1. Introduktion
This manual provides essential information for the proper setup, operation, and maintenance of your TC-Helicon VoiceTone Harmony-G XT Vocal Effects Processor. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the device to ensure optimal performance and safety.
The VoiceTone Harmony-G XT is designed to enhance vocal performances with natural-sounding harmonies and various vocal effects, controlled by guitar input for accurate key detection.
2. Sikkerhedsoplysninger
- Strømforsyning: Use only the specified power adapter. Incorrect voltage kan beskadige enheden og ugyldiggøre garantien.
- Vand og fugt: Do not expose the unit to rain, moisture, or any liquids.
- Ventilation: Sørg for tilstrækkelig ventilation omkring enheden. Bloker ikke ventilationsåbningerne.
- Varmekilder: Hold enheden væk fra varmekilder såsom radiatorer, varmeapparater, komfurer eller andre apparater (herunder ampløftere), der producerer varme.
- Rensning: Rengør kun med en tør klud.
- Service: Forsøg ikke selv at servicere dette produkt. Overlad al service til kvalificeret servicepersonale.
3. Pakkens indhold
Bekræft at alle varer er til stede i pakken:
- TC-Helicon VoiceTone Harmony-G XT Vocal Effects Processor
- Strømadapter
- USB kabel
- Brugervejledning (dette dokument)
4. Produktet er slutview
4.1 Kontrol og indikatorer på frontpanelet
Billede 1: Front view of the TC-Helicon VoiceTone Harmony-G XT, showing the input, tone, guitar, FX, and harmony controls, along with the A/B footswitches and Voice 1/Voice 2 buttons. The display indicates various settings and modes.
- Input Knob: Adjusts the microphone input gain.
- Tone knap: Activates adaptive EQ, compression, de-essing, and gate.
- Guitar Knob: Adjusts the guitar input level.
- FX-knap: Controls the level of vocal effects (reverb/delay).
- Harmony Knob: Adjusts the level of the generated harmony voices.
- Forudindstillet knap: Cycles through presets. Hold to store changes.
- Manuel knap: Engages manual harmony mode.
- Dobbelt knap: Activates vocal doubling effect.
- FX knap: Toggles vocal effects on/off.
- Voice 1 / Voice 2 Buttons: Selects harmony intervals.
- A / B Footswitches: Selects between two variations of a preset or bypasses effects. Hold for tuner/bypass.
4.2 Bagpaneltilslutninger
Billede 2: Bag view of the TC-Helicon VoiceTone Harmony-G XT, displaying the various input and output ports including Mic Input, Inst Input/Thru, Left/Right Outputs, USB port, and Power input.
- Mikrofonindgang (XLR): Tilslut din mikrofon her.
- Inst (In/Thru) (1/4" Jack): Connect your guitar here. The Thru output can send the dry guitar signal to an amplivligere.
- Left (Mono) / Right (Dry) Outputs (XLR): Connect to your mixer or PA system. The Right output can carry a dry signal if configured.
- USB-port: For firmware updates and preset management via computer.
- Strømindgang (12V DC): Tilslut den medfølgende strømadapter.
5. Opsætning
- Tilslut mikrofon: Sæt din mikrofon i Mikrofonindgang XLR stik.
- Tilslut guitar: Tilslut din guitar til Inst In 1/4" jack. If you wish to send your guitar signal to an amplifier, tilslut Inst Thru til din amplifers input.
- Connect Outputs: Tilslut Venstre (Mono) og/eller Right (Dry) XLR outputs to your mixer or PA system. For stereo effects, use both outputs.
- Tilslut strøm: Connect the provided 12V DC power adapter to the Magt input on the rear panel, then plug the adapter into a suitable power outlet. The unit will power on automatically.
- Adjust Input Gain: Sing into your microphone and play your guitar. Adjust the Input og Guitar knobs until the input level indicators show a strong signal without clipping.
6. Betjeningsvejledning
6.1 Grundlæggende betjening
- Valg af forudindstillinger: Tryk på Forudindstillet button to cycle through the 10 available presets. Each preset has A and B variations.
