User manual ZOOM TM-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 TM-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. [. . . ] Raise volume Turn power to the amplifier on, and raise the LEVEL control on the guitar and TM-01. 5. Connect output cable to amplifier Always follow the above sequence. Plug the cable from the OUT jack of the TM-01 to the IN jack of the amplifier. If steps are performed in reverse order, there is a danger of damage to the amplifier or speakers. ZOOM Tri Metal TM-01 7 Sound Samples This section shows some actual setting examples. When experimenting, you should make settings so that the amplifier does not distort excessively. Standard "glittery" drive sound With all controls in the center position, the TM-01 already provides strong distortion and the equalizer attenuates the midrange and emphasizes the lows and highs. Super drive sound These settings make the glittery drive feeling even stronger, in the LA Metal style. The key is to further cut the MIDDLE control and turn up the TREBLE and BASS. The GAIN control can be adjusted to taste, but would be higher than the 10 o'clock position. 8 ZOOM Tri Metal TM-01 Drive sound with characteristic middle boost When you turn down the TREBLE and BASS controls and boost the MIDDLE range, the drive sound gets an even stronger twang. This is great for example for special solo phrases. Drive sound with an edge To make a solo really stand out, turn the RANGE control towards the upper end of the scale, and boost it with the MIDDLE control. This will give you strong distortion, but the sound still is distinct and sharp. Drive sound with ample lows This setting is great for earth-shaking riffs played with a 7-string guitar. The trick lies in turning the BASS control almost all the way up. Picking should be energetic and swift to make the best of this choice. ZOOM Tri Metal TM-01 9 TM-01 and Compact Effects This section shows how to use the TM-01 together with other compact effect devices. With a chorus effect In this example, the chorus uses full modulation at a fairly high rate (speed), to achieve a vibrato-like effect. This simulates the far-out obligato sound that can be heard sometimes in heavy rock making extensive use of 7-string guitars. TM-01 SETTING : GAIN 8 TREBLE 5 MIDDLE 4 RANGE 4 BASS 8 With flanger & delay This setup uses the impressive harmonics produced by the TM-01 to stress the flanger effect, and adds long delay to spread the sound impression. This also is a great match for heavy rock played on a 7-string guitar. By experimenting with the equalizer settings, you can further increase the depth of the sound. TM-01 SETTING : GAIN 8 TREBLE 7 MIDDLE 5 RANGE 3 BASS 7 10 ZOOM Tri Metal TM-01 TM-01 and Multi-Effects This section shows how to use the TM-01 together with multi-effect devices such as the GFX-4. Creating drive sound with TM-01 only When also using a multi-effect device, the TM-01 should be connected before the other device. For distortion sound, create the distortion with the TM-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 TM-01 can be used as if it were a part of the other device. You can switch the TM-01 on and off using patch programs of the multi-effect. ZOOM Tri Metal TM-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 TM-01 turned down?Are there any problems with other effect devices or with cables?Use a known good cable and connect the TM-01 directly to the amplifier. Sound level is low, and sound is distorted also in bypass mode. Is the battery exhausted?Insert a fresh battery. Noise is heard. Are several distortion effects used in series? [. . . ] Start with all controls set to center and perform fine adjustment from there. ZOOM Tri Metal TM-01 13 Specifications Controls Foot switch GAIN control TREBLE control MIDDLE 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: +10 dBm Battery (6F22, 9V) or AC adapter AD-0006 (9 V DC, 300 mA, center minus) Continuous operation: approx. 26 hours (alkaline) or 8 hours (manganese) 98 (W) x 127 (D) x 48 (H) mm 720 g (including battery) Instruction manual Battery (6F22, 9V) LEVEL control BASS control RANGE control Input Output Power requirements Battery life External Dimensions Weight Supplied accessories *0 dBm = 0. 775 Vrms *Design and specifications subject to change without notice. 14 ZOOM Tri Metal TM-01 Usage Precautions Electrical interference The TM-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 TM-01, as the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely. If such problems occur, move the TM-01 further away from the affected equipment. [. . . ]