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Operation Manual

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Thank you for selecting the ZOOM G1u (hereafter simply called the "G1u").

Please take the time to read this manual carefully to get the most out of the

unit and to ensure optimum performance and reliability.

Keep this manual at hand for future reference.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS / Usage Precautions · · · · · 2

Terms Used in This Manual ··················3

Controls and Functions / Connections · · · · · · · · · 4

Selecting a Patch for Playing · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6

Using the Tuner ····························8

Using the Rhythm Function · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10

Using the Looping Function · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 12

Editing a Patch · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 14

Storing/Copying Patches · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 16

Restoring Factory Defaults ·················17

Changing the Way Patches Are Called Up ······18

Using a Foot Switch or Pedal ················18

Using a foot switch ·······················18

Using an expression pedal · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·19

Using the G1u as an Audio Interface · · · · · · · · · · 20

About ZFX Tools · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·20

Effect Types and Parameters · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 21

Explanation of symbols ····················21

PATCH LEVEL ··························21

COMP/EFX module ·····················21

DRIVE module ·························22

EQ module ····························23

ZNR/AMP module · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·23

MODULATION module ··················24

DELAY module · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·25

REVERB module ·······················26

Rhythm Function Preset Patterns ············27

Checking the G1u Version · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 27

Troubleshooting · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 27

Specifications · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Rear cover

Contents

Summary of content (21 pages)

