DVR250 User Manual Table of Contents 1. Introduction ............... 4 2. Plug-in Installation ............ 5 2.1 Installation on a PC ............. 5 2.2 Installation on a Mac ............6 3. Activate your DVR250 iLok License ......7 3.1 Activation when you have purchased the NATIVE version ..........
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About this manual modules are great additions to any modern studio environment. Read this manual to learn how to install and use your TC Electronic DVR250 reverb unit. This manual is only available in PDF format from the TC Electronic website.
DVR250 User Manual 2. Plug-in Installation Select which VST and/or AAX components you want to install. Pro Tools uses AAX and most other DAW programs use VST. The installer will offer a default location Visit www.tcelectronic.com/dvr250-dt/support/ to download the installer to save the file, but you can choose another location by clicking the file.
DVR250 User Manual 2.2 Installation on a Mac A default location will be selected for installation, or you can select another folder manually. If you have administrator authorization in place, you will need to Open the zip folder and double click the installer icon. enter your password before beginning installation.
DVR250 User Manual 3. Activate your DVR250 iLok License 3.1 Activation when you have purchased the NATIVE version Step 1: Install iLok The first step is to create an iLok user account at www.iLok.com and install the PACE iLok License Manager on your computer if it’s your first time using iLok. Step 2: Activation In the received mail (when buying the NATIVE version) you will find your personal Activation Code.
In this setup, the Mix parameter should always be set • • The plug-in will likely be found in a dedicated TC Electronic folder. Select the to 100%. DVR250 and it will now be added to the signal chain.
DVR250 User Manual 4.5 Travel Period and Module Connection (when you have purchased the DT version): You can try out the plug-in before purchasing or receiving your purchased Desktop Controller by requesting a Free iLok Trial License, which will enable full functionality for 14 days.
DVR250 User Manual 4.7 Connection Status to the Hardware Unit To summarize the connection status possibilities: The TC Icon family all use the same method to show the connection status between the plug-in and the hardware unit. Connection status is indicated on the lower left side of the plug-in window. Successful connection is indicated with a green chain icon.
DVR250 User Manual 5. Plug-in and Hardware Controls 5.2 Plug-in Controls - Secondary Parameters Control of the DVR250 is done in the plug-in or optionally done using the Levels hardware unit (when you have purchased the DT version). All primary parameters of the DVR250 are also accessible through the DT Desktop Controller.
DVR250 User Manual The Settings icon accesses a menu with several links and options. This user manual is available, along with links to the TC Electronic website, relevant news, additional signature artist presets, and the user license agreement. If a red dot appears over the Settings icon, a new version of the plug-in or firmware may be available.
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DVR250 User Manual Secondary parameters (enable SET) The 4 parameter slots indicate the parameters that are now available for adjustment via the 4 levers on the hardware unit. 1. Mix – Determines how much of the processed signal is mixed with the dry signal.
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DVR250 User Manual 5.3.4 Phase 5.3.6 Echo This is a mono echo effect that may be easier to use than the Delay program. Primary parameters It’s a unique echo effect in that Lo and Hi Mult affect the feedback as “decay A classic comb filtering phase effect is available with basic parameter controls.
DVR250 User Manual 6. Presets When recalling a default or saved preset, the name will appear in plain text. However, as soon as you make an alteration to any of the parameters in that The DVR250 offers a collection of default and signature presets, as well as the preset, the text changes to italics to indicate a deviation.
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DVR250 User Manual When a preset is assigned a favorite slot number, that slot will be locked so that other presets cannot be assigned to the same location. This is shown in the Favorite menu by graying out the number in question. The favorite number will also be displayed in brackets next to the associated preset when you browse the presets menu.
DVR250 User Manual 7. Software Updates New versions of the software may be released to add new features and improve performance. Updates can be detected from the plug-in directly and can be installed after download from the website. See Chapter 2 for plug-in installation. If the ’Automatically check for updates’...
DVR250 User Manual 9. Signal Flow Diagrams Reverb Chorus Basic delay 1st Reflection 0...60 ms Reverberation Output Reverberation Discorrelator 0...60 ms Demultiplexer Delay Echo 0...3/5 ms 0...60 ms 0...60 ms 0...3/5 ms Hi + Lo Feedback 0...3/5 ms 0...60 ms 0...60 ms 0...3/5 ms Phase...
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DVR250 User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION DVR250 Responsible Party Name: Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc. Address: 901 Grier Drive Las Vegas, NV 89118 Phone Number: +1 702 800 8290 DVR250 complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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