User manual ZOOM GM200

[. . . ] Stereo headphones can also be plugged in, for those late-night practice sessions. • Dual power supply The dual power supply principle allows the unit to be powered from the AC adapter or six IEC R6 (size AA) batteries. This lets you easily take the GM-200 on stage or into a rehearsal studio, in the same way as a compact guitar effect. Please take the time to read this manual carefully so as to get the most out of your GM-200 and to ensure optimum performance and reliability. [. . . ] If the switch is operated while the amplifier is on, shock noise may damage the speakers. INPUT jack Connect the guitar to this jack. MIX IN jack This stereo mini jack accepts the signal from an external source. The signal supplied to this jack is not processed by the effect circuitry of the GM-200. POWER switch Serves to turn the unit on and off. OUTPUT L/R jacks This stereo pair of RCA type phono jacks serves for connection to a HiFi system, portable stereo, multitrack recorder or other component equipped with a line input. OUTPUT jack This stereo phone jack serves for connection to a guitar amp. It is also possible to plug a pair of stereo headphones into this jack, or to use a Y cable for sending the output to two amplifiers. DC IN (AC adapter) jack To use the GM-200 on AC power, plug the supplied AC adapter into this jack. ZOOM GM-200 3 Getting Connected Audio System Connection (for line audio) RCA type phono cable Stereo mini phone plug cable MIX IN CD player AC adapter OUTPUT L AUX INPUT L Getting Connected DC9V R INPUT R L R Radio/cassette /CD player Hi-Fi system Guitar GM-200 This example shows how to connect the GM-200 to a Hi-Fi system or a portable stereo such as a radio/ cassette/ CD player or similar. Use two audio cables with RCA type plugs to connect the OUTPUT L/R jacks of the GM-200 to the AUX inputs (line inputs) of the stereo system. By connecting the line output of a CD player or MD player to the MIX IN jack of the GM-200 using a stereo mini phone plug cable, you can mix the sound from a CD or MD to your session. MTR/Recording Mixer Connection (for recording) AC adapter INPUT R OUTPUT L DC9V R INPUT L Guitar MTR MTR/recording mixer etc. GM-200 This example shows how to connect the GM-200 to a multi- track recorder or a recording mixer or similar. Use a shielded mono cable with phone plug or two cables with RCA type phono plugs to connect the OUTPUT jack (or OUTPUT L/R jacks) of the GM-200 to the line inputs of the recorder. 4 ZOOM GM-200 Getting Connected Guitar Amplifier Connection (for guitar amplifier) AC adapter DC9V OUTPUT INPUT Guitar Guitar Amplifier Guitar Amplifier GM-200 This is an example for guitar amp connection. If you use one amplifier, simply connect the OUTPUT jack of the GM- 200 to the input of the amplifier, using a shielded mono cable. To send the output of the GM200 to two amplifiers, use a Y cable (splitter). On the guitar amp, you should use the clean channel input with no equalization. Battery Operation / Power-On Battery Operation The GM-200 can be powered either from the supplied AC adapter or from six IEC R6 (size AA) batteries. When the GM-200 is operating on battery power, the POWER indicator starts to flash when the batteries are running low. In such a case, replace the batteries as soon as possible. POWER LED Rear of GM-200 Six IEC R6 (size AA) batteries BATTERY:R6(SUM-3)or"AA"SIZEx6 Battery Tab compartment cover OPEN Open Adjacent batteries are inserted with opposite polarity. Battery compartment Power-On 1. Verify that the AC adapter, guitar, and playback system are correctly connected to the GM-200. The more the knob is turned to the right within the ECHO range, the longer the delay time interval. Trying Out the GM-200 CHORUS This is a stereo chorus effect which lends body to the sound. The more the knob is turned to the right within the CHORUS range, the faster the chorus modulation speed and the higher the effect mix level. REVERB This is a reverb effect which resembles a spring reverb. The more the knob is turned to the right within the REVERB range, the higher the effect mix level. The reverb duration and spread changes according to the setting of the AMP SELECT knob. OFF No effect processing is carried out. 6. Adjust tone Use the TREBLE/MIDDLE/BASS controls to adjust the respective frequency range as desired. ZOOM GM-200 7 Output Character Settings Use the OUTPUT CHARACTER knob to choose among the following options. Make the setting to match the connection type (see pages 4 - 5) and your personal preferences. LINE AUDIO These settings are optimized for use of the unit together with a playback system such as a Hi-Fi system or portable stereo. Normally, when connecting the output of a conventional preamplifier or compact effect to an audio system, the sound will often be too thin and flat. The LINE AUDIO settings provide lively, tight guitar sound in such circumstances. Character OFF : Punch : Edge : Live : Standard line amp character Sound with a strong midrange punch Results in attacks with a hard egde Fresh, lively sound MTR RECORDING These settings are optimized for line recording using a multitrack recorder or recording mixer or similar. With these settings, it is easy to create a professional guitar sound during recording and to match the GM-200 output to the sound of other instruments being recorded. Output Character Settings Direct : Emulates the sound of a guitar amp picked up with a close-up microphone Air : Emulates the acoustics of a room, with a feeling of depth and spaciousness Wide : Emulates a wide spread created with two microphones used in a stereo arrangement NOTE Special effect using phase shift. [. . . ] • When wishing to use the settings with a guitar amp, try setting the OUTPUT CHARACTER knob to "GUITAR AMP". Clean chorus for backing, well matched to single-coil halftones. AMP SELECT EFFECTS OUTPUT CHARACTER Wide GAIN TREBLE MIDDLE BASS American Clean Chorus The ideal setting for slow hand songs. AMP SELECT Twin Drive EFFECTS Chorus OUTPUT CHARACTER Air GAIN TREBLE MIDDLE BASS Become the king of blues. AMP SELECT Blues Tweed EFFECTS Reverb OUTPUT CHARACTER Air GAIN TREBLE MIDDLE BASS Modern class A sound, for playing low-position chords to the max. Seventies style hard rock sound, perfectly matched to organ playing. AMP SELECT Class A Combo EFFECTS OFF OUTPUT CHARACTER Wide GAIN TREBLE MIDDLE BASS AMP SELECT British Crunch EFFECTS Reverb OUTPUT CHARACTER Air GAIN TREBLE MIDDLE BASS British stack amp sound, for that real metal ring. AMP SELECT British Drive EFFECTS Chorus OUTPUT CHARACTER Air GAIN TREBLE MIDDLE BASS Sample Settings Mr. 335 fusion sound. AMP SELECT Combo 335 EFFECTS Chorus OUTPUT CHARACTER Air GAIN TREBLE MIDDLE BASS With ZNR turned up, coast through those tricky riffs. AMP SELECT Metal Panel EFFECTS OFF OUTPUT CHARACTER Air GAIN TREBLE MIDDLE BASS For "good enough" hard rock. AMP SELECT Black Bottom EFFECTS Chorus OUTPUT CHARACTER Wide GAIN TREBLE MIDDLE BASS Lead tone for instrumental rock numbers. AMP SELECT Modern Lead EFFECTS Reverb OUTPUT CHARACTER Air GAIN TREBLE MIDDLE BASS Are You Experienced? AMP SELECT Fuzz Stack EFFECTS Tremolo OUTPUT CHARACTER Wide GAIN TREBLE MIDDLE BASS ZOOM GM-200 11 Troubleshooting Symptom Check • Is correct AC adapter connected, and is POWER switch turned on?• Are connections between INPUT jack and guitar, OUTPUT jack and playback system established correctly? [. . . ]