Operation Manual © ZOOM Corporation Reproduction of this manual, in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited. USAGE AND 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: Environment Avoid using your PS-04 in environments where it will be exposed to: Warning · Extreme temperature · High humidity or moisture · Excessive dust or sand · Excessive vibration or shock This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and Caution handle the device incorrectly, serious injury or death could result. This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and handle the Warning device incorrectly, bodily injury and damage to the equipment could result. Handling Warning Since the PS-04 is a precision electronic device, avoid applying excessive force to the switches and buttons. Also take care not to drop the unit, and do not subject it to shock or excessive pressure. Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard-free use of the PS-04. Alterations Warning Power requirements Caution Never open the case of the PS-04 or attempt to modify the product in any way since this can result in damage to the unit. Since power consumption of this unit is fairly high, we recommend the use of an AC adapter whenever possible. When powering the unit from batteries, use only alkaline types. Connecting cables and input and output jacks Warning [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 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. · When not using the unit for an extended period, disconnect the AC adapter from the AC outlet. [Battery operation] · Use four conventional IEC R6 (size AA) batteries (alkaline). · The PS-04 cannot be used for recharging. Pay close attention to the labelling of the battery to make sure you choose the correct type. · When not using the unit for an extended period, remove the batteries from the unit. · 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. You should always turn off the power to the PS-04 and all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting any cables. Also make sure to disconnect all cables and the AC adapter before moving the PS-04. Usage Precautions · Electrical interference For safety considerations, the PS-04 has been designed to provide maximum protection against the emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and protection from external interference. However, equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves should not be placed near the PS-04, as the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely. With any type of digital control device, the PS-04 included, electromagnetic interference can cause malfunctioning and can corrupt or destroy data. Care should be taken to minimize the risk of damage. · Cleaning Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the PS-04. If necessary, slightly moisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive cleanser, wax, or solvents (such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol), since these may dull the finish or damage the surface. Please keep this manual in a convenient place for future reference. SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. 2 ZOOM PS-04 Contents USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS....... 2 Introduction ................................................ 5 Getting to Know the PS-04........................ 6 PS-04 configuration ............................... 6 Recorder section ........................................... Effects section ............................................... Rhythm section ............................................. Mixer section ................................................ 6 6 6 7 4-2 Adjusting level/panning/EQ ................. 26 4-3 Applying the send/return effect ............ 28 Step 5: Mixdown ................................. 30 5-1 Applying the mastering effect ............... 5-2 Mixdown (bounce) preparations ........... 5-3 Carrying out mixdown (bounce) ........... 5-4 Playing the bounced tracks ................... 30 31 32 33 Reference [Recorder] .............................. 36 AUDIO mode screens .......................... 36 V-takes ................................................ 36 About V-takes ............................................. 36 Switching V-takes ....................................... 36 Operation modes of the PS-04 .............. 7 Names and Functions of Parts ................. 8 Top view ................................................ Front view .............................................. Rear view ............................................... Side view ............................................... 8 9 9 9 Moving to a desired location in the song (Locate/Marker function) ..................... 37 Specifying time or measures ....................... Setting a mark in a song .............................. Locating a mark .......................................... Deleting a mark ........................................... 37 38 38 38 Getting Connected .................................. 10 About SmartMedia .................................. 10 Operating the Unit on Batteries ............. 11 Power On/Off ........................................... 11 Power-on ..................................................... 11 Power-off .................................................... 11 Playing back the same passage repeatedly (A-B Repeat function) ........ 39 Re-recording only a specified part (Punch-in/out function) ........................ 40 Using manual punch-in/out ......................... 40 Using auto punch-in/out .............................. 41 Combining multiple tracks on another track (Bounce function) ....................... 42 Making settings for the bounce target track(s) ........................................................ 42 Selecting the bounce target V-take ............. 43 Carrying out bounce recording .................... 43 Listening to the Demo Song ................... 12 Let's Record ............................................ 13 Quick Guide ............................................. 