10. A note for advanced fretted instrumentalists: Almost
all fretted instruments, and most other instruments,
are constructed to play an "even-tempered scale."
Sabine tuners are also calibrated to this scale. The
even-tempered scale places equal tonal spacing
between all notes in the scale so that the musician will
not have to retune to change keys. A disadvantage,
however, is that the third note of the scale sounds a
little sharp (14 cents, to be exact). For example, when
playing in the key of G, the B note will sound sharp. If
you tune the B string so that it sounds correct in an
open G chord, other chords using the B string will
sound out of tune. The musician may choose to
optimize the tuning of a particular key or to use the
even-tempered scale. Much depends on the
musician’s style, but generally it is best to tune exactly
as your Sabine tuner indicates.
SPECIFICATIONS
•Dimensions:
4.1 x 2.8 x 1.1 in.
(10.4 x 7.1 x 2.8 cm).
•Weight:
0.2 lbs. (91.2 g), with battery.
•Range:
12 Note Full Range Chromatic
•Accuracy:
+/- one cent (uses quartz crystal).
•Battery:
9 Volt standard or alkaline.
LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY
If your ZIP-1000 fails because of a manufacturing defect
within two years from the date of the original purchase,
please return it to your dealer. If you need to return the
tuner to Sabine, call for a Return Authorization number.
Then send it, postage prepaid, to Sabine for replacement
with a new or reconditioned product. You must include
your full name, address, proof of purchase and the
nature of the defect. This warranty does not cover
damage caused by accident, misuse or defective
batteries.
SABINE, INC.
13301 Highway 441 • Alachua, FL 32615-8544 USA
Phone: (904)418-2000 • FAX: (904)418-2001
Fax-Back Product Info: (904)418-2002
www.sabineinc.com
ZIP-1000 CHROMATIC AUTOTUNER
Operating Guide
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Your Sabine ZIP-1000 Chromatic AutoTuner provides
an easy-to-use tuning display and advanced tuning
algorithm. It automatically senses and displays the pitch of
the string you are tuning, providing hands-free operation.
The ZIP-1000 tunes all open string instruments and can be
used to tune most musical instruments and voice.
ZIP-1000 FEATURES
• Chromatic - For instrument and voice. Perfect for
standard & alternate tunings, and tuning with a capo.
• Easy-to-read LED display. Your ZIP Tuner replaces the
delicate meter and needle display found on many tuners
with a rugged solid-state LED array. The LED display
provides the same continuous indication of tuning error by
varying the LED blink rate. LEDs are much easier to read
than meters, especially in the dark and from a distance.
• Grabs note fast, holds it longer. Your ZIP Tuner
automatically senses the note you are playing and
indicates which note you are closest to.
• Calibrate to other pitches. This feature is useful for
tuning your guitar or bass to instruments that tune to
pitches other than A=440, and for tuning to alternate
scales.
• Use the built-in mic or the 1/4" jacks.
• 9-volt battery included.
• Two-year warranty.
Copyright 1999 Sabine, Inc.
