ADVANCED GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSOR OPERATION MANUAL CONTENTS Introduction Glossary Names and Functions Front panel Rear panel ·························································································· ···································································· 1 2 2 2 ············································································· ·············································································· Connections ···················································································· 3 3 Preparing for performance ························································ Listening to a patch ······································································· 4 4 4 5 6 6 7 7 Panel display in Play mode Selecting a patch Adjusting the volume level and tonal quality according to the acoustic environment Temporarily turning the effects off (Bypass) Temporarily muting the sound output from the 2100 Tuning the guitar (Auto Tuner function) Fine-tuning the reference pitch of the tuner (Calibration) ······················································· ····································································· ··························································· ································ ···················· ······································· ·············· Using the [FUNCTION] switch ······················································· 8 8 9 Selecting the function of the [FUNCTION] switch Using the basic samplers (Jam Play function) Modifying the parameter settings Turning an effect module on and off Storing and copying a patch ························ ····························· Modifying tonal color of patches (Using Edit mode) ················· 10 10 11 11 ············································ ········································· ··················································· Using the Sampler function ························································· 12 12 13 Preparing to use the Sampler function Using the Sampler function ····································· ····················································· Using the RTM function Effect type and parameters ······························································· ························································· 14 15 15 16 17 17 18 19 19 COMP/WAH (compressor/wah) DIST (distortion) EQ (Equalizer) MOD (Modulation) REV/DLY (Reverb/Delay) SAMPLER (Sampler) Other global parameters ··············································· ····································································· ········································································ ·································································· ························································· ······························································ ························································· Resetting the 2100 to the factory default condition Troubleshooting SPECIFICATIONS USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ·················· ··········································································· ········································································· 20 20 21 Introduction Thank you for selecting the ZOOM PLAYER 2100 (called 2100 in this manual). The 2100 is a multi-effects unit with the following features: Versatile effects The 2100 has 33 versatile effects. You can combine up to seven effects. In particular, the 2100 offers thirteen distortion effects (for the DIST module) for discerning guitarists, including Clean, Distortion, Acoustic simulator, etc. It also features an Amp simulator and ZNR (ZOOM Noise Reduction). Abundant preset patches You can use up to 60 patches, including 30 PRESET patches and 30 USER patches. 32-second Sampler function (Quick guide See page 12.) ZOOM has developed a "Sampler" function that allows you to record a phrase up to 32 seconds long from a CD and play back the data at lower speeds. This function also plays data without changing the pitch at lower speeds and improves tonal quality. You can also record your own performance as a one-man jam session. This can be of great help in your guitar education. Customize/Jam play (Quick guide See page 8 ­ 9.) The 2100 features a [FUNCTION] switch to which you can assign a function. The following four functions are available : 1. Bank Down mode: Switches to one bank number lower . 2. Manual mode: Switches each effect on and off during performance. 3. Control mode: Enables you to use the RTM function. 4. Jam Play mode: Allows you to use three basic samplers that can be recorded for up to five seconds simultaneously. RTM (Real Time Modulation) function (Quick guide See page 14.) Connecting an optional foot pedal FP01/FP02 or using the [FUNCTION] switch enables you to adjust the following parameters in real-time : 1. Volume control 2. COMP/WAH module effects 3. Pedal Pitch Shifter in the MOD module 4. Delay in the MOD module (Sound-on-sound) Flexible use for performance (Quick guide See page 5.) The patches you create at home might sound completely different in the studio at high volume. Don't worry. It is easy to correct the sound. You can adjust the gain of the distortion effects, the reverberation of the reverb effects, and the presence without changing the patch parameters. Great support on the stage (Quick guide See page 7.) The 2100 has an auto chromatic tuner for guitars, which can be used on stage