User manual ZOOM 1201

[. . . ] · Professional-quality reverb that far surpasses other units in this class and creates a wide and utterly natural sound stage. · Top-level specs such as 44. 1 kHz sampling, 18-bit A/D and D/A converters, and full stereo configuration assure professional performance with any type of source material. · Many unique and interesting new effects such as Lo-Fi, KARAOKE, and AUTO-FILTER make creating techno tracks or DJ remixes a snap with the 1201. Please take the time to read this manual carefully so as to get the most out of your 1201 and to ensure optimum performance and reliability. [. . . ] Do not use abrasive cleanser, wax, or solvents (such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol), since these may dull the finish or damage the surface. Please keep this manual in a convenient place for future reference. Caution Ì Usage Precautions s Electrical interference The 1201 has been designed to minimize radio frequency emissions and is highly resistant to external interference. However, if placed very Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard-free use of the 1201. Caution s Handling The 1201 is a precision instrument. Do not exert undue pressure on the unit. s 1s Ì Rack Mounting This product conforms to EIA and DIN specifications for 19-inch rack mounting. We recommend to mount the unit in a rack rather than just placing it on a table or similar. As shown in the illustration, fasten the unit securely in the rack, using the four screw holes. · This unit uses a metal enclosure and is heavier than it might seem at first glance. When mounting in a rack, firmly support the unit and do not let go until all screws have been fastened. If the unit is not secured properly, it can fall and cause damage and injury. · Do not stack the unit directly on top of other components. Otherwise overheating poses a risk of fire and can lead to performance degradation. · Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adapter and all other cables. Otherwise cables or equipment may be damaged. · Use a sturdy rack and place it on a level, solid surface where there is no danger of the rack vibrating or falling. Otherwise injury to persons or damage to equipment may occur. DIG ITA LR EVER PEA K B& MU LTI EFFE CTS INP UT DRY MIXWET OU TPU T 5 4 3 2 1 CHA 6 7 8 9 10 11 R VAR ACTER IAT ION REV TI ADJUME ST 5 4 3 2 1 AMBI EN VOCA CE PLAT L E ROOM HALL REV EFF ERB ECT S DIM PERCENSION USSIO ENSE N MB POW LE ER GA REVE TE RSE 6 BAN 7 AK 8 BC 9 10 11 Caution! PITC 2 DELAH PHAS Y CH ER TR 3 ORUS M-PA 4 FLAN N PITGER 5 DL CHO/ Y AUTO -FIL REV 6 FLG/ TER RINGREV 7 MO DLY/ D Lo-Fi REV 8 DLY+ EFX Vo 9 FLG -DIST CHO+ DLY ROTARY 10 MAD DLY+ E IN REV VOCODER 11 JAPA CHO+ KA REV RAOKE N FLG+ REV 1 * Screws for rack mounting are not included with the unit. s 2s Ì Controls and Functions s Front Panel PEAK 5 4 3 2 1 DIGITAL REVERB & MULTI EFFECTS 6 7 8 9 10 11 5 4 3 2 1 AMBIENCE VOCAL PLATE ROOM HALL DIMENSION PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE POWER GATE REVERSE 6 BANK 7 ABC 8 9 10 11 MADE IN JAPAN DRY INPUT WET MIX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 OUTPUT CHARACTER REV TIME VARIATION ADJUST REVERB EFFECTS PITCH PHASER TRM-PAN PIT-DLY AUTO-FILTER RING-MOD Lo-Fi EFX Vo-DIST ROTARY VOCODER KARAOKE DELAY CHORUS FLANGER CHO/REV FLG/REV DLY/REV DLY+FLG CHO+DLY DLY+REV CHO+REV FLG+REV (1) (1) INPUT level control Adjusts the level of the input signal from an instrument or other program source. (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (6) REVERB TIME/ADJUST control x When bank A is selected with the BANK switch: (3) MIX control Adjusts the ratio between original sound and effect sound. Turning the control towards DRY (counterclockwise) emphasizes the original sound and turning it towards WET (clockwise) emphasizes the effect sound. Adjusts the reverb time. x When bank B or C is selected with the BANK switch: (2) LED indicator When the 1201 is turned on, this indicator lights up in green. If the input signal exceeds the peak level, the indicator lights up in red and the sound will be distorted. Adjust the INPUT level control so that the indicator flashes only very briefly at the highest signal peaks. When effects were turned off with the optional foot switch FS01, the indicator flashes in orange. (4) OUTPUT level control Adjusts the output signal level. Adjusts a specific effect parameter. [. . . ] When wishing to apply an effect such as KARAOKE to stereo sources, a CD player can be connected instead of an electronic instrument. (The KARAOKE effect only works with stereo sources. ) INPUT R INPUT L/MONO Program source such as CD player s Connection for use of the Vocoder effect When the Vocoder effect is selected, the R input signal is used to create an envelope, and the effect itself is applied to the L/MONO input signal. Therefore the microphone (via a microphone amplifier or mixer) should be connected to the R jack and the keyboard or guitar signal to the L/MONO jack. When connections have been made in this way, talking or singing into the microphone will alter the instrument sound according to the voice envelope curve (Vocoder effect). Microphone amplifier, mixer or similar Microphone INPUT R OUTPUT L OUTPUT R OUTPUT L INPUT L/MONO OUTPUT R Keyboard Keyboard 1201 1201 Amplifier Amplifier s Connection to send/return jacks of a mixer This connection example shows the use of the 1201 in the send/return loop of a mixer to which instruments or other sound sources are connected. [. . . ]