TC Electronic BRAINWAVES PITCH SHIFTER User Manual

8 BRAINWAVES PITCH SHIFTER User Manual
7. Maintenance
7.1 Updating the rmware
TC Electronic may provide updates for the built-in software of your pedal,
the rmware.
Updating your TC pedal’s rmware requires...
• a computer running Microsoft Windows or OS X with a standard
USB interface
• the specied DC power supply for your pedal.
Preparing the rmware update
• Download the newest rmware from the “Support” page for your TC pedal.
There are updaters for Microsoft Windows (these are ZIP archives containing
the rmware installer) and for OS X (these are disk image les containing the
rmware installer).
• Unplug all cables (including the power supply) from your TC pedal.
• Connect the pedal to your computer using a USB cable.
• Press and hold the footswitch on your TC pedal. If your TC pedal has more
than one footswitch, press and hold the leftmost footswitch.
• Insert the DC power supply plug.
• The LED on your pedal should turn green. If your TC pedal has more than
one LED, the leftmost LED should turn green. This indicates that the pedal is
ready to receive the software update.
• Release the footswitch.
• Your TC pedal will now be recognized as an updatable device.
Applying the rmware update
• Quit all MIDI-related applications (e.g. your DAW) on your computer and
launch the rmware updater you have downloaded in step 1.
• In the rmware updater app, select your TC pedal from the drop-down list
under the “STEP 1” heading.
• When the “Update” button under the “STEP 2” heading turns green, click it.
• The updated rmware will now be transferred to your TC pedal. Wait for
the progress bar to reach 100%. When the update procedure is complete,
the pedal will automatically restart.
7. 2 Changing the battery
If you need to change the battery of your TC Electronic eect pedal,
proceed as follows:
• 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.
• Remount the back plate.
Notes regarding batteries
• Batteries must never be heated, taken apart or thrown into re or water.
• Only rechargeable batteries can be recharged.
• Remove the battery when the pedal is not being used for a longer period of
time to save battery life.
• Always dispose batteries according to local laws and regulations.
8. Links
Support resources
• TC Electronic Support: tcelectronic.com/support/
• TC Electronic – product software: tcelectronic.com/support/software/
• TC Electronic – all product manuals: tcelectronic.com/support/manuals/
• TC Electronic user forum: forum.tcelectronic.com/
TC Electronic on...
• the Web: tcelectronic.com/
• Facebook: facebook.com/tcelectronic
• Google Plus: plus.google.com/+tcelectronic/
• Twitter: twitter.com/tcelectronic
• YouTube: youtube.com/user/tcelectronic
9. Specications
Connectors
Inputs 2 x ¼" TS, unbalanced, mono
Impedance ≥1 Ω
Outputs 2 x ¼" TS, unbalanced, mono
Impedance 100 Ω
USB port Mini USB connector for rmware
updates and TonePrints
Bypass mode True bypass (buered bypass optional)
Power
Connector Standard 9V DC, center negative,
>100 mA power supply (not included)
Battery option 9V battery (not included)
Physical
Dimensions (H x W x D) 50 x 74 x 122 mm (2.0 x 2.9 x 4.8")
Weight 0.34 kg (0.75 lbs)

TC Electronic BRAINWAVES PITCH SHIFTER Specifications

General

Brand	TC Electronic
Model	BRAINWAVES PITCH SHIFTER
Category	Music Pedal
Language	English