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    Operation Manual CONTENTS USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2 Introduction ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3 Controls and Function[...]

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    USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 ZOOM 707II GUITAR 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: Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard-free use of the 707II. • Power[...]

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    3 ZOOM 707II GUITAR ● Versatile effects The Variable Architecture Modeling System(VAMS) adapts the internal configuration of the unit to achieve exactly the desired sound. The wide range of choices includes distortion effects, modulation effects such as chorus and flanger, reverb and delay effects, as well as a booster and cabinet simulator. A to[...]

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    POWER A0 [ W ]/[ Q ] foot switches Expression pedal [AUX IN] jack [INPUT] jack [DC 9V] (AC adapter) jack [POWER] switch [OUTPUT] knob Cable hook [OUTPUT/PHONES] jack [DRIVE VARIATION] LEDs [DRIVE VARIATION] key [DRIVE] knob This section identifies the parts of the 707II and describes preparations for use. Controls and Functions Contr ols and Functi[...]

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    POWER A0 Display Module LEDs MODULE [ E ]/[ R ] keys [BANK/PATCH] indicator [STORE/EXECUTE] key [CANCEL/EXIT] key [PLAY] key [PEDAL] (pedal assign) key [PEDAL] (pedal assign) LEDs [EDIT] key Parameter knob 1 Parameter knob 2 Parameter knob 3 TYPE [ W ]/[ Q ] (type/bank) keys [SAMPLER] key [A → B] (A → B repeat) key [SMART MEDIA] LED [UTILITY] k[...]

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    Preparations Pr eparations Inserting Batteries and a SmartMedia card 6 ZOOM 707II GUITAR 1. Turn the unit over and open the battery compartment cover. 2. Insert four fresh IEC R6 (size AA) batteries into the battery compartment. The use of alkaline batteries is recommended. The correct battery orientation is indicated inside the battery compartment[...]

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    7 ZOOM 707II GUITAR 1. Make sure that the amplifier and the 707II are off. Turn the volume at the amplifier to minimum. 2. To power the unit from the AC adapter, insert the small plug of the adapter cable into the [DC 9V] jack on the 707II. Then plug the adapter into an outlet. 3. Connect the guitar to the [INPUT] jack of the 707II, using a mono ca[...]

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    POW PRESET group USER group BANK F PATCH 1 BANK b PATCH 0 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 5 PATCH 6 PATCH 7 PATCH 8 PATCH 9 PATCH 1 BANK A PATCH 0 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 5 PATCH 6 PATCH 7 PATCH 8 PATCH 9 BANK 5 PATCH 1 BANK 1 PATCH 0 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 5 PATCH 6 PATCH 7 PATCH 8 PATCH 9 PATCH 1 BANK 0 PATCH 0 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 [...]

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    WER A0 While playing your instrument, operate the knobs on the panel. Each knob controls a certain parameter , as indicated below . Selects the distortion type for the DRIVE module. Adjusts the modulation rate of chorus, flanger , and similar effects. F or some patches, the knob adjusts the echo lev el. ◆ For a list of parameters adjusted with th[...]

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    Listening to Patches (Play Mode Operation) Listening to Patches (Play Mode Operation) Panel Display in Play Mode Selecting a Patch 10 ZOOM 707II GUITAR 1. In play mode, press one of the [ W ]/[ Q ] foot switches. Pressing the [ Q ] foot switch moves to the next higher patch, and pressing the [ W ] foot switch moves to the next lower patch. 2. To di[...]

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    11 ZOOM 707II GUITAR 1. To set the 707II to the bypass (mute) condition, press and release both [ W ]/[ Q ] foot switches in play mode. When you press and immediately release both foot switches, the 707II goes into bypass mode. While the 707II is in the bypass condition, all effects are off and only the direct sound is output. The expression pedal [...]

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    Using the Easy Edit Function 12 1. To change the sound of a patch in play mode, operate parameter knobs 1 – 3. The parameters controlled by the knobs are as follows. The actual parameter controlled by parameter knobs 1 – 3 depends on the effect selected for the current effect module. When a knob is turned, the current setting of the relevant pa[...]

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    ZOOM 707II GUITAR 13 1. When wishing to use a SmartMedia card, turn power to the 707II off, insert the SmartMedia card into the card slot, and then turn power on again. (For information on inserting a SmartMedia card, see p. 6.) • Before using a SmartMedia card in the 707II, it must be formatted ( → p.31). • Never insert or remove the SmartMe[...]

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    14 •I f the indication "NO" is followed by a "*", a sample is recorded in that number. • If you select a number in which a sample has already been recorded, the previous sample will be overwritten. Be careful not to overwrite a sample that you wish to keep. • For information on how to assign a sample to a patch when storin[...]

