Operation Manual
CONTENTS
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Naming of Parts • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Front Panel • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Preparations • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Inserting the Batteries • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Getting Connected • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Quick Guide (Let's Play) |
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Amp Simulator Settings |
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Setting Up the Playback Equipment |
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Selecting the Amp Simulator Type • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Listening to Patches (Play Mode Operation) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Panel Display in Play Mode • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Selecting a Patch • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Using the Bypass (Mute) and Tuner Function • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Playing With Rhythm Accompaniment • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Using the Sampler Function • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Using the Easy Edit Function • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Reserving the Next Patch (DIRECT LOAD) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Fixing the Bank (BANK HOLD) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Altering the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode Operation) • • • • • • • • • • |
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Patch Configuration • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Basic Edit Mode Steps • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Storing and Copying Patches • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Effect Types and Parameters • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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COMP•DIST (compressor/distortion) module • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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ZNR/EQ (Zoom Noise Reduction/Equalizer) module• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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MOD (modulation) module • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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REV (Reverb) module • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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TOTAL module • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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PEDAL module • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Using the Jam Play Function • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Controlling an Effect With the Pedal • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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All Initialize/Factory Recall • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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Adjusting the Expression Pedal |
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Troubleshooting |
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PRECAUTIONS SAFETY AND USAGE
USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
USAGE AND 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:
This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and handle the
Warning device the wrong way, serious injury or death could result.
This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and handle the
Caution device the wrong way, bodily injury and damage to the equipment could result.
Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard-free use of the GFX-707.
•Excessive dust or sand
•Excessive vibration or shock
•Handling
Since the GFX-707 is a precision electronic device, avoid applying excessive force to the switches and buttons. Also
Caution
take care not to drop the unit, and do not subject it to shock or excessive pressure.
• Alterations
Never open the case of the GFX-707 or attempt to modify the product in any way since this can result in damage to the
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unit.
• Connecting cables and input and output jacks
You should always turn off the power to the GFX-707 and all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting any
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cables. Also make sure to disconnect all cables and the AC |
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adapter before moving the GFX-707. |
• Power requirements
Since power consumption of this unit is fairly high, we
recommend the use of an AC adapter whenever possible.
Warning
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.
•When not using the unit for an extended period, disconnect the AC adapter from the AC outlet.
[Battery operation]
•Use four conventional IEC R6 (size AA) batteries (alkaline).
•The GFX-707 cannot be used for recharging.
Pay close attention to the labelling of the battery to make sure you choose the correct type.
•When not using the unit for an extended period, remove the batteries 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
Avoid using your GFX-707 in environments where it will be
exposed to:
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•Extreme temperature
•High humidity or moisture
Usage Precautions
• Electrical interference
For safety considerations, the GFX-707 has been designed to provide maximum protection against the emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and protection from external interference. However, equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves should not be placed near the GFX-707, as the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely.
With any type of digital control device, the GFX-707 included, electromagnetic interference can cause malfunctioning and can corrupt or destroy data. Care should be taken to minimize the risk of damage.
• Cleaning
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the GFX-707. If necessary, slightly moisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive cleanser, wax, or solvents (such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol), since these may dull the finish or damage the surface.
Please keep this manual in a convenient place for future reference.
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ZOOM GFX-707 |
Introduction
Thank you for selecting the ZOOM GFX-707 (hereafter simply called the "GFX-707"). The
GFX-707 is a sophisticated multi-effect device with the following features and functions:
• Large variety of built-in effects |
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Four separate effect modules (single/combined effects) can be used at the same time, together with |
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ZNR (Zoom Noise Reduction) and the built-in amp simulator. Effects include analog distortion, |
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various modulation effects such as chorus and flanger, and reverberation effects such as reverb and |
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delay. In total, you have a choice of 48 types of effects. |
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• 60 immediately usable patches |
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A combination of effect modules and parameter settings stored in memory is called a "patch". The |
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GFX-707 has room for 30 patches that are read-only and 30 that can be freely modified by the user. |
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So you have a total of 60 patches readily available. Patches are organized in banks (A - F, 0 - 5), |
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each with five patches. It is even possible to assign a distinctive name of up to 6 characters to each |
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• Designed for use on stage |
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The GFX-707 will operate continuously for up to 14 hours on one set of alkaline batteries. The large |
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display showing patch names is easy to read at a distance, and the built-in expression pedal is great |
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for enhancing any performance. For extended use, the unit can also be powered by an AC adapter. |
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• Rotary knobs allow speedy parameter editing |
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When editing a patch, the three knobs on the top panel let you change parameters with a quick and |
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direct feel. Even during a performance, fine-tuning an effect is no problem at all. The edited patch |
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• A first in this class: built-in rhythm section |
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A high quality PCM sound source creates realistic rhythm patterns that are handy for practicing or |
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for small jam sessions. You can choose from as many as 45 rhythm patterns. |
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6-second sampler |
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Another advantage is the integrated sampler with a recording duration of up to six seconds. It even |
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allows half-speed playback without altering the pitch. This feature comes in handy when copying |
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phrases. |
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Jam Play |
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With a simple foot switch operation, you can record and play a phrase of up to 2 seconds during a |
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gig. This is great for creating scratch effects such as used by DJs, doing reverse playback or |
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producing other special effects. |
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Integrated amp simulator |
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Simulates the cabinet sound of a guitar amplifier for a dynamic sound also when sending the line |
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output to a mixer or recorder. |
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Please take the time to read this manual carefully, in order to get the most out of your GFX-
707 and to ensure optimum performance and reliability.
