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3000B Operation Manual ADVANCED BASS EFFECTS PROCESSOR OPERATION MANUAL USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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: This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong Warning 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, Caution bodily injury and damage to the equipment could result. Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard-free use of the 3000B. • Power requirements The 3000B is powered by the supplied AC adapter. To prevent malfunction and safety hazards, do Warning not use any other kind of AC adapter. When using the 3000B in an area with a different line voltage, please consult your local ZOOM distributor about acquiring a proper AC adapter. • Environment Caution Avoid using your 3000B 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 3000B is a precision electronic device, avoid applying excessive force to the switches Caution and buttons. Also take care not to drop the unit, and do not subject it to shock or excessive pressure. • Alterations Caution Never open the case of the 3000B or attempt to modify the product in any way since this can result in damage to the unit. • Connecting cables and input and output jacks You should always turn off the power to the 3000B and all other equipment before connecting or Caution disconnecting any cables. Also make sure to disconnect all cables and the AC adapter before moving the 3000B. ADVANCED BASS EFFECTS PROCESSOR Usage Precautions USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Electrical interference For safety considerations, the 3000B 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 3000B, as the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely. With any type of digital control device, the 3000B 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 3000B. 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. ADVANCED BASS EFFECTS PROCESSOR CONTENTS USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS* Controlling the Volume in Real Time (Volume RTM) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 30 Introduction •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1 Returning the 3000B to the Factory Default ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• CONTENTS Settings 32 Names of Parts•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2 •••••••••••••••••••• Top Panel View •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2 Using the Remote Pedal 33 ••••••••••••••••• Rear Panel View •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2 Names of Parts / Connections 33 ••••••••••••• Getting Connected •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3 RP01 Names of Parts / Functions 33 ••••••••••••••••• Before Playing •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3 Control functions (RTM mode) 34 Control functions (DELAY mode) ••••••••••••••• 34 Using the RP01 for Controlling the RTM Introducing the 3000B •••••••••••••••••••••••• 4 Parameter (RTM Mode) •••••••••••••••••••••••• 35 Terms Used in This Manual ••••••••••••••••••••••• 4 Using the RP01 for delay effect control (DELAY Mode) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 38 Let's Try Out Some Patches (Play Mode Operation) ••••••••••••••••••••••• 6 Effect Types and Parameters •••••••••••••• 40 Panel Display in Play Mode ••••••••••••••••••••• 6 COMP (Compressor) Module ••••••••••••••••••• 40 Selecting a Patch ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7 DIST/AMP (Distortion/Amp Simulator) •••••••• 41 Adjusting the Master Volume •••••••••••••••••••• 8 WAH •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 43 Temporarily Switching Effects Off EQ (Equalizer) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 45 (Bypass Function) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 9 SYNTH (Bass Synthesizer) •••••••••••••••••••••• 46 Temporarily Turning the Sound Off EFFECT •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 48 (Mute Function) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 10 DLY/REV (Delay/Reverb) ••••••••••••••••••••••••• 51 Tuning Your Bass Guitar (Auto tuner Function) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11 Adjusting Standard Pitch of Tuner 3000B SPECIFICATIONS •••••••••••••••••••• 53 (Calibration) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 12 Adjusting Input Sensitivity/Tone •••••••••••••••• 13 Troubleshooting ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 54 Using the