the 509 User Manual
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1. To activate this function hold can be switched the EDIT key down for at least 1 second in Play mode The PATCH PATCH BANK HOLD indicator will light To turn the function off again hold the EDIT key down for at least 1 second The BANK HOLD indicator will go off Banks can be switched using the VALUE keys Bank patch switching when Bank Hold is on PATCH PATCH 1 PATCH PATCH 2 PATCH PATCH 4 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 1 PATCH _PATCH 3 PATCH _PATCH4 PATCH 4 a Bank switching F Banks A b C d E F Patch switching 4 patches within bank can be switched BANK HOLD ON BANK HOLD OFF In the default condition the 509 is set up in such a way that pressing a DIRECT LOAD OFF J f Keeping STORE key depressed for 1 second patch pedal immediately switches turns Direct Load off the patch and alters the output The same procedure serves to turn it on sound This is called Direct Load ON This switching principle is most convenient when the desired patches are adjacent or close to each other However when wanting to switch to a patch that is further away it may be desirable not to activate the sound of the other patches in between When this is desired turn the Direct Load function off as follows When Direct Load has been turned off switching banks and patches has no effect until the2. Blend of doubling and chorus Flanger alternates between left and right 3 part harmony Wow type step sound PHASE 1 CHORUS 2 FLANGER 1 PHASE 2 TREMOLO EQUALIZER 2 FLANGER 2 STEP 1 TREMOLO DOUBLING 1 PEDAL PITCH DOUBLING 1 CHORUS 2 Funky chorus for cutting play Flanger with strong presence Great for fast paced arpeggio play Tremolo with triple expression PITCH PEDAL PITCH PITCH PITCH CHORUS 1 Oriental type pitch sound Experience all new pedal action Bass line and octave solo Simulated 12 string sound ROTARY Blend of chorus and rotary effects 5 Configuration of Effects The patches of the 509 are created using two modules called EFFECT 1 and EFFECT 2 You can imagine a module as a box containing various effects such as chorus flanger and so on From each module you can select one effect called effect type Each effect type is made up of several effect parameters which determine its sound Effect parameters can be adjusted as easily as you can turn the knobs on a single compact effect device A patch is a combination of two effects from the modules each with their effect parameters set to certain values PARALLEL EFFECT 1 and EFFECT 2 are connected in parallel side by side and their output are mixed For example EFFECT 1 could apply a flanger effect and simultaneously EFFECT 2 could provide pitch shifting PARALLEL The effects from EFFECT 1 and E
3. 100 cent semitone down DRY 0 cent 30 cent DRY 0 cent 1 oct 0 cent 2 oct 1 oct DRY 1 oct DRY 700 cent perfect fifth down DRY 500 cent DRY 0 Hz DRY 1 oct 0 Hz DRY 1 oct DRY DRY 100 cent 30 cent detune DRY 0 cent t1 oc 0 cent 2 oct 0 cent 1 oct DRY 1 oct DRY 50 cent perfect fourth up DRY 700 cent DRY Hz DRY DRY 0 Hz DRY Set to minimum when patch is called Pressing the VALUE or ke changes the value by 1 7D E Pressing both VALUE keys together changes the setting in r steps ae 4 PARAMETER 5 PARAMETER 6 Parameters Parameters Values _ Values Comment Comment Controls the harmony interval in the right channel The setting range is the same as for parameter 3 t SCL_L Determines whether the pitch in the right channel is shifted up or down The setting range is the same as for parameter 4 SFT_L Scale R oF M3 m3 4t nell St 6t Controls the pitch tch SCL R shift amount in the Scale R right channel The setting range is the same as for parameter 3 SCL_L Parameter setting shortcuts Normally parameter values are set by tapping the VALUE or VALUE key once for each increment or decrement For quick operation you can use the shortcut function This is activated in the E
4. G 09 MODU Thank you for selecting the ZOOM 509 hereafter simply called the 509 R Operation Manual Please take the time to read this manual carefully so you can get the most out of your 509 and ensure optimum performance and reliability Retain this manual for future reference ZOOM CORPORATION NOAH Bldg 2 10 2 Miyanishi cho Fuchu shi Tokyo 183 J apan PHONE 0423 69 7116 FAX 0423 69 7115 e ALM CATCH US IF YOU CAN Printed in Japan 509 5000 a A EE Major Features Dedicated modulation unit with two on board modulation modules EFFECT 1 and EFFECT 2 for a total of 20 effects Up to two effects can be used simultaneously allowing versatile sound creations Harmonized Pitch Shifter HPS lets you specify a desired key and scale to create dual harmonies a first in this price class Do impressive guitar orchestrations with twin or triple leads using a single instrument You can switch between 24 patches to store diverse settings based on your preference Integrated auto chromatic tuner for guitar You can tune your instrument easily anywhere any time You can also leave the tuning function disabled all the time DETECTOR IN jack for HPS pitch detection accepts the original guitar signal assuring reliable pitch shift action when used immediately after a distortion effect Optional expression pedal FPO1 can be used to adjust pitch effect mix level output level and other parameters Optional foot sw
