Zoom B1on, B1Xon User Manual

Thank you very much for purchasing the ZOOM .
Please read this manual carefully to learn about all the functions of the

so that you
will be able to use it fully for a long time.
Keep th is manual in a convenient place for r eferenc e when necessa ry.

OPERATION MANUAL

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Copying or reproduction of this document in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.

Contents

Usage and Safety Precautions ..................................2

Introduction ..............................................................3

Part Names ...............................................................4

Turning the Power ON ..............................................6

Display Information ...................................................7

Terms Used in This Manual .......................................7

Using Patches ...........................................................8

Adjusting Effects.....................................................10

Adjusting the Master Level and Tempo...................14

Saving and Swapping Patches ................................15

Changing Various Settings ......................................16

Using the Tuner .......................................................20

Using Rhythms ....................................................... 22

Using the Looper .................................................... 24

Using the Expression Pedal (

only) ........26

Updating the Firmware ...........................................28

Troubleshooting ......................................................30

Specifications .........................................................31

2

Usage and Safety Precautions

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

In this manual, sym bols are use d to highlig ht warnings an d cautions
that you must read to p revent accide nts. The meani ngs o f the se
symbols are as follows:

Warning

Something that could cause serious injury or death.

Caution

Something that could cause injury or damage to the
equipment.

Other symbols

Required (mandatory) actions.

Prohibited actions.

War ning

Operation using an AC adapter

Use only a ZOOM AD-16 AC adapter with this unit.

Do not use do anything that could exceed the ratings of outlets and other

electrical wiring equipment. Before using the equipment in a foreign country
or other region where the electrical voltage differs from that indicated on
the AC adapter, always consult with a sho p that carries ZOOM products
beforehand and use the appropriate AC adapter.

Operation using batteries

Use 4 conventional 1.5-volt AA batteries (alkaline or nickel-metal hydride).

Read battery warning labels carefully.

Always close the battery compartment cover when using the unit.

Alterations

Never open the case or attempt to modify the product.

Caution

Product handling

Do not drop, bump or apply excessive force to the unit.

Be careful not to allow foreign objects or liquids to enter the unit.

Operating environment

Do not use in extremely high or low temperatures.

Do not use near heaters, stoves and other heat sources.

Do not use in very high humidity or near splashing water.

Do not use in places with excessive vibrations.

Do not use in places with excessive dust or sand.

AC adapter handling

When disconnecting the AC adapter from an outlet, always pull the body of

the adapter itself.

During lig htning sto rms or when not using the uni t fo r a long tim e,

disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet.

Battery handling

Install the batteries with the correct +/- orientation.

Use a specified battery type. Do not mix new and old batteries or different

brands or types at the same time. When not using the unit for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries from the unit.

If a battery leak should occur, wipe the battery compartment and the battery

terminals carefully to remove all battery residue.

Connecting cables with input and output jacks

Always turn the power OFF for all equipment before connecting any cables.

Always disconnect all connection cables and the AC adapter before moving

the unit.

Volume

Do not use the product at a loud volume for a long time.

Usage Precautions

Interference with other electrical equipment

In consideration of safety, the

has been de signed to
minimize the e mission o f electro magnetic radiation from th e device and t o
minimi ze exte rnal e lectroma gnetic interfere nce. H owever, equ ipment that
is very s usceptible to interference or that e mits powe rful el ectromagne tic
waves co uld result in int erference if placed nearby. If this occur s, place the

and the ot her devic e fa rther ap art. With any typ e o f

electronic device that uses digital control, including the

,
electromagnetic interference could cause malfunction, corrupt or destroy data
and result in other unexpected trouble. Always use caution.

Cleaning

Use a soft cloth to clean the pane ls o f th e un it i f th ey b ecome dirt y. If
necessary, use a damp cloth that has been wrung out well. Never use abrasive
cleansers, wax or solvents, including alcohol, benzene and paint thinner.

Malfunction

If the unit b ecomes broken or malf unctions, imme diately disco nnect the AC
adapter, turn the power OFF and disconnect other cables. Contact the store
where yo u bought the unit or ZOOM service with the foll owing information:
product model, serial number and specific symptoms of failure or malfunction,
along with your name, address and telephone number.

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documentation are the property of their respective owners.

Note: All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual are

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copyrights of their respective owners.

3

Introduction

Five simultaneous effects

You can select and arrange the order of up to five effects as you like and use them simultaneously. Use the

cursor keys and view the effects being used on the LCD anytime.

Variety of rhythm patterns

Realistic sounds are provided with updated rhythm patterns and tones.

