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Owners ManualCongratulations on your purchase of thePeterson Stomp Classic. Please take the timeto read through this manual and use the

tuner/DI as directed.

PowerYour new Stomp Classic pedal tuner ispowered by a 9V battery. To change oraccess the battery, open the battery door bypushing the latch (18) and carefully removethe battery. For best results always use a highquality Alkaline battery. A battery indicatoricon appears when power is getting low. Alternately, use a regulated 9VDC adapterconnected to the Stomp Classics DC Input jack. Please observe the correct polarity andoutput capacity of your adapter, if unsure,contact us:

WARNING: USING A WALL TRANSFORMER WITHTHE INCORRECT POLARITY OR VOLTAGE MAYCAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE TUNER!!

Functions

1. Pedalboard Lug2. Mute Switch & Battery Compartment3. Parameter - Button4. Menu Button5. Signal Output Socket6. USB Input Socket7. Mute Lamp8. Pedalboard Lug9. Active DI Attenuation Selector10. Active DI XLR Output Socket11. True Bypass/DI Selector Switch12. Pedalboard Lug13. Strobe Screen14. Signal Input Socket15. Program Button16. Parameter + Button17. Pedalboard Lug18. Battery Release Latch

Setting up the Stomp ClassicThe Peterson Stomp Classic can be set up inthree ways by means of a three positionswitch to the left of the XLR jack socket.

Mode 1100%True BypassIn this position, theinstrument signalflows through thetuner circuits onlywhen muted by thestomp switch to

enable silent tuning. When the tuner isbypassed or unmuted, both the input and theoutput are physically disconnected from the

tuner circuit and the tuner is switched off. Thisallows the instrument signal to flow freely frominput to output without any physical orelectronic contact with the tuners internalcircuits.

Mode 2

Tuner MonitorIn this position, the

tuner and DI areactive at all times butcan both be muted toenable silent tuning.

When unmuted, the tuner screen remains onand can still monitor the tuning. The built-in Active DI produces a balanced signal at theXLR socket in addition to the regularunbalanced signal at the jack socketoutput. This feature is suited to acousticguitarists and electric and acoustic bassists,enabling simultaneous connection to anacoustic combo/bass amplifier and/or mixingconsole/recorder.Electric guitar players can tap the DI signalusing an XLR to adapter to power asecond amp, or record a dry signal for laterprocessing.

Mode 3Active DI

In this position, theClassic Stomp istransformed into amuteable DI with thetuner screen becomingactive only when the

pedal is muted. Your Peterson Stomp Classicis shipped in this default mode.Getting StartedFor normal operation, the tuner can be usedout of the box; no special adjustment isneeded to use with anything from a 10 stringbass to an electric mandolin. After installingthe battery, simply activate the Stomp Classicby inserting a guitar cable into the input jack ofthe tuner, then connect the tuner output jackto the input of an amplifier. Use the StompFootswitch (2) to mute the instruments signaland proceed to tune.The display will scroll counter-clockwise toindicate a flat note and clockwise to indicate asharp note. When finished, use the stompswitch to return to playing.

Reading the Virtual Strobe DisplayYour new Stomp Classic pedal tuners displayfeatures two strobe bands. Underneath theStrobe Screen, the note name is displayed asa large letter along with the octave from whichit is derived which is displayed as a number,E2,A2,D3,G3,B3,E4 for guitar and B0, E1,A1,D2,G2 for bass.To tune, carefully adjust the tuning peg of yourinstrument until the display is immobile orcaged. If the note you are tuning is toosharp, the bars will drift to the right, if flat theywill move to the left..

Factory Default Settings

Your Stomp Classic Pedal Tuner was shippedwith the following factory default settings:True Bypass OFFDI (Balanced Line Out) ONConcert Pitch A=440HzPreset Sweetener Equal TemperamentDrop-Tune/Capo Tune 0 (OFF)

Strobe Newbie?If you are new to strobe tuners, you will noticethat they are much more sensitive andaccurate than your previous tuner. Youll needto adjust your touch when you pluck a stringto tune.Initially, instead of a plectrum, use your fingeror thumb to gently pluck the string or simplyreduce the volume of your instrument, untilyou become accustomed to tuning accurately.

