OPERATION MANUAL

Thank you very much for purchasing the ZOOM .

Please read this manual carefully to learn about all the functions of the so
that you will be able to use it fully for a long time.
Keep this manual in a convenient place for reference when necessary.

Contents

Usage and Safety Precautions.........................2

Introduction.....................................................3
Saving and Swapping Patches 15
Changing Various Settings............................16
Part Names......................................................4
Using the Tuner............................................20
Turning the Power ON.....................................6
Using Rhythms..............................................22
Display Information.........................................7
Using the Looper...........................................24
Terms Used in This Manual.............................7
Using the Expression Pedal ( only)26
Using Patches.................................................8
Adjusting Effects...........................................10 Updating the Firmware..................................28
Adjusting the Master Level and Tempo.........14 Troubleshooting.............................................30
Specifications................................................31

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Usage and Safety
Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not use in places with excessive dust or sand.

In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and

cautions that you must read to prevent accidents. The
meanings of these symbols are as follows:

Something that could cause serious injury or

Warning death.

Something that could cause injury or damage to

the
Caution equipment.
Other symbols

Required (mandatory) actions.

Prohibited actions.

Warning
Operation using an AC adapter
Use only a ZOOM AD-16 AC adapter with this unit.
Do not use do anything that could exceed the ratings of outlets
and other electrical wiring equipment. Before using the
equipment in a foreign country or other region where the
electrical voltage differs from that indicated on the AC adapter,
always consult with a shop that carries ZOOM products
beforehand and use the appropriate AC adapter.

Operation using batteries

Use 4 conventional 1.5-volt AA batteries (alkaline or nickel-
metal hydride). Read battery warning labels carefully.
Always close the battery compartment cover when using the unit.

Alterations
Never open the case or attempt to modify the product.

Caution
Product handling
Do not drop, bump or apply excessive force to the unit.
Be careful not to allow foreign objects or liquids to enter the unit.

Operating environment
Do not use in extremely high or low temperatures.
Do not use near heaters, stoves and other heat
sources. Do not use in very high humidity or near
splashing water. Do not use in places with
excessive vibrations.

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Introduction
serial number and specific symptoms of failure or malfunction, along
with your name, address and telephone number.
AC adapter handling
Copyrights
When disconnecting the AC adapter from an outlet, always • All trademarks, product names and company names mentioned in
this
pull the body of the adapter itself.
documentation are the property of their respective owners.
Note: All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned in this
During lightning storms or when not using the unit for a
manual are for identification purposes only and are not
long time, disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet. intended to infringe on the copyrights of their respective
owners.
Battery handling
Install the batteries with the correct +/- orientation.
Use a specified battery type. Do not mix new and old
batteries or different brands or types at the same time.
When not using the unit for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries from the unit.

If a battery leak should occur, wipe the battery compartment

and the battery terminals carefully to remove all battery
residue.

Connecting cables with input and output jacks

Always turn the power OFF for all equipment before connecting any
cables.
Always disconnect all connection cables and the AC adapter
before moving the unit.

Volume
Do not use the product at a loud volume for a long time.

Usage Precautions
Interference with other electrical equipment
In consideration of safety, the has been
designed to minimize the emission of electromagnetic radiation
from the device and to minimize external electromagnetic
interference. However, equipment that is very susceptible
to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic
waves could result in interference if placed nearby. If this occurs,
place the and the other device farther apart.
With any type of electronic device that uses digital control,
including the , electromagnetic interference
could cause malfunction, corrupt or destroy data and result in
other unexpected trouble. Always use caution.
Cleaning
Use a soft cloth to clean the panels of the unit if they become
dirty. If necessary, use a damp cloth that has been wrung out
well. Never use abrasive cleansers, wax or solvents, including
alcohol, benzene and paint thinner.
Malfunction
If the unit becomes broken or malfunctions, immediately
disconnect the AC adapter, turn the power OFF and disconnect
other cables. Contact the store where you bought the unit or
ZOOM service with the following information: product model,
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Usage and Safety
Precautions
Five simultaneous effects
You can select and arrange the order of up to five effects as you like and use them simultaneously.
Use the cursor keys and view the effects being used on the LCD anytime.

Variety of rhythm patterns

Realistic sounds are provided with updated rhythm patterns and tones.

Looper
The looper can be synchronized with rhythms and record phrases of up to 30 seconds.

Realistic amplifier modeling

With realistic amplifier modeling sounds from our , we have faithfully re-created the rich harmonics
and compression feel of tube amps.

Long battery operation time

20 hours of continuous operation is possible using alkaline batteries (when the LCD backlight is off).

* A printed list of effect parameters is not included .

with the download a copy from the ZOOM website. →
Please
http://www.zoom.co.jp/

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Part
Names
■ Top
Panel Expression
Displa Cursor keys (up, down, left, pedal ( only)
y right)

HOME key

Parameter

knob ENTER

key

RHYTHM/LOOPER key

MENU key

Foot switches

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■ Rear Panel

Pedal switch
( only)

USB DC9V
INPUT AUX IN jack OUTPUT connector AC adapter jack
jack jack

ZOOM AC
adapter (AD-
NOTE Guitar 16)
• Signals input
through the AUX
IN jack are sent
directly to the
OUTPUT jack
without passing Portable
through the built- audio Headphone Guitar Compute
in effects. player, etc. s amplifier r

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Turning the Power
ON
Lower the amplifier's volume all the
way.
■ When using an adapter
■ When using batteries
Connect an AD-16 adapter.
Insert batteries into the battery
compartment.

