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Page 2 - Usage and safety precautions; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Warning

2 Usage and safety precautions Usage and safety precautions In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions that you must read to prevent accidents. The meanings of these symbols are as follows: Interference with other electrical equipment In consideration of safety, the has been...

Page 3 - Introduction; Patch; Bank; Nine simultaneous effects; Tube booster; Works with Edit&Share

3 Intr oduction Introduction Terms used in this manual Patch The ON/OFF and parameter settings of effects are stored as "patches."You can save and recall groups of effects in patches. The stores 297 patches. Bank A set of 3 patches is called a "bank."There are 99 banks, numbered 01–9...

Page 4 - Part names; Front panel

4 P ar t names Part names Front panel Rear panel Input jack Pedal switch BALANCED OUT connector Output jacks CONTROL IN jack USB jack PHONES jack DC9V AC adapter connector POWER (eco) switch PAGE key Footswitches 1-4 TUBE BOOSTER switch TAP key SCROLL keys PATCH SELECT keys TOTAL key GLOBAL key Z-Pe...

Page 6 - Using the TUBE BOOSTER; HINT

6 P ar t names Part names Using the Z-Pedal Using the TUBE BOOSTER In addition to up and down, the new Z-Pedal can also be moved left and right.By using it with a Z-Pedal effect, you can control effects intuitively. This booster uses a 12AX7, which is a type of tube frequently used in guitar amp pre...

Page 7 - NEXT; Turning the power on; To turn the power on; Lower the amplifier’s volume all the way.; Using the POWER switch eco setting

7 NEXT Turning the po w er on Turning the power on To turn the power on • Lower the amplifier’s volume all the way. • Turn the amplifier’s power on and raise its volume. • Connect the AC adapter before setting the POWER switch to ON. Using the POWER switch eco setting When set to eco, if the is not ...

Page 8 - Display information; Home Screens show the current patch

8 Turning the po w er on Turning the power on 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 Display information Home Screens show the current patch Edit Screens show parameters being edited • The positions of the virtual knobs change with the parameter values. HINT • If there are 4 or more parameters that can be adjusted...

Page 9 - Adjusting effects; Confirm that the Home Screens are shown.; To turn an effect ON and OFF; • Press; NOTE

9 NEXT A djusting ef fects Adjusting effects Confirm that the Home Screens are shown. 1 To turn an effect ON and OFF 2 To select an effect type • Press , , or . • This turns that effect ON/OFF. • Press . • This changes the effect type. NOTE • The effect shown on a display is ON when the LED on the f...

Page 10 - To adjust parameters; • Turn; Effect processing limit

10 A djusting ef fects Adjusting effects 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 3 To adjust parameters 4 To change the page • Turn , and . • The editing screen opens where you can adjust parameters. • Press . • The next page opens. NOTE • T i m e , r a t e a n d s o m e o t h e r e f f e c ...

Page 11 - EDIT; To scroll through the effects shown; Example: If you press; About scrolling the effects

11 A djusting ef fects EDIT 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 This shows there are more effects in this direction This shows the number of effects hidden in this direction. 5 To scroll through the effects shown Example: If you press • Press . About scrolling the effects With the , you ...

Page 12 - To select a Z-Pedal effect; To set the Z-Pedal effect

12 Using the Z-P edal Using the Z-Pedal 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 1 To select a Z-Pedal effect • A Z-Pedal mark appears on Z-Pedal effects.• See the separate Z-Pedal Effect Guide for information about the Z-Pedal effect types. HIN...

Page 13 - To choose the pedal direction to be set; To select the controlled parameter

13 Using the Z-P edal Z-PEDAL • The up and down direction can be used to turn an effect ON/OFF with the pedal switch. HINT To choose the pedal direction to be set • Press to choose the pedal direction. Up and down Left Right 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1...

Page 14 - To activate patch selection; • Press and hold; Selecting patches; Confirm that the Home display is shown.

14 S electing patc hes 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 1 To activate patch selection 2 To change the patch • Press and hold for a second. Selecting patches Confirm that the Home display is shown. • Effect 1–3 show patch numbers and names, and Effect 4 shows the bank number. • Press ,...

