Basics
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passed via these outputs. If you do not connect
a cable to the Guitar Out jack, guitar signals will
also be sent over these outputs.
GND switch
This is a ground lift switch. If you experience hum
while using Play Electric, try pressing the GND
switch to reduce or remove the hum.
Headphones connector
Connect your headphones to the Phones con-
nector.
PEDAL connector
Use a TRS cable to connect a Switch-3 (optional)
to the PEDAL connector. If you use the Switch-3,
you have direct access to looping and other ef-
fect control. See the Switch-3 menu section for
details on assigning controls to each Switch-3
button.
USB connector
Connect to your computer with the included ca-
ble. Use the VoiceSupport software to manage
presets and update the product’s internal soft-
ware (firmware).
You can download VoiceSupport here:
tc-helicon.com/products/voicesupport/
Stereo audio input and output via USB is also
supported at 16 bit resolution with 44.1 or 48 kHz
sample rate.
Incoming USB audio signals are
NOT
passed to
the USB output, allowing you to sing/play along
with tracks from your DAW while recording back
“just the vocals and guitar”.
Power socket
Connect the included power supply. Your Play
Electric will power up immediately.
Always use a
TC-Helicon power supply (12 V, 400 mA).
Us-
ing any other power supply may damage the unit
and will void your warranty.
Summary of Contents for Play Electric
Page 1: ...English Manual Play Electric ...
Page 6: ...Before you begin Play Electric Reference manual 2014 07 16 4 Before you begin ...
Page 8: ...Introduction Play Electric Reference manual 2014 07 16 6 Introduction ...
Page 11: ...Basics Play Electric Reference manual 2014 07 16 9 Basics ...
Page 22: ...Connection diagrams Play Electric Reference manual 2014 07 16 20 Connection diagrams ...
Page 30: ...Setup button section Play Electric Reference manual 2014 07 16 28 Setup button section ...
Page 40: ...Vocal FX button section Play Electric Reference manual 2014 07 16 38 Vocal FX button section ...
Page 61: ...Mix button section Play Electric Reference manual 2014 07 16 59 Mix button section ...
Page 64: ...The Looper Play Electric Reference manual 2014 07 16 62 The Looper ...
Page 68: ...Troubleshooting Play Electric Reference manual 2014 07 16 66 Troubleshooting ...
Page 70: ...Appendix Play Electric Reference manual 2014 07 16 68 Appendix ...
Page 72: ...Links Play Electric Reference manual 2014 07 16 70 Links ...
Page 77: ...Technical specifications Play Electric Reference manual 2014 07 16 75 ...