Specifications

Problems with effects
ZOOM PS-04 103
■ Recorded sound is distorted
• If the insert effect is being applied to the output
signal, check whether the effect settings are
appropriate.
• If the [INPUT] jack is being used, check whether
the [INPUT LEVEL] knob setting is appropriate.
• Check whether the EQ GAIN parameter has been
set to a very high value. If this is the case, the
sound may be distorted even when the fader is set
to a low position.
• If only the topmost segment of the level meter
comes on during input source selection, the
recorded signal will be distorted. Reduce the
recording level.
Problems with effects
■ Insert effect does not work
• Make sure that the PS-04 is not in the bypass
condition (→ p. 86).
■ Send/return effect does not
work
• Check whether the SEND parameter has been set
to ON, and make sure that the SEND_L
parameter is not set to the minimum value.
Problems with rhythm
section
■ Cannot hear rhythm pattern or
song playback
• Immediately after creating a new project, the
drum track/bass track volume will be set to zero.
Make sure that the faders for the drum/bass track
are not set fully down.
• Make sure that the mode setting for the rhythm
section is appropriate (→ p. 59).
Other problems
■ Cannot use the tuner
• Make sure that the PS-04 is in EFFECT mode.
The tuner function can only be used in this mode.
• Check the connection of the instrument and
make sure that the correct input source is
selected.
■ The indication "STOP PLAY" is
shown on the display
• The attempted operation is not possible while the
recorder is operating. Stop the recorder first.
■ The indication "NOCARD" is
shown on the display.
• Check whether a SmartMedia card is inserted.
•To use a new SmartMedia card, it must first be
formatted in the PS-04 (→ p.100).