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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
be able to use it fully for a long time.
Keep this manual in a convenient place for reference when necessary.
Usage and Safety Precautions ............... 2
Introduction ....................................... 3
Terms Used in This Manual ..................... 3
Part Names ....................................... 4
Turning the Power ON ........................... 6
Adjusting the Tone and Volume ............... 8
Adjusting Effects ................................. 10
Using the Boost Function ..................... 15
Using the Anti-Feedback Function ............ 16
Selecting and Saving Patch Memories ...... 18
Copying or reproduction of this document in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.
OPERATION MANUAL
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Changing Patch Memories ..................... 20
Changing Various Settings ..................... 22
Using the Tuner .................................... 28
About the Firmware .............................. 30
Default Settings .............................. 32
Effect Types and Parameters .................. 33
Troubleshooting ................................. 42
Specifications .................................... 43
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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 for a long time. Keep this manual in a convenient place for reference when necessary. -
Page 2: Usage And Safety Precautions
Use only a ZOOM AD-16 AC adapter with this unit. to minimize external electromagnetic interference. However, Do not use do anything that could exceed the ratings of outlets and other electrical wiring equipment. -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Acoustic modeling restores body tone Presets for 16 body types and 28 model types simulate the sonic characteristics of a variety of acoustic guitars with different body shapes and material properties. By choosing a body and model according to the guitar that you are using, you can share the original rich and beautiful tone of your acoustic guitar with audiences when you perform live. -
Page 4: Part Names
Top Panel Body type selector Headphones Equalizer knobs Balance knob OUTPUT jacks Master level knob Parameter knobs connector Anti-feedback PA system footswitch Anti-feedback switch Effect footswitch Rear Panel DC9V AC adapter jack Computer Microphone input jack Microphone ZOOM AC adapter (AD-16) - Page 5 Right Panel Pickup input jack Mic gain knob Display Pickup gain knob Effect switch Boost footswitch Acoustic Guitar Pickup type selection switch Use to set the best input characteristics Boost switch for the type of pickup used. Set it to PIEZO when using an acoustic guitar with a piezoelectric pickup or MAGNETIC when using a magnetic pickup.
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Page 6: Turning The Power On
Turning the Power ON To turn the power ON • Lower the volume of any connected amplifier or other audio equipment all the way. When using batteries When using an adapter Open the cover on the bottom of the unit Connect an AD-16 adapter. - Page 7 Display information The Home Screen shows the current effect Virtual knob Position of the selected effect in order Graphic for selected effect HINT • The positions of the virtual knobs change with the parameter values. • Press to return to the Home Screen when any other screen is open. Edit Screen shows parameters being edited Page tabs Effect type Parameter names...
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Page 8: Adjusting The Tone And Volume
Adjusting the Tone and Volume To select the body type Choose the body type that matches your guitar. • Turn NOTE • This has no effect on the mic input. • This is not saved with patch memories. • See page 33 for information about the body types that can be selected. To adjust the input sensitivity For the pickup input For the mic input • Turn • Turn NOTE... - Page 9 To adjust the equalization • Turn HINT • : Adjust to boost or cut low frequencies (around 60Hz) by up to ±12dB. • : Adjust to cut middle frequencies (around 700Hz) by up to –12dB. • : Adjust to boost middle frequencies (around 400Hz) by up to 12dB. •...
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Page 10: Adjusting Effects
Adjusting Effects Confirm that the Home Screen is shown. To turn an effect ON and OFF • Press • This switches the effect shown on the display ON and OFF . To select the effect to adjust • Press • Press to select the effect to adjust. HINT • Effects that are OFF appear gray. • The selected effect appears on the Home Screen. - Page 11 EDIT To select an effect type • Press • The effect type changes. HINT • See the section starting on page 34 for information about effect types and parameters. NOTE • A model type can only be selected for Effect 1. Effect processing capacity allows you to combine 3 effects as you like. However, if you combine effect types that require great amounts of processing power, the available processing capacity might not be enough.
- Page 12 Adjusting Effects To select the effect category • Press and hold for 1 second. • Turn to choose the category. • Press HINT • Press to cancel. • Effect categories can only be selected for Effects 2 and 3. To adjust parameters • Turn • The editing screen opens where you can adjust parameters.
- Page 13 EDIT To change the page • Press when the Edit Screen is open. • The next page opens. To use the Tap Tempo function Delay effects and some modulation and filter effects can be synchronized to the tempo. Select an effect that can be synchronized, and set its Time, Rate or other parameter that can be synchronized to a or note value.