Customizing your Classic StompUsing the Stomp Classics editor software atwww.StroboStompClassic.com you cancustomize the features of the tuner to yourliking and update its firmware via its USB port.

What is a Sweetener?Unlike other tuners which offer no alternativeto Equal Temperament, Peterson Tunerscontain many choices ofSweetness, in otherwords, several degrees of harmony orconsonance. The Sweetener feature isexclusive to Peterson Tuners.

Choosing a Preset SweetenerPress the M (Menu) button until theSweetener logo flashes on and off.

Use the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons tochoose a Sweetener.

The choices are:EQU: Standard Non-Sweetened tuningsuitable for regular or alternate tuningsGTR: Peterson Exclusive Sweetened tuningfor guitar. Suitable for EADGBEACU: Peterson Exclusive Sweetened tuningfor acoustic guitar in standard tuning.DAD: Peterson Exclusive Sweetened tuningfor acoustic guitar in modal DADGAD tuningG12: Peterson Exclusive Sweetened tuning

for 12 String guitars.BRT: Peterson Exclusive Sweetened tuningfor Baritone guitar.7ST: Peterson Exclusive Sweetened tuningfor 7 String guitars.BAS: Peterson Exclusive Sweetened tuningfor bass guitar when playing with piano.BFE: Optimized Peterson settings for ElectricGuitars equipped with the Buzz Feiten TuningSystem*.BFB: Optimized Peterson settings for ElectricBass Guitars equipped with the Buzz FeitenTuning System.BFA: Optimized Peterson settings for Acoustic Guitars equipped with the BuzzFeiten Tuning System.BF12: Optimized Peterson settings for 12String Guitars equipped with the Buzz Feiten

Tuning System.SE9: Optimized Peterson settings for E9tuning on pedal steel guitar (Sharp Es)SC6: Optimized Peterson settings for C6tuning on pedal steel guitar0E9: Optimized Peterson settings for E9tuning on pedal steel guitar (Es at 00.0 cents)U12: Optimized Peterson settings forUniversal tuning on 12 string pedal steel guitarLA6: A6 settings for Lap Steel.

LC6: C6 settings for Lap Steel DBO: Pure Major 3rds for open A, D and G

tunings for Dobro** & slide guitarDBH: Half-Tempered major 3rds for Open A,

D and G tunings for Dobro& slide guitarVLN: Perfect 5ths for 4 and 5 String electricviolin.BJO: Sweetened tuning for Electric BanjoMAN: Sweetened tuning for Electric Mandolin.BSn:Bass notes are displayed as stringnumbers, supports 4 & 5 string basses instandard tuning BEADG=54321GTn: Guitar notes are displayed as stringnumbers, supports 5,6 & 7 string guitars instandard tuning BEADGBE = 7654321

*Buzz Feiten Tuning Systemis a registered trademark of Buzz Feiten Design.

**Dobro is a registered trademark of Gibson Guitar Corp.

Drop Tuning (Transposed Tuning)Press the M (Menu) button until theDrop/Capo Tuning parameter flashes on andoff.

Use the plus (+) or minus (-) buttons tochoose a drop...

...or capo setting.

The available settings are:

0= No Drop/No Capo-1 to -6 = One to six half steps down+1 to +5 = One to five half steps up

Changing Concert Pitch ReferencePress the MENU button until the Concert Aparameter flashes on and off.

To adjust the Concert Pitch to a value otherthan A=440Hz, press the arrow buttons untilthe desired value is displayed.

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The Stomp Classic can be calibrated fromA=390Hz to A=490Hz in 1Hz increments.

Factory Default ResetTo clear all user settings and return to thefactory default values, press and hold downthe P button for 3 seconds

The word, def, will show briefly after which thetuner returns to factory default.

