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. Keep this manual in a convenient place for reference when necessary.
Usage and safety precautions Safety Precautions Usage Precautions Interference with other electrical equipment In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions that you must read to prevent accidents. The meanings of these symbols are as follows: In consideration of safety, the has been designed to minimize the emission of electromagnetic radiation from the device and to minimize external electromagnetic interference.
Introduction More advanced user interface We have made the stompbox-style user interface developed for our G series even more advanced. An Overview Display that allows you to see all the effects being used in the patch at a glance has been added to the 4 Unit Displays. Detailed emulations of amp and cabinet characteristics The delivers studio-quality sound with precise emulations of circuit operations and tube amp characteristics along with cabinets modeled using impulse responses.
Part names Front panel Overview Display TYPE keys Unit Display Parameter knobs (In explanations, these will be shown like this: ) Footswitches FS1–FS4 TUNER switch BANK/SCROLL switches Mode switch TAP switch Rear panel INPUT jack AUX IN jack OUTPUT jacks Pedal switch Portable music player, etc.
Part names Control knob/enter key MENU key MASTER LEVEL knob Expression pedal BOOST knob TONE knob CONTROL IN jack PHONES jack USB port POWER switch DC 9V AC adapter connector Dedicated AC adapter (AD-16) FP01/FP02 Headphones Computer 5
Turning the power on To turn the power on t -PXFS UIF BNQMJmFS T WPMVNF BMM UIF XBZ t $POOFDU UIF "$ BEBQUFS CFGPSF TFUUJOH UIF 108&3 TXJUDI UP 0/ t 5VSO UIF QPXFS PG ZPVS HVJUBS BNQMJmFS PS 1" TZTUFN PO BOE SBJTF JUT WPMVNF HINT The TUBSUT VQ JO UIF NPEF VTFE XIFO UIF 108&3 TXJUDI XBT MBTU UVSOFE 0'' Using the eco setting When eco mode is ON, the will automatically turn off if it is not used for 10 hours.
Display information Display in STOMP mode Overview Display HINT The effects currently shown on the 4 Unit Displays have white backgrounds. Unit Display Standard effect Parameter names Parameter values Large effect Parameter names Parameter values Switching unit display contents Press to switch between showing parameters and effect names.
Display information Display in MEMORY mode Overview Display Unit Display Patch name Patch number 8
Adjusting effects Press to change to STOMP mode. Turning effects ON/OFF t 1SFTT . t 5IJT UVSOT UIBU FGGFDU 0/ 0'' [OFF] [ON] NOTE has special functions for some effect types. The parameter function assigned to shown on the Unit Display with white letters on a dark background. Ordinary 0/ 0'' 40-0 0/ 0'' Selecting effect types t 1SFTT .
Adjusting effects NOTE The allows you to combine up to 9 effects in whatever order you like. If limits on the processing DBQBCJMJUZ PS UIF OVNCFS PG VOJUT VTFE BSF FYDFFEFE B 130$&44 07&3'-08 XBSOJOH XJMM BQQFBS BOE effects will be bypassed. To end bypassing, delete some effects or change their types. Overview Display Unit Display Selecting effect categories t 8IJMF QSFTTJOH BOE IPMEJOH , press .
Adjusting effects Adjusting parameters t 5VSO , , and . HINT 1BSBNFUFS BEKVTUNFOUT BSF TBWFE BVUPNBUJDBMMZ NOTE 4FU 5JNF 3BUF BOE PUIFS FGGFDU QBSBNFUFST UP NVTJDBM OPUFT UP TZOD UIFN UP UIF UFNQP Scrolling effect displays t 1SFTT , . t 1SFTT SFQFBUFEMZ UP TDSPMM UIF FGGFDU EJTQMBZT ê Note about effect displays You can check the effects the is using at a glance on the Overview Display. The effects currently shown on the Unit Displays have white backgrounds.
Adjusting effects Adding effects t $POmSN UIBU UIF 0WFSWJFX %JTQMBZ TIPXT UIF )PNF 4DSFFO t 1SFTT UP PQFO UIF .&/6 TDSFFO t 5VSO to select ADD. NOTE If 9 effects are already in use, ADD will not be shown. t 1SFTT to open the ADD screen. t 5VSO to select where the effect will be added.
Adjusting effects t " TIJFME XJMM CF BEEFE UP UIF 6OJU %JTQMBZ t 1SFTT to select the effect type. Unit Display Overview Display Completing the addition of effects t 5VSO t 1SFTT UP TFMFDU &9*5 .
