Operation Manual
Introduction
Thank you for selecting the ZOOM 505 II (hereafter simply called the "505 II").
Please take the time to read this manual carefully so as to get the most out of the unit and to ensure optimum performance and reliability.
Retain this manual, the warranty card and all other documentation for future reference.
Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Features • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Terms Used in This Manual • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Using the unit on batteries • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Controls and Functions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Selecting Patches for Play • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Using the Tuner Function • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Editing a Patch • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Storing/Copying Patches • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Changing the "Patch Call" Method • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Using the Optional Pedal • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Restoring Factory Defaults • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Linking Effects • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Effect Types and Parameters • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Specifications • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Usage Precautions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Precautions Safety
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:
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Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard-free use of the 505 II.
About power
Warning • 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
•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 at the cable.
•If the unit is not to be used for a long time, disconnect the AC adapter from the outlet.
Battery operation
•Use four IEC R6 (size AA) 1.5 V batteries (alkaline/manganese).
•The 505 II cannot be used for recharging. Pay close attention to the labelling of the battery to make sure you choose the correct type.
•If the 505 II is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the battery from the 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
Caution Avoid using your 505 II 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 505 II is a precision instrument. Except for the foot 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 can 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
Caution Never open the case of the 505 II or attempt to modify the product in any way since this can result in damage to the unit.
Features
The 505 II is a sophisticated multi effect processor for guitar with the following features and functions:
•Top level performance
While similar in price to a compact effect device, the 505 II incorporates a varied palette of 33 effects. Up to nine effects (including ZNR and amp simulator) can be combined in a patch. The memory of the unit holds 36 rewritable patches, providing no- holds-barred performance.
•Intuitive user interface
The user interface has been thoroughly redesigned. Large switches and keys and a rotary selector make the unit extremely simple to operate. Any desired effect can be called up swiftly and without fuss.
•Built-in auto-chromatic tuner
The integrated tuning function lets you quickly and precisely tune your instrument on stage.
•Dual power supply enables operation anywhere
The dual power supply principle allows the unit to be powered either from an AC adapter or from four IEC R6 (size AA) batteries. Continuous operation time on batteries is 8 hours with manganese batteries and 28 hours with alkaline batteries.
•Compatible with foot switch and pedals
An optional foot switch (FS01) or expression pedal (FP01/FP02) can be connected to the CONTROL IN jack. The foot switch is useful for quickly switching patches, and the expression pedal can serve to adjust the volume or effect tone in real time.
•Improved successor to 505
While inheriting the sound characteristics of the very successful ZOOM model 505, the 505 II is even more compact and carries a lower price tag. And what's more, it incorporates nine new effects, including distortion effects using sophisticated modeling techniques, practical stage-use and special effects.
Features
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Manual This in Used Terms
Terms Used in This Manual
This section explains some important terms that are used throughout the 505 II documentation.
Effect module
As shown in the illustration below, the 505 II can be thought of as a combination of several single effects. Each such effect is referred to as an effect module. In addition to modules comprising compressor effects (COMP) or distortion effects (DIST), the 505 II also provides a module for ZNR (ZOOM Noise Reduction) and a guitar amp simulator. Parameters such as effect intensity can be adjusted for each module individually, and modules can be switched on and off as desired.
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Effect type
Within each effect module, there are several different effects which are referred to as effect types. For example, the modulation effect module (MOD) comprises chorus, flanger, pitch shifter, and other effect types. Only one of these can be selected at a time. An effect type is also often simply referred to as an effect.
Effect parameter
All effect modules have various parameters that can be adjusted. When likening an effect module to a compact effect device, the parameters can be thought of as the control knobs on the device. Changing the parameter settings will result in changes to items such as effect intensity and tonal characteristics.
Patch
In the 505 II, effect module combinations are stored and called up in units referred to as patches. A patch comprises information about the on/off status of each effect module, about the effect type used in each module, and about effect parameter settings. The memory of the 505 II can store up to 36 patches.
Bank
A group of six patches is called a bank. The 505 II manages a total of six banks, labelled A through F. The patches within each bank are numbered 1 through 6. To specify a patch, the 505 II uses the following format: "A1". This means that patch number 1 from bank A is selected. Therefore "b6" would refer to patch 6 from bank b.
