User manual ZOOM GFX-5

[. . . ] Also take care not to drop the unit, and do not subject it to shock or excessive pressure. · Alterations Caution Never open the case of the GFX-5 or attempt to modify the product in any way since this can result in damage to the unit. Caution · Connecting cables and input and output jacks Caution Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard-free use of the GFX-5. You should always turn off the power to the GFX-5 and all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting any cables. Also make sure to disconnect all cables and the AC adapter before moving the GFX-5. · Power requirements Warning · The GFX-5 is powered by the supplied AC adapter . · To prevent malfunction and safety hazards, Do not use any other kind of AC adapter. · When using the GFX-5 in an area with a different line voltage, please consult your local ZOOM distributor about acquiring a proper AC adapter. · Environment Avoid using your GFX-5 in environments where it will be exposed to: Caution · Extreme temperature · High humidity or moisture · Excessive dust or sand · Excessive vibration or shock Usage Precautions · Electrical interference For safety considerations, the GFX-5 has been designed to provide maximum protection against the emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and protection from external interference. [. . . ] The / keys serve to bring up the effect type or parameter 1 - 3, and the L/M keys serve to adjust the value. 6. Use the module keys to select another module and adjust the effect type/parameter value and on/off setting in the same way. 7. When editing is completed, store the patch as required. If you call up another patch in program mode without storing the current patch, any editing changes will be lost. 5. To set the effect parameters of the selected module, operate parameter knobs 1 - 3 of the corresponding FX panel. The display shows the most recently edited parameter name, and the GROUP/BANK indicator shows the value of the parameter. Parameter name Lit when parameter was changed Operation Differences of Manual Mode and Program Mode When the MANUAL key is pressed while the GFX-5 is in program mode, the unit switches to manual mode. (Pressing the key again switches back to program mode. ) In manual mode, the foot switches 1 - 3 on the FX panels serve to turn modules on and off. This lets you change the sound of the currently selected patch in a way similar to using a compact effect. Operation differences in manual mode and program mode are listed below. Editing Operations Manual mode Module LED Display GROUP/BANK indicator Module LED of last edited module flashes and display shows parameter name/effect type name. GROUP/BANK indicator shows parameter value. Program mode Module LED indication of last edited module, display and GROUP/BANK indicator function are the same as in program mode, but display reverts to program mode initial display after about 5 seconds. Switch patches Foot switches 1-3 To activate bypass (mute) mode Switch respective module on and off Press BANK L switch Press foot switch of currently selected patch number (LED lit) ZOOM GFX-5 17 Setting the Patch Level and Patch Name When a patch has been completed, you can give it a name of up to six characters, and adjust the patch level (the final output level for each patch). 1. Use the / keys to bring up the indication "PATLVL" on the display. This display allows setting the final patch level in the range from 1 - 50. This knob lets you select the function of the switch from the following two options. 0: Toggle RTM controlled module on/off status 1: Switch between program mode and manual mode 5. Use knobs 1 - 2 on the FX panel 2 to set the following parameters. · Parameter Knob 1 · · · · EP-DRV Determines whether to control the DRIVE module with the expression pedal in real time. · Parameter Knob 2 · · · · EP-MOD Determines whether to control the MODULATION module with the expression pedal in real time. You can select "oF" (off), "UP", "dn" (down), "Hi" (high), or "Lo" (low). When a setting other than "oF" is selected, operation is as follows. ZOOM GFX-5 19 Parameter value Maximum 7. If required, store the patch, and return to program mode. Hi UP dn Lo Minimum Value programmed in patch When you now operate the expression pedal, the respective parameter in the modules selected for RTM will change. When the effect type of the MODULATION module is PDLPIT (pedal pitch) or PDLWAH (pedal wah), the "Hi" setting has the same effect as "UP" and "Lo" has the same effect as "dn". Move pedal · Parameter Knob 3· · · · EP-D/R Determines whether to control the DELAY/REVERB module with the expression pedal in real time. You can select "oF" (off), "UP", "dn" (down), "Hi" (high), or "Lo" (low). When a setting other than "oF" is selected, operation is the same as for EP-MOD. When you push the expression pedal fully down, the assignable switch performs the selected function (switching between program mode and manual mode or toggling the module on/off status). Press down 6. If required, switch the effect type used in the module. The parameter controlled by RTM depends on which effect type is currently selected for the module. For details, see the section "Effect Types and Parameters". For example, you may select the DRIVE and MODULATION modules for RTM control and store the patch with one module set to on and the other set to off. [. . . ] · Is expression pedal raised? Remedy Make connections as described in "Getting Connected" and turn power on. Assign volume control function to expression pedal as described on page 19 and set minimum volume. With a mono connection, the expression pedal cannot be used to control the volume. Connect the playback system to OUTPUT STEREO jack. Bypass (mute) mode cannot be activated · Has unit been switched between program mode and manual mode? Volume does not change when expression pedal is operated in bypass mode · Has expression pedal been set to function as volume pedal? [. . . ]