TC HELICON Play Acoustic 3-Button Vocal and Acoustic Guitar Effects Stompbox User Guide
- June 14, 2024
- TC-HELICON
Table of Contents
Quick Start Guide
PLAY ACOUSTIC
3-Button Vocal and Acoustic Guitar Effects Stompbox with BodyRez and Looping
Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
DO NOT OPEN!
Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient
magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock.
Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼” TS or twist-locking
plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modification should be
performed only by qualified personnel.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure – voltage that may be
sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating
andmaintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the
manual.
Caution
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear
section).No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel.
Caution
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to
rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing
liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
the apparatus.
Caution
These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only.
To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than
that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by
qualified service personnel.
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Read these instructions.
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Keep these instructions.
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Heed all warnings.
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Follow all instructions.
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Do not use this apparatus near water.
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Clean only with dry cloth.
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Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarizedor grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two bladeswith one wider than the other. A grounding-type plughas two blades and a third grounding prong. The wideblade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If theprovided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult anelectrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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Protect the power cord from being walked on orpinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptaclesand the point where they exit from the apparatus.
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Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer
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Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
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Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
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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. -
The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
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Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
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Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for
the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources.
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Do not install in a confined space, such as a book case or similar unit.
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Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
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Please keep the environmental aspects of battery disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a battery collection point.
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This apparatus may be used in tropical and moderate climates up to 45°C.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Music Tribe accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph, or statement contained herein. Technical specifications, appearancesand other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera, Aston Microphones and Coolaudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. © Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2023 All rights reserved.
LIMITED WARRANTY
For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding Music Tribe’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at community.musictribe.com/pages/support#warranty.
PLAY ACOUSTIC Getting started
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Select An MP-75 Or Condenser Mic?
Press Setup and use the Left or Right arrows to get to the Input screen. Press the Soft button next to Input and use the Control Knob to select your mic.
How Do I Switch Between Mono And Stereo?
Press Setup and use the Left or Right arrows to get to the Output screen. Press the Soft button next to Output and use the Control Knob to change the output setting.
Can I Cancel The Vocals In A Mixed Song?
Press Setup and use the Left or Right arrows to get to the Output screen. Press the Soft button next to Vocal Cancel and use the Control Knob to turn the feature on. This setting is awesome for singing along!
How Do I Make Loops?
Find a preset you like. Simultaneously hold the Up and Down footswitches for 1 second to enter Loop mode. The display will show the remapped footswitch layout. Tap the Record/Play footswitch on the downbeat and record a short phrase. Tap it again to loop that phrase. Tap yet again to overdub on top of your 1st phrase. Press and hold the footswitch to Undo/Redo. The middle footswitch is for stopping playback and clearing. You can use the Exit footswitch to go and find other presets while the loop plays or records.
Can I Make My Vocal Echo Land On Song Beats?
Yes! Hold the Up footswitch and the Hit footswitch for 1 second to enter Tap Tempo mode. Tap the Hit footswitch on a couple of song beats. You can also use the Up and Down footswitches to trim the BPM (beats-per-minute) to an exact number. The Tap Tempo screen will disappear automatically.
How Do I Set Harmony + Hardtune Key While Standing?
Press the Setup button, then use the Left or Right arrows to locate the Up/Dn Function control. Turn the Control Knob and change it to “Set Key”. Press Exit. Now you can hold the Up and Down footswitches to enter Key Set mode. Set your key and scale with the footswitches, then let the screen exit automatically.
Can I Access More Effect Parameters?
Some of the effects like Delay and Harmony have an extra page of stuff you can control. Hold any of the buttons when you’re in the effect’s editing screen to access the extra controls. If nothing happens, there aren’t any extra settings for that particular effect or style. Press Back to return to the original edit page.
What Does Roomsense Do For Me?
VoiceLive Play has stereo condenser mics built into the sides of the case, which we call “RoomSense”. There are three features that you can select by pressing Setup and adjusting the RoomSense parameter:
Ambient: Mixes the ambient sound of the room into your headphones and USB
output.
Set RoomSense level in the Mix screen.
Auto Key: Any music that RoomSense can hear is used to set Harmony and
HardTune key automatically. Make sure the music is louder or closer to
RoomSense than you, the singer.
Vocal: RoomSense replaces the XLR mic input. This is great for auditioning
presets and practicing without using a handheld mic. This feature only works
with the headphone and USB outputs.
Note: RoomSense is not available when a device is connected to the Aux
input.
Optional Accessories:
MP-75
Modern performance microphone with mic control.
Switch 3
3-button footswitch for direct loop control.