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Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual
Version 5.0 6/2008
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Table of Contents Forward: This manual covers basic features and operation of the TTE and will be supplemented with an in-depth DVD Manual down the road. The DVD version will clearly demonstrate more advanced set-up techniques such as how to properly adjust the Bias section, as well as many other helpful maintenance tasks. Page 1 Product Overview Page 2 Top Panel Diagram Page 3 Additional Diagrams Operating the TTE Page 4 Initial Set-Up Page 5 Let’s Play in Mono! Page
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Page 1 Product Overview The Fulltone Tube Tape Echo, although inspired by Market Electronics’ Echoplex of the early to mid-‘60’s, is a far more evolved design which eliminates all of the noise, inconsistencies, and reliability issues associated with the old Echoplexes. Some of the TTE’s features include: 1. 1 x 12AX7 Tubes for Record, 1x12AX7 for Playback, 1 x 12Au7 (use only JJ brand Tube) for the Bias Oscillator (Erase) section. 2. Mono and ((Stereo)) outputs with 3 distinct ster
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Page 2 Top Panel Diagram
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Page 3 Additional Diagrams
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Page 4 Operating your Tube Tape Echo WARNING! Always unplug the guitar cable from the Main Output when not in use! Not doing so for an extended time period may cause the pinch roller to go out-of-round making the tape transport unstable, the repeats out of tune, and may void warranty service claims relating to this issue. WARNING! This unit operates at High-Voltages and, if misused, could cause serious injury or death. Care must be used at all times to ensure your safety and you sho
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Page 5 Let’s Play in Mono! Refer to Diagrams on Pages 2 and 3 So you’ve gone through all of the steps in the “Initial Set-Up” Chapter? Now you’re ready to check a few more things and play. Terms: CW= Clockwise CCW= Counter-Clockwise 1) You’re now running in Mono (only one amplifier) so make sure the Stereo Mode Switch (#2) is set to Position 1 or Position 2, it makes no difference which of the two you choose. But if you set this switch to Position 3 you will only hear the “Echo” a
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Page 6 Let’s Play in Mono! (Continued) Refer to Diagrams on Pages 2 and 3 6) Another way to alter the available Delay Times is via the Tape Speed Switch. (#18) With this switch, you are given a choice of High Speed or Low Speed tape movement, and you will see the Tape flow at a slower or faster rate depending on which setting you choose. Tip: As a general rule of thumb: The faster the tape speed, the more in-tune the repeats will be, the more full-range the repeats will sound, a
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Page 7 All about ((Stereo)) Refer to Diagrams on Pages 2 and 3, and 9 WARNING! Running multiple amps can be dangerous or even fatal due to the possibility of a ground loop being created when two or more AC powered devices do not share a common ground reference point. Care must be taken to ensure that your signal chain (effects, amps, and even P.A. system) is configured correctly to not only be hum-free, but to ensure the safety of you and your band mates. One of the things you
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Page 8 Service Diagrams
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Page 9 Service Diagrams (Continued)
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Page 10 Tape, Tape Heads, and Transport Refer to diagrams on Pages 2 and 3 Most of the procedures outlined on this page require the removal of the Top Cover Plate, for an explanation on how to do this, see page 4. Tape Cartridge (ETC-1) Your ETC-1 is a plastic cartridge that houses about 1 minute of Studio Mastering Quality Recording Tape. Under normal use, you should get many months of service out of the ETC-1, especially if you follow the guidelines set forth in this manual. C
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Page 11 Tape, Tape Heads, and Transport (Continued) Refer to diagrams on Pages 2,3, 8 and 9 With the TTE is turned on, dab some S-721H-2 on a Q-Tip, engage the Transport Clutch and press the swab up against the roller with pressure being careful not to get the swab caught in between the Pinch-Roller and the Capstan (#16). Repeat process until swab stays appears fairly clean and is relatively free from brown color. Now clean the Capstan in a similar manner. Demagnetizing Heads: O
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Page 12 Additional Tape Path Maintenance
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Page 13 Tubes! Refer to Page 9, Main Chassis Diagram Warning! There are 3 Tubes in your TTE, two (V1 and V2) you can change if need be, and another one (V3) that you shouldn’t mess with! V2 is a 12AX7, which is powering the Guitar Preamp section, and V1 is a 12AX7/ECC83 powering the Echo “reproduction” stage of the circuit. You can experiment with other 12AX7’s but always test for noise and Microphonics. You can tailor the sound with V1 and V2. V3 is actually the most CRUCI
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Page 14 Converting Transformer to Operate at 220/240 Voltage Warning! This procedure is ONLY to be done by an experienced Technician. Serious injury or death and/or irreparable damage to the unit may occur if done improperly. Note: the only changes are to the White and Brown Wires…all other wires are left alone
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Page 15 Warranty Information: The TTE carries a 5 year Limited Warranty Parts and Labor to the original owner only. This warranty covers failure due to manufacturer’s error only and does not cover items that are prone to daily wear including the ETC-1. The Tubes carry a 3-month warranty that only covers failure, not breakage. Owner is responsible for all shipping and insurance charges both ways. Fulltone Musical Products Inc. (and its employees) is not liable for any damages or injur
