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- Page 1 Operation Manual © ZOOM Corporation Reproduction of this manual, in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited.
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Page 2: Safety Precautions Usage Precautions
Do not use the A2 at a loud volume for a long time Caution (Zoom AD-0006). The use of an adapter other than the since this can cause hearing impairment. specified type may damage the unit and pose a safety hazard. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
• 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 A2... -
Page 4: Features
Features Thank you for selecting the ZOOM A2 (simply called the "A2" in this manual). The A2 is a sophisticated effect processor for acoustic guitar with the following features. ● Latest technology for top performance Excellent sound quality is assured by signal processing circuitry featuring 96 kHz/24 bit sampling and internal 32-bit processing. -
Page 5: Terms Used In This Manual
A2 holds 80 patches (40 of Each of these is referred to as an effect module. these can be rewritten by the user). Among others, there is a module for ZNR (ZOOM ● Noise Reduction), as well as a modeling (sound... -
Page 6: Controls And Functions / Connections
It is also possible to use a Y cable for sending the output to two amplifiers, or to Headphones plug a pair of stereo headphones into this jack. PA system ZOOM A2... - Page 7 AC adapter Rear Panel [DC 9V] jack An AC adapter (ZOOM AD-0006) with a rated output of 9 volts DC, 300 mA (center minus plug) can be plugged into this jack. [POWER] switch Turns the unit on and off.
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Page 8: Selecting A Patch
Repeatedly pressing one foot switch cycles through patches in the order A0 – A9 ... d0 – d9 → 00 – 09 ... 30 – 39 → A0, or the reverse order. ZOOM A2... - Page 9 To select the banks A – d, 0 – 3 directly, use the BANK [-]/[+] keys. Pressing the BANK [-] key calls up the next lower bank, and pressing the BANK [+] key calls up the next higher bank. ZOOM A2...
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Page 10: Using The Tuner
Play the string to tune Play the open string to tune, and adjust the pitch. The left side of the display shows the note which is closest to the current pitch. ZOOM A2... - Page 11 The right side of the display Pitch is high Pitch is correct Pitch is low shows a symbol that indicates by how much the tuning is off. Indication turns faster the more Tune other strings in the the pitch is off. same way. ZOOM A2...
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Page 12: Using The Rhythm Function
To select the next higher or next lower rhythm pattern, press one of the BANK [-]/[+] keys. When the above steps are carried out, the current rhythm pattern number (01 – 40) is briefly shown on the display. ZOOM A2... - Page 13 Dot is shown Dots are shown Tempo = 120 BPM Tempo =240 BPM Stop the rhythm To stop the rhythm, press the RHYTHM [R/P] key. The A2 returns to the previous condition. ZOOM A2...
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Page 14: Editing A Patch
[W]/[Q] foot switches. that affect the entire unit, such as When the module is off, the indication "oF" selection of pedal operation. These modules cannot be switched on/off. appears on the display. ZOOM A2... - Page 15 BANK [-]/[+] keys. • If you press the BANK [-]/[+] keys for a module that has only one effect type, nothing happens. ZOOM A2...
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Page 16: Storing/Copying Patches
Select the store/copy target bank To select the store/copy target bank, use the BANK [-]/[+] keys. NOTE Only a bank of the user area (A – d) can be selected as store/copy target bank. ZOOM A2... - Page 17 When the store/copy process is completed, the unit returns to the previous mode, with the target patch being selected. Specify the store/copy target patch number To specify the store/copy target patch number, use the [W]/[Q] foot switches. ZOOM A2...
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Page 18: Using The Feedback Control
Higher setting values correspond to higher frequency. Turn parameter knob 2 to set the feedback frequency, using the setting range from 1 – 30. The frequency range corresponding to the selected value will be cut. Select the value that ZOOM A2... -
Page 19: Automatic Detection Of Feedback Frequency
U s e a n e x t e r n a l f o o t s w i t c h ( F S 0 1 ) connected to the [CONTROL IN] jack. Press the foot switch to turn feedback control on. ZOOM A2... -
Page 20: Using Manual Mode
The [MANUAL] key goes out and the A2 returns to play mode. HINT • The other controls of the unit operate in the same way as in play mode. • In manual mode, you can also activate edit mode by turning the Module selector. ZOOM A2... -
Page 21: Using An Optional Foot Switch Or Pedal
(delay hold) The foot switch controls on/off of the delay hold function. When a patch using the hold function is selected, pressing the foot switch Original sound Delay sound Hold Foot switch is Foot switch is pressed pressed again ZOOM A2... -
Page 22: Using The Expression Pedal (Fp01/Fp02)
The switch operates according to the selected setting. This setting applies to all patches, and the most recent value is always active. There is no need to store the setting. ● Pedal is inactive. ● Volume ● CU, Cd, CH, CL COMP/LIMIT module ZOOM A2... - Page 23 Select the patch in play mode and operate the expression pedal. The selected function can be used. In the bypass condition, the pedal always functions as a volume pedal, regardless of the selection made in step 4. ZOOM A2...
