GFX1(E).fm 1 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 Operation Manual Introduction Thank you for selecting the ZOOM GFX-1 (hereafter simply called the "GFX-1"). 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. Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GFX1(E).fm 2 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • When not using the unit for an extended period, remove the batteries from the unit. • If battery leakage has occurred, wipe the battery compartment and the battery terminals carefully to remove all remnants of battery fluid. • While using the unit, the battery compartment cover should be closed. In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented.
GFX1(E).fm 3 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 Features The GFX-1 is a sophisticated multi-effect processor for guitar with the following great features. ● Superior performance The GFX-1 provides a palette of 34 built-in high-quality effects, including a wide variation of distortion settings and flexible modulation effects. Up to nine effects can be used simultaneously. In performance and features, the GFX-1 far surpasses anything in its class.
GFX1(E).fm 4 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 Basic Terms This section explains some important terms that you will find in this manual. ● Effect module As shown in the illustration below, the effect sound of the GFX-1 is created by routing the signal through a series of different effects. Each of these effects is called an effect module.
GFX1(E).fm 5 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 BANK J BANKPATCH i 1 BANKPATCH H 1 BANKPATCH G 1 PATCH 2 BANKPATCH F PATCH 2 1 PATCH 3 BANKPATCH E PATCH 2 1 PATCH 3 BANKPATCH d PATCH 2 PATCH 4 1 PATCH 3 BANKPATCH C 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 4 PATCHPATCH 3 BANKPATCH b PATCHPATCH 2 4 1 3 BANKPATCH A PATCHPATCH 2 PATCH 4 1 3 PATCHPATCH 2 PATCH 4 PATCHPATCH 1 3 2 PATCH 4 PATCH 3 PATCHPATCH 2 PATCH 4 3 PATCH 4 PATCHPATCH 3 4 PATCH 4 ● Play mode/edit mode These terms refer to the operation state of the GFX-1.
GFX1(E).fm 6 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 Controls and Functions / Connections Top Panel DRIVE selector Selects the distortion (effect type) used in the DRIVE module. Display DRIVE LED Shows various information necessary for operation of the GFX-1, such as patch number, parameter settings, etc. Indicates the on/off status of the DRIVE module. STORE key Serves for storing an edited patch or copying an existing patch to another location.
GFX1(E).fm 7 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 Controls and Functions / Connections PLAY/EDIT selector Switches between play mode and edit mode and also serves to select the module for editing. VALUE [+] / [-] keys Serve for adjusting setting values for various items. BANK [W] / [Q] keys Serve for switching effect patch banks.
GFX1(E).fm 8 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 Controls and Functions / Connections Rear Panel [OUTPUT / PHONES] jack This jack is used for conection to a guitar amplifier or a pair of stereo headphones. A Y-splitter cable can also be used in this jack to conect the GFX-1 to two amplifiers. [INPUT] jack Connect the guitar to this jack. Connections To use the GFX-1 in a mono configuration, connect the [OUTPUT/PHONES] jack to the amplifier using a cable with mono phone plugs.
GFX1(E).fm 9 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 Controls and Functions / Connections [CONTROL IN] jack An optional expression pedal (FP01/FP02) can be connected here. [DC IN] (AC adapter) jack The dedicated AC adapter AD-0006 (9 V DC, 300 mA, center minus) can be connected here. [POWER ON/OFF] switch Serves to turn the GFX-1 on and off. To guard against inadvertently disconnecting the AC adapter cable, wind the cable around the hook, as shown in the illustration.
GFX1(E).fm 10 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 Selecting Patches for Play To try out the GFX-1, we recommend that you simply play your instrument while switching patches. Power-on Connect your instrument and guitar amp to the GFX-1, and then set the [POWER ON/OFF] switch on the rear panel to ON. Turn on the guitar amplifier and adjust the volume to a suitable position. Set GFX-1 to play mode When the [PLAY/EDIT] selector is set to a different position, set it to "PLAY".