5. Note that if the EDIT key is held down for 1 second or longer the Bank Hold mode will be activated 1 While still in Play mode select the patch you wish to edit 2 Press the E There are a total of eight indicators assigned to parameters 1 8 from top to bottom activate the Edit mode Immediately after entering Edit mode from Play mode the topmost parameter cursor indicator EFI TYPE flashes and the setting of this parameter is shown on the display The flashing parameter cursor always indicates which parameter is selected for editing DIT key to 1 Use the EDIT key or patch pedal to select the parameter you wish to change 12 Effect Parameters w Using the serial or parallel connection WV YW When C1 E1 is selected for parameter 1 the EFFECT 1 and EFFECT 2 modules can be connected either in series or in parallel Parameters 1 3 serve for making EFFECT 1 settings parameters 4 6 for EFFECT 2 settings and parameter 7 for selecting serial or parallel connection In Edit mode the EDIT key or the PATCH UP DOWN pedals serve to select the parameter Each push of the EDIT key moves the blinking parameter cursor one step down The PATCH UP DOWN pedals move the blinking parameter cursor up or down respectively Use the VALUE keys to change the set refer to section 12 Effect Parameters ting of the parameter For details on parameters please When the EDIT key is pressed while para
6. these are programmed with recommended settings The user can Edit and Store any patch and also restore the factory settings Patch No Patch Name Al Super Chorus A2 J et Flange e BANK A3 C Maj HPS The 509 calls up patches in sets of four called a bank Aa Deep Rotor Effect Types CHORUS 1 FLANGER 1 2 VOICE HPS ROTARY CHORUS 2 EQUALIZER 1 CHORUS 2 DOUBLING 2 CHORUS 1 FLANGER 1 2 VOICE PITCH STEP 2 Description Useful chorus effect Flanging sound to match distortion effects Harmony in C major Expansive rotary sound DOUBLING 2 DOUBLING 1 DOUBLING 1 EQUALIZER 2 PHASE 2 TREMOLO EQUALIZER 1 DOUBLING 2 AUTOPAN Traditional type chorus Funky phase sound Modern style tremolo Bluesy doubling sound b1 Natural Chorus b2 PHASE 1000 b3 Trendy b4 Blue Note BANK F c Doublin CHOR BANK E IF batchi c3 tanpi ANK a fera feaz RET BANK C patcH1 PATCH2 patcH3 d2 Tuin Flange TA BANK b patcH patcH2 PATCH3 PATCH4 da T HOLOE PATCH1 PATCH2 PATCH3 PATCH4 EL ath Pitch PATCH1 PATCH2 PATCH3 PATCH4 Es ocr Bass iia falls j F1 CHO TARY E4 12 Strings PATCH 3 PATCH 4 F2 Detune Chorus 2 VOICE PITCH Steady detuning sound PATCH 4 F3 Modulated Clean CHORUS 3 FLANGER 1 Pleasantly modulated clean sound F4 Sharp Shape EQUALIZER CHORUS 2 Sharp and distinct chorus In the Effect Types column indicates serial connection and parallel connection
7. user confirms the selection For example when going from patch 1 to patch 4 with Direct Load active patches 2 and 3 will briefly be heard when the patch UP pedal is pressed three times When Direct Load is off pressing the patch UP pedal will change the number on the display the number flashes but until the user confirms the choice the sound remains that of patch 1 To turn Direct Load on or off keep the STORE key depressed for at least 1 second To confirm a choice after selecting a patch with Direct Load off press both patch pedals simultaneously Example Switching from patch 1 to patch 4 Bank switching Banks A b C d E F can be switched Patch switching Patches can be switched Confirming a patch When display indication flashes pressing both patch pedals together confirms the patch and switches the output sound Patch switching completed Confirm fy Editing Patches The 509 comes with 24 predefined patches However the 509 offers many more possibilities for combining effects in innovative ways To discover these possibilities we recommend that you try changing the parameters elements that make up patches to create your own patches This operation is called editing and is done in the Edit mode To switch from normal Play mode to Edit mode press the EDIT key briefly for less than 1 second
