TC Electronic SPARK BOOSTER 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 amplifiers)
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 dam-
aged 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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Introduction
Congratulations!BybuyingtheTCElectronicSparkpedal,you’vejustdoneyoursoundsahugefavor.
Whether you use it as an always on-type effect or as a tool to prime your solos and highlight certain
parts, Spark is sure to add that certain something to your sound without altering or coloring your tone
in any way.
Use it to push amps to their full potential, fatten up the sound of your guitar and make your gear
comealivewithaddedgrit,punch,compressionandmusicality.TheactiveEQcontrolsputyouinfull
command of your tones, allowing you to shape and sculpt sounds providing thundering lows, sparkling
highs and mix-cutting mids that guarantee you are heard like never before.

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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 - Bass control
5 - Treble control
6 - Gain control
7 - Level control
8 - Voice selector (Fat/Clean/Mid)
9 - Power in (9VDC)

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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.
Power in–Usea9VDCpowersupplywiththefollowing
symbol:

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The Controls
BASS & TREBLE
Bass/treblecontrols.Addbassformorepunchorrolloffabitforatightersound,especiallyonbig
cabinets.Addtrebletocutthroughadensemixorcompensateforsignallostinlongcables.Fora
softer tone, try reducing the treble.
GAIN
Controlstheamountofgain.Thisisacleanboosterpedal,butahighgainsettinggivesanatural
break-up as on a cranked amp.
LEVEL
Sets the overall level.

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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.
Voice Type selector
Three Voice types are available
- in“Fat”position(up),thelow-endfrequenciesarenaturallyboosted.Thisisexcellentwherethe
guitar is allowed to take up a great portion of the sonic spectrum.
- “Clean”position(middle),isatotaltransparentmode.NoEQisappliedtothesignal.
- in “Mid” position (down) midrange frequencies are emphasized. It is not only a boost in level that
will make your licks stand out. Sometimes a boost in midrange frequencies is exactly what you are
looking for more than a change in level.

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Boostsupto26dB.Two-bandactiveEQwithseparatebassandtreblecontrols.
VoiceswitchforFat(emphasisonlow-end),Clean(noemphasis)orMidforemphasisonmid-
range frequencies
72 mm x 122 mm x 50 mm - 300 g (excl. battery)
16mAcurrentdraw
Non-stopplayingCarbon:6.5hours,Alkaline:25hours.
Thesefigureswillvarydependingontheactualconditionsofuse.
Custom ‘hammerhead’ rugged, die-cast aluminum casing built for a life on the road
Gloss powder coating
Unique one-screw battery access for lightning fast battery changes
Allmetaldesign–thispedalwasmeanttobesteppedon!
Connectors and input/outputs
Metal Jack Connectors - road ready
Knobs, Switches and Controls
Gain,Level,BassandTrebleknobswithhigh-quality,metal-shaftpotentiometers
Heavy duty tactile footswitch with true bypass for zero tone coloration
TCElectronicGuitarPamphlet,TCElectronicSticker.
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Size & Weight
Battery
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Inputs/Outputs
Knobs etc.
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(EN) Technical Specifications

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