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Zoom GFX-3 Operation Manual

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Operation Manual
USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting Ready to Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Inserting the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Getting connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Selecting and Playing Patches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Panel display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Selecting a patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Using the internal tuner (bypass/mute) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Changing the Sound of a Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Patch configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Basic editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Storing a Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Resetting the GFX-3 to the factory default condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Other Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the expression pedal to vary an effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Adjusting the expression pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Effect Types and Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
◆ ZNR/[TOTAL] module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
◆ COMP/ISO (Compressor/Isolator) module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
◆ DRIVE module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
◆ EQ (Equalizer) module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
◆ MOD (Modulation) module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
◆ REV/DLY (Reverb/Delay) module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
GFX-3 Patch List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Reproduction of this manual, in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Storing a Patch ..........14 Resetting the GFX-3 to the factory default condition ......14 Other Functions .

  • Page 2: Usage And Safety Precautions

    Warning the product in any way since this can result in damage to the unit. Volume Do not use the GFX-3 at a loud volume for a long time Caution since this can cause hearing impairment. Usage Precautions • Electrical interference...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for selecting the ZOOM GFX-3. This product is a sophisticated Guitar Effects Processor with the following features. ● Versatile array of effects The Variable Architecture Modeling System (VAMS) developed by ZOOM adapts the internal configuration of the unit to achieve exactly the desired sound. The GFX-3 provides 50 choices, ranging from distortion and modulation effects to spatial sound processing.

  • Page 4: Controls And Functions

    Controls and Functions Top Panel Expression pedal Control section (→ p.5) Foot switches [1] - [3] BANK [Q]/[W] keys Rear Panel [INPUT] jack [OUTPUT/PHONES] jack [POWER] switch [DC IN] jack ZOOM GFX-3...
  • Page 5 • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ZOOM GFX-3...

  • Page 6: Getting Ready To Play

    Getting Ready to Play Inserting the batteries To use the GFX-3 on battery power, insert batteries as shown below. Turn the unit over and open the battery compartment cover. (Push the tab to unlock and then raise the cover.) GFX-3 bottom...
  • Page 7 If you turn the GFX-3 on while the amplifier is already powered up, damage to the speaker may result. Always turn power to the amplifier on last. When turning off the system, proceed in the opposite order. Press the leftmost module key (ZNR/[TOTAL]) and then the lowest parameter key.

  • Page 8: Quick Guide

    To select a patch, press one of the foot switches [1] - [3] whose LED is not lit. The single effects (effect modules) in the GFX-3 can be combined, and parameter settings for each effect can be changed to achieve a desired sound.
  • Page 9 Storing effects To store the modified patch, press the [STORE] key. The GFX-3 goes into store standby condition. If necessary, use the BANK[Q]/[W] keys and the foot switches [1] - [3] to select the bank and patch number in which to store the current effect settings.

  • Page 10: Selecting And Playing Patches

    Selecting and Playing Patches Immediately after you turn on the GFX-3, it is always in the condition for playing patches stored in memory. Panel display When a dot (.) is shown here, patches can be selected from a user group or preset group.

  • Page 11: Using The Internal Tuner (Bypass/Mute)

    [VALUE] dial. The setting range is 35 (435 Hz) - 45 (445 Hz) in 1-Hz steps. When the GFX-3 is turned off and on again, it will be reset to 440 Hz. To return to the normal condition, press one of the foot switches [1] - [3].

  • Page 12: Changing The Sound Of A Patch

    Changing the Sound of a Patch The patches of the GFX-3 can be modified by changing effect types and parameters. This section shows how to edit patches. INPUT COMP/ISO DRIVE Patch configuration Each patch of the GFX-3 consists of several effects (effect modules), as shown in the illustration above.
  • Page 13 Each push of the key brings up the next parameter, and the setting value of that parameter is shown on the display. ZOOM GFX-3 Changing the Sound of a Patch REV/DLY(Reverb/Delay) module MOD(Modulation) module...

  • Page 14: Storing A Patch

    Storing a Patch This section shows how to store an edited patch in memory. Press the [STORE] key. The GFX-3 goes into store standby condition. The display shows the current group name and bank number, and the LED of the respective foot switch lights up.

  • Page 15: Other Functions

    • DRIVE Expression pedal adjusts GAIN parameter of DRIVE module (BODY parameter for some effect types). The distortion amount changes. ZOOM GFX-3 • MOD Expression pedal adjusts effect type currently selected in MOD module. The parameter depends on the effect type.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Expression Pedal

    Hold down the [PEDAL] key while turning power to the GFX-3 on. The indication "dn" appears on the display. Fully raise the expression pedal and press the [STORE] key.

  • Page 17: Effect Types And Parameters

    Effect Types and Parameters In this section, all effect types and parameters of the modules in the GFX-3 are explained. As shown in the illustration, the GFX-3 has eight effect modules which can be thought of as being connected in series. It is possible to use all effect modules together, or to switch individual modules on and off.

  • Page 18: Drive Module

    TYPE 5: HI-GAIN ( H H H H G G G G ) CLASSIC High-gain tube preamp sound TYPE 6: ZOOM ( Z Z Z Z M M M M ) CLASSIC ZOOM's original 9002 type sound TYPE 7:OVER DRIVE ( O O O O D D D D )

  • Page 19: Eq (Equalizer) Module

    Setting Description Turns the cabinet simulator off. Simulates a small amp cabinet. Simulates a cabinet with ZOOM's original sound character. Simulates a bright combo amp cabinet. TYPE 11: ACOUSTIC ( A A A A C C C C ) CLASSIC Changes the sound of an electric guitar to resemble an acoustic guitar.

  • Page 20: Mod (Modulation) Module

    POSI AF, bF RESO/MIX 0 – 10 DEPTH 0 – 10 CLIP 0 – 10 DEPTH 0 – 10 0 – 30 SHIFT -12 – -1, dt, 1 – 12, 24 0 – 30 DEPTH 0 – 10 ZOOM GFX-3...

  • Page 21: Rev/Dly (Reverb/Delay) Module

    This is a reverb effect which simulates a spring type reverb machine. * Parameters for TYPE 1 – 3 are the same. Parameter 1 1 – 30 Adjusts reverb duration (reverb time). ZOOM GFX-3 RATE Parameter 4 Higher values result in a stronger effect character. COLOR Parameter 2 Selects connection point of MOD module.
  • Page 22 DLYMIX Parameter 4 Adjusts the reverb volume level. 0 – 10 DLYBPM 40 – 199 dotted quarter sixteenth sixteenth note triplet note note 0 – 10 DLYBPM 40 – 199 DLYFB 0 – 10 REVMIX 0 – 15 ZOOM GFX-3...

  • Page 23: Gfx-3 Patch List

    GFX-3 Patch List BANK [ U 0 / A0 ] STANDARD [ U 1 / A1 ] POWER [ U 2 / A2 ] VARIATION VINTAGE EFFECT [ U 3 / A3 ] AMP MODELING [ U 4 / A4 ]...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    • Are [INPUT] jack and [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack connected correctly to instrument and amplifier? • Is the shielded cable defective? • Is the GFX-3 set to the mute condition? • Is the master level parameter set to a low value? • Is the expression pedal pushed down? For some patches, the expression pedal controls the volume.

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