Peterson AutoStrobe
490-ST Stretch Tuner
This page is intended to help you
use and understand the potentials of
the Peterson Piano Tuner. You should
read all the material you can on the
tuner in order to use its full potential.

Be sure to go to the warrantee online page,
and get your name in the system after you
purchase a tuner. Link Below

 

 

FEATURES:

= Automatic Note Selection- The tuner knows what note you are playing
= +2/-1 Shifted octave display On the very high treble and low bass, the tuner shifts to display the strobe
        pattern an octave lower or higher. This helps you see the pattern drift easier.
= Tuning range-- 8 octaves-- C 32.703 Hz to B 7902.128 Hz

= Regulated by a Quartz-stable tuning reference
= Accuracy of 1/10 cent, or 1/1000 semitone
= AUTOMATIC IMAGE CLARITY AND CONTRAST CONTROL -
       internal compensation for optimal viewing over a wide range of source pitch and volume.
= Digital Pitch Offset Control- You can set the tuning higher or lower than standard pitch
= Adjustable "Concert Pitch" reference- You can set "A" anywhere from A-350 to A-550
= Present and Custom Temperaments- There are 8 to choose from
= You can set up 31 custom temperaments and stretches-
       Once you or your customer like a temperament on a particular piano, you can store it for future use.
= Built in mic-- Accepts an external mic also
= EASY TRANSPOSITION for non-piano tuning needs-
       strobe patterns appear at the correct note for Bb, F, and Eb instruments.

= Eight Stretch Tables-- These are determined by the size of the piano you are tuning
= Foot control option for changing note and octave manually.
= EXTERNAL IUT AND THROUGH OUTPUT WITH MUTE - for in-line, silent tuning during performances.

= An LCD screen displays all functions available and shows the modes you are using.
= Selectable Electrical AC sources- 95-105 VAC; 210-230 VAC; 230-250 VAC; 50 or 60 cycles.
= Size-- 13.4 by 3.5 by 6.35 inches (34.04 by 8.57 by 16.19 cm) - 8 lbs - shipping weight- 10 lbs
= Guarantee- One year parts and labor
= Rack mount version available
= Specifications subject to change as Peterson may make product improvements

PRICE:                                 Peterson 490-ST                                     $1075.00

Note and Octave Increment Single footswitch-- See graphic --->
       Controls the tuning rather than allowing auto response                             $ 42.00

Clip-on external mic- Korg CM-100
      Allows tuning in noisy room, and gets maximum results                   
         $ 25.00

 

Carrying Case- Made by Peterson for the tuner-- See Graphic --->
       Double zipped top with compartment for accessories                                 included

Shipping, as usual, is actual cost drop shipped from our supplier to you.

 

 

COURTESY OF PETERSON PIANO TUNERS:

INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR THE PETERSON AUTO-STROBE 490-ST
You must have Adobe Acrobat to read this manual.

SHORTER USER GUIDE FOR THE 490-ST

WARRANTEE REGISTRATION

WARRANTEE REPAIRS INSTRUCTIONS

EXCEPTIONAL FORUM ON ALL PETERSON PRODUCTS

FAQ PAGE AT PETERSON SITE

ACCURACY OF A STROBE TUNER

AUDIO ILLUSTRATION OF TUNING RESULTS WITH A STROBE TUNER

 


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