Page 15 - To change the bank; PATCH SELECT; To return to the Home Screens

15 S electing patc hes 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 3 To change the bank • Press and simultaneously to open the lower bank. • Press and simultaneously to open the higher bank. • Turn of Effect 4. • The bank number changes. PATCH SELECT 4 To return to the Home Screens • Press and hold for a second. NOTE •...

Page 16 - Storing Patches; To store a patch or swap with a different patch

16 Storing P atches • Turn on Effect 1. Storing Patches 1 To store a patch or swap with a different patch 2 To select whether to store or swap the patch • Press . • blinks and the screens appear as below. The automatically saves settings when parameters are adjusted. Store Swap 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1...

Page 17 - To set where to store or swap the patch; To change the patch number where stored/swapped

17 Storing P atches 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 STORE/SWAP 3 To set where to store or swap the patch 4 To complete patch storing/swapping To change the patch number where stored/swapped To change the bank where stored/swapped • Turn of Effect 4. • Press . • After “COMPLETE!” appears on the display, the ...

Page 18 - Setting patch-specific parameters; To activate the TOTAL menu; To change the patch name; to change the character.

18 S et ting patc h-specific parameter s 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 • Turn , and of Effect 1. • Turn on Effect 1. Setting patch-specific parameters 1 To activate the TOTAL menu 3 To adjust the patch level • Press . NOTE • Settings made for TOTAL parameters are saved separately for each patch.• See page...

Page 19 - TOTAL; To change the order of the effects; Turn; To set an optional footswitch function; To exit the TOTAL menu; Press

19 S et ting patc h-specific parameter s TOTAL 5 To change the order of the effects • Turn , and of Effects 2–4 to change effect positions. 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 • Effects that are OFF appear gray. HINT 4 To set an optional footswitch function • Press and turn of Effect 1. ...

Page 20 - Changing Various Settings; To activate the GLOBAL menu

20 Changing V arious S et tings • Turn of Effect 1. Changing Various Settings 1 To activate the GLOBAL menu 2 To adjust the master level • Press . NOTE • Global parameter settings affect all patches. NOTE • The setting range is 0–120. 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 OUTPUT LCD CONTRAST MASTER LEVEL MASTER T...

Page 21 - GLOBAL; To set the master tempo; To set the tempo by tapping; • The eco mode ON/OFF setting is shown to the right of the master tempo.; To check the eco mode status

21 Changing V arious S et tings NEXT • Turn of Effect 1. GLOBAL NOTE • The setting range is 40–250.• This tempo setting is used by every effect, rhythms and the looper. 3 To set the master tempo To set the tempo by tapping • Press two or more times at the desired tempo. • You can also set the tempo ...

Page 22 - To adjust the recording level; To adjust the USB audio monitoring balance; To change the direction of the signal flow

22 Changing V arious S et tings 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 Changing Various Settings • Turn of Effect 3. 7 To adjust the recording level • Turn on Effect 3. NOTE • This adjusts the level of the signal sent to the DAW software (computer).• The setting range is ±6 dB. NOTE • This adjusts the balance betw...

Page 23 - To view the firmware versions; To exit the GLOBAL menu; To adjust the contrast of the displays; To select the connected equipment

23 Changing V arious S et tings GLOBAL 8 To view the firmware versions • Press of Effect 3. 11 To exit the GLOBAL menu • Press . • C h e ck t h e Z O O M w e b s i t e ( h tt p : / / w w w . z o o m . c o . j p ) f o r t h e l a t e s t firmware versions. HINT 10 To adjust the contrast of the displa...

Page 24 - Using the Tuner; To activate the tuner; To select the tuner type

24 Using the Tuner Using the Tuner • Turn of Effect 2. • Turn of Effect 2. 1 To activate the tuner 2 To change the tuner’s standard pitch • Press and hold for a second. NOTE • The standard pitch for middle A can be set to 435–445 Hz.• The standard pitch is remembered even when the POWER is OFF. 3 To...

Page 25 - TUNER; To use a drop tuning; To tune a guitar; Chromatic tuner; Other tuners; To end tuning

25 Using the Tuner • T h e k e y s a b o v e t h e d i s p l a y s a l s o l i g h t t o show the pitch accuracy. HINT 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 TUNER 4 To use a drop tuning • Turn o...