8. which produces two pitch shifted sounds separate for the right and left channel Selection of parameters As described in 11 Editing Patches parameters to be edited are selected by repeatedly pressing the EDIT key but you can also use the patch pedals for this purpose Press the PATCH UP pedal right patch pedal to move the parameter cursor from the bottom up Press the PATCH DOWN pedal left patch pedal to move the parameter cursor from the top down oo Effect group on off switching The effect groups of EFFECT 1 and EFFECT 2 can be switched on and off individually Controls the pitch shift amount in the left SC LL channel Scale L oF means that pitch OF 1F i shift is off 1F 2F give a detune effect 1 12 1 12 i sets the pitch shift amount in semitones UP means pi shift up To switch EFFECT 1 on and off While the parameter cursor indicator of parameter 1 2 or 3 is flashing press the PATCH UP and DOWN pedals together To switch EFFECT 2 on and off While the parameter cursor indicator of parameter 4 5 or 6 is flashing press the PATCH UP and DOWN pedals together In either case when the effect module is off pressing the PATCH UP and DOWN pedals together or pressing a VALUE key once sets the effect module to on again without changing the value When the effect module is off the indication oF is shown on the display if parameter 1 or 4 is
9. INPUT DETECTOR IN OUTPUT To amplifier or other effect device ZOOM CORPORATIO MADE INJ APAN zooma OG h OUTPUT INPUT 5097 DETECTOR IN OUTPUT To amplifier or other effect device DIRECT OUT NOTE BP work at all e If the guitar is only connected to the DETECTOR IN jack no sound will be heard e Ifa cable is connected to the DETECTOR IN jack but the guitar signal is not being supplied operation of the HPS effect may become unstable or the effect may not A center minus plug configuration The 509 is powered on by plugging an AC adapter into this jack a Y type stereo shielded cable or a pair of stereo headphones If the volume level is low when using headphones use headphones with low impedance 32 ohms or less Selecting Patches Bank switching Banks A b C d E F are available o PATCH PATCH is DOWN UP PATCH 1 PATCH 2 Patch switching PATCH 3 X 24 patches are available PATCH 4 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 The 24 patches can be easily selected by PATCH 3 pressing the patch pedals The right patch A PATCH 4 pedal switches to the next patch and the BANK UP left patch pedal switches to the previous patch PATCH 1 In the initial condition the 509 is set up PATCH 2 so that the patch pedals select patches i PATCH 3 continuously but you can also
10. PHASE ROTARY TREN PAN TREM PAN Dovmune aouaune ore pnen EQUALIZER EQUALIZER CTA M ReaL EDIT VAL 2 VOICEHPS Ciee MMK 7 u m n n m n alle SERIAL J o PARAMETER CURSOR indicator Play mode The currently used effect module lights e Edit mode The indicator lights up for the currently used effect module and the indicator flashes for the effect module that is turned off Also the indicator for the effect module selected for editing flashes e Bypass Tuner mode Indicators function as tuning meter STORE key When the contents of patches are to be stored this key is used for putting the unit in store standby status and to execute the store function e Setting of direct load function When the STORE key is pressed for at least 1 second during Play mode during performance the direct load function can be switched on or off For details see 10 C Patch Switching Application Direct Load OFF s m o y DOWN BYPASS EDIT key for creating your own patches This key serves to toggle between the Play mode and Edit mode mode for creating patches to suit your taste In Edit mode this key can be used to select the effect parameters you wish to change Also when the effect parameter LEVEL is selected press this EDIT key to return from the Edit mode to the Play mode e Setting of bank hold function When the EDIT key is held down for at least 1 second in
11. Play mode the bank hold function is turned on or off For details see 9 Patch Switching Application Bank ___ Hold ON D VALUE keys e Play mode The keys serve for bank switching e Edit mode The keys serve for changing the effect parameter e Bypass Tuner mode The keys serve for setting the tuner reference pitch calibration PATCH UP right DOWN left pedals e Play mode The pedals serve for patch switching Pressing both pedals simultaneously activates the Bypass Tuner mode e Edit mode The pedals serve for selecting effect parameters Pressing both pedals simultaneously turns the currently selected effect module on or off e Bypass Tuner mode C Pressing either pedal cancels the Bypass Tuner mode to return to Play mode Rear Panel INPUT jack Instrument input When the unit is powered by the battery this jack also functions as the power on off switch The 509 is powered on by plugging a shielded cable into this jack When the C unit is not in use the cable should be disconnected to prevent battery drain E DETECTOR IN jack When the HPS effect type is used this jack serves for input of the original guitar sound for correct pitch detection When using a patch with the HPS effect type and a distortion effect is connected before the 509 the pitch may not be detected correctly In this setup connect the original guitar signal to DETECTOR IN to allow
