TC Electronic Flashback 2 User Manual
FLASHBACK 2 DELAY
Legendary Delay Pedal with Groundbreaking MASH Footswitch,
Crystal Delay E ect and Built-In TonePrint Technology
User Manual
A50-XXXXX-XXXXX
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 3
LEGAL DISCLAIMER ........................................................ 3
Limited warranty ............................................................ 3
1. About this Manual ..................................................... 4
2. Introduction ............................................................... 4
2.1 Unpacking ............................................................................. 4
2.2 True Bypass ........................................................................... 4
2.3 Setting up .............................................................................. 4
3. TonePrint .................................................................... 4
3.1 What are TonePrints? ......................................................... 4
3.2 Transferring TonePrints to your pedal
using the TonePrint app ........................................................... 4
3.3 Editing TonePrints with TonePrint Editor ................... 5
4. Inputs, Output and Controls .................................... 5
4.1 Power / Computer connection ...................................... 5
4.2 Switching ............................................................................... 5
4.3 Audio in and out ................................................................. 6
4.4 E ect controls ...................................................................... 6
4.5 Delay types ........................................................................... 6
5. Operation .................................................................. 7
5.1 Signal chain placement ................................................... 7
5.2 MASH switch ........................................................................ 7
5.3 Using the looper ................................................................. 8
6. Bypass Mode .............................................................. 8
6.1 True Bypass and Bu ered Bypass explained ............ 8
6.2 Switching between True Bypass
and Bu ered Bypass .................................................................. 8
6.3 Kill-dry on/o ....................................................................... 8
7. Maintenance ............................................................... 9
7.1 Updating the rmware ...................................................... 9
7.2 Changing the battery ........................................................ 9
8. Links ............................................................................ 9
9. Speci cations ............................................................. 9
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Important Safety
Instructions
LIMITED WARRANTY
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Terminals marked with this symbol carr y
electrical current of su cient magnitude
to constitute risk of electric shock.
Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with
¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. Allother
installation or modi cation should be per formed only
by quali edpersonnel.
This symbol, wherever it appears,
alertsyou to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage inside the
enclosure-voltage that may be su cient to constitute a
risk ofshock.
This symbol, wherever it appears,
alertsyou to important operating and
maintenance instructions in the
accompanying literature. Please read the manual.
Caution
To reduce the risk of elec tric shock, donot
remove the top cover (or the rear section).
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
quali ed personnel.
Caution
To reduce the risk of re or electric shock,
do not expose this appliance to rain and
moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing liquids and no objects lled with liquids,
suchas vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Caution
These service instructions are for use
by quali ed ser vice personnel only.
Toreduce the risk of elec tric shock do not perform any
servicing other than that contained in the operation
instructions. Repairs have to be performed by quali ed
servicepersonnel.
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 ampli ers) 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 safet y. Ifthe
provided plug does not t 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. Use only attachments/accessories speci ed by
themanufacturer.
12. Use only with the
cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table speci ed by the
manufacturer, orsold with
the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to quali ed 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
beendropped.
15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket
outlet with a protective earthing connection.
16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is
used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.
17. Correct disposal of this
product: This symbol indicates that
this product must not be disposed
of with household waste,
according to the WEEE Direc tive
(2012/19/EU) and your national
law. This product should be taken
to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste
electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The
mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible
negative impact on the environment and human health
due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally
associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation
in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to
the e cient use of natural resources. For more
information about where you can take your waste
equipment for recycling, please contact your local city
o ce, or your household waste collection service.
18. Do not install in a con ned space, such as a book
case or similar unit.
19. Do not place naked ame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the apparatus.
20. Please keep the environmental aspects of battery
disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a
battery collection point.
21. Use this apparatus in tropical and/or
moderate climates.
MUSIC Group accepts no liability for any loss which
may be su ered by any person who relies either
wholly or in part upon any description, photograph,
or statement contained herein. Technical speci cations,
appearances and other information are subject to
change without notice. All trademarks are the property
of their respective owners. MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK,
LAB GRUPPEN, LAKE, TANNOY, TURBOSOUND,
TC ELECTRONIC, TC HELICON, BEHRINGER, BUGERA
and DDA are trademarks or registered trademarks
of MUSIC Group IP Ltd. © MUSIC Group IP Ltd.
