Getting Connected; Power-On - Zoom Guitar Effects Console G9.2tt2q Operation Manual

Getting Connected

Refer to the examples shown below when making connections.
Connection example (1)
OUTPUT Use mono cables for connection
GAIN
to guitar amplifiers. When using
switch
only one guitar amplifier, use the
OUTPUT L/MONO jack.
Guitar amplifiers
When connecting to
the guitar input on the
front panel of a guitar
amplifier, set the
switch to "-10 dBm".
Guitar
Use a monaural shielded
cable to connect the
guitar.
Headphones
MTR
Connection example (2)
(Direct connection to power amplifier input on amp
When connecting to the power amplifier input on the rear
panel of a guitar amplifier, set the switch to "+4 dBm". The
OUTPUT GAIN switch
G9.2tt incorporates a feature for matching its characteristics to
the amplifier (amp select function). For details, see page 58.
Guitar
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Use a stereo Y adapter cable
to connect a rhythm machine
(ZOOM SB-246 or similar)
or a CD/MD player. The
signal supplied to the AUX
IN jack is not processed by
the internal effects, it is
Rhythm machine
or similar
supplied to the OUTPUT
L/MONO and OUTPUT R
jacks as is. The signal is also
sent to the USB port.
AC adapter
Computer
Patch switching and
pedal operation
MIDI interface
information can be
By connecting the USB sent and received as
MIDI messages.
port to a computer, the
G9.2tt can be used as an
audio interface.
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Guitar amplifier (rear panel)
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Connection example (3) (External effect connection)
When an external effect is connected to the SEND/RETURN jacks,
settings such as effect on/off and send/return level can be stored
as part of a patch. For details, see page 41.
EXT LOOP GAIN switch

Power-On

The steps for turning on the G9.2tt are described below.
1.
Make sure that any connected guitar
amplifier is turned off.
In addition, fully turn down the volume control at
the guitar amplifier.
2.
Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet
and plug the cable from the adapter
into the AC IN connector of the G9.2tt.
3.
Use a monaural cable to connect the
guitar to the INPUT jack of the G9.2tt.
4.
Use a monaural cable to connect the
OUTPUT L/MONO jack to the guitar
amplifier (when using one amplifier)
and the OUTPUT R jack to the second
guitar amplifier (when using two
amplifiers).
HINT
To monitor with headphones, plug the headphone
cable into the PHONES jack of the G9.2tt.
5.
Turn power on in the following order:
G9.2tt → → → → guitar amplifier(s)
NOTE
Proceed with care when powering up the system.
If you turn on power to the G9.2tt while the guitar
amplifier is already on, there is a risk of hearing
damage and damage to the speakers.
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Power-On
When connecting to an effect that
has a rated input level of +4 dBm
(rack-mount effect or similar),
use the "+4 dBm" setting. When
External effect
connecting to an instrument
effect or a compact effect, use the
"-10 dBm" setting.
6.
Play your guitar and adjust the
volume control on the guitar amplifier,
on the guitar, and the LEVEL knob on
the rear panel of the G9.2tt to obtain
optimum listening volume.
Rear panel
LEVEL knob
HINT
The G9.2tt has a so-called "Amp Select" feature
that lets you match the unit to various kinds of
amplifiers. If necessary, select the appropriate
setting for your amplifier the first time you use the
→
G9.2tt ( p. 58).
7.
To shut down the system, turn power to
the respective components off in the
reverse order than during power-up.
HINT
When the OUTPUT GAIN switch on the rear panel
is set to "-10 dBm" and the LEVEL knob is turned
fully up, the G9.2tt has unity gain (output level is
the same as input level).
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