User manual ZOOM 506II BASS

[. . . ] Operation Manual Introduction Thank you for selecting the ZOOM 506 II (hereafter simply called the "506 II"). Please take the time to read this manual carefully so as to get the most out of the unit and to ensure optimum performance and reliability. Retain this manual, the warranty card and all other documentation for future reference. Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 Features · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 Terms Used in This Manual · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 Using the unit on batteries · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 Controls and Functions · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6 Selecting Patches for Play · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8 Using the Tuner Function · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10 Editing a Patch · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 12 Storing/Copying Patches · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 14 Changing the "Patch Call" Method · · · · · · · · · · · 16 Using the Optional Pedal · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 18 Restoring Factory Defaults · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 19 Linking Effects · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 20 Effect Types and Parameters · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 21 Specifications · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 31 Usage Precautions · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 31 Patch List Troubleshooting SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety Precautions In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented. The meanings of these symbols are as follows: This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. [. . . ] Depending on the program content of the patch, the volume or effect parameter will change. NOTE All user-created patches will be lost when performing All Initialize. Use this function with care. To perform Factory Recall 2. Use the [ ]/[ ] foot switches to select the patch you want to return to the original condition. The specified bank and patch number are flashing on the display. C2 During Factory Recall, the [+]/[-] keys cannot be used to switch the bank only. The settings of the specified patch are returned to the factory default condition. If desired, repeat steps 2 and 3 to restore other patches. To terminate the Factory Recall operation, press the [-] key. The unit will switch to the play mode at this point. ZOOM 506 II BASS If the foot switch or expression pedal is connected to the 506 II while the unit is powered, malfunction may occur. Be sure to plug the foot switch or expression pedal into the CONTROL IN jack first and then plug the appropriate cable into the INPUT jack (or DC 9V jack). The pedal is active also in edit mode. 18 ZOOM 506 II BASS 19 Linking Effects The patches of the 506 II consist of seven serially linked effect modules, as shown in the illustration below. (The maximum number of effects that can be used simultaneously is 8. ) You can use all effect modules or selectively set certain modules to on or off. Effect module Effect Types and Parameters Starting on the next page, all effect types in all effect modules are listed, together with their parameters. How to read the listing Display The display example shown at the left side of the effect parameter listing shows the setting that can be adjusted with the [+]/[-] keys. Which setting this is depends on the module. Effect type only shown Parameter setting value only shown COMP COMPRESSOR LIMITER FAT WAH PEDAL FAT WAH RESONANT WAH PEDAL RESONANT WAH DIST BANDPASS ENH HIPASS ENH CLEAN 1 CLEAN 2 RICH FAT SLAP EDGE DRIVE VINTAGE FUZZ THRASH EQ 4 BAND EQ PHASE SHIFT ZNR ZNR AMP AMP SIM MOD CHO CHORUS 1 PEDAL CHORUS 1 CHORUS 2 PEDAL CHORUS 2 FLANGER PEDAL FLANGER STEP PEDAL STEP CRY1 CRY2 PEDAL CRY DEFRET PEDAL DEFRET BASS SYNTH PEDAL BASS SYNTH OCTAVE OCTAVE>CHORUS PEDAL OCTAVE PITCH SHIFT PEDAL PITCH DOWN PEDAL PITCH UP DLY/REV DELAY ECHO HALL ROOM FU Effect type 40 Setting value Effect type and parameter setting value shown [PLAY/EDIT] selector The drawing of the [PLAY/EDIT] selector shows the position which is used to call up that module and parameter. Effect type C9 Setting value MOD MOD module basic parameters This effect module comprises modulation effects such as chorus, flanger, and octaver. Use the [+]/[-] keys to select the effect type and adjust the effect intensity. Effect type Module on/off For every effect module, the last basic parameter setting is " o F ". When this is selected, the respective module is turned off, which means that it will not affect the sound output by the 506 II. (The effect is the same as when both [ ]/[ ] foot switches are pressed together in edit mode. ) Linking Effects CHORUS (Chorus) This effect mixes a variable pitch-shifted component to the original signal, resulting in full-bodied and expansive sound. Higher setting values result Effect Types and Parameters PEDAL BASS SYNTH (Pedal Bass Synthesizer) bP Using the expression pedal (FP01/FP02) connected to the CONTROL IN jack, the mixing ratio of b2 effect sound and original sound can be adjusted. o1 o6 oF OCTAVE (Octaver) This effect downshifts the sound by one octave and mixes it to the original sound. Higher right-digit setting values result in a higher effect sound ratio. OFF (Off) Turns the MOD module off. Within the effect modules, you can select an effect type from several possible choices. For example, the COMP module contains various compressor and limiter effect types, from which you can choose one. The MOD module allows you to choose two effect types simultaneously, such as OCTAVE > CHORUS. Expression pedal A pedal icon ( ) in the listing indicates a parameter that can be controlled with the expression pedal (FP01/FP02). When such a parameter is selected, the respective module can be controlled in real time with a connected expression pedal. When a parameter marked with a pedal icon is selected, the sound will correspond to the representative setting of that effect. If there is no parameter marked with a pedal icon selected in the entire patch, the expression pedal operates as a volume pedal. 20 ZOOM 506 II BASS ZOOM 506 II BASS 21 PATCH LEVEL PATCH LEVEL r1 r8 rP oF RESONANT WAH (Resonant Wah) This effect type applies auto wah to a narrow frequency band, resulting in a special effect. Higher right-digit setting values result in higher input sensitivity for the auto wah effect. 1 30 Adjusts the overall volume of the patch. A value of 25 corresponds to unity gain (input level and output level are equal). PEDAL RESONANT WAH (Pedal Resonant Wah) This effect type allows using an expression pedal (FP01/FP02) connected to the CONTROL IN jack to control the frequency that is emphasized by the resonant wah effect. COMP LIMIT WAH COMP module basic parameters This module comprises the compressor, limiter, auto wah, and other effect types. [. . . ] Gritty bass sound for P-funk style bass solo. Pedal-chorus sound for upper-register chord playing. Fuzz tone sound allows 1-octave bend-down with pedal. "Talking lead" sound with pedal-gain controls. [. . . ]