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Thank you very much for purchasing the ZOOM
Please read this manual carefully to learn about all the functions of the
so that you will be able to use it fully.
Keep this manual in a convenient place for reference when necessary.
Introduction ....................................... 3
Terms used in this manual ..................... 3
Part names ....................................... 4
Turning the power on ........................... 6
Display information .............................. 7
Adjusting effects ................................. 8
Using patches .................................... 16
Adjusting the master level ..................... 22
Changing various settings ..................... 23
Copying or reproduction of this Operation Manual in part or in whole without permission is prohibited.
OPERATION MANUAL
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© 2016 ZOOM CORPORATION
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Using the tuner .................................... 28
Using rhythms .................................... 34
Using the looper ................................. 36
Using the pedal .................................... 41
Using the tap tempo function ............... 44
Updating the firmware ........................... 47
Troubleshooting ................................. 49
Rhythm List ....................................... 50
Specifications .................................... 51

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    OPERATION MANUAL Thank you very much for purchasing the ZOOM Please read this manual carefully to learn about all the functions of the so that you will be able to use it fully. Keep this manual in a convenient place for reference when necessary.

  • Page 2: Usage And Safety Precautions

    Operation using an AC adapter If the unit becomes broken or malfunctions, immediately Use only a ZOOM AD-16 AC adapter with this unit. disconnect the AC adapter, turn the power OFF and disconnect Do not do anything that could exceed the ratings of outlets and other cables.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Download new effects and patches Our free Effects/Patch Manager software for Windows and MacOS allows you to regularly download new effects and patches created by ZOOM. For detailed information, see the ZOOM website (http://www.zoom.co.jp/downloads/). Terms used in this manual Patch can store up to 150 patches with effect parameter settings and ON/ OFF states.

  • Page 4: Part Names

    Part names Front panel Display Parameter knobs (In explanations, these will be shown like this: TYPE keys Footswitches FS1–FS3 BANK/SCROLL switches Rear panel INPUT jack Pedal switch only) Guitar...
  • Page 5 Part names Control knob/enter key MENU key Expression pedal only) Mode switch AUX IN jack OUTPUT jacks CONTROL IN jack PHONES jack USB port only) POWER switch DC 9V AC adapter connector Dedicated AC adapter (AD-16) Headphones Guitar amp Computer Monitor speakers Portable music player, etc.

  • Page 6: Turning The Power On

    Turning the power on To turn the power on • Lower the amplifier's volume all the way. • Connect the AC adapter before setting the POWER switch to ON. • Turn the power of your guitar amplifier or PA system on and raise its volume. HINT starts up in the mode used when the POWER switch was last turned OFF . Using the eco setting When eco mode is ON, the will automatically turn off if it is not used for 10 hours.

  • Page 7: Display Information

    Display information Display in STOMP mode In STOMP mode, you can turn effects ON/OFF and change effect types. Standard effect Parameter names Parameter values Large effect Parameter names Parameter values Switching display contents Press to switch between showing parameters and effect names. Display in MEMORY mode In MEMORY mode, you can change patches and banks. Patch number Patch name Showing the effects used in a patch...

  • Page 8: Adjusting Effects

    Adjusting effects Press to change to STOMP mode. Turning effects ON/OFF • Press • This turns that effect ON/OFF . [OFF] [ON] NOTE Some large effects have SOLO or other special functions assigned to The parameter function assigned to is shown on the Display with white letters on a dark background.
  • Page 9 Adjusting effects NOTE allows you to combine up to 7 effects in whatever order you like. If limits on the processing capability or the number of units used are exceeded, a "PROCESS OVERFLOW" warning will appear and effects will be bypassed. To end bypassing, delete some effects or change their types. Selecting effect categories • While pressing and holding , press...
  • Page 10 Adjusting effects Adjusting parameters • Turn HINT • Parameter adjustments are saved automatically. • When AUTO SAVE is set to OFF , a parameter saving screen will appear when you try to change patches. (¦P19) NOTE Set Time, Rate and other effect parameters to musical notes to sync them to the tempo. (¦P44) Scrolling effect displays • Use to scroll the screen. • Press...

