OPERATION MANUAL Thank you very much for purchasing the ZOOM . Please read this manual carefully to learn about all the functions of the so that you will be able to use it fully for a long time. Keep this manual in a convenient place for reference when necessary. * A printed list of effect parameters is not included with the . Please download a copy from the ZOOM website. → http://www.zoom.co.jp/downloads/ If the is not used for 10 hours, it will turn off automatically by default.
Contents Usage and Safety Precautions …………………… 3 Part Names ………………………………………… 4 Turning the Power ON ……………………………… 6 Adjusting Effects …………………………………… 8 Selecting and Saving Patch Memories ………… 10 Changing Patch Memories with the Footswitch … 11 Using 2 or More Effects ………………………… 12 Using the Tuner …………………………………… 14 Tapping the Tempo ……………………………… Changing Various Settings ……………………… Updating the Firmware …………………………… Effect Types ……………………………………… Restoring the to its Factory Default Settings … Troubleshooting ……
Warning Something that could cause serious injury or death. Something that could cause injury or damage to the Caution equipment. Other symbols Operating environment Do not use in extremely high or low temperatures. Do not use near heaters, stoves and other heat sources. Do not use in very high humidity or near splashing water. Do not use in places with excessive vibrations. Do not use in places with excessive dust or sand.
Part Names DC9V AC adapter jack USB connector To power the unit from an outlet, connect an AD-16 adapter here (→P6). Use to connect to a computer and update firmware (→P23). OUTPUT jacks INPUT jack Connect to an amp or another effector. Use the MONO jack for a mono connection. Connect the output of a guitar, bass, other electronic instrument or effector here. Use the MONO jack for a mono connection. Display Shows the currently selected effect and various other screens (→P7).
Cursor keys Part Names Parameter knobs From the left Parameter knob 1 [ ] Turn left and right to adjust the parameter. Press to open the MENU where you can remove and rearrange effects and make various settings (→P12, 18). You can also check the firmware version (→P22). Parameter knob 2 [ ] Turn left and right to adjust the parameter. Press to open the MEMORY screen where you can select and save patch memories, and change patch memories using the footswitch (→P10, 11).
Turning the Power ON 1 To turn the power ON 3. Plug a guitar cable into the INPUT jack. 1. Lower the amplifier’s volume all the way. 2. Power the unit with batteries or an adapter. Open the cover on the bottom of the unit and insert batteries in the compartment. Bottom of the unit HINT t 8IFO VTJOH CBUUFSJFT UIF QFEBM XJMM QPXFS PO XIFO a cable is connected to the L input jack. Connect an AD-16 adapter. 4.
Edit Screen shows parameter being edited Display information The Home Screen shows the current effect Effect type Page tabs Parameter names Virtual knob Parameter values Graphic for selected effect Shows other effects are in this direction. HINT t *G UIFSF BSF PS NPSF QBSBNFUFST UIBU DBO CF adjusted, multiple page tabs will be shown. Turning the Power ON 2 HINT t 5IF QPTJUJPOT PG UIF WJSUVBM LOPCT DIBOHF XJUI UIF parameter values.
Adjusting Effects Confirm that the Home Screen is shown. 1 2 To select an effect type To turn an effect ON and OFF Press either Press HINT t 1SFTT BOE IPME UP TFMFDU UIF FGGFDU DBUFHPSZ See step 2 of ”To add an effect” . (See page 12.
To change the page Press The next page opens. Effect processing limit The allows you to combine 6 effects as you like. However, if you combine effect types that require great amounts of processing power (HD Reverb, for example), the available processing capacity might not be enough. If the processing required for an effect exceeds the available capacity, the effect is bypassed and a ”DSP Full!” message appears. This can be avoided by changing 1 or more of the effect types or setting them to THRU.
Selecting and Saving Patch Memories Confirm that the Home Screen is shown. 1 To select a patch memory When shipped from the factory, the automatic patch memory saving function is active. As soon as a parameter is adjusted this change is automatically saved. 1. Open the MEMORY list. Press 2. Select the patch memory to be saved with a new name. Turn Press 3. Change the name and select where to save the patch memory. 2. Select a patch memory.
1 To add or remove patch memories to a list that the footswitch cycles through 1. Open the MEMORY list. 2 To cycle through patch memories in the list in order using the footswitch 1. Open the MEMORY list. Press Press 2. Select a patch memory to add to or remove from the footswitch (A/B) list. Turn 3. Add or remove it. Press HINT t 1SFTT BOE IPME UP SFNPWF BMM QBUDI memories from the footswitch list. 2. Change the patch memory.
