User manual ZOOM 504 ACOUSTIC

[. . . ] Operation Manual Thank you for selecting the ZOOM 504 (hereafter simply called the "504"). Please take the time to read this manual carefully so you can get the most out of your 504 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 504-5000 1 Major Features · New type of compact multi-effect device designed for creating great acoustic guitar sound. · Suitable for use with an acoustic guitar or an electric guitar. [. . . ] A1 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. · REVERB & DELAY: Adjusts the reverberation effect. Depending on the parameter setting, a mix of delay and reverb can be created to increase the depth of the sound. · De-AMP: Serves to control the frequency range that can be sonically unpleasant when reproducing the sound of an acoustic guitar over an electric guitar amplifier. · F. B. SUPPRESSOR: Reduces feedback which can occur easily when using an acoustic guitar during a live performance. · LEVEL: Adjusts the overall level of the patch. Immediately after switching from Play mode to Edit the patch you wish to edit. mode, the TYPE parameter cursor is flashing, and the TYPE setting is shown on the display. This indicates that the 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 504 has the following parameters: · TYPE: Selects the preamp module type. Make the selection according to the connected type of guitar and the desired application. · LIMITER/EDGE: Depending on the setting of the TYPE parameter, this parameter enhances the edge of the guitar string sound or compresses the dynamic range. · BODY & TOP: Emphasizes the lower frequency range (BODY) or upper frequency range (TOP), causing a voluminous sound or making the sound brighter and more distinct. · MODULATION: Lends a soft expansive feeling to the sound, using a chorus effect. Depending on the parameter setting, an octave-higher component can be added, to emulate the sound of a 12-string guitar. (1) While still in Play mode, select (2) Press the EDIT key to Each push of the EDIT key moves the blinking parameter cursor indicator one step down. The TUNER indicator serves as parameter cursor for the LEVEL parameter. When the EDIT key is pressed while the lowest indicator (F. B. SUPPRESSOR) is flashing, the TUNER indicator starts flashing and the LEVEL parameter can be adjusted. To terminate the Edit mode and return to the Play mode, press the EDIT key while the LEVEL parameter is selected (TUNER indicator is flashing). For information on how to store changed parameters, please refer to section "13. When the PATCH DOWN pedal is pressed 7 10 A1 instead of the EDIT key, the TYPE parameter is selected again and the unit does (1) Use the EDIT key or patch (2) Use the VALUE +/- keys (3) While the TUNER indicator pedal to select the parameter to adjust the parameter. (Parameter 9:LEVEL) is flashing, press not return to the Play you wish to change. mode. 12 Effect Parameters PARAMETER 1 : TYPE When using an acoustic guitar, this parameter serves for making preamplifier settings. When using an electric guitar, the parameter serves for making acoustic guitar simulator settings. Pressing one of the VALUE +/- keys increases or decreases the setting by one step. + ­ PRE AMP for ACOUSTIC Guitar When using an acoustic guitar, select one of the settings na, Md, ry, br. [. . . ] 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 504 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. If you press When a patch is stored, the current the STORE key once more, the contents of the patch are settings of the global parameters (DeAMP, F. B. SUPPRESSOR) are also updated. [. . . ]