  • Page 11: Adding Effects

    Adjusting effects • Press repeatedly to scroll the effect displays. È • Press Adding effects • Press to open the MENU screen. • Turn to select ADD. NOTE If 7 effects are already in use, ADD will not be shown. • Press to open the ADD screen.
  • Page 12 Adjusting effects • Turn to select where the effect will be added. • Press to confirm where the effect is added. • A cable will be added to the Display. • Press to select the effect type.
  • Page 13 Adjusting effects Deleting effects • Press to open the MENU screen. • Turn to select DELETE. • Press to open the DELETE screen. • Turn to select the effect to delete. • Press • Press to delete the effect. HINT Turn to cancel deletion.
  • Page 14 Adjusting effects • Press Changing the effect order • Press to open the MENU screen. • Turn to select CHAIN. • Press to open the CHAIN screen. • Turn to select the effect to swap. • Press to confirm the effect to swap.
  • Page 15 Adjusting effects • Turn to swap with the next effect in the chain. • Press Using amp effects The amp effects in the can provide optimal sounds when combined with cabinet effects. Change the MIC parameter of the cabinet effect according to the device connected.

  • Page 16: Using Patches

    Using patches Press to switch to MEMORY mode. Selecting patches ■ Switching patches • Press • This changes the patch. NOTE The selected patch has a white background. ■ Switching banks • Use • This changes the bank. È NOTE • Press and hold to change banks continuously. • See P24 for information about the preselect function that enables changing to banks with distant numbers.
  • Page 17 Using patches Setting independent patch parameters ■ Entering patch setting mode • Press to open the MENU screen. • Turn to select PATCH. • Press to open the PATCH screen. ■ Adjusting patch levels • Turn to select LEVEL. • Press • Turn to set the patch level.
  • Page 18 Using patches NOTE The setting range is 0–120. • Press to confirm the patch level. ■ Changing patch names • Turn to select the character to change. • Press to confirm the character to change. • Turn to change the character. • Press to confirm the changed character.

  • Page 19: Saving Patches

    Using patches ■ Ending patch setting mode • Press Saving patches • Press to open the MENU screen. • Turn to select SAVE. • Press to open the SAVE screen. • Turn to select where the patch will be saved. • Press to confirm where the patch will be saved. • Turn to select YES.
  • Page 20 Using patches HINT Select NO to cancel saving the patch. • Press to save the patch. Swapping patches • Press to open the MENU screen. • Turn to select SWAP . • Press to open the SWAP screen. • Turn to select the patch to be swapped.
  • Page 21 Using patches • Turn to select YES. HINT Select NO to cancel swapping. • Press to swap the patches.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Master Level

    Adjusting the master level • Press to open the MENU screen. • Turn to select M.LVL. • Press to open the MASTER LEVEL screen. • Turn to adjust the master level. NOTE The setting range is 0–120. HINT You can also turn to adjust the master level in both STOMP and MEMORY modes.

  • Page 23: Changing Various Settings

    Changing various settings Change various settings on the SETUP screen. Opening the SETUP screen • Press to open the MENU screen. • Turn to select SETUP . • Press to open the SETUP screen.
  • Page 24 Changing various settings Setting the preselect function Turn PRESELECT ON to enter standby when the bank is switched, allowing you to press a foot switch to confirm the patch change. • On the SETUP screen, turn to select PRESELECT. • Press • Turn to set PRESELECT to ON/OFF . • Press to confirm the preselect setting.
  • Page 25 Changing various settings Setting the eco mode When eco mode is on, the will automatically turn off if not used for 10 hours. • On the SETUP screen, turn to select eco. • Press • Turn to set eco to ON/OFF . • Press to confirm the eco mode setting.
  • Page 26 Changing various settings Setting the auto save function Enable parameters to be saved automatically. • On the SETUP screen, turn to select AUTO SAVE. • Press • Turn to set AUTO SAVE to ON/OFF . NOTE When set to OFF , no patch or effect parameters will be saved automatically. • Press to confirm the auto save setting.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Display Contrast

    Changing various settings Adjusting the display contrast • On the SETUP screen, turn to select LCD CNTRST. • Press • Turn to select a display to adjust its contrast. • Press to confirm the display. • Turn to adjust the contrast. NOTE The setting range is 1–13. • Press to confirm the contrast setting.