Turn the amplifier's power on and raise its

volume.
Plug a guitar cable into the INPUT
jack. (Doing so turns the unit on.) NOTE
• USB bus power operation is possible.

eco mode
If the eco mode setting is ON and it is left
unused for 10 hours, it turns off
automatically. (See page 16.)

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Display Information
■ HOME Screen
Bank Patch
name number
Remaining power Status icon (→P18)
display
This shows that the patch
contents have been
changed. This shows that
the patch contents have
been saved.

Patch settings Reorder effects (→P13)

(→P9)
Delete effects (→P12)

Add effects (→P12)

Effect Patch names

HINT
• Press to return to the HOME screen from any other
screen.
• Effects that are OFF appear gray.

Terms Used in This Manual

Patch
The ON/OFF status and the parameter settings of each effect are stored as
"patches". Use patches to recall and save effects. The can
store 100 patches. Bank
A set of 10 patches is called a "bank".
The has 10 banks labeled A–J.
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Using
Patches
To change the patch To change the bank

Us an . Use and .
e d

HINT
• For details about using the preselect function
to change directly to patches that are not
next in order, see page 19.

• Press and hold or to change

continuously. patches

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 Open the page you want.
To change settings for individual
patches

Turn on the
HOME screen.
Select PATCH SETTINGS.

Press .
The PATCH SETTINGS
screen appears.

only
Press .
The patch editing
screen appears.

Turn .

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Using
Patches
■ To adjust the patch level
(LVL) ■ To change the patch
name (NAME)
Turn .
Select LEVEL.
Turn .
Move the cursor.

Press .
Press .
Confirm the character to change.
Turn .
Set between 0 and 120.
Turn .
Change the character.

HINT
• You can use
character/symb and to change the type of
ol.

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Adjusting
Effects
To select an effect To select an effect
type
Turn on the Us an .
HOME screen. e d
Select the effect.

Virtual
Press . knob

Show the top screen of

the selected effect.
● Effect processing capacity
Th allow
Graphic for selected effect e
you to combine s five
effects as you like.
HINT However, if you
• The virtual knobs are shown with the combine effect types
current parameter values. that require great
amounts of
processing power (amp models, for
example), the available processing
To turn an effect ON or OFF capacity might not be enough. If this
occurs, "PROCESSING LIMIT" will
appear, and the effect will be
Pres or .
s

Effect ON Effect OFF

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■ To select from a category
To adjust parameters

Press and hold or

Pres .
. s
The editing screen
The categories appear. appears.

Turn . Turn .
Select the category. Select the parameter
to adjust.

Press .
Press .
NOTE
Confirm the parameter
• The includes a PEDAL effects to adjust.
category.

To scroll through the effects shown Turn .

Adjust the parameter value.
When using multiple effects, scroll to
switch the effect shown.
and HINT
Us
e • When shipped from the factory, the auto
. save function is active. As soon as a
parameter is adjusted this change is
automatically saved. (See page 18.)

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Adjusting
Effects
To add an effect Press .
Add the effect.
Turn on the
HOME screen.
Turn to end.
Select ADD EFFECT.
Select EXIT.

the effect.
Press .
Open the
category
selection
screen.

Turn .
Select the category.

Press .
Open the added effect
placement screen.

Turn .
Select where to add

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Press .

HINT
• On the effect screen, you can also press
and hold or to add an effect.

Press .
Open the effect
deletion screen.
To remove an effect

Turn on the
HOME screen.
Select DELETE EFFECT.

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Adjusting
Effects
Turn .
Select the effect to delete.
Press .
Open the EFFECT
CHAIN screen.

Press .
Turn .
Open the confirmation
screen. Select the effect to move.

Press .
Delete the effect. Press .
Confirm the effect to move.
Turn to end.
Select EXIT.

Press . Turn .
Select the new position
for the effect.
To change the order of effects

Turn on the
Press .
HOME screen.
Confirm the new position.
Select EFFECT CHAIN.

Press to end.

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Adjusting the Master Level and
Tempo
To adjust the master level To adjust the master tempo
(BPM)
Press on Press on
the HOME the HOME
screen. screen.
Open the MENU screen. Open the MENU screen.

Turn .
Turn .
Select BPM.
Select MASTER LVL.

Press .

Press .

Turn .
Set between 40 and 250.

Turn .
Set between 0 and 120.

NOTE
• This tempo setting is shared by all effects,
rhythms and the looper.
Press to end.
Press to end.

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Saving and Swapping Patches
To save the current patch To swap the current patch

Pres on Pres on
s the
HOME screen. s the
HOME screen.
Open the MENU Open the MENU
screen. screen.

Tur . Tur .
n n
Select Select
SAVE. SWAP.

Pres . Pres .
s s
Open the patch Open the patch
SAVE screen. SWAP screen.

Turn . Press .
Select where to save the patch.

Press .
Open the confirmation
screen.

Turn .
Select "YES" to
execute. Select "NO"
to cancel.

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 Turn .
Adjusting the Master Level and
Select the other patch to swap.

Tempo
Press .
Open the
confirmation
screen.

Turn .
Select "YES" to NOTE
• Patches cannot be
execute. Select
swapped if the current
"NO" to cancel. patch has not been
saved.

Press .

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Changing Various
Settings
Press on Turn .
the HOME
Select ALKALI (alkaline) or Ni-MH (nickel-metal
screen.
hydride).
Open the MENU screen.