12. selected If other parameters are selected is shown When 2 VOICE EFFECT is selected as effect type of EFFECT 1 and EFFECT 1 is then turned off only the original sound is heard Comment whether the pitch is shifted up or ShiftL dn means pitch dn UP shift down and Sets the amount by which the sound at GAIN the center frequency is boosted or cut 12 10 The setting range is 12 dB to 12 dB in 8 8 2 dB steps Pressing the VALUE or key 10 12 changes the value by 2 PARAMETER 7 SERIAL PARA Serial parallel Determines the connection principle of the EFFECT 1 and EFFECT 2 modules serial or parallel Parameters Values PARAMETER 8 LEVEL Patch level Adjusts the overall level of the patch Parameters Values Comment Comment The setting is common to effect types C1 E2 Sr means serial connection and t 1P 9P mean parallel connection The 1P 9P settings Sr 1P 9P cause a different level balance between the l EFFECT 1 and EFFECT 2 modules as shown below See Fig The setting is common to all LEVEL effect types Patch level 1 30 Higher values result in higher level lt Balance settings for parallel connection gt Balance settings for parallel connection EFFECT 1 EFFECT 2 1P 2P 3P 4P 5P 6P 7P 8P 9P lt Pedal pitch shifter modes gt min value max value
13. set up the PATCH 4 unit so that patches are switched only within a certain bank of four patches For details see section 9 Patch Switching PATCH 1 Application Bank Hold ON Application Bank Ho Jl BANK DOWN PATCH 2 Vv PATCH 3 PATCH 4 Banks are selected with the VALUE keys Press the VALUE key to select the next bank and the VALUE key to select BANK b the previous bank PATCH 1 For example to switch from Patch 2 PATCH 2 Bank A to Patch 3 Bank C the patch PATCH 3 pedal would have to be pressed nine PATCH 4 times Instead you can press the VALUE key twice to switch to Bank C and then press the patch pedal UP just once to select Patch 3 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 Bank patch switching when Bank Hold is off initial setting 8 Using the Bypass Tuner Mode The effects of the 509 can Tuner ON OFF Pressing the EDIT key and the STORE key simultaneously for more than one second in be turned off bypassed Play mode will allow you to select whether or not to activate the tuning function in Bypass temporarily so that only the mode When you change the setting the display will show tunEr oFF tuning function off original sound of the or tunEr on tuning function on according to the setting a instrument is heard In this eT g Calibration mode the auto chromatic Select reference
14. unit If battery leakage has occurred wipe the battery compartment and the battery terminals carefully to remove all remnants of battery fluid While using the unit the battery compartment cover should be closed Environment Avoid using your 509 in environments where it will be exposed to Extreme temperature High humidity or moisture Excessive dust or sand Excessive vibration or shock Handling Caution The 509 is a precision instrument Except for the foot A Caution switches do not push other parts with your feet or subject them to strong force Take care that no foreign objects coins or pins etc or liquids enter the unit Be sure to turn the power to all equipment off before making connections Before moving the unit turn the power off and disconnect all cables and the AC adapter Alterations Never open the case of the 509 or attempt to modify the product in any way since this can result in damage to the unit You should always turn off the power to the 509 and all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting any cables Also make sure to disconnect all cables and the AC adapter before moving the 509 EJ What Are Banks and Patches PATCH A group of the settings for a certain effect type is called a PATCH The 509 comes with 24 preset patches which can be changed edited by the user 4 PATCH LIST The 509 has memory capacity for 24 patches At the factory
