Operation Manual

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Thank you very much for purchasing a ZOOM   (hereafter, " ").
Please read this manual carefully to fully understand the functions of the   so that 
you can make the most of it for many years.
Keep this manual in a convenient location and refer to it as necessary.
Operation Manual
Contents
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Manufacturer names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 
The names are used only to illustrate sonic characteristics and do not indicate any affiliation with the Zoom Corporation.
Usage and Safety Precautions  ………… 2
Introduction ………………………………… 3
Names of parts  …………………………… 4
Connecting a guitar  ……………………… 6
Connecting output devices ……………… 6
Turning the power on  …………………… 7
Setting the pickup type …………………… 8
Setting the volume………………………… 8
Setting the source guitar type…………… 9
Adjusting the equalization  ……………… 10
Adjusting the reverb ……………………… 10
Using the boost function ………………… 11
Using the anti-feedback function  ……… 11
Using the tuner  …………………………… 12
Setting the type of batteries used ……… 12
Connecting audio equipment …………… 13
Updating the rmware …………………… 14
Troubleshooting …………………………… 15
Specications ……………………………… 15

Summary of content (16 pages)

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Operation Manual Thank you very much for purchasing a ZOOM (hereafter, " "). Please read this manual carefully to fully understand the functions of the so that you can make the most of it for many years. Keep this manual in a convenient location and refer to it as necessary.
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Usage and Safety Precautions Safety Precautions In this operation manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions that you must read to prevent accidents. The meanings of these symbols are as follows. Usage and Safety Precautions Something that could cause serious injury Warning or death. Something that could cause injury or Caution damage to the equipment. Other symbols used An action that is mandatory. An action that is prohibited.
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Introduction Acoustic remodeling that restores body tone High-quality preamp that can be used with many pickups Introduction The 16 source guitar type presets simulate the sonic characteristics of a variety of acoustic guitars with different body shapes and material properties. By choosing a source guitar according to the guitar that you are using, you can share the original rich and beautiful tone of your acoustic guitar with audiences during live performances.
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Names of parts Front Panel Source guitar knob Names of parts Equalizer knobs Reverb knob Clipping indicator Pickup selection switch Volume knob Boost knob Tuner Anti-feedback switch Tuner indicator Tuners switch 4 Power indicator Boost indicator Boost switch
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Rear Panel BALANCED OUT jack POWER (eco) switch PRE/POST switch Names of parts DC 9V AC adapter connector GROUND LIFT switch 1: GND 2: HOT 3: COLD Left Panel OUTPUT jacks Right panel USB port GUITAR INPUT jack 5
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Connecting a guitar Use a shielded cable to connect a guitar to the . Connecting a guitar/Connecting output devices Acoustic guitar Connecting output devices Connect the to a PA system, acoustic guitar amp or other output device. To use headphones, connect them to the 1/MONO/PHONES jack.
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Turning the power on • Minimize the volume of the output device. • Prepare the power source. Using batteries Connect the AD-16 adapter to the . Open the battery cover on the bottom of the unit and install batteries into the battery compartment. Turning the power on Using an AC adapter • Set the power switch to "ON" or "eco".
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Setting the pickup type Adjust the operation of the according to the type of pickup used. Setting the pickup type/Setting the volume • PIEZO: This makes adjustments suitable for piezo pickups. • MAGNETIC: This makes adjustments suitable for magnetic pickups. • OFF: This turns off the pickup adjustment function. Setting the volume Turn the VOLUME knob to adjust the volume. When using active pickups: Set the VOLUME knob to the center position as the reference level.
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Setting the source guitar type By choosing a source guitar according to the guitar that you are using, body tone lost when using a pickup can be re-created, restoring the original rich and beautiful tone of your acoustic guitar. Dreadnought Best for guitars with round shoulders, such as the Gibson J series. Square Shoulder Best for dreadnought guitars, such as the Martin D series.
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Adjusting the equalization Turn the BASS, MIDDLE and TREBLE equalizer knobs to adjust the final output sound. Adjusting the equalization equalization/Adjusting the reverb Set each equalizer knob to its center position for a flat response first before adjusting the tone. • BASS: Adjust to boost or cut low frequencies. Boost to emphasize the body tone. Cut if low frequencies are too loud when strumming. • MIDDLE: Adjust to boost or cut middle frequencies. Boost to add warmth to the tone.
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Using the boost function Turn the boost knob to amplify the volume during solos or to change the volume when switching between strumming and fingerpicking. Use the BOOST switch to turn the boost ON and OFF. NOTE If the sound distorts when the boost is on, turn the VOLUME knob to adjust the volume. Using the anti-feedback function Press the anti-feedback switch to find and cut the frequency band that is causing feedback to reduce it.
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Using the tuner Press the tuner switch to turn the tuner ON and OFF. Play the open string that you want to tune and the closest pitch name LED will light. The LED meter will show the pitch error. Using the tuner/Setting the type of batteries used Tuner indicator (ON/OFF) ←Low pitch When the pitch is confirmed, the LED at the center of the meter will light green and LEDs to the left and right will light red. High pitch→ NOTE The output is muted when the tuner is on.
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Connecting audio equipment The can be connected to a mixer, recording device or other audio equipment that adjusts the sound balance. Connecting audio equipment Mixer Recording device Set when the signal is output from the BALANCED OUT jack. • PRE (button up): Output before processing by the . • POST (button down): Output after processing by the . The BALANCED OUT jack can be connected or disconnected from the ground. • CONNECT (button up): Connect to the ground pin.
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Updating the firmware To download the latest firmware, visit the ZOOM website (http://www.zoom. co.jp/). • Use a USB cable to connect the to a computer. Updating the firmware • While pressing both and , turn the POWER switch ON. • Launch the firmware update application on the computer and start the update. • The clipping indicator lights orange while the update is being executed. NOTE Do not disconnect the USB cable during a firmware update. HINT See the ZOOM website (http://www.zoom.co.
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Troubleshooting The unit will not power on • Confirm that the POWER switch is set to ON. The sound distorts strangely or has an odd timbre • Adjust the amount of boost amplification. still charged. (→ P11) • Set the pickup selection correctly for the There is no sound or output is very quiet • Check the connections. (→ P6, P13) • Sound will not be output in the tuner is on. type of pickup. (→ P8) Batteries lose their charge quickly • Confirm that you are not using manganese batteries.
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