User manual ZOOM 503

[. . . ] Operation Manual Thank you for selecting the ZOOM 503 (hereafter simply called the "503"). Please take the time to read this manual carefully so you can get the most out of your 503 and ensure optimum performance and reliability. ZOOM CORPORATION NOAH Bldg. , 2-10-2, Miyanishi-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo 183-0022, Japan PHONE: 0423-69-7116 FAX: 0423-69-7115 Printed in Japan 503-5000 1 Features · Compact multi-effect device convincingly recreates the sound of famous guitar or bass amplifiers. This is ideal for line recordings to a tape recorder or when playing your instrument via a hi-fi audio system. [. . . ] Storing Patches". · AMP TYPE : Selects the simulated amp characteristics. · Adjusts the intensity of distortion and compressor/limiter effects. c1 c Sr A1 (1) Use the EDIT key or (2) Use the VALUE (3) Press the EDIT key while the · Adjusts the high-frequency range. patch pedal to +/- keys to LEVEL parameter is selected · Adjusts the middle frequency range or the enhancer effect. select the adjust the (center dot in the display is parameter you wish parameter. · When the PATCH DOWN pedal is pressed while the center dot in the display is flashing, the AMP TYPE · Adjusts the simulated mike position and the ZNR (Zoom Noise Reduction) sensitivity. · Selects the chorus, flanger, tremolo, doubling, and delay effects. 12 Effect Parameters PARAMETER 1 : AMP TYPE Determines the simulated amplifier characteristics. b1 - b5 are bass amplifier settings. Pressing either the VALUE + or - key switches to the next higher or lower setting. Pressing both VALUE +/- keys together skips to settings in the following sequence: G1 ­ G9 FL b1. ­ + ­ + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 MS CRUNCH Simulates the crunch sound of a tube stack amp in the British style. MS DRIVE F CLEAN F DRIVE BG DRIVE PV DRIVE J CLEAN Simulates the drive sound of a tube stack amp in the British style. Simulates the drive sound of a tube combo amp with prominent midrange. Simulates the drive sound of a high-gain tube stack amp, ideal for heavy metal. Simulates a clean sounding combo amp, good for chorus effects. FLAT Flat setting in which only the amp simulator equalizer is used. Suitable both for guitar and bass. b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 TE CLEAN F DRIVE Clean sound with striking midrange. Vintage type drive sound. o Pressing the PATCH UP and DOWN pedals together causes the display to show the "oF" indication. Pressing the PATCH UP and DOWN pedals together once more turns the module back on again. Modern hi-fi type clean SW CLEAN sound. Clean line sound for bass. VX CRUNCH Simulates the drive sound of a tube combo amp, well suited to blues numbers. CLEAN Clean line sound for guitar. PARAMETER 2 : GAIN AMP SIMULATOR Adjusts the intensity of distortion, compressor, or limiter, according to the AMP TYPE selection. Pressing the VALUE + or - key changes the setting by 1. Pressing both VALUE +/- keys together skips as follows: 1 ­ 9 10, 10 ­ 19 20 ­ 29 30 ­ 1 + ­ + 30 1 30 Adjusts the distortion intensity when AMP TYPE is set to G1, G2, G4, G5, G6, or G8. Adjusts the compressor intensity when AMP TYPE is set to G3, G7, or G9. At a setting of "1", the effect is disabled. Adjusts the compressor intensity. At a setting of "1", the effect is disabled. Adjusts the limiter intensity when AMP TYPE is set to b1, b3, or b5. [. . . ] Returning all 24 patches to the original contents and resetting the Bank Hold and Direct Load functions is called "all initialize". The Recall mode can only be activated by turning the unit on in a special way, as described below. Turn the unit off by disconnecting the AC adapter or the guitar input cable. To perform "all initialize", press the STORE key once more in this condition. [. . . ]