User manual ZOOM 506

[. . . ] Operation Manual Thank you for selecting the ZOOM 506 (hereafter simply called the "506"). Please take the time to read this manual carefully so as to get the most out of your 506 and to ensure optimum performance and reliability. Retain this manual for future reference. ZOOM CORPORATION NOAH Bldg. , 2-10-2, Miyanishi-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo 183, Japan PHONE: 0423-69-7111 FAX: 0423-69-7115 Printed in Japan 506-5000 1 Major Features · 24 individual built-in effects provide maximum flexibility. Up to 8 effects can be used simultaneously in any combination. [. . . ] Mix and feedback are also optimized. Higher values result in higher level. Chorus2 (Crystal Chorus) Distinct ensemble chorus with depth and ambience. Setting range: Hall Reverb Simulates the acoustics of a hall. Setting range: Lower values result in a stronger presence-range boost. c 1 c 9 (c1 ­ c9) 2 5 (25) Yields flat frequency response. Higher values result in a stronger effect. H 1 H 9 (H1 ­ H9) Fat Wah Wah with wide emphasis frequency range and a solid, fat sound. Setting range: r (Drive ) Drive sound with prominent midrange that maintains a distinct character also in ensemble playing. A 1 A 9 (A1 ­ A9) A1: Amp simulator only is active. Higher values result in more effective noise reduction. Flanger Adds a very short delay to the direct sound and varies the delay time periodically, resulting in a peculiar sound character. Setting range: Higher values result in longer reverb time. Mix setting is also optimized. 2 6 3 0 (26 ­ 30) Higher values result in a stronger high-range boost. Setting range: Room Reverb Simulates the acoustics of a room. Setting range: Setting range: 1 (F1 ­ F8) 3 1 4 0 (31 ­ 40) 4 1 5 0 (41 ­ 50) Ut 1 9 (F1 ­ F9) (Vintage) When set in this range, the emphasized frequency is shifted, depending on the dynamics of the bass guitar input. Higher values result in a more pronounced wah effect. (FP) Husky vintage sound. Higher values result in a higher boosted frequency. Setting range: r 1 r 9 (r1 ­ r9) Higher values result in a stronger effect. u (Fuzz) Strongly distorted fuzz sound. (Thrash) Higher values result in a stronger presence-range and low-range boost, giving a firm, solid sound. Synth Bass synthesizer sound that is controlled by the bass input signal. To prevent unwanted results, you should carefully pick single tones. Higher values result in longer reverb time. Mix setting is also optimized. Thrashing metal type sound. Phase Shift Distortion Gain Sets the intensity of distortion type effects and the depth of clean type effects. Setting range: When this value is selected, wah can be controlled using the pedal FP01 connected to the CONTROL IN jack. Resonant Wah Strongly emphasizes a narrow range while varying the emphasized frequency. Can be used as pedal wah or auto wah. Setting range: 1 3 0 (1 ­ 30) Applies a phase-shifted component to the direct sound. The amount of shift varies periodically, giving a breathing effect. Setting range: S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S S9 1 Higher values result in stronger distortion or greater effect intensity. 9 (P1 ­ P9) Higher values result in a stronger effect. . r1 r (r1 ­ r8) Synthesizer sound created by adding second harmonic noise to strong bass (synthesizer sound only) Bright synthesizer sound with pronounced high-range resonance (synthesizer sound only) Soft synthesizer sound with subdued harmonics (synthesizer sound only) S1 + some direct sound. S3+ direct sound 1:1. When set in this range, the effect functions as auto wah. Higher values result in a more pronounced auto wah effect. HINT c Parameter setting shortcut r (rP) When this value is selected, wah can be controlled using the pedal FP01 connected to the CONTROL IN jack. Octaver HINT z Selecting parameters to change pedals for this purpose. Pressing the patch UP pedal (right pedal) moves the parameter cursor (the selected parameter) up. Pressing the patch DOWN pedal (left pedal) moves the parameter cursor (the selected parameter) down. As described in "Editing Patches", parameters to be edited are selected by repeatedly pressing the EDIT key, but you can also use the patch Adds a one-octave lower sound to the direct sound, making the sound more fullbodied. Can also be used together with the chorus effect. Optional pedal can be used for controlling the pitch. Setting range: Normally, parameter values are set by tapping the VALUE + or VALUE - key once for each increment. To allow quick operation in effect modules which contain more than one effect, you can use the shortcut function which is activated by pressing both VALUE keys simultaneously. For example, if you are currently at the "Delay" parameter of the DLY/REV module and the current setting is "d5", you would need to press the VALUE + key 18 times to set the "Room" effect to "r5". However, you can achieve the same effect by activating the shortcut twice and then pressing the VALUE + key 4 times. HINT x Effect module on/off switching parameter cursor position) and patch level setting (lowest parameter cursor setting), the flashing parameter cursor indicates that the corresponding effect module can be turned on or off. The ZNR and AMP modules are turned on and off together. When wishing to disable them individually, you must do this by setting the parameters accordingly. Effect modules can be switched on and off in three ways. Using the VALUE + / - keys When using the VALUE + key to increase the parameter value, the setting following the maximum value is the "effect off" setting. Similarly, when using the VALUE - key to decrease the parameter value, the setting before the minimum value is the "effect off" setting. [. . . ] 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 506 comes with 24 predefined patches that have been programmed at the factory. [. . . ]