User manual ZOOM 503 AMP SIMULATOR

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] To confirm a choice after selecting a patch with Direct Load off, press both patch pedals simultaneously. Example: Switching from patch 1 to patch 4 A1 A2 A3 A4 A4 BA NK DO WN PATCH DOWN UP A1 Bank switching Banks A, b, C, d, E, F can be switched. PATCH UP Patch switching Patches can be switched. Confirming a patch When display indication flashes, pressing both patch pedals together confirms the patch and switches the output sound. A4 Press both pedals together Patch switching completed Confirm 11 Editing Patches The 503 comes with 24 predefined patches. But the unit offers many more possibilities for combining effects in innovative ways. To discover these possibilities, we recommend that you try changing the parameters (elements that make up patches) to create your own patches. To switch from normal Play mode to Edit mode, press the EDIT key briefly (for less than 1 second). * Note that if the EDIT key is held down for 1 second or longer, the Bank Hold mode will be activated. A1 · REVERB : Selects the reverb and delay effects. Each push of the EDIT key moves the blinking parameter cursor indicator one step down. The TUNER indicator serves as parameter cursor for the REVERB parameter, and the center dot (. ) in the display for the LEVEL parameter. When the EDIT key or PATCH DOWN pedal is pressed while the lowest indicator (CHORUS/EFFECTS) is flashing, the TUNER indicator starts flashing and the REVERB parameter can be adjusted. When the EDIT key or PATCH DOWN pedal is further pressed, the center dot (. ) in the display starts flashing and the LEVEL parameter can be adjusted. While still in Play mode, select (2) Press the EDIT key to Immediately after switching from Play mode to Edit mode, the (1) the patch you wish to edit. AMP TYPE parameter cursor is flashing, and the AMP TYPE Effect Parameters". This indicates that the AMP TYPE parameter is currently selected for editing. In Edit mode, the EDIT key or PATCH UP/DOWN pedals are used to select the parameter for editing. The 503 has the following parameters: To terminate the Edit mode and return to the Play mode, press the EDIT key while the LEVEL parameter is selected (center dot in the display is flashing). For information on how to store changed parameters, please refer to section "13. Storing Patches". · AMP TYPE : Selects the simulated amp characteristics. · GAIN : 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 · TREBLE : Adjusts the high-frequency range. patch pedal to +/- keys to LEVEL parameter is selected · MIDDLE/ENHANCE : Adjusts the middle frequency range or the enhancer effect. select the adjust the (center dot in the display is parameter you wish parameter. · CABINET TYPE & DEPTH : Adjusts the cabinet type and the depth of cabinet ringing. When the PATCH DOWN pedal is pressed while the center dot in the display is flashing, the AMP TYPE · MIC POSITION & ZNR : Adjusts the simulated mike position and the ZNR (Zoom Noise Reduction) sensitivity. · CHORUS/EFFECTS : 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. [. . . ] (Default value = 40)The unit does not store the setting for the master level. Each time the power is turned on it has to be set again. 13 Storing Patches If you have edited (altered) a patch and turn the 503 off without storing the patch, the patch will revert to its old setting. If the unit is currently in Play mode, release the key before 1 second has elapsed, otherwise the Direct Load function will be activated. If you wish, you can abandon the store procedure at this point by pressing the EDIT key. [. . . ]