MOOER GEM Box User Manual

Guitar Multi-Effects Processor

Owner’s Manual

Contents

Precautions Items Explanation Main Features Battery Operation Panel Instruction Connections Operation

Patch Selecting Drum Rhythm Tuner Expression Pedal Patch Editing Patch Storing/Copying Patch Pre-Select Recall Function Factory Reset

Effects Explanation Specification

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Troubleshooting Appendix

Patch List Drum Rhythm List

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Precautions

* PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING *

Power Supply

Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC outlet of the correct voltage. Please be sure to use only an AC adapter which supplies 9V DC, 300 mA, center minus. Unplug the AC power adapter when not using or during electrical storms.

Connections

Always turn off the power of this and all other equipments before connecting or disconnecting, this will help prevent malfunction and / or damage to other devices. Also make sure to disconnect all connection cables and the power cord before moving this unit.

Location

To avoid deformation, discoloration, or other serious damage, do not expose this unit to the following conditions:

Direct sunlight Heat sources Magnetic fields Extreme temperature or humidity Excessive dusty or dirty location High humidity or moisture Strong vibration or shock

Interference with other electrical devices

Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions.

Cleaning

Clean only with a soft, dry cloth. If necessary, slightly moisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive cleanser, cleaning alcohol, paint thinners, wax, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.

Handling

Do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls. Do not let paper, metallic, or other objects into this unit. Take care not to drop the unit, and do not subject it to shock or excessive pressure.

Items Explanation

Patch

A patch is comprised of information about the on/off status and effect parameter settings used in each module.

Bank

A bank is a group of ten patches. GEM Box has 8 banks, labelled with numbers 0 to 3 (unchangeable preset banks) and letters A to d (editable user banks).

Effect module

A patch can be thought of as a combination of up to 8 single effects. Each such effect is referred to as an effect module.

Effect type

Some effect modules have several different effects which are referred to as effect types. Only one of these can be selected at a time.

Effect parameter

All effect modules have various parameters that can be adjusted. These are called effect parameters or simply parameters. When thinking of an effect module as a compact effect, the parameters change the tone and effect intensity similar to the knobs on the device.

Mode

Mode is the status of different function keys and controls, GEM Box has Play Mode for selecting and playing patches, Rhythm Mode for editing a drum rhythm, Edit Mode for modifying effects, and Store Mode for saving patches.

Main Features

8 Effect Modules 60 Effect Types 40 Preset Patches 40 User Patches 40 Drum Rhythms Assignable Expression Pedal Precise Tuning function Patch Pre-Select Recall function Compact operation interface Lightweight and tiny for easy transportation AC adapter 9V DC power supply AA battery (x4) power supply

Battery Operation

1. Turn off the GEM Box and open the battery holder on the bottom.

2. Insert 4 AA batteries and close the battery holder.

Press latch to release and then lift cover.

Latch

Note: When the baeries are geing low, the display will show to indicate this situation. Note: When using baeries, it is suggested to disconnect the guitar cable plug from the [INPUT] jack when not using the device, to conserve baery power.

Four batteries (size AA)

Panel Instruction

DRIVE

COMP/WAH

PEDAL

PATCH LEVEL

GAIN

RHYTHM

NR/CAB

PLAY / STOP

PLAY

MODULATION

STORE

RATE

DELAY

D.TIME

REVERB

DECAY

Guitar Multi-Effects Processor

BANK PATCH

# EDIT

PATCH

BYPASS / TUNER

HOLD FOR MUTE TUNING

2 673

EXP. PEDAL

Press

VALUE

MODULE BYPASS

DC9V

300mA

INPUT

8 91011

OUTPUT

(PHONES)

Panel Instruction

Module Selector: Switches between every function module. In

patch edit mode, this knob selects the module/parameter for operation.

VALUE Knob with Enter Button: Dial the knob for setting master

level, or changing parameter values. Press the button to switch effect type, ensure storing, etc.

LED Display: Shows bank and patch numbers, setting values, and

other information for operating.

PATCH – [PLAY/STOP] Footswitch: Selects patches

(backwards), controls the tuner, start/stop drum rhythm, and other functions.

PATCH + [MODULE BYPASS] Footswitch: Selects patches

(forwards), controls the tuner, bypass effect module, and other functions.

Expression Pedal: Adjusts volume or some effect parameters.

EXP. PEDAL LED: Indicates the status of the expression pedal.

INPUT Jack: 1/4” mono audio jack, for connecting guitar. When

operating GEM Box on batteries, plugging guitar cable into this jack will turn on the unit.

OUTPUT [PHONES] Jack: 1/4” stereo audio jack, for connecting

headphone or guitar amplifier. Using a mono cable can output the signal to an amplifier, or use a Y cable to output the signal to two amplifiers. Also can plug a stereo headphone into this jack.

DC 9V Jack: For power supply, use a 9-volt DC regulated by AC

adapter, 300mA (plug polarity is positive on the barrel and negative in the center).

Battery Holder: For installing batteries (AA x 4).

AC adapter

Connections

Guitar amplifier Guitar amplifier

DC9V

300mA

INPUT

OUTPUT

(PHONES)

Guitar Headphones

Operation

Patch Selecting

Power On

Plug the cable of AC Adapter (9V, 300mA, center minus) into

DC9V

INPUT

the [DC 9V] Jack, when using batteries, plug the guitar cable into this jack will turn the device on.

Selecting Patches

Bank name

BANK

PATCH

Patch name

Set the Module Selector to [PLAY], the LED display will show the information of bank and patch

# EDIT

number, step on [PATCH +/-] footswitch to change patches (Hold one footswitch to switch patches

quickly). Pressing [PATCH +] footswitch time and again (or holding [PATCH +] footswitch) cycles through patches in the order ~ ... ~ , ~ ... ~ , . Pressing or holding [PATCH –] footswitch will switch patches in the opposite order.

OUTPUT

(PHONES)

Adjusting the master volume

Set the Module Selector to [PLAY], rotate [VALUE] knob to adjust the master volume of GEM Box (when setting up the master volume, LED display will show the current level). The range of master volume is ~ , 70 is the default value.

BANK PATCH

# EDIT

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