User manual ZOOM 505

[. . . ] Operation Manual Thank you for selecting the ZOOM 505 (hereafter simply called the "505"). Please take the time to read this manual carefully so as to get the most out of your 505 and to ensure optimum performance and reliability. Retain this manual for future reference. ZOOM CORPORATION NOAH Bldg. , 2-10-2, Miyanishi-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo 183, Japan PHONE: 0423-69-7111 FAX: 0423-69-7115 Printed in Japan 505-5000 1 Major Features · 24 individual built-in effects provide maximum flexibility. · Integrated auto-chromatic guitar tuner for simple and precise tuning anywhere. [. . . ] By monitoring this effect in stereo, you can achieve a ping-pong delay. Setting range: PATCH Level Patch Level Allows setting the level of individual patches. This setting is stored for each patch like the effect parameters. Setting range: AMP module Simulates the sonic characteristics of a guitar amplifier. Both modules together form the ZNR/AMP block. Setting range: C 1 C 9 (C1 ­ C9) 1 1 0 (1 ­ 10) 1 1 2 0 (11 ­ 20) 2 1 2 4 (21 ­ 24) Higher values result in stronger compression. Ac rY O (Acoustic) Limiter Limits the input signal with faster response than the compressor effect. Serves to prevent overload of other modules. Setting range: Gives a sound similar to an electric acoustic guitar. (Rhythm) Lower values result in a stronger high-range cut and low-range boost. Setting range: 1 C 1 C 9 (C1 ­ C9) 9 (d1 ­ d9) 1 3 0 (1 ­ 30) 1 3 9 (1 ­ 9) Higher values result in a stronger effect. Gives slight distortion when strings are picked strongly. (Overdrive) 1 9 (L1 ­ L9) Higher values result in more effective limiting. Extended overdrive distortion similar to driving a tube amp. t (Distortion) Hard distortion similar to driving a three-stack amp. Higher values result in more effective noise reduction in the no-signal condition. Choose the highest setting that will remove noise without making the instrument sound unnatural at the trailing edge (when the sound decays into silence). Lower values result in a lower boosted frequency. Higher values result in longer delay time. Mix and feedback are also optimized. Higher values result in higher level. Flanger Adds a very short delay to the direct sound and varies the delay time periodically, resulting in a peculiar sound character. Can also be used together with the chorus effect. Setting range: Hall Reverb Simulates the acoustics of a hall. Setting range: Lower values result in a stronger presence-range boost. H 1 H 9 (H1 ­ H9) 2 5 (25) Yields flat frequency response. Auto Wah With this effect, emphasized frequencies are shifted automatically depending on the dynamics of the input signal. Setting range: A 1 A 9 (A1 ­ A9) A1: Amp simulator only is active. Higher values result in more effective noise reduction. 1 6 (F1 ­ F6) Higher values result in longer reverb time. Mix setting is also optimized. 2 6 3 0 (26 ­ 30) Higher values result in a stronger high-range boost. Setting range: b (Blues) Higher values result in faster flanger modulation. Setting range: Room Reverb Simulates the acoustics of a room. Setting range: Setting range: Overdrive sound with a firm core. 7 3 1 4 0 (31 ­ 40) 4 1 5 0 (41 ­ 50) 9 (F7 ­ F9) u (Fuzz) Choppy sound with fat bass. (Lead) A 1 A 4 (A1 ­ A4) A 5 A 9 (A5 ­ A9) Higher values result in a higher boosted frequency. Setting range: Flanger and chorus are used together. Chorus is fixed. r 1 r 9 (r1 ­ r9) Higher values result in a more pronounced auto wah effect. Bright and smooth distortion. t (Metal) Shredding type sound. Higher values result in a stronger presence-range and low-range boost, giving a firm, solid sound. Doubling Overlays the direct sound with a short delay component, creating the impression of several players and making the sound more full-bodied. Can also be used together with the chorus effect. Setting range: Higher values result in longer reverb time. Mix setting is also optimized. Compressor and auto wah are used together. Compressor intensity is fixed. Phase Shift Applies a phase-shifted component to the direct sound. The amount of shift varies periodically, giving a breathing effect. Setting range: Distortion Gain Sets the distortion intensity and the depth of the Acoustic effect. Setting range: 1 7 6 (d1 ­ d6) 9 (d7 ­ d9) Pedal Wah With this effect, emphasized frequencies are shifted using an optional expression pedal FP01 connected to the CONTROL IN jack. Setting range: 1 3 0 (1 ­ 30) 1 Higher values result in stronger distortion or greater depth. 9 (P1 ­ P9) Higher values result in longer delay time. Higher values result in a stronger effect. . 1 4 (P1 ­ P4) 9 (P5 ­ P9) Doubling and chorus are used together. Chorus is fixed. Higher values result in a higher pedal wah center frequency. Step Randomly changing filter creates an auto-arpeggio effect. Can also be used together with the chorus effect. Setting range: 5 Compressor and pedal wah are used together. Compressor intensity is fixed. HINT c Parameter setting shortcut S 1 S 6 (S1 ­ S6) S 7 S 9 (S7 ­ S9) Higher values result in faster speed. Setting range: HINT z Selecting parameters to change pedals for this purpose. Pressing the patch UP pedal (right pedal) moves the parameter cursor (the selected parameter) up. Pressing the patch DOWN pedal (left pedal) moves the parameter cursor (the selected parameter) down. Step and chorus are used together. Chorus is fixed. As described in "Editing Patches", parameters to be edited are selected by repeatedly pressing the EDIT key, but you can also use the patch Normally, parameter values are set by tapping the VALUE + or VALUE - key once for each increment. To allow quick operation in effect modules which contain more than one effect, you can use the shortcut function which is activated by pressing both VALUE keys simultaneously. For example, if you are currently at the "Delay" parameter of the DLY/REV module and the current setting is "d5", you would need to press the VALUE + key 18 times to set the "Room" effect to "r5". [. . . ] 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. The flashing rate increases and the initialization procedure is carried out. When wishing to recall only a particular patch, select the patch number in step 3, using the same procedure as for normal patch selection. [. . . ]