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Operation Manual
Introduction
Thank you for selecting the ZOOM 505 II (hereafter
simply called the "505 II").
Please take the time to read this manual carefully so as to
get the most out of the unit and to ensure optimum
performance and reliability.
Retain this manual, the warranty card and all other
documentation for future reference.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Operation Manual Introduction Thank you for selecting the ZOOM 505 II (hereafter simply called the "505 II"). Please take the time to read this manual carefully so as to get the most out of the unit and to ensure optimum performance and reliability.
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    While inheriting the sound characteristics of the very successful Alterations Pay close attention to the labelling of the ZOOM model 505, the 505 II is even more compact and carries a battery to make sure you choose the Never open the case of the 505 II or Caution correct type.
  • Page 3: Terms Used In This Manual

    (COMP) or distortion effects (DIST), the 505 II also provides a module for Play mode/edit mode ZNR (ZOOM Noise Reduction) and a guitar amp simulator. Parameters The internal status of the 505 II is referred to as the operation mode. The...
  • Page 4: Controls And Functions

    DC 9V (AC adapter) jack To use the 505 II on AC power, plug an AC adapter (ZOOM AD-0006) with a rated output of 9 volts DC, 300 mA (center minus plug) into this jack. When a plug is inserted in this jack, the 505 II is turned on.
  • Page 5: Selecting Patches For Play

    When using headphones, the selector is set to a different master volume setting can be used position. to adjust the listening volume. Switch patches To switch patches in play mode, use the [ foot switches. ZOOM 505 II ZOOM 505 II GUITAR GUITAR...
  • Page 6: Using The Tuner Function

    The left side of the display shows the note which is closest to the current pitch. Tune the other strings in Indication turns faster the more the same way. the pitch is off. ZOOM 505 II ZOOM 505 II GUITAR GUITAR...
  • Page 7: Editing A Patch

    (10) Extended parameters (10) different patch after returning to the play mode. Do of DLY/REV module not forget to store an edited patch that you wish to keep, as described on page 14. ZOOM 505 II ZOOM 505 II GUITAR GUITAR...
  • Page 8: Storing/Copying Patches

    The store process is aborted and the unit reverts to the previous mode. The store process is also canceled when [PLAY/EDIT] NOTE selector is operated instead of the [-] key. ZOOM 505 II ZOOM 505 II GUITAR GUITAR...
  • Page 9: Changing The "Patch Call" Method

    This will return the patch select method to the be used next will be default setting. shown on the display, but the sound does not yet change. ZOOM 505 II ZOOM 505 II GUITAR GUITAR...
  • Page 10: Using The Optional Pedal

    If desired, repeat steps 2 and 3 to restore other patches. To terminate the Factory Recall operation, press the [-] key. The unit will switch The pedal is active also in edit mode. to the play mode at this point. ZOOM 505 II ZOOM 505 II GUITAR GUITAR...
  • Page 11: Linking Effects

    COMPRESSOR > AUTO WAH or setting of that effect. DOUBLING > CHORUS. If there is no parameter marked with a pedal icon selected in the entire patch, the expression pedal operates as a volume pedal. ZOOM 505 II ZOOM 505 II GUITAR GUITAR...
  • Page 12 This effect type is a serial connection of compressor and auto wah. Higher Smooth, bright distortion sound. setting values result in higher input sensitivity for the auto wah effect. (The compressor effect is fixed.) ZOOM 505 II ZOOM 505 II GUITAR GUITAR...
  • Page 13 Using the 0 value as a reference, changing the value towards negative or positive makes the phaser effect stronger. (Negative values result in reversed (Off phase for the effect sound feedback.) indication) ZOOM 505 II ZOOM 505 II GUITAR GUITAR...
  • Page 14 FLANGER > CHORUS (Flanger > Chorus) This effect type is a serial connection of flanger and chorus. Higher right- ZNR (ZOOM Noise Reduction) serves for reducing noise during play pauses or digit setting values result in faster flanger modulation. (Chorus intensity is silent passages.
  • Page 15 • P8: A component shifted by a perfect fourth up and down is mixed to the original sound. • P9: A component shifted by 1 octave up and down is mixed to the original sound. ZOOM 505 II ZOOM 505 II GUITAR...
  • Page 16: Specifications

    2-digit 7-segment LED Power requirements Separately available AC adapter, 9 V DC, 300 mA HALL (Hall) (center minus plug) (ZOOM AD-0006) This is a reverb effect that produces a sound similar to the reverberation in a Four IEC R6 (size AA) batteries concert hall.
  • Page 17: Patch List

    Volume DUPLEX Distorted sound with twin pitch shifter. Volume It is recommended to set the ZNR (Zoom Noise Reduction) value for each patch to match the guitar being used. Troubleshooting No power High level of noise Refer to "1. Power-on"...

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