To set the eco mode

Turn .
Select SETTINGS. Tur on
n the
SETTINGS
screen.

Select eco.
Press .
Open the
SETTINGS Press .
screen.

Turn .
Select ON or OFF.

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To select the battery type

Tur on
n the
SETTINGS
HINT
screen.
• ON: eco mode is active. If left unused
for 10 hours, the power turns off
automatically.
• OFF: eco mode is not active.
Press .

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Changing Various
Settings
To adjust the backlight time To adjust the display contrast

Tur on Tur on
n the
SETTINGS n the
SETTINGS
screen. screen.

Press . Press .

Turn . Turn .
Select OFF, ON, 15sec or 30sec. Set between 1 and 13.

NEXT 17
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Changing Various
Settings
To set the auto save function ■ When AUTO SAVE is OFF
Patch changes will not be saved until
they are saved manually.
Tur on
n the If a patch has been
SETTINGS changed, a
screen. confirmation screen
will appear when
you try to open
another patch.
Press .

Turn .
Select "YES" to save.
Turn . Select "NO" to not
Select ON or OFF. save.

■ When AUTO SAVE is ON

Patch changes will be saved automatically. Press .

This shows that the NOTE

patch has been This shows that • If you select "NO", the patch setting changes
changed. the patch has will not be saved and the other patch will
been saved. open.

Turn .
Select where to save the
patch.

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Press . Press .
Open the confirmation
screen.

Turn .
Turn . Select ON or OFF.
Select "YES" to save.
Select "NO" to cancel. HINT
• ON: The preselect function is active. You
can select the next patch before changing
to it.
Press . • OFF: The preselect function is inactive.
The patch changes are saved.

■ When PRESELECT is ON
HINT
• You can also save from the MENU screen. On the HOME
• See "To save the current patch". (See page
15.) screen, use and
NOTE .
• If a patch has not been saved, patches Select the next patch.
cannot be swapped. (See page 15.)

Press and at
the same time.
To use the preselect function Change to the
selected patch.

Tur on
n the
SETTINGS
screen.
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Using the
Tuner Press or to end.
To activate the tuner

On the HOME To change tuner settings

screen or an
On the tuner
effect screen,
screen, press
press and
Open the tuner screen. .
at the
Open the TUNER

To tune the guitar

You can play each open string and Turn .

tune it. Select the item to set.

■ CHROMATIC TUNER

Press .
(Flat) (Correct pitch) (Sharp) Confirm the item to set.

The name of the nearest note and the

pitch accuracy are shown.

■ OTHER TUNERS Turn .

Change the setting.

(Flat) (Correct pitch) (Sharp) Press to end.

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 ● Setting items
OUTPUT
Drop tuning (FLAT)
Select BYPASS or MUTE.
Set to × 0, × 1, × 2 or × 3.
Standard pitch (CALIBRATION) NOTE
The standard pitch for middle A can be set • Drop tuning is not possible when the
from 435-445 Hz. TYPE is set to CHROMA.

Tuner types (TYPE)

Select chromatic (CHROMA) or another
tuner type. The other tuner types are
shown in the table below.

Tuner types

String number/Note name

Display Meaning
7 6 5 4 3 2 1

GUITAR Standard tuning for guitars, including 7-string guitars B E A D G B E

OPEN A In open A tuning, the open strings make an A chord - E A E A C# E

OPEN D In open D tuning, the open strings make a D chord - D A D F# A D

OPEN E In open E tuning, the open strings make an E chord - E B E G# B E

OPEN G In open G tuning, the open strings make a G chord - D G D G B D

DADGAD This alternate tuning is often used for tapping, etc. - D A D G A D

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Using
Rhythms
To activate a rhythm Turn .
Change the setting.
On the HOME screen
or an effect screen,
press
● Setting items
. RHYTHM screen.
Open the PATTERN
Select the rhythm pattern. For more about
HINT rhythm patterns. (See page 23.)
• On the RHYTHM screen, to
press to the LOOPER switch Tempo (BPM)
screen. The setting range is 40-250.
NOTE
• This tempo setting is used by every
To set the pattern, tempo and effect, rhythms and the looper.
volume
Volume (LVL)
On the RHYTHM The setting range is 0-100.

screen, turn
. Select the item to
set.

To start rhythm playback

Press . On the RHYTHM

Confirm the item to set.
screen, press .

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 HINT
To stop the rhythm
• On the RHYTHM screen, you can to
press
return to the HOME screen while the
rhythm continues playing.
On the RHYTHM screen, .
press

