The t.racks TFX256 PRO User Manual
TFX256 PRO
Digital Effect Processor
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This unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer all service needs to a
qualified
service engineer through a Phonic dealer.
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BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER ALL SERVICING TO
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any other solvents, which may damage the paint or plastic parts. Regular care and inspection will be
rewarded by a long product life and maximum reliability.
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INTRODUCTION...................................................4
FEATURES...........................................................4
GETTING STARTED.............................................4
FRONT-PANEL DESCRIPTION.............................5
INPUT LEVEL CONTROL
PEAK (L/R) INDICATORS
MIX (DRY/WET) CONTROL
LED DISPLAY
EFFECT
MODES CHART
EFFECT MODE,
KEYS
PATTE
RN SELECTOR
OUTPUT CONTROL
POWER SWITCH
REAR-PANEL DESCRIPTION ...............................5
AC 10V IN INLET
FOOTSWITCH
OUTPUT (LEFT & RIGHT)
INPUT (LEFT/MONO & RIGHT)
PRESET PROGRAMS..........................................6
EFFECT 1: ROOM ..........................................
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EFFECT 2: HALL .................................................6
EFFECT 3: PLATE ...............................................7
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EFFECT 4: DELAY-1 (ST)................................7
EFFECT 5: DELAY-2 (MONO).........................8
EFFECT 6: CHORUS.......................................8
EFFECT 7: FLANGER......................................9
EFFECT 8: PHASER........................................9
EFFECT 9: PAN.............................................10
EFFECT 10: TREMOLO.................................10
EFFECT 11: DELAY + REV............................11
EFFECT 12: CHORUS + REV........................11
EFFECT 13: FLANGER + REV....................12
EFFECT 14: PHASER + REV........................12
EFFECT 15: TREMOLO + REV.....................13
EFFECT 16: SPECIAL EFX...........................13
EFFECT 17: GATED + REV...........................13
CONTENTS
SAMPLE CONNECTIONS................................14
One mono cord in, one mono cord out
One mono cord in, two mono cords out
Two mono cords in and out
SPECIFIC
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Congratulations on your purchase of the t.racks TFX256
PRO digital reverberator. The TFX256 PRO is a high
quality and easy-to-use stereo digital reverberator. To
take full ad-vantage of the TFX256 PRO’s functions,
and enjoy a longand trouble-free use, please read this
user’s manualcarefully and keep it for future reference.
FEATURES
256 effect programs available
Programs include reverb, delay, flanger, chorus,
tremolo, phaser, pan effects and combinations
32-40 bit digital signal processing plus 24 bit
AD/DA conversions
True stereo reverb
Easy-to-read 3-digit LED display
Compact 1U rack-mountable design
Foot switch jacks allow the user to remotely activate
and mute the effect
Auto-bypass when power is off.
Signal and clip LEDs allow easy setup of the optimum
input level
A professional quality digital reverb designed for
musical instruments, recording, and sound reinforcemen
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1 INPUT LEVEL CONTROL
The
input level control sets the level going into the
TFX256 PRO. You should set the level so that Peak
(2) indicators only flash RED occasionally.
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1. Check the AC voltage before connecting
the plug. Choose the main supply for the
sound system with care. Do not share
sockets or earthing with light dimmers.
2. Run audio cables separately from dimmer
wiring, using balanced lines wherever
possible. If necessary, cross audio and
lighting cables at 90o right angles to mini-
mize the possibility of interference. Keep
unbalanced cabling as short as possible.
3. Check your cables regularly and label each
end for easy identification.
4. Before switching on the main power, keep
all output rotary faders all the way down to
pr e vent damage or excess i v e noi s e
caused by bad level adjustment, wrong
w i r i n g , d e f e c t i v e c a b l e s , o r b a d
connections.
5. Always turn on the TFX256 PRO before
the power amplifier; turn off the TFX256
PRO after turning off the amplifier.
6. Always turn off the unit before connecting
or disconnecting the unit to the power
source.
7. Never use any solvents to clean the unit.
Clean it with a soft, dry cloth.
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2 MIX (DRY / WET) CONTROL
This
control sets the balance between the unaf-
fected signal coming through the inputs and the
effects being generated by the TFX256 PRO i.e.
the balance of wet (effect) and dry (no effect)
sounds. By keeping the Mix somewhere in the
center, a blend of dry and wet signal can be
achieved.
4 LED DISPLAY
3 EFFECT MODES CHART
This
chart shows you what 256 effect modes
are in the TFX256 PRO.
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REAR-PANEL DESCRIPTION
REAR-PANEL DESCRIPTION
12 OUTPUT (LEFT & RIGHT)
There are 1/4” phone jacks which connect to
devices such as the effects returns on a mixing
console or power amplifier inputs. For mono
applications, use the “Left” output.
13 INPUT (LEFT/MONO & RIGHT)
There are 1/4” phone jacks which connect to
sources such as the effects sends of mixing
consoles. For mono applications, use the “Left/
Mono” input.
7 POWER SWITCH
This switch turns the power of the TFX256 PRO on/off.
Whenpower is off, the TFX256 PRO will be in signal
bypass position automatically i.e. this feature allows
the direct signal to pass through the TFX256 PRO
even when the power is not switched on.
TFX256 PRO USER’S MANUAL
5 PROGRAM SELECT KNOB
Turning this control will allow users to 'preview'
the different digital effects. Pushing it in will load
the preset. If this control is not pushed within a
few seconds of changing the effect, the TFX256
PRO will automatically revert back to the previ
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ously loaded effect. When this control is held
down for a few seconds, the digital effects b will
be bypassed. Holding it down again will reacti-
6 OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROL
This rotary control sets the level going to the amplifier
or mixer from the output of the TFX256 PRO
10 AC 10V IN INLET
The supplied AC Adapter is plugged into this
connector.
11 FOOTSWITCH
This
is a 1/4” stereo phone jack. If a foot switch
is connected to this jack, you can use your foot
to switch the effect mute on/off (bypass).
9 LOAD INDICATOR
This small LED indicator, located within the digital
effect display, will flash when users are previewing
different effects (when turning the program select
knob). When a new program is loaded, this LED
will stop flashing.
8 SIGNAL INDICATORS
These 2 small LED indicators, located within the digital
effect display, show when either the left or right inputs are
receiving a signal (the left LED indicates when the left
input is receiving a signal, the right indicates when the
right receives a signal). When the LCD display (above
these indicators) flashes “C”, the signal in the left or right
channel is excessive, and should be reduced to keep the
audio’s integrity.
vate the effects.
This
7-segment display indicates the current
effect program in Program mode. When the
display shows the letter “C” flashing, this
means either the right or left input signals are
too high and should be reduced.
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