Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 1204 del fabbricante Zoom
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POWER MIDI CONTROL 512 PROGRAMS VOCODER, ROTARY MIC IN INPUT OUTPUT EDIT PATTERN (Demo) 1 2 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 1 Hall Chourus Room Flanger Reverse SFX Power Pit/Echo Gate Flg/Echo Ec.
Major Features The 1204 is a multi-effect device with the following features: • 512 preset effect pr ograms (32 effects x 16 patterns) Memory capacity for storing up to 100 of your own effect settings, resulting in a total of 612 available effect sounds.
CONTENTS Major Features ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.
EFFECT TYPES, EFFECTP A TTERNS, EFFECT P ARAMETERS ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 24 Category: REV (Reverb) •••••••••••••.
Safety Precautions In this manual, important information that is intended to prevent the danger of injury to persons and damage to equipment is marked with special symbols. The meaning of these symbols is explained below . Please read this information carefully and observe all precautions and instructions.
■ 1204 Usage Precautions ■ 5 ■ W arnings Do not try to open the case of the unit or attempt any alterations. ¥ Protect the unit from high temperatures. Do not store or use it in locations exposed to direct sunlight, close to heating appliances or anywhere where the ambient temperature can exceed 40 ûC.
THE BASICS This chapter describes the controls and other parts of the 1204, as well as installation, setup, and connection to other equipment. ■ 6 ■.
■ 7 ■ POWER MIDI CONTROL WITH VOCODER, ROTARY 612 PROGRAMS MIC IN INPUT OUTPUT EDIT PATTERN (Demo) 1 2 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 1 Hall Chorus Room Flanger Reverse SFX Power Pit/Echo Ga.
■ 8 ■ DC9V 300mA MIDI IN MODEL 1204 ZOOM STUDIO OUTPUT RL INPUT R L/MONO ZOOM CORPORATION MADE IN JAPAN / FABRIQUÉ AU JAPAN SERIAL NO. (1) (2) (3) (4) (1) DC INPUT jack The cable from the supplied AC adapter is connected here.
Connections Connect an electronic instrument, microphone, mixer , or other audio equipment to the 1204 as described below . Before making any connections, set the power switches of all equipment to OFF . If the equipment is on, sudden noise surges can lead to hearing damage or damage to the equipment.
■ Connection between electronic instrument and playback equipment This connection example shows use of the 1204 as an effect device for electronic instruments.
Rack Mount • This unit uses a metal enclosure and is heavier than it might seem at first glance. When mounting the unit in a rack, be sure to fasten it secur ely with screws, and use a rack that provides sufficient rigidity . If the unit is not secured properly , it can fall down and cause damage and injury .
OPERA TION This chapter will help you get acquainted with the 1204, showing you how to use and change effects and how to store settings. ■ 12 ■.
Operation States The 1204 has various operation states. Basically , there are three modes and three functions. ■ Modes • Manual mode: In this mode, the front-panel controls and switches of the 1204 operate as shown on the unit, letting you directly select and use effects.
Mode Selection Normally , the unit is turned on by pressing the POWER switch without holding down any other key . This activates the manual mode. The unit can be switched later between manual mode and memory mode with the MODE key . T urning the unit on by pressing the POWER switch while holding down the STORE key activates the recall mode.
Functions Functions are certain actions or commands that can be carried out in the various modes. Depending on the mode, only certain functions are available, as listed below .
T rying out the 1204 ■ Power -on 1. With all power switches set to OFF , connect the 1204 and all other devices. Caution: Set input and output level controls on all devices to minimum.
■ Adjusting an effect When an effect and pattern have been selected, you can further adjust the ef fect to your liking. 1. Select the effect as described above. 2. Select the pattern as described above. 3. Use the MIX LEVEL control to adjust the balance between DR Y and WET sound.
■ Storing effect settings in memory If you have followed the various steps described above, you have selected an effect and pattern and adjusted the effect sound.
■ Switching between manual mode and memory mode The currently active mode is shown by the MODE indicator . In manual mode, the indicator is on, and in memory mode, the indicator is off.
