontPanel InputJack ATS*SignalFromRearPanelInputJack BTS*To PAConsole
366: Instrument - StroboRack- 2 Amps – PA (Example: Electric Bass)SignalFromRearPanelInputJack BTRS*TRSMuteSwitchToAmp/FX1TSTo PAConsoleXLRToAmp/FX2TS
377: Stereo Instrument - StroboRackTM- 1 Amp – PA (Example: Hybrid Guitar/Bass)SignalFromRearPanelInputJack BTRSTRSMuteSwitchTo PAConsoleXLRToAmp/FXTS
388: Dual Mono Instrument - StroboRack- 2 Amps - (Ex: Stick/Tap/Touch Instr.)9:SignalFromRearPanelInputJack BTRS*TRSMuteSwitchTo PAConsoleXLRToAmp/FXT
39Microphone/Balanced Instrument - StroboRackTM– PA (Example: Studio)SignalFromRearPanelInputJack BXLR*To PAConsoleXLRTRSMuteSwitchNotes:Input Signal:
4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS• READ, FOLLOW, HEED, AND KEEP ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.• DO NOT OPERATE NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCE AND DO NOT BLOCK ANY
40Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. I’m a guitar player who tunes to low C (4 half steps down). Can I still use the SweetenersTM(like GTR)?A. Yes. Select G
41petersonVS-R STROBORack ™WarrantyWe warrant this product to be free of defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year after delivery t
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5IntroductionThe Peterson StroboRackTMVS-R is a unique rack mount tuner with an unequalled real-time display and accuracy of 0.1 cent using Peterson’s
6Switch on the unit using the power switch located beside the A/C receptacle on the rear panel.Play a note on your instrument, then observe the note d
7StroboRackTMFront Panel in DepthStroboRack Front Panel Features:A. Input Jack – ¼” metal chassis-mounted jack. When engaged, overrides rear combo jac
8StroboRackTMRear Panel FeaturesH. A/C Power Switch – rocker type switch.I. Screw-In A/C Power Fuse Receptacle - chassis-mounted.J. Lamp Power On/Off
9StroboRackTMRear Panel (With SR-EXTMPRO Expander Module Installed)A/CPowerON/OFFA/CPowerReceptacleLampON/OFFSwitchGoose-NeckLight Socket(BNC)AudioTon
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