Zoom G3n, G3x Operation Guide

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OPERATION 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.

Keep this manual in a convenient place for reference when necessary.

Contents

Usage and safety precautions… …………… 2 Introduction… ………………………………… 3 Terms used in this manual…………………… 3 Part names… ………………………………… 4 Turning the power on… ……………………… 6 Display information… ………………………… 7 Adjusting effects… …………………………… 8 Using patches… ……………………………… 16 Adjusting the master level… ………………… 22 Changing various settings… ………………… 23

Using the tuner………………………………… 28 Using rhythms… ……………………………… 34 Using the looper… …………………………… 36 Using the pedal……………………………… 41 Using the tap tempo function… …………… 44 Restoring default settings and patches…… 46 Updating the firmware……………………… 47 Troubleshooting… …………………………… 49 Rhythm List… ………………………………… 50 Specifications… ……………………………… 51

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

Usage and safety precautions

Safety Precautions

In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions that you must read to prevent accidents. The meanings of these symbols are as follows:

Something that could cause serious injury Warning or death.

Something that could cause injury or Caution damage to the equipment.

Other symbols

Required (mandatory) actions

Prohibited actions

Warning

Operation using an AC adapter

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

Do not do anything that could exceed the ratings of outlets and other electrical wiring equipment.

Alterations

Never open the case or attempt to modify the product.

Precautions

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 lightning storms or when not using the unit, disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet.

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 period of time.

Usage Precautions

Interference with other electrical equipment

In consideration of safety, the has been designed to minimize the emission of electromagnetic radiation from the device and to minimize external electromagnetic interference. However, equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves could result in interference if placed nearby. If this occurs, place the and the other device farther apart.

With any type of 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 panels of the unit if they become dirty. 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 becomes broken or malfunctions, immediately disconnect the AC adapter, turn the power OFF and disconnect other cables. Contact the store where you bought the unit or ZOOM service with the following information: product model, serial number and specific symptoms of failure or malfunction, along with your name, address and telephone number.

Copyrights

Windows®, Windows 7® Windows 8.1® and Windows® 10 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft®.

Macintosh® and Mac OS® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

All other trademarks, product names and company names mentioned in this documentation are the property of their respective owners.

Note: All‌ trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual are for identification purposes only and are not intended to infringe on the copyrights of their respective owners.

FCC regulation warning (for U.S.A.)

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For EU Countries

Declaration of Conformity

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Introduction

More advanced user interface

We have made the stompbox-style user interface developed for our G series even more advanced. Using the three displays, you can easily check effect parameters and effect chains.

Detailed emulations of amp and cabinet characteristics

The delivers studio-quality sound with precise emulations of circuit operations and tube amp characteristics along with cabinets modeled using impulse responses.

Download new effects and patches

Our free Effects/Patch Manager software for Windows and MacOS allows you to regularly download new effects and patches created by ZOOM. For detailed information, see the ZOOM website (http://www.zoom.co.jp/downloads/).

Terms used in this manual

Patch

The can store up to 150 patches with effect parameter settings and ON/

OFF states.

Bank

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

Unit

Each "Unit" combines a Display, 4 parameter knobs and a foot switch.

Large effect

An effect that uses multiple units is called a "large effect".

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

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Part names

Front panel

Display

Parameter knobs (In explanations, these will be shown like this:

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TYPE keys

Footswitches FS1–FS3

BANK/SCROLL switches

Rear panel

Pedal switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Guitar

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Zoom G3n, G3x Operation Guide

Part names

Control knob/enter key

MENU key

Expression pedal

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Mode switch

AUX IN jack

 

OUTPUT jacks

 

PHONES jack

USB port

POWER switch

DC 9V AC adapter connector

CONTROL IN jack ( only)

Dedicated AC adapter (AD-16)

Headphones

Guitar amp

Computer

Monitor speakers

Portable music player, etc.

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Turning the power on

To turn the power on

Lower the amplifier's volume all the way.

Connect the AC adapter before setting the POWER switch to ON.

• Turn the power of your guitar amplifier or PA system on and raise its volume.

HINT

The starts up in the mode used when the POWER switch was last turned OFF.

Using the eco setting

When eco mode is ON, the will automatically turn off if it is not used for 10 hours.

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Display information

Display in STOMP mode

In STOMP mode, you can turn effects ON/OFF and change effect types.

Standard effect

Parameter names

Parameter values

Large effect

Parameter

names

Parameter values

Switching display contents

Press to switch between showing parameters and effect names.

Display in MEMORY mode

In MEMORY mode, you can change patches and banks.

 

Patch number

Patch name

Showing the effects used in a patch

Press

to show the effects used in a patch.

When the effects are shown, turn

to scroll through the effects.

Press

again to return to the original screen.

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Adjusting effects

Press

to change to STOMP mode.

Turning effects ON/OFF

Press

This turns that effect ON/OFF.

[OFF]

[ON]

NOTE

Some large effects have SOLO or other special functions assigned to .

The parameter function assigned to is shown on the Display with white letters on a dark background.

Ordinary

SOLO ON/

ON/OFF

OFF

Selecting effect types

Press .

This changes the effect type.

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Adjusting effects

NOTE

The allows you to combine up to 7 effects in whatever order you like. If limits on the processing capability or the number of units used are exceeded, a "PROCESS OVERFLOW" warning will appear and effects will be bypassed. To end bypassing, delete some effects or change their types.

Selecting effect categories

While pressing and holding , press .

The category name will appear and the effect will be changed to the first effect type in the category.

ÆÆ

HINT

While pressing and holding , press to change effect categories in reverse order.

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Adjusting effects

Adjusting parameters

• Turn , , and .

HINT

Parameter adjustments are saved automatically.

When AUTO SAVE is set to OFF, a parameter saving screen will appear when you try to change patches. (¦P19)

NOTE

Set Time, Rate and other effect parameters to musical notes to sync them to the tempo. (¦P44)

Scrolling effect displays

• Use

and

to scroll the screen.

• Pressor .

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Adjusting effects

• Press repeatedly to scroll the effect displays.

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• Press .

Adding effects

Pressto open the MENU screen.

Turn to select ADD.

NOTE

If 7 effects are already in use, ADD will not be shown.

• Press

to open the ADD screen.

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Adjusting effects

• Turn

to select where the effect will be added.

• Press

to confirm where the effect is added.

A cable will be added to the Display.

Press to select the effect type.

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Adjusting effects

Deleting effects

Press

to open the MENU screen.

Turn

to select DELETE.

• Press

to open the DELETE screen.

• Turn

to select the effect to delete.

• Press .

• Press

to delete the effect.

HINT

Turn

to cancel deletion.

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Adjusting effects

• Press .

Changing the effect order

Press

to open the MENU screen.

Turn

to select CHAIN.

• Press

to open the CHAIN screen.

• Turn

to select the effect to swap.

• Press

to confirm the effect to swap.

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Adjusting effects

• Turn

to swap with the next effect in the chain.

• Press .

Using amp effects

The amp effects in the can provide optimal sounds when combined with cabinet effects.

Change the MIC parameter of the cabinet effect according to the device connected.

For guitar amp output :

For output from headphones or

MIC parameter OFF

monitor speakers :

 

MIC parameter ON

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Using patches

Press

to switch to MEMORY mode.

Selecting patches

■■ Switching patches

Press , or .

This changes the patch.

NOTE

The selected patch has a white background.

■■ Switching banks

Use and .

This changes the bank.

È

NOTE

Press and hold , to change banks continuously.

See P24 for information about the preselect function that enables changing to banks with distant numbers.

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