User manual ZOOM 508 DELAY

[. . . ] Operation Manual Thank you for selecting the ZOOM 508 (hereafter simply called the "508"). Please take the time to read this manual carefully so you can get the most out of your 508 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, Japan PHONE: 0423-69-7116 FAX: 0423-69-7115 Printed in Japan 508-5000 1 Major Features · Compact, dedicated delay unit with up to 4000 ms delay time and eight delay types (Four types x two variations). [. . . ] By pressing one of the keys briefly, the value will increment or decrement by 1. By holding one of the keys down, the value will increment or decrement continuously. By holding down one key and then pressing the other key, the values will change rapidly in the direction of the first key pressed. Also, pressing the VALUE +/- keys simultaneously will skip the value of some parameters. For an explanation of the various parameters, see 12 Effect Parameters. When the EDIT key is pressed while the eighth parameter (Hold/Tap) cursor LED flashes, Edit mode is canceled and the unit returns to Play mode. H tp tp A1 In Edit mode, the EDIT key is used for selecting the parameter for editing. Each time the EDIT key is pressed the parameter cursor moves one position down. The flashing position shows which parameter is selected for editing. (1) Use the EDIT key or patch pedal to select the parameter you wish to change. (2) Use the VALUE +/- keys to adjust the parameter. (3) While the eighth parameter cursor LED is flashing, press the EDIT key to return to Play mode. 12 Effect Parameters Patches in the 508 are called effect parameters, made up of elements that decide the tone. Some effect parameters decide the delay type (delay functions and characteristics), and others decide the delay time and feedback. In compact effectors, the delay type is equivalent to the individual effectors, and the other parameters are equivalent to the control knobs on the effector. This section describes all the effect parameters constituting the patches of the 508. PARAMETER 1 Selects the delay type. Two variations can be selected for each of DELAY, TWIN DELAY, ECHO, and MULTI TAP DELAY, for a total of eight types. The setting ranges are n , p , nt , St , n , S , M4 , M6 *When types are switched the other parameter settings do not change. DELAY type NORMAL DELAY PINGPONG DELAY TWIN DELAY type NORMAL TWIN DELAY (MON) ECHO type MULTI TAP DELAY type MULTI TAP DELAY (4 TAPS) MULTI TAP DELAY (6 TAPS) STEREO TWIN DELAY NORMAL ECHO (MONO) STEREO ECHO Delay type n Monaural delay enabling extremely long delay of 4000 ms maximum. p Stereo version of NORMAL DELAY. The delay sound is output alternately from the left and right channels. nt Twin delay enabling two types of delay having different delay times, Tap 1 (delay time of 4000 ms max. ) and Tap 2 (half the delay time of Tap 1). When feedback is set to zero, triple overlay can be achieved (creates the impression that three players are performing). St Stereo version of NORMAL TWIN DELAY. Tap 1 is output to the left channel and Tap 2 to the right channel. n Using a short delay time will create an echo effect similar to reverb, and using a long delay time will create a spacious echo effect you might experience on top of a mountain. S Stereo version of ECHO. M4 Rhythmical multi-tap delay enabling four types of tap (independent delay). M6 Multi-tap delay enabling four types of tap. PARAMETER 2 DELAY TIME (X100 ms) PARAMETER 3 DELAY TIME (X1 ms) PARAMETER 4 FEEDBACK PARAMETER 5 Delay time is set in units of 100 ms. In combination with PARAMETER 3, you can set from 1 ms up to 4000 ms. When you press the +/- keys simultaneously, the value changes in tens -- 10, 20. . . 90, 99. Range of setting The larger the value, the longer the delay time. HINT Selection !change of parameters to 0 £ 40 Delay time is set in units of 1 ms. This parameter is used for fine adjustment of the delay time roughly set with PARAMETER 2. Editing Patches, parameters to be edited are selected by repeatedly pressing the EDIT key, but you can also use the patch pedals for this purpose. Press the PATCH UP pedal (right patch pedal) to move the parameter cursor from the bottom up. [. . . ] 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 508 comes with 24 predefined patches that have been programmed at the factory. [. . . ]