Metronome Function •••••••••••••••• 14 PRESET PATCH LIST Changing the Patch Sound (Edit Mode Operation) ••••••••••••••••••••••• 15 Switching Between Edit and Play Mode ••••••• 15 Panel Display in Edit Mode ••••••••••••••••••••• 16 Switching Effect Modules On/Off •••••••••••••• 17 Changing Parameter Settings of Effects ••••••• 18 Storing Patches •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 19 Copying a Patch to Another Location •••••••••• 20 Using the FUNCTION switch •••••••••••••• 21 Selecting the Action of the FUNCTION Switch ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 21 Manual Mode •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 23 Recording/Playing a Phrase (Hold Delay) •••••• 24 Delay Time Tap Input •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 26 Adjusting Effect Parameters in Real Time (RTM) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 27 ADVANCED BASS EFFECTS PROCESSOR Introduction Thank you for selecting the ZOOM PLAYER 3000B (hereafter simply called the "3000B"). The 3000B is a bass multi-effect device with the following features: • 45 built in effects types covering a wide range. Up to 9 effects can be combined in a patch, letting you easily create your own sound. Introduction • Many special effects designed to enhance a bass guitar performance. DEFRET makes a normal bass sound like a fretless bass. SLAP achieves slapping sound from 2-finger playing. • Built-in bass synthesizer detects bass pitch and controls a sound source to generate unison phrases and harmonic voices. Unusual auto effects such as TRILL and SWEEP are also available. • Hold delay function is separate from individual effects and can store and repeat phrases of up to 6 seconds duration. The delay time can be conveniently set by tapping a foot switch. • User-definable FUNCTION switch operates as a bypass or mute switch and can also be used as real-time controller, for example to vary effect parameters or volume during a performance. • Connecting the optional remote pedal RP01 provides an even more powerful range of real-time controller functions. Use as pedal wah or pedal pitch shifter is also possible. • Input sensitivity and tone can be adjusted to match the instrument characteristics and the playing venue. • Built-in metronome function and auto-chromatic tuner enhance practice sessions. Please take the time to read this manual carefully, so as to get the most out of your 3000B and to ensure optimum performance and reliability. ADVANCED BASS EFFECTS PROCESSOR 1 ● Names of Parts Top Panel View Parameter LEDs Parameter Select keys FUNCTION switch EDIT (CANCEL) key Module LEDs GROUP key BANK switch Module Select keys Display STORE key Names of Parts POSITION FUNCTION MODE BANK(VALUE) COMP DIST/AMP WAH EQ SYNTH EFFECT DLY/REV 1.BANK DOWN 1.COMP2.COMP2 1.CLN1 2.CLN2 1.AUTO 2.PEDAL 1.GRAPHIC 1-6.BASS SYNTH 1.CHO 2.FLG 1.DELAY 2.MANUAL METRO ON/OFF 3.LIMITER 3.TE-C 4.SW-C 3.OCT 4.PHASE 2.3-BAND 7.HARMO SYNTH 3.PIT 4.P-PIT 2.HALL 3.ROOM FUNCTION 3.HOLD DLY(LONG) BANK 4.DUAL COMP 5.OD 6.FUZZ 5.ENH 6.P-EQ 3.PARAMETRIC 5.DETUNE6.TRILL 4.EARLY REF 4.HOLD DLY(REAL) 5.DEFRET 6.SLAP + 7.FN-D 8.AC-D 7.GRAPHIC EQ 7.SWEEP 8.RING 5.DLY REV 5.DELAY(TAP) U O Sens/Sens 1 Gain/Mid Enh Dpt/F1/500Hz 8kHz/High/F1 Freq/Mode Color/Pit/Dly DlyTime/RevTime METRO TEMPO 6.BYPASS 7.MUTE Atk/Sens 2 Level Spd/G1/250Hz 4kHz/MidF/G1 Reso/Scale Dpt/Sft/Mode FineTime/DlyMix METRO VOL 9.RTM U USER P PRESET (BOTH) Peak/X-F D.Level Color/F2/100Hz 2kHz/MidG/F2 Decay/Atk Rate/Tone FB/RevColor INPUT ATT EDIT(CANCEL) GROUP STORE Tone/Bal Cabinet Mode/G2/500Hz 1kHz/Low/G2 D.Level Mix/Bal/Reso DlyMix/RevMix MASTER HIGH 1:DIST-WAH Level 2:WAH-DIST Level Level Level FUNCTION Mode Patch Level MASTER MID VOLUME RTM DIST/AMP RTM WAH RTM ZNR SYNTH RTM EFFECT RTM DLY/REV RTM MASTER LOW VALUE ADVANCED BASS EFFECTS PROCESSOR Foot switches 1– 4 VALUE knob Rear Panel View REMOTE IN jack DC INPUT (AC adapter) jack OUTPUT (PHONES) jack DC9V OUTPUT INPUT SERIAL NO. REMOTE IN 300mA (PHONES) GUITAR INPUT jack ● 2 ADVANCED BASS EFFECTS PROCESSOR Getting Connected When using the optional remote pedal RP01, use the remote cable supplied with the RP01 to connect the REMOTE OUT PEDAL SW STATUS MONITOR PEDAL-WAH ON/OFF(PEDAL SW) jack of the RP01 to the PEDAL-PITCH ON/OFF(PEDAL SW) VOLUME ASSIGN MODE DELECT RTM MODE DELAY MODE (PEDAL SW TRIGGER) REMOTE IN jack of the 3000B. MODE SELECT Power for the remote pedal will be supplied by the 3000B. Other remote cables (RC05, RP01
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