Page 26 - Using Rhythms; To activate a rhythm; To adjust the tempo

26 Using Rh ythms Using Rhythms • Turn of Effect 2. • Turn of Effect 1. 1 To activate a rhythm 2 To select the rhythm pattern • Press . • Rhythm pattern playback starts and the rhythm setting screen opens. NOTE • See page 61 for types of patterns. NOTE • The setting range is 40–250. • This tempo set...

Page 27 - RHYTHM; To adjust the rhythm volume; To stop the rhythm and return to the previous screen

27 Using Rh ythms RHYTHM • Press again to start playback of the rhythm again. HINT • Turn on Effect 3. • Press . NOTE • The setting range is 0–100. 4 To adjust the rhythm volume 5 To stop the rhythm 6 To complete setting the rhythm To stop the rhythm and return to the previous screen To select a pat...

Page 28 - Using the Looper; To activate the Looper

28 Using the Looper 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 TIME TEMPO LOOPER LEVEL SETTING RHYTHM LEVEL Using the Looper • Turn of Effect 2. • Turn of Effect 1. 1 To activate the Looper 2 To set the recording time • Press and hold for a second. NOTE • The looper can record 1.5–60 seconds (30 seconds when UNDO is e...

Page 29 - LOOPER; To record a phrase and play it back; If set to “Manual”; • When; Loop playing; To stop loop playback

29 Using the Looper NEXT LOOPER • Press . 4 To record a phrase and play it back If set to “Manual” If set to a note mark • When is pressed again or the maximum recording time is reached, loop playback starts (and “PLAY” appears on the display). • Recording continues for the set time and then loop pl...

Page 30 - To overdub a recorded loop; To start overdubbing; • During loop playback, press; To erase the loop

30 Using the Looper Using the Looper 6 To overdub a recorded loop To start overdubbing To end overdubbing • During loop playback, press . • Press again. • Press and hold for a second. • “CLEAR” appears on the display. 7 To erase the loop Loop playing Overdubbing Overdubbing Loop playing 2 1 3 2 1 3 ...

Page 31 - To adjust the volume of the looped phrase; To adjust the loop volume

31 Using the Looper NEXT LOOPER To adjust the volume of the looped phrase You can select patches while a loop is playing To return to the Home Screens while a loop is playing To adjust the volume of the rhythm • Turn of Effect 3. • Press . • Press . • Turn of Effect 4. NOTE • The setting range is 0–...

Page 32 - To change the looper settings; To activate the UNDO function

32 Using the Looper Using the Looper 10 To change the looper settings • Press of Effect 3. 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 To activate the UNDO function • Turn on Effect 3. NOTE • When Undo is ON, the maximum loop recording time is limited to 30 seconds. 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 • Whe...

Page 33 - To select the STOP MODE

33 Using the Looper LOOPER To select the STOP MODE • Turn of Effect 3. 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 STOP MODE How loop playback stops STOP Playback stops immediately FINISH Playback stops after the loop plays to its end FADE OUT Playback stops after fading out • E v e n w h e n s e t t o F I N I S H o r ...

Page 34 - To turn the TUBE BOOSTER ON/OFF; • This turns the TUBE BOOSTER ON or OFF.

34 Using the TUBE BOOS TER Using the TUBE BOOSTER • Press of the TUBE BOOSTER. • Turn . • Turn . 1 To turn the TUBE BOOSTER ON/OFF 2 To adjust the amount of boost from the TUBE BOOSTER 3 To adjust the TUBE BOOSTER tone • This turns the TUBE BOOSTER ON or OFF. NOTE • While the tube is warming up, the...

Page 35 - Using Audio Interface Functions; Compatible OS; Sampling frequency

35 Using A udio Interface F unctions Using Audio Interface Functions Compatible OS Windows Windows ® XP SP3 (32bit) or newer Windows ® Vista SP1 (32bit, 64bit) or newer Windows ® 7 (32bit, 64bit) 32bit: Intel ® Pentium ® 4 1.8GHz or faster, RAM 1GB or more 64bit: Intel ® Pentium ® DualCore 2.7GHz or...

