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Zoom V3 Operation Manual

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You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use.
This Operation Manual can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.jp/docs/v3). This
page has files in PDF and ePub formats.
The PDF file format is suitable for printing on paper and reading on a computer.
The ePub format can be read with electronic document readers and is designed for reading on
smartphones and tablets.
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You might need this manual in the future. Always keep it in a place where you can access it easily.
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  • Page 1 Operation Manual You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use. This Operation Manual can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.jp/docs/v3). This page has files in PDF and ePub formats. The PDF file format is suitable for printing on paper and reading on a computer.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing a ZOOM Vocal Processor. has numerous functions for transforming vocals. Anyone can use it to achieve powerful vocal sounds with simple operations. This vocal processor is ideal for recording and live performance. After enhancing volume and clarity, it can correct pitch or add harmony and reverb, for example.

  • Page 3: V3 Structure

    structure ■ Signal flow AUX IN Clipping LED PA system OUTPUT Compressor Volume Effect Delay Reverb Enhance INPUT PHONES PHONES volume Headphone USB Audio Computer Adjust the volume and tone of the mic input. “Adjusting the volume and tone” on page Alter the voice or add harmony.

  • Page 4: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Names and functions of parts ■ Top ① ⑥ ② ⑦ ⑧ ③ ⑨ ④ ⑩ ⑤ Harmony style buttons Clipping indicator Press to activate harmony types. This shows the input sound status, whether the power is on or off and the remaining KEY selection knob battery charge.
  • Page 5 VOLUME knob Turn +48 V phantom power ON/OFF . This adjusts the mic input volume. Turn this ON when connecting a ZOOM SGV- AUX IN jack 6 mic or a condenser mic that requires A portable music player, for example, can be phantom power, for example.

  • Page 6: Making Connections

    Making connections ■ Connection examples Mic (ZOOM SGV-6 or commercially-available mic) Use a mic cable to connect it to the MIC IN jack. Portable music player, etc. Adjust the volume on the connected device. Computer When connecting a ZOOM SGV-6,...
  • Page 7 Main mic Effect mic Mixer Boom mic stands ■ Attachment to boom mic stands can be attached to a boom mic stand by using a mounting accessory (ZOOM HRM-7/ HRM-11). Attach the mounting accessory to Adjust the to the desired angle the mic stand boom.

  • Page 8: Loading Batteries

    Loading batteries Open the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the product and insert 4 AA batteries. Press up and open NOTE • Set the type of battery used correctly so that the amount of remaining battery charge can be shown accurately. ( “Making unit settings” on page • Whether or not there is input, when the remaining battery charge becomes low, will light red and then start blinking red. Replace the batteries with new ones. HINT Power for operation can also be supplied through the USB port.

  • Page 9: Adjusting The Volume And Tone

    Adjusting the volume and tone ■ Adjusting the mic input volume NOTE Lower Raise Adjust the mic input volume to a level that enables the effect to function properly. Lit red: Volume too high Lit green: Volume just right Unlit: Volume too low While singing, adjust it so lights green.

  • Page 10: Using Effects

    Using effects The voice can be altered with pitch correction, pitch shifting or a vocoder effect, for example. Harmony can also be generated automatically according to the key setting. Furthermore, the altered voice and harmony can be further affected by delay and reverb, for example. Use these to generate harmonies automatically according to Select the key used for harmony the key setting.
  • Page 11 (“Making unit settings” on page 14). HINT If an expression pedal (ZOOM FP02M) is connected, it can be used to adjust the effect (same as using ). If a footswitch (ZOOM FS01) is connected, it can be used to turn the selected effect off.
  • Page 12 ■ Setting the HARMONY key and pitches When the HARMONY effect is selected, two of the five options can be selected to generate harmonies automatically based on the KEY setting. Turn What is a key? A key is a musical scale of 7 notes used in a This sets the key.

  • Page 13: Using Audio Interface Functions

    The latest ZOOM V3 Driver can be downloaded from the above website. Download the driver for the operating system being used. Launch the installer and follow the instructions to install the ZOOM V3 Driver. See the Installation Guide included in the driver package for detailed installation procedures.

  • Page 14: Making Unit Settings

    Making unit settings See the table below for setting items and values. While pressing and holding , set to ON. The pressed button will blink. Turn The lit LED position shows the setting value. Press the blinking button. This saves the setting, and restarts the Pressing a button that is not blinking will cancel the setting.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    “Making connections” on page • Raise the volume of output devices. • If using headphones, raise the headphone volume. ( “Adjusting headphone volume” on page There is a lot of noise • Confirm that the mic cable is not the cause. • Use a genuine ZOOM AC adapter. ( “Making connections” on page The sound distorts strangely or has an odd timbre • Adjust the input volume to a suitable level. ( “Adjusting the mic input volume” on page • Adjust the amount of compression. ( “Reducing volume variation (compressor function)”...

  • Page 16: Specifications

    Control input FS01/FP02M input Power AC adapter: 9V DC 500 mA center negative (ZOOM AD-16) 4 AA batteries (about 3.5 hours continuous operation time when using alkaline batteries) Port and supported cable type: USB 2.0 Micro-B Audio interface: USB 2.0 Full Speed, 44.1 kHz, 16/24/32-bit, 2 in, 2 out • Use a USB cable that supports data transfer.

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