15 Step 1: Preparations before recording ............. 15 1-1 Creating a new project .......................... 15 1-2 Selecting a rhythm pattern to use ......... 17 Changing the precount operation ............................................. 44 Checking the grade setting of a project ................................................. 45 Reference [Track Editing] ....................... 46 Editing a range of data ........................ 46 Basic steps for range editing ....................... Copying a specified range of data ............... Moving a specified range of data ................ Erasing a specified range of data ................ Trimming a specified range of data ............ Basic steps for V-take editing ..................... Deleting a V-take ........................................ Copying a V-take ........................................ Exchanging V-takes .................................... 46 47 48 49 49 50 51 51 52 Step 2: Recording the first track .......... 19 2-1 Selecting the input source ..................... 19 2-2 Applying the insert effect ..................... 21 2-3 Selecting a track and starting to record .................................................... 22 Step 3: Overdubbing ............................24 3-1 Adjusting input sensitivity and setting the insert effect ..................................... 24 3-2 Selecting the track to record ................. 24 Editing using V-takes ........................... 50 Step 4: Mixing ...................................... 26 4-1 Muting the input signal/rhythm sound ..................................................... 26 Reference [Mixer] .................................... 53 About the PS-04 mixer ........................ 53 ZOOM PS-04 3 Contents Assigning input signals to tracks ......... 53 Selecting the input source ........................... 53 Selecting the recording track(s) .................. 55 Editing a send/return effect patch ............... 90 Storing a send/return effect patch ............... 91 Changing a send/return effect patch name ............................................................ 91 Mixing the playback sound from tracks ................................................... 56 Making adjustments for each track signal (track parameters) ..................... 56 Linking tracks (stereo link) ................... 58 Using the tuner function ...................... 92 Using the chromatic tuner ........................... 92 Using other tuning types ............................. 93 Reference [System] ................................. 95 Reference [Rhythm] ................................ 59 About the rhythm section .................... 59 Explanation of some important terms .................................................... 59 PATTERN mode/SONG mode ................... Pattern/song ................................................. Drum track/bass track ................................. Drum kit/bass program ................................ PATTERN mode screens ............................ Selecting a pattern for playback .................. Changing the tempo .................................... Playing drum/bass sounds manually ........... Creating a pattern ........................................ Copying a pattern ........................................ Deleting a pattern ........................................ Changing the pattern parameters (pattern edit) ................................................ Setting PATTERN mode operation (pattern utility) ............................................ SONG mode screens ................................... Creating a song ............................................ Editing a song .............................................. Clearing a song ............................................ Importing pattern/song information from another project ............................................. 59 59 60 60 60 60 61 62 63 68 69 69 71 73 73 81 83 83 SYSTEM mode screen ........................ 95 About projects ..................................... 95 Basic steps for handling projects ................ Selecting a project ...................................... Creating a new project ................................ Copying a project ........................................ Deleting a project ........................................ Protecting a project ..................................... Checking the remaining recording time ............................................................. Changing the name of a project .................. 95 96 96 96 97 97 97 98 PATTERN mode operation .................. 60 Changing the operation of the level meters ................................................. 98 Setting the built-in mic gain ................ 99 Turning the backlight on and off ......... 99 Formatting a SmartMedia card ......... 100 Specifications ........................................ 101 Troubleshooting .................................... 102 Problems during playback ................ 102 Problems during recording ................ 102 Problems with effects ........................ 103 Problems with rhythm section ........... 103 Other problems .................................. 103 SONG mode operation ........................ 73 Appendix ................................................ 104 Effect Parameters .............................. 104 Insert effect ............................................... 104 Send effect ................................................ 113 Reference [Effects] ................................. 84 About the effects ................................. 84 Insert effect .................................................. 84 Send/return effect ........................................ 85 EFFECT mode screens ................................ 86 Rhythm patterns................................. 114 Effect patches ................................... 116 Insert effect ............................................... 116 Basic steps for using the insert effect .................................................... 86 Selecting the insert effect patch .................. Editing an ...