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TC Electronic Flashback X4 Delay User Manual

TC Electronic Flashback X4 Delay
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Flashback X4 Delay – Manual (2014-06-24) 1
Flashback X4 Delay
Manual2014-06-24
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TC Electronic Flashback X4 Delay Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDelay
TechnologyDigital
Number of Effects4
Delay TimeUp to 7 seconds
Tap TempoYes
StereoYes
TonePrint EnabledYes
LooperYes (40 seconds)
Analog Dry ThroughYes
Input Impedance1 MΩ
Outputs2 x 1/4"
Output Impedance100 Ohms
Power Supply9V DC (included)
Dimensions235 x 140 x 55 mm
Weight2.6 lbs (1.2 kg)
Presets3

Summary

Important safety instructions

Caution

Warnings regarding unauthorized modifications to the equipment.

Service

Guidelines for qualified personnel performing servicing on the apparatus.

Warning

Precautions against exposure to rain, moisture, and liquid spills.

EMC/EMI

Compliance with FCC rules for electromagnetic compatibility and interference.

Explanation of graphic symbols

Explanation of safety symbols like lightning bolt and exclamation point.

Before you begin

About this manual

Information about the manual's purpose, availability, and printing.

Getting support

Instructions on how to contact TC Support for product inquiries.

About this pedal

Flashback X4 Delay & Looper

Overview of the pedal's features, including 12 delay types and TonePrint capability.

True Bypass

Explanation of the pedal's true bypass feature and analog dry-through.

TonePrint

What are TonePrints?

Definition and explanation of TonePrints, signature sounds from artists.

Star-tweaked signature sounds

How artists define pedal parameters and create signature sounds.

Transferring TonePrints to your pedal using the TonePrint app

Step-by-step guide to transferring TonePrints using the mobile app.

Obtaining the TonePrint app

Instructions for downloading the TonePrint app for iOS and Android devices.

Transferring TonePrints to your pedal - step by step

Detailed step-by-step process for beaming TonePrints to the pedal.

Editing TonePrints with TonePrint Editor

Information on creating custom TonePrints using the TonePrint Editor software.

TonePrint Editor features

Key features of the TonePrint Editor, including custom sound creation and knob control.

Obtaining TonePrint Editor

Where to download the TonePrint Editor for Windows, OS X, and iPad.

Obtaining the TonePrint Editor manual

How to download the manual for the TonePrint Editor software.

Setup

Ready...

Checklist of items included in the TC Electronic effect pedal box.

Set...

Instructions for connecting power, instrument, and amplifier to the pedal.

Inputs, outputs and controls

Power / Switching the effect on and off

Details on powering the pedal and its power input specifications.

Audio in and out

Explanation of mono/stereo audio input and output connections.

Expression pedal input

Information on connecting and using an optional expression pedal.

Assigning delay parameters and parameter ranges to an expression pedal

Steps to assign parameters and ranges to an expression pedal.

Resetting parameters and parameter ranges

Procedure to reset expression pedal parameter assignments to a preset.

USB port

Use of the USB port for loading TonePrints and firmware updates.

MIDI IN / MIDI THRU jacks

Description of standard MIDI connectors for tempo control and presets.

MIDI Thru jack

Function of the MIDI THRU jack for forwarding MIDI signals.

Effect controls

Overview of pedal knobs and their default assignments, plus TonePrint Editor customization.

DELAY TIME knob – Delay time control

How to use the DELAY TIME knob to set the delay duration.

FEEDBACK knob - Feedback control

Using the FEEDBACK knob to adjust the number of delay repeats.

DELAY LEVEL knob – Effect level control

Controlling the volume of delay repeats with the DELAY LEVEL knob.

Delay type selector

How to select different delay types for the effect.

Subdivision selector

Choosing note intervals for delay repetitions using the subdivision switch.

Looper/Delay switch

Function of the switch to select between Looper and Delay modes.

Looper Level knob

Adjusting the playback volume of the looper effect.

Preset footswitches (A / B / C)

Using footswitches A, B, and C to access delay presets.

Recalling a preset

Procedure for activating a stored delay preset.

Factory presets

Description of the three built-in factory presets.

Flashback X4 Delay & Looper delay types

Detailed descriptions of all available delay types like Tape, Tube, Analog, 2290, etc.

Ping Pong

Description of the Ping Pong delay effect and its stereo/mono use.

TonePrint slots 1 to 4

Explanation of TonePrint slots as placeholders for custom delay settings.

Using the Looper

Using the delay in Looper mode

How to use the delay effect concurrently with the looper module.

Recording a loop

Steps to start, stop, and manage loop recordings using the Rec footswitch.

Playing a loop continuously

How to start continuous playback of a recorded loop.

Stopping loop playback immediately

Procedure to stop loop playback abruptly.

Playing a loop once

How to play a previously recorded loop exactly one time.

Stopping loop playback at the end of the loop

Gracefully stopping loop playback at the end of a cycle.

Undoing a loop recording

How to undo or redo loop recordings using the Undo footswitch.

Erasing a loop completely

Procedure to permanently delete the entire loop recording.

Loops cannot be stored

Information that loops are not saved when the pedal is switched off.

Maintenance

Updating the firmware

Requirements for updating the pedal's built-in software and firmware.

Switching the pedal from true bypass to buffered bypass mode

How to change the pedal's bypass mode from True Bypass to Buffered Bypass.

Kill-dry on/off

How to enable or disable the Kill-dry feature for parallel effects loops.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about TonePrint pedals

Answers to common questions regarding analog/digital nature, I/O, and amp effects loop compatibility.

Links

TonePrint resources

Links to TonePrint website, products, app, and editor resources.

Support resources

Links to TC Electronic service, support, software, manuals, and user forum.

TC Electronic on...

Links to TC Electronic's web presence on social media and YouTube.

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