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EB2.fm 2 ページ ２００５年７月２７日 水曜日 午後４時１５分 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Usage Precautions • High humidity or moisture • Excessive dust or sand SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Excessive vibration or shock Handling In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and •Never place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented. The Warning the B2 since this can cause electric shock. meanings of these symbols are as follows:
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EB2.fm 3 ページ ２００５年７月２７日 水曜日 午後４時１５分 Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Usage Precautions ....................... 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...............................................................2 Usage Precautions........................................................................ 2 Features................................................................................... 4 Terms Used in This Manual ................................................... 5 Controls and Functions / C
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EB2.fm 4 ページ ２００５年７月２７日 水曜日 午後４時１５分 Features Thank you for selecting the ZOOM B2 (hereafter simply called the "B2"). The B2 is a multi effect processor with the following features and functions. ● Latest technology for outstanding performance 96 kHz / 24 bit sampling (with 32 bit internal processing) assures excellent sound quality. The B2 carves out a sonic outline in superb detail while preserving the original sound character of the bass guitar. ● Versatile p
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EB2.fm 5 ページ ２００５年７月２７日 水曜日 午後４時１５分 Terms Used in This Manual This section explains some important terms that are used throughout the B2 documentation. IN COMP/LIMIT WAH/EFX DRIVE/SYNTH ZNR/MIX LO EQ HI EQ MOD/SFX DELAY REVERB OUT ■ Effect module ■ Patch As shown in the illustration above, the B2 can be In the B2, effect module combinations are stored and thought of as a combination of several single effects. called up in units referred to as patches. A patch Each o
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EB2.fm 6 ページ ２００５年７月２７日 水曜日 午後４時１５分 Controls and Functions / Connections Top Panel Module selector Switches between play mode and edit mode. In edit mode, the knob selects the module for operation. BANK [-]/[+] keys In play mode, the keys serve for directly switching to the next lower or higher bank. In edit mode, the keys switch the effect type for the currently selected module. [STORE] key Serves for storing edited patches in memory. [W]/[Q] foot switches These switches are used for se
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EB2.fm 7 ページ ２００５年７月２７日 水曜日 午後４時１５分 Controls and Functions / Connections Parameter knobs 1 - 3 These knobs allow changing the level of effect parameters or of the overall patch. During rhythm playback, the knobs let you select a pattern, set the tempo, and adjust the rhythm volume. RHYTHM [R/P] key Serves to start/stop rhythm playback. [TAP] key Allows manual input of time related effect parameter values such as delay time, and rhythm pattern tempo. Display Shows patch numbers, setting
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EB2.fm 8 ページ ２００５年７月２７日 水曜日 午後４時１５分 Selecting a Patch To try out the various effects of the B2, we recommend that you simply play your instrument while switching patches. Turn power on Use a shielded cable with mono phone plug to connect the bass guitar to the [INPUT] jack of the B2. When using the B2 with the AC adapter, plug the adapter into the outlet and plug the cable from the adapter into the [DC IN] jack on the B2. Set the [POWER] switch on the rear panel of the B2 to ON. Turn
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EB2.fm 9 ページ ２００５年７月２７日 水曜日 午後４時１５分 Selecting a Patch Adjust tone and volume To adjust the effect sound and volume levels in play mode, the Parameter knobs 1 – 3 can be used. Each knob controls a specific parameter. Parameter knob 1 Parameter knob 3 Adjusts the CABINET Adjusts the PATCH parameter of the LEVEL parameter DRIVE/SYNTH module (output level of the (cabinet simulator effect entire patch). intensity). Parameter knob 2 Adjusts the TONE parameter of the DRIVE/SYNTH modul
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EB2.fm 10 ページ ２００５年７月２７日 水曜日 午後４時１５分 Using the Tuner The B2 incorporates an auto-chromatic tuner. To use the tuner function, the built-in effects must be bypassed (temporarily turned off) or muted (original sound and effect sound turned off). Switch to bypass or mute Setting the B2 to the bypass state In play mode, press both [W]/[Q] foot BP switches together briefly and release. Setting the B2 to the mute state In play mode, press both [W]/[Q] foot MT switches together and hold for at