Page 36 - To download the latest firmware; Updating the firmware; • Connect the; To use the version updating function

36 Updating the firmw are To download the latest firmware Updating the firmware • Visit the ZOOM Website (http://www.zoom.co.jp). • Confirm that the POWER switch is set to OFF and the AC adapter is connected. • Connect the to a computer using a USB cable. • Launch the version update application on y...

Page 37 - • When the; To complete updating; VERSION UPDATE

37 Updating the firmw are • When the has finished updating, “COMPLETE!” appears on its display. • Set the POWER switch to OFF. 3 To complete updating • Updating the firmware version will not erase saved patches. HINT Restoring the to its factory default settings 1. To use the All Initialize function...

Page 38 - Adjusting the Z-Pedal; While pressing; To calibrate its sensitivity

38 A djusting the Z-P edal NOTE • Calibrate the pedal if: - Pressing the pedal does not have much effect. - The volume or tone changes too much even when only pressing the pedal lightly. Adjusting the Z-Pedal • While pressing , set the POWER switch to ON. • Operate the Z-Pedal in the following order...

Page 39 - To adjust the torque; To adjust the vertical torque

39 A djusting the Z-P edal 2 To adjust the torque You can use a 5mm hex key (Allen wrench) to adjust the vertical and horizontal torque of the Z-Pedal. To adjust the vertical torque To adjust the horizontal torque • Insert the hex key into the vertical torque adjustment screw on the side of the peda...

Page 40 - Effect Types and Parameters

40 Ef fect Types and P arameter s 100 DynaDelay This dynamic delay adjusts the volume of the effect sound according to the input signal level. FS InputMute Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Page01 Time 1–2000 Sense -10– -1, 1–10 P Mix 0–100 P Sets the delay time. Adjusts the effect sensitivity. Adjusts the amount o...

Page 58 - Table 1; Table 2; Table 3

58 Effect Types and Parameters Ef fect Types and P arameter s Table 1 Type Modeled cabinet and speakers FD COMBO 2x12 Fender Twin Reverb ('65) cabinet with 2x12-inch Jensen speakers DELUXE-R 1X12 Fender Deluxe Reverb cabinet with 1x12-inch Jensen speaker FD VIBRO 2x10 Fender Vibroverb ('63) cabinet ...

Page 59 - Troubleshooting

59 Tr oubleshooting Troubleshooting No sound or very low volume • Confirm that the POWER switch is set to "ON". • Check the connections ( → P4 – 5). • Adjust the patch level ( → P18). • Adjust the master level ( → P12). • W h e n a d j u s t i n g t h e v o l u m e w i t h t h e Z- Pedal / a...

Page 60 - Specifications

60 Specifications Specifications Effect types 125 types plus Z-Pedal effects Number of simultaneous effects 9 Number of user banks/patches 3 patches x 99 banks Sampling frequency 44.1kHz A/D conversion 24-bit with 128x oversampling D/A conversion 24-bit with 128x oversampling Signal processing 32-bi...

Page 61 - Rhythm List

61 Rhythm List Rhythm List # PatternName TimSig # PatternName TimSig 1 GUIDE 4/4 22 Pop3 4/4 2 8Beat1 4/4 23 Dance1 4/4 3 8Beat2 4/4 24 Dance2 4/4 4 8Beat3 4/4 25 Dance3 4/4 5 8SHFFL 4/4 26 Dance4 4/4 6 16Beat1 4/4 27 3Per4 3/4 7 16Beat2 4/4 28 6Per8 3/4 8 16SHFFL 4/4 29 5Per4_1 5/4 9 Rock 4/4 30 5P...

Page 62 - Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment; For EU Countries

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection p...

Page 67 - MacOS X; Use Cubase LE to record; Continued overleaf; This unit

This USB/Cubase LE Startup Guide explains how to install Cubase LE on a computer, make connections and settings for this unit, and perform recording. Cubase LE installation Connections and preparation Use Cubase LE to record USB/Cubase LE Startup Guide USB/Cubase LE Startup Guide Cubase LE installat...

Page 68 - Continued from front; Cubase LE installation; Connections and preparation; oject file save location,

Continued from front MacOS X Cubase LE installation Windows Connections and preparation Use Cubase LE to record Project window If the Inspector is not shown, click here to toggle the Inspector show/hide setting. Select the input/output path for the track. (The path name assigned to the this unit in ...