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Operation Manual Thank you for selecting the ZOOM G1u (hereafter simply called the "G1u"). Please take the time to read this manual carefully to get the most out of the unit and to ensure optimum performance and reliability. Keep this manual at hand for future reference.
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Terms Used in This Manual SAFETY PRECAUTIONS / Usage Precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented. The meanings of these symbols are as follows: This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and handle the device incorrectly, serious injury or death could result. This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous matters.
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Controls and Functions / Connections Controls and Functions / Connections [VALUE] knob This knob serves for changing parameter values and setting the level of the overall patch. Top Panel Module selector [STORE] key Switches between play mode, rhythm mode, and edit mode. In edit mode, the knob selects the module/parameter for operation. Serves for storing edited patches in memory and for copying patches to another location.
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Selecting a Patch for Playing (Play Mode) This section explains basic functions of the play mode. 1 Selecting a Patch for Playing (Play Mode) 3 Select a patch Use the foot switches. Turn power on Press the [Q] foot switch to call up the next higher patch. The volume control on the connected amplifier should be turned down. When using the unit with an AC adapter Plug the cable from the adapter into the [DC IN] jack. The unit cycles through patches in the order A0 – A9 ... J0 – J9 g 00 – 09 ...
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Using the Tuner Using the Tuner 2 To use the tuner function of the G1u, the built-in effects must be bypassed (temporarily turned off) or muted (original sound and effect sound turned off). 1 The right side of the display shows a symbol that indicates by how much the tuning is off. Pitch is high Pitch is correct • Setting the G1u to the bypass condition In play mode or rhythm mode (g p. 10), press both [W]/[Q] foot switches together.
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Using the Rhythm Function (Rhythm Mode) This section describes how to use the built-in rhythm function that plays realistic drum sounds in various patterns. 1 Using the Rhythm Function (Rhythm Mode) 4 Adjust the rhythm volume Turn the [VALUE] knob. The current setting (0 – 30) is shown briefly on the display. Select rhythm mode Set the Module selector to the "RHYTHM" position. 5 The number of the currently selected rhythm pattern (01 – 40) appears on the display.
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Using the Looping Function (Looping Mode) The G1u has a built-in looping function that can record and repeat up to five seconds of your play or record phrases as an overdub. This section describes how to use the looping mode. 1 Select looping mode LP In play mode, press both [W]/[Q] foot switches together and wait until the indication changes from "bP" to "Mt" and then to "LP". When "LP" is shown, release the switches. NOTE 2 In looping mode, delay effects are disabled.
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Editing a Patch (Edit Mode) Editing a Patch (Edit Mode) 2 The patches of the G1u can be freely edited by changing the effect type used by the various modules and by changing the parameter settings. Try editing the currently selected patch to create your own sound.
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Storing/Copying Patches (Store Mode) An edited patch can be stored in the user-editable banks (A – J). It is also possible to store an existing patch in another location to create a copy. 1 2 3 Patches of the preset banks (0 – 9) are read-only. No patches can be stored or copied into these locations. If you press the [STORE] key while a patch from the preset area is selected, the patch "A0" (bank A, patch number 0) will be selected automatically as default store/copy target.
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Changing the Way Patches Are Called Up Using a Foot Switch or Pedal • Edit mode/Store mode The foot switch has no effect. This section describes how to change the patch selection method of the G1u to "pre-select". In this mode, you first select the patch to use next, and then perform an additional step to activate the patch. 1. Turn power to the G1u on while holding down the [Q] foot switch. The indication "PrE-SElEct" scrolls on the display. 3.
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Using the G1u as an Audio Interface When the G1u is connected to a computer via the USB port, it can function as an audio interface for the computer. The operating environment conditions for this type of use are as follows. n Compatible operating systems • Windows XP SP2 or later Windows Vista or later • MacOS X (version 10.4.6 or later/10.5 or later n Quantization 16-bit n Sampling frequencies 32 kHz / 44.
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Effect Types and Parameters Effect Types and Parameters Pedal Vox V1 V9 1 9 O1 O9 Z CLEAN C This effect simulates a vintage Vox wah pedal at half-open. Higher settings shift the emphasized frequency upwards. Zoom original flat clean sound. Z MP1 Pedal Cry M This effect simulates a vintage Jen Crybaby pedal at half-open. Higher settings shift the emphasized frequency upwards. Z DREAM N EXTREME DS Selects the effect type for the DRIVE module.
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Effect Types and Parameters C0 C9 Effect Types and Parameters Combo & ZNR Vibrato Combination of ZNR with amp simulator that recreates the sound of a combo amp with closed-back cabinet. The right-digit value controls ZNR sensitivity. This is an effect with automatic vibrato. Higher right-digit settings emphasize the vibrato intensity.
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Effect Types and Parameters Checking the G1u Version Rhythm Function Preset Patterns Analog Delay A1 A9 P1 P9 This effect simulates an analog delay with a long delay time of up to 5000 msec. The right-digit setting values control the mixing ratio of the effect sound and the feedback amount.
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Specifications Effect types Effect modules Patch memory Sampling frequency A/D converter D/A converter Signal processing Frequency response Display 67 max. 8 simultaneous modules User banks: 10 patches x 10 banks = 100 Preset banks: 10 patches x 10 banks = 100 Total 200 patches 96 kHz 24 bit 64 times oversampling 24 bit 128 times oversampling 32 bit 20 Hz – 40 kHz +1.0 dB -4.
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• The preset area of banks 0 – 9 contains the same patches as A – J. PATCH LIST A B PATCH NAME COMMENT 0 ArenaLd Sharp-edged high-gain lead sound using MS DRIVE with Delay and Arena reverb added. 1 OGRhythm 2 • We recommend you to adjust the Noise Reduction parameter according to your guitars, amps and recording or performance situation.
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PATCH LIST PATCH NAME 0 E F G FdComp PATCH LIST PATCH NAME COMMENT Fender Twin Reverb and compressor. Great for clean funk rhythm playing. 0 Comprs 1 Auto Wah COMMENT Single knob compressor. Turn up the sensitivity for that pumping eﬀect. 1 FullVx Overdriven Vox AC30 with room reverb. The reverb adds a unique closed back like sound. 2 TexasMan Texas blues sound of a Fender Bassman on 10. The sound responds to the guitar's volume knob. Great for blues.
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ZFX Tools Startup Guide ZFX Tools is an application combining a number of useful functions. It includes a recorder that makes it easy to capture your instrument, a sound-coordinated rhythm machine that gives you a virtual drummer and bassist, an editor with an intuitive mouse-based interface, a librarian function for managing patches, and a precision tuner. In addition, a search function lets you download the latest patches or rhythms and access a vast assortment of preset patches and rhythm patterns.
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ZFX Tools Startup Guide Startup Recording an Instrument Connect the G1u to the computer Use the search function to find a patch and rhythm pattern When you connect the G1u to the computer, ZFX Tools starts up automatically, and the main screen such as shown below appears. • Windows: Double-click the "ZFX Tools" shortcut that was created on the Desktop. G1u • MacOS X: Open the "Applications" folder and then the "ZFX Tools" folder, and double-click "ZFX Tools.app".
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Ableton Live Lite 7 ZOOM Edition Startup Guide Ableton Live Lite 7 ZOOM Edition Startup Guide This guide explains how to install Ableton Live Lite 7 ZOOM Edition (hereafter simply called "Live Lite 7") on a computer, make connections and settings for this unit and record. Live Lite 7 installation Connections and preparation To connect this unit to a computer running Windows Vista (or Windows XP) and to enable audio input/output, perform the following steps.
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Continued from overleaf Live Lite 7 installation From the "File" menu of Live Lite 7, select "New Live Set". Connections and preparation Adjust the track recording level while playing your instrument. To obtain the optimum recording level, turn up the master volume control on the G1u until just before the level meter registers in red. Windows Vista/XP Using Live Lite 7 to record To start recording, first click the Record button to set the application to the recording standby mode.