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Thank you for selecting the ZOOM RFX-2200 (hereafter simply called the "RFX-2200").

The RFX-2200 is a sophisticated digital reverb and multi-effect processor with the following

features and functions.

•Versatile effects and high-quality reverb

The RFX-2200 comes with a full complement of 48 preset effects (8 effects x 6 banks). The

reverb effects alone allow 121 different settings. The convincing sound stage created by the

RFX-2200 far surpasses anything else available in this class.

• 100 patch memory for immediate use

Up to 100 patches (effect settings) can be stored in the internal memory. Calling up any patch is

quick and easy.

• Digital output

The S/PDIF output (with optical and coaxial connectors) allows connection to consumer

equipment with digital input (digital multitrack recorder, MD recorder, DAT recorder or

similar), keeping the signal in the digital domain.

• MIC IN connector

The dedicated microphone connector on the front panel comes in handy for creating vocal

effects without having to make cumbersome connections in the rear. Controlling the VOCODER

effect is a snap thanks to this feature.

• Built-in tap input

Time-based parameters such as delay time can be entered directly, using the tap input feature.

This makes it easy for example to match the delay time to the tempo of a song.

• MIDI based control

Functions such as patch switching, real-time parameter control, and storing of patch data on

external equipment can be performed via a MIDI link.

Please take the time to read this manual carefully so as to get the most out of your RFX-2200 and to

ensure optimum performance and reliability. Retain this manual, the warranty card and all other

documentation for future reference.

* MIDI is a registered trademark of Association of Musical Electronics Industry (AMEI).

OPERATION MANUAL

Controls and Functions ••••••••••••••••• 2

Front Panel ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2

Rear Panel

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2

Rack Mounting

•••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4

Getting Connected •••••••••••••••••••••• 4

Trying Out the Effects

••••••••••••••••••• 6

Editing a Patch

•••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7

Useful Functions ••••••••••••••••••••••••• 8

Using the MIDI Control Function

••••• 10

Returning the RFX-2200

to the Factory Default Settings

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RFX-2200 Effects

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Patch List

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Troubleshooting •••••••••••••••••••••••• 25

Specifications

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MIDI Implimentation Chart

••••••••••••• 26

Safety Precautions/Usage Precautions

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Introduction

Contents

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Summary of content (28 pages)