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Page 24: Restoring Factory Defaults
NOTE When you carry out All Initialize, any newly created patches that were stored in the user area will be deleted (overwritten). Perform this operation with care to prevent losing any patches that you want to keep. ZOOM A2... -
Page 25: Linking Effects
The names are used only to illustrate sonic PINGPONG DELAY characteristics and do not indicate any affiliation STEP with ZOOM CORPORATION. For some effect modules, you can select an effect The GLOBAL module lets you optimize the A2 type from several possible choices. For example,... -
Page 26: Effect Types And Parameters
Set the foot switch function to "dH" (delay hold) (→ p. 21) for the respective patch. When this patch is then selected in play mode or manual mode, the hold function can be switched on and off by pressing the foot switch. ZOOM A2... -
Page 27: Model
Adjusts the signal level after passing the Adjusts the sound quality. Adjusts the simulation intensity. module. TUBE PRE AMP ZOOM original tube preamplifier sound that allows adjusting the balance from an all solid-state path to a tube-based preamp. TUBE BLEND TONE LEVEL 0 –... -
Page 28: Mic
Selects the type of filter. "1" gives a peaking type filter with narrow Q, "2" gives a peaking Selects a frequency within the range of Adjusts the gain. type filter with wide Q, and "SH" produces a 50 – 600 Hz. shelving type LO EQ. ZOOM A2... -
Page 29: Hi Eq
ZNR (ZOOM Noise Reduction) module This module serves for reducing noise during playing pauses. ZNR (ZOOM Noise Reduction) ZOOM original noise reduction which reduces noise in playing pauses without affecting the overall tone. THRESHOLD 1 – 16 Adjusts the sensitivity. For maximum... - Page 30 10 – 990 ms, the adjustment is made in 10-ms Adjusts the balance between Adjusts the feedback amount. steps (1 – 99). For 1 second and original sound and effect sound. above, the adjustment is made in 100-ms steps (1.0 – 2.5). ZOOM A2...
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Page 31: Delay/Reverb
Simulates the acoustics of a concert hall. ROOM Simulates the acoustics of a room. SPRING Simulates a spring-type reverb. ARENA Simulates the acoustics of a big concert hall such as an arena. TILED ROOM Simulates the acoustics of a tiled room. ZOOM A2... - Page 32 Adjusts the level of the effect adjustment is made in 10-ms Adjusts the feedback amount. sound mixed to the original steps (1 – 99). For 1 second and sound. above, the adjustment is made in 100-ms steps (1.0 – 5.0). ZOOM A2...
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Page 33: Control
Value set in patch When the pedal is fully raised, the parameter is at minimum. "LOW" When the pedal is fully pushed down, the parameter is at the Value set in patch value set in the patch. Minimum value ZOOM A2... -
Page 34: Global
Designed for use with a magnetic pickup having a dark sound. Designed for use with an electric guitar and single-coil pickup(s). Designed for use with an electric guitar and humbucker pickup(s). ZOOM A2... -
Page 35: Specifications
Phones: 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32 ohms load) Control input For FP02 (FP01)/FS01 Power requirements AC adapter 9 V DC, 300 mA (center minus plug) (ZOOM AD-0006) Batteries Four IEC R6 (size AA) batteries, Approx. 7.5 hours continuous operation (alkaline batteries) Dimensions... -
Page 36: A2 Preset Pattern
BALLAD_1 HIPHOP BALLAD_2 R'nR BLUES_1 POP_1 BLUES_2 POP_2 JAZZ_1 POP_3 JAZZ_2 POP_4 JAZZ_3 DANCE_1 METRO_3 DANCE_2 METRO_4 DANCE_3 METRO_5 DANCE_4 METRO ZOOM CORPORATION ITOHPIA Iwamotocho 2chome Bldg. 2F, 2-11-2, Iwamoto-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0032, Japan Web Site: http://www.zoom.co.jp A2 - 5000-1... - Page 37 DELAY OVATION SOLO Bright sound with clear delay components and an Ovation style edge for solos. OVATION DELAY Discover new possibilities in bottleneck playing with this combination of ping-pong delay and Zoom RESOPHONIC RESOPHONIC PINGPONG DELAY original resonator guitar sound.