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    15 9. If necessary, you can adjust the sample playback level with parameter knob 3. When you operate parameter knob 3, the indication "SP LVL" appears on the display. The [BANK/PATCH] indicator shows the input signal level, using a range from 0 – 30. Adjust the level to obtain a suitable playback volume. You can also adjust the playback[...]

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    Using the Rhythm Function 16 ZOOM 707II GUITAR The 707II incorporates 60 rhythm patterns which can be selected for playback. This is convenient for parts practice or a quick jam session. 1. Press the [ R / P ] key in play mode. Rhythm pattern playback starts. The display shows the currently selected pattern, and the [BANK/PATCH] indicator briefly s[...]

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    ZOOM 707II GUITAR 17 8BEA T1 8BEA T2 8BEA T3 8BEA TSHUFFLE 16BEA T1 16BEA T2 16BEA T3 16BEA TSHUFFLE 3/4 6/8ROCK 5/4 5/4ROCK ROCK'nROLL1 ROCK'nROLL2 ROCK1 ROCK2 HARDROCK1 HARDROCK2 MET AL1 MET AL2 THRASH PUNK POP1 POP2 DANCE1 DANCE2 DANCE3 FUNK1 FUNK2 BALLAD1 BALLAD2 BLUES1 BLUES2 COUNTR Y BOSSANOV A JAZZ1 JAZZ2 REGGAE SKA LA TIN1 LA TIN2[...]

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    Changing the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode) Changing the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode) Patch Configuration Basic Edit Mode Steps 18 ZOOM 707II GUITAR Within each module, there are several different but related effects which are called effect types. For example, the MODULATION module comprises effect types such as CHORUS, PHASER, and WAH. The elements [...]

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    19 ZOOM 707II GUITAR Because the ISOLATOR, EQ, and TOTAL modules have many parameters, settings are divided into several pages. To switch the page, press the [EDIT] key while the corresponding module LED is lit. 4. To switch the on/off status of the selected module, press both MODULE [ E ]/[ R ] keys together. When you change the module on/off stat[...]

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    Changing the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode) 20 ZOOM 707II GUITAR Storing and Swapping Patches This section describes how to store an edited patch in memory, and how to swap patches in the USER group. 1. In play mode or edit mode, press the [STORE/EXECUTE] key. The 707II enters the store standby condition. The patch name and the indications "SAVE[...]

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    Other Functions Using the Hold Delay Function 21 1. In play mode, select the patch to use with hold delay. 2. Press the [EDIT] key to activate edit mode, and select "HLDDLY" as effect type for the DLY/REV module. 3. Use parameter knob 1 to set the TIME parameter. The TIME parameter determines the length of the recording interval for hold [...]

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    Other Functions 22 ■ If a numeric value is set as TIME parameter Recording starts at the moment you push the [ Q ] foot switch and continues for the duration set with the TIME parameter. After recording ends, loop playback starts automatically. ■ If TIME parameter is set to "Mn" Recording starts at the moment you push the [ Q ] foot s[...]

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    ZOOM 707II GUITAR 23 1. To change the patch call method to preselect, hold down the [ Q ] foot switch while turning power to the 707II on. 2. Select the patch in play mode. When you select a patch in this condition, the display and [BANK/PATCH] indicator show the new patch (flashing), but the sound does not change. 3. To confirm the patch change, p[...]

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    ZOOM 707II GUITAR 24 MODULATION module, the effect type is temporarily switched to P-PIT. ● MOD The effect type currently selected for the MODULATION module is adjusted by the pedal. Which parameter is controlled depends on the effect type. ● GAIN The distortion gain is adjusted by the pedal. The GAIN parameter of the DRIVE module (for some eff[...]

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    25 For example, when PDLMIN is set to 4 and PDLMAX to 8, the parameter adjustment range will be limited as shown in the illustration below. When PDLMIN is set to 7 and PDLMAX to 2, pushing the pedal decreases the parameter value, and the range is as shown below. 7. Press the [STORE/EXECUTE] key to store the patch. The module which is assigned to th[...]

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    Storing Rhythm Patterns and Samples as Part of a Patch 26 By assigning rhythm patterns to patches, you can have the rhythm change in sync with the patches. 1. In play mode, select the patch to which you want to assign a rhythm pattern, and press the [EDIT] key. 2. Use the MODULE [ E ]/[ R ] keys to select the TOTAL module. 3. Press the [EDIT] key o[...]

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    27 8. Press the [ R / P ] key. The rhythm pattern of the patch selected in step 7 starts to play. (If an intro type pattern has been assigned, playback starts when the patch is switched in step 7.) 9. If necessary, use parameter knobs 2 and 3 to adjust the tempo and volume of the pattern. Also when the [PATCH SYNC] key is ON, parameter knobs 2 and [...]

