Operation Manual Introduction Thank you for selecting the ZOOM 504 II (hereafter simply called the "504 II"). Please take the time to read this manual carefully so as to get the most out of the unit and to ensure optimum performance and reliability. Retain this manual, the warranty card and all other documentation for future reference. Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 Features · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 Terms Used in This Manual · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 Using the unit on batteries · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 Controls and Functions / Connections (*Setting the input gain) · · · · · 6 Selecting Patches for Play · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8 Using the Tuner Function · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10 Editing a Patch · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 12 Storing/Copying Patches · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 14 Changing the "Patch Call" Method · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 16 Using the Feedback Suppressor · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 18 Using the Expression Pedal · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 20 Restoring Factory Defaults · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 21 Linking Effects · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 22 Effect Parameters · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 23 Specifications · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 30 Patch List · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 31 Usage Precautions Troubleshooting SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety Precautions In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented. The meanings of these symbols are as follows: This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, serious injury or death could result. This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, bodily injury and damage to the equipment could result. Features The 504 II is a sophisticated multi effect processor for acoustic or electric guitar with the following features and functions: · Rich effect palette for acoustic guitar The 504 II incorporates a wealth of effects specially designed for use with an acoustic guitar. De-AMP reduces harshness when playing an acoustic guitar through a guitar amplifier. AIR lends a spacious feeling to the sound. TOUCH makes picking more uniform and smooth. The 504 II is also useful as a preamplifier for recording acoustic or electric guitar, and it offers various patches tuned specially for electric guitar. Features Warning Caution Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard-free use of the 504 II. About power Warning · Since power consumption of this unit is fairly high, we recommend the use of an AC adapter whenever possible. When powering the unit from a battery, use only an alkaline type. · If battery leakage has occurred, wipe the battery compartment and the battery terminals carefully to remove all remnants of battery fluid. · While using the unit, the battery compartment cover should be closed. · Great for electric guitar too The built-in simulator transforms the sound of an electric guitar into that of an acoustic instrument. During a live performance, this makes it a snap to switch between different sound characteristics. · Highly effective feedback suppressor The F.B.SUPPRESSOR function automatically detects the frequencies where feedback (howling) occurs and attenuates that band. Operation can be controlled easily with a foot switch. AC adapter operation · Be sure to use only an AC adapter Caution Avoid using your 504 II in environments which supplies 9 V DC, 300 mA and is where it will be exposed to: equipped with a "center minus" plug · Extreme temperature (Zoom AD-0006). The use of an adapter · High humidity or moisture other than the specified type may · Excessive dust or sand damage the unit and pose a safety · Excessive vibration or shock hazard. · Connect the AC adapter only to an AC Handling outlet that supplies the rated voltage Caution · The 504 II is a precision instrument. required by the adapter. Except for the foot switches, do not · When disconnecting the AC adapter push other parts with your feet or from the AC outlet, always grasp the subject them to strong force. adapter itself and do not pull at the · Take care that no foreign objects (coins cable. or pins etc.) or liquids can enter the unit. · If the unit is not to be used for a long · Be sure to turn the power to all time, disconnect the AC adapter from equipment off before making the outlet. connections. Battery operation · Before moving the unit, turn the power · Use four IEC R6 (size AA) 1.5 V batteries off, and disconnect all cables and the (alkaline/manganese). AC adapter. · The 504 II cannot be used for recharging. Pay close attention to the labelling of the Alterations battery to make sure you choose the Caution Never open the case of the 504 II or correct type. attempt to modify the product in any way · If the 504 II is not to be used for an since this can result in damage to the unit. extended period of time, remove the battery from the unit. Environment · Built-in auto-chromatic tuner The integrated tuning function lets you quickly and precisely tune your instrument on stage. · Dual power supply enables operation anywhere The dual power supply principle allows the unit to be powered either from an AC adapter or from four IEC R6 (size AA) batteries. Continuous operation time on batteries is 8 hours with manganese batteries and 28 hours with alkaline batteries. · Compatible with foot switch and pedals An optional foot switch (FS01) or expression pedal (FP01/FP02) can be connected to the CONTROL IN jack. The foot switch is useful for quickly detecting the