  • Page 28: Using The Tuner

    Using the tuner Activating the tuner • Press and hold in STOMP or MEMORY mode. • Press (Press The BYPASS sound is output when the TUNER is active. (Press No sound is output when the TUNER is active. • This opens the TUNER screen.

  • Page 29: Tuning A Guitar

    Using the tuner Tuning a guitar • Play the open string that you want to tune and adjust its pitch. Chromatic tuner The name of the nearest note and the pitch accuracy are shown. ¥ Flat Correct pitch Sharp ¦ Other tuners The number of the nearest string and the pitch accuracy are shown. ¥...
  • Page 30 Using the tuner Changing the tuner settings ■ Opening the TUNER SETTINGS screen • Press to open the MENU screen. • Turn to select TUNER. • Press to open the TUNER SETTINGS screen.
  • Page 31 Using the tuner ■ Changing the standard pitch of the tuner • On the TUNER SETTINGS screen, turn to select CALIBRATION. • Press • Turn to change the standard pitch. NOTE The setting range is 435–445 Hz for middle A. • Press to confirm the standard pitch of the tuner. HINT You can also turn the center unit when the TUNER screen is open to change the standard pitch.
  • Page 32 Using the tuner ■ Changing the tuner type • On the TUNER SETTINGS screen, turn to select TYPE. • Press • Turn to select the tuner type. CHROMATIC The chromatic tuner shows the nearest pitch name (semitone) and how far the input sound is from that pitch. Other tuner types Depending on the selected type, the nearest string name and how far the sound input is from that pitch are shown.
  • Page 33 Using the tuner ■ Using flat tuning • On the TUNER SETTINGS screen, turn to select FLAT. • Press • Turn to change the flat tuning. NOTE • You can drop the tuning by one ( x 1), two ( x 2) or three ( x 3) semitones. • Drop tuning is not possible when the TYPE is set to CHROMATIC. • Press to confirm the flat tuning setting.

  • Page 34: Using Rhythms

    Using rhythms Selecting a rhythm • Press to change to STOMP mode. • Use to select RHYTHM for the desired unit. NOTE One RHYTHM can be selected per patch. Playing a rhythm • Press 　 for the unit using the rhythm effect. • The rhythm starts playing.
  • Page 35 Using rhythms Setting rhythms ■ Selecting rhythm patterns • Turn for the unit using the rhythm. NOTE See P50 for information about the patterns. ■ Adjusting the rhythm tempo • Turn for the unit using the rhythm. NOTE • The setting range is 40–250 bpm. • This tempo setting is used by every effect, rhythms and the looper.

  • Page 36: Using The Looper

    Using the looper Selecting the looper • Press to change to STOMP mode. • Use to select a LOOPER for the desired unit. 1-unit looper 2-unit looper NOTE • There are 4 types of loopers: 1-unit mono, 2-unit mono, 1-unit stereo and 2-unit stereo. • One LOOPER can be selected per patch. Recording, playing and clearing phrases ■ Recording phrases • Press 　...
  • Page 37 Using the looper • Recording stops and loop playback starts. If the recording time is set to "MANUAL" Loop playback will start when you press again or when the maximum recording time is reached. If the recording time is set to a musical note Loop playback will start when the set recording time is reached. HINT • See P39 for how to set the LOOPER recording time.

  • Page 38: Deleting Phrases

    Using the looper With 2-unit looper • During loop playback, press 　 for the second unit in the LOOPER. • This stops the playback. ■ Deleting phrases With 1-unit looper • When loop playback is stopped, press and hold 　 for the unit using the looper. • This deletes the phrase. With 2-unit looper • When loop playback is stopped, press 　 for the second unit in the LOOPER.
  • Page 39 Using the looper Setting the looper ■ Setting the looper recording time • Turn for the unit using the looper. NOTE • The setting options include MANUAL and 1–64 quarter notes. • The recording time for the mono looper is from 1.5 to 80 seconds (40 seconds when UNDO is ON). • The recording time for the stereo looper is from 1.5 to 40 seconds (20 seconds when UNDO is ON). • Settings that will not fit in the recording time will be adjusted automatically. • Changing the recording time will delete the recorded data. ■ Setting the UNDO function • Turn for the unit using the looper to set it to ON/OFF . NOTE When UNDO is ON, the recording time will become as follows.
  • Page 40 Using the looper ■ Setting how loop playback stops • Turn for the unit using the looper. STOP Stop playback immediately. FINISH Play to the end and then stop. FADE OUT Stop after fading out. ■ Adjusting the looper volume • Turn for the unit using the looper.

