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  • Page 1

    Operation Manual © ZOOM Corporation Reproduction of this manual, in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited.[...]

  • Page 2

    ZOOM G2 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prev ented. 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 way , serious injury or [...]

  • Page 3

    ZOOM G2 4 Features Thank you for selecting the ZOOM G2 (hereafter simply called the "G2"). The G2 is a multi effect processor with the following features and functions. ● Latest processing technology for outstanding performance 96 kHz / 24 bit sampling (with 32 bit internal processing) assures excellent sound quality. Frequency response[...]

  • Page 4

    ZOOM G2 6 Controls and Functions / Connections Module selector Top Panel Rear Panel Switches between play mode and edit mode. In edit mode, the knob selects the module for operation. [ W ]/[ Q ] foot switches These switches are used for selecting patches, switching effect modules on and off, controlling the tuner, and other functions. [STORE] key S[...]

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    ZOOM G2 8 Selecting a Patch A 1 HINT Tu rn power on Set the G2 to play mode Use a monaural shielded cable to connect the guitar to the [INPUT] jack of the G2. When using the G2 with the AC adapter , plug the adapter into the outlet and plug the cable from the adapter into the [DC IN] jack on the G2. Tu rn the guitar amplifier on and adjust the volu[...]

  • Page 6

    ZOOM G2 10 Using the Tuner A8 B P MT Switch to bypass or mute Setting the G2 to the bypass state In play mode, press both [ W ]/[ Q ] foot switches together briefly and release. Setting the G2 to the mute state In play mode, press both [ W ]/[ Q ] foot switches together and hold for at least 1 second. When you press both [ W ]/[ Q ] foot switches t[...]

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    ZOOM G2 12 Set the G2 to play mode If the Module selector is set to a position other than "PLA Y", set it to "PLA Y". Start the rhythm function Select a rhythm pattern To start the rhythm function, press the RHYTHM [ R / P ] key. To continuously switch rhythm patter ns, turn Parameter knob 1. To select the next higher or next lo[...]

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    ZOOM G2 14 Editing a Patch The patches of the G2 can be freely edited by changing the effect parameter settings. Try editing the currently selected patch to create your own sound. F C O F Select the effect module Tu rn the Module selector to select the effect module to edit. The following settings are available. To switch an effect module on and of[...]

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    ZOOM G2 16 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. A 0 D 0 In play mode or edit mode, press the [STORE] key. The bank and patch number are shown on the display as a flashing indication. NOTE Patches of banks in th[...]

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    ZOOM G2 18 Foot switch pressed Pressed again Original sound Delay sound Hold Using an Optional Foot Switch or Pedal The G2 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. Using the foot switch (FS01) Connecting the optional foot switch F[...]

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    ZOOM G2 20 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 G2 on while[...]

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    ZOOM G2 22 Effect Types and Parameters DELA Y DELAY module This is a delay module which allows long delay times and use of the hold function. dL DELAY This is a delay with a maximum setting of 5000 ms. Pd PINGPONG DELAY This is a ping-pong type delay where the delay sound alternates between left and right. EC ECHO This effect simulates a tape echo [...]

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    Effect Types and Parameters ZOOM G2 24 rG RING MODULATOR This effect pr oduces a metallic ringing sound. Adjusting the FREQUENCY parameter results in a drastic change of sound character . POSITION bF, AF FREQUENCY 1 – 50 MIX 0 – 98, 1.0 Selects the connection position of the W AH/EFX module. A vailable settings are "bF" (before DRIVE [...]

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    Effect Types and Parameters ZOOM G2 26 EQ EQ (Equalizer) module Allows adjusting the three main bands (BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE) of the six-band equalizer . BASS ±12 160Hz MIDDLE ±12 800Hz TREBLE ±12 3.2kHz Adjusts the low frequenc y range lev el. Adjusts the mid frequency range lev el. Adjusts the high frequency range le vel. EXTRA EQ/CABI&MIC [...]

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    Effect Types and Parameters ZOOM G2 28 tE TAPE ECHO This effect simulates a tape echo. TIME 1 – 99, 1.0 – 2.0 FEEDBACK 0 – 98, 1.0 MIX 0 – 98, 1.0 Adjusts the delay time. In the range from 10 – 990 ms, the adjustment is made in 10-ms steps (1 – 99). For 1 second and above, the adjustment is made in 100-ms steps (1.0 – 2.0). Adjusts th[...]

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    Effect Types and Parameters ZOOM G2 30 "UP" Maximum value Minimum value Maximum value Maximum value V alue set in patch V alue set in patch Minimum value Minimum value "DOWN" "HIGH" "LOW" CONTROL CONTROL module Serves for making pedal settings and lets you control the foot switch function and master level set[...]

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    ZOOM CORPORA TION ITOHPIA Iwamotocho 2chome Bldg. 2F, 2-11-2, Iwamoto-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0032, Japan Web Site: http://www.zoom.co.jp G2 - 5000-2 G2 Preset Pattern # PatternName TimSig # PatternName TimSig 1 8beat_1 4/4 21 POP_3 4/4 2 8beat_2 4/4 22 DANCE_1 4/4 3 8beat_3 4/4 23 DANCE_2 4/4 4 8shufle 4/4 24 DANCE_3 4/4 5 16beat_1 4/4 25 DANCE[...]

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    6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 Early Reflection Early Reflection is the component of the reverb sound that reaches to the listener first after the original sound has bounced off the wall. The reverb sound consists[...]

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    The long history of the VOX company harks back to the foundation of “Jennings Musical Instruments” (JMI) in 1958. Originally, this company made amplifiers with 10-15w output power but the musical trend required more powerful amplification, which resulted in the birth of the revered “AC30” guitar amp. The very original AC30 had two Celestion[...]