Rhythm patterns

No. PatternName TimSig No. PatternName TimSig No. PatternName TimSig

24 R&B1 4/4
1 GUIDE 4/4 25 R&B2 4/4 47 Jazz2 4/4
2 8Beats1 4/4 26 70s Soul 4/4 48 Fusion 4/4
3 8Beats2 4/4 27 90s Soul 4/4 49 Swing1 4/4
4 8Beats3 4/4 28 Motown 4/4 50 Swing2 4/4
5 16Beats1 4/4 29 HipHop 4/4 51 Bossa1 4/4
6 16Beats2 4/4 30 Disco 4/4 52 Bossa2 4/4
7 16Beats3 4/4 31 Pop 4/4 53 Samba1 4/4
8 Rock1 4/4 32 PopRock 4/4 54 Samba2 4/4
9 Rock2 4/4 33 IndiePop 4/4 55 Breaks1 4/4
10 Rock3 4/4 34 EuroPop 4/4 56 Breaks2 4/4
11 ROCKABLY 4/4 35 NewWave 4/4 57 Breaks3 4/4
12 R'n'R 4/4 36 OneDrop 4/4 58 12/8 Grv 12/8
13 HardRock 4/4 37 Steppers 4/4 59 Waltz 3/4
14 HeavyMtl 4/4 38 Rockers 4/4 60 JzWaltz1 3/4
15 MtlCore 4/4 39 Ska 4/4 61 JzWaltz2 3/4
16 Punk 4/4 40 2nd Line 4/4 62 CtWaltz1 3/4
17 FastPunk 4/4 41 Country 4/4 63 CtWaltz2 3/4
18 Emo 4/4 42 Shuffle1 4/4 64 5/4 Grv 5/4
19 TomTomBt 4/4 43 Shuffle2 4/4 65 Metro3 3/4
20 Funk1 4/4 44 Blues1 4/4 66 Metro4 4/4
21 Funk2 4/4 45 Blues2 4/4 67 Metro5 5/4
22 FunkRock 4/4 46 Jazz1 4/4 68 Metro
23 JazzFunk 4/4

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 Using the
Looper
To activate
Turn . the looper
Change the setting.
On the HOME screen
or an effect screen,
press
● Setting items
.
Open the LOOPER screen.
Recording time (TIME)
Set to MANUAL or in a range from × 1 to
HINT
× 64.
• On the LOOPER screen, to
press to the RHYTHM switch NOTE
screen. • The looper can record up to 30 seconds.
• If the setting (number of quarter notes)
would not fall in this range, it will
automatically be adjusted.
To set the recording time, • Changing the recording time will erase
tempo and volume the currently recorded loop.

On the LOOPER Tempo (BPM)

The setting range is 40-250.
screen, turn .
Select the item to set. NOTE
• Changing the tempo will erase the
currently recorded loop.
• This tempo setting is used by every
effect, rhythms and the looper.

Press .
Confirm the item to set. Volume (LVL)
The setting range is 0-100.

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 During

To record and play back a phrase To overdub a recorded loop

On the LOOPER loop

playback,
press .

Pres to
s end.
After the recording time
elapses, playback will To stop loop playback
start.
On the LOOPER
screen, press
■ When TIME is set to MANUAL
.
Loop playback start when you press or the
maximum recording time (30 seconds) is
reached. To erase the loop
NOTE
• During rhythm playback, recording will start
after a pre-count. Stop loop playback
and press and hold

on the LOOPER
screen.

HINT
• On the LOOPER screen, you can to
press
return to the HOME screen while recording a
loop or playing it back.
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Using the Expression Pedal ( only)
If a PEDAL category effect has been
■ To set the controlled
added, settings will be made parameter and range
automatically to allow control of
expression pedal parameters. Turn on the
PEDAL setting
screen.
To change the pedal settings
Select the item to set.

Turn on the
HOME screen.
Press .
Select PATCH SETTINGS.
Confirm the item to set.

Press .
Open the PATCH
SETTINGS screen. Turn .
Change the setting.

Press .
Open the patch editing
screen.
● Setting items
Controlled parameter

Turn . Minimum value (pedal up)

Open the PEDAL This differs according to the effects type.
setting screen.
Maximum value (pedal down)
This differs according to the effects type.

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 NOTE
• If "Error!" appears, restart calibration
HINT
from the beginning.
• NO ASSIGN: No function is assigned to the
expression pedal.
• AUTO ASSIGN: When using a PEDAL category
effect, a parameter will be assigned to the
pedal automatically. To adjust the torque
If multiple PEDAL category effects are used,
their corresponding parameters will all be
assigned to the expression pedal. Insert the hex key into the torque
• INPUT VOL: Controls the input level.
adjustment screw on the side of the
• OUTPUT VOL: Controls the output level.
(Does not affect the volume of the rhythm pedal.
or looper.)
Turn it clockwise to tighten the pedal, and turn it
• The pedal switch can be used to turn ON/OFF
counterclockwise to loosen the pedal.
effects that are assigned to the
expression pedal. (The ON/OFF setting
made by the pedal switch is not saved.)

To calibrate its sensitivity

Tighten
Loosen
While ,
pressing
the unit on. (Seeturn
page 6.)

NOTE
Operate the pedal • Be careful when loosening the screw.
as the instructions Loosening it too much could cause it to
come off inside the unit.
show

and press each

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Updating the
Firmware
time.
"Complete!" appears when calibration is finished.

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Updating the
Firmware
Download the latest firmware from the
ZOOM website. To update the firmware
http://www.zoom.co.jp/ Confirm that the power is off.

To view the firmware versions While pressing both

and ,
Press on the HOME screen. connect the unit to a

Open the MENU screen.

computer using a
USB cable.
The FIRMWARE UPDATE screen appears.

Turn .
Select VERSION.

Press .
The firmware version is
shown.

Press to end.
Launch the firmware update application
on your computer, and execute the
update.
When it finishes updating, ”Complete!”
appears on the display.

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Disconnect the USB cable.
To restore the to
HINT its factory default
• Updating the firmware will not erase saved settings
patches.
While pressing ,
NOTE turn the power
• Do not disconnect the USB cable while the ON. (See page
firmware is being updated.
6.)
The All INITIALIZE
screen appears.

Turn .
Select "YES" to
execute. Select "NO"
to cancel.

Press .

