Operation Manual Introduction Thank you for selecting the ZOOM PS-02 Palmtop Studio (simply called the "PS-02" in this manual). In order to get the most out of this sophisticated product, please read this manual carefully before use. We recommend that you keep the manual at hand for future reference. Contents Safety Precautions · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 Features · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 What the PS-02 Can Do · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 Names and Connectors · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8 Quick Guide · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10 Listening to the Demo Song · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10 Using the Effects · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 12 Recording an Audio Track · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 14 About SmartMedia/Operating the Unit on Batteries · · · · 16 Operation Guide · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 17 Select an empty song · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 17 Program pattern change information · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 18 Program chord change information · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 23 Record guitar signals on the audio tracks · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 27 Finish up the song · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 36 Reference Guide · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 40 Song Menu · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 40 Rhythm Menu · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 44 Audio Menu · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 50 Effect Menu · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 61 Utility Menu · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 69 Special Operations · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 75 Troubleshooting · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 78 Technical Information · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 79 Specifications · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 85 INDEX · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 86 Usage 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. Safety Precautions Warning Caution Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard-free use of the PS-02. 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. terminals carefully to remove all remnants of battery fluid. · While using the unit, the battery compartment cover should be closed. Environment Caution AC adapter operation · Be sure to use only an AC adapter which supplies 9 V DC, 300 mA and is equipped with a "center minus" plug (Zoom AD-0006). The use of an adapter other than the specified type may damage the unit and pose a safety hazard. · Connect the AC adapter only to an AC Caution outlet that supplies the rated voltage required by the adapter. · When disconnecting the AC adapter from the AC outlet, always grasp the adapter itself and do not pull at the cable. · If the unit is not to be used for a long time, disconnect the AC adapter from the outlet. Avoid using your PS-02 in environments where it will be exposed to: · Extreme temperature · High humidity or moisture · Excessive dust or sand · Excessive vibration or shock Handling · Since the PS-02 is a precision electronic device, avoid applying excessive force to the controls. Do not operate the keys or controls with your foot. · Take care that no foreign objects (coins or pins etc.) or liquids can enter the unit. · Be sure to turn the power to all equipment off before making connections. · Before moving the unit, turn the power off, and disconnect all cables and the AC adapter. Battery operation · Use four IEC R03 AAA 1.5 V batteries (alkaline/manganese). · The PS-02 cannot be used for recharging. Pay close attention to the labelling of the battery to make sure you choose the Caution correct type. · If the PS-02 is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the battery from the unit. · If batteries leakage has occurred, wipe the battery compartment and the battery Alterations Never open the case of the PS-02 or attempt to modify the product in any way since this can result in damage to the unit. 2 Features The PS-02 has the following features. · Three great functions in one unit The PS-02 combines a drum/bass machine, a digital multi-recorder, and a multi-effect device in a single compact unit. Tailor the sound of your guitar, program a rhythm track, record guitar and vocal parts, and perform final mixdown, all on the same unit. The PS-02 is a totally new kind of hyper device. · Versatile effects built in The impressive palette of 50 built-in effects includes modulation effects, spatial effects, as well as an amp simulator. Up to six effects can be combined in an effect program, and 120 effect programs can be stored in the memory of the unit. The PS-02 is handy as a standalone effect device for guitar or as an effect device for guitar/bass/vocal recording. A Special effect lets you control the sound and spatial ambience during mixdown. · Program the rhythm track for 100 songs The PS-02 incorporates more than 200 rhythm patterns using realistic drum and bass sounds. By combining patterns and chords, you can create up to 100 songs, ideal for practice and for composing. · Integrated 3-track digital recorder The built-in 3-track recorder lets you record and play a variety of sources including guitar and vocals, as well as the