User's Manual

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FAQ HELP
Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions or issues that
may arise. A simple setting can cause your Theremini to behave improperly.
Take a moment to double-check the relevant settings discussed below.
1. “I HAVE NO SOUND.”
If you don’t have sound coming out of the speaker or headphones, try the
following remedies:
a) Try turning up the front panel VOLUME knob.
b) Check the Master Volume setting of the Setup menu.
c) If there still is no sound coming out the speaker or line outputs,
try running the Calibration routine by pressing and holding the
SETUP button.
2. “THE VOLUME KNOB IS NOT DOING ANYTHING.”
The Volume knob only controls the volume of the built-in speaker and the
headphone jack. To adjust the volume of the line outputs, press SETUP
to enter the Setup menu. The first page of the Setup menu is the Master
Volume adjustment.
3. “CAN I USE A DIFFERENT POWER ADAPTER THAN THE ONE THAT
CAME WITH MY THEREMINI?”
NO! Only use the power adapter that comes with your Theremini or
unpredictable results may occur. If you lost or damaged your original
Theremini power adapter, you can order a replacement from Moog Music.
4. “MY THEREMINI DOESN’T WORK RIGHT WHEN IT’S NEAR ANOTHER
THEREMINI, ETHERWAVE THEREMIN, OR ANY OTHER THEREMIN.”
Theremins are sensitive instruments that operate via proximity sensing
antennae. When using more than one Theremin, you should maintain a
distance of 10 feet (3 meters) between instruments. Also, please be
aware that if a metal object is placed between your Theremini and
another Theremin, the metal object can cause coupling between the
two and cause poor operation.
5. “MY THEREMINI SEEMS VERY UNSTABLE.”
Make sure you are only using the power adapter that came with your
Theremini only. For best operation you will need a grounded outlet for
operating your Theremini. If you are trying to play your Theremini but the
pitch is very unstable and jittery, you might be plugged into an ungrounded
outlet. For best results, you must find a grounded outlet. There is a ground
screw on the rear panel of the Theremini that you can use to ground your
Theremini. Also, if other music equipment in your home / office / studio is
earth grounded, you can plug the line output(s) of your Theremini into the
other equipment to get grounded. Powerline network adapters may interfere
with the Theremini. If you are using them at your location and you are
experiencing pitch instability, you may need to unplug them from the wall.