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Quick Guide You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use. The Operation Manual can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.jp/docs/v6). This page has files in PDF and ePub formats. The PDF file format is suitable for printing on paper and reading on a computer.
Functions of parts VOLUME knob This adjusts the volume input from the mic. COMP knob This compressor reduces volume variation. ENHANCE button This increases vocal clarity. VOICE section This can alter vocals with pitch correction, pitch shifting, vocoder and other options.
Making connections Mic (ZOOM SGV-6 or commercially-available mic) Use a mic cable to connect it to the MIC IN jack. Mixer, PA system, recorder, etc. Connect a cable with an XLR connector (female) to the OUT- PUT jack. Use a cable with a connector that suits the PA system or recorder input jack.
Replace the batteries with new ones. ZOOM SGV-6 mic overview The SGV-6 is a mic with focused directionality based on the technologies of shot- gun mics, which are designed to capture sound in the direction they are pointed.
Bypassing the effect Display Press and hold This bypasses the effect. In memory mode The patch memory number and ”bP” alternate on the display. In looper mode The looper status and ”bP” alter- nate on the display. Press again to stop bypassing.
Adjusting the volume and tone The volume and tone of the input from the mic can be adjusted. Adjusting the mic input volume Turn Lower Higher While singing, adjust it so lights green. NOTE Adjust the mic input volume to a level that enables the VOICE and HARMO- NY sections to function properly.
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Selecting patch memories comes with patch memories that allow a variety of vocal sounds to be tried right away. Try selecting one you like and singing with it. (Patch memories contain all VOICE, HARMONY AND EFFECT section settings.) Display When the is turned on, the patch memory number is shown on the display.
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Using the VOICE section This can alter vocals, including with pitch correction, pitch shifting, vocoder and other options. Press The VOICE section is activated, and lights. Turn Select the voice. Turn Adjust the voice. Voice Explanation ADJUST function PITCH CORRECT - KEY Corrects pitch to the set key Pitch correction amount PITCH CORRECT - CHROMATIC...
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Using the HARMONY section In the HARMONY section, two of the five options can be selected to generate harmo- nies automatically based on the KEY setting. Press The HARMONY section is activated, and lights. Turn This sets the key. When using sheet music, the key can be determined from the key signature.
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* The DELAY effect is adjusted by the DELAY - TIME, DELAY - FEEDBACK and DELAY - MIX settings. HINT • When DELAY - TIME is selected, functions as a tap tempo setting switch for the delay time. • An expression pedal (ZOOM FP02M) can also be used to adjust the effect.
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Saving settings in patch memories VOICE, HARMONY, and EFFECT settings can be saved as patch memories. Press 1, 3 The display blinks. Display Press Select the destination patch memory. The selected patch memory number is shown on the display. Press The current settings are saved.
Using the looper Vocals can be recorded and loops created for up to 3.5 minutes. Loops can be layered for a variety of live performance techniques, including a cap- pella choruses and vocal percussion. Activating the looper Display Press appears on the display. Starting loop recording Press appears on the display.
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Removing the last recorded loop During loop playback, press twice quickly. After blinks on the display, appears. Restoring the removed loop After removing a loop, press twice quickly again. After blinks on the display, appears. Stopping loop playback Press Blinks on the display. Deleting recorded loops When loop playback is stopped, press and hold appears on the display.
Setting other functions While pressing and holding Display , set to ON. After the function name appears on the display, the setting value appears. Press Select the setting. Press This saves the setting, and the starts normal operation. Startup Setting name Setting options Explanation switch...
Noise floor (residual noise) −75 dBu Control input FP02 input Power AC adapter (9V DC 500mA, center negative) (ZOOM AD-16) 4 AA batteries (about 3.5 hours continuous operation time when using alkaline batteries) Connector: Micro USB Audio interface operation: 2-in/2-out USB2.0 Full Speed, 44.1 kHz, 16/24/32-bit •...
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