GFX1(E).fm 11 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 Selecting Patches for Play To adjust the master volume Press one of the VALUE [+]/[-] keys to change the value. The setting range is 0 - 50. When the unit is turned off and on again, the setting will be reset to 40. HINT When using headphones, the master volume setting can be used to adjust the listening volume. Switch banks To select among the banks A - J, use the BANK [W]/[Q] keys.
GFX1(E).fm 12 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 Using the Tuner Function The GFX-1 incorporates an auto-chromatic tuner for guitars. To use the tuner function, the built-in effects must be bypassed (temporarily turned off) or muted (original sound and effect sound turned off). NOTE The tuner function is not available if the PLAY/EDIT selector is set to a position other than PLAY. Switch to bypass or mute Press the foot switch [1] - [4] that corresponds to the currently selected patch.
GFX1(E).fm 13 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 Using the Tuner Function Adjusting the reference pitch of the tuner The default reference pitch of the tuner (the setting which is established when the unit is turned on) is center A = 440 Hz. You can fine-adjust this reference pitch if desired. Press one of the VALUE [+] / [-] keys. The current reference pitch is shown for about 2 seconds. The default setting is "40" (center A = 440 Hz). Use the VALUE [+] / [-] keys to adjust the setting.
GFX1(E).fm 14 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 Making/Changing DRIVE Module Settings The DRIVE module comprises various distortion types and gain settings, which can be adjusted with the dedicated selector and keys at any time. HINT The following operation can be carried out in play mode or edit mode. Select the DRIVE module distortion type Use the DRIVE selector to select the desired distortion type (effect type). The selected effect type name is shown for about 2 seconds on the display.
GFX1(E).fm 15 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 Making/Changing DRIVE Module Settings Adjust the DRIVE module gain Press one of the GAIN [+] / [-] keys. Depending on which effect type is currently selected, distortion depth or signal gain changes. The GAIN parameter value is shown for about 2 seconds on the display. 26 To switch the DRIVE module on or off Press the GAIN [+] / [-] keys together. When the DRIVE module is switched off, the DRIVE LED goes out. HINT The change made in this way is only temporary.
GFX1(E).fm 16 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 Editing a Patch Editing means changing the various effect parameter settings of a patch. Use an existing patch as a starting point and adjust the parameters to create your own and original sound. Select the effect parameter Use the PLAY/EDIT selector to select the module and parameter you want to edit. The GFX-1 switches to the edit mode and the value of the currently selected effect parameter appears on the display.
GFX1(E).fm 17 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 Editing a Patch Adjust the parameter setting value Use the VALUE [+] / [-] keys. The keys operate as follows. • Keeping one key depressed: Value changes continuously. • Hold down one key while pressing the other key: Value increases/ decreases rapidly. • Pressing both keys simultaneously: Switch to next effect type in same module. Changing the module on/off setting Press one of the foot switchs [1] – [4].
GFX1(E).fm 18 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 Storing/Copying Patches An edited patch can be stored at any desired location in the internal memory of the unit. It is also possible to copy an existing patch and store it at another location. Press the STORE key in play mode or edit mode A1 The bank and patch number on the display are flashing. Specify the store/copy target location Use the BANK [W]/[Q] keys and the foot switches [1] - [4] to specify the patch to be used as a store/copy target.
GFX1(E).fm 19 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 Storing/Copying Patches Press the STORE key once more A1 b4 When the store/copy process is completed, the unit reverts to the original mode, with the target patch being selected. NOTE b4 When the store/copy process is executed, the previous content of the store target is overwritten and cannot be restored if it was a user-created patch. You should therefore take care when selecting a target patch.
GFX1(E).fm 20 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 Using a Separately Available Expression Pedal The GFX-1 is equipped with a [CONTROL IN] jack that accepts an optional expression pedal. Connect and use the pedal as follows. ■ Using the expression pedal (FP01/FP02) If you connect an optional expression pedal to the [CONTROL IN] jack, the pedal can be used to adjust the volume or as a real-time controller for an effect parameter.
