TC Electronic D-Two User Manual

D•TWO

MULTITAP RHYTHM DELAY

UUSSEERR’’SS MMAANNUUAALL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such

as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that

produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one

wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong

are provided for your safety. If the 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 pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories

specified by the manufacturer.

12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of

time.

13 Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel. Servicing is required when the

apparatus has been damaged in any way,

such as power-supply cord or plug is

damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects

have fallen into the apparatus, the

apparatus has been exposed to rain or

moisture, does not operate normally, or has

been dropped.

• This equipment should be installed near the
socket outlet and disconnection of the
device should be easily accessible.

• Do not install in a confined space.

• Do not open the unit - risk of electric shock
inside.

Caution:

You are cautioned that any change or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.

Service

• There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

• All service must be performed by qualified
personnel.

Warning!

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.

• This apparatus must be earthed.

• Use a three wire grounding type line cord
like the one supplied with the product.

• Be advised that different operating voltages
require the use of different types of line
cord and attachment plugs.

• Check the voltage in your area and use the
correct type. See table below:

Voltage Line plug according to standard

110-125V UL817 and CSA C22.2 no 42.

220-230V CEE 7 page VII, SR section

107-2-D1/IEC 83 page C4.

240V BS 1363 of 1984.

Specification for 13A fused
plugs and switched and
unswitched socket outlets.

The lightning flash with an arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral triangle, is

intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert

the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
product.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Certificate Of Conformity

TC Electronic A/S, Sindalsvej 34, 8240
Risskov, Denmark, hereby declares on own
responsibility that following products:

D•TWO Multitap Rhythm Delay

- that is covered by this certificate and
marked with CE-label conforms with
following standards:

EN 60065 Safety requirements for mains
(IEC 60065) operated electronic and

related apparatus for household
and similar general use

EN 55103-1 Product family standard for

audio,video, audio-visual and
entertainment lighting control
apparatus for professional
use. Part 1: Emission.

EN 55103-2 Product family standard for

audio, video, audio-visual and
entertainment lighting control
apparatus for professional
use. Part 2: Immunity.

With reference to regulations in following
directives:
73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC

Issued in Risskov, November 1999

Anders Fauerskov

Chief Executive Officer

EMC / EMI.

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B Digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in residential installations. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on. The user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.

For the customers in Canada:

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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Signal Flow Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Typical Setups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

BASIC OPERATION

The D•TWO Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

ALGORITHMS

Delay Modes

Traditional Delay Mode . . . . . . . . . . .16

Straight Delay Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Rhythm Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Rhythm Tap Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

PingPong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Dynamic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Additional Algorithms

Spatial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

APPENDIX

MIDI Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

MIDI Control Changes . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . .28

Preset List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

TC Electronic, Sindalsvej 34, DK-8240 Risskov – [e-mail] Rev 5.4 – SW – V 1.01English Version

Prod. No: E60500302

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your new D•TWO Multi-tap Rhythm Delay.

The D•TWO Multi-tap Rhythm Delay is an easy to use, high quality digital Delay
unit. When it comes to Delay effects we are convinced that with this unit you are
well covered. This applies for live-sound production as well as in the studio. The
D•TWO covers not only all the traditional Delay functions, but also a few brand new
ones. With traditional Delay units it is generally only possible to control Feedback
and Level on a specified fixed Delay time. With the D•TWO you are now able to tap
actual rhythm patterns consisting of up to 10 taps directly into the unit.
Many will recognize the TC 2290 studio Delay unit as the Delay unit that introduced
the “Dynamic Delay” function. A function that allows the Delay Output level to be
actively altered by the dynamics of the Input level. A function that can be used to
leave the source material clear and undisturbed while played and delicately
accompanied by the Delay between phrases. Yes, this feature is also available in
the D•TWO.

We hope you will have as much pleasure using the D•TWO as we had making it.

For any questions left unanswered by this manual feel free to visit our online support
center; TC Support Interactive, which can be accessed via: www.tcelectronic.com

Latest manual revision can always be downloaded from www.tcelectronic.com

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FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW

POWER button

Power on/off.

IN LEVEL knob

Adjusts the Input level.
At center position a relay will
switch the Input circuit
between consumer and pro
level. This will insure optimal
Input Gain range and superb
“signal to noise” ratio is
achieved.

MIX knob

Adjusts the global mix between
dry and wet signal. Fully
clockwise position is 100%
effect.

IN meters

The IN peak meter shows the
Input level of left and right
channels. The meter range is:
0, -3, -6 ,-12, -18, -24, -40dB.

OVERLOAD LEDS

The OVERLOAD LEDs
indicate one of two situations:

- The Input level is too hot

and therefore overloading.

- There is an internal DSP

overflow.
The OVERLOAD LED is lit
when 1 sample is @ 0dBFS.