NOTE
• Be careful because this will restore all
defaults to their factory settings. Be sure
that you want to do this.

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Troubleshootin
g
The unit will not turn ON An effect is not working

• If operating on battery power, connect a • If the effect processing capacity is

cable to the INPUT jack. exceeded, ”PROCESSING LIMIT” appears
on the effect graphic. In this case, the
No sound or very low volume effect is bypassed (→P10).

• Check the connections (→P5). Batteries lose their charge quickly

• Adjust the levels of the effects being
• Confirm that you are not using manganese
used (→P11).
batteries. Alkaline batteries should
• Adjust the master level (→P14). provide about 20 hours of continuous
• When adjusting the volume with an operation.
expression pedal, make sure that a • Check the battery setting.
suitable volume setting has been set with Set the type of battery being used to
the pedal. enable the remaining charge to be shown
• Confirm that the TUNER OUTPUT is not set more accurately (→P16).
to "MUTE" (→P20). • Due to the characteristics of the batteries,
they might be used more quickly in cold.
There is a lot of noise
The expression pedal is not
• Check shielded cables for defects.
working well
• Use only a genuine ZOOM AC adapter
(→P6). • Check the expression pedal settings (→P26).
• Adjust the expression pedal (→P27).

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Specifications
Effect types 75
types
Number of simultaneous effects 5 80

Number of user banks/patches 10 patches x 10 banks

Sampling frequency 44.1kHz
A/D conversion 24-bit with 128x oversampling
D/A conversion 24-bit with 128x oversampling
Signal processing 32-bit floating point & 32-bit fixed point
Display LCD
Input INPUT Standard monaural phone jack
Rated input level: -
20dBm Input impedance
(Line): 470k "
AUX IN Stereo mini jack
Rated input level: -
10dBm Input impedance
(Line): 1k "
Output OUTPUT Standard stereo phone
jack
Maximum output level:
Line + 2dBm
(with output load impedance of 10 k" or more)
Headphones 17mW + 17mW (into 32 " load)
S/N (equivalent input noise) 119dB
Noise floor (residual noise) -97dBm
Power AC adapter DC9V (center minus plug), 500 mA (ZOOM AD-16)
20 hours of continuous operation using 4 alkaline AA batteries (with LCD
backlight off)
USB Firmware update
Dimensions 154.8mm(D) x 146.0mm(W) x 43.0mm (H)
154.8mm(D) x 237.0mm(W) x 50.0mm (H)
Weight 380g (Not including
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Troubleshootin
batteries)
640g (Not including batteries)

g
*0dBm = 0.775Vrms

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FCC regulation warning (for U.S.A.)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

For EU Countries
Declaration of Conformity

ZOOM CORPORATION
4-4-3 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 Japan
http://www.zoom.co.jp
Z2I-1821-02

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 Manufacturer names and product names mentioned in this patch list are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners and do not indicate any affiliation with ZOOM CORPORATION.
All product and artist names are intended only to illustrate sonic characteristics that were used as reference in the development of this product.

CATEGO BANK / PATCH COMMENT CATEGOR BANK / PATCH COMMENT

RY PATCH NAME Y PATCH NAME
0 MUSEUM Distortion from the DZ DRIVE effect is used to create this modern UK rock sound. 0 METAL Another bigger guitar tone for pedal single-tone lines and chug-chug riffs.
RIFF
1 Duermete Delay, reverb and chorus combine to create a dreamy atmosphere.
1 Wilhelm Heavy rock sound great for lead and rhythm parts.
2 Blue Lead A traditional sound like you can hear in the Memphis, Tennessee, part of the blues heartland.
2 MUFFBIG Big guitar sound, great for big chords, heavy rock/rock tone.
3 AUTOWAH AutoWah effect, fun sound.
3 Dr.Rock Straight ahead heavy rock sound.
4 Down This modern heavy sound even works with down-tuning and also cuts noise well.
Demo

Heavy 4 MiraclWyl Zakk Wylde's doubling style is simulated with this metal sound.
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5 ChorusPad The StereoCho effect contributes to this majestic reverb sound.
5 MODERN Modern style big guitar for heavier music.
6 PhasrFunk The settings of this patch add the fluctuating sound of a phaser to a sharp, clean tone. HVY

Professional Settings
7 Jazzy Lead A simple smooth lead tone perfect for light smooth jazz. T Scream and Comp are combined for perfect sustain. 6 Gilmourish Pretty obvious homage to a master.
8 Acoustix The Aco.Sim was utilized to get a nice clean authentic acoustic sound. HD Hall was added for the space. 7 FOOFIGHT This simple setting uses the BG DRIVE effect for a heavy sound in the alternative rock style of the Foo Fighters.