Adjusting effects Deleting effects t $POmSN UIBU UIF 0WFSWJFX %JTQMBZ TIPXT UIF )PNF 4DSFFO t 1SFTT UP PQFO UIF .&/6 TDSFFO t 5VSO UP TFMFDU %&-&5& t 1SFTT t 5VSO UP PQFO UIF %&-&5& TDSFFO to select the effect to delete. t 1SFTT . t 1SFTT to delete the effect.
Adjusting effects HINT Turn t 5VSO t 1SFTT to cancel deletion. UP TFMFDU &9*5 . t 5IF )PNF 4DSFFO SFPQFOT Changing the effect order t $POmSN UIBU UIF 0WFSWJFX %JTQMBZ TIPXT UIF )PNF 4DSFFO t 1SFTT UP PQFO UIF .&/6 TDSFFO t 5VSO to select CHAIN. t 1SFTT to open the CHAIN screen.
Adjusting effects t 5VSO t 1SFTT t 5VSO to select the effect to swap. UP DPOmSN UIF FGGFDU UP TXBQ to swap with the next effect in the chain. t 1SFTT t 5VSO t 1SFTT to end selection of the effect. UP TFMFDU &9*5 .
Using the output booster The output booster function affects the signal just before output, emulating a tube booster. Setting the boost level t 5VSO . NOTE t 5VSO BMM UIF XBZ UP UIF MFGU UP UVSO CPPTU 0'' t 5VSOJOH UIJT SJHIU JODSFBTFT UIF CPPTU BNPVOU Adjusting the audio quality t 5VSO . Knob centered Frequencies are not adjusted. Knob turned left Low frequencies are emphasized. Knob turned right High frequencies are emphasized. Adjusting the master level t 5VSO .
Using patches Selecting patches Switching patches t 1SFTT . t 4XJUDI UP .&.03: NPEF Overview Display Unit Display NOTE The selected patch has a white background. Switching banks t *O .&.03: NPEF QSFTT , . t 5IJT DIBOHFT UIF CBOL ê NOTE t 1SFTT BOE IPME , to change banks continuously. t 4FF 1 GPS JOGPSNBUJPO BCPVU UIF QSFTFMFDU GVODUJPO UIBU FOBCMFT DIBOHJOH UP CBOLT XJUI EJTUBOU numbers.
Using patches Setting independent patch parameters Entering patch setting mode t $POmSN UIBU UIF 0WFSWJFX %JTQMBZ TIPXT UIF )PNF 4DSFFO t 1SFTT UP PQFO UIF .&/6 TDSFFO t 5VSO UP TFMFDU 1"5$) t 1SFTT UP PQFO UIF 1"5$) TDSFFO Adjusting patch levels t 5VSO t 1SFTT t 5VSO UP TFMFDU -&7&- . to set the patch level.
Using patches NOTE The setting range is 0–120. t 1SFTT UP DPOmSN UIF QBUDI MFWFM Changing patch names t 5VSO t 1SFTT t 5VSO t 1SFTT to select the character to change. UP DPOmSN UIF DIBSBDUFS UP DIBOHF to change the character.
Using patches NOTE t 5IF DIBSBDUFST BOE TZNCPMT UIBU DBO CF VTFE BSF BT GPMMPXT h ! <> ? @ | \ ^ _ TQBDF "o; Bo[ o t 1SFTT BOE IPME to change the character type. Ending patch setting mode t 1SFTT to end patch setting mode. t 5IF )PNF 4DSFFO SFPQFOT Saving patches t $POmSN UIBU UIF 0WFSWJFX %JTQMBZ TIPXT UIF )PNF 4DSFFO t 1SFTT UP PQFO UIF .
Using patches t 5VSO t 1SFTT t 5VSO to select where the patch will be saved. UP DPOmSN XIFSF UIF QBUDI XJMM CF TBWFE UP TFMFDU :&4 HINT Select NO to cancel saving the patch. t 1SFTT to save the patch. Swapping patches t $POmSN UIBU UIF 0WFSWJFX %JTQMBZ TIPXT UIF )PNF 4DSFFO t 1SFTT UP PQFO UIF .
Using patches t 5VSO t 1SFTT t 5VSO t 1SFTT t 5VSO UP TFMFDU 48"1 UP PQFO UIF 48"1 TDSFFO to select the patch to be swapped. UP DPOmSN UIF QBUDI UP CF TXBQQFE UP TFMFDU :&4 HINT Select NO to cancel swapping. t 1SFTT to swap the patches.
Changing USB audio settings Opening the USB AUDIO screen t $POmSN UIBU UIF 0WFSWJFX %JTQMBZ TIPXT UIF )PNF 4DSFFO t 1SFTT UP PQFO UIF .&/6 TDSFFO t 5VSO to select USB. t 1SFTT to open the USB AUDIO screen.
