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Thank you for selecting the Advanced Guitar Eff ects Processor ZOOM Player 1010 (hereafter called " 1010 "). Outstanding Featur es 25 versatile b uilt-in individual effects. Up to six effects can be combined in a patch, and up to 42 patches (12 user memory patches and 30 preset patches) ar e a vailable, offering extraordinary flexibility [...]
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(1) Display The display shows vital information for operating the 1010. (2) V ALUE + / - keys These keys serve to change the value of a setting. (3) MODULE SELECT key In Play mode Serves to select the group (USER, PRESET or BOTH) In Edit mode Serves to select the module to be edited. (4) P ARM/SELECT ▼ key Serves to select the parameter to be edi[...]
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2 (1) CONTR OL IN jack This connector allows use of the optional foot pedal FP01 to control pedal wah or volume level. (2) DC INPUT (A C adapter) jack The supplied AC adapter is connected here. As long as the AC adapter is connected, the unit is turned on. There is no separate power switch. (3) OUTPUT jack Connects to the amplifier . (4) INPUT jack[...]
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Ef fect Module The 1010 incorporates five effect blocks which are referred to as "effect modules". Each ef fect module can be thought of as a single compact effect. The 1010 therefore operates like five compact effects connected in series. The following five types of effect modules are available: ● COMP&W AH Compression effect and p[...]
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1 . First make sur e that the A C adapter of the 1010 is disconnected and that the amplifier is switched off . Then connect the 1010 to the guitar and amplif ier . 2. Plug in the A C adapter of the 1010 to activate the unit and switch the amplif ier on. 3. Adjust the volume to a suitable position while playing the instrument. When the 1010 is turne[...]
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The output level of the patch is called the patch level. In the Play mode, the patch level can be adjusted. 1. Press the V ALUE + / - keys in the Play mode. When one of the V ALUE + / - keys is pressed, the current patch level setting is shown on the display as a numeric value (0 – 30). In this condition, the P ARAM4 indicator and COMP&W AH i[...]
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3. When the display shows the desired note, perf orm f ine tuning. While the tuner function is being used, the module cursor indicators serve as a fine tuning meter . When the pitch is correct, the EQ indicator lights. If the pitch is too high, the REV/DL Y indicator lights, and if it is too low , the COMP&W AH indicator lights. W atch the indi[...]
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As shown in the illustration above, a patch of the 1010 contains parameters for the five types of effect modules and the patch level settings. In the Edit mode, you can call up any of these parameters and change them. 1.Select the desired patch in the Play mode (from the USER group or the PRESET gr oup). F or details on how to select a patch, pleas[...]
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The indicator of the effect module currently selected for editing is flashing. W ith each push of the MODULE SELECT k ey , the edited module mov es one position to the right. When the REV/DL Y module is reached, the cursor loops back to the COMP&W AH module. 3. Next, use the P ARAM SELECT ▼ key to select the parameter within that module that [...]
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This module combines a compression with a wah effect. Using the compressor and wah together is also possible. The compressor maintains the volume at a given level without impairing the sense of tone and attack. W ah emphasizes the frequency of the guitar . If the optional foot pedal FP01 is used, the emphasized frequency range can be shifted up and[...]
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This gives natural sounding overdrive distortion similar to that achieved with conventional compact effects. P ARAMETER 1 COLOR 1 – 16 P ARAMETER 2 GAIN 1 – 16 P ARAMETER 3 TONE 0 – 10 P ARAMETER 4 ZNR 0 – 5 Description (1) COLOR T o select normal classic overdrive, set this parameter to "2". T o add the amp simulator effect, use [...]
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This gives distortion which stresses the upper and lower ends of the frequency spectrum, suitable for heavy metal. P ARAMETER 1 COLOR 1 – 16 P ARAMETER 2 GAIN 1 – 16 P ARAMETER 3 TONE 0 – 10 P ARAMETER 4 ZNR 0 – 5 Description (1) COLOR T o select normal metal T distortion, set this parameter to "8". T o add the amp simulator effec[...]
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P ARAMETER 1 ( EFFECT TYPE ) 1 – 3 P ARAMETER 2 DEPTH 0 – 10 P ARAMETER 3 RA TE 1 – 20 P ARAMETER 4 FEEDBACK 0 – 10 Description (1) EFFECT TYPE Selects the effect type. T o use the doubling ef fect, set the parameter to "3". (2) DEPTH Determines the short delay duration. The value shown on the display multiplied by 10 is the delay[...]
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USER GROP PRESET GROP 13 Patch List Reinitializing the 1010 (Special Mode) This special function initializes the unit and returns all 12 patches in the USER group to the factory preset condition. Use this function with care, because all patches you have stored in the unit will be irretrievably lost. 1. T o protect the speak er , tur n the amplifier[...]
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ZOOM PLA YER 1010 Effect types 25 (max. 6 simultaneous) Compressor , W ah, Distortion (8 types x 2), Equalizer , Chorus, Flanger , Doubling, Hall reverb, Room reverb, Mono delay Effect modules 5 (max. 5 simultaneous) Patches USER 4 banks x 3 = 12 (user-writable) PRESET 10 banks x 3 = 30 T otal 42 A/D con version: 18-bit 128-times oversampling conve[...]
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Safety Precautions Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard-free use of the 1010. Power r equirements The 1010 is powered by the supplied AC adapter . T o prevent malfunction and safety hazards, Do not use any other kind of AC adapter . When using the 1010 in an area with a different line voltage, please consult you[...]