High Gain
9 Supernova This grand sound uses the ParticleR effect. 8 JIMI In the style of Jimi Hendrix, this sound calls up the spirit of Woodstock using FuzzSmile and TheVibe.
0 CLEAN All purpose clean sound with compression and reverb. 9 SpeedMet As its name suggests, this sound is perfect for shredding speed metal riffs.
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1 CORONA Shimmering chorus with pushed clean tone.
0 Green BIG Use the front pickup on the guitar with this tapping sound that is in the style of the intro to Mr. BIG's Green-Tinted Sixties Mind.
2 STRATTY Cleaner style guitar designed for single coil pickups.
1 LA Metal A distortion effect is key to the flashy sound of LA metal. Add a little delay to increase the atmosphere.
3 Clean Arp This incredibly clean arpeggio sound uses the Aco.Sim effect. Have fun playing celebrated arpeggios with it.
2 Shred Pick This sound designed for rapid playing, especially full picking.
4 Just Funk This funky sound will make you want to play rhythmically. The Spring63 effect is the key.
3 Dist Hell This is a 90s sound in the style of Pantera with emphasized highs and lows.
5 CrystalVib This modulation sound uses TheVibe to create a floating feel.
4 MASSIVE Big lead guitar sound with reverb.
6 Pic Chic Perfect sound for the country in you. A little slapback delay combined with a little Comp works well. LD
7 Rev ModReverb gives this sound its depth. 5 MUFFLR GreatMuff pushed through TONE CITY with some CarbonDly creates this awesome sound.
Dream
6 TappinHer This volume-boosting sound is perfect for tapping. Turn the Hall ON if you want an even more pleasant tone.
8 TapeSlap A simple rockabilly slap, but the tape delay sustained chords have a slight warbling modulation. o
9 Funky AutoWah is the secret to this funky sound. Add a little SuperCho and Comp and it gets funkier! 7 OCT GTR Distorted sound good for octave playing in rock.
Clean

Duck
8 LegatoHer This patch is specialized for rapid legato playing. If it is still not enough for you, turn the 160 Comp effect ON!
0 Big Rack The rich and clean tone of this patch resembles that made by a massive rack system. The delay mix is assigned to the pedal. o
1 RAKE Clean sound designed for lush raked chords. 9 GtSoloTim This long delay sound is ideal for guitar solos.
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2 TRIPY FX style guitar for cool bridge and down sections.
0 JeanSplice A complex sound combining four types of powerful effects that is good for beat makers and producers who want to add some guitar.
3 ACO This acoustic sound uses the Aco.Sim effect. By using the 160 Comp, this patch can be used for playing ranging from rapid chord strokes to arpeggios.
1 BassSim A high-quality bass simulator that can also be used to create loops.

Tweak Freak
4 StRahht Ethereal type sound for ambient guitars.
2 Harm Fun auto harmony tool for guitar—don't go too crazy!
5 Natural This re-creates a natural guitar sound. Turn off its low-key reverb if you want a truly naked tone.
3 POGISH PitchSHFT combined with CoronaTri gives a gorgeous sound like a 12-string guitar.
6 SPAGHETT Spring63 and Tremolo are used in this tone that evokes a Spaghetti Western atmosphere.
I 4 PartyViola A slow-attack symphonic sound great for layering and adding warmth to existing guitar parts on a recording.
ofessional Settings

7 GardenRoc Turn this clean rock sound into a distorted sound by turning the Dist+ effect ON. 5 Caverns Soundscape evolving reverb sound.
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6 PROGRESS This octave sound creates an eerie atmosphere with emphasized low frequencies.
8 CleanJazz A mild clean tone just right for jazz.
7 ARP ONE SeqFLTR fun combined with CarbonDly.
9 YELLOW 12 This 12-string guitar sound has a 60s feel.
8 PartSpace Delay and ParticleR through a Z Clean sound for creating an ethereal soundscape.
0 BritCombo British style lighter crunch guitar.
9 SnacMonst Using Octave and Cry, this sound is like an analog synth filter.
1 OJ Great straightforward Orange amp tone. r
2 Talk Funk Utilizing the Cry pedal and the T Scream together, you get a Frampton-like tone for some funky lead work. 0 Comp This clean sound has a strong sense of compression. You can turn the amp model off to further emphasize a line input feeling.
Clean
3 MS STACK Marshall type, crunchy tone, another British style option.
Pr

1 DX This standby crunch sound uses the DELUXE-R effect. The dotted-eighth note delay effect at the end of the chain is OFF, ready to be turned ON when you need it.
4 80s A classic 80's distortion tone with a touch of chorus for this perfect nostalgic sound. CRUNCH
Rhythm
2 TEXAS Using the FD VIBRO effect, this crunch sound is great for Texas blues. Turn T Scream ON for a perfect lead sound.
5 REC.POP This backing sound is good for recording at home. ZNR is used to reduce noise. TONE
6 FAT Big British style rhythm guitar. 3 NASHVILL Using the US BLUES effect with some compression, this crunch sound is good for country music.
RHYTHM E
7 KRAVITZ This recreates the distinctive riff sound used by Lenny Kravitz in "Are You Gonna Go My Way". Turn the Flanger ON for the interlude sound before the guitar solo. 4 MERSEYBE This Beatles style crunch sound combines VX COMBO with chorus.
Legendary Tone

AT
8 Tap Delay Adjust the tempo to match the song when using this sound for dotted eighth note tap delay performances.
5 WHITEBLU This is a crunch sound in the "white blues" style exemplified by Eric Clapton. Turn the Booster ON for a lead sound.
Crunch

9 GIRL This dirty rhythm guitar sound uses a NoiseGate. ES

0 SURF Plenty of spring reverb for that Dick Dale tone. 6 BRIGHTON Using VX JMI for a boost, this drive sound evokes 70's British rock. Turn the StereoDly ON to re-create the solo sound of Queen's Brighton Rock.

1 CLASSIC Classic Hiwatt tone with subtle delay. 7 CA.COMBO This lead sound uses BG CRUNCH and features a long sustain and dense mid-frequencies.

