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Operation Manual
Introduction
Thank you for selecting the ZOOM 504 II (hereafter
simply called the "504 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 504 II (hereafter simply called the "504 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
• Improved successor to 504 While inheriting the sound characteristics of the very successful ZOOM model 504, the 504 II is even more compact and carries a lower price tag. What's more, it incorporates the world's first wah effect specifically designed for acoustic guitar, plus several other novel effects such as the EMPHASIZER which duplicates the characteristic sound of a resonator. -
Page 3: Terms Used In This Manual
PATCH 4 PATCH 6 PATCH 5 PATCH 6 ZOOM 504 II ACOUSTIC Play mode/edit mode The internal status of the 504 II is referred to as the operation mode. The two major modes are play mode, in which you can select patches and use them for playing your instrument, and edit mode, in which you can modify the effects. -
Page 4: Top Panel
DC 9V (AC adapter) jack To use the 504 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 504 II is turned on. -
Page 5: Selecting Patches For Play
Switch patches To switch patches in play mode, use the [ foot switches. ZOOM 504 II ACOUSTIC Selecting Patches for Play To directly switch the bank You can use the [+]/[-] keys to directly switch among the banks A - F. -
Page 6: Using The Tuner Function
The left side of the display shows the note which is closest to the current pitch. ZOOM 504 II ACOUSTIC Using the Tuner Function Adjusting the reference pitch of the tuner The center A reference frequency of the built-in tuner can be fine-adjusted. -
Page 7: Editing A Patch
(8) DLY&REV parameter (9) De-AMP parameter ( (10) F.B.SUPPRESSOR parameter ( = global parameter (10) ZOOM 504 II ACOUSTIC Editing a Patch Change the parameter value Use the [+]/[-] keys. Holding down one of these keys will continuously change the value. Additionally pressing the opposite key will cause a faster change. -
Page 8: Storing/Copying Patches
When storing or copying a patch, it NOTE is not possible to use the [+]/[-] keys to switch only the bank number. ZOOM 504 II ACOUSTIC Storing/Copying Patches Press the STORE key once more. When the store/copy process is completed, the unit reverts to the original mode, with the target patch being selected. -
Page 9: Changing The "Patch Call" Method
] foot switches to select the patch you want to use next. You can also use the [+]/[-] keys to only switch the bank. ZOOM 504 II ACOUSTIC The bank and patch number of the patch to be used next will be... -
Page 10: Using The Feedback Suppressor
When wishing to retain the "SC" setting also while the unit is turned off, store the currently selected patch. Return the [PLAY/EDIT] selector to "PLAY". ZOOM 504 II ACOUSTIC If feedback occurs during play, press the FS01 twice. F.B.SUPPRESSOR is switched on/off and the 504 II automatically detects the feedback frequency for attenuation. -
Page 11: Using The Expression Pedal
Depending on the program content of the patch, the volume or effect parameter will change. The expression pedal can also be used in edit mode to control the volume or effect parameter. ZOOM 504 II ACOUSTIC Restoring Factory Defaults The 504 II comes with 36 preprogrammed patches. These factory default patches can be restored also if they were overwritten by patches created by the user. -
Page 12: Linking Effects
"simulator" for changing the JUMBO PIEZO sound of an electric guitar into that of an acoustic instrument. ZOOM 504 II ACOUSTIC Effect Parameters This section describes all parameters and their setting values. How to read the listing EFFECT DLY&REV... -
Page 13: Patch Level
RHYTHM Tight sound suitable for chord stroking. BRIGHT Bright sound suitable for fingering. ZOOM 504 II ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC THRU Simulator is not used and sound of electric guitar is output as is. NORMAL Simulates conventional acoustic guitar sound. - Page 14 PEDAL 12-STRING Allows using the expression pedal (FP01/FP02) connected to the CONTROL IN jack to adjust the intensity of the 12-STRING effect. ZOOM 504 II ACOUSTIC DOUBLING Creates a doubling effect like two players playing the same tune with a slight shift.
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Page 15: Delay&Reverb
Higher values result in Delay sound longer delay time (longer delay sound intervals). Delay time ZOOM 504 II ACOUSTIC PEDAL DELAY the CONTROL IN jack to adjust the delay sound mixing balance (delay time will be set to 250 mS). DELAY+REVERB This is an effect which combines delay (delay time 210 mS) and reverb. -
Page 16: Specifications
Display 2-digit 7-segment LED Power requirements Separately available AC adapter, 9 V DC, 300 mA (center minus plug) (ZOOM AD-0006) Four IEC R6 (size AA) batteries Battery life: approx. 28 hours continuous operation (alkaline batteries) / approx. 8 hours continuous... -
Page 17: Usage Precautions
(see page 16). ZOOM CORPORATION NOAH Bldg., 2-10-2, Miyanishi-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo 183-0022, Japan PHONE: +81-42-369-7116 FAX: +81-42-369-7115 Web Site: http://www.zoom.co.jp Low volume Pickup with low output is being used? See page 6. Battery life is short Are manganese batteries being used? Continuous operation time is 28 hours with alkaline batteries but only 8 hours with manganese batteries.
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