Page 5
Initial Set‐Up
Refer to Diagrams on Pages 2‐4
Warning
!
A Tape Machine is a delicate, intricate, complex machine that must be maintained and cleaned
periodically. If you are not interested or incapable in doing this, your unit will inevitably get dirty, the echo
repeats will become dull, out of tune, followed by cart failure and a tantrum.
Watch the set‐up video BEFORE
playing this device.
If you have not watched the install video and then have a problem…it will be all on you.
See it here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQXrGr1pFCw
1)
Remove the
Tape Cover
(page 3, diagram item #34) by unscrewing the 2 thumbscrews (#’s 33) and
sliding the plate carefully off to the left, being careful not to bump it against anything.
2)
Make sure that the Thumbscrews for the
Echo Tape Cartridge
(ETC‐2) are secure (#’s 30) and that the
tape is following the correct path (Tape Path diagram, Page 3) Make sure that the tape is not too loose,
knotted up, or has not slipped away from any of the
Tape Guides
(#25 & #19) Make sure that it is seated
properly on the
Fixed Tape Guide Post
(#28), resting under the
Tape Felt
(#26), and
Tape Felt Tension
Arm
. (#27) Now check that the tape is resting between the
Capstan
and
Pinch‐roller
(#16 & #17)
3)
Insert the detachable
AC cable
(#36) in to the TTE AC Inlet ( #35) and connect other end to a wall power
outlet. Make sure to use the same outlet as your guitar amplifier to avoid possible grounding issues. It is
possible that you may choose to lift the ground on the SSTE with the supplied 3‐to‐2 prong
Ground Lift
Adapter
(page#4) to eliminate hum issues. Only do so if you know what you’re doing, and check to make
sure there’s no possibility of electrical shock hazard, especially if you’re singing into a
Microphone…check for shock hazard always!
Warning!
Improper grounding can cause injury or even death. Do not attempt unless you are
experienced, and you assume full responsibility for any damage or injuries incurred by lifting the ground
on any of your devices.
4)
Turn on the
Power Switch
(see #37).
5)
Plug your guitar cable into the
Input Jack
. (#2)
6)
Slide the
Transport Clutch lever
(#13) to the right…this starts the Tape Rolling. Hold it there and insert
another guitar cable into the
Output jack
(#12). This cable holds the
Transport Clutch Lever
in place and
keeps the Tape running while you’re using the SSTE.
Tip:
Let the Tape Cartridge (ETC‐2) run for a while
and it will stabilize. When first turned on, the ETC‐2’s windings may be uneven and can cause the notes
to seem out‐of‐tune. Allowing the ETC‐2 to spin for a minute or so evens out the Tape windings so that it
rolls smoothly and stays that way for the remainder of your session.
7)
Connect the other end of the guitar cable (coming from
Output Jack
) to your amplifier’s Input.
8)
Turn on your amp and you’re ready to make a few setting adjustments and play your SSTE!
9)
Important!
Use “Low” setting on the
Tape Speed
toggle switch (#7) setting during first 5 minutes of
operation for proper break‐in, leaving off the Tape Cover so you can see that the tape is flowing nicely
with no problems. Now it’s time to play!