- Aktiverende effekter: Brug A og B footswitches to toggle between the A and B variations of a preset.
- Bypass/Tuner: Hold nede B footswitch to engage the tuner or bypass all effects.
- Tone Feature: Tryk på Tone button to activate the adaptive tone processing, which includes EQ, compression, de-essing, and gating for vocal clarity.
6.2 Harmony Generation
The Harmony-G XT uses your guitar input to detect the key and generate harmonies that are musically correct. Ensure your guitar is connected and playing for accurate harmony tracking.
- Harmony Knob: Adjusts the volume of the generated harmony voices relative to your lead vocal.
- Voice 1 / Voice 2 Buttons: These buttons select the intervals for the two harmony voices. Common intervals include Higher, High, Low, Lower, Bass, and Octave. Experiment to find the desired sound.
- Manual Harmony: Tryk på Manuel button to engage manual harmony mode, allowing you to select specific harmony intervals independent of guitar input.
6.3 Vocal Effects (FX)
The unit includes various vocal effects such as reverb and delay.
- FX-knap: Controls the wet/dry mix of the selected vocal effect.
- FX knap: Toggles the vocal effects on or off for the current preset.
- Effekttyper: The unit offers 6 combinations of reverb/delay. These are typically selected within the preset editing mode (refer to advanced operation for details).
6.4 Lagring af forudindstillinger
After adjusting parameters, you can save your changes to a preset:
- Make your desired adjustments to the knobs and buttons.
- Hold nede Forudindstillet button until the display indicates the preset is saved.
7. Vedligeholdelse
- Rensning: Brug en blød, tør klud til at rengøre enhedens yderside. Brug ikke slibende rengøringsmidler eller opløsningsmidler.
- Opbevaring: When not in use, store the unit in a dry, dust-free environment.
- Firmwareopdateringer: Periodically check the TC-Helicon website for firmware updates. Updates can be installed via the USB connection and the VoiceSupport application.
8. Fejlfinding
| Problem | Mulig årsag | Løsning |
|---|---|---|
| Ingen strøm | Strømadapteren er ikke tilsluttet eller defekt. | Ensure power adapter is securely connected to the unit and a working power outlet. Use only the supplied adapter. |
| No vocal sound | Microphone not connected, input gain too low, or output cables disconnected. | Kontroller mikrofonforbindelsen. Forøg Input knob. Verify XLR output connections to mixer/PA. |
| Harmonies are incorrect or out of key | Guitar not connected, guitar signal too low, or incorrect key detection. | Ensure guitar is connected to Inst In. Øge Guitar knob. Ensure guitar is playing clearly for key detection. Consider using manual harmony mode if guitar input is inconsistent. |
| Forvrænget lyd | Input gain too high. | Reducere Input knob for microphone or Guitar knob for guitar until distortion is eliminated. |
9. Specifikationer
Billede 3: Side view of the TC-Helicon VoiceTone Harmony-G XT, illustrating its compact size with dimensions of approximately 5.5 inches (14 cm) in length.
- Modelnummer: 996000905
- Dimensioner: 12.7 x 12.7 x 3.81 cm (5 x 5 x 1.5 tommer)
- Vægt: 907.18 g (2 lbs)
- Kropsmateriale: Metal
- Connector Type: Balanced XLR in and outputs, Unbalanced 1/4" instrument in/out, USB
- Strømkilde: Electric with cable (12V DC)
- Audio Output Effects: Reverb, Harmony, Doubling
- Funktioner: Guitar-controlled harmony, automatic chromatic pitch correction, 6 reverb/delay combinations, 10 presets (A/B options), USB for updates.
10. Garanti og support
TC-Helicon products are covered by a limited warranty. For detailed warranty information, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official TC-Helicon website. For technical support, firmware updates, and additional resources, please visit the TC-Helicon support page or use the VoiceSupport application.
Bemærk: Garantivilkårene kan variere afhængigt af regionen.
