User manual ZOOM A2

[. . . ] Operation Manual © ZOOM Corporation Reproduction of this manual, in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Usage Precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented. The meanings of these symbols are as follows: This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and Warning handle the device the wrong way, serious injury or death could result. If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, bodily injury and damage to the equipment could result. Caution Warning · High humidity or moisture · Excessive dust or sand · Excessive vibration or shock Handling · Never place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the A2 since this can cause electric shock. [. . . ] Pressing the foot switch once more turns feedback control off. At Lit In manual mode, the switches and knobs on the panel function as follows. When you press the foot switch, the feedback control function is turned off. When you press the foot switch once more, the function is turned on again, the unit automatically detects the feedback frequency and attenuates it. 1 - 30 [W] foot switch Switches the MOD/EFX module on and off. [Q] foot switch Switches the feedback control function on and off. Each time you press the foot switch, the feedback control is switched back and forth between on and off. When it is on, the feedback frequency as specified by this numeric setting will be attenuated. 4. Parameter knob 1 Switches the feedback control function on/off and allows manual setting of feedback frequency. To switch the MOD/EFX module between on and off, press the [W] foot switch. To return to play mode, press the [MANUAL] key. The [MANUAL] key goes out and the A2 returns to play mode. 5. HINT · The other controls of the unit operate in the same way as in play mode. · In manual mode, you can also activate edit mode by turning the Module selector. Out 20 ZOOM A2 Using an Optional Foot Switch or Pedal The A2 is equipped with a [CONTROL IN] jack designed for connection of an optional foot switch or expression pedal. This section explains how to use these accessories. Using the foot switch (FS01) Connecting the optional foot switch FS01 to the [CONTROL IN] jack allows functions such as switching banks, performing tap tempo input, and switching the feedback control function on and off. bP (bypass/mute) 1. The foot switch controls bypass or mute on/off. This has the same effect as pressing both [W]/ [Q] foot switches at the same time in play mode or manual mode. tP (tap tempo) Plug the cable from the FS01 into the [CONTROL IN] jack, and then turn the A2 on. Set the Module selector to the "CONTROL" position. 2. Pressing the foot switch repeatedly can be used to set the interval for the rhythm function or to make settings for effect parameters supporting the tap function. bU (bank up) Each push of the foot switch switches to the next higher bank. You can now make settings for the expression pedal and foot switch. rH (rhythm on/off) 3. Turn parameter knob 2 to select one of the following functions for the foot switch. The foot switch controls start/stop of the rhythm function. This has the same effect as pressing the RHYTHM [R/P] key. dH (delay hold) The foot switch controls on/off of the delay hold function. When a patch using the hold function is selected, pressing the foot switch Original sound Delay sound Hold Foot switch is pressed Foot switch is pressed again ZOOM A2 21 Using an Optional Foot Switch or Pedal will activate hold, causing the current delay sound to be repeated (see illustration below). Pressing the foot switch once more cancels the hold condition, and the delay sound will decay normally. dM (delay input mute) Using the expression pedal (FP01/FP02) Connecting an expression pedal (FP01/FP02) to the [CONTROL IN] jack allows using it as a volume pedal or as a real-time controller for effect parameters. The function assignment for the expression pedal can be saved for each patch individually. For information on parameters that can be adjusted with the expression pedal, refer to pages 27 ­ 34. The foot switch controls input mute on/off for the DELAY module. Mn (manual mode) The foot switch toggles between play mode and manual mode. This has the same effect as pressing the [MANUAL] key. Fb (feedback control) 1. The foot switch toggles the feedback control function between on and off. This has the same effect as pressing the [Q] foot switch in manual mode. HINT · For information on effect parameters supporting the tap function, see pages 27 ­ 34. · To use the hold function, an effect type that supports the hold function must be selected in the patch. · While the DELAY/REVERB module is set to hold or mute, the dot in the center of the display flashes. Plug the cable from the expression pedal into the [CONTROL IN] jack, and then turn the A2 on. Select the patch for which you want to use the expression pedal. 2. Turn parameter knob 1 to select one of the following modulation targets for the expression pedal. 4. Use the foot switch in play mode or manual mode. This setting applies to all patches, and the most recent value is always active. [. . . ] Sound of the Selmer-Maccaferri guitar best known as the favored instrument of Django Reinhardt. The brass body of the National Reso-Phonic Style "O" produces a more metallic sound than a Dobro. Long reverb that brings out the glorious Martin D-28 sound to the max. 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