15. 2 dB in 12 10 2 dB steps Pressing the VALUE or key 8 8 10 12 changes the value by 2 EQUALIZER ES for boost or cut Equalizer 2 Parametric equalizer which wW Using 2 VOICE EFFECT VV VW allows the user to specify the center frequency Frequency l Sets the center frequency for the parametric equalizer When parameter 1 is set to HP or 2P 2 VOICE EFFECT group EFFECT 2 automatically is set to off and parameters 2 7 become dedicated parameters for the 2 VOICE EFFECT group PARAMETER 1 Comment Parameters LLIT Display Values _ Harmonized pitch shifter Stereo harmonized pitch t effect which shifts the i pitch according to a preset key or scale Supplies a separate sound with different pitch to the right and left channel l Sets the tonic key to be used d E F sound The a G display shows for the tuner function 2 VOICE EFFECT PARAMETER 2 Comment for the pitch shift the key using the same format as PARAMETER 3 PARAMETER Parameters Parameters i Values Comment Values Controls the harmony interval in the left channel oF off M3 N3 major third m3 n3 minor third 4 4t perfect fourth 5t perfect fifth 6t major sixth SCL_L Scale L oF M3 m3 4t 5t 6t Determines in the left chan SFT L down 2 voice pitch shifter Stereo pitch shifter
16. 47 W x 157 D x 49 H mm Weight 480 g without batteries 0 dBm 0 775 Vrms Design and specifications subject to change without notice
17. FFECT 2 can be combined linked in three different ways as described below The type of link is also stored as part of the patch CHP CTA 2 VOICE EFFECT When an effect type of the 2 VOICE EFFECT group is selected for EFFECT 1 EFFECT 2 automatically is set to off and two effects with different pitches are heard in the left and right channel e SERIAL EFFECT 1 and EFFECT 2 are connected in series one after the other For example EFFECT 1 could apply pitch shift to the guitar signal and EFFECT 2 then could add a chorus effect EFFECT 1 CHORUS FLANGER PHASE ROTARY TREMOLO PAN STEP DOUBLING PITCH EQUALIZER EFFECT 2 CHORUS FLANGER PHASE ROTARY TREM OLO PAN STEP DOUBLING PITCH EQUALIZER SERIAL Using the 2 VOICE EFFECT function 2 VOICE HPS 2 VOICE PITCH KJ Controls Functions and Connections Front Panel DISPLAY Displays information required to operate the 509 e Play mode Displays the selected bank A F and patch 1 4 e Edit mode Displays the value of the selected effect parameter e Bypass Tuner mode Shows the pitch of the input signal TUNER indicator In the 509 this indicator shows that the tuner is active and it serves as a gauge for fine tuning your instrument e BATTERY EMPTY WARNING display When the unit is powered from the battery this indicator begins flashing to warn C that the battery is running low COMPACT MULTI EFFECTS PROCESSOR EFFECT 1 EFFECT 2
18. age Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard free use of the 509 A Warning Cleaning About power Use a soft dry cloth to clean the 509 If necessary slightly moisten the cloth Do not use abrasive cleanser wax or solvents such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol since these may dull the finish or damage the surface Since power consumption of this unit is fairly high we recommend the use of an AC adapter whenever possible When powering the unit from a battery use only an alkaline type AC adapter operation Connecting cables and input and output jacks A A Be sure to use only an AC adapter which supplies 9 V DC 300 mA and is equipped with a center minus plug Zoom AD 0006 The use of an adapter other than the specified type may damage the unit and pose a safety hazard Connect the AC adapter only to an AC outlet that supplies the rated voltage required by the adapter When disconnecting the AC adapter from the AC outlet always grasp the adapter itself and do not pull the cable Tf the unit is not to be used for a long time disconnect the AC adapter from the outlet Battery operation Use only a 9 V alkaline battery 6LR61 The 509 cannot be used for recharging Pay close attention to the labelling of the battery to make sure you choose the correct type If the 509 is not to be used for an extended period of time remove the battery from the
