Tc Electronic Quintessence Harmony User Manual

User Manual

QUINTESSENCE HARMONY

Exceptional Dual-Voiced Intelligent Harmonizer with PolySense and Groundbreaking MASH Footswitch

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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. Operation – Inputs, Outputs and Controls..............		4
3.1 Power/Computer connection.........................................		5
3.2	Switching...............................................................................	5
3.3	Audio in and out..................................................................	5
3.4 Effect controls.......................................................................		5
4. Operation – MASH Function,
Latching/Momentary Footswitching,
Stereo Operation, Scales................................................		5
4.1 Using the MASH function.................................................		5
4.2	Latching/Momentary footswitching............................	6
4.3	Stereo Operation.................................................................	6
4.4	Scales and Intervals............................................................	6
5. Operation – TonePrint...............................................		7
5.1 What are TonePrints?..........................................................		7
5.2	Transferring TonePrints to your pedal
using the TonePrint app...........................................................		7
5.3	Editing TonePrints with TonePrint Editor...................	7
5.4 Frequently Asked Questions about
TonePrint pedals..........................................................................		8
5.5	TonePrint resources............................................................	8
6. Operation – Bypass Mode..........................................		8
6.1 True Bypass and Buffered Bypass explained.............		8
6.2	Switching between True Bypass and
Buffered Bypass...........................................................................		8
7. Maintenance...............................................................		8
7.1 Updating the firmware......................................................		8
7.2 Changing the battery.........................................................		9
8. Links............................................................................		9
9. Specifications.............................................................		9

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Important Safety

Instructions

Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock.

Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the

enclosure - voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the

accompanying literature. Please read the manual.

Caution

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section).

No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

Caution

To reduce the risk of fire 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 filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution

These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only.

To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel.

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.Use only attachments/accessories specified by

the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold 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 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.

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

Directive (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 efficient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, or your household waste collection service.

18.Do not install in a confined space, such as a book case or similar unit.

19.Do not place naked flame 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.

Legal Disclaimer

MUSIC Group accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph,

or statement contained herein. Technical specifications, 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, COOLAUDIO and EUROCOM are trademarks or registered trademarks of MUSIC Group IP Ltd.

© MUSIC Group IP Ltd. 2017 All rights reserved.

Limited warranty

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 will help you learn understanding and operating your

TC ELECTRONIC product. This manual is available as a PDF 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 rights 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/

2.3 Setting up

• Connect a 9 V power supply with the following symbol to the DC input socket of your TC ELECTRONIC effect pedal.

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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 1⁄4" jack cable.

• Connect the out jack on the left side of the pedal to your amplifier using a 1⁄4" jack cable.

2. Introduction

The QUINTESSENCE HARMONY is TC ELECTRONIC’s revolutionary, TonePrint-enabled harmonizer pedal. With QUINTESSENCE in your pedalboard, your guitar can now harmonize (and customize) your lead lines in ways never before imaginable.

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 if you don’t, you shouldn’t hear it at all. This is why this pedal sports True Bypass. When it is bypassed, it is really off and has 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”.

3. Operation – Inputs, Outputs and

Controls

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