User manual ZOOM GM-200

[. . . ] Stereo headphones can also be plugged in, for those late-night practice sessions. · Dual power supply The dual power supply principle allows the unit to be powered from the AC adapter or six IEC R6 (size AA) batteries. This lets you easily take the GM-200 on stage or into a rehearsal studio, in the same way as a compact guitar effect. Please take the time to read this manual carefully so as to get the most out of your GM-200 and to ensure optimum performance and reliability. [. . . ] Use two audio cables with RCA type plugs to connect the OUTPUT L/R jacks of the GM-200 to the AUX inputs (line inputs) of the stereo system. By connecting the line output of a CD player or MD player to the MIX IN jack of the GM-200 using a stereo mini phone plug cable, you can mix the sound from a CD or MD to your session. MTR/Recording Mixer Connection (for recording) AC adapter INPUT R OUTPUT L DC9V R INPUT L Guitar MTR MTR/recording mixer etc. GM-200 This example shows how to connect the GM-200 to a multi- track recorder or a recording mixer or similar. Use a shielded mono cable with phone plug or two cables with RCA type phono plugs to connect the OUTPUT jack (or OUTPUT L/R jacks) of the GM-200 to the line inputs of the recorder. 4 ZOOM GM-200 Getting Connected Guitar Amplifier Connection (for guitar amplifier) AC adapter DC9V OUTPUT INPUT Guitar Guitar Amplifier Guitar Amplifier GM-200 This is an example for guitar amp connection. If you use one amplifier, simply connect the OUTPUT jack of the GM- 200 to the input of the amplifier, using a shielded mono cable. To send the output of the GM200 to two amplifiers, use a Y cable (splitter). On the guitar amp, you should use the clean channel input with no equalization. Battery Operation / Power-On Battery Operation The GM-200 can be powered either from the supplied AC adapter or from six IEC R6 (size AA) batteries. When the GM-200 is operating on battery power, the POWER indicator starts to flash when the batteries are running low. In such a case, replace the batteries as soon as possible. POWER LED Rear of GM-200 Six IEC R6 (size AA) batteries BATTERY:R6(SUM-3)or"AA"SIZEx6 Battery Tab compartment cover OPEN Open Adjacent batteries are inserted with opposite polarity. Battery compartment Power-On 1. Verify that the AC adapter, guitar, and playback system are correctly connected to the GM-200. Turn off power to the amplifier before changing the setting of the INPUT GAIN switch. If the switch is operated while the amplifier is on, shock noise may damage the speakers. Turn the ZNR control and MASTER LEVEL control of the GM-200 as well as the volume control of the playback system to minimum. 3. 4. Turn on the equipment in the order GM-200 playback system. Raise the MASTER LEVEL control of the GM-200 to a position that will provide a suitable volume. NOTE 2. ZOOM GM-200 5 Trying Out the GM-200 To use the GM-200 for creating various types of sound, perform the following steps. 1. Select the output character Use the OUTPUT CHARACTER knob to choose among the various options, as described on page 8. Make the setting to match the type of system to which the GM-200 is connected. 2. Select the amp type Use the AMP SELECT knob to choose the guitar amplifier type that is simulated by the unit, as listed on page 9. Trying Out the GM-200 3. Adjust distortion intensity and volume Use the GAIN control to adjust the distortion intensity. Normally, when connecting the output of a conventional preamplifier or compact effect to an audio system, the sound will often be too thin and flat. The LINE AUDIO settings provide lively, tight guitar sound in such circumstances. Character OFF : Punch : Edge : Live : Standard line amp character Sound with a strong midrange punch Results in attacks with a hard egde Fresh, lively sound MTR RECORDING These settings are optimized for line recording using a multitrack recorder or recording mixer or similar. With these settings, it is easy to create a professional guitar sound during recording and to match the GM-200 output to the sound of other instruments being recorded. Output Character Settings Direct : Emulates the sound of a guitar amp picked up with a close-up microphone Air : Emulates the acoustics of a room, with a feeling of depth and spaciousness Wide : Emulates a wide spread created with two microphones used in a stereo arrangement NOTE Special effect using phase shift. Depending on the selected tone and on the played pitch, the sound localization changes. GUITAR AMP These settings are optimized for use with a guitar amplifier. Normal : Basic sound as obtained when connected to a guitar amplifier Bright : Brilliant sound with strong treble Warm : Warm sound with midrange emphasis Bottom : Metallic sound with treble and bass emphasis 8 ZOOM GM-200 Selecting the Amp Type Use the AMP SELECT knob to choose among the following options. American Clean Emulates a tube type combo amp developed in the sixties by an American company known for its single-coil pickup guitars. This famous amplifier had a clean, bright sound and beautiful sounding spring reverb. The setting emulates the typical clean channel sound of this amplifier. Depending on the guitar in use, the sound may be distorted at certain settings of the GAIN control. [. . . ] 335 fusion sound. AMP SELECT Combo 335 EFFECTS Chorus OUTPUT CHARACTER Air GAIN TREBLE MIDDLE BASS With ZNR turned up, coast through those tricky riffs. AMP SELECT Metal Panel EFFECTS OFF OUTPUT CHARACTER Air GAIN TREBLE MIDDLE BASS For "good enough" hard rock. AMP SELECT Black Bottom EFFECTS Chorus OUTPUT CHARACTER Wide GAIN TREBLE MIDDLE BASS Lead tone for instrumental rock numbers. AMP SELECT Modern Lead EFFECTS Reverb OUTPUT CHARACTER Air GAIN TREBLE MIDDLE BASS Are You Experienced? AMP SELECT Fuzz Stack EFFECTS Tremolo OUTPUT CHARACTER Wide GAIN TREBLE MIDDLE BASS ZOOM GM-200 11 Troubleshooting Symptom Check · Is correct AC adapter connected, and is POWER switch turned on?· Are connections between INPUT jack and guitar, OUTPUT jack and playback system established correctly?· Is shielded cable defective? Remedy Turn the system on as described in "Power-On". Follow the instructions in "Getting Connected". [. . . ]