  • Page 41: Using The Pedal

    Using the pedal Using a connected pedal ( only) ■ Setting up the connected pedal You can set a pedal effect to be assigned to the connected pedal. • Press to open the MENU screen. • Turn to select EX PDL. • Press to open the EXT PEDAL screen.
  • Page 42 Using the pedal Using the pedal ■ Selecting the pedal effect • Press to change to STOMP mode. • Press to select the pedal effect. NOTE To select the PEDAL category, press while pressing or press while pressing • Press down.
  • Page 43 Using the pedal Calibrating the pedal ■ Calibrating the sensitivity • Turn the power switch ON while pressing • Operate the pedal as instructed on the display, and press when required. • "Complete!" will appear before play mode becomes active. NOTE Calibrate in the following cases. −Stepping on the pedal has little effect. −The volume and tone changes greatly even when the pedal is only pressed lightly. ■...

  • Page 44: Using The Tap Tempo Function

    Using the tap tempo function Loopers, rhythms, delays and some modulation effects can be synchronized to the tempo. To synchronize, first select an effect that has a parameter that can be synchronized and set that parameter (Time or Rate, for example) to a note value ( or ). Enabling tap tempo • Press and hold in STOMP or MEMORY mode.

  • Page 45: Setting The Tempo

    Using the tap tempo function Setting the tempo • Press at least twice at the desired tempo. • This sets the tempo. HINT You can also turn for the center unit to adjust the tempo. Ending tap tempo setting • Press when the TAP TEMPO screen is open.

  • Page 46: Restoring Default Settings And Patches

    Restoring default settings and patches • While pressing , set the POWER switch to ON. • Turn to select YES. HINT Select NO to cancel initialization. • Press to initialize. • "Complete!" will appear on the display when initializing completes. HINT Executing the All Initialize function will restore all the settings of the , including its patches, to factory defaults.

  • Page 47: Updating The Firmware

    Updating the firmware Checking the firmware version • Press to open the MENU screen. • Turn to select VER. • Press and check the version.
  • Page 48 , set the POWER switch to ON. • Launch the version update application on your computer, and execute the update. NOTE HINT Do not disconnect the USB cable during the See the ZOOM website for instructions about update. how to use the application. • "Complete!" will appear on the display when updating completes. HINT • Set the POWER switch to OFF . Updating the firmware version will not erase...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Expression pedal does not work well position until the volume level is suitable. • Confirm the setting of the connected pedal ( ¦ P41). There is a lot of noise • Select the pedal effect ( ¦ P42). • Check shielded cables for defects. • Adjust the pedal ( ¦ P43). • Use only a genuine ZOOM AC adapter.

  • Page 50: Rhythm List

    Rhythm List PatternName TimSig PatternName TimSig PatternName TimSig GUIDE R&B1 Jazz2 8Beats1 R&B2 Fusion 8Beats2 70s Soul Swing1 8Beats3 90s Soul Swing2 16Beats1 Motown Bossa1 16Beats2 HipHop Bossa2 16Beats3 Disco Samba1 Rock1 Samba2 Rock2 PopRock Breaks1 Rock3 IndiePop Breaks2 ROCKABLY EuroPop Breaks3 R'n'R...

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Maximum output level: Line +5 dBm (with output load impedance of 10 kΩ or more) Headphones 15 mW +15 mW (into 32 Ω load) Equivalent input noise 119 dBu Noise floor (residual noise) –100 dBu Control input FP02 input ( only) Power AC adapter DC9V (center minus plug), 500 mA (ZOOM AD-16) Dimensions 181 mm(D) X 234 mm(W) X 58 mm(H) 181 mm(D) X 318 mm(W) X 64 mm(H) USB MIDI USB Micro-B Weight 1.28 kg 1.84 kg Options FP02 expression pedal ( only) 0 dBm=0.775 Vrms...

  • Page 52: Zoom Corporation

    ZOOM CORPORATION 4-4-3 Kandasurugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 Japan http://www.zoom.co.jp Z2I-2792-02...

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