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User Guide for Tc Electronic Shaker Vibrato
Quick start guide for the Tc Electronic Shaker Vibrato pedal. Learn about control functions, power requirements, and operating modes.
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Quick guide from the manual
This document provides a quick start guide for the Tc Electronic Shaker Vibrato pedal. It covers the function of each control, power requirements, and operating modes to help you get started with your effect pedal.
Device Overview
The Shaker Vibrato pedal features several controls to shape your sound:
- Speed: Adjusts the time between the peaks of the vibrato effect.
- Rise Time: Adjusts the time it takes for the vibrato to reach the maximum intensity set by the Depth knob.
- Depth: Adjusts the intensity of the vibrato effect.
- Tone: Shifts the effect's emphasis toward higher or lower frequencies.
- Footswitch: Turns the effect on and off.
- Vibrato type switch: Selects between standard Vibrato on/off, custom TonePrint, and a Latch setting.
Connections and Power
Power: Connect a 9 V / >100 mA power supply to the power input.
Input/Output: Use the standard 1/4 inch jacks for connecting your instrument and amplifier or next pedal in the chain.
USB: Connects to your computer for firmware updates and TonePrint editing.
Operating Modes
The Vibrato type switch allows you to choose between three modes:
- Standard Vibrato: Traditional on/off operation using the footswitch.
- TonePrint: Uses custom TonePrint settings loaded via USB.
- Latch: The pedal is only active when you press and hold the footswitch.
Manufacturer information
TC Electronic
Practical help
Common problems
No sound output
Check that the power supply is connected (9V, >100mA) and that your instrument and amplifier cables are securely plugged into the Input and Output jacks.
Pedal does not stay on
Check the Vibrato type switch. If it is set to 'Latch' mode, the pedal will only be active while you are physically pressing and holding the footswitch.
Before use
- Ensure you have a 9V power supply with at least 100mA current capacity.
- Connect your instrument to the Input jack.
- Connect your amplifier or next pedal to the Output jack.
- Verify the Vibrato type switch position for your desired mode (Standard, TonePrint, or Latch).
Model compatibility
- Compatible with TonePrint software for custom effects.
- Class B digital device compliant with FCC Part 15.
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