Changing USB audio settings Adjusting the USB audio monitoring balance t 0O UIF 64# "6%*0 TDSFFO UVSO t 1SFTT t 5VSO UP TFMFDU .0/*503 #"-"/$& . to adjust the monitoring balance. NOTE t 5IJT BEKVTUT UIF CBMBODF CFUXFFO UIF %"8 TPGUXBSF DPNQVUFS PVUQVU BOE UIF EJSFDU NPOJUPSJOH TJHOBMT t 5IF TFUUJOH SBOHF JT o t 5IF CBMBODF XJMM CF POMZ UIF EJSFDU MJWF JOQVU TJHOBM XIFO TFU UP BOE POMZ UIF PVUQVU GSPN UIF %"8 software (computer) when set to 100.
Changing USB audio settings Adjusting the recording level t 0O UIF 64# "6%*0 TDSFFO UVSO t 1SFTT t 5VSO UP TFMFDU 3&$03%*/( ("*/ . to adjust the recording level.
Changing various settings Opening the SETUP screen t $POmSN UIBU UIF 0WFSWJFX %JTQMBZ TIPXT UIF )PNF 4DSFFO t 1SFTT UP PQFO UIF .&/6 TDSFFO t 5VSO UP TFMFDU 4&561 t 1SFTT UP PQFO UIF 4&561 TDSFFO Setting the auto save function t 0O UIF 4&561 TDSFFO UVSO t 1SFTT UP TFMFDU 4:45&. UP PQFO UIF 4:45&.
Changing various settings t 0O UIF 4:45&. TDSFFO UVSO t 1SFTT t 5VSO UP TFMFDU "650 4"7& . UP TFU "650 4"7& UP 0/ 0'' NOTE When set to OFF, no patch or effect parameters will be saved automatically. t 1SFTT UP DPOmSN UIF BVUP TBWF TFUUJOH Note about switching patches When AUTO SAVE is set to OFF, if you try to switch patches after changing any parameters, a message will appear asking to save the parameter changes. To save changes to parameters before switching patches, select YES.
Changing various settings Setting up an external pedal This setting makes 2 pedal effects usable, with the pedal effect selected second assigned to the external pedal. t 0O UIF 4&561 TDSFFO UVSO t 1SFTT t 5VSO t 1SFTT UP TFMFDU &95 1%- .
Changing various settings Setting the preselect function With this setting, pressing , to change the bank only changes what is shown on the display until you press t 0O UIF 4&561 TDSFFO UVSO t 1SFTT t 5VSO t 1SFTT to confirm the patch change. UP TFMFDU 13&4&- .
Changing various settings Setting the eco mode When eco mode is on, the hours. will automatically turn off if not used for 10 t 0O UIF 4&561 TDSFFO UVSO t 1SFTT UP PQFO UIF 4:45&. TDSFFO t 0O UIF 4&561 TDSFFO UVSO t 1SFTT t 5VSO t 1SFTT UP TFMFDU 4:45&. to select eco. .
Changing various settings Adjusting the display contrast t 0O UIF 4&561 TDSFFO UVSO UP TFMFDU -$% $/5345 t 1SFTT UP PQFO UIF -$% $0/53"45 TDSFFO t 5VSO to select a display to adjust its contrast. t 1SFTT t 5VSO UP DPOmSN UIF EJTQMBZ to adjust the contrast.
Using the tuner Using the tuner Activating the tuner t $POmSN UIBU UIF 0WFSWJFX %JTQMBZ TIPXT UIF )PNF 4DSFFO t 1SFTT . t 5IJT FOBCMFT UIF UVOFS NOTE Whenever the Overview Display shows any other screen, press to reopen the Home Screen. Tuning a guitar t 1MBZ UIF PQFO TUSJOH UIBU ZPV XBOU UP UVOF BOE BEKVTU JUT QJUDI Chromatic tuner The name of the nearest note and the pitch accuracy are shown.
Using the tuner Closing the tuner t 1SFTT XIFO UIF 56/&3 TDSFFO PS .&/6 TDSFFO JT PQFO t 5IF )PNF 4DSFFO SFPQFOT Changing the tuner settings Opening the TUNER MENU screen t $POmSN UIBU UIF 0WFSWJFX %JTQMBZ TIPXT UIF 56/&3 TDSFFO PS )PNF Screen. t 1SFTT UP PQFO UIF 56/&3 .