Using 2 or More Effects Confirm that the Home Screen is shown. 1 To add an effect To remove an effect 1. Open the MENU. 1. Open the ADD EFFECT UNIT screen. Press and hold either 2 for 1 second 2. Select the effect category. Press any Press 2. Select DELETE EFFECT UNIT. Turn Press 3. Select YES. Press HINT t 4FMFDU &9*5 UP SFUVSO UP UIF )PNF 4DSFFO XJUIPVU adding any effect.
To scroll through the effects shown When multiple effects are in use, scroll to change the visible one. Press either 3. Select the effect to move and ”lift” it. Turn (Select) Press (Lift) Shows the effect number counting from the right. 4 HINT Shows how many effects are in this direction. To change the order of effects 1. Open the MENU. t &GGFDUT UIBU BSF 0'' BQQFBS HSBZ 4. Select the new location for the effect and ”drop” it. Turn Using 2 or More Effects 3 (Select) Press 2.
Using the Tuner 1 To activate the Tuner Press and hold 3 To change the tuner’s standard pitch Confirm that the Tuner Screen is open. Press for 1 second Turn NOTE t A setting must be changed to make pressing and holding the footswitch activate Tap Tempo. (See page 18.) 4 To select the tuner type Confirm that the Tuner Screen is open.
The chromatic tuner shows the nearest pitch name (semitone) and how far the input sound is from that pitch. 6 To tune an instrument Play the open string that you want to tune and tune it. Other tuner types Depending on the selected type, the nearest string name and how far the sound input is from that pitch are shown. Please see the table at the end of this manual for the types that can be selected. (See page 34.) 5 Chromatic tuner The name of the nearest note and the pitch accuracy are shown.
Tapping the Tempo Delay effects and some modulation effects can be synchronized to the tempo. Select an effect that can be synchronized, and set its Time, Rate or other parameter that can be synchronized to a or note value. The tempo can be set by tapping the footswitch or a knob. 1 To set the tempo by tapping the footswitch 2. Tap the footswitch 2 or more times at the desired tempo. The ON/OFF indicator flashes in time with the tempo.
To tap tempo by hand Tapping the Tempo 2 1. Open an effect that can be synchronized to the tempo on the Home Screen. (See page 8, 24.) 2. Open the parameter editing screen. Press 3. Tap the knob 2 or more times at the desired tempo. Press The ON/OFF indicator flashes in time with the tempo. NOTE t Tempo settings are saved separately for each patch memory.
Changing Various Settings 1 To change various settings 1. Open the MENU. Press 2 To set the function activated by pressing and holding the footswitch Set the function activated by pressing the footswitch continuously for 1 second to TUNER or TAP TEMPO. 1. Select HOLD FOR TUNER/TAP from the SETTINGS menu. 2. Select SETTINGS. Turn Turn Press Press NOTE t 5IFTF TFUUJOHT BSF TIBSFE CZ BMM QBUDI NFNPSJFT 2.
To set the tuner mode 1. Select BYPASS/MUTE TUNER from the SETTINGS menu. Turn 4 To set the Power Management function 1. Select POWER MANAGEMENT from the SETTINGS menu. Turn Press Press 2. Set the tuner mode Turn Press 2. Set the Power Management function. Turn Press HINT HINT t #:1"44 5IF FGGFDUT BSF CZQBTTFE XIFO UIF UVOFS JT being used. t 0/ EFGBVMU 5IF 1PXFS .BOBHFNFOU GVODUJPO is enabled. If left unused for 10 hours, it turns off automatically. t .
Changing Various Settings 5 To set the Auto Save function 1. Select AUTO SAVE from the SETTINGS menu. To select the battery type 1. Select BATTERY TYPE from the SETTINGS menu. Turn Turn Press Press 2. Set the Auto Save function. 2. Set the type of batteries used. Turn Turn Press Press HINT t 0/ EFGBVMU $IBOHFT UP QSFTFUT BSF BVUPNBUJDBMMZ saved. t 0'' $IBOHFT UP QSFTFUT BSF OPU TBWFE VOUJM UIFZ BSF saved manually. (See page 10.
To set the amount of time until the backlight dims 1. Select LCD BACKLIGHT from the SETTINGS menu. 8 To adjust the display contrast 1. Select LCD CONTRAST from the SETTINGS menu. Turn Turn Press Press 2. Adjust the display contrast. 2. Set the amount of time until the backlight dims.
Changing Various Settings 9 To view the firmware versions 1. Open the MENU. Press 2. Select VERSION. Turn Press The firmware version is shown. HINT t $IFDL UIF ;00. XFCTJUF IUUQ XXX [PPN DP KQ for the latest firmware versions.
To update the firmware 1. While pressing both the up and down cursor keys, use a USB cable to connect the USB connector to the computer. While pressing both 2. Launch the firmware update application on your computer, and execute the update. NOTE t %P OPU EJTDPOOFDU UIF 64# DBCMF XIJMF UIF mSNXBSF is being updated. HINT t 4FF UIF ;00. XFCTJUF GPS JOTUSVDUJPOT BCPVU IPX to use the application. 3. Confirm that the firmware has been updated.