PresetsIt is possible to store up to 9 presetcombinations of Sweetener, Hz value andDrop value, which can be later recalled bypressing the P button.

Creating PresetsPressing and holding the plus (+) buttonfor 2.0 seconds adds the current alteredsettings (all 3, even if only one is altered) to a"Preset List" as long as a matching preset isnot already onthe list.

Deleting PresetsPressing and holding the minus (-) buttonfor 2.0 seconds removes the currentsettings(only if a preset matching your currentscreen settings exists in thepreset list.)

Recalling PresetsTo recall or view the presets one by one pressthe P button repeatedly.

String Number DisplayThe StroboStomp Classic can display stringnumbers instead of note names if so desired.Selecting Sweetener GTn will cause the tunerto display numbers 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 for notes E,B, G, D, A, E and B for 5, 6 and 7-stringguitars while selecting BSn will cause thetuner to display the numbers 1,2,3,4,5 and 6for the notes C, G, D, A, E and B for 4, 5 and6 string basses.

Programmable Sweeteners

Custom multi-octave Sweeteners can bedesigned on your computer and up to 100 canbe downloaded into your Stomp Classic via itsUSB port.

To do this, download the free Classic StompEditor to your computer at:www.StroboStompClassic.com

Active DIThe Peterson Stomp Classic features a built-inactive DI. Besides running on a 9V battery or

a 9VDC power adapter, the DI will also run onPhantom power from an external source(mixing console etc.) if present. To activatethe DI, adjust the three position mode switch to MON/DI or Active DI. Connect a shieldedXLR cable between the Active DI XLR outputsocket and the device to be connected(recording/PA console). The Stomp Classic isshipped with the DI activated. In this positionthe balanced XLR DI output and theunbalanced jack output are both muted bypressing the stomp switch. The tuner is nolonger True Bypass when the DI is active.The DI also features a Ground Lift switch forthe eliminating of possible ground loops(hum).

To lift the DI signal ground, disconnect thetuner from audio equipment and slide theswitch from GND to LIFT position. Reconnectthe tuner.The Stomp Classics active DI also features asignal attenuation pad for matching aninstrument signals output to the internal DIinput. For high output level signals from the

instrument (e.g.active bass guitar),adjust the attenuationswitch from 0dB to -10dB or -20dBdepending on signalstrength. If the

instruments output level is high, setting theattenuation switch too high will result indistortion from the DI output.

NOTE: The Classics active DI works only whenselected using the three position mode switch.Disconnect XLR cable from DI output when thetuner is switched to True Bypass operation.

Mounting the Stomp Classic on a

PedalboardThe Stomp Classic comes with its ownmounting hardware, which is strong, neat,secure and much more effective than theusual fastening methods. Each corner of theStomp Classics base features a metal lugwhich, when rotated 90 out from the tunerenclosure, can be screwed to the pedalboardfloor, providing an unprecedented rock-solidconnection.

The Stomp Classic- Other UsesBesides being the worlds most accurate pedaltuner, the Stomp Classics active DI offers topsignal integrity over long cable runs, ideal forhigh-end bass guitars, and electro-acousticinstruments.If youre an electric guitarist, the DI can also

be used to connect to a recording device like amixing console/tape machine or Digital AudioWorkstation to record a dry guitar signal whileplaying through the output to your amplifier. Later, you canreamplify the dry signal by sending itthrough your effects and amp while makingtonal adjustments to them in a manner notpossible to do while youre playing.

Using the Stomp Classic as a DIFirst, ensure that the Stomp Classic is in MONor DI mode by using the selector switch.

Electro-Acoustic GuitarConnect the Stomp Classics DI output toyour P.A. or live mixing console with abalanced XLR cable. Connect your instrumentto the Stomp Classics input jack.

Electric Bass GuitarConnect the Stomp Classics DI output to yourP.A. or live mixing console with a balancedXLR cable. Connect the Stomp Classics output jack to the input of your bass amp.Connect your instrument to the StompClassics input jack.