signal from a CD player or from the built-in microphone. Recorded data is stored on SmartMedia for superior convenience. You can for example overlay a guitar and a vocal part with a rhythm track that you created earlier, for use as a professional sounding demo tape. Additional features include auto punch in/out and track bouncing. · Convenient dual power design The PS-02 can be powered from the AC adapter or from four IEC R03 (size AAA) batteries. This lets you use the unit anywhere, whether for personal practice, creating arrangements, or for idea recording. Features 3 What the PS-02 Can Do 1 What the PS-02 Can Do Use as a digital multi-track recorder. Simply connect an instrument, select the built-in effects, and record. Add realistic sounding drum and bass backing, and overlay guitar and vocal parts to create your original song. The PS-02 is digital MTR (multi-track recorder) using SmartMedia for recording. You can store up to 100 songs on a single SmartMedia card. A song can consist of two rhythm tracks from the built-in rhythm machine (drums and bass) and three audio tracks. Song Rhythm track Built-in drum & bass machine Pattern Pattern Pattern Pa Keyboard Audio track Effect Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 By programming the rhythm track, you can create your original backing material. Then record instruments or vocals on the three audio tracks. After recording is completed, you can adjust panning and volume for each audio track separately, and you can control the balance of drums, bass, and audio tracks to create the final song. 4 What the PS-02 Can Do 2 Create rhythm accompaniment without cumbersome input, simply by selecting patterns and chords Programming the rhythm track could not be easier: simply choose from a wide variety of available rhythm patterns and specify the chords. You'll get the hang of it in a few minutes and create great backing tracks, even without any sequencer experience. The PS-02 incorporates more than 200 ready-to-use drum and bass rhythm patterns for all sorts of musical genres, including rock, blues, dance music, and many more. Just line up the patterns in the desired order for playing and specify the chords. The result is a solid rhythm track. Rhythm track Combination of drum pattern and bass line What the PS-02 Can Do Pattern Pattern A Pattern B Pattern C Chord Bass line changes according to chord A F#m D The built-in drum & bass patterns can be updated via SmartMedia. New drum & bass sounds and patterns will be published in future on the ZOOM web site (http://www.zoom.co.jp). This will let you expand your library of sounds and patterns. 5 3 What the PS-02 Can Do Digital MTR concept makes possible virtual track (take) function and bounce without affecting the sound quality The PS-02 can record up to 10 takes per track, for a total of 30 takes. A bounce function that acts as a digital ping-pong effect is also available, so that the number of record takes is virtually unlimited. The audio tracks 1 - 3 of the PS-02 each have ten virtual tracks (called "takes"). For recording or playback, you select a take. For example, you might record several takes of a guitar solo and then compare these later to choose the one you like best. Take 1 - 10 Selected take Audio track 1 track 2 track 3 The "bounce function" lets you perform digital collating of several tracks onto tracks 1 and 2. [Bounce function example] (1) Monaural A B C A B C D E A+B+C D A+B+C(L) A+B+C(R) F G A+B+C+D+E E A+B+C+D(L) A+B+C+D(R) Bounce Bounce (2) Stereo Bounce Bounce 6 4 Truly useful effects section is great for all sorts of applications from recording to mix-down Using original VAMS technology from ZOOM, amp modeling and other effects of the PS-02 are simply amazing. They are handy not only to record guitar or vocal parts with effect processing, but also for use of the PS-02 as a stand-alone amp simulator or effect device. The PS-02 has numerous effects built in, allowing you to use up to six effect modules such as DRIVE, CAB (cabinet simulator), MOD (modulation), and REV (reverb) simultaneously. [INPUT] jack What the PS-02 Can Do Audio track Effect Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 [OUTPUT] jack Electric guitar Microphone Built-in microphone The effect output signal is present not only to the internal recorder but also appears at the OUTPUT jack, so that you can record the processed signal or use the PS-02 as a standalone effect device. The mixdown effect lets you apply special processing on a completed song. Working with the mixed signal consisting of audio track, drums and bass track, you can add ambience or emphasize highs and lows, to get exactly the sound that you're after. Bass Drums Audio track 1 Audio track 2 Audio track 3 PAN Mixdown effect LEVEL [OUTPUT] jack 7 Names and Connectors Front Panel Menu LEDs Cursor [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] keys [EXIT (CANCEL)] key Names and Connectors Left Side Panel [VOLUME] control [BYPASS TUNER] key [EDIT] key [DATA CARD] slot [STORE (EXECUTE)] key EFFECT PATCH [ ]/[ ] keys SmartMedia Wrong OK To use the PS02, SmartMedia is required. Before turning on the power, insert the supplied SmartMedia card into the [DATA CARD] slot, as shown in the illustration. Note that the PS-02 will not operate correctly if no SmartMedia card is inserted. · To insert the card, push it fully into the slot so that it is locked in place. · To remove the card, first push it in to release the lock, and then pull it out. Bass Guitar 8 Names and Connectors Display Slider 1 - 3 Right Side Panel AC adapter [POWER] switch [ ...