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Play mode/edit mode
The internal status of the 505 II is referred to as the operation mode. The two major modes are play mode, in which you can select patches and use them for playing your instrument, and edit mode, in which you can modify the effects. The [PLAY/EDIT] selector serves for switching between the play mode and edit mode.
Using the unit on batteries
1. Turn the 505 II over and open |
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Press the latch to release it and then raise the cover.
Insert all batteries with the same orientation.
Four IEC R6
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Battery compartment cover
3. Close the cover of the battery compartment.
Rear of 505 II Close the cover of the battery compartment.
Push the cover in until the latch audibly snaps into place.
Use four IEC R6 (size AA) batteries.
When the batteries are getting low, a dot (.) in the bottom section of the display starts to flash.
While not using the 505 II, you should disconnect the cable plugged
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Functions and Controls
Controls and Functions
Top Panel
[PLAY/EDIT] selector
This knob serves for switching between play mode (in which you use the patches for playing) and edit mode (where you can edit patches to your liking).
Display
Shows patch numbers, setting values, and other information required
for operation of the 505 II.
[
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These switches are used for selecting patches, controlling the tuner, and other functions.
Rear Panel / Connections
INPUT jack
Serves for connecting the guitar. When the 505 II is operated on batteries, the unit will be turned on when a plug is inserted in this jack.
DC 9V (AC adapter) jack
To use the 505 II on AC power, plug an AC adapter (ZOOM AD-0006) with a rated output of 9 volts DC, 300 mA (center minus plug) into this jack. When a plug is inserted in this jack, the 505 II is turned on.
Controls and Functions
[+]/[-] keys
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CONTROL IN jack
Serves for connection of the optional foot switch (FS01) or expression pedal (FP01/FP02).
OUTPUT jack
This stereo phone jack serves for connection to the guitar amplifier. It is also possible to plug a pair of stereo headphones into this jack, or to use a Y cable for sending the output to two amplifiers.
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Play for Patches Selecting
Selecting Patches for Play
To try out the 505 II, we recommend that you simply play your instrument while switching patches. This will let you quickly see what the 505 II can do.
Power-on
When using the 505 II on batteries, plug a shielded cable with mono phone plug into the INPUT jack of the 505 II.
When using the 505 II with the AC adapter, plug the adapter into the outlet and plug the cable from the adapter into the DC 9V jack on the 505 II.
Turn on the guitar amplifier and adjust the volume to a suitable position.
Set 505 II to play mode
When the [PLAY/EDIT] selector is set to a different position, set it to "PLAY".
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Immediately after turning on power to the 505 II, the unit will be in play mode also if the [PLAY/EDIT] selector is set to a different position.
Switch patches
To switch patches in play mode, use the [
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Selecting Patches for Play
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While the master volume setting is shown, pressing the [+] or [-] key changes the setting.
The setting range is 0 - 50. When the unit is turned off and on again, the setting will be reset to 40.
When using headphones, the master volume setting can be used to adjust the listening volume.
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Function Tuner the Using
Using the Tuner Function
The 505 II incorporates an auto-chromatic tuner for guitars. To use the tuner function, the built-in effects must be bypassed (temporarily turned off) or muted (original sound and effect sound turned off).
Switch to bypass or mute
Bypass:
Press both [
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Press both [
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The bypass or mute condition cannot be activated when the unit is in the edit mode.
Tune the guitar
Play the open string you want to tune, and watch the display.
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Using the Tuner Function
Adjusting the reference pitch of the tuner
The center A reference frequency of the built-in tuner can be fine-adjusted.
Press one of the [+]/[-] keys.
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Reference pitch
While the reference pitch setting is shown, pressing the [+] or [-] key changes the setting.
The reference pitch range is 35 - 45 (center A = 435 Hz - 445 Hz).
When the unit is turned off and on NOTE again, the reference pitch setting is
reset to 40 (440 Hz).
Return to play mode
Press one of the [
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The right side of the display shows a symbol that indicates by how much the tuning is off.
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Tune the other strings in the same way.
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Indication turns faster the more the pitch is off.
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