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 a guitar. Display Shows the currently selected effect and various other screens (!P7). Parameter knobs ON/OFF indicator Lights when the current effect is ON. Does not light when the effect is OFF (!P8).
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 QPXFS XJMM UVSO PO XIFO the cable is connected to the 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 c o m b i n e 6 e ffe c t s a s yo u l i ke . However, if you combine effect types that require great amounts of processing power (amp models, 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.
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 a guitar 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 18.) 5 Chromatic tuner The name of the nearest note and the pitch accuracy are shown.
Tapping the Tempo Delay effects and some modulation and filter 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. Set the amount of time until the backlight dims. 2. Adjust the display contrast.
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 Effect explanation Effect explanation This compressor in the style of UIF .93 %ZOB $PNQ AutoWah Th i s e ffe c t va r i e s wa h i n accordance with picking intensity. RackComp This compressor allows more detailed adjustment than Comp. Cry This effect varies the sound like a talking modulator. M-Filter This envelope filter has the flavor of a Moog MF-101 low pass filter and can be set in a wide range.
Effect explanation T Scream Simulation of the Ibanez TS808, which is loved by many guitarists as a booster and has inspired numerous clones. Dist+ 4 J N V M B U J P O P G U I F . 9 3 distortion+ effect that made distortion popular worldwide. Tempo sync. Category Effect type Effect explanation HotBox Simulation of the compact Matchless Hotbox pre-amplifier with a built-in tube. Z Clean ZOOM original unadorned clean sound.
Effect Types Category Effect type AMP VX JMI This simulates the sound of an early model of a class-A British combo amp. TW ROCK This crunch sound uses the drive channel of a Two Rock Emerald 50, an American boutique amplifier. MS 1959 DZ DRIVE MOD/ SFX 26 Effect explanation This models the sound of a Marshall 1959 Plexi made in 1969. This simulates the high-gain sound of the Engl Invader, which features a powerful lowend. Tremolo This effect varies the volume at a regular rate.
MOD/ SFX Effect explanation Tempo sync. Category Effect type Effect explanation Vibrato This effect automatically adds vibrato. ModDelay Octave This effect adds sound 1 octave and 2 octaves below the original sound. This analog delay simulation has AnalogDly a long delay with a maximum length of 4000 ms. PitchSHFT This effect shifts the pitch up or down. MonoPitch This is a pitch shifter with little sound variance for monophonic (single note) playing.
Restoring the 1 To execute the All Initialize function The All Initialize function restores all the factory default settings. NOTE t Executing the All Initialize function will restore all , including its patch the settings of the memories, to factory defaults. Do not use this function unless you are certain that you want to do this. to its Factory Default Settings 28 1. While pressing and holding turn the power ON. The All INITIALIZE screen appears.
t 8IFO SVOOJOH PO CBUUFSJFT DPOOFDU B DBCMF to the INPUT jack to start the unit. No sound or very low volume ・ Check the connections (!P6). ・ Adjust the levels of the effects being used (!P8). ・ Confirm that unit is not in mute mode (!P19). There is a lot of noise ・ Check shielded cables for defects. ・ Use only a genuine ZOOM AC adapter (!P6). An effect is not working ・ If the effect processing capacity is exceeded, ”DSP Full!” appears on the effect graphic. In this case, the effect is bypassed (!P9).
Specifications Effect types 6 Number of patch memories 50 Sampling frequency 44.
Display GUITAR Meaning 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 alternate tuning is often
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.