feedback frequency, and the expression pedal allows adjusting the volume or effect tone in real time. · Improved successor to 504 While inheriting the sound characteristics of the very successful ZOOM model 504, the 504 II is even more compact and carries a lower price tag. What's more, it incorporates the world's first wah effect specifically designed for acoustic guitar, plus several other novel effects such as the EMPHASIZER which duplicates the characteristic sound of a resonator. ZOOM 504 II ACOUSTIC 2 ZOOM 504 II ACOUSTIC 3 Terms Used in This Manual This section explains some important terms that are used throughout the 504 II documentation. Effect parameter The effects of the 504 II consist of a succession of modules that determine the sound. These individual modules are called the effect parameters. As shown in the following illustration, the 504 II has 10 different effect parameters. Changing the setting of an effect parameter is like turning the control knob on a compact effect, leading to a change in the sound. Effect parameters Play mode/edit mode The internal status of the 504 II is referred to as the operation mode. The two major modes are play mode, in which you can select patches and use them for playing your instrument, and edit mode, in which you can modify the effects. The [PLAY/EDIT] selector serves for switching between the play mode and edit mode. Terms Used in This Manual Terms Used in This Manual / Using the unit on batteries Global parameters Normally, effect parameter settings are stored individually for each patch, but some effect parameters affect all patches. Such parameters are called global parameters. The global parameter settings do not change also when the patch is switched. OUT IN F.B. PATCH TYPE LIMIT/ LOW/ HIGH/ AIR EFFECT DLY& De-AMP EDGE BODY TOP REV SUPPRESSOR LEVEL Global parameters Using the unit on batteries 1. Turn the 504 II over and open the cover of the battery compartment on the bottom. Press the latch to release it and then raise the cover. 2. Insert four fresh IEC R6 (size AA) batteries into the battery compartment. Effect type Some effect parameters comprise several different effects which are referred to as effect types. For example, the DLY&REV parameter has the four effect types LARGE, SMALL, DELAY, and DLY+REV. Only one of these can be selected at a time. Patch In the 504 II, effects are stored and called up in units referred to as patches. A patch comprises information about the setting and on/off status of effect parameters. The memory of the 504 II holds up to 36 patches. Bank A group of six patches is called a bank. The 504 II manages a total of six banks, labelled A through F. The patches within each bank are numbered 1 through 6. To specify a patch, the 504 II uses the following format: "A1". This means that patch number 1 from bank A is selected. Therefore "b6" would refer to patch 6 from bank b. BANK F PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 5 PATCH 6 Insert all batteries with the same orientation. Four IEC R6 (size AA) batteries Tab Battery compartment cover Rear of 504 II 3. Close the cover of the battery compartment. Close the cover of the battery compartment. Push the cover in until the latch audibly snaps into place. BANK E BANK d BANK C BANK b BANK A PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 5 PATCH 6 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 5 PATCH 6 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 5 PATCH 6 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 5 PATCH 6 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 5 PATCH 6 Use four IEC R6 (size AA) batteries. When the batteries are getting low, a dot (.) in the bottom section of the display starts to flash. NOTE While not using the 504 II, you should disconnect the cable plugged into the INPUT jack, to prevent draining the batteries. 4 ZOOM 504 II ACOUSTIC ZOOM 504 II ACOUSTIC 5 Controls and Functions / Connections Top Panel Controls and Functions / Connections [PLAY/EDIT] selector This knob serves for switching between play mode (in which you use the patches for playing) and edit mode (where you can edit patches to your liking). Rear Panel / Connections Controls and Functions / Connections [+]/[-] keys Serve for switching banks up and down, adjusting parameters, and other functions. Controls and Functions / Connections INPUT jack Serves for connecting the output of the pickup (preamplifier) attached to an acoustic guitar, or the output of an electric guitar. When the 504 II is operated on batteries, the unit will be turned on when a plug is inserted in this jack. [STORE] key Serves for storing edited patches, copying patches to another location, and other functions. Display Shows patch numbers, setting values, and other information required for operation of the 504 II. [ ]/[ ] foot switches These switches are used for selecting patches, controlling the tuner, and other functions. [Setting the input gain] When using a magnetic pickup, a single-coil electric guitar, or any other pickup with low output level, the input gain can be raised as follows. Turn the 504 II on while holding down the foot switch [ ]. The indication "HI-GAIN" scrolls on the display, and the input gain is set to high. NOTE CONTROL IN jack Serves for connection of the optional foot switch (FS01) or expression pedal (FP01/FP02). OUTPUT jack This stereo phone jack serves for connection to the guitar amplifier. It is also possible to plug a pair of stereo headphones into this jack, or to use a Y cable for sending the output to two amplifiers. The input gain setting is not stored in the internal memory. Repeat the setting as required every time you turn the unit on. DC 9V (AC adapter) jack To use the 504 II on AC power, plug an AC adapter (ZOOM AD-0006) with a rated output of 9 volts DC, 300 mA (center minus plug) into this jack. When a plug is in ...