easily. Please read this manual carefully so you can understand the functions of your 2100 and to ensure optimum performance and reliability for an extended period of time. Glossary This section describes the terminology for the 2100 used in this manual. s Effect module An effect module is an effect that processes or adds effects to a sound, such as compact-type effects including compressor and delay. You can combine up to seven effect modules in the 2100. The diagram at the bottom of this page shows the signal flow through the effect modules in the 2100. q Effect parameters: These parameters determine the intensity and the signal flow of each effect module. The effect parameter settings will be stored for each patch individually. q Patch parameters: These parameters determine the settings independently of each effect module and include the final level and the ZNR setting of a patch. The patch parameter settings will be stored for each patch individually. q Global parameters: These parameters are shared by all patches globally. Changes to the global parameters do not take effect when you switch between patches. They take effect when you turn off the power to the unit. s Patch / Group / Bank A "patch" is a unit of memory to which you store and from which you recall effect settings. That is, a "patch" is a combination of up to seven effect modules and stores the parameter settings of those effect modules. You can store a patch in one of two groups: rewritable USER group and read-only PRESET group. Each group can store up to 30 patches. A total of up to 60 patches can be stored in the 2100. You recall any three patches as a set and use foot switches 1­3 on the front panel to switch among these three patches. This combination set of three patches is called a "bank." The USER group and the PRESET group have ten banks (0­9) each. s Mode The 2100 operates in five modes: q Play mode: Allows you to select patches and use the effects during performance. q Manual mode: Allows you to turn the modules on and off during performance. q Edit mode: Allows you to edit the effect parameters and patch parameters of the currently-selected patch. q Store mode: Allows you to store the edited patch into memory or move a patch to another memory location. q Special mode: This mode offers a special function that allows you to reset the internal settings and all patches in the USER group (or a particular patch in the USER group) to the factory default settings. PRESET group BANK 9 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 BANKPATCH 3 1 BANK 0 PATCHPATCH 4 1 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 3 USER group BANK 9 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 BANKPATCH 3 1 BANK 0 PATCHPATCH 4 1 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 3 s Effect type and parameters Each effect module of the 2100 offers multiple effects, called "effect types." You can select one effect type for each effect module. "Parameters" are settings that you can modify. The parameters on the 2100 include: s RTM RTM is an acronym for Real-time Modulation. It is a function that enables you to change a particular effect parameter or volume setting using the [FUNCTION] switch on the front panel or an optional foot pedal FP01 or FP02. JAM PLAY INPUT *1 COMP/WAH DIST(ZNR) DIST(ZNR) COMP/WAH VOLUME EQ AMP SIMULATOR MOD DLY/REV SAMPLER OUTPUT *1 You can change the order of the COMP/WAH and DIST effect modules. *2 *2 You cannot use the MOD module and REV/DLY module when you use the Sampler function or the Jam Play function. 1 Names and Functions Front panel [STORE] key [GROUP/EXIT] key Display Parameter LEDs [UTILITY] key [ON/OFF] key Parameter select keys Module LEDs [VALUE +/-] keys [BANK ] (Bank up) switch BANK PATCH POSITION1.COMP/WAH·DIST 2.DIST·COMP/WAH COMP/WAH Type(RTM) Sens/Rate POSITION BOTH PRESET Patch Level Master Level DIST Type Gain/Top Tone/Body Level Gain Trim EQ Treble Middle Bass ZNR Presence MOD Type Depth/Time Rate/Pit/FB Mix/Mode Amp Sim REV/DLY Type Time Tone/FB Mix Rev Trim SAMPLER 1.AUX Mix 2.AUX Lch 3.AUX Rch 4.PLAYNOTE Max Rec Time Constant Pitch Tone FUNCTION COMP/WAH DIST 1.COMP 2.PEDAL-WAH 3.AUTO-WAH 4.TREMOLO 5.RING MOD 6.SLOW ATTACK 1.CLEAN 2.OVER DRIVE 3.DISTORTION 4.FUZZ/GRUNGE 5.LEAD 6.METAL 7.ACOUSTIC MOD REV/DLY 1.CHORUS 1.HALL 2.STEREO CHO 2.ROOM 3.FLANGER 3.PP-DELAY 1 4.PHASE 4.PP-DELAY 2 5.PITCH 6.PEDAL-PITCH 7.DELAY STORE GROUP(EXIT) UTILITY ON/OFF VALUE PARM + 1 JAM 1 JAM PLAY MONITOR 2 JAM 2 3 JAM 3 B JAM REC BANK SAMPLER REC FUNCTION SPEED Foot switches [FUNCTION] switch Rear panel INPUT AUX IN OUTPUT CONTROL IN DC9V ZOOM CORPORATION [PHONES] 300mA MADE IN JAPAN MODEL INPUT jack AUX IN jack OUTPUT [PHONES] jack DC IN (AC adapter) connector CONTROL IN jack 2 Connections Connect the volume-adjustable headphone jack of a sound source, such as a CD player, to the AUX IN jack using a stereo mini plug. The signal input from the AUX IN jack will be mixed with the effected guitar signal and routed to the OUTPUT jack. You can also record input signals from the AUX IN jack on the 2100 using the Sampler function. Use a monaural cable to connect one amplifier to the OUTPUT jack. Use a stereo Y-cable to connect two amplifiers to the OUTPUT jack. If you use two amplifiers, you will get a great sense of spaciousness when you use stereo effects. You can also connect headphones to the OUTPUT jack. Amplifier CD player INPUT AUX IN OUTPUT CONTROL IN DC9V ZOOM CORPORATION [PHONES] 300mA MADE IN JAPAN MODEL AC adapter Foot pedal FP0 ...