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Table of contents Important safety instructions Caution Service Warning EMC / EMI Explanation of graphic symbols 1 2 2 2 2 3 Inputs, outputs and controls Power / Switching the effect on and off Footswitch Audio in and out Effect controls Reverb types 13 14 14 14 15 16 Before you begin About this manual Getting support 4 5 5 17 18 18 About this pedal T2 Reverb True Bypass 6 7 7 Maintenance Updating the firmware Changing the battery Switching the pedal from true bypass to buffered bypass mode Ki
Important safety instructions Important safety instructions T2 Reverb English manual 2015-09-01 1
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
For customers in Canada Important safety instructions Explanation of graphic symbols This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. The lightning bolt triangle is used to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltages” within the unit’s chassis that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to humans.
Before you begin Before you begin T2 Reverb English manual 2015-09-01 4
About this manual Getting support Use this manual to learn how to set up and operate your TC product. If you still have questions about the product after reading this manual, please get in touch with TC Support: To get the most from this manual, please read it from start to finish, or you may miss important information. This manual is only available as a PDF download from the TC Electronic website. Before you begin tcelectronic.
About this pedal About this pedal T2 Reverb English manual 2015-09-01 6
Thank you for spending your hard-earned money on this TC Electronic product! We have done our best to ensure that it will serve you for many years to come, and we hope that you will enjoy using it. About this pedal T2 Reverb True Bypass T2 is your new one stop portal to reverb heaven! Here at TC, we have a simple philosophy: When you are using one of our products, you should hear something great – and if you don’t, you shouldn’t hear it at all. This is why this pedal sports True Bypass.
TonePrint TonePrint T2 Reverb English manual 2015-09-01 8
TonePrint This TC Electronic product supports TonePrints. To learn more about TonePrints, go to tcelectronic.com/toneprint/ But wouldn’t it be cool to have world-famous guitar players – guys like Paul Gilbert, Guthrie Govan, John Petrucci or Steve Vai – virtually rewire your reverb pedal, defining what should happen “behind the scenes”? What are TonePrints? And how about doing this yourself? When you look at your TC Electronic effect pedal, you’ll only see a few knobs.
TonePrint Transferring TonePrints to your pedal – step by step Editing TonePrints with TonePrint Editor ►►Launch the TonePrint app on your smart- The TonePrint app allows you to use TonePrints created by your favorite guitar and bass players. But this is only the start. Using TC’s TonePrint Editor, you can create your very own signature pedal sounds. phone. ►►Find the TonePrint you want to use. You can browse TonePrints by Artist or Product (i.e., pedal type). You will also find Featured TonePrints.
Setup Setup T2 Reverb English manual 2015-09-01 11
Setup Ready… Set… Your TC Electronic effect pedal box should contain the following items: ►►Connect a 9 V power supply with the follow- ►►Your TC Electronic effect pedal ►►1 USB cable (Type A to Mini-B) ►►1 TC Electronic sticker ►►1 leaflet about TC’s guitar FX product range 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.
Inputs, outputs and controls Inputs, outputs and controls T2 Reverb English manual 2015-09-01 13
Inputs, outputs and controls Power / Switching the effect on and off Audio in and out Power input The audio inputs on the right side of this pedal are standard ¼” jacks (mono/TS). To power up your pedal, connect a power supply to its power input socket. Audio inputs (stereo) ►►If your signal source is mono, connect it to the The power input socket of your TC Electronic effect pedal is a standard 5.5 / 2.1 mm DC plug (centre = negative).
Inputs, outputs and controls USB port Effect controls Reverb type selector Use the standard Mini-B USB port on your TC Electronic effect pedal to connect your pedal to a computer. This will allow you to load TonePrints into the pedal or create your own TonePrint using TC’s TonePrint Editor. For more information, see “TonePrint”. Please note that the knob assignments on your TC Electronic effect pedal are the default assignments.
Reverb types Reverb VIII Reverb I This is a deep, natural hall reverb with maximum allowed decay. Warm space and slow modulation with stretchy, elastic qualities.. Reverb II This is a long sustaining reverb mixed with a watery, organ-like vibrato. Reverb III This is a clear, glassy reverb with an ominous low end throb. Reverb IV This is a huge cathedral-type reverb without any boundaries. Reverb V This is a slow pitch-bending reverb with doubling effect.
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Maintenance Updating the firmware Applying the firmware update Changing the battery TC may provide updates for the built-in software of your pedal, the firmware. Updating your TC pedal’s firmware requires… ►►Quit all MIDI-related applications (e.g. your If you need to change the battery of your TC Electronic effect pedal, proceed as follows: ►►Unscrew the thumb-screw on the back of the pedal and detach the back-plate.
Maintenance Switching the pedal from true bypass to buffered bypass mode True Bypass and Buffered Bypass explained True Bypass mode is a hard-wire bypass that gives absolutely no coloration of tone when the pedal is bypassed. This is the default mode for your effect pedal. Using True Bypass on all pedals is a perfect choice in setups with a few pedals and relatively short cables before and after the pedals.
Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions T2 Reverb English manual 2015-09-01 20
Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions about TonePrint pedals “Are TonePrint pedals analog or digital?” The dry signal of your guitar passes straight through this effect pedal and is in no way digitized. The “wet” signal is just added. “Do the TonePrint pedals have balanced or unbalanced inputs/outputs?” TonePrint pedals have unbalanced inputs and outputs. Use cables with TS jacks (i.e., standard instrument cables).
Links Links T2 Reverb English manual 2015-09-01 22
Links TonePrint resources Support resources TC Electronic on… ►►TonePrint: ►►TC Electronic Support: ►►the web: tcelectronic.com/toneprint/ ►►TonePrint products: tcelectronic.com/toneprint/ toneprint-products/ tcelectronic.com/support/ ►►TC Electronic – product software: tcelectronic.com/support/software/ ►►TC Electronic – all product manuals: ►►TonePrint app: tcelectronic.com/support/manuals/ tcelectronic.com/ ►►Facebook: facebook.com/tcelectronic ►►Google Plus: plus.google.
Technical specifications Technical specifications T2 Reverb English manual 2015-09-01 24
Technical specifications Please note that due to continuous development, the following specifications are subject to change without further notice. Bypass mode Signal circuitry Dimensions (width x depth x height) Input connector Output connector Power input Battery option Input impedance Output impedance USB port True Bypass (Buffered Bypass optional) Analog dry-through 72 x 122 x 50 mm – 2.8 x 4.8 x 2.
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