Using the tuner t 1SFTT UP PQFO UIF 56/&3 .&/6 TDSFFO Changing the tuner mode t 0O UIF 56/&3 .&/6 TDSFFO UVSO t 1SFTT t 5VSO UP TFMFDU 065165 . UP TFU JU UP #:1"44 .65& PS &''&$5 BYPASS When the tuner is operating, the sound is output without any effects. MUTE When the tuner is operating, no sound is output. EFFECT When the tuner is operating, the sound processed by the selected patch is output.
Using the tuner Changing the standard pitch of the tuner t 0O UIF 56/&3 .&/6 TDSFFO UVSO t 1SFTT t 5VSO UP TFMFDU $"-*#3"5*0/ . to change the standard pitch.
Using the tuner Changing the tuner type t 0O UIF 56/&3 .&/6 TDSFFO UVSO t 1SFTT t 5VSO UP TFMFDU 5:1& . to select the tuner type. CHROMATIC The chromatic tuner shows the nearest pitch name (semitone) and how far the input sound is from that pitch. Other tuner types Depending on the selected type, the nearest string name and how far the sound input is from that pitch are shown. The following tuner types can be selected.
Using the tuner Using flat tuning t 0O UIF 56/&3 .&/6 TDSFFO UVSO t 1SFTT t 5VSO UP TFMFDU '-"5 . to change the flat tuning. NOTE t :PV DBO ESPQ UIF UVOJOH CZ POF x 1), two ( x 2) or three ( Y TFNJUPOFT t %SPQ UVOJOH JT OPU QPTTJCMF XIFO UIF 5:1& JT TFU UP $)30.
Using rhythms Selecting a rhythm t 1SFTT UP DIBOHF UP 450.1 NPEF t 1SFTT to select a rhythm. Playing a rhythm t 1SFTT for the unit using the rhythm effect. t 5IF SIZUIN TUBSUT QMBZJOH HINT t %VSJOH SIZUIN QMBZCBDL ZPV DBO TXJUDI CFUXFFO 450.1 BOE .&.03: NPEFT t *G ZPV DIBOHF B QBUDI EVSJOH SIZUIN QMBZCBDL UIF SIZUIN XJMM TUPQ Stopping a rhythm t %VSJOH SIZUIN QMBZCBDL QSFTT for the unit using the rhythm.
Using rhythms Setting rhythms Selecting rhythm patterns t 5VSO for the unit using the rhythm. NOTE 4FF 1 GPS JOGPSNBUJPO BCPVU UIF QBUUFSOT Adjusting the rhythm tempo t 5VSO for the unit using the rhythm. NOTE t 5IF TFUUJOH SBOHF JT o CQN t 5IJT UFNQP TFUUJOH JT VTFE CZ FWFSZ FGGFDU SIZUINT BOE UIF MPPQFS Adjusting the rhythm volume t 5VSO for the unit using the rhythm effect. NOTE The setting range is 0–100.
Using the looper Selecting the looper t 1SFTT UP DIBOHF UP 450.1 NPEF t 1SFTT to select the looper. Mono looper Stereo looper NOTE The looper has two types: mono and stereo. Recording and playing phrases Recording phrases t 1SFTT for the unit using the looper effect. t 5IJT TUBSUT SFDPSEJOH t 3FDPSEJOH TUPQT BOE MPPQ QMBZCBDL TUBSUT If the recording time is set to "MANUAL" Loop playback will start when you press time is reached.
Using the looper If the recording time is set to a musical note Loop playback will start when the set recording time is reached. HINT %VSJOH QISBTF SFDPSEJOH BOE QMBZCBDL TXJUDIJOH UP .&.03: NPEF XJMM OPU JOUFSSVQU JU NOTE t %VSJOH SIZUIN QMBZCBDL SFDPSEJOH XJMM TUBSU BGUFS UIF QSFDPVOU t $IBOHJOH B QBUDI XJMM TUPQ QISBTF SFDPSEJOH BOE QMBZCBDL .PSFPWFS UIJT XJMM EFMFUF UIF QISBTF SFDPSEJOH data.
Using the looper Deleting phrases t 8IFO MPPQ QMBZCBDL JT TUPQQFE QSFTT BOE IPME the looper effect. for the unit using t 5IJT EFMFUFT UIF QISBTF Setting the looper Setting the looper recording time t 5VSO for the unit using the looper effect. NOTE t 5IF TFUUJOH PQUJPOT JODMVEF .
