User manual ZOOM PD-01

[. . . ] AC adapter jack When powering the unit from the AC adapter, insert the plug from the adapter into this jack. Be sure to use only an AC adapter rated for 9 V DC, center negative, 300 mA (Zoom AD-0006). When the AC adapter is connected, the PD-01 will always be ON, regardless of whether a cable is plugged into the IN jack. GAIN control Turning this control clockwise increases the drive effect. [. . . ] This is suitable for applications ranging from light rock backing to solo play. Boost sound emphasizing amp distortion These settings emphasize the amplifier distortion. The key is the 10 o'clock position of the GAIN control. The HIGH and LOW controls may be left in the center. LEVEL can be adjusted to fit the amplifier distortion. The sound of this widely applicable setup will differ considerably, depending on the volume level setting at the guitar. 8 ZOOM Power Drive PD-01 Clean sound with a fat character When the clean tone of the amplifier lacks a bit of body, the PD-01 can provide improvement with very moderate settings. When set to a point where distortion is barely noticeable, the sound will have more body and punch. Unlike with conventional overdrive effects, you can create a sharp, fat sound. Booster sample 1: clean & crunch This is a special way to use the PD-01. Set GAIN to zero and raise the level to get great booster performance. Set the amplifier to clean tone for backing, and then set the PD-01 to ON to obtain a natural crunch sound produced by the amplifier in conjunction with the PD-01. Booster sample 2: drive & distortion Set up the amplifier to create a drive sound for backing, and activate the PD-01 for playing solos. The PD-01 is great for this technique, which is often used with large stack amps in the British style. Thanks to the booster function, you'll get incredibly distinct distortion sound. ZOOM Power Drive PD-01 9 PD-01 and Compact Effects This section shows how to use the PD-01 together with other compact effect devices. With compressor & chorus In this example, a compressor is inserted before the PD-01 for level-equalized overdrive sound. Activating the chorus yields a sound that is optimally matched to light chord work. PD-01 SETTING : GAIN 5 HIGH 5 LOW 5 With chorus & delay In this setup, the PD-01 GAIN control is turned up fully. Connect the chorus and delay after the PD-01, for extended solos. Chorus can be set as desired, but the delay should be matched to the tempo of the song. By choosing a fairly long delay time, you can create a wide, expansive sound. PD-01 SETTING : GAIN 10 HIGH 5 LOW 8 10 ZOOM Power Drive PD-01 PD-01 and Multi-Effects This section shows how to use the PD-01 together with multi-effect devices such as the GFX-4. Creating drive sound with PD-01 only When using a multi-effect device with the PD-01, the PD-01 should be connected before the other device. For distortion sound, create the distortion with the PD-01 only. Using send/return loop of multi-effect When using a multi-effect device such as the GFX-8 with send/return jacks, the PD-01 can be used as if it were a part of the other device. You can switch the PD-01 on and off using patch programs of the multi-effect. ZOOM Power Drive PD-01 11 Troubleshooting If there seems to be a problem with the unit, check the following points first. No sound. Are connections to the IN and OUT jacks reversed?If there is no battery in the unit and the AC adapter is not used, there will be no sound. Insert a fresh battery, or connect the AC adapter. Is the guitar or amplifier volume or the LEVEL control of the PD-01 turned down? [. . . ] Start with all controls set to center and perform fine adjustment from there. ZOOM Power Drive PD-01 13 Specifications Controls Foot switch GAIN control LEVEL control HIGH control LOW control Standard monaural phone jack Rated input impedance: 470 kilohms Rated input level: -20 dBm Standard monaural phone jack Rated output impedance: 10 kilohms or more Rated output level: +19 dBm Battery (6F22, 9V) or AC adapter AD-0006 (9 V DC, 300 mA, center minus) Continuous operation: approx. 15hours (alkaline) or 5hours (manganese) 98 (W) x 127 (D) x 48 (H) mm 710 g (including battery) Instruction manual Battery (6F22, 9V) *0 dBm = 0. 775 Vrms *Design and specifications subject to change without notice. Input Output Power requirements Battery life External Dimensions Weight Supplied accessories 14 ZOOM Power Drive PD-01 Usage Precautions Electrical interference The PD-01 has been designed to minimize emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and to minimize susceptibility to external interference. However, equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic radiation should not be placed near the PD-01, as the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely. If such problems occur, move the PD-01 further away from the affected equipment. [. . . ]