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OPERATION MANUAL Introduction Thank you for selecting the ZOOM RFX-2200 (hereafter simply called the "RFX-2200"). The RFX-2200 is a sophisticated digital reverb and multi-effect processor with the following features and functions. • Versatile effects and high-quality reverb The RFX-2200 comes with a full complement of 48 preset effects (8 effects x 6 banks). The reverb effects alone allow 121 different settings.
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Controls and Functions Front Panel Controls and Functions (12) VALUE UP/DOWN keys (1) MIC IN connector (2) MIC ON/OFF switch (10) STORE key (11) Level meter (3) INPUT control (4) OUTPUT control (5) MIX control and LED (6) CANCEL key (7) COMPARE key (8) MIDI key (9) PARM CHECK key (1) MIC IN connector A microphone with an impedance of about 600 ohms can be connected here, for use as an additional input source.
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Controls and Functions Front Panel Controls and Functions (17) BANK LEDs (19) REV CHARACTER (EDIT 1) control and LED (20) REV TIME (EDIT 2) control and LED (23) POWER switch (18) EFFECT TYPE selector and LED (22) REV EQ HIGH (EDIT 4) control and LED (21) REV EQ LOW (EDIT 3) control and LED (11) Level meter These indicators show the signal input level. (12) VALUE UP/DOWN keys Serve for switching patches and changing parameter values.
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Rack Mounting Rack Mounting/Getting Connected The RFX-2200 is compatible with international 19-inch rack standards (EIA, DIN). Because the unit has been designed for rack installation, it is preferable to operate the unit in this way, rather than simply placing it on a table or similar. Align the four screw holes with the rack screw holes and securely fasten the unit to the rack with screws. • The RFX-2200 uses a metal frame, making the unit heavier than it might seem at first Caution glance.
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Rack Mounting Rack Mounting/Getting Connected * Rack mount screws are not supplied with the unit. Getting Connected Using the VOCODER Effect MD player or sampler or similar with recorded voice INPUT L/MONO Synthesizer Microphone R L OUTPUT R MIC IN RFX-2200 This is a connection example for using the VOCODER effect from the SFX bank. Plug a mic into the front-panel MIC IN connector, and connect a synthesizer or other instrument to the rear-panel INPUT L/MONO jack.
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Trying Out the Effects This section is intended to familiarize you with the basic operation steps of the RFX-2200. Power UP Turn power to the RFX-2200 and peripheral equipment on, and adjust the level. 1. INPUT control of the RFX-2200 to adjust the input level. Verify that the power cord, sound source, and playback system are correctly connected to the RFX-2200. To minimize noise and distortion, the INPUT control should be set as high as possible without causing the CLIP LED to light.
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Editing a Patch A patch called up from memory can be edited using the front-panel controls. You can select different effects and adjust effect intensity and other parameters. If any parameter is changed from the stored condition, the new parameter value is shown on the display for about 2 seconds, and the EDITED mark (.) at the right edge of the display Parameter changed LED lights appears. This indicates that the current patch has been edited.
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Changing the Value of an Effect Parameter Each effect of the RFX-2200 consists of certain effect parameters which determine the intensity and tone character of the effect. Effect parameters can be adjusted with the following edit controls. MIX control The MIX control serves to adjust the balance between original sound (DRY) and effect sound (WET). When the control is turned fully counterclockwise, only the original sound is output.
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With each push of the PARM CHECK key, the parameter to be checked is advanced successively.
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Using the MIDI Control Function The RFX-2200 can accept commands via a MIDI link for patch switching, parameter control, and transfer of memory contents to an external MIDI device. This section describes the general steps for using MIDI based functions. Setting the MIDI Channel Set the MIDI channel for communication with the RFX-2200 as follows. 1. function is disabled. In play mode, press the MIDI key once.
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Changing Effect Parameters Via MIDI The effect parameters of the RFX-2200 can be changed using MIDI control change messages sent from an external MIDI device (MIDI keyboard or sequencer or similar). This is useful to change parameters from a separate location. 1. Connect the MIDI OUT connector of the external MIDI device to the MIDI IN connector on the RFX-2200. (For information on setting the MIDI channel, see page 10.) 2.
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6. Supply the MIDI clock from the external MIDI device. The delay time or rate is set according to the tempo of the supplied MIDI clock and the tap beat parameter set for the respective patch (see below). 7. If desired, store the patch. The parameter changed by MIDI clock tap input will revert to the original setting when the patch is switched. To retain the change, you should therefore store the patch.
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sending RFX-2200 and the indication "dr" on the display of the receiving RFX-2200. When the transfer is completed, the units automatically revert to play mode. • When "AL" was selected for sending All patch data and learn table data in the memory of the receiving RFX-2200 are overwritten. • When "current patch number" was selected for sending The currently edited patch data are overwritten. Perform store as necessary. 5.
