User manual ZOOM A3

[. . . ] OPERATION MANUAL Thank you very much for purchasing the ZOOM be able to use it fully for a long time. Keep this manual in a convenient place for reference when necessary. so that you will Please read this manual carefully to learn about all the functions of the Contents Usage and Safety Precautions… …………… 2 Introduction… ………………………………… 3 Terms Used in This Manual…………………… 3 Part Names… ………………………………… 4 Turning the Power ON………………………… 6 Adjusting the Tone and Volume… …………… 8 Adjusting Effects… …………………………… 10 Using the Boost Function… ………………… 15 Using the Anti-Feedback Function…………… 16 Selecting and Saving Patch Memories……… 18 Changing Patch Memories…………………… 20 Changing Various Settings… ………………… 22 Using the Tuner………………………………… 28 About the Firmware…………………………… 30 Restoring the to its Factory Default Settings… ………………………… 32 Effect Types and Parameters… ……………… 33 Troubleshooting… …………………………… 42 Specifications… ……………………………… 43 © 2013 ZOOM CORPORATION Copying or reproduction of this document in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Usage and Safety Precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions that you must read to prevent accidents. The meanings of these symbols are as follows: Battery handling Install the batteries with the correct +/- orientation. [. . . ] phase correction. Page02 AutoWah This effect varies wah in accordance with picking intensity. Knob1 Sense Page01 -10– -1, 1–10 Reso Knob2 0–10 Level Knob3 0–150 Adjusts the sensitivity of the effect. Adjusts the intensity of the resonance Adjusts the output level. sound. Page02 [MOD] Tremolo This effect varies the volume at a regular rate. Knob1 Page01 Depth 0–100 UP 0–UP 9, DWN 0–DWN 9, TRI 0–TRI 9 Rate Adjust the depth of the modulation. Wave Knob2 0–50 Level Adjusts the rate of the modulation. Knob3 0–150 Adjusts the output level. Page02 Sets the modulation waveform. Phaser This effect adds a phasing variation to the sound. Knob1 Page01 Rate 1–50 Color Knob2 4 STG, 8 STG, inv 4, inv 8 Level Knob3 0–150 Sets the speed of the modulation. Page02 Sets the tone of the effect type. Adjusts the output level. 36 Chorus This effect mixes a shifted pitch with the original sound to add movement and thickness. Knob1 Depth Page01 0–100 Rate Knob2 1–50 Mix Knob3 0–100 Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound. Sets the depth of the modulation. Tone 0–10 Sets the speed of the modulation. Level 0–150 Effect Types and Parameters Page02 Adjusts the tone. Adjusts the output level. Detune By mixing an effect sound that is slightly pitch-shifted with the original sound, this effect type has a chorus effect without much sense of modulation. Knob1 Cent Page01 -25–25 PreD Knob2 0–50 Mix Knob3 0–100 Adjusts the detuning in cents, which Sets the pre-delay time of the effect Adjusts the amount of effected sound are fine increments of 1/100-semitone. Tone 0–10 Level 0–150 Adjusts the tone. Adjusts the output level. Page02 SilkyCho This chorus effect combines 2 bands of detuning and chorus for precise control. Knob1 LoMix Page01 0–100 HiMix Knob2 0–100 ChMix Knob3 0–100 Adjusts the amount of low-frequency Adjusts the amount of high-frequency Adjusts the amount of chorus in the detuning in the mix. LoPit -25–25 HiPit -25–25 PreD 0–50 A d j u s t s t h e a m o u n t o f p i t ch A d j u s t s t h e a m o u n t o f p i t ch modulation for the low-frequency modulation for the high-frequency Sets pre-delay time of effect sound. Rate 0–100 Depth 0–100 Tone 0–10 Sets the speed of the modulation. Adjusts the tone. Page02 Page03 MirageCho This chorus shimmers like a mirage. Knob1 Depth Page01 0–100 Rate Knob2 0–100 Mix Knob3 0–100 Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound. Level 0–150 Adjusts the output level. Sets the depth of the modulation. PreD 1–20 Sets the speed of the modulation. Tone 0–10 Page02 Sets pre-delay time of effect sound. Adjusts the tone. StereoCho This is a stereo chorus with a clear tone. Knob1 Depth Page01 0–100 Rate Knob2 1–50 Mix Knob3 0–100 Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound. Sets the depth of the modulation. Tone 0–10 Sets the speed of the modulation. Level 0–150 Page02 Adjusts the tone. Adjusts the output level. Flanger This is a jet sound like an ADA Flanger. Knob1 Page01 Depth PreD Page02 0–100 0–50 Rate Mix Sets the depth of the modulation. Knob2 0–50 0–100 Reso Level Sets the speed of the modulation. Knob3 -10–10 0–150 Adjusts the intensity of the modulation resonance. Sets pre-delay time of effect sound. Adjusts the amount of effected sound Adjusts the output level. that is mixed with the original sound. PitchSHFT This effect shifts the pitch up or down. Knob1 Shift Page01 -12–12 , 24 Tone Knob2 0–10 Bal Knob3 0–100 Adjusts the balance between original and effect sounds. Adjusts the pitch shift amount in semitones. Selecting “0” gives a detuning effect. Fine -25–25 Level 0–150 Allows fine adjustment of pitch shift Adjusts the output level. [. . . ] • If using a condenser mic, confirm that phantom power is ON (→P23). There is a lot of noise • Check shielded cables for defects. • Use only a genuine ZOOM AC adapter. The sound distorts strangely/has an odd timbre • Adjust input sensitivity (→P8). • Adjust the master level (→P9). • Adjust the amount of boost amplification (→P15). [. . . ]