Using the Stomp Classic as an

intonation toolAfter deciding on string gauge, setting stringheight (nut & bridge), neck relieffactors thataffect the instruments intonationconsiderablythe individual string lengthsneed to be adjusted. For this task, use Equaltemperament in the Stomp ClassicsSweetener menu (EQU).

Lower the pickups away from thestrings to avoid "doubling" andelectromagnetic pull.

Lay the guitar flat on a bench toadjust it, but always check the intonation withthe instrument in the playing position, as thereadings will be visibly (and later audibly)different. You should always aim to freeze or"cage" the image on the Strobe Tuner display;the less movement the more accurate theresults.

Where setting the intonation is concerned, anoften-used technique is the 12th fret &flageolet comparison method. In this method,the flageolet or "harmonic" over the 12th fret iscompared to the fretted string at the 12th fret,and saddle position is adjusted as follows:

If the fretted note is flat compared tothe flageolet note, move the bridge saddleforward to shorten the string.

If the fretted note is sharp comparedto the flageolet note, move the bridge saddleback to lengthen the string.

Adjust until both fretted note andflageolet are identical in pitch.

While this is a common system, it is notalways the most satisfactory.One popular alternative is to adjust each stringso that it is in tune at two points an octaveapart from each other on the fret board usinga strobe tuner. Using the 5th and 17th fret asan example:

Tune a string at the 5th fret. Check the string at the 17th.

If sharp, move the saddle back, thuslengthening the string. If flat, shorten the stringby moving the saddle forward. Remember tofret the string using the pressure that youwould normally apply while playing.

Keep repeating this process untileach string is in tune as much as possible atboth the 5th and 17th frets.

This method takes time, and has to berepeated if you change string gauges, but ifproperly executed, yields very satisfactoryresults.Now, before you play music with a lot of 5thson your guitar (e.g. power chords), tune theinstrument using the GTR, BAS, P5TH orG5TH setting, depending on which model ofstrobe tuner you own, otherwise use the EQU(default) setting to tune your guitar.

The methods above are within anybody'sreach, all you need are your ears and yourPeterson strobe tuner!

Technical SpecificationsSize: 5.25 x 3.25 x 2.25Weight: 1lb. including batteryPower: 9VDC 80mA (Nominal)Detection Accuracy 0.1 cent (1/10th cent)Display Resolution 0.1 cent (1/10th cent)Calibration: A=390Hz to A=490HzTemperaments: 23 preset SweetenersProgrammability: Via USB PortInput: jackOutputs: jack (unbalanced)

XLR (balanced)Tuning Range: 8Hz to 8000Hz

WarrantyWe warrant this product to be free of defectsin materials or workmanship for a period ofTHREE years after delivery to the originalpurchaser. Our obligation under this warrantyis limited to the replacement or repair of anypart or parts which prove upon ourexamination to be defective.

This warranty does not apply to damageresulting from transportation, misuse, abuse,or alteration. The complete unit must bereturned to our factory, transportation chargesprepaid. In order to speed the return of theunit to you, it is recommended that for allrepairs, other than those required as a resultof shipping damage, you deal directly with ourfactory. In case of damage in shipment, aclaim should be filed with the carrier.The above warranty is contingent uponregistration within 10 days of the date ofreceipt of the product by the original

purchaser. The warranty conveys specificlegal rights to the purchaser, other rights varyfrom state to state and internationally.Register on-line at:http://www.petersontuners.com/warranty

Join the Stomp Classic Users Forum at:http://www.petersontuners.com/forum

petersonElectro-Musical Products, Inc.

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Alsip, IL 60803 USAwww.petersontuners.com

www.StroboStompClassic.com Stomp Classic,Strobotuner, Sweetener and the linear &concentric strobe patterns are trademarks of:Peterson Electro-Musical Products, Inc.- U.S. Patent # 6,580,024

PETERSON VSS-C STOMP CLASSIC ENGLISH V. 10.10 2010 Peterson Electro-Musical Products, Inc. USA

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