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    Using SmartMedia card (Utility Mode) 28 If you want to check out the sample, press the [SAMPLER] key to activate the sampler mode, and press the [ W ] foot switch to play the currently selected sample. 6. Press the [STORE/EXECUTE] key to store the patch. Assign other samples to other patches in the same way. 7. When all patches have been prepared, [...]

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    29 4. Press the [STORE/EXECUTE] key. The setting screen for the function selected in step 3 appears. The subsequent steps depend on the selected function. For details, see the respective sections. Storing a single patch on a SmartMedia card You can store a single patch from the internal memory of the 707II on a SmartMedia card. 1. In play mode, sel[...]

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    30 and the [BANK/PATCH] indicator shows the load source bank (A – F) and patch number (0 – 9). 4. Press the [STORE/EXECUTE] key. The indication "SURE?" appears on the display. 5. To carry out the operation, press the [STORE/EXECUTE] key once more. The single patch is loaded from the SmartMedia card into the memory of the unit. When th[...]

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    31 Deleting a group from a SmartMedia card You can delete any group stored on a SmartMedia card. 1. In utility mode, select "P DEL" and press the [STORE/EXECUTE] key. The indication "GROUP" appears on the display, and the [BANK/PATCH] indicator shows the group number (1 – 5) for deleting. 2. Use the TYPE [ W ]/[ Q ] keys to se[...]

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    32 3. To carry out the operation, press the [STORE/EXECUTE] key once more. The formatting process starts. When the process is completed, the unit reverts to play mode. If you press the [CANCEL/EXIT] key instead of the [STORE/EXECUTE] key, the formatting operation is canceled. Formatting erases all data that may be present on the SmartMedia card. Ta[...]

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    ZOOM 707II GUITAR Ef fect T ypes and Parameters 33 Universal type compressor that controls attack rate in two stages. ATTACK(FAST/SLOW) FS, SL Adjusts time interval from signal onset to start of compression. SENS 0 – 10 Adjusts compressor sensitivity. LEVEL 1 – 8 Adjusts signal level after passing module. Isolator that allows cutting or emphasi[...]

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    ZOOM 707II GUITAR Effect Types and Parameters EQ (Equalizer) Module 34 High-gain tube preamp sound Tube stack amp sound for heavy metal Warm and modern tube stack amp sound ZOOM's original 9002 type sound ZOOM's traditional rich lead sound ZOOM's original powerful amp type sound Dry overdrive sound Overdrive sound with cabinet charac[...]

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    ZOOM 707II GUITAR 35 LOW G -12 – 12 Adjusts boost/cut in low range selected with LOW F. LEVEL 1 – 8 Adjusts signal level after passing equalizer module. Parameter 3 Parameter 2 Effect Types and Parameters ZNR/D GA TE (ZOOM Noise Reduction/D Gate) Module CABINET Module MODULA TION Module This module serves for cutting noise during play pauses. I[...]

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    ZOOM 707II GUITAR 36 COLOR 1 – 4 Selects sound character. Periodically varies the level of the sound. DEPTH 0 – 10 Adjusts modulation intensity. RATE 1 – 30 Adjusts modulation speed. CLIP 0 – 10 Adjusts modulation waveform clip. Larger values result in more intense modulation. This stereo panning effect periodically moves the sound back and[...]

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    ZOOM 707II GUITAR 37 This effect tracks the picking action and controls filter opening accordingly. POSI AF, bF Selects connection point of MOD module. • AF: After CABINET module • bF : Before DRIVE module TIME 1 – 30 Adjusts filter attack speed. RANGE 1 – 10 Sets adjustable filter range. Delay effect with a delay time of up to 500 millisec[...]

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    ZOOM 707II GUITAR 38 FB 0 – 10 Adjusts number of repeat cycles (feedback) for delay sound. MIX 0 – 30 Adjusts delay sound level. This is a combined delay and hall reverb effect. This is a combined delay and room reverb effect. * Parameters for DLYHAL and DLYROM are the same. DLYTIM 1 – 50 Adjusts delay time in 10-ms steps. DLYMIX 0 – 15 Adj[...]

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    ZOOM 707II GUITAR 39 ■ No sound, or very low volume •I s the correct AC adapter connected, and the power switch set to ON? Refer to "Getting Connected" on page 7 and turn the power on. •A re [INPUT] jack and [OUTPUT/PHONES] jack connected correctly to the instrument and amplifier? Refer to "Getting Connected" on page 7 and[...]

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    Patch List ZOOM CORPORATION NOAH Bldg., 2-10-2, Miyanishi-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo 183-0022, Japan PHONE: +81-42-369-7116 FAX: +81-42-369-7115 Web Site: http://www.zoom.co.jp Printed in Japan 707II - 5000-2 Powerful distortion sound Overdri ve sound great for fingerpicking Fat clean sound High-gain sound for hard rock W ild pedal sound Smooth, transpa[...]