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 elds
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 interfer-
ence. 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
ammable 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, re, or electrical shock. Be
careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment.
THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA)
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
If items such as cables are included with this equipment, you must use
those included items.
Unauthorized changes or modication to this system can void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (for USA)
Responsible Party : KORG USA INC.
Address : 316 SOUTH SERVICE ROAD, MELVILLE, NY
Telephone : 1-631-390-6500
Equipment Type : ACOUSTIC GUITAR TUNER
Model : RP-C2
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Notice regarding disposal (EU only)
If this symbol is shown on the product, manual, battery, or package,
you must dispose of it in the correct manner to avoid harm to human
health or damage to the environment. Contact your local adminis-
trative body for details on the correct disposal method. If the battery
contains heavy metal s in excess of th e regulated amount, a
chemical symbol is displayed below the symbol on the battery or
battery package.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS
This product has been manufactured according to strict specications
and voltage requirements that are applicable in the country in which it
is intended that this product should be used. If you have purchased this
product via the internet, through mail order, and/or via a telephone sale,
you must verify that this product is intended to be used in the country in
which you reside.
WARNING: Use of this product in any country other than that for which it
is intended could be dangerous and could invalidate the manufacturer’s
or distributor’s warranty.
Please also retain your receipt as proof of purchase otherwise your product
may be disqualied from the manufacturer’s or distributor’s warranty.
Thank you for purchasing the Korg Rimpitch-C2
Chromatic Acoustic Guitar Tuner.
Merci d’avoir choisi l’accordeur chromatique pour guitare
acoustique Rimpitch-C2 de Korg.
Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich für das chromatische
Stimmgerät für Akustik-Gitarren Rimpitch-C2 von
Korg entschieden haben.
Gracias por comprar el anador cromático de guitarra
acústica Korg Rimpitch-C2.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any inter ference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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Installing the battery
Whenyouinstallorreplacethebaery,makesuretoturnthe
poweroafterdetachingtheRimpitch-C2fromtheguitar.
When the baery begins to run low, the green LED at the
center of the meter ( ) becomes dark. Once the baery
depletes further, the note name indicator will ash, and the
meter will not function smoothly. Once this occurs, it’s time
to replace the baery as soon as possible.
1. WhilelightlypressingtheOPENbuononthebackof
theRimpitch-C2,pushthebaerycoverindirectionA
andpushittoopenitup.
2. Makingsuretoobservethecorrectpolarity,insertthe
baerysothatthe“+”sideofthebaeryisvisible.
3. Returnthebaerycovertoitsoriginalposition.
Attaching to the instrument
Aach the Rimpitch-C2 to the lower side of the sound hole
so that the display is easy to read when you place the guitar
into playing position. The Rimpitch-C2 detects the pitch and
tunes by picking up the vibrations of the guitar.
TheRimpitch-C2canbeaachedtoanyguitarwherethe
soundholehasacirclediameterof100mm+/-3mm.
PleasecarefullyaachtheRimpitch-C2toyourinstrument.
LeavingtheRimpitch-C2aachedforalongperiodoftime
maydamageormarktheinstrument’ssurface.
Dependingonvariousfactorssuchasage-relatedchangeor
thesurfacenish,thereisapossibilitythatyourinstrument
maybedamagedbyaachingthisproduct.
AachtheRimpitch-C2totheguitarusingbothhandsto
preventitsfallingintothesoundhole.
Tuning
1. Pressthepower/CALIBbuontoturnontheRimpitch-C2.
The current reference pitch will light up for several sec-
onds in the referrence pitch indicator.
To turn o the Rimpitch-C2, hold down the power/
CALIBbuon.
If the power is left on for approximately 3 minutes without
any user input, it will turn o automatically(Auto power-o).
Note name indicator Note name indicator
2. Playasinglenoteonyourinstrument.Thenotename
indicatorwilllightupclosesttothepitchthat’sdetected.
Tune your instrument to the correct pitch so that the
desired note name lights up. To tune a semitone higher,
tune your instrument so that both the note name and the
sharp symbol (#) on the right side lights up.
3. Onceagainplayasinglenoteonyourinstrument,and
adjustthetuningsothatonlythecentersegmentofthe
meter(indicatedby ) is lit up brightly.
An indicator on the right on will light up if the pitch is
too high( ), and an indicator on the left side will light
up if the pitch is too low( ).
The pitch is sharp.
The pitch is slightly sharp.
The pitch is slightly flat.
In tune.
Evenifthepitchiswithintherangeofdetection,itmaynotbe
possibletodetectthepitchofaninstrumentalsoundthatcontains
largenumbersofovertonesorasoundthathasarapiddecay.
Themetermayrespondtovibrationsitpicksupfromtheenvi-
ronment;however,thiswillnotaecttuningoftheinstrument.
Changing the reference pitch (calibration)
With the Rimpitch-C2 turned on, press the power/CALIB
buon to change the reference pitch in 1 Hz steps.
440→■(441)→442→■(443)→ →444 ■(445)→ →438 ■(439)→440...
Seings are remembered even when the Rimpitch-C2 is
turned o. However, seings will be initialized when you
replace the baery. (Default: 440 Hz)
Specications
Scale: 12-note equal temperament
Range(sinewave): E2 (82.41 Hz)–E7 (2637.02 Hz)
Precision: +/-1 cent
Referencepitch: A4 = 438–445 Hz (1 Hz steps)
Dimensions: 79 mm(W) X 32 mm(D) X 17 mm(H)
3.11’’ (W) X 1.26’’ (D) X 0.67 ’’ (H)
Weight: 13 g/0.46 oz. (including baery)
Baerylife: approximately 36 hours
(tuner continuously running, A4 input)
Includeditems: CR1620 lithium baery (3V)
Aachablesize: Circle diameter 100 mm +/- 3 mm
• Specications and appearance are subject to change without notice
for improvement.
