Reference Manual Manual
Basics
Play Electric – Reference manual (2014-07-16) 11
passed via these outputs. If you do not connect
a cable to the Guitar Out jack, guitar signals will
also be sent over these outputs.
GND switch
This is a ground lift switch. If you experience hum
while using Play Electric, try pressing the GND
switch to reduce or remove the hum.
Headphones connector
Connect your headphones to the Phones con-
nector.
PEDAL connector
Use a TRS cable to connect a Switch-3 (optional)
to the PEDAL connector. If you use the Switch-3,
you have direct access to looping and other ef-
fect control. See the Switch-3 menu section for
details on assigning controls to each Switch-3
button.
USB connector
Connect to your computer with the included ca-
ble. Use the VoiceSupport software to manage
presets and update the product’s internal soft-
ware (firmware).
You can download VoiceSupport here:
tc-helicon.com/products/voicesupport/
Stereo audio input and output via USB is also
supported at 16bit resolution with 44.1or 48kHz
sample rate.
Incoming USB audio signals are NOT passed to
the USB output, allowing you to sing/play along
with tracks from your DAW while recording back
“just the vocals and guitar”.
Power socket
Connect the included power supply. Your Play
Electric will power up immediately. Always use a
TC-Helicon power supply (12 V, 400mA). Us-
ing any other power supply may damage the unit
and will void your warranty.