- Page 14 Adjusting Effects • Tap 2 or more times at the desired tempo. NOTE • Press and hold for 1 second • If you press when becomes unlit and the effect turns OFF for 1 second. to return to the Home Screen. To set the tempo with the parameter knobs • Open an effect that can be synchronized to the tempo. (See page 35.) • Turn...
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Page 15: Using The Boost Function
Using the Boost Function BOOST You can increase the volume by up to 12 dB, allowing you to adjust the volume used during solos or when switching from strumming to finger picking. To turn the boost ON and OFF • Press • This turns the Boost function ON or OFF . -
Page 16: Using The Anti-Feedback Function
Using the Anti-Feedback Function The frequency range that is causing feedback can be detected automatically and cut to stop the feedback. To eliminate feedback NOTE • Press • The Anti-feedback ON/OFF setting is not saved. It is always OFF when the unit starts up. • After detecting the frequency causing feedback, the Anti-feedback function turns ON. Detecting (blinking) • Each time you press , the unit detects the feedback frequency. - Page 17 ANTI FEEDBACK To adjust parameters • Press • Adjust the depth (amount frequency is cut). Depth of 1st filter: Turn Depth of 2nd filter: Turn Depth of 3rd filter: Turn NOTE • After detection, the depth of each filter is automatically set to DEEP . To complete the setting • Press...
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Page 18: Selecting And Saving Patch Memories
Selecting and Saving Patch Memories You can save up to 20 effect settings as patches in the memory. When shipped from the factory, the automatic patch saving function is active. Changes to settings are saved automatically as soon as they are made. To select a patch memory • Press on the Home Screen. - Page 19 MEMORY STORE To save a patch memory • Press on the MEMORY screen. • Change the name and select where to save the patch memory. Turn to move the cursor. Turn to change the character. Press to change the type of character/symbol. Turn to select where to save the patch memory.
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Page 20: Changing Patch Memories
Changing Patch Memories You can set in advance the order that patch memories are changed when you press the footswitch. You can add up to 20 patch memories to this order. To add or remove patch memories to a list that the footswitch cycles through • Press on the Home Screen. - Page 21 MEMORY To cycle through patch memories in the list in order using the footswitch • Press on the Home Screen. • Turn to select MEMORY. • Press • Press • Each time you press the footswitch, the patch memory will change in the set order. HINT • In the example on the right, pressing the footswitch cycles through the patch memories in alphabetical order like this.
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Page 22: Changing Various Settings
Changing Various Settings To change various settings • Press on the Home Screen. • Turn to select SETTINGS. • Press HINT • When making settings, press to return to the previous screen. • Press to return to the Home Screen. - Page 23 SETTINGS To change mic input settings • Turn to select MIC. • Press • Turn to select the item to set. • Press • Turn to change the setting. PHANTOM settings LOW CUT settings MIC PHASE settings HINT • PHANTOM : Set the phantom power voltage. • LOW CUT : To reduce low-frequency noise, select a frequency band to cut.
- Page 24 Changing Various Settings To set the mix position of the mic input • Turn to select MIC MIX POSITION. • Press • Turn to select the mic mix position. Effects 2 and 3 also affect Effect 3 also affects the mic No effects affect the mic the mic input.
- Page 25 SETTINGS To set the Auto Save function • Turn to select AUTO SAVE. • Press • Turn to select the setting. HINT • ON (default): Changes to presets are automatically saved. • OFF: Changes to presets are not saved until they are saved manually. (See page 19.) To select the battery type • Turn to select BATTERY TYPE.
- Page 26 Changing Various Settings To check the remaining battery charge • The remaining battery charge is shown at the top right of the MENU screen when batteries are in use. To adjust the display • Turn to select LCD SETTINGS. • Press • Adjust the display.
- Page 27 SETTINGS To end making settings • Press HINT • When making settings, press to return to the previous screen.
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Page 28: Using The Tuner
Using the Tuner To activate the tuner • Press and hold for 1 second. HINT • A setting must be changed to make pressing and holding activate Tap Tempo. (See page 24.) To change the tuner’s standard pitch • Press on the Tuner Screen. • Turn NOTE • The standard pitch for middle A can be set to 435-445 Hz. -
Page 29: Chromatic Tuner
TUNER String number/Note name Display Meaning GUITAR Standard tuning for guitars, including 7-string guitars OPEN A In open A tuning, the open strings make an A chord OPEN D In open D tuning, the open strings make a D chord OPEN E In open E tuning, the open strings make an E chord OPEN G... -
Page 30: About The Firmware
About the Firmware To view the firmware versions • Press on the Home Screen. • Turn to select VERSION. • Press • The firmware version is shown. - Page 31 VERSION To download the latest firmware Update application • Visit the ZOOM website (http://www.zoom.co.jp). To prepare to update the firmware • Confirm that the POWER switch is set to OFF . • While pressing both , connect the unit to a computer using the USB cable. • The FIRMWARE UPDATE screen appears. To update the firmware • Launch the firmware update application on your computer, and execute the update.
