Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto GFX-3 del fabbricante Zoom
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USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ZOOM GFX-3 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this manual, symbols are used to highlight w arnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be pre vented. The meanings of these symbols are as follo ws: This symbol indicates explanations about extremely danger ous matters.
ZOOM GFX-3 3 Intr oduction Thank you for selecting the ZOOM GFX-3 . This product is a sophisticated Guitar Ef fects Processor with the following features. ● V ersatile array of effects The V ariable Architecture Modeling System (V AMS) de veloped by ZOOM adapts the internal configuration of the unit to achiev e exactly the desired sound.
ZOOM GFX-3 4 Contr ols and Functions Top Panel Rear Panel Control section ( → p.5) Foot switches [1] - [3] [INPUT] jack [OUTPUT/PHONES] jack [POWER] switch [DC IN] jack BANK [ Q ]/[ W ] keys Expression pedal En-GFX3.
Controls and Functions ZOOM GFX-3 5 Control section Module keys Display [GROUP/EXIT] key [STORE] key [VALUE] dial [DRIVE] selector [MOD] selector [REV/DLY] selector [PEDAL] key Parameter keys The FCC r egulation warning (for U.
ZOOM GFX-3 6 Getting Ready to Play Inserting the batteries To use the GFX-3 on battery power , insert batteries as shown belo w . 1. Tu rn the unit over and open the battery compartment cover . (Push the tab to unlock and then raise the cover .) 2. Insert the batteries with correct (+) (-) polarity into the battery compartment.
Getting Ready to Play ZOOM GFX-3 7 N OTE If you turn the GFX-3 on while the amplifier is already power ed up, damage to the speaker may result. Always turn power to the amplifier on last. When turning off the system, proceed in the opposite order . 6.
ZOOM GFX-3 8 Selecting a patch Altering an effect with the pedal To select a patch, press one of the foot switches [1] - [3] whose LED is not lit. The single effects (ef fect modules) in the GFX-3 can be combined, and parameter settings for each effect can be changed to achieve a desired sound.
Quick Guide ZOOM GFX-3 9 Storing effects To switch the effect module on or off, push the expr ession pedal fully down. The expression pedal also incorporates a push-down switch that allows on/off control of a specific effect module. For an explanation of how to select the module to be operated with the pedal, see page 15.
ZOOM GFX-3 10 Selecting and Playing Patches Immediately after you turn on the GFX-3, it is always in the condition for playing patches stored in memory . Panel display Immediately after you turn on the GFX-3, the following information is sho wn on the panel.
Selecting and Playing Patches ZOOM GFX-3 11 Using the internal tuner (bypass/mute) The GFX-3 has a built-in auto-chromatic tuner for guitars. T o use the tuner function, the built-in effects must be bypassed (temporarily turned off) or the unit must be muted (original sound and effect sound turned of f).
ZOOM GFX-3 12 INPUT OUTPUT MOD DRIVE REV/DLY COMP/ISO ZNR EQUALIZER CABINET Changing the Sound of a Patch The patches of the GFX-3 can be modified by changing effect types and parameters.
Changing the Sound of a Patch ZOOM GFX-3 13 ZNR/[TOT AL] module COMP/ISO (Compressor/Isolator) module DRIVE module EQ(Equalizer) module MOD(Modulation) module REV/DL Y(Reverb/Delay) module The effect type of the MOD and REV/DL Y modules is set with the [MOD] selector and [REV/DL Y] selector respectively .
ZOOM GFX-3 14 Storing a Patch This section shows ho w to store an edited patch in memory . 1. Press the [STORE] key . The GFX-3 goes into store standby condition. The display shows the current group name and bank number , and the LED of the respectiv e foot switch lights up.
ZOOM GFX-3 15 Other Functions This section explains ho w to vary an ef fect parameter with the expression pedal, and how to perform special functions such as adjusting the expression pedal.
Other Functions ZOOM GFX-3 16 Adjusting the expression pedal The expression pedal is adjusted for optimum operation at the factory , but sometimes, readjustment may be necessary .
ZOOM GFX-3 17 Effect modules Effect types MOD CHORUS FLANGE PHASE WAH TREM/PAN VIBE PITCH SFX SLOW-A RING PDL-PIT DRIVE FDR MS BG CLEAN HI-GAIN ZOOM OVER DRIVE DIST FUZZ METAL ACOUSTIC REV/DLY HALL RO.
DRIVE module ZOOM GFX-3 18 ◆ DRIVE module This module comprises 20 types of distortion and acoustic simulator ef fects. Effect types are chosen with the [DRIVE] selector and the two module ke ys ([CLASSIC]/[ST ANDARD]). *P arameters for TYPE 1 – 10 ar e the same.
EQ (Equalizer) module ZOOM GFX-3 19 [T able 1] ◆ EQ (Equalizer) module This is a 4-band equalizer . ◆ MOD (Modulation) module This module contains modulation type ef fects such as chorus and flan.
MOD (Modulation) module ZOOM GFX-3 20 TYPE 3: PAHSE ( P P P P H H H H ) Produces a swooshing sound. Parameter 1 COLOR Parameter 2 POSI 1 – 4 AF , bF Selects sound character . Selects connection point of MOD module. AF (after CABINET module) or bF (before DRIVE module) can be selected.
REV/DLY (Reverb/Delay) module ZOOM GFX-3 21 ◆ REV/DL Y (Reverb/Delay) module This module comprises various spatial ef fects including reverb and delay . Parameter 3 RA TE Parameter 4 RESO 1 – 30 0 – 10 Adjusts the random wa veform modulation rate.
REV/DLY (Reverb/Delay) module ZOOM GFX-3 22 [T able 3] Parameter 3 MIX 0 – 30 Adjusts the rev erb sound volume le vel. TYPE 4: MN-DLY ( M M M M D D D D ) (Mono delay) This is a monaural delay with a duration of up to 1.
ZOOM GFX-3 23 GFX-3 Patch List BANK No. NAME COMMENT PEDAL VARIA TION [ U 0 / A0 ] ST ANDARD 1 ST ANDARD CLEAN Sophisticated clean sound VOLUME 2 RHYTHM CRUNCH The optimal crunch sound for a rhythm GAIN 3 GARAGE DIST Garage drive sound VOLUME [ U 1 / A1 ] POWER 1 RICH CLEAN Rich clean sound VOLUME 2 FREEDOM The optimal sound for guitar riff P .
ZOOM CORPORA TION ITOHPIA Iwamotocho 2chome Bldg. 2F , 2-11-2, Iwamoto-cho, Chiyoda-ku, T okyo 101-0032, Japan W eb Site: http://www .zoom.co.jp GFX-3 - 5000-1 ■ No sound, or very low volume • Is .
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 GFX-3 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 GFX-3 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Zoom GFX-3 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Zoom GFX-3 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Zoom GFX-3, 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 GFX-3.
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 GFX-3. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Zoom GFX-3 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.
