Thank you for selecting the advanced guitar effects processor ZOOM Player 2020 (hereafter called “2020”). The 2020 is a sophisticated multi-effect device with the following features and functions: • A total of 19 built-in individual effects, which can be combined in patches of up to six effects of five types. 20 preset patches and a user memory for 20 additional patches offer extraordinary flexibility.
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Safety Precautions Usage Precautions Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard-free use of the 2020. • Electrical interference • Power requirements The 2020 is powered by the supplied AC adapter AD0003/AD0004. Do not use any other kind of AC adapter to prevent malfunction and safety hazards. When wishing to use the 2020 in an area with a different line voltage, please consult your local ZOOM distributor about acquiring a proper AC adapter.
Terms Used in This Manual This manual has been written so that it can be easily understood also by first-time users. However, the 2020 offers several special functions which are not available with a conventional compact effector. This section explains some of the terms used throughout the manual to describe such functions. • Effect Module GROUP The 2020 offers five basic effect groups, as shown in the illustration below. Such an effect group is referred to as an “effect module”.
Names and Functions of Controls and Connectors Front Panel COMP+ DIST EFFECT 1 CLN I 3 OD I 5 DST I 2 CLN II 4 OD II 6 DST II (9) EQ 1 EQ MODULATION 2 WAH 1 PIT DELAY 2 PHA 3 FLG 4 TRM 5 STEP 6 CHO PARM1 COMP [0-3] HIGH [–7-+7] SENS [0-10] PIT [–12-+12] DEPTH [0-10] [0-10](x100mS) PARM2 EDGE [0,1] MID [–7-+7] FREQ [1-64] FINE [–10-+10] RATE [1-50] [0-99](mS) 3 – 6 GAIN [1-8] PARM3 PARM4 MIDf [1-16] 2 – 5 PERK [0-10] BAL [0-10] PARM5 1 REV 2 E/R DELAY TIME 6 STR [0,1] TIME [0-90
(7) Edit mode LED This LED lights up when the 2020 is in the Edit (Manual) mode. (10) BANK pedal • In Play mode Selects the next higher bank. • In Edit (Manual) mode Switches REVERB for the effect module on and off. The pedal LED lights up when REVERB is on. (8) Module cursor LED • In Play mode Lit LED indicates which effect module in the current patch is ON.
Connection Examples Connection to one guitar amplifier (Example 1) Connection to a tape recorder or mixer (Example 3) GUITAR AMPLIFIER OUTPUT L/MONO INPUT MTR/Mixer INPUT PHONES OUT ZOOM ZOOM 2020 2020 To use the 2020 with one guitar amplifier, connect the output of the musical instrument to the INPUT jack of the 2020, and the OUTPUT L/MONO jack of the 2020 to the amplifier. With this connection, stereo effects such as reverb and ping-pong delay are output in mono.
Playing a Patch (Use of the Play Mode) In the Play mode, a patch is selected and played. When the 2020 is turned on, it goes into the Play mode automatically. In the Play mode, the following information is shown on the display. Selecting a Patch (1) Group The currently selected group is shown in the GROUP field. • Turn on the amplifier(s) and adjust the volume to a suitable position while playing the instrument.
• Select the bank with the bank pedal. Bypassing the Effects A bank is a group of four patches. There are five banks each (numbered 0 through 4) for the user group and the preset group. With each push of the bank pedal, the bank number is incremented by one. The bank number display flashes. You can temporarily turn off all effects in a patch. This is useful for example to check the sonic character of a patch.
Editing a Patch (Use of the Edit Mode) What Is a Patch? Entering the Edit mode Before you attempt to edit a patch, you should have a general idea how patches are created. In the 2020, a patch can contain the following effect modules: • Select the desired patch in the Play mode (from the user group or the preset group) and press the EDIT/CANCEL key. The 2020 is now in the Edit mode, and the Edit mode LED lights up.
(3) BAL [0-10] 2 – 5 PERK [0-10] 6 STR [0,1] COMP+ DIST EQ EFFECT 1 CLN I 3 OD I 5 DST I 2 CLN II 4 OD II 6 DST II 1 EQ MODULATION 2 WAH PARM1 COMP [0-3] HIGH [–7-+7] SENS [0-10] PIT [–12-+12] DEPTH [0-10] PARM2 EDGE [0,1] MID [–7-+7] FREQ [1-64] FINE [–10-+10] RATE [1-50] 3 – 6 GAIN [1-8] PARM3 2 – 5 PERK [0-10] BAL [0-10] PARM5 REVERB 1 MONO 2 PPD 1 REV 2 E/R [0-10](x100mS) DELAY TIME [0-99](mS) TIME [0-90](x100mS) TONE [–7-+7] FEEDBACK [0-10] MIX [0-10] MIX [0-10] 2 (2)
HINT For details on the parameters of each effect module, please refer to “Effect Types and Parameters” on page 13. • Change other parameters in the same way. setting changes made in this way are only NOTE Parameter temporary. If you return to the Play mode or select a different patch without storing the new settings first, the settings will be lost. For details on how to store a patch, please refer to next section.
Effect Types and Parameters In this section, all effect types and parameters of the 2020 are explained. Parameters that are the same for several effects are explained in detail only the first time they appear.
Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 COMP EDGE GAIN ZNR is the center frequency. (4)LOW (low range): Adjusts the low frequency range. A value of 0 (zero) signifies flat response. The higher the value, the stronger is the low frequency boost. (5)LEVEL: Determines the EQ module output level. 0 to 3 0, 1 1 to 8 0 to 15 6 DST II (Distortion 2) The LEVEL parameter allows compensation for the change in output level due to a tone boost or cut.
■ Effect Module 3: Modulation 3 FLG (Flanger) This effect module has six effect types which vary the pitch over time. This effect adds a delayed component to the direct sound, with periodically changing delay time in the range of several to several tens of milliseconds. The result is an intense, distinct sound. When combined with distortion, a swirling “jet sound” type flanger effect can be obtained.
Explanation (1)DEPTH: Determines the depth of the pitch change. (2)RATE: Determines the speed of the effect (arpeggio rate) (3)PEAK: Determines the amount of feedback. Increasing this parameter stresses the feeling of modulation and adds a distinct character to the sound. HINT This effect creates a sound that is similar to the sample- and-hold function of a synthesizer.
■ Effect Module 5: Reverb This effect module includes three types of reverberation effects. contains only the direct sound, and at a setting of 10 only the effect sound. the 2020 is used in a monaural configuration, NOTE When only short delay signals are output from the OUTPUT L/MONO jack. 1 REV1 (Reverb 1) HINT This effect simulates hall-type reverberation, adding rich ambience to the sound.
Other Functions Restoring Individual Factory Preset Patches (Patch Recall) Restoring All Factory Preset Patches (Initialize) The 2020 contains a ROM (read-only memory) in which all factory preset patch data are permanently stored. Even if patches have been edited and stored in the user group (or patch level settings have been changed and stored in the preset group), the original factory preset patches can be individually recalled at any time.
Application Examples for Use of Foot Pedal and Foot Switch The optional foot pedal FP01 and foot switch FS01 allow easy volume control and mode switching during a performance. Using the FP01 The optional foot pedal FP01 can serve to operate the volume control or WAH function of the 2020 and to switch effects. • Using the FP01 to Control the Volume • Connect the FP01 to the CONTROL IN VOLUME jack of the 2020. The action of the FP01 depends on the SENS parameter setting of the WAH effect.
Specifications The 2020 reverts to the normal Play mode, and patch selection is possible.