19. and do not pull at the cable Connect the battery cable to the new battery taking care to observe correct polarity Then insert the battery into the battery compartment Close the battery compartment cover taking care not to pinch the cable Make sure that the cover is properly locked KE Returning Patches to Factory Settings The 509 comes with 24 predefined patches that have been programmed at the factory Also after you have edited and stored your own patches you can return to the factory default settings at any time This process is called recalling Returning all 24 patches to the original contents and resetting the Bank Hold and Direct Load functions is called all initialize The Recall mode is separate from the Play mode and Edit mode You cannot switch directly to Recall mode from these modes The Recall mode can only be activated by turning the unit on in a special way as described below Turn the unit off by disconnecting the AC adapter or the guitar input cable Keep the STORE key depressed and turn the unit on The indication AL flashes on the display To perform all initialize press the STORE key once more in this condition The flashing rate increases and the initialization procedure is carried out When it is completed the unit automatically enters the Play mode When wishing to recall only a particular patch select the patch number in step 3 using the same procedure as for normal pa
20. dit mode by pressing both VALUE keys together For example if the RATE parameter is set to 5 and you want to change it to 15 you would have to press the VALUE key 10 times Instead you can achieve the same effect by pressing the VALUE keys together which will change the value to 10 and then pressing the VALUE key 5 times to arrive at 15 PARAMETER 7 Parameters Values PARAMETER 8 Parameters Comment Values Comment The setting is common to all effect types Controls the mix level of the effect sound 0 means dry sound and 30 means a 1 1 ratio Higher values LEVEL in hi Patch level esuti7 higher 1 30 asn 25 is the standard output level Master level adjustment With the 509 you are also able to set the master level that governs the overall output level The master level is adjusted in Play mode Hold the VALUE keys down simultaneously for at least 1 second The current master level will be displayed for 1 second While the level is being displayed use the VALUE keys to change it The setting range is 0 50 Default value 40 The unit does not store the setting for the master level Each time the power is turned on it has to be set again 13 Boe eal Te If you have edited altered a patch and turn the 509 off without storing the patch the patch will revert to its old setting To store an edited patch use the following sim
21. ing e Regular tuning 6 Re D lansing E Fa F ee sot Gt O Si B enacting Poe When the tuning function is active the parameter cursor LEDs serve as tuning meter designed to enhance tuning precision during fine adjustments Turning tuning function off If you do not want to activate the tuning function in Bypass mode press the STORE and EDIT keys simultaneously for more than one second in Play mode The tuning function will be turned off and this setting will be stored even when the power is turned off When you turn the function off the display will show tunEr oFF tuning function off Pitch is too high Correctly tuned Pitch is too low To turn the tuning function on press the same keys simultaneously again The display will show tunEr on tuning function on NOTE Please note that the tuning function may not operate properly if other effect modules between the guitar and the 509 are on KJ Patch Switching Application Bank Hold ON In the initial setting the patch pedal switches all patches in order regardless of the bank divisions Bank Hold ON The bank hold function limits Keeping the EDIT key depressed for at least 1 second activates Bank Hold To cancel Bank Hold press the EDIT key again for 1 second switching to the four patches within a bank When this function is activated the patch pedals switch in order between the patches in the current bank only
22. itch FSO1 lets you switch EFFECT 1 on and off during a performance Dual power supply design allows the unit to be powered from a 9V alkaline battery 6LR61 or an AC adapter 2 Safety Precautions USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 A Warning A Caution Usage precautions Electrical interference For safety considerations the 509 has been designed to provide maximum protection against the emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device and from external interference However equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves should not be placed near the 509 as the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous issues If users ignore this symbol and handle the device incorrectly serious injury or death could result This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous issues If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way bodily injury and damage to the equipment could result Whatever the type of digital control device the 509 included electromagnetic damage can cause malfunctioning and corrupt or destroy data Since this is an ever present danger thorough care should be taken to minimize the risk of dam