Effect Types Category Effect type CHORUS Effect explanation CoronaCho This is a model of tc electronic's CORONA CHORUS. Chorus This effect mixes a shifted pitch with the original sound to add movement and thickness. VintageCE This is a simulation of the BOSS CE-1. ANA234Cho This analog chorus sound models UIF .93 . CE-Cho5 This chorus is a model of the BOSS CE-5. CloneCho This analog chorus sound models the Electro-Harmonix SmallClone.
Ba Detune Effect explanation Tempo sync. Category Effect type By mixing a small amount of the pitch-shifted effect sound with the original sound, a natural bass chorus effect is achieved. Th i s b a s s ch o ru s e n s e m b l e Ba Ensmbl fe a tu r e s a s e n s e o f t h r e e dimensional movement. Flanger CHORUS TheVibe This vibe sound features unique undulations. PitchSHFT This effect shifts the pitch up or down.
Effect Types Category Effect type Effect explanation Tempo sync. Category Effect type This effect combines 2 delays DualDigiD and is based on the Eventide TimeFactor DigitalDelay. Delay TapeEcho3 StereoDly This stereo delay allows the left and right delay times to be set separately. CarbonDly This analog delay sound is a NPEFM PG UIF .93 $BSCPO $PQZ This analog delay simulation has AnalogDly a long delay with a maximum length of 4000 ms.
LO-FI Dly Effect explanation Tempo sync. Category Effect type This delay, which is based on the LO-FI mode of the strymon TIMELINE, allows you to degrade the sound quality using the bit rate and sampling rate parameters. This effect, which gently brings SlwAtkDly on the delay, is modeled on the LINE6 M9 Auto-Volume Echo. DELAY DynaDelay This dynamic delay adjusts the volume of the effect sound according to the input signal level.
Effect Types Category Effect type Effect explanation Tempo sync. Category Effect type HD Reverb This is a high-definition reverb. Hall This reverb effect simulates the acoustics of a concert hall. Spring This reverb effect simulates a spring reverb. HD Hall This is a dense hall reverb. Spring63 This spring reverb sound is modeled on a '63 Fender Reverb. Church Th i s e ffe c t s i m u l a t e s t h e reverberations of a church. Plate This simulates a plate reverb.
EarlyRef GateRev Effect explanation Tempo sync. Category Effect type This effect reproduces only the early reflections of reverb. TremoloRv This gate reverb, which is suited to percussive playing, is modeled on the DigiTech RV-7 (Lexicon) Gated setting. This effect, which is modeled on the DigiTech RV-7 (Lexicon) REVERB ReverseRv Reverse setting, sounds like reverb in reverse. SlapBack This reverb creates a repeating echo effect. Echo This effect can generate gorgeous echoes.
Effect Types Category Effect type SpaceHole REVERB Effect explanation Category Effect type This effect, which is based on the Eventide SPACE BlackHole algorithm, combines delay and reverb. Based on the Eventide SPACE MangledSp MangledVerb algorithm, this reverb produces wild echoes. DualRev Tempo sync. Based on the Eventide SPACE DualVerb algorithm, this effect combines 2 reverbs.
To execute the All Initialize function The All Initialize function restores all the factory default settings. 2. Press the footswitch to execute it. Press NOTE Restoring the 1 t Executing the All Initialize function will restore all the settings of the , including its patch memories, to factory defaults. Do not use this function unless you are certain that you want to do this. to its Factory Default Settings 1. While pressing and holding turn the power ON. The All INITIALIZE screen appears.
Troubleshooting The unit will not turn ON t 8IFO SVOOJOH PO CBUUFSJFT DPOOFDU B DBCMF to the INPUT jack to start the unit. No sound or very low volume t $IFDL UIF DPOOFDUJPOT →P6). t Adjust the levels of the effects being used (→P8). t $POmSN UIBU VOJU JT OPU JO NVUF NPEF →P19). There is a lot of noise t $IFDL TIJFMEFE DBCMFT GPS EFGFDUT t 6TF POMZ B HFOVJOF ;00. "$ BEBQUFS →P6).
86 types Maximum number of simultaneous effects 6 Specifications Effect types Number of patch memories 50 Sampling frequency 44.
Tuner Types Tuner Types Display GUITAR Standard tuning for guitars, including 7-string guitars String number / Note name 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 B E A D G B E OPEN A In open A tuning, the open strings make an A chord - E A E A C# E OPEN D In open D tuning, the open strings make a D chord - D A D F# A D OPEN E In open E tuning, the open strings make an E chord - E B E G# B E OPEN G In open G tuning, the open strings make a G chord - D G D G B D DADGAD This alternat
For EU Countries FCC regulation warning (for U.S.A.) 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