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EB2.fm 11 ページ ２００５年７月２７日 水曜日 午後４時１５分 Using the Tuner Adjusting the reference pitch of the tuner If required, you can fine-adjust the reference pitch of the B2 tuner. The default setting after power-on is center A = 440 Hz. Turn Parameter knob 1. 40 The current reference pitch is shown. The adjustment range is 35 – 45 (center A = 435 to 445 Hz). While the reference pitch value is shown, turn Parameter knob 1 to adjust it. 42 When you release the Parameter knob, the display indication will
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EB2.fm 12 ページ ２００５年７月２７日 水曜日 午後４時１５分 Using the Rhythm Function The B2 has a built-in rhythm function that plays realistic drum sounds in various patterns. The rhythm function is available in play mode or in the bypass/mute condition. Set the B2 to play mode If the Module selector is set to a position other than "PLAY", set it to "PLAY". Start the rhythm function To start the rhythm function, press the RHYTHM [R/P] key. During rhythm playback, the REVERB NOTE module is OFF. Select a rhy
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EB2.fm 13 ページ ２００５年７月２７日 水曜日 午後４時１５分 Using the Rhythm Function Adjust the rhythm volume To adjust the rhythm volume, turn Parameter knob 3. 25 When you turn the Parameter knob, the current setting (0 – 30) is shown on the display. Adjust the tempo The rhythm pattern tempo can be adjusted in the range of 40 – 250 BPM (beats per minute). To continuously change the rhythm tempo, turn Parameter knob 2. To manually specify the rhythm tempo, hit the [TAP] key at least three times in the desir
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EB2.fm 14 ページ ２００５年７月２７日 水曜日 午後４時１５分 Editing a Patch The patches of the B2 can be freely edited by changing the effect parameter settings. Try editing the currently selected patch to create your own sound. Select the effect module Turn the Module selector to select the effect module to edit. The following settings are available. (5) (4) (6) (3) (7) (8) (2) (9) (1) (10) (1) COMP/LIMIT module (2) WAH/EFX module (3) DRIVE/SYNTH module (4) ZNR/MIX module (5) LO EQ module (6) HI EQ module
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EB2.fm 15 ページ ２００５年７月２７日 水曜日 午後４時１５分 Editing a Patch Terminate the edit mode When you return to play mode and To terminate the edit mode and NOTE select another patch, the changes return to the play mode, set the you have made in edit mode will be Module selector to the "PLAY" lost unless you store the patch position. first. To retain the changes, store the patch as described on page 16. Change the parameter value To change the setting value of effect parameters, use the Parameter
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EB2.fm 16 ページ ２００５年７月２７日 水曜日 午後４時１５分 Storing/Copying Patches An edited patch can be stored in a bank of the user area (A – d). It is also possible to store an existing patch in another location to create a copy. In play mode or edit mode, press the [STORE] key The bank and patch number are shown on the display as a flashing indication. A0 Patches of banks in the preset area (0 – NOTE 3) are read-only. No patches can be stored or copied into these locations. If you press the [STORE]
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EB2.fm 17 ページ ２００５年７月２７日 水曜日 午後４時１５分 Storing/Copying Patches To cancel the store process To cancel the store process, operate the Module selector before pressing the [STORE] key again ( ). Press the [STORE] key once more When the store/copy process is completed, the B2 returns to the previous mode, with the target patch being selected. D4 Specify the store/copy target patch number To specify the store/copy target patch number, use the [W]/[Q] foot switches. D4 ZOOM B2 17
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EB2.fm 18 ページ ２００５年７月２７日 水曜日 午後４時１５分 Using an Optional Foot Switch or Pedal The B2 is equipped with a [CONTROL IN] jack designed for connection of an optional foot switch or expression pedal. This section explains how to use these accessories. ● bP (bypass/mute) Using the foot switch (FS01) The foot switch controls bypass or mute on/off. This has the same effect as pressing both [W]/ Connecting the optional foot switch FS01 to the [Q] foot switches at th
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EB2.fm 19 ページ ２００５年７月２７日 水曜日 午後４時１５分 Using an Optional Foot Switch or Pedal ● WU, Wd, WH, WL HINT WAH/EFX module For information on effect parameters supporting the tap function, see pages 23 – 29. ● bU, bd, bH, bL To use the hold function, an effect type that ZNR/MIX module supports the hold function must be selected in the patch. For details, see pages 23 – 29. While the delay module is set to hold or mute, the NOTE dot
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EB2.fm 20 ページ ２００５年７月２７日 水曜日 午後４時１５分 Restoring Factory Defaults In the factory default condition, the patches of the user area (A0 – d9) contain the same settings as the patches of the preset area (00 – 39). Even after overwriting the user patches, their original content can be restored in a single operation ("All Initialize" function). 1. Turn the B2 on while holding down the [STORE] key. The indication "AL" appears on the display. AL 2. To carry out the All Initialize f