23. meter 8 the lowest indicator is selected the Edit mode is terminated and the 509 reverts to the Play mode When the PATCH DOWN pedal is pressed w hile parameter 8 the lowest indicator is selected the 509 stays in Edit mode and parameter 1 is selected 2 Use the VALUE keys to adjust the parameter 3 While the eighth parameter cursor LED is flashing press the EDIT key to retum to Play mode Pressing one of the VALUE keys increases or decreases the setting by 1 or 2 steps Pressing both VALUE keys _ 4 4 together changes the setting in 5 larger steps a Parameter 8 always sets the patch level When serial connection is used and EFFECT 2 is ON the output of EFFECT 1 is input to EFFECT 2 as a monaural signal PARAMETER 1 4 EF1 TYPE 1 2 effect type of EFFECT 1 2 Selects the effect type to be used in the EFFECT 1 2 module 18 different effect types in 10 groups are available hcl an Display Comment Chorus 1 Monaural chorus effect which mixes IE an effect sound with shifting pitch up down to the original sound PARAMETER 2 5 DEPTH PIT Depth pitch The function of this parameter depends on which effect type was selected with parameter 1 4 Parameters Values Comment Controls the mix level of the effect sound Higher values result in higher effect mix level CHORUS f L Z Chorus 2 Stereo versi
24. o the original sound Higher Contro values 12 9 7 15 2 VS the dt 2 5 higher 7 9 412 sound PIT Pitch result in lower pitch of the effect sound original sound Positive values result in pitch of the effect sound vs the original dt causes a detune effect frequency range in which the effect is operating s the pitch of the effect sound Negative Controls the rate speed of the effect Higher values result in faster speed RATE 1 50 I Controls the delay time of the effect in 2 ms steps Higher values result in longer delay time Controls the mix level of the effect sound and original sound 0 means only original sound 15 means a 1 1 ratio and 30 means only effect sound Pedal pitch shifter Allows continuously AP varying the pitch of the effect sound with the optional expression pedal FP01 Equalizer 1 2 band equalizer for controlling the HI and LOW range Ei Controls the pitch change range when the pedal i raised and lowered and the volume balance between original sound and effect sound See Tab MODE 1 16 HiG High gain 12 10 i 8 8 10 12 Controls the high range boost or cut The setting range is 12 dB to 12 dB in 2 dB steps Pressing the VALUE or key changes the value by 2 s le LoG Controls the low range boost or cut Low gain The setting range is 12 dB to 1
25. on of C1 PARAMETER 3 6 RATE MIX The function of this parameter depends on which effect type was selected with parameter 1 4 Parameters Values Comment m 2 Chorus 3 Vibrato effect where only the effect L I sound shifting pitch up down is output E I Flanger 1 Flanger effect with short predelay FLANGER i Fe Flanger 2 Flanger effect with long predelay P Phaser 1 4 step phaser effect Controls the depth intensity of the effect When the effect type rt Rotary is selected the parameter controls the width of the PHASE Pe Phaser 2 8 step phaser effect ROTARY Tremolo Tremolo effect with periodic volume ler fluctuation TREMOLO AUTOPAN Auto pan Auto panning effect which moves the sound between left and right for stereo playback j Step 1 Effect with randomly changing pitch Smaller values mean lower frequencies and larger values higher frequencies When S1 or S2 step is selected as effect type the parameter adjusts the step input sensitivity STEP Step 2 Similar to S1 with even stronger characteristic Doubling 1 Doubling effect which adds body to the original sound by adding a short delay DOUBLING sound s the mix level of the effect sound values result in higher effect mix level Contro Doubling 2 Stereo version of d1 Pitch shifter Adds a pitch shifted sound t
26. pitch for auto chromatic tuning function via the LED f 5 guitar tuner calibration display is also active f The reference pitch A can be adjusted in the range from 435 to 445 Hz When the BANK key is pressed in Bypass Tuner mode this is shown as 35 to 45 on the display for a second Adjust to the suitable Bypass mode 4 value At power on the setting is 440 Hz 40 Pressing both patch pedals Bypass ON OFF simultaneously activates the The bypass function is invoked by pressing the left and right Bypass mode Press both patch pedals simultaneously pedals together To cancel the Bypass Tuner mode just press one of the patch pedals Currently selected I patch is displayed A l m bP Press Release immediately Tuning function only when the tuning function is ON To cancel the Bypass mode simply press one of the patch pedals The unit then reverts to the previously selected patch Tuner mode The 509 is initially set so that the auto chromatic tuning function for the guitar activates automatically when the Bypass mode is invoked In Bypass mode pick an open string to be tuned The closest note will be shown on the display Input signal standby condition Regular tuning e odo c Pet vt JO Eee Fato CO a fansin D L Se o Dot C Regular tuning _ Regular tuning 7 ES 6th string T Em _ TI 5 Mi E E 1st string So G I 3rd string S Lait Ait H a Regular tun