2017 All rights reserved.
For the applicable warranty terms and conditions
and additional information regarding MUSIC Group’s
Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at
music-group.com/warranty.
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1. About this Manual
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.
This manual is available as a PD
F download from the TC ELECTRONIC website.
Please read this manual in full, or you may miss
important information.
Please do not operate your TC device before you have made all connections
to external equipment as described in the “2.3 Setting Up” section. In the
subsequent sections of the manual, we assume that all connections are made
correctly and that you are familiar with the previous sections.
We reserve the right to change the contents of this
manual at any time.
To download the most current version of this manual, view the product warranty,
and access the growing FAQ database for this product, visit the web page
tcelectronic.com/support/
2. Introduction
FLASHBACK 2 DELAY packs our entire delay legacy into a single compact
and affordable stompbox that's designed for now – and the future.
Our groundbreaking MASH technologyadds anexpression pedal toaworldclassdelay stompbox that responds to your touch andsavesprecious
pedalboard space – and blendstheetherealworld of delay with theultimate
inpersonalexpression.Add the brand-new Crystal delay algorithm and two
additional TonePrint slots, and the soon-to-be legendary FLASHBACK 2 DELAY
brings a wealth of new dimensionality to your quest for tonal perfection!
2.1 Unpacking
Your TC ELECTRONIC effect pedal box should contain the following items:
• Your TC ELECTRONIC effect pedal
• 1 USB cable (Type A to Mini-B)
• 1 TC ELECTRONIC sticker
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.
2.2 True Bypass
Here at TC, we have a simple philosophy: When you are using one of our products,
you should hear something great – and when it’s off, you shouldn’t hear it at all.
This is why this pedal sports True Bypass. When it is bypassed, it is really off and
as zero influence on your tone, resulting in optimum clarity and zero loss of
high end.
Sometimes, it is advisable to switch an effect pedal from True Bypass to Buffered
Bypass mode. For more information, see “6.2 Switching the pedal from
True Bypass to Buffered Bypass”
2.3 Setting up
Connect a 9 V power supply with the following symbol to the DC input socket of
your TC ELECTRONIC effect pedal.
This product does not come with a power supply.
We recommend using TC ELECTRONIC’s PowerPlug 9
(sold separately).
•
• If no power supply is available, you can run this product using a battery.
For more information on changing batteries, see “7.2 Changing the battery”.
•
• Plug the power supply into a power outlet.
•
• Connect your instrument to the in jack on the right side of the pedal using a
¼ " jack cable.
•
• Connect the out jack on the left side of the pedal to your amplifier using a
¼ " jack cable.
3. TonePrint
This TC Electronic product supports TonePrints. To learn more about TonePrints,
go to tcelectronic.com/toneprint/
3.1 What are TonePrints?
When you look at your TC Electronic e ect pedal, you’ll only see a few knobs.
Actually, for some pedals, it’s just one knob. So – one knob, one function, right?
Actually, there’s a lot more to it than meets the eye.
Star-tweaked signature sounds
When TC Electronic builds an e ect pedal, the relationship between its controls
and many parameters “under the hood” are de ned by developers, musicians
and product specialists who live and breathe sound. This gives you an excellent
starting point: a great-sounding pedal with well-balanced controls.
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, de ning what should happen “behind the scenes”?
And how about doing this yourself?
This is exactly what TonePrint allows you to do.
TC Electronic is working with top guitar players who explore a pedal’s hidden
tonal potential, rede ning the controls and creating their personal TonePrints.
And we are making these custom TonePrints available to you. Uploading them to
your pedal is really easy (see “Transferring Tone- Prints to your pedal using the
TonePrint app”) – and with the amazing TonePrint Editor, you can even create
your own signature pedal, tweaked speci cally to your liking.
You can change the TonePrints in your pedal as often as you like, and the best
part: It’s totally free.
3.2 Transferring TonePrints to your pedal
using the TonePrint app
Being able to virtually rewire your TC Electronic e ect pedal wouldn’t be much
use if you needed a lot of extra equipment to do it. This is why we created the
TonePrint app. The TonePrint app is free software for popular smartphones that
allows you to “beam” new TonePrints right into your e ect pedal whenever and
wherever you feel like it.
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