TC Electronic SHAKER VIBRATO User manual

USER’S MANUAL

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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 accor-
dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampli-
fiers) that produce heat.
9 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
10 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.
Warning!
• Toreducetheriskoffireorelectricalshock,donot
expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and
ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
are placed on the equipment.
• Donotinstallinaconfinedspace.
Service
• Allservicemustbeperformedbyqualifiedpersonnel.
Caution:
You are cautioned that any change or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
When replacing the battery follow the instructions on
battery handling in this manual carefully.
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.

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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 correcting the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentand
the receiver.
• Connecttheequipmenttoanoutletonacircuit
different from the one 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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LUCY IN THE SKY (VIBRATO)
WHO NEEDS A
TREMOLO BAR (LATCH)

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www.tcelectronic.com - www.youtube.com/tcelectronic
(EN) Introduction
Congratulations! You have just bought a vibrato pedal that is a steppingstone to a world of
inspiration, innovation and tone.
WeareproudtopresentShakerVibrato,providingawiderangeofsounds,fromsweetsubtleswirls
totonesthatwouldhavetoregisterontheRichterscale,allinTCElectronic’simpeccablequalitywith
intuitive controls and instant satisfaction. We love tone as much as any guitarist out there, so we are
veryexcitedtopresentabrandnew,groundbreakingconcept:TonePrint!
TonePrintgivesinstantaccesstocustom-tweakedsounds.Wehavegatheredanimpressivelistof
guitarheroesandhadthemtailortheirsignaturesounds–thetonesthatmadethemfamous.TonePrint
willnotjustbringyouclosetothesoundsofyouridols,theygiveyoutheiractualsounds!
UsingTonePrintsisbotheasyandfun.JustdownloadtheTonePrintyouwantand,voila,yourfavorite
artisthasjustputhisTonePrintinyourpedal.Forgetemulation–let’stalkcollaboration!

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1 - Effect on/off (true bypass)
2 - 1/4 inch mono jack input
3 - 1/4 inch mono jack output
4 - Rise time control
5 - Speed time control
6 - Vib/TonePrint/Latch selector
7 - Depth control
8 - Tone control
9 - Power in (9VDC)
10 - USB connection for exchanging TonePrint
settings and software updates.

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Connecting
Input jack - 1/4 inch mono jack input
If you run the pedal on battery, we recommend removing the
input jack to preserve battery power when you don’t play.
Output jack - 1/4 inch mono jack output for connecting to
another pedal or directly into an amp or mixer.
Notice that it is possible to select between true bypass and
buffered bypass mode via a dip switch located under the
battery cover.
Power in-usea9VDCpowersupplywiththefollowing
symbol:
USB
Connect to a computer using the supplied USB cable for
uploadofTonePrints.
Theconnector-typeisMini-B.

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The controls
RISE TIME
Controls the time it takes for the vibrato to reach the specified depth. You can compare this to
activating the rotating speaker in an organ Leslie.
SPEED
TheSPEEDknobdeterminesthetimebetweenthepeaksofthevibrato.
DEPTH
Depth controls the intensity of the vibrato.
TONE
Byadjustingthetoneyouchangetheeffectsemphasisonhighandlowfrequencies.Turntheknob
fully clockwise and use the pedal in Latch mode (see below) to emulate a Leslie type effect.
VIBRATO TYPE selector:
TheVibratoTypeselectorallowsyoutoselectbetweenthefollowingtypes:
VIB
Thisistheregularmode.HeretheBYPASSswitchworksaseffecton/off.

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LATCH
InLatchmodetheeffectisonlyactivewhenyoupressandholdtheBYPASSswitch.Assoonasyou
releasetheswitchtheeffectisturnedoffagain.ThepositionoftheRisetimeknobstilldecideshow
fast the effect is in full effect/full bypass.
TonePrint
Consider the knobs and switches on your pedal as a few handles that actually controls a large number
ofparameters.TCElectronicstaffhasdefinedthecontrols,-butwouldn’titjustbecooltoletthe
world’s leading guitar players contribute with their own definition of how the controls should work?
YES-thisisTonePrint.Weallowtopguitarplayerstodigoutthepedalshiddentonalpotential,
re-definethecontrolsandmaketheirownTonePrints.TheseTonePrintsareavailableforyouand
uploadingTonePrintstoyourpedaliseasy.
• ConnectthepedaltoyourMacorPCcomputerusingthesuppliedUSBcable.
• Findyourpedalatwww.tcelectronic.com/pedalsanddownloadtheTonePrintsettingfromyour
favorite guitar player to a location where you can easily locate it again – e.g. your desktop.
• OpentheapplicationandpressUPDATE.
Now,–onceyouhaveselectedTonePrint,allcontrolsreactexactlyasdefinedbytheartistthathas
providedtheTonePrint.

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Bypass modes
Unscrew the back-plate and look for the two small dip-switches in the upper left corner.
Theupperdip-switch(closesttotheDC9Vinconnection),switchesbetweenTrueBypassmode
(default) and Buffered Bypass mode.
True Bypass – is a hardwire bypass that gives absolutely no coloration of tone when the pedal
isbypassed.UsingTrueBypassonallpedalsisaperfectchoiceinsetupswithafewpedalsand
relatively short cables before and after the pedals.
True Bypass Buffered Bypass

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Buffered Bypass – If you use a long cable between your guitar and the first pedal; if you use many
pedals on your board and if you use a long cable from your board to the amp, then the best solution
will most likely be to activate the buffer in the first and last pedal of the signal chain. Can you hear the
differencebetweenapedalinTrueBypassorBufferedBypass?Maybe,maybenot,–manyfactors
apply.Active/passivepick-ups,singlecoil/humbucker,cablequality,ampimpedanceandmore.We
cannotgiveasingleultimateanswer.Useyourearsandfindthebestsolutionforyoursetup!
Changing battery – Unscrew the thumb-screw on the back of the pedal and detach the back-plate.
Unmount the old battery and attach the new battery to the battery clip making sure the polarity is
correct.Thenremounttheback-plate.Tosavebatterylife,removetheinputjackwhenyoudon’tplay.
Batteries must never be heated, taken apart or thrown into fire or water. Only rechargeable
batteries can be recharged. Remove the battery when the pedal is not being used for a longer
period of time. Dispose batteries according to local laws and regulations.

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TruepitchvibratowithRiseTimecontrolforfadingtheeffectinandout
Unique,newTonePrintsettingforstuffingShakerVibratowithyourfavoriteartist’stones
72 mm x 122 mm x 50 mm - 300 g (excl. battery)
DualSupplyRailstechnologyensuresheadroomforlineleveleffectloopsfromasingle9V
battery.BatteryfailurecircuitautomaticallyputsShakerVibratointotruebypassmodeifthe
battery runs out
Custom ‘hammerhead’ rugged, die-cast aluminum casing built for a life on the road
Unique one-screw battery access for lightning fast battery changes
MonoinputandoutputwithmetalJackConnectors–thedefinitionofsturdiness
MiniUSBconnectorforuploadingcustomTonePrintsandsoftwareupdates
Speed,Depth,RiseTimeandToneknobswithhigh-quality,metal-shaftpotentiometers
Heavy duty tactile footswitch with true bypass for zero tone coloration
USBcableforuploadingTonePrints,Owner’sManual,TCElectronicGuitarPamphlet,TC
Electronic Sticker.
These specifications are subject to change without notice
Sounds
Size & Weight
Battery
Design
Connectors &
Inputs/Outputs
Knobs etc.
In the box
(EN) Technical Specifications

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