User manual ZOOM 510

[. . . ] Operation Manual Thank you for selecting the ZOOM 510 (hereafter simply called the "510"). Please take the time to read this manual carefully so you can get the most out of your 510 and ensure optimum performance and reliability. ZOOM CORPORATION NOAH Bldg. , 2-10-2, Miyanishi-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo 183, Japan PHONE: 0423-69-7116 FAX: 0423-69-7115 Printed in Japan 510-5000 1 Major Features · Dedicated distortion unit with two on-board distortion modules (PRE DRIVE and MAIN DRIVE). · Parallel or serial connection of distortion modules allows the creation of variations that are difficult to achieve with conventional multi-effect devices, such as adding light distortion after strong distortion. [. . . ] You can connect either a single guitar amplifier, using a monaural shielded cable, or two guitar amplifiers, using a Y-type stereo shielded cable, or a pair of stereo headphones. If the volume level is low when using headphones, use headphones with low impedance (32 ohms or less). DC IN (AC adapter) jack Serves for connecting an AC adapter (Zoom AD-0006) which delivers 9 VDC, 300 mA with a "center minus" plug configuration. The 510 is powered on by plugging an AC adapter into this jack. 11 Editing Patches The 510 comes with 24 predefined patches. However, the 510 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 (1) While still in Play mode, select (2) Press the EDIT key to the patch you wish to edit. activate the Edit mode. Immediately after entering Edit mode from Play mode, the topmost parameter cursor indicator (PRE DRIVE) flashes, and the setting of this parameter is shown on the display. The flashing parameter cursor always indicates which parameter is selected for editing. In Edit mode, the EDIT key or the PATCH UP/DOWN pedals serve to select the parameter. Each push of the EDIT key moves the blinking parameter cursor indicator one step down. The PATCH UP/DOWN pedals move the blinking parameter cursor indicator up or down. When the EDIT key is pressed while the lowest indicator (Parameter 8: LEVEL) is flashing, the TUNER indicator (Parameter 9: SERIAL/PARA) starts flashing. When the EDIT key is pressed while the TUNER indicator (Parameter 9: SERIAL/PARA) is selected, the Edit mode is terminated and the 510 reverts to the Play mode. PATCH UP moves the blinking parameter cursor one step up and PATCH DOWN moves it one step down. * When the PATCH DOWN pedal is pressed while the TUNER indicator (Parameter 9: SERIAL/PARA) is flashing, the 510 stays in Edit mode and parameter 1 is selected. 7 Sr A1 There are a total of eight indicators, assigned to parameters 1 ­ 8 from top to bottom, plus the TUNER indicator which is assigned to parameter 9. The parameter functions are as follows. · Parameter 1:PRE DRIVE (PRE DRIVE effect type selection) · Parameter 2:GAIN (PRE DRIVE parameter setting) · Parameter 3:MAIN DRIVE (MAIN DRIVE effect type selection) · Parameter 4:GAIN (MAIN DRIVE parameter setting) · Parameter 5:HIGH (High-range equalizer) · Parameter 6:LOW (Low-range equalizer) · Parameter 7:ZNR/AMP (ZNR setting/amp simulator on, off) · Parameter 8:LEVEL (Patch level) · Parameter 9:SERIAL/PARA (Serial/parallel connection) (1) Use the EDIT key or patch (2) Use the VALUE +/- keys pedal to select the parameter to adjust the parameter. (3) While the TUNER indicator (Parameter 9) is flashing, press the EDIT key to return to Play mode. *Use the VALUE +/- keys to change the setting of the parameter. For details on parameters, please refer to section 12 "Effect Parameters". 12 Effect Parameters PARAMETER 1 PRE DRIVE Selects the effect type to be used in the PRE DRIVE module. 8 different effect types are available. (PRE DRIVE effect type) Increases or decreases the setting by 1 effect type. + ­ 1 BOOSTER 2 RHYTHM 3 LIGHT OD 4 DYNAMIC OD 5 COMP (Compressor) Conventional compressor effect. 6 AUTO WAH Auto wah with changing characteristics depending on picking intensity. 7 PEDAL WAH Pedal wah for use with optional expression pedal FP01. The center frequency that is being emphasized goes up and down, depending on the pedal action. 8 OCTAVE Natural sounding octaver creating a sound one octave lower. For use with single notes only. VALUE +/- keys + ­ Setting range 1 ­ Increases the setting by 1 effect type. Creates a Light distortion (Light overdrive) (Dynamic overdrive) clean sound suitable for Light overdrive Dynamic overdrive effect with prominent rhythm guitar. characteristics depending on picking intensity. PARAMETER 2 GAIN Sets the effect parameter value for PRE DRIVE. Which parameter is being adjusted depends on the effect type selected with parameter 1. (PRE DRIVE parameter setting) Increases or decreases the setting by 1. + ­ · GAIN: Adjusts the PRE DRIVE gain. Higher values result in higher PRE DRIVE gain and increased distortion. · SENS (Sensitivity) : Adjust the effect sensitivity. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]