27. ple procedure Storing can be carried out in both Play mode and Edit mode After you have edited the patch press the STORE key If the unit is currently in Play mode release the key before 1 second has elapsed otherwise the Direct Load function will be activated The display starts to flash This condition is called the store standby condition If you wish you can abandon the store procedure at this point by pressing the EDIT key If you press the STORE key once more the contents of the patch are updated You can also change the patch number before storing so that the edited patch will be stored in a different number In this case the original patch that was used as a starting point for editing will not be changed 2 Press the STORE key 4 Press the STORE key once more Unit enters store standby mode Store process is completed a J If the tuning indicator flashes while the unit is being powered from the battery the battery is exhausted and should be replaced as described below Since the 509 has fairly high rated power consumption use only a 6LR61 9 V alkaline battery Using another kind of battery will result in shorter operation 1 Turn the 509 upside down and open the cover of the battery compartment Push the catch to unlock the cover then lift it up Remove the battery from the compartment and disconnect the battery cable Grasp the terminal strip
28. tch selection When the desired patch has been selected press the STORE key The flashing rate increases and the contents of the selected patch are recalled Recalling of individual patches can be carried out continuously When you wish to terminate the process press the EDIT key The unit then returns to the Play mode Turning the unit off also terminates the recall condition 16 BS etait Effects 20 effects Chorus 3 Flanger 1 2 Phase 1 2 Rotary Tremolo Auto pan Step 1 2 Doubling 1 2 Pitch Shift 1 2 Equalizer 1 2 Harmonized Pitch Shift Stereo Pitch Shift Maximum simultaneous effects 2 Banks and Patches 6 banks x 4 patches 24 patches edit store possible Analog Digital Conversion 18 bit 128 times oversampling Digital Analog Conversion 16 bit linear Sampling Frequency 31 25 kHz Inputs Guitar input standard monaural phone jack Rated input level 20 dBm Input impedance 470 kilohms DETECTOR IN standard monaural phone jack Rated input level 20 dBm Input impedance 470 kilohms Output Combined line headphone output standard stereo phone jack Max output level 6 dBm Output load impedance 10 kilohms or more Control Input For optional FP01 or FS01 Display 2 digit 7 segment LED tuning indicator parameter cursor indicator Power Requirements Optional AC adapter 9 VDC 300 mA Zoom AD 0006 Battery 6LR61 9 V alkaline battery x 1 Battery life Approx 4 h continuous operation Dimensions 1
29. the 509 to detect the pitch directly This will reduce any errors e If another effect device is connected before the 509 use a parallel box or similar to supply the direct sound to the DETECTOR IN jack of the 509 go gt INPUT OUTPUT 1 INPUT Distortion or other effect device DETECTOR IN amp Parallel box S commercially available SH OUTPUT 2 When using the 509 together with the DUAL POWER DRIVER 510 make the connection as shown below to supply the original guitar signal to the DETECTOR IN jack p gt INPUT CONTROL IN jack The optional expression pedal FPO1 or foot switch FSO1 can be connected here for external control of the 509 The foot switch FSO1 allows switching EFFECT 1 on and off The expression pedal FPO1 has different functions depending on which patch is selected as described below e When PP pedal pitch shifter is selected as effect type for EFFECT 1 or EFFECT 2 FPO1 controls the pitch of the effect e When 2 VOICE EFFECT is selected as effect type for EFFECT 1 FPO1 controls the mixing level of the two effect sounds e Other settings FPO1 controls the output level of original sound effect sound J DC IN AC adapter jack Serves for connecting an AC OUTPUT jack adapter eeun 0006 which This jack is for the output signal from the 509 You can connect either a single delivers 9 VDC 300 mA with a guitar amplifier using a monaural shielded cable or two guitar amplifiers using
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