TC Electronic Flashback X4 Guitar Delay Effects Pedal User Manual

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The TC Electronic Flashback X4 is a versatile guitar delay effects pedal designed to provide a wide range of delay types, looping capabilities, and advanced tone-shaping options. This manual will guide you through its features, setup, and operation to help you get the most out of your pedal.

Segurtasun Informazioa

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Paketearen edukia

Ensure all items are present in your Flashback X4 package:

• TC Electronic Flashback X4 Delay Effects Pedal
• Power Supply (9V DC, 300mA)
• USB kablea
• Erabiltzailearen eskuliburua (dokumentu hau)

Kontrolak eta konexioak

The Flashback X4 features a comprehensive set of controls and input/output options for maximum flexibility.

Goiko paneleko kontrolak

Irudiaren deskribapena: Goitik behera view of the blue TC Electronic Flashback X4 pedal, showing five black rotary knobs and four footswitches. The knobs are labeled "TONEPRINT", "DELAY TIME", "FEEDBACK", "DELAY LEVEL", and "LOOPER LEVEL". The footswitches are labeled "REC (A)", "PLAY/PAUSE (B)", "ONCE (C)", and "UNDO/REDO (TAP)".

• TONEPRINT Knob: Selects between 16 delay types including Tape, Tube, Space, Analog, Analog w/Mod, Reverse, Dynamic, 2290, 2290 w/Mod, Slap, LoFi, Ping Pong, and three TonePrint slots.
• DELAY TIME Knob: Atzerapen-denbora doitzen du.
• FEEDBACK botoia: Controls the number of delay repeats.
• DELAY LEVEL Knob: Sets the volume of the delayed signal.
• LOOPER MAILA botoia: Adjusts the volume of the looper playback.
• REC (A) Footswitch: Engages/disengages recording for the looper.
• PLAY/PAUSE (B) Footswitch: Starts/pauses looper playback.
• ONCE (C) Footswitch: Plays the loop once.
• UNDO/REDO (TAP) Footswitch: Tap tempo functionality and undo/redo for looper.

Atzeko panelaren konexioak

Image description: A rear view of the blue TC Electronic Flashback X4 pedal, showing various input and output jacks. From left to right: Mono/Stereo Input jacks, Mono/Stereo Output jacks, EXP Pedal input, 9V DC power input, USB port, MIDI IN, and MIDI THRU ports.

• INPUT (MONO/STEREO): Connect your guitar or other audio source. Supports mono or stereo input.
• OUTPUT (MONO/STEREO): Konektatu zure amplifier or other audio equipment. Supports mono or stereo output.
• EXP PEDAL: Connect an expression pedal for real-time control over parameters.
• 9V DC/300mA: Power input for the included power supply.
• USBa: Connect to a computer for TonePrint editing and firmware updates.
• MIDI SARRERA/BIDERIK: MIDI connectivity for advanced control and synchronization.
• BYPASS Switch (BUFFER/TRUE): Select between buffered bypass (maintains signal integrity over long cable runs) and true bypass (completely removes the pedal from the signal path when off).
• KILL DRY Switch (ON/OFF): Removes the dry signal from the output, useful for parallel effects loops.

Konfigurazioa

Potentzia-konexioa

Connect the included 9V DC power supply to the 9V DC/300mA input jack on the rear panel.

Audio konexioak

Mono konfigurazioa

• Connect your guitar to the MONO INPUT jack.
• Connect the MONO OUTPUT jack to your ampbiziagoa.

Konfigurazio estereo

• Connect your stereo source to both INPUT jacks (left and right).
• Connect both OUTPUT jacks (left and right) to your stereo ampdeformatzaileen konfigurazioa.

USB konexioa

For TonePrint editing or firmware updates, connect the USB cable from the pedal to your computer.

Operating the Flashback X4

Selecting Delay Types

Rotate the TONEPRINT knob to select from the 16 available delay types. Each type offers a unique sonic character.

Adjusting Delay Parameters

Use the DELAY TIME, FEEDBACK, and DELAY LEVEL knobs to fine-tune your desired delay sound. Experiment with these controls to create subtle echoes, long ambient trails, or rhythmic repeats.

Punteatu Tempo

The UNDO/REDO (TAP) footswitch allows you to set the delay time by tapping your foot. Tap at least twice to set the tempo.

Looper funtzionalitatea

The Flashback X4 includes a 40-second looper.

• Erregistroa: Press the REC (A) footswitch to start recording.
• Erreproduzitu/Gelditu: Press the PLAY/PAUSE (B) footswitch to play or stop the loop.
• Gaingrabazioa: While playing, press REC (A) again to overdub.
• Desegin/Berregin: Press the UNDO/REDO (TAP) footswitch to undo or redo the last overdub.
• Play Once: Press the ONCE (C) footswitch to play the loop once.

TonePrint Feature

TonePrint allows you to load custom-tuned effects created by famous guitarists directly into your pedal.

• USB bidez: Connect the pedal to your computer and use the TonePrint Editor software to load custom TonePrints.
• Smartphone aplikazioaren bidez: Download the TC Electronic TonePrint App. Select a TonePrint and "beam" it to your pedal by holding your smartphone's speaker near your guitar's pickup.

Official Product Video: Flashback X4 Delay & Looper - 5 Things to Know

This video provides a quick overview of the TC Electronic Flashback X4 Delay & Looper pedal, highlighting its key features such as amazing sounds, instant access to 3 presets, TonePrint technology, tap tempo, and ease of use. It demonstrates how to load TonePrints via USB or smartphone app.

Mantentzea

• Mantendu pedala garbi zapi leun eta lehor batekin garbituz.
• Saihestu pedala muturreko tenperatura edo hezetasunen eraginpean jartzea.
• Deskonektatu korrontea denbora luzez erabiltzen ez duzunean.

Arazoak konpontzea

• Soinurik ez: Check all cable connections, ensure the power supply is connected and working, and verify that the pedal is engaged.
• Soinu ahula/distortsionatua: Check guitar and amplifier volume levels. Ensure correct input/output impedance.
• Looper arazoak: Ensure sufficient power. Refer to the detailed looper instructions in the full manual for specific recording/playback issues.
• TonePrint Not Loading: Verify USB connection or ensure the smartphone speaker is close to the guitar pickup. Check app/software for updates.

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Bermea eta Laguntza

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