TC-Helicon Perform-V User manual

English Reference Manual
Perform-V

Perform-V – Reference manual (updated 2015-11-17) a
Safety information 1
Important safety instructions 2
EMC / EMI 4
Explanation of graphic symbols 5
Before you begin 6
About this document 7
Getting support 7
VoiceSupport 7
Please register your Perform-V 8
Introduction 9
Introduction 10
Connection Diagram 11
Effects 13
About Effects 14
Turning Effects On and Off 17
Editing Effects 18
Presets 20
About Presets 21
Importing (Beaming) a Preset 22
Editing a Beamed Preset 23
HIT 24
Tone 26
About Tone 27
Anti-Feedback 29
Pitch Correction and Pitch Guide 31
About Pitch Correction 32
Pitch Guide 33
Phantom Power, Mic Control and
talking to your audience 34
48V (Phantom Power) 35
Mic Control 36
Talk 38
Tap (Tempo) 39
RoomSense and Aux 41
RoomSense 42
Aux Input 42
Switch-3 / Switch-6 remote control 43
About the Switch-3/Switch-6 (Pedal) Input 44
Using Switch-3 45
Using Switch-6 45
Appendix 46
Factory Reset 47
Technical Specifications 48
Product Perform-V
Product (firmware) version 1.0
Document Reference manual
Document version / date 2015-11-17

Safety information
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Safety information

Safety information
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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 a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. In-
stall in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or oth-
er apparatus (including amplifiers) that pro-
duce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the po-
larized 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 is 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, con-
venience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories speci-
fied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the ap-
paratus. 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 per-
sonnel. Servicing is required when the ap-
paratus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is dam-
aged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the appara-
tus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
Caution
You are cautioned that any change or modifi-
cations not expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to operate this equip-
ment.

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Service
►All service must be performed by qualified
personnel.
►There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Warning
►To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture
and objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
should not be placed on this apparatus.
►This apparatus must be earthed.
►Use a three wire grounding type line cord like
the one supplied with the product.
►Be advised that different operating voltages
require the use of different types of line cord
and attachment plugs.
►Check the voltage in your area and use the
correct type.
Voltage Line plug according to standard
110 to 125V UL817 and CSA C22.2 no42.
220 to 230V CEE7 page VII, SR section 107-
2-D1 / IEC83 pageC4.
►This equipment should be installed near the
socket outlet and disconnection of the device
should be easily accessible.
►To completely disconnect from AC mains, dis-
connect the power supply cord from the AC
receptacle.
►The mains plug of the power supply shall re-
main readily operable.
►Do not install this device in a confined space.
►For use at an altitude of 2000m or lower.
►Do not open the unit – risk of electric shock
inside.

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EMC / EMI
Electromagnetic compatibility /
Electromagnetic interference
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital de-
vice, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in resi-
dential 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 interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
►Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
►Increase the separation between the equip-
ment and receiver.
►Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir-
cuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
►Consult the dealer or an experienced ra-
dio / TV technician for help.
For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Ca-
nadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Explanation of graphic symbols
The lightning bolt triangle is used to
alert the user to the presence of unin-
sulated “dangerous voltages” within
the unit’s chassis that may be of suffi-
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to humans.
The exclamation point triangle is used
to alert the user to presence of import-
ant operating and service instructions
in the literature accompanying the
product.

Before you begin
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Before you begin

Before you begin
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About this document
This reference manual will help you learn under-
standing and operating your Perform-V.
You can download the most current version of
this reference manual from:
tc-helicon.com/support/manuals/
To get the most from your TC-Helicon product,
please start by reading the printed quick guide
that came with the product. Then proceed with
this reference manual. Read it from start to fin-
ish, or you may miss important information.
Getting support
If you still have questions about the product af-
ter reading this reference manual, please get in
touch with TC-Helicon Support:
tc-helicon.com/support/product/
VoiceSupport
VoiceSupport is the application that allows you
to fully unlock the potential of your TC-Helicon
product and stay in touch with the latest news,
tips and tricks.
VoiceSupport key features include:
►Professionally authored preset libraries
►Direct access to product manuals
►Drag & drop Preset management
►Customizable content about your products
►Firmware upgrades
►Account management
►Access to TC-Helicon support
You can download VoiceSupport for Microsoft
Windows and Mac OS X from:
tc-helicon.com/products/voicesupport/

Before you begin
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Please register your Perform-V
To register your Perform-V using the Voice-
Support software, launch VoiceSupport and
click on the ACCOUNT button.
You can also go to
account.tc-helicon.com
Registration of your product is NOT required to
use VoiceSupport, download Presets, update
firmware or contact support.