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TASCAM MP-GT1
Contents
1 -“ Introduction ......................................................3
Supplied accessories ....................................................3
Manual conventions ....................................................3
Precautions for placement and use ..............................3
Beware of condensation ............................................... 3
About the power supply ..............................................4
Recharging the battery ................................................. 4
Recharging with a computer .........................................4
Recharging with a PS-P520 AC adapter ............................4
Turning the power on and off ........................................ 4
To turn the MP-GT1 power on ........................................4
To turn the MP-GT1 power off .......................................4
2 -“ Part names and functions ..........................5
Top Panel ...................................................................... 5
Front Panel ..................................................................6
Right Side Panel ..........................................................6
Left Side Panel ............................................................. 7
Back Panel ................................................................... 7
Home screen ................................................................8
3 -“ Connections & MP3 Transfer ...................10
Making connections .................................................. 10
Connecting headphones or speakers ............................ 10
Connecting a guitar ................................................... 10
Connecting to a computer ........................................... 11
Disconnecting from a computer .................................... 11
Moving MP3 files to the the MP-GT1 ......................... 11
Copying tracks from a computer ................................... 11
Preparing MP3 files on a computer ................................ 11
4 -“ Menus & Settings ........................................ 12
Menu items ............................................................... 12
Menu overview ......................................................... 12
Using the Menus ....................................................... 12
5 -“ Playing and Selecting Tracks ................... 14
Basic track playback functions ................................... 14
Playing a track ......................................................... 14
Pausing a track ........................................................ 14
Selecting a track ..................................................... 14
Searching a track ..................................................... 14
Adjusting the volume ................................................ 14
Selecting a track to play ............................................ 14
Using the Browse screen to select tracks ................... 14
Setting the play area ................................................. 15
Using the playlist ....................................................... 16
Adding tracks to the playlist ........................................ 16
Editing the playlist ..................................................... 16
ALL CLR: Remove all tracks from the playlist .................... 16
DELETE: Remove one track from the playlist .................... 16
MOVE : Change the order of tracks ................................. 17
Repeat and single-track playback (PLAY MODE) ........ 17
6 -“ Practice Functions .......................................... 18
Changing playback pitch and tempo ........................ 18
Changing the tempo (TEMPO) ..................................... 18
Change tempo without changing pitch (VSA) ................. 18
Change key without changing tempo (KEY) ................... 18
Canceling guitar sounds (GUITAR CANCEL) .............. 18
Repeat playback of a selected loop ........................... 19
Connecting a guitar to practice ................................. 19
Practicing with tracks as they play ............................ 19
Using the metronome (METRONOME) ...................... 19
Turning the metronome ON and OFF ............................. 19
7 -“ Using Effects ................................................... 20
8 -“ Using the Tuner ............................................. 21
Chromatic tuner mode (AUTO) ..................................... 21
Guitar tuner mode (GUITAR) ....................................... 21
Oscillator mode (OSC.) .............................................. 21
9 -“ Setup Menu Options ................................... 22
Cue and review speed ............................................... 22
Automatic power off .................................................. 22
Automatically turning off the backlight ......................... 22
Display contrast ........................................................ 22
Backlight brightness .................................................. 22
Initializing the unit ..................................................... 22
Formatting the unit quickly ......................................... 23
Formatting the unit completely .................................... 23
10 - Using the Information Pages ................. 24
File information page (FILE) ......................................... 24
Memory information page (MEMORY) ............................ 24
System information page (SYSTEM) ............................... 24
11 -“ Effect Lists ..................................................... 25
Effect preset list ........................................................ 25
Effect module parameters ......................................... 26
12 -“ Messages ....................................................... 27
13 -“ Recycling the Battery ............................... 28
How to remove the rechargeable battery ....................... 28
14 -“ Specifications ............................................... 29
Rated audio input and output ...................................... 29
Audio performance .................................................. 29
Other specifications .................................................. 29
Minimum computer requirements ................................. 29
Stored settings .......................................................... 30
Dimensions ................................................................ 30
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TASCAM MP-GT1
Precautions for placement and use
TheMP-GT1 maybeused inmost areas, buttomaintain
top performance, andprolong operating life,observe the
following notes,precautions andenvironmental condi -
tions:
Avoid exposing itto extremes oftemperature and
humidityandavoid mechanical shocksandvibration.
Keep theunit away fromstrong magnetic fields(TV
sets,computer monitors, largeelectric motors, etc.).
Thenominal temperature shouldbebetween 0°Cand
40°C (32°F and104°F).
Relative humidity shouldbe30 to80 percent.
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As the unit may become hotduring operation, always
leavesufficient spaceabove theunit forventilation.
Do not install thisunit inaconfined spacesuchasa
bookcase, anddonot putanything ontop ofthe unit.
Avoid installing thisunit ontop ofany heat-generat -
ingelectrical devicesuchasapower amplifier.
Makesurethattheunit ismounted inalevel position
forcorrect operation.
Thevoltage supplied tothe unit should match the
voltage asprinted onthe rear panel. Ifyou areinany
doubt regarding thismatter, consult anelectrician.
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Manual conventions
Inthis manual, weuse thefollowing conventions:
Controlsandkeys onthe MP-GT1 arewritten like
this: MENU .
Messages shownonthe display arewritten likethis:
Are you sure? .
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Ifafixed onscreen indicator(i.e.onewhich cannot
change) isshown, itis written likethis: VSA .
Weuse theterm key todescribe thepush-button
controls onthe MP-GT1.
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Supplied accessories
Inaddition tothis manual, thefollowing accessories are
supplied.
QuickStartGuide ....................................................... 1
Mini-BUSBcable ...................................................... 1
Aninsertion sheet ....................................................... 1
Warrantycard ............................................................. 1
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Pleasecontact thestore where youpurchased thisunit
ifany ofthese accessories aremissing orhave been
damaged duringtransportation.
N O T E
We recommend that you keep the original box and packing materials for transportation of this unit.
Thankyouvery much forpurchasing theTASCAM
MP-GT1 PortableMemory GuitarTrainer. Pleaseread
thisOwners Manualcarefully beforeusingtheunit in
order tomaximize youruseofall itsfeatures. Wehope
that youwill enjoy usingthistrainer formany yearsto
come.
TheMP-GT1 isaf lash memory (1GB) music player
thathasbeen optimized forpracticing guitar.Ifyou
run into aphrase onarecording thatistoo difficult
foryou tolearn byear atordinary speed,youcanplay
and loop themusic ataslower speedtostudy thepart.
Furthermore, thededicated guitarinputallows youto
usetheunits built-in effectsasyou play along withthe
music. Usingacomputer, youcanalso transfer musicas
MP3seasily fromaudio CDsandother sources tothe
MP-GT1.
Beware of condensation
Ifthe unit ismoved fromacold toawarm place,
orused after asudden temperature change,there
isadanger ofcondensation; vaporinthe aircould
condense onthe internal mechanism, makingcorrect
operation impossible. Toprevent this,orifthis occurs,
letthe player sitfor one ortwo hours atthe new room
temperature beforeusing.
1 -“ Introduction