Looper

The looper can be synchronized with rhythms and record phrases of up to 30 seconds.

Realistic amplifier modeling

We have included realistic amplifier modeling sounds from our . We have recreated the low-end thickness,

pitch clarity and loudness, which are elements that contribute to a natural playing feel, with incredible accuracy.

The models range from famous historical amps to recent popular ones and cover a great variety of bass sounds.

Long battery operation time

20 hours of continuous operation is possible using alkaline batteries (when the LCD backlight is off).

* A printed list of effect parameters is not included with the .
Please download a copy from the ZOOM website. ĺ http://www.zoom.co.jp/

4

Part Names

O Top Panel

RHYTHM/LOOPER key

MENU key

Display

HOME key

Parameter knob

ENTER key

Foot switches

Cursor keys (up, down, left, right)

Expression pedal

( only)

5

Rear Panel O

Bass amplifier

Headphones

Portable audio

player, etc.

ZOOM AC

adapter (AD-16)

Computer

Bass guitar

INPUT jack

Pedal switch

( only)

OUTPUT jackAUX IN jack

USB

connector

DC9V

AC adapter jack

NOTE

Signals input through t
the AUX IN jack are
sent directly to the
OUTPUT jack wit hout
passing through the
built-in effects.

6

Turning the Power ON

Lower the amplifier's volume all the way.

When using batteries O

Insert batteries into the battery compartment.

Plu g a gui tar cable int o the IN PUT jack.

(Doing so turns the unit on.)

When using an adapter O

Connect an AD-16 adapter.

Turn the amplifier's power on and raise its

volume.

NOTE

USB bus power operation is possible.t

eco mode

If the eco mode setting is ON and it is left unused for
10 h our s, i t t urns off aut oma tica lly. (Se e pa ge 1 6.)

7

Display Information

HOME Screen O

Bank name Patch number

Patch names

Status icon (ĺP18)

Add effects (ĺP12)

Reorder effects (ĺP13)

Delete effects (ĺP12)

Remaining power display

Patch settings (ĺP9)

Effect

This shows that the patch
contents have been changed.
This shows that the patch
contents have been saved.

HINT

Press t to retu rn to the HOME scr een from any other screen.
Effects tha t are OFF appear gray.t

Terms Used in This Manual

Patch

The ON/OFF status and the parameter settings of each effect are stored as "patches".

Use patches to recall and save effects. The

can store 100 patches.

Bank

A set of 10 patches is called a "bank".

The

has 10 banks labeled A–J.

8

Using Patches

To change the patch

Use and .

HINT

For detai ls ab out using the presel ect f unctio n to t
chan ge d irect ly to p atches tha t a re n ot next in
order, see page 19.

Press and hold t

or to change patches

continuously.

To change the bank

Use and

.

9

To change settings for individual
patches

Turn on the HOME

screen.

Select PATCH SETTINGS.

Press .

The PATCH SETTINGS
screen appears.

Press .

The patch editing screen
appears.

Turn .

Open the page you want.

only

To adjust the patch level (LVL) O

Turn .

Select LEVEL.

Press .

Turn

.

Set between 0 and 120.

To change the patch name O
(NAME)

Turn .

Move the cursor.

Press .

Confirm the character to change.

Turn .

Change the character.

HINT

Yo u c an us e t and to change the type of
character/symbol.

10

Adjusting Effects

To select an effect

Turn on the HOME

screen.

Select the effect.

Press .

Show the top screen of the
selected effect.

HINT

The virtual knobs ar e sh own wi th t he c urrent t
paramet er values.

To turn an effect ON or OFF

Press or .

Effect OFFEffect ON

Virtual knob

Graphic for selected effect

To select an effect type

Use and .

Effect processing capacity M

The allows
you to combine five effects
as you like. However, if you
combin e effect types th at
req uire grea t amo unts of
processing power (amp models, for example),
the available processing capacity might not be
enough. If this occurs, "PROCESSING LIMIT"
will appear, and the effect will be bypassed.
You can avoid this by changi ng s ome of t he
effect types.

11

NEXT

To select from a category O

Press and hold or

.

The categories appear.

Turn .

Select the category.

Press .

NOTE

The t includes a PEDAL effects category.

To scroll through the effects shown

When using multiple effects, scroll to switch the

effect shown.

Use and

.

To adjust parameters

Press .

The editing screen appears.

Turn .

Select the parameter to
adjust.

Press .

Confirm the parameter to
adjust.

Turn .

Adjust the parameter value.

HINT

When shipped from the factory, the auto save t
function is active. As soon as a parameter is adjusted
this change is automatically saved. (See page 18.)