■ Editing a stored setting The memory mode normally serves to call up effect settings stored in manual mode. However , when wishing for example to slightly alter a parameter or to change only the EQ.
MIDI control ■ MIDI channel setting function MIDI control signals (such as program change and control change messages, see below) are always sent with a certain channel number (1 Ð 16). The receiving side can select which channels to receive. MIDI control signals can be divided into several types.
■ Using MIDI to change effect parameters The 1204 allows the use of MIDI control change messages to change effect parameters. This includes all parameters except changing the ef fect type (as performed with the EFFECT selector or BANK switch) and adjusting the INPUT and OUTPUT level controls.
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EFFECT TYPES, EFFECT P A TTERNS, EFFECT P ARAMETERS This chapter describes the various effect types, effect patterns, and effect parameters. ■ 24 ■.
■ Category: REV (Reverb) ■ 25 ■ Explanation of terms ¥ Diffusion: Adjusts the scope of the reverb effect. ¥ Attack: Emphasizes the reverb attack. ¥ High Cut: Attenuates the high frequencies. ¥ Pre Delay: Adjusts the interval between the original sound and the reverb sound.
Explanation of terms ¥ Modulation Depth: Adjusts the depth of modulation. ¥ Modulation Frequency: Adjusts the rate of modulation. ¥ Modulation Delay: Adjusts the delay until the start of modulation. ¥ Modulation Feedback: Adjusts the amount of modulation feedback.
Explanation of terms ¥ Reverb T ime: Adjusts the duration of the reverb sound. ¥ Reverb Mix: Adjusts the level of the reverb sound only . ■ 27 ■ ■ Category: SERI (Serial) ■ Category: P ARA (Parallel) Explanation of terms ¥ Echo Mix: Adjusts the level of the echo sound only .
■ Category: SFX (Special Effects) ■ 28 ■ Explanation of terms ¥ V ocoder T ype: Changes the V ocoder character . ¥ Rotary T ype: Adjusts the character of the rotary speaker sound. ¥ Distortion T ype: Changes the distortion character. ¥ V ocoder Distortion: Adjusts the V ocoder distortion.
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IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION This chapter describes troubleshooting steps and safety precautions. ■ 30 ■.
T roubleshooting If there seems to be a problem with your 1204, please check the following points first. ■ 31 ■ Symptom Check Remedy No sound or volume is very low . Is AC adapter connected correctly and is unit turned on? Make connections as described in "Connections" and turn the unit on as described in "Power-on.
■ 32 ■ W as editing carried out in memory mode? The effect settings called up in memory mode have no relationship to the position of the controls on the front panel. If a setting was not edited, the original (stored) setting, not the current position of the control, is effective.
Usage Precautions ■ Electrical interference For safety considerations, the 1204 has been designed to provide maximum protection against the emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and from external interference.
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Specifications ZOOM STUDIO 1204 • Number of pr eset programs: 512 (16 effects x 2 banks x 16 patterns) • Pr ogram memory capacity: 100 settings (overwrite and store) 612 programs • A/D converter: 18 bit, 128 times oversampling • D/A converter: 18 bit, 128 times oversampling • Sampling fr equency: 44.
1204 MIDI IMPLEMENT A TION 1.TRANSMITTED DA T A NONE 2.RECOGNIZED DA T A 1) CHANNEL VOICE MESSAGES T able 1. ■ 36 ■ ST A TUS SECOND THIRD DESCRIPTION 101 1 nnnn 0ccc cccc 0vvv vvvv CONTROL CHANGE nnnn : MIDI Channel No.( 0000 11 11 ) ccc cccc : Control No.
ZOOM CORPORA TION NOAH Bldg., 2-10-2, Miyanishi-cho, Fuchu-shi, T okyo 183, Japan PHONE: 0423-69-71 1 1 F AX: 0423-69-71 15 Printed in Japan 1204-5000.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Zoom 1204 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Zoom 1204 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Zoom 1204 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Zoom 1204 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Zoom 1204, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Zoom 1204.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Zoom 1204. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Zoom 1204 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
