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Important Safety Instructions....................................... 3
Legal Disclaimer.............................................................. 3
Limited warranty............................................................. 3
1. About this Manual...................................................... 4
2. Introduction................................................................ 4
2.1 Unpacking.............................................................................. 4
2.2 True Bypass............................................................................ 4
2.3 Setting up............................................................................... 4
3. Operation – Inputs, Outputs and Controls............... 5
3.1 Power / Computer connection....................................... 5
3.2 Switching................................................................................ 5
3.3 Audio in and out.................................................................. 5
3.4 Effect controls....................................................................... 5
4. Operation – Tap Tempo, Subdivisions/
Sequencer and LFOs........................................................ 6
4.1 Tap Tempo.............................................................................. 6
4.2 Subdivisions/Sequencer................................................... 6
4.3 LFO Waveforms.................................................................... 6
5. Operation – TonePrint................................................ 6
5.1 What are TonePrints?.......................................................... 6
5.2 Transferring TonePrints to your pedal
using the TonePrint app............................................................ 6
5.3 Editing TonePrints with TonePrint Editor.................... 7
5.4 Frequently Asked Questions about
TonePrint pedals.......................................................................... 7
5.5 TonePrint resources............................................................ 7
6. Operation – Bypass Mode.......................................... 7
6.1 True Bypass and Buffered Bypass explained............. 7
6.2 Switching between True Bypass and
Buffered Bypass............................................................................ 7
7. Maintenance................................................................ 8
7.1 Updating the firmware....................................................... 8
7.2 Changing the battery......................................................... 8
8. Links............................................................................. 8
9. Technical Specifications............................................. 8
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Important Safety 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 20. Please keep the environmental aspects of battery
Instructions or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a
with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug battery collection point.
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide 21. Use this apparatus in tropical and/or
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the moderate climates.
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or LEGAL DISCLAIMER
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, Music Tribe accepts no liability for any loss which
Terminals marked with this symbol carry
and the point where they exit from the apparatus. may be suffered by any person who relies either
electrical current of sufficient magnitude
to constitute risk of electric shock. 11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by wholly or in part upon any description, photograph,
Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with the manufacturer. or statement contained herein. Technical specifications,
¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other appearances and other information are subject to
12. Use only with the
installation or modification should be performed only change without notice. All trademarks are the property
cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
by qualified personnel. of their respective owners. Midas, Klark Teknik,
or table specified by the
Lab Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic,
This symbol, wherever it appears, manufacturer, or sold with
TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera and Coolaudio are
alerts you to the presence of uninsulated the apparatus. When a cart
trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe
dangerous voltage inside the is used, use caution when
Global Brands Ltd. © Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd.
enclosure - voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a moving the cart/apparatus
2019 All rights reserved.
risk of shock. combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
This symbol, wherever it appears,
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or LIMITED WARRANTY
alerts you to important operating and
when unused for long periods of time.
maintenance instructions in the For the applicable warranty terms and conditions
accompanying literature. Please read the manual. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. and additional information regarding Music Tribe’s
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at
Caution damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug musictribe.com/warranty.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
remove the top cover (or the rear section). into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has Zhongshan Eurotec Electronics Limited
qualified personnel. been dropped. No. 10 Wanmei Road, South China Modern Chinese
Caution 15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket Medicine Park, Nanlang Town, 528451, Zhongshan City,
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, outlet with a protective earthing connection. Guangdong Province, China
do not expose this appliance to rain and 16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is
moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, remain readily operable.
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
17. Correct disposal of this
Caution product: This symbol indicates that
These service instructions are for use this product must not be disposed
by qualified service personnel only. of with household waste,
To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any according to the WEEE Directive
servicing other than that contained in the operation (2012/19/EU) and your national
instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified law. This product should be taken
service personnel. to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste
electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The
1. Read these instructions.
mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible
2. Keep these instructions. negative impact on the environment and human health
3. Heed all warnings. due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally
4. Follow all instructions. associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation
in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
the efficient use of natural resources. For more
6. Clean only with dry cloth. information about where you can take your waste
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in equipment for recycling, please contact your local city
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. office, or your household waste collection service.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as 18. Do not install in a confined space, such as a book
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus case or similar unit.
(including amplifiers) that produce heat. 19. Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the apparatus.
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2.1 Unpacking
Your TC Electronic effect pedal box should contain the following items:
• Your TC Electronic effect pedal
• 1 USB cable (Type A to Mini-B)
• 1 TC Electronic sticker
Inspect all items for signs of transit damage. In the unlikely event of transit
damage, inform the carrier and supplier.
If damage has occurred, keep all packaging, as it can be used as evidence of
excessive handling force.
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7. Maintenance 8. Links
7.1 Updating the firmware Support resources
TC may provide updates for the built-in software of your pedal, the firmware. • TC Electronic Support: tcelectronic.com/support/
Updating your TC pedal’s firmware requires...
• TC Electronic – product software: tcelectronic.com/support/software/
• a computer running Microsoft Windows or OS X with a standard
• TC Electronic – all product manuals: tcelectronic.com/support/manuals/
USB interface
• TC Electronic user forum: forum.tcelectronic.com/
• the specified DC power supply for your pedal.
TC Electronic on...
Preparing the firmware update
• the Web: tcelectronic.com/
• Download the newest firmware from the “Support” page for your TC pedal.
There are updaters for Microsoft Windows (these are ZIP archives containing • Facebook: facebook.com/tcelectronic
the firmware installer) and for OS X (these are disk image files containing the
• Google Plus: plus.google.com/+tcelectronic/
firmware installer).
• Twitter: twitter.com/tcelectronic
• Unplug all cables (including the power supply) from your TC pedal.
• YouTube: youtube.com/user/tcelectronic
• Connect the pedal to your computer using a USB cable.
• Press and hold the footswitch on your TC pedal. If your TC pedal has more
than one footswitch, press and hold the leftmost footswitch. 9. Technical Specifications
• Insert the DC power supply plug. Bypass mode True Bypass (default) /
Buffered Bypass, switchable
• The LED on your pedal should turn green. If your TC pedal has more than
one LED, the leftmost LED should turn green. This indicates that the pedal is Input connector 1 x ¼" TS, unbalanced, mono
ready to receive the software update.
Input impedance 1 MΩ
• Release the footswitch.
Output connector 1 x ¼" TS, unbalanced, mono
• Your TC pedal will now be recognized as an updatable device.
Output impedance 100 Ω
Applying the firmware update Power input Standard 9 V DC, centre negative
>100 mA (power supply not included)
Quit all MIDI-related applications (e.g. your DAW) on your computer and launch
the firmware updater you have downloaded in step 1. Battery option 9 V (battery not included)
In the firmware updater app, select your TC pedal from the drop-down list under USB port Mini USB connector for
the “STEP 1” heading. firmware updates
When the “Update” button under the “STEP 2” heading turns green, click it. Dimensions (H x W x D) 72 x 122 x 50 mm (2.8 x 4.8 x 2.0")
The updated firmware will now be transferred to your TC pedal. Wait for the
progress bar to reach 100%. When the update procedure is complete, the pedal
will automatically restart.
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