Getting Connected; Preparations - Zoom RhythmTrak 234 Operation Manual

Getting Connected

For mono playback,
connect only the
[L/MONO] jack.
Playback connection
(mixer, audio system,
boom box etc.)
VOLUME PHONES
Headphones
When a guitar or other
instrument is connected to
the RhythmTrak 234, the
•••
sound from the instrument
is mixed with the sound of
the RhythmTrak 234 and
•••
output from the [L] and [R]
jacks.

Preparations

After connections are established, check the sound by performing the following steps.
While the playback system is still turned off and the volume is fully turned down,
1
STEP
double-check whether all connections have been made correctly.
If cables are plugged in while power is turned on, or if the system is
turned on with the volume control turned up, speaker damage may
occur.
2
Turn power to the RhythmTrak
STEP
Connect the supplied AC adapter to the [DC IN] connector and set the
[POWER] switch to ON.
While tapping a pad to produce sound, adjust the [VOLUME] control
3
Turn power to the playback system on.
STEP
of the RhythmTrak
•••
system to a suitable position.
Connection to MIDI
sequencer/computer
MIDI interface
ZOOM CORPORATION
R L/MONO LINE IN
MADE IN JAPAN
OUTPUT
Connection to
multi-effect
A 1
(ZOOM 503 etc.)
By connecting the optional foot
pedal FP01 to the [CTRL1 IN] or
[CTRL2 IN] jack, pitch, volume,
or tone can be controlled with
the pedal. Connecting the
optional foot switch FS01
allows for example activating a
sound or switching between
Guitar,
two different sounds.
bass etc.
234 on.
•••
234 and the volume control on the playback
When wishing to synchronize the
RhythmTrak 234 with an
•••
external sequencer or to control
operation of the RhythmTrak
234 from an external MIDI
•••
component, link the MIDI OUT
connector of the equipment with
the [MIDI IN] connector on the
RhythmTrak 234.
•••
CTRL IN CTRL IN DC 9V POWER
MIDI IN 1 2 300mA
DC INPUT
FS01
FP01
DC 9V
300mA
AC adapter
POWER
3