Onboard tuner won't turn off

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Hello, I am the proud owner of an SE Angelus acoustc/electric single cutaway guitar and I am having an issue with the onboard tuner. I can switch it on, tune the guitar - no problem! But when I go to switch it back off it won't turn off. I have tried switching to a fresh 9-volt battery but still the same problem. In fact the only way I can get it to turn off is to remove the battery & clear the capacitor if it's charge. Any ideas?

 

[shinksma]

Wow, I seem to have passed by this sub-forum for a while.

Are you pressing and holding for about 2 or 3 seconds? That's how it turns off. Not just press and release quickly like you do to turn it on.

 

[Winkulja]

Pozdrav, ja sam ponosni vlasnik SE Angelus akustične/električne single cutaway gitare i imam problem s ugrađenim tunerom. Mogu ga uključiti, ugoditi gitaru - nema problema! Ali kad ga ponovno ugasim, neće se ugasiti. Pokušao sam se prebaciti na novu 9-voltnu bateriju, ali i dalje isti problem. Zapravo, jedini način na koji ga mogu isključiti je da izvadim bateriju i očistim kondenzator ako je napunjen. Imate li ideja?

SAme problem,after 8 years normal working

 

[DISTORT6]

OP - 1 post from 5 years ago. Never came back…

 

[alantig]

OP - 1 post from 5 years ago. Never came back…

Electrocuted by faulty tuner?

 

[dat12]

Hello, I am the proud owner of an SE Angelus acoustc/electric single cutaway guitar and I am having an issue with the onboard tuner. I can switch it on, tune the guitar - no problem! But when I go to switch it back off it won't turn off. I have tried switching to a fresh 9-volt battery but still the same problem. In fact the only way I can get it to turn off is to remove the battery & clear the capacitor if it's charge. Any ideas?

It sounds like there might be a malfunction with the onboard tuner in your SE Angelus acoustic/electric guitar. Here are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot and possibly resolve the issue:

Troubleshooting Steps​

1. Reset the Tuner:
   • Removing the battery and clearing the capacitor seems to reset the tuner temporarily. Ensure you do this process correctly: remove the battery, wait for a minute to let any residual charge dissipate, and then reinsert the battery.
2. Inspect the Battery Compartment:
   • Check for any signs of corrosion or poor connections in the battery compartment. Clean the contacts with a small brush and some isopropyl alcohol if necessary.
3. Check for Firmware Issues:
   • Some onboard tuners have firmware that can occasionally have glitches. Unfortunately, updating or resetting the firmware on onboard tuners is not usually something end-users can do, but it's worth checking the manual or PRS's website for any updates or instructions.
4. Contact PRS Support:
   • If the above steps do not resolve the issue, it might be a hardware problem. Contact PRS customer support for further assistance. They may have specific troubleshooting steps for your model or might advise sending the guitar in for repair.
5. Professional Repair:
   • If the tuner is still not functioning properly, consider taking the guitar to a professional technician. They can inspect the electronics more thoroughly and might be able to fix or replace the tuner.

Temporary Workaround​

While you are troubleshooting or waiting for repairs, you can use an external tuner. Clip-on tuners or pedal tuners can be a good alternative to ensure your guitar stays in tune without relying on the onboard system.