GFX1(E).fm 21 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 Restoring the Factory Defaults The GFX-1 comes with 40 recommended patches (factory default patches). Even if you overwrite any of these patches, you can restore the original contents of the patch at any time. There are two ways of restoring factory defaults. "All Initialize" returns the entire set of patches to the original condition. "Factory Recall" restores a specific patch to the original condition. 1. While holding down the STORE key, turn the unit on.
GFX1(E).fm 22 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 Effect Sequence A patch of the GFX-1 can be thought of as 8 effect modules connected in series, as shown in the illustration below. Depending on the on/off setting of the individual modules, you can use all eight effect modules together or use only specific modules.
GFX1(E).fm 23 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 Effect Parameters This section explains all effect types and parameters in the effect modules. ● How to read the "Effect Parameters" listing Display Shows the settings that can be selected for each module with the VALUE [+] / [-] keys. Depending on the selected effect module, the effect type, parameter setting value, or both are shown.
GFX1(E).fm 24 ページ 2004年9月9日 Effect Parameters 木曜日 午後5時18分 PATCH LEVEL COMP/LIMIT PATCH LEVEL PATCH LEVEL Adjusts the overall volume of the patch. A value of 25 corresponds to unity gain (input level and output level are equal). COMP/LIMIT COMP/LIMIT module This module comprises the compressor and limiter effect types. Use the VALUE [+] / [-] keys to select the effect type and adjust the effect intensity.
GFX1(E).fm 25 ページ 2004年9月9日 Effect Parameters 木曜日 午後5時18分 COMP/LIMIT WAH ■ OFF Turns the COMP/LIMIT module off. WAH WAH module This module comprises auto wah and pedal wah for use with the expression pedal. Use the VALUE [+] / [-] keys to select the effect type and adjust the effect intensity. ■ AUTO WAH This effect type automatically varies the amount of wah dependent on playing intensity.
GFX1(E).fm 26 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 Effect Parameters DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE module In addition to 9 distortion type effects, this module also comprises two clean effect types. Use the VALUE [+] / [-] keys to select the effect type and the GAIN [+] / [-] keys to adjust the gain. Setting the gain to "dP" allows controlling the gain with the expression pedal (for all effect types of the DRIVE module). ■ FDR CLN (FDR Clean) Simulates the clean sound of a built-in type tube amplifier.
GFX1(E).fm 27 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 Effect Parameters 午後5時18分 DRIVE EQ ■ METAL Heavy metal type sound with emphasized bass and treble. Also suitable for 7string guitar sound. ■ ACOUSTIC Changes the sound of an electric guitar into that of an acoustic guitar. ■ OFF Turns the DRIVE module off. EQ EQ module (basic parameter) This module comprises a 4-band equalizer. Use the VALUE [+] / [-] keys to select the EQ characteristics.
GFX1(E).fm 28 ページ 2004年9月9日 Effect Parameters 木曜日 午後5時18分 CONTOUR ZNR/AMP CONTOUR EQ module extended parameters Allows fine adjustment of EQ characteristics selected with the EQ module basic parameters. ■ CONTOUR Using the 0 value as a reference (flat setting), negative values cause an increasing boost in the low range and positive values cause an increasing boost in the high range. When the EQ module is On, this parameter is always active.
GFX1(E).fm 29 ページ 2004年9月9日 Effect Parameters 木曜日 午後5時18分 ZNR/AMP ■ ZNR + COMBO ZNR and combo amp simulator are both on. Increasing the right-digit value results in more efficient noise reduction. ■ BRIGHT COMBO Simulates a bright sounding combo type amplifier. When this setting is selected, the amp simulator is on and ZNR is off. ■ ZNR + BRIGHT COMBO ZNR and bright combo amp simulator are both on. Increasing the right-digit value results in more efficient noise reduction.
GFX1(E).fm 30 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 Effect Parameters 午後5時18分 MOD/PITCH MOD/PITCH MOD/PITCH module This module comprises modulation effects such as chorus and flanger, as well as a pitch shifter. Use the VALUE [+] / [-] keys to select the effect type and adjust the effect intensity. ■ CHORUS (Chorus) This effect mixes a variable pitch-shifted component to the original signal, resulting in full-bodied and expansive sound. Higher setting values result in a more pronounced chorus effect.