2 B.SESSION This setting is good for blues sessions. By using the built-in rhythm pattern, you can, for example, practice session playing by yourself. 8 BTQ This crunch sound creates the cabinet tone of a compact combo amp. The HD Hall effect adds a rich reverb.
COMBO
3 YORKE Using the VX COMBO model, this re-creates the noted UK sound used in "Creep" by Thom Yorke, vocalist and guitarist of Radiohead.
9 ROCK Use the volume knob on your guitar to control this rock sound that can be transformed from clean to driven.
4 SIMPLETO Nice simple driven tone with subtle delay. TONE
NE
0 FuzzOrang The combination of TANGERINE and GreatMuff effects create this alternative rock sound.
5 FunkRotar Funky auto wah with a rotary twist. e
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1 OCTAVE This octave guitar sound combines MS 1959 and Octave effects.
6 WHITE TapeEcho and Spring63 effects are used in this wet crunch sound. MS
7 ORG Another British tone, classic rock. 2 REVERSE HW STACK and ReverseDL together make this reverse delay sound.
CRUNCH HW
8 VALENTIN This sound in the style of James Valentine, the guitarist of Maroon 5, re-creates the crunchy, cutting sound with heavy compression that he uses in "This Love". 3 Guitorgan Using the MATCH 30, Rt Closet, and Hall pedals you get the perfect leslie sound.
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4 PHASE This distorted phaser sound, which combines TONE CITY and Phaser effects, can be used to add accents to songs. ©2013 ZOOM CORPORATION Z2I-1986-01
 Manufacturer names and product names mentioned in this patch list are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
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All product and artist names are intended only to illustrate sonic characteristics that were used as reference in the development of this product.

CATEGO BANK / PATCH COMMENT CATEGOR BANK / PATCH COMMENT

RY PATCH NAME Y PATCH NAME
0 MUSEUM By combining the modern distortion of the DZ DRIVE effect with bending play using the PDL MnPit, this patch re-creates the modern UK rock sound. 0 METAL Another bigger guitar tone for pedal single-tone lines and chug-chug riffs.
RIFF
1 Duermete Delay, reverb and chorus combine to create a dreamy atmosphere.
1 Wilhelm Heavy rock sound great for lead and rhythm parts.
2 Blue Lead A traditional sound like you can hear in the Memphis, Tennessee, part of the blues heartland.
2 MUFFBIG Big guitar sound, great for big chords, heavy rock/rock tone.
3 Wakapon! This grand wah sound uses the PedalVx effect.
3 Dr.Rock Straight ahead heavy rock sound.
4 Down This modern heavy sound even works with down-tuning and also cuts noise well.
Demo

Heavy 4 MiraclWyl Zakk Wylde's doubling style is simulated with this metal sound.
d
5 ChorusPad The StereoCho effect contributes to this majestic reverb sound.
5 MODERN Modern style big guitar for heavier music.
6 PhasrFunk The settings of this patch add the fluctuating sound of a phaser to a sharp, clean tone. HVY

Professional Settings
7 Jazzy Lead A simple smooth lead tone perfect for light smooth jazz. T Scream and Comp are combined for perfect sustain. 6 Gilmourish Pretty obvious homage to a master.
8 Acoustix The Aco.Sim was utilized to get a nice clean authentic acoustic sound. HD Hall was added for the space. 7 FOOFIGHT This simple setting uses the BG DRIVE effect for a heavy sound in the alternative rock style of the Foo Fighters.

High Gain
9 Supernova This grand sound uses the ParticleR effect. 8 JIMI In the style of Jimi Hendrix, this sound calls up the spirit of Woodstock using FuzzSmile and TheVibe.
0 CLEAN All purpose clean sound with compression and reverb. 9 SpeedMet As its name suggests, this sound is perfect for shredding speed metal riffs.
al
1 CORONA Shimmering chorus with pushed clean tone.
0 Green BIG Use the front pickup on the guitar with this tapping sound that is in the style of the intro to Mr. BIG's Green-Tinted Sixties Mind.
2 STRATTY Cleaner style guitar designed for single coil pickups.
1 LA Metal A distortion effect is key to the flashy sound of LA metal. Add a little delay to increase the atmosphere.
3 Clean Arp This incredibly clean arpeggio sound uses the Aco.Sim effect. Have fun playing celebrated arpeggios with it.
2 Shred Pick This sound designed for rapid playing, especially full picking.
4 Just Funk This funky sound will make you want to play rhythmically. The Spring63 effect is the key.
3 BIGWAH Big guitar wah sound for solos, leads and shredding.
5 CrystalVib This modulation sound uses TheVibe to create a floating feel.
4 MASSIVE Big lead guitar sound with reverb.
6 Pic Chic Perfect sound for the country in you. A little slapback delay combined with a little Comp works well. LD
7 Rev ModReverb gives this sound its depth. 5 MUFFLR GreatMuff pushed through TONE CITY with some CarbonDly creates this awesome sound.
Dream
6 TappinHer This volume-boosting sound is perfect for tapping. Turn the Hall ON if you want an even more pleasant tone.
8 TapeSlap A simple rockabilly slap, but the tape delay sustained chords have a slight warbling modulation. o
9 Funky AutoWah is the secret to this funky sound. Add a little SuperCho and Comp and it gets funkier！ 7 OCT GTR Distorted sound good for octave playing in rock.
Clean

Duck
8 LegatoHer This patch is specialized for rapid legato playing. If it is still not enough for you, turn the 160 Comp effect ON！
0 Big Rack The rich and clean tone of this patch resembles that made by a massive rack system. The delay mix is assigned to the pedal. o
1 RAKE Clean sound designed for lush raked chords. 9 GtSoloTim This long delay sound is ideal for guitar solos.
e
2 TRIPY FX style guitar for cool bridge and down sections.
0 JeanSplice A complex sound combining four types of powerful effects that is good for beat makers and producers who want to add some guitar.
3 ACO This acoustic sound uses the Aco.Sim effect. By using the 160 Comp, this patch can be used for playing ranging from rapid chord strokes to arpeggios.
1 BassSim A high-quality bass simulator that can also be used to create loops.

