TC Electronic TRaNSITION User manual

TRANSITION
USER 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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www.tcelectronic.com - www.youtube.com/tcelectronic
(EN) Introduction
Congratulations! You have just bought a delay pedal that is a stepping stone to a world of
inspiration, innovation, and tone.
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1 - Effect on/off (true bypass)
2 - 1/4 inch mono jack input
3 - 1/4 inch mono jack input (for stereo in)
4 - 1/4 inch mono jack output
5 - 1/4 inch mono jack output (for stereo out)
6 - FX level control
7 - Delay time control
8 - Subdivision selector
9 - Feedback control
10 - Delay type selector
11 - Power in (9VDC)
12 - USB connection for uploading TonePrint
settings and software updates.

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Connecting
Input jacks - Use MONO for mono input and both MONO
andSTEREOinputsifconnectingastereosource.
If the pedal runs on battery, we recommend removing the
mono input jack to preserve battery power when you don’t
play.
Output jacks - Connect to another pedal or directly into
an amp or mixer. Use MONO for mono setups and both
MONOandSTEREOforstereosetups.
Note 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 TonePrint settings.
Theconnector-typeisMini-B.

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The controls
FX LEVEL
Controls the level of the delay repeats. Notice that the direct signal is always passed at the original
level (unity gain). Only the level of delay repeats are changed when turning the FX level knob.
DELAY
Thedelayknobcontrolsthedelaytime.Apartfrom“Slapback”,alldelaytypeshaveadelayrangeof20
ms to 7000 ms (that’s 7 seconds). Slapback has a range from 20 ms to 300 ms.
FEEDBACK
Feedback determines how many repetitions you will hear by controlling the amount of the delay that is
fed back to the input.
Delay Type selector
TheDelayTypeselectorallowsyoutoselectbetween9delaytypes,looper,andTonePrint.
Delay Audio Tap function & Subdivision
ThedelaytimecanofcoursebesetusingtheDELAYknobasdescribedabove.However,fortiming
the delay repeats to the tempo of the song you are playing, you can also tap in a the tempo via audio.
Once you have tapped the songs tempo, the subdivision selector switch allows you to chose between
letting Flashback play 1/4, 1/8. or 1/4+1/8., according to the tapped tempo.

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Tosetthetempo:
• HolddowntheON/OFFswitch.Withtheswitchhelddown,playsteadyshort1/4notesonyour
instrument.
PleasenotethefollowingregardingAudioTap:
 –Theoutputisalwaysmutedwhileyoustrumforaudio-tap
– In Buffered Bypass mode, your delay repeats ring out when the pedal is bypassed (spill-over)
• Playsteadyshort1/4notesonyourinstrument.
• Releasetheswitchagain.
That’sit-youhavenowenteredtheglobaltempo,andthedelayrepeatswillplayaccordingtothe
selectedsubdivision.Theoptionsare:1/4,1/8.and1/4+1/8.
EVO
CustomSettingforTransition-youwon’tfindthisanywhereelse.
EVOisatributetothelegendaryTCElectronic2290-thedigitaldelaythatchangedthegame.
FATY
AnothercustomsettingmadeincollaborationwithBarryMitchellfromGuitarCenter.
TheinspirationforFATYcomesfromtheoldanalogdelaymachinesthatgaveagrittierfeelofthe
repeats. Brilliant setting for many uses - try it with the Delay and Feedback dials set fairly low for an
authentic slapback setting with a twist.

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DUCT
Custom tweaked tape delay type setting.
AslightlydifferenttakeontheregulartapesettingadjustedtothepreferenceofBarryMitchellofGuitar
CenterandToreMogensenofTCElectronic.
MORF
ThefourthandfinalexclusivesettingtohideunderthehoodofTransitionisMORF-a2290-type
setting with modulation; great for slow chord progressions, arpeggiated soloing and much much more.
LOFI
Deliberatelysquashingthesoundofthedelayrepeats,theLOFIdelayeffectallowsyoutomakea
statement delay type setting.
DYN - Dynamic
ThisisareplicaofthelegendaryDynamicDelayinitiallyintroducedintherenownedTC2290.The
Delay’s output level is actively altered by the dynamics of the input level. While playing, the delay
levelisattenuatedandinbetweenphrasesthedelaylevelisincreased.Thisallowsyoutoplaywitha
relative large amount of delay without muddying fast riffs.

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P.P - PingPong
ThePingPongdelaybasicallypansthedelayrepeatsfromlefttorightandbackwhilekeepingtheinput
signalatitsoriginalposition.Thisgivesaverywidespreadspecialeffect.
SLAP
Slapbackdelayisaveryshortdelaywithonlyasingleorafewrepeats.Theeffectiscommonlyused
asa“doubling-effect”makingtheprocessedmaterialseemmoremassive.Shortslapbackdelaysare
also often used on funky rhythm guitars, - a bit longer on Rockabilly guitar or vocals.
RVS - Reverse
TheReversedelayisagreateffectwhenamoremysterious,exoticdelaystyleisrequired.Theinput
signal is sampled and played in reverse.
LOOP
With Flashback’s loop function you can record and playback grooves and lines for playing along. You
can even overdub your recording an unlimited number of times.
Thedurationofaloopcanbeupto40secondsinmonoand20secondsinstereoregardlessofhow
many overdubs you make.