ENGL Z9 Footswitch User manual

Z9

SAC/MIDI Footswitch

Operator´s Manual

	Table of Contents				page:
	Introduction
					3
	Features and Functionality at a				3Glance
	Control Panel Features:				4
	Channelor	1		Patchbutton1/6
	Channelor	2		Patchbutton2/7	5
	Channelor	3		Patchbutton3/8	5
	Channelor	4	1	Patchbutton4/9	6
	Functionor			Patchbutton5/10	6
	FunctionorBank2			A/Bbutton	7

Connections on the rear panel of the f
Power Supply	8
Serial Amp Control Out	8
MIDI Out	8

Detailed descriptions of functions wit
1. Selecting channels and sound-shapin
on ENGL amps in Serial Amp Control mo
2. ConfigFuringnctionthe1 Functionand		2 buttons
To assign a sound-shapingFunctionand special1
viaFunctionthe	1 Setuproutine	9
To assign a sound-shapingFunctionand special2
via unctionthe F	2 Setuproutine	10
Information and practical tips 11
3. Selecting MIDI patches in MIDI mode

Configuration table for the assignment
special functionsFunction 1to Functionand	2	13
for the E670 Special Edition amp and t
Handling and Care		14
Glossary		14
Troubleshooting		15
Technical data		17
Wiring of Principal Connectors		18

Layout: Control panel and Rear panel18

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Congratulations-theonyourZchoice-9CustomFootswit well as the switching center for your rig! W you own a general-purpose tool well-suite S.A.C. (Serial Amp Control; ENGL's proprie theZ-9canbeconfiguredtocontrolMIDI-en Z-9 features an unique auto configuration connected cord configures it as an ENGL S.A. MIDI foot controller offering 10 MIDI patc turning out foot controllers boasting rugg Custom Z-9 Footswitch is a very robust devi chassis.

Aquickrundownofitsfeaturesandfunction

When configured in S.A.C. mode to remote con devices,theZ-9:

1. selects channels directly via recip page 15 to learn more.).

2. offers two freely programmable butt sound-shaping and special functions o buttons may also be integrated into t switching functions. This affordsTube youDri andT.D.EQon the ENGL SpecialPreampEditionDefeaamp ENGL 570 Tube Preamp.

3. provides accessMastero theA/B switchable Amp (via the four channel selector bu the button twice).

4. connects to your ENGL Samp,.A.C.powerport am conventional stereo cord with 1/4" ja delivers the current required to powe When configured in MIDI foot controlle 1. selects 10 MIDI patches numbered 1 orMPN for short) in twoMPNsbanks comprisin 2. is supplied with power via a 5-pin power amps or preamps equipped with a phantom power option ENGLthat MIDIis enabledFoot Co An outboard power unit is not require A tremendousofadvantagethe ENGL Z-9 Custom Foot remote control options - MIDI and Seri cord, you can immediately change over equipped with stereo 1/4" jackS.A.Cplugs. a

viable option.

Contents:

1. ENGL Z-9 Custom Footswitch;

2. this manual;

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Among the hallmarks of this Footpedal as well as rigorously tested and caref guidelines on care and maintenance on designer, you'll come across practical throughout the manual. All critical in Footswitch board is preceded by "NOTE" comment. We're calling your attention other compelling motives, so please gi

Afewwordsofwisdomfromthedesigner:

Your first impression may be that handling t frustrationinthebud,Isuggestyoufollow 11and12. Thiswillgiveyouabetterunders the foot controller's functionality. In n handlesverycomfortablyandconveniently.

Control panel features

Atpage18ofthemanual,you'llfind diagram

The Z-9 Foot Controller offers two ope

SerialAmpControl(S.A.C.)mode:

In this mode, the Z-9 Foot Controller switc SerialAmpControl( ).TheZS-.9isautomaticallyconA.C. whenyouinsertaconnectorintotheselecteMIDIOu S.A.C.Out or

MIDI mode:

ThisMIDIfunctionoffers10MIDIpatches(o

A detailed look at control and display fea
follows:
Channelor 1 Patchbutton1/6
Channel1:
WhenyoupressthisbuttoninS.A.C. mode,it
amp, for example,Clean Channel. The 1			button's swi
theChannel2,	Channel3d	Channel4buttons. Thismeans
as a simple on/offChannelswitch, the four				butt
newchannelanddeactivatethecurrentlyacFuncti
configurationsF1-other1 Function1Setupthan in the
time controls a special functionMasteron A/Bthe amp
The LED 1 above the button lights up to indi
flashing LED 1 indicates the activatedCleachan
andMasterBontheE670amp).ToacFuncessthetion1 Func
pressandholdthisbuFunctitonandthe1 Function2or
the given button flashesFunction. When1 Setheup				Functi

activated,thisbuttonservestoassigntwo

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amps toFunctionthe 1andFunctionbutton2 . You'll f shapingandspecialfunctionsavailableon PreampE570inthetableonpage13.

