tc electronic TE 0709-AFO Forcefield Compressor Limiter Pedal User Guide

: September 16, 2024
: tc electronic

Table of Contents

tc electronic TE 0709-AFO Forcefield Compressor Limiter Pedal
Product Information
Usage Instructions
FAQ
Overview
Safety Instruction
Battery Replacement
Specification
LIMITED WARRANTY
FCC STATEMENT
CONTACT
References
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tc electronic TE 0709-AFO Forcefield Compressor Limiter Pedal

Product Information

The TC Electronic FORCEFIELD COMPRESSOR is a classic compressor/limiter pedal designed to provide endless sustain for your guitar sound.

Usage Instructions

Read all provided instructions carefully.
Keep the instructions for future reference.
Follow all warnings and instructions provided with the product.
Avoid using the apparatus near water.
Clean the product only with a dry cloth.
Ensure proper ventilation by not blocking any openings.
Install the product following the manufacturer’s guidelines. Avoid placing the product near heat sources.
Use only specified attachments and accessories.
Use the product with the specified cart, stand, or table to prevent tip-over accidents.
Avoid installing the product in confined spaces or near naked flame sources.
Connect a 6.3mm cable from your guitar to the INPUT jack of the pedal.
Connect another cable from the OUTPUT jack to your amplifier.
Power the pedal with a 9V battery or optional power adapter.
The LED light indicates when the pedal is engaged.
The pedal operates in true bypass mode when disengaged.
The compressor effect activates when the threshold is exceeded.

FAQ

Q: Can I use a different power adapter with the TC Electronic FORCEFIELD COMPRESSOR?
A: It is recommended to use a 9V power adapter specified by the manufacturer to ensure proper functionality and avoid damage to the pedal.
Q: How do I adjust the compression level on the pedal?
A: The compression level is adjusted automatically based on the threshold settings. Ensure your playing dynamics control the compression effect.
Q: Can I use the FORCEFIELD COMPRESSOR with other instruments besides a guitar?
A: While designed for guitars, you can experiment with using the compressor pedal with other instruments to explore different tonal effects.

TC Electronic FORCEFIELD COMPRESSOR

Classic Compressor/Limiter Pedal with Endless Sustain

Overview

Safety Instruction

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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.
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. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, or your household waste collection service.
Do not install in a confined space, such as a book case or similar unit.
Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

Battery Replacement

Storage

Specification

Connectors

Input: ¼ ” TS, unbalanced
Impedance: >350 kΩ
Output: ¼ ” TS, unbalanced
Impedance: 1 kΩ
Power input: Standard 9 V DC, center negative, >100 mA
Battery option: Internal 9 V battery connector
Current consumption: <10 mA

Physical

Dimensions: (H x W x D) 58 x 74 x 132 mm (2.3 x 2.9 x 5.2″)
Weight: 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs)

Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

WARNING

As with all small batteries, the batteries used with this product should be kept away from small children who still put things in their mouths. If they are swallowed, promptly call your local poison control center.
Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for intended use.
Replace all batteries of a set at the same time.
Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation.
Ensure the batteries are installed correctly with the regard to polarity (+ and -).
Always remove battery if consumed or if product is to be left unused for a long time.
Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a safeguard! Replace only with the same or equivalent type!
Risk of fire or explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion;
Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas; and
A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Music Tribe accepts no liability for any loss that may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph, or statement contained herein.
Technical specifications, appearances and 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, Aston Microphones and Coolaudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. © Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2024 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.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

TC Electronic
FORCEFIELD COMPRESSOR

Responsible Party Name: Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc.
Address: 122 E. 42nd St.1,
8th Floor NY, NY 10168,
United States
Email Address: legal@musictribe.com

FORCEFIELD COMPRESSOR

FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, according to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used per 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 to correct 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 into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

this device may not cause harmful interference, and
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Important information
Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Music Tribe can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.

Hereby, Music Tribe declares that this product complies with Directive 2014/30/EU, Directive 2011/65/EU and Amendment 2015/863/EU, Directive 2012/19/EU, Regulation 519/2012 REACH SVHC and Directive 1907/2006/EC.