Using the looper Setting the UNDO function t 5VSO GPS UIF VOJU VTJOH UIF MPPQFS FGGFDU UP TFU JU UP 0/ 0'' NOTE When UNDO is ON, the recording time will become as follows. t .POP MPPQFS TFDPOET t 4UFSFP MPPQFS TFDPOET HINT When UNDO is enabled, you can press for 1 second during playback to undo the last overdub. By pressing GPS TFDPOE BHBJO ZPV DBO SFTUPSF 3&%0 UIF SFDPSEJOH UIBU XBT KVTU VOEPOF Setting how loop playback stops t 5VSO for the unit using the looper effect.
Using the pedal Selecting the pedal effect t 1SFTT UP DIBOHF UP 450.1 NPEF t 1SFTT to select the pedal effect. NOTE To select the pedal category, press while pressing and holding while pressing and holding , or press . Turning the pedal effect ON/OFF t 1SFTT down.
Setting the tempo The tempo is used for the looper, rhythm, and delay. In addition, some modulation effects can be synchronized. To synchronize the tempo, select an effect that can be synchronized in advance and set a synchronizable parameter, such as "Time" or "Rate" to a musical note (" " or " ") value. t 1SFTT at least twice at the desired tempo. t 5IJT TFUT UIF UFNQP HINT :PV DBO UVSO to further adjust the tempo while the tempo pop-up is open.
Using as an audio interface The system requirements are as follows. Compatible OS Windows Windows® 7 (32-bit, 64-bit) Windows® 8.1 (32-bit, 64-bit) Windows® 10 (32-bit, 64-bit) 32-bit: Intel® Pentium® 4 1.8GHz or faster, RAM 1GB or more 64-bit: Intel® Pentium® DualCore 2.7GHz or faster, RAM 2GB or more Mac OS X 10.9/10.10/10.11 Intel® CoreDuo 1.83GHz or faster RAM 1GB or more Quantization (bit-rate) 16-bit Sampling frequency 44.
Adjusting the pedal Calibrating the sensitivity t 5VSO UIF QPXFS TXJUDI 0/ XIJMF QSFTTJOH . t 0QFSBUF UIF QFEBM BT JOTUSVDUFE PO UIF EJTQMBZ BOE QSFTT when required. t $PNQMFUF XJMM BQQFBS CFGPSF QMBZ NPEF CFDPNFT BDUJWF NOTE Calibrate in the following cases. – Stepping on the pedal has little effect. – The volume and tone changes greatly even when the pedal is only pressed lightly.
Restoring default settings and patches t 8IJMF QSFTTJOH t 5VSO TFU UIF 108&3 TXJUDI UP 0/ UP TFMFDU :&4 HINT Select NO to cancel initialization. t 1SFTT to initialize. t $PNQMFUF XJMM BQQFBS PO UIF EJTQMBZ XIFO JOJUJBMJ[JOH DPNQMFUFT HINT &YFDVUJOH UIF "MM *OJUJBMJ[F GVODUJPO XJMM SFTUPSF BMM UIF TFUUJOHT PG UIF , including its patches, to factory defaults. Do not use this function unless you are certain that you want to do this.
Updating the firmware Checking the firmware version t $POmSN UIBU UIF 0WFSWJFX %JTQMBZ TIPXT UIF )PNF 4DSFFO t 1SFTT UP PQFO UIF .&/6 TDSFFO t 5VSO UP TFMFDU 4&561 t 1SFTT t 5VSO t 1SFTT UP PQFO UIF 4&561 TDSFFO UP TFMFDU 4:45&. UP PQFO UIF 4:45&.
Updating the firmware t 5VSO t 1SFTT UP TFMFDU 7&34*0/ and check the version.
Updating the firmware Updating the firmware To download the latest firmware Visit the ZOOM Website (http://www.zoom.co.jp/). t $POOFDU UIF t 8IJMF QSFTTJOH CPUI to a computer using a USB cable. and TFU UIF 108&3 TXJUDI UP 0/ t -BVODI UIF WFSTJPO VQEBUF BQQMJDBUJPO PO ZPVS DPNQVUFS BOE FYFDVUF UIF update. NOTE HINT Do not disconnect the USB cable during the update. See the ZOOM website for instructions about how to use the application.
Troubleshooting No sound or very low volume An effect is not working t $POmSN UIBU UIF 108&3 TXJUDI JT TFU UP t *G MJNJUT PO FGGFDU QSPDFTTJOH DBQBDJUZ “ON”.
Rhythm List No. PatternName TimSig No. PatternName TimSig No.
Specifications Effect types 80 types Number of simultaneous effects 9 Number of user patches 200 Sampling frequency 44.
FCC regulation warning (for U.S.A.) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, QVSTVBOU UP 1BSU PG UIF '$$ 3VMFT 5IFTF MJNJUT BSF EFTJHOFE UP QSPWJEF SFBTPOBCMF QSPUFDUJPO against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