ZOOM GFX-707 |
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Naming of Parts |
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Expression pedal |
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Inserting the Batteries
The GFX-707 can be powered either by alkaline batteries or by an AC adapter. To use the unit
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ZOOM GFX-707 |
Getting Connected
Monaural cable
Guitar amplifier
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Preparations
Monaural cable
Headphones
AC adapter
Guitar
1Use a monaural cable to connect the guitar to the INPUT jack of the GFX-707.
At this time, the amplifier power switch and the power switch of the GFX-707 should be OFF.
2Use a monaural cable to connect the OUTPUT jack of the GFX-707 to the input of the amplifier.
By using two amplifiers, you can get great HINT stereo sound from stereo effects. Use a stereo
Y cable to connect the OUTPUT jack to the two amplifiers.
Two guitar amplifiers
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3To monitor the sound with headphones, connect the headphones to the OUTPUT jack.
5When using an AC adapter, plug the output cable from the adapter into the DC 9V jack on the GFX-707 and plug the adapter into an AC outlet.
To guard against inadvertently disconnecting HINT the AC adapter cable, wind the cable once
around the hook on the rear panel of the GFX707.
6Turn on power in the order GFX-707 → amplifier (playback equipment).
7Adjust the volume of the amplifier and the GFX-707 to a suitable position while playing the instrument.
The OUTPUT knob of the GFX-707 should be set to about the 3 o'clock position, and the AMP SIM knob should be set to the OFF position.
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4Verify that the amplifier is turned off and that the volume control is turned to minimum. Also verify that the power switch of the GFX-707 is set to OFF.
OFF
When the GFX-707 is in the bypass state (all NOTE effects are temporarily turned off; see page 10), the output level will be the same as the input level if the OUTPUT knob is turned fully
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ZOOM GFX-707 |
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Play) (Let's Guide Quick
Quick Guide (Let's Play)
Immediately after being turned on, the GFX-707 is in the so-called "play mode". The Quick Guide explains the basic
steps in play mode. This will let you use the unit right away.
1 Selecting the effect sound (patch)
To select a patch in play mode, press one of the /▼ foot switches.
The name of the currently selected patch appears on the display. The bank and patch number can be checked using the BANK/PATCH indicator.
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[ Patches, groups and banks ]
A collection of effect modules, each with distinct parameter settings, is called a patch. The GFX-707 has memory capacity for 60 patches which are immediately available for use. These are divided into two groups of 30 patches each. The PRESET group comprises read-only patches that cannot be changed by the user. The USER group contains read-and- write patches that can be freely overwritten by the user.
Each patch is given a patch name of up to 6 characters, and patches are organized in banks (A - F, 0 - 5) and patch numbers (1 - 5).
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2 Altering an effect with the pedal
alter an effect in real time, move the expression pedal while playing your instrument with the GFX-707 in play mode.
The aspect of the patch that is changed by the expression pedal can be programmed for each patch. To get a feel for this, select various patches and try out the pedal to see what it does.
Push the expression pedal fully down
The expression pedal also incorporates a pushdown switch that allows on/off control of a preset effect. The effect that is switched by the push-down switch can be programmed for each patch.
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3 Adjusting an effect (Easy Edit function) |
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In play mode, select the patch whose sound you want |
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to alter, and operate the parameter knob 1 - 3. |
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Depth of distortion and compressor effects |
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Depth of chorus and flanger intensity |
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For some effects, echo amount |
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Reverb and echo amount |
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•For full-fledged editing, 
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4 Storing the adjusted effect sound (patch)
Press the STORE key.
The GFX-707 goes into store standby mode.
If the store location is not specified, the original bank/patch number is selected. If a patch from the PRESET group was edited, the store location "A1" will be selected. If required, use the TYPE(BANK) ▼/▲ keys and the ▼/▲ foot switches to specify the patch.
Confirm the store action by pressing the STORE key
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5 Using other handy functions
• Using the Amp Simulator, |
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Play) (Let's Guide Quick
ZOOM GFX-707 |
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Settings Simulator Amp
Amp Simulator Settings
The GFX-707 incorporates an amp simulator that recreates the sound of a guitar amplifier or speaker enclosure. This
section explains how to set up the amp simulator.
Setting Up the Playback Equipment
To get the best out of the amp simulator, the playback equipment must be set up correctly. Proceed as described below. After power-up, the GFX-707 is always set up for use with a guitar amplifier. When a guitar amplifier is used exclusively, the following steps are not necessary.
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Selecting the Amp Simulator Type
Use the AMP SIM knob to select one of the following amp simulator types. When the knob is operated, the name of the currently selected type is shown on the display, and the indication A or b appears on the BANK/PATCH indicator.
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a stronger cabinet sound. OFF |
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"b" position will result in a stronger cabinet |
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sound. |
• FL STK A, b |
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• BRIGHT A, b |
This is a triple-decker stack type amplifier |
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This is a combo type amplifier simulation with |
simulation. The "b" position will result in a |
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a bright sound character. The "b" position will |
stronger cabinet sound. |
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result in a stronger cabinet sound. |
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ZOOM GFX-707 |
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