User manual ZOOM MS-50G

[. . . ] Do not mix new and old batteries or different brands or types at the same time. When not using the unit for an extended period of time, remove the batteries from the unit. If a battery leak should occur, wipe the battery compartment and the battery terminals carefully to remove all battery residue. Warning  Operation using an AC adapter Use only a ZOOM AD-16 AC adapter with this unit. Do not use do anything that could exceed the ratings of outlets and other electrical wiring equipment. Connecting cables with INPUT and OUTPUT jacks Always turn the power OFF for all equipment before connecting any cables. Operation using batteries Use 4 conventional 1. 5-volt AA batteries (alkaline or nickel-metal hydride). [. . . ] for 1 second Press Turn NOTE A setting must be changed to make pressing and holding the footswitch activate Tap Tempo. (See page 18. ) 4 To select the tuner type Confirm that the Tuner Screen is open. 2 To end tuning Press Turn Press 14 Using the Tuner CHROMATIC The chromatic tuner shows the nearest pitch name (semitone) and how far the input sound is from that pitch. 6 To tune a guitar Using the Tuner Play the open string that you want to tune and tune it. Chromatic tuner The name of the nearest note and the pitch accuracy are shown. Other tuner types Depending on the selected type, the nearest string name and how far the sound input is from that pitch are shown. Please see the table at the end of this manual for the types that can be selected. (See page 18. ) 5 To use a drop tuning Flat Correct pitch Sharp Confirm that the Tuner Screen is open. Press Turn Other tuners The number of the nearest string and the pitch accuracy are shown. NOTE CHROMATIC. Flat Correct pitch Sharp Using the Tuner 15 Delay effects and some modulation and filter effects can be synchronized to the tempo. Select an effect that can be synchronized, and set its Time, Rate or other parameter that can be synchronized to a or note value. Tap the footswitch 2 or more times at the desired tempo. Tapping the Tempo 1 To set the tempo by tapping the footswitch The ON/OFF indicator flashes in time with the tempo. Press and hold NOTE when pressed and held, the footswitch is set to activate the Tuner. "Low Battery!" appears when the batteries need to be changed. 20 Changing Various Settings 7 To set the amount of time until the backlight dims 8 To adjust the display contrast Changing Various Settings 1. Turn Press Changing Various Settings NEXT 21 9 To view the firmware versions Changing Various Settings 1. Turn Press The firmware version is shown. HINT for the latest firmware versions. 22 Changing Various Settings 1 To update the firmware 2. Launch the firmware update application on your computer, and execute the update. Updating the Firmware 1. While pressing both the up and down cursor keys, use a USB cable to connect the USB connector to the computer. While pressing both NOTE is being updated. HINT to use the application. 3. When the has finished updating , ”Complete!” appears on the display. Disconnect the USB cable. The FIRMWARE UPDATE screen appears. HINT Updating the firmware will not erase saved patch memories. Updating the Firmware 23 Category Effect type Comp RackComp Effect explanation This compressor in the style of This compressor allows more detailed adjustment than Comp. Tempo sync. Category Effect type AutoWah Cry DYN/ FLTR Effect explanation Th i s e ffe c t va r i e s wa h i n accordance with picking intensity. This envelope filter has the flavor of a Moog MF-101 low pass filter and can be set in a wide range. Simulation of the BOSS OD-1, the compact effect box that was the first to take the "overdrive" title. Tempo sync. Effect Types This effect slows the attack of SlowATTCK each note, resulting in a violin-like performance. DYN/ FLTR ZNR ZOOM's unique noise reduction cuts noise during pauses in playing without affecting the tone. Sound input into the LineSel effect is sent directly to the OUTPUT jacks when OFF and to the next effect in order when ON. M-Filter Step SeqFLTR LineSel Booster OD/DIST OverDrive GraphicEQ This unit has a 6-band equalizer. [. . . ] ・ Use only a genuine ZOOM AC adapter (!P6). Troubleshooting 29 Effect types Maximum number of simultaneous effects Number of patch memories Sampling frequency A/D conversion D/A conversion Signal processing Frequency characteristics Display Input Output Power 55 types 6 50 44. 1kHz 24-bit with 128x oversampling 24-bit with 128x oversampling 32-bit floating point & 32-bit fixed point 20-20kHz (+1dB/−3dB) (10kΩ load) LCD Standard monaural phone jack Rated input level: −20dBm, Input impedance 1MΩ Standard monaural phone jack Maximum output level: Line +5dBm (with output load impedance of 10 kΩ or more) AC adapter DC9V (center minus plug), 500 mA (ZOOM AD-16) Batteries About 7 hours of continuous operation using AA alkaline batteries USB 130. 3mm(D) x 77 . 5mm(W) x 58. 5mm(H) Firmware update 350g Specifications Dimensions USB Weight 0dBm＝0. 775Vrms ・ 30 Specifications Tuner Types Display GUITAR OPEN A OPEN D OPEN E OPEN G DADGAD Meaning Standard tuning for guitars, including 7-string guitars In open A tuning, the open strings make an A chord In open D tuning, the open strings make a D chord In open E tuning, the open strings make an E chord In open G tuning, the open strings make a G chord This alternate tuning is often used for tapping, etc. String number / Note name 7 B 6 E E D E D D 5 A A A B G A 4 D E D E D D 3 G A F# G# G G 2 B C# A B B A 1 E E D E D D Tuner Types 31 Tuner Types For EU Countries FCC regulation warning (for U. S. A. ) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. [. . . ]