Patch1/6:

WhenyoupressthisbuttoninMIDImode,MPNitse6 inbankB.PressingthisbuttonsendsthegivMIDIOut

Channel2or	Patch2/7button
Channel2:
When you press this button in S.A.C. mode, it
amp, for example,Crunch Channel2. The					button's sw
theChannel1,		Channeld 3		Channelbuttons.4This means
as a simple on/offChannelswitch, the four						butt
new channel and deactivate the currentlyFunctiac
configurationsF1-other1 Functionthan in1Setupthe
time controls a special functionMasteron A/Bthe amp
The LED 2 above the button lights up to indi
flashingLED2indicatestheactivatedCruncchan
andMasteronB the E670 amp). WhenFunctionhe						1 Setup
routineisactivated,thisbuttonservesto
on ENGL ampsFunctionto the			1	andFunctionbutton2			. Y
sound-shaping and special functions avail
theENGLPreampE570inthetableonpage13.
Patch2/7:
WhenyoupressthisbuttoninMIDImode,MPNitse7
inbankB.PressingthisbuttonsendsthegivMIDIOut
Channel3or	Patch3/8button
Channel3:
When you press this button in S.A.C. mode, it
amp, for example,Lead I Channel. The 3					button's swi
theChannel1,		Channeld 2		Channelbuttons.4This means
as a simple on/offChannelswitch, the four						butt
new channel and deactivate the currentlyFunctiac
configurationsF1-other1 Functionthan in1Setupthe
time controls a special functionMasteron A/Bthe amp
The LED 3 above the button lights up to indi
flashing LED 3 indicates the activatedLeadchan
andMasteronB the E670 amp). WhenFunctionhe						1 Setup
routineisactivated,thisbuttonservesto
on ENGL ampsFunctionto the			1	andFunctionbutton2			. Y

sound-shaping and special functions avail theENGLPreampE570inthetableonpage13.

Patch3/8:

WhenyoupressthisbuttoninMIDImode,MPNitse8 inbankB.PressingthisbuttonsendsthegivMIDIOut

5

Channel4or

Patch4/9button

Channel4:

When you press this button in S.A.C. mode, it

amp, for example,Lead II

Chann. Thel 4

button's sw

theChannel1,

Channeld 2 Channelbuttons.3This means

as a simple on/offChannelswitch, the four

butt

new channel and deactivate the currentlyFunctiac

configurationsF1-other1 Functionthan in1Setupthe

time controls a special functionMasteron A/Bthe amp

The LED 4 above the button lights up to indi

flashing LED 4 indicates the activatedLeadchanI

andMasteronB the E670 amp). WhenFunctionhe

1 Setup

routineisactivated,thisbuttonservesto

on ENGL ampsFunctionto the

1

andFunctionbutton2

. Y

sound-shaping and special functions avail

theENGLPreampE570inthetableonpage13.

Patch4/9:

WhenyoupressthisbuttoninMIDImode,MPNitse9

inbankB.PressingthisbuttonsendsthegivMIDIOut

Function1or

Patch5/10button

Function:

1

When you press this button in S.A.C. mode,

sound-shapingorspecialfunctiononanENG

up to indicate the function is active. Ass

functionFunctionto

1

in Functionthe

1 Setuproutine.

routine by simultaneouslyChannelpressing1 Functionthe 1

abovethebuttonflashesFunction.Press1

the

but

activateFunctionthe

1 Setuproutine. UsingChannelthe1 Ch

Channelbuttons,4

you can then select the amp's

that you want to remoteFunctioncontrol1 via the

different settingsFunctionto choose1 from for

different sound-shaping or special functi

pressing the given Channel button twice. T

illuminates continuously to signify one o

Immediately after youFunctionhave confirmed1 Setupthe

theChannelbuttonslightsuporflashestos

newassignment,pressFunctionandhold2

the

butF

2buttonlightsup.TheZ-9storesthegivenc

sound-shaping or special functionFunctionon1the

nonvolatile memory so that the setup is ret

Functisonprogrammed1

toconfigurationF1-but5,Functiono 'sswit1

also reciprocatesChannelwith1 Channelthe

2, Channel 3

Note that for this special configuration pr special function on theMasteramp (forA/B example, thebuttonlightsuptoindicatethecurrent

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