GFX1(E).fm 31 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 Effect Parameters 午後5時18分 MOD/PITCH ■ PHASE SHIFT (Phaser) This effect mixes a phase-shifted component to the original sound, resulting in a pulsating character. Higher setting values result in faster modulation. Original sound LEVEL + Effect sound 0 TIME - ■ PHASE SHIFT➔CHORUS This effect type is a serial connection of phaser and chorus. Higher values result in faster phaser modulation. (Chorus intensity is fixed.
GFX1(E).fm 32 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 Effect Parameters MOD/PITCH ■ TREMOLO➔CHORUS This effect type is a serial connection of tremolo and chorus. Higher setting values result in faster tremolo. (Chorus intensity is fixed.) ■ PEDAL TREMOLO The expression pedal adjusts the speed of the tremolo effect. ■ STEP This effect introduces a filter which changes randomly, resulting in an autoarpeggio sound. Higher setting values result in faster step sound change.
GFX1(E).fm 33 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 Effect Parameters MOD/PITCH ■ RING MOD (Ring Modulator) This effect adds amplitude modulation to the signal, resulting in a metallic sound. Higher setting values result in higher modulation frequency. ■ RING➔CHORUS (Ring Modulator➔Chorus) This effect type is a serial connection of ring modulator and chorus. Higher setting values result in higher ring modulator frequency. (Chorus intensity is fixed.
GFX1(E).fm 34 ページ 2004年9月9日 Effect Parameters 木曜日 午後5時18分 MOD/PITCH ■ PITCH SHIFT This effect varies the pitch of the original sound. You can select one out of nine preset pitch shift patterns (P1 - P9). • P1: A component shifted by 1 octave down is mixed to the original sound. • P2: A component shifted by a perfect fifth down is mixed to the original sound. • P3: A chorus effect is added to the P2 setting. • P4: A component shifted by a perfect fourth up is mixed to the original sound.
GFX1(E).fm 35 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 Effect Parameters DLY/REV DLY/REV DLY/REV module (basic parameters) This module comprises delay and reverb effects. Use the VALUE [+] / [-] keys to select the effect type and adjust the effect intensity. ■ DELAY This is a conventional digital delay effect. By using the output in stereo, you can achieve a ping-pong delay where the delay sound alternates between the left and right channels.
GFX1(E).fm 36 ページ 2004年9月9日 Effect Parameters 木曜日 午後5時18分 DLY/REV TIME ■ ROOM This is a reverb effect that simulates the reverberation in a room. Higher rightdigit setting values result in stronger reverb. ■ PEDAL ROOM The expression pedal adjusts the mixing amount of the effect sound. ■ OFF Turns the DLY/REV module off. TIME DLY/REV module (extended parameters) These parameters serve to adjust the delay time or reverb time for the effect type selected with the DLY/ REV module basic parameters.
GFX1(E).fm 37 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 Specifications Effect type Effect module Patch Sampling frequency A/D conversion D/A conversion Display Input Rated input level Input impedance Output Max. output level Output load impedance Control input Power requirements AC adaptor Batteries 34/max. 9 simultaneous Max. 8 simultaneous 4 patches x 10 banks = 40 patches 31.
GFX1(E).fm 38 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 Usage Precautions ● Electrical interference For safety considerations, the GFX-1 has been designed to provide maximum protection against the emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and protection from external interference. However, equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves should not be placed near the GFX-1, as the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely.
GFX1(E).fm 39 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 Patch List Bank [A] DEMO [B] LOUD/HEAVY [C] MODERN ROCK [D] GRUNGE/ PUNK [E] CLASSIC [F] MULTI FX [G] TRAD [H] JAZZ/BLUES [I] FUNK [J] NEW AGE No.
GFX1(E).fm 40 ページ 2004年9月9日 木曜日 午後5時18分 The 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, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.