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Page 32: Restoring The To Its Factory
About the Firmware To complete updating • When the has finished updating, “Complete!” appears on the display. • Disconnect the USB cable. HINT • Updating the firmware will not erase saved patch memories. Restoring the to its Factory Default Settings 1. To use the All Initialize function • While pressing , set the POWER switch to ON. • The All Initialize screen appears. -
Page 33: Effect Types And Parameters
Effect Types and Parameters Body Types Round Shoulder Dreadnought Best for guitars with round shoulders, such Best for dreadnought guitars, such as the as the Gibson J-45. Martin D-28. Square Shoulder Orchestra Best for guitars with square shoulders, Best for orchestra guitars, such as the such as the Gibson Hummingbird. - Page 34 Effect Types and Parameters Model Types D-28 D-18 D-45 000-28 Dreadnought Dreadnought Dreadnought Triple 0 Body characteristics Body characteristics Body characteristics Body characteristics o f a M a r t i n D - 2 8 , o f a M a r t i n D - 18 , o f a M a r t i n D - 4 5 , o f a M a r t i n 0 0 0 - which is a standard...
- Page 35 Parameter Parameter range Effect type Effect explanation This is a jet sound like an ADA flanger. Flanger Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Depth 0–100 Rate 0–50 Reso -10–10 Page01 Sets the depth of the modulation. Sets the speed of the modulation. Adjusts the intensity of the modulation resonance. PreD 0–50 0–100...
- Page 36 Effect Types and Parameters ZOOM's unique noise reduction cuts noise during pauses in playing without affecting the tone. Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 THRSH 1–25 DETCT GtrIn, EfxIn Level 0–150 Page01 Adjusts the effect sensitivity. Sets control signal detection level. Adjusts the output level.
- Page 37 Chorus This effect mixes a shifted pitch with the original sound to add movement and thickness. Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Depth 0–100 Rate 1–50 0–100 Page01 Adjusts the amount of effected sound Sets the depth of the modulation. Sets the speed of the modulation. that is mixed with the original sound.
- Page 38 Effect Types and Parameters [DELAY] This long delay has a maximum length of 4000 ms. Delay Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Time 1–4000 F .B 0–100 0–100 Page01 Adjusts the amount of effected sound Sets the delay time. Adjusts the feedback amount. that is mixed with the original sound.
- Page 39 StompDly By turning the feedback up on this stomp-style delay, you can make it self-oscillate. Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 E.LVL 0–120 F .B 0–100 Time 1–600 Page01 Adjusts amount of effect sound Adjusts the feedback amount. Sets the delay time. mixed with original sound. Sync OFF , –...
- Page 40 Effect Types and Parameters Spring This reverb effect simulates a spring reverb. Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Decay 1–30 Tone 0–10 0–100 Page01 Adjusts the amount of effected sound Sets the duration of the reverberations. Adjusts the tone. that is mixed with the original sound. PreD 1–100 Level...
- Page 41 SlapBack This reverb creates a repeating echo effect. Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Time 0–1000 Decay 1–30 0–100 Page01 Adjusts the amount of effected sound Sets the delay time. Sets the duration of the reverberations. that is mixed with the original sound. F .B 0–100 Tone...
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Page 42: Troubleshooting
There is a lot of noise about 5 hours with alkaline batteries. • Check shielded cables for defects. • Use only a genuine ZOOM AC adapter. The sound distorts strangely/has an odd timbre • Adjust input sensitivity ( →... -
Page 43: Specifications
S/N (equivalent input noise) 120dB Noise floor (residual noise) -100dBm Power AC adapter DC9V (center minus plug) 500mA (ZOOM AD-16) Batteries 8 hours of continuous operation using 4 AA alkaline batteries Dimensions 160.3mm(D) x 108mm(W) x 54.9mm(H) Firmware update Weight 630g (Not including batteries) •... -
Page 44: Zoom Corporation
The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. ZOOM CORPORATION 4-4-3 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 Japan http://www.zoom.co.jp Z2I-1597-01... -
Page 45: Quick Guide
Set the phase of the mic voltage used on the mic input input ZOOM CORPORATION 4-4-3 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 Japan http://www.zoom.co.jp © 2013 ZOOM CORPORATION Copying or reproduction of this document in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Z2I-1606-01...