DELAY TIME indicator

The DELAY TIME indicator can
display Delay time in either ms
(milliseconds) or BPM (Beats
Per Minute). This is selected in
the Setup menu. The ms or
the BPM icon next to the Delay
time will be lit accordingly.

The tempo is also indicated via
the blinking TEMPO/RHYTHM
indicator.

SUBDIVISION indicator

The selected subdivision
determines the recalculation of
the tapped tempo. Example:
At 120BPM you tap 1/4 notes.
The tapped time equals
500ms. If the Subdivision is
set to 1/8, the D•TWO now
recalculates the Delay time to
250ms.

DYNAMIC meter

Indicates the gain reduction on
the Delay Output when using
the Dynamic Delay algorithm.

EDITED icon

This icon will be lit as soon as
the current recalled preset has
been modified.

FACTORY/USER icon

Shows whether you are
operating in the Factory or the
User bank.

MIDI IN icon

Indicates the presence of
incoming MIDI information.

SAMPLE RATE indicator

The SAMPLE RATE indicator
shows the clock source and
the incoming master clock.
The “DI” icon will be blinking if
no clock or unacceptable clock
is found.

FEEDBACK %

The amount of level fed back
to the Delay line. Indicates the
Decay time of the Delay
repeats.

FEEDBACK #

The exact number of repeats.

FB FILTER LEDS

Indicates the Feedback High
and Low Cut filter setting.

FILTER LEDS

Indicates the overall High and
Low Cut filter setting.

PINGPONG LEDS

Indicates the panning currently
processed.

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FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW

DELAY/TAP key

This key has two main
functions:

- When the DELAY key LED
is lit, the DELAY wheel can
be used to adjust the Delay
time.

- When the key is tapped the
D•TWO measures the time
between the last two taps
and the Delay time is
calculated according to the
selected subdivision.

FEEDBACK/RHYTHM key

This key has three main
functions:

- When the LED is lit the
DELAY wheel is changing
the Feedback level or %.

- When the key is pressed
and held, the DELAY wheel
changes the number of
repeats.

- Tap a rhythm pattern using
this key. A rhythm pattern
can consist of up to 10 taps.

DELAY & FEEDBACK wheel

Sets the Delay time or
Feedback depending on what
is selected.

SPATIAL key

Enables/disables the Spatial
function. Double click shortcuts
to the Spatial parameters.
Options are:

- Left channel offset
+/-200ms.

- Phase reverse any channel.

FILTER key

Enables/disables the Filter
functions. Double click
shortcuts to the High and Low
Cut filter parameters.

CHORUS key

Enables/disables the Chorus.
Double click shortcuts to the
Chorus parameters.

REVERSE key

Enables/disables the Reverse
Delay. Double click shortcuts
to the Reverse Delay
parameters.

DYNAMIC key

Enables/disables the Dynamic
Delay. Double click shortcuts
to the Dynamic Delay
parameters.

PING PONG key

Enables/disables the PingPong
functions. Double click
shortcuts to the PingPong
parameters.

EDIT key

Enters the general Edit list.
This is where all preset
processing parameters are
located. Use the ARROW keys
to select parameters.

RECALL key

Selects the Recall menu.

SETUP key

Enters the Setup menu.
This is where all I/O and
global parameters are located.

STORE key

Selects the Store menu.
Presets can be stored in the
User bank only. Location is
selected using the
CONTROL wheel. Operation is
confirmed using ENTER.

ARROW UP/DOWN keys

Are used to move the cursor
around in the display.

CONTROL wheel

Is used to change values.

ENTER key

Press to confirm operations.

BYPASS key

Bypasses the unit. There are
three different Bypass modes.

- 0% Mix:

Input signal is
passed directly to the
Output. ­FX Input: Input bypass
allowing the effects to ring
out.

- FX Output: Kills the effect
but keeps the direct signal
level.

The Bypass mode is selected
in the Setup menu.

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REAR PANEL

IN

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100-240VAC
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THISCLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OFTHECANADIAN INTERFERENCE­CAUSINGEQUIPMENT REGULATIONS AND COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATIONSUBJECT TO CONDITIONS STATED IN THE MANUAL.

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Balanced
Jack
Analog
Inputs

Pedal
Input

MIDI
In/Out/Thru

Balanced
Jack
Analog
Outputs

Digital
S/PDIF
Input/
Output

Power
Input
100 - 240V

Serial
Number

Sleeve - Pin 1 (Ground)
Tip - Pin 2 (Hot)
Ring - Pin 3 (Cold)

Sleeve - Pin 1 (Ground)
Tip - Pin 2 (Hot)
Sleeve - Pin 3 (Cold)

Jack (unbalanced) - XLR

Jack (balanced) - XLR

TIP
RING
GND

TIP

GND

MIDI Cable

DIN CONNECTOR
5POLE - MALE
45 degrees

DIN CONNECTOR
5POLE - MALE
45 degrees

max. 10m

SHIELDED CABLE (3 or 5 wires + screen)

(Use Left Input
for Mono
connection)