V3 Vocal Processor Operation Manual You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use. This Operation Manual can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.jp/docs/v3). This page has files in PDF and ePub formats. The PDF file format is suitable for printing on paper and reading on a computer. The ePub format can be read with electronic document readers and is designed for reading on smartphones and tablets.
Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing a ZOOM V3 Vocal Processor. The V3 has numerous functions for transforming vocals. Anyone can use it to achieve powerful vocal sounds with simple operations. This vocal processor is ideal for recording and live performance. After enhancing volume and clarity, it can correct pitch or add harmony and reverb, for example. We hope you will enjoy using it for many years.
V3 structure ■■ Signal flow AUX IN Clipping LED PA system Volume INPUT Compressor Enhance Effect Delay OUTPUT Reverb PHONES volume PHONES Headphone USB Audio Computer Adjust the volume and tone of the mic input. ( “Adjusting the volume and tone” on page 9) Alter the voice or add harmony. ( “Using effects” on page 10) Apply delay. ( “Adjusting the delay” on page 12) Apply reverb. ( “Adjusting the reverb” on page 13) Adjust the headphone volume.
Names and functions of parts ■■ Top ① ⑥ ② ⑦ ⑧ ③ ⑨ ④ ⑩ ⑤ Harmony style buttons Clipping indicator Press to activate harmony types. This shows the input sound status, whether the power is on or off and the remaining battery charge. KEY selection knob Select the key used for harmony and pitch correction. COMP knob Use to adjust the amount of compression. ENHANCE button DELAY knob Turn the ENHANCE function on/off. Use to adjust the amount of delay.
■■ Back ① ② ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ③ ⑨ ④ ⑩ ⑤ ⑪ ⑫ PHANTOM switch VOLUME knob Turn +48 V phantom power ON/OFF. Turn this ON when connecting a ZOOM SGV6 mic or a condenser mic that requires phantom power, for example. This adjusts the mic input volume. AUX IN jack A portable music player, for example, can be connected here. Mounting accessory attachment threads OUTPUT jacks Use this to attach a mounting accessory (ZOOM HRM-7/HRM-11).
Making connections ■■ Connection examples Mic (ZOOM SGV-6 or commercially-available mic) Use a mic cable to connect it to the MIC IN jack. Portable music player, etc. or Adjust the volume on the connected device. When connecting a ZOOM SGV-6, condenser mic or other device that requires phantom power, set the PHANTOM switch to ON. Computer Micro-B AC adapter (ZOOM AD-16) Footswitch (ZOOM FS01) Connect it to the CONTROL IN connector. This turns the effect off. Mixer, PA system, recorder, etc.
■■ Example of use with a main mic and an effect mic This example shows the use of a main mic for regular vocals and an effect mic passed through the V3 just for phrases when pitch correction or a vocoder sound is desired. Main mic Effect mic V3 Mixer Boom mic stands ■■ Attachment to boom mic stands The V3 can be attached to a boom mic stand by using a mounting accessory (ZOOM HRM-7/ HRM-11). 1. 3. Attach the mounting accessory to the mic stand boom. Turn the knob to secure it.
Loading batteries Open the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the product and insert 4 AA batteries. Press up and open NOTE • Set the type of battery used correctly so that the amount of remaining battery charge can be shown accurately. ( “Making unit settings” on page 14) • Whether or not there is input, when the remaining battery charge becomes low, and then start blinking red. Replace the batteries with new ones.
Adjusting the volume and tone ■■ Adjusting the mic input volume Lower NOTE Raise While singing, adjust it so Adjust the mic input volume to a level that enables the effect to function properly. Lit red: Volume too high Lit green: Volume just right Unlit: Volume too low lights green. ■■ Reducing volume variation (compressor function) Input sounds over a certain level can be compressed to lower their volume and even out the overall volume. 1. Turn . Turn it right to increase the effect.
Using effects The voice can be altered with pitch correction, pitch shifting or a vocoder effect, for example. Harmony can also be generated automatically according to the key setting. Furthermore, the altered voice and harmony can be further affected by delay and reverb, for example. Use these to generate harmonies automatically according to the key setting. “Setting the HARMONY key and pitches” on page 12 Select the key used for harmony and pitch correction. These can alter the sound of the voice.
Button Explanation Adjustment This creates a vocoder sound effect. This corrects the pitch to the set key.* Pitch correction amount and octave setting This corrects the pitch to the set key.* This can be adjusted from a gentle pitch correction to a mechanical effect that changes the pitch in steps. Pitch correction amount OCTAVE This doubles the voice one octave down/up.
■■ Setting the HARMONY key and pitches When the HARMONY effect is selected, two of the five options can be selected to generate harmonies automatically based on the KEY setting. 1. Turn What is a key? . A key is a musical scale of 7 notes used in a song. Keys that sound bright are known as major keys and keys that sound dark are known as minor keys. The first note in the scale gives the key its name (A–G).
Adjusting the reverb Adding reverberations gives the sound width and depth. 1. Turn . Turn it right to increase the effect. Turn it completely left to turn the reverb effect off. Using audio interface functions ■■ Installing the driver Windows 1. Download the ZOOM V3 Driver from www.zoom.co.jp to the computer. The latest ZOOM V3 Driver can be downloaded from the above website. Download the driver for the operating system being used. 2.
Making unit settings See the table below for setting items and values. 1. While pressing and holding , or , set to ON. The pressed button will blink. 2. Turn . The lit LED position shows the setting value. 3. Press the blinking button. This saves the setting, and restarts the V3. Pressing a button that is not blinking will cancel the setting.
Troubleshooting The unit will not power on • Confirm that the POWER switch is set to ON. ( “Turning the power on” on page 8) • Confirm that the AC adapter is connected correctly. ( “Making connections” on page 6) • If using batteries, confirm that they are installed correctly. ( “Loading batteries” on page 8) • Replace the batteries with new ones. ( “Loading batteries” on page 8) There is no sound or output is very quiet • Check the connections.
Specifications Simultaneous effects 5 types (compressor, enhance, selectable effect, delay, and reverb) Selectable effects 16 types (HARMONY, VOCODER, TALK BOX, PITCH CORRECT-KEY, OCTAVE, UNISON, WHISTLE, PITCH CORRECT-CHROMATIC, DISTORTION, TELEPHONE, BEAT BOX, CHORUS, CHILD, ROBOT, DEEP, FORMANT CHARACTER) Sampling frequency 44.