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RFX-2200 Effects This section lists all the effects and parameters available in the RFX-2200. Effects suitable for a send/return connection (p. 4) are marked with this symbol. Effects for which tap input (p. 9) can be used are marked with this symbol. The parameter that can be set by tap input is marked with a "TAP" indication besides the name. BYPASS indicates the operation of the unit in bypass mode (p. 6).
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3. PLATE 6. PERCUSSION 1 Large Plate •••••••••• 2 Bright Plate ••••••••• 3 Dark Plate ••••••••••• 4 Clear Plate ••••••••••• 5 Short Plate •••••••••• 6 Slap Plate •••••••••••• 7 Lo-Pass Plate •••••• 8 Hi-Pass Plate ••••••• 9 Rich Plate •••••••••••• 10 Endless Plate •••••• 11 Tunnel ••••••••••••••••• Simulates the reverb produced by a large plate. Bright plate reverb suitable for percussion. Plate reverb with a feeling of depth. Transparent plate reverb suitable for vocals.
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DELAY bank Contains single delay effects and combined effects that allow use of delay and another effect. The combined effects marked with a "+" are made up of two effects connected in series. The combined effects marked with a "/" use two effects in parallel in the left and right channel. 1 ST DLY (STEREO DELAY) Stereo delay with a delay time of max. 1486 ms. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 Parameter High Damp Time[x 100] [TAP] Description Adjusts the amount of treble attenuation in the high range.
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7 DLY+REV This is an in-series combination of delay and reverb. S/R Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 Parameter Reverb Mix Reverb Time Delay Time[x 10] Delay Feedback Adjusts the delay time in 10-ms units (75:743ms). Adjusts the amount of delay feedback. Description Adjusts the reverb mix ratio. Setting range 8 DLY/REV 1 - 11 Adjusts the reverb duration.
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5 TRM-PAN Effect ranging from tremolo to auto-panpot. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 Parameter Width Depth Rate [TAP] Clip Adjusts the autoDescription Turning the control counterclockwise gives panning depth. tremolo. Turning it clockwise gives autopanning with a wider spread. 1 - 11 Setting range 6 CHO+REV 1 - 10 Adjusts the modulation cycle. 1 - 50 TAP Adjusts the LFO waveform clip pattern that controls the modulation.
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4 PIT-DLY This is an effect with a pitch shifter integrated in the feedback loop. S/R Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 Parameter Feedback Delay TIME[x 10] Pitch Pitch Goal Description Adjusts the amount of feedback. Adjusts the delay time in 10-ms units (75:743ms). Adjusts the pitch shift value. At the maximum setting (30), the shift amount is equal to the Pitch Goal setting. 1 - 75 0 - 30 1 - 11 Setting range 5 ROTARY TAP Adjusts the pitch shift amount in semitones.
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RE-MIX Bank This bank contains mainly effects for processing stereo sources in various ways. Lo-Fi purposely degrades sound quality for special effect. The ISOLATOR separates the signal into three bands whose level can be adjusted separately. The bank is useful for example for 2-track mixing or DJ work. 1 Lo-Fi EFX This is a special effect that can be used to purposely degrade sound quality.
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MIXDOWN Bank The effects in this bank serve to tailor the overall mood of a song when performing mixdown (mixing multiple tracks onto two final stereo tracks) or mastering (fine-tuning the sound and level of a final 2-track mix). For optimum results, the effects in this bank should be used with the MIX control set to 99, so that only the effect sound (WET) is output. 1 FINAL (FINAL MASTER) This is an in-series combination of a 4-band equalizer and 3-band compressor.
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POWER, WIDE, BOOST, VOCAL reverb character table 1 2 3 4 5 6 Warm Hall ••••••••••••• Warm hall reverb Normal Hall ••••••••••• Common hall reverb Clear Hall •••••••••••••• Clear hall reverb Warm Room •••••••••• Warm room reverb Normal Room •••••••• Common room reverb Clear Room ••••••••••• Clear room reverb 6 COMP•LIM 7 8 9 10 11 This effect serves for keeping signal levels within a certain range.
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Patch List No.
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Patch List 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 24 Bright Snare Smack Power Kick Power Guitar Vocal Power Ping Pong Verb Smooth Gated Verb Long Reverse Verb Short Reverse Verb Early Reflection 1 Early Reflection 2 Chorus + Reverb Delay/Reverb Chorus + Delay Flange + Reverb Delay + Flange Stereo Delay Mono Delay 112-BPM Delay Active Chorus Manual Flange 12 string Swirly Juicy Phase Deep Purple
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Troubleshooting Symptom No sound or very low volume Input sound breaks up or is distorted Check Remedy • Is sound source connected correctly to INPUT jacks and are OUTPUT jacks connected correctly to playback system? Follow the instructions in "Getting Connected". • Are all shielded cables used for the connection okay? Try replacing the shielded cables.
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MIDI Implimentation Chart [Effector] Date: 21 July 2004 Model RFX-2200 MIDI Implementation Chart Version: 1.
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Safety Precautions/Usage Precautions Safety Precautions Volume In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented. The meanings of these symbols are as follows: Warning This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. If users ignore Warning this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, serious injury or death could result. This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous matters.
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