Tweak Freak
4 StRahht Ethereal type sound for ambient guitars.
2 Harm Fun auto harmony tool for guitar—don't go too crazy！
5 Natural This re-creates a natural guitar sound. Turn off its low-key reverb if you want a truly naked tone.
3 POGISH PitchSHFT combined with CoronaTri gives a gorgeous sound like a 12-string guitar.
6 SPAGHETT Spring63 and Tremolo are used in this tone that evokes a Spaghetti Western atmosphere.
I 4 PartyViola A slow-attack symphonic sound great for layering and adding warmth to existing guitar parts on a recording.
ofessional Settings

7 GardenRoc Turn this clean rock sound into a distorted sound by turning the Dist+ effect ON. 5 Caverns Soundscape evolving reverb sound.
k
6 PROGRESS This octave sound creates an eerie atmosphere with emphasized low frequencies.
8 CleanJazz A mild clean tone just right for jazz.
7 ARP ONE SeqFLTR fun combined with CarbonDly.
9 YELLOW 12 This 12-string guitar sound has a 60s feel.
8 PartSpace Delay and ParticleR through a Z Clean sound for creating an ethereal soundscape.
0 BritCombo British style lighter crunch guitar.
9 SnacMonst Using Octave and Cry, this sound is like an analog synth filter.
1 OJ Great straightforward Orange amp tone. r
2 Talk Funk Utilizing the Cry pedal and the T Scream together, you get a Frampton-like tone for some funky lead work. 0 Comp This clean sound has a strong sense of compression. You can turn the amp model off to further emphasize a line input feeling.
Clean
3 MS STACK Marshall type, crunchy tone, another British style option.
Pr

1 DX This standby crunch sound uses the DELUXE-R effect. The dotted-eighth note delay effect at the end of the chain is OFF, ready to be turned ON when you need it.
4 80s A classic 80's distortion tone with a touch of chorus for this perfect nostalgic sound. CRUNCH
Rhythm
2 TEXAS Using the FD VIBRO effect, this crunch sound is great for Texas blues. Turn T Scream ON for a perfect lead sound.
5 REC.POP This backing sound is good for recording at home. ZNR is used to reduce noise. TONE
6 FAT Big British style rhythm guitar. 3 NASHVILL Using the US BLUES effect with some compression, this crunch sound is good for country music.
RHYTHM E
7 KRAVITZ This recreates the distinctive riff sound used by Lenny Kravitz in "Are You Gonna Go My Way". Turn the Flanger ON for the interlude sound before the guitar solo. 4 MERSEYBE This Beatles style crunch sound combines VX COMBO with chorus.
Legendary Tone

AT
8 Tap Delay Adjust the tempo to match the song when using this sound for dotted eighth note tap delay performances.
5 WHITEBLU This is a crunch sound in the "white blues" style exemplified by Eric Clapton. Turn the Booster ON for a lead sound.
Crunch

9 GIRL This dirty rhythm guitar sound uses a NoiseGate. ES

0 SURF Plenty of spring reverb for that Dick Dale tone. 6 BRIGHTON Using VX JMI for a boost, this drive sound evokes 70's British rock. Turn the StereoDly ON to re-create the solo sound of Queen's Brighton Rock.

1 CLASSIC Classic Hiwatt tone with subtle delay. 7 CA.COMBO This lead sound uses BG CRUNCH and features a long sustain and dense mid-frequencies.

2 B.SESSION This setting is good for blues sessions. By using the built-in rhythm pattern, you can, for example, practice session playing by yourself. 8 BTQ This crunch sound creates the cabinet tone of a compact combo amp. The HD Hall effect adds a rich reverb.
COMBO
3 YORKE Using the VX COMBO model, this re-creates the noted UK sound used in "Creep" by Thom Yorke, vocalist and guitarist of Radiohead.
9 ROCK Use the volume knob on your guitar to control this rock sound that can be transformed from clean to driven.
4 SIMPLETO Nice simple driven tone with subtle delay. TONE
NE
0 FuzzOrang The combination of TANGERINE and GreatMuff effects create this alternative rock sound.
5 FunkRotar Funky auto wah with a rotary twist. e
y
1 OCTAVE This octave guitar sound combines MS 1959 and Octave effects.
6 WHITE TapeEcho and Spring63 effects are used in this wet crunch sound. MS
7 ORG Another British tone, classic rock. 2 REVERSE HW STACK and ReverseDL together make this reverse delay sound.
CRUNCH HW
8 VALENTIN This sound in the style of James Valentine, the guitarist of Maroon 5, re-creates the crunchy, cutting sound with heavy compression that he uses in "This Love". 3 Guitorgan Using the MATCH 30, Rt Closet, and Hall pedals you get the perfect leslie sound.
E
4 PHASE This distorted phaser sound, which combines TONE CITY and Phaser effects, can be used to add accents to songs. ©2013 ZOOM CORPORATION Z2I-1987-01