User manual ZOOM 503 AMP SIMULATOR

[. . . ] Operation Manual Thank you for selecting the ZOOM 503 (hereafter simply called the "503"). Please take the time to read this manual carefully so you can get the most out of your 503 and ensure optimum performance and reliability. Retain this manual for future reference. ZOOM CORPORATION NOAH Bldg. , 2-10-2, Miyanishi-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo 183-0022, Japan PHONE: 0423-69-7116 FAX: 0423-69-7115 Printed in Japan 503-5000 1 Features · Compact multi-effect device convincingly recreates the sound of famous guitar or bass amplifiers. [. . . ] patch pedal to +/- keys to LEVEL parameter is selected · MIDDLE/ENHANCE : Adjusts the middle frequency range or the enhancer effect. select the adjust the (center dot in the display is parameter you wish parameter. · BASS : Adjusts the low-frequency range. · CABINET TYPE & DEPTH : Adjusts the cabinet type and the depth of cabinet ringing. When the PATCH DOWN pedal is pressed while the center dot in the display is flashing, the AMP TYPE · MIC POSITION & ZNR : Adjusts the simulated mike position and the ZNR (Zoom Noise Reduction) sensitivity. parameter is selected again and the unit stays in Edit mode. · CHORUS/EFFECTS : Selects the chorus, flanger, tremolo, doubling, and delay effects. 12 Effect Parameters PARAMETER 1 : AMP TYPE Determines the simulated amplifier characteristics. Settings G1 - G9 are guitar amplifier settings. FL can be used both for guitar and bass amplifier simulation. b1 - b5 are bass amplifier settings. Pressing either the VALUE + or - key switches to the next higher or lower setting. Pressing both VALUE +/- keys together skips to settings in the following sequence: G1 ­ G9 FL b1. ­ + ­ + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 MS CRUNCH Simulates the crunch sound of a tube stack amp in the British style. MS DRIVE F CLEAN F DRIVE BG DRIVE PV DRIVE J CLEAN Simulates the drive sound of a tube stack amp in the British style. Simulates the clean sound of a built-in type tube amp. Simulates the drive sound of a built-in type tube amp. Simulates the drive sound of a tube combo amp with prominent midrange. Simulates the drive sound of a high-gain tube stack amp, ideal for heavy metal. Simulates a clean sounding combo amp, good for chorus effects. FLAT Flat setting in which only the amp simulator equalizer is used. Suitable both for guitar and bass. b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 TE CLEAN F DRIVE Clean sound with striking midrange. Vintage type drive sound. o Pressing the PATCH UP and DOWN pedals together causes the display to show the "oF" indication. The amp simulator module is now switched off. Pressing the PATCH UP and DOWN pedals together once more turns the module back on again. Modern hi-fi type clean SW CLEAN sound. AC DRIVE CLEAN Drive sound with prominent mid and upper range. [. . . ] Connect the battery cable to the new battery, taking care to observe correct polarity (+/-). Then insert the battery into the battery compartment. Close the battery compartment cover, taking care not to pinch the cable. (Make sure that the cover is properly locked. ) Cover 6LR61 9 V (alkaline) battery Cable 15 Returning Patches to Factory Settings The 503 comes with 24 predefined patches that have been programmed at the factory. [. . . ]