Zoom Corporation 509 Operation Manual

Thank you for selecting the ZOOM 509 (hereafter simply called the "509"). Please take the time to read this manual carefully so you can get the most out of

your 509 and ensure optimum performance and reliability. Retain this manual for future reference.

ZOOM CORPORATION

NOAH Bldg., 2-10-2, Miyanishi-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo 183, Japan PHONE: 0423-69-7116 FAX: 0423-69-7115

Printed in Japan 509-5000

• Dedicated modulation unit with two on-board modulation modules (EFFECT 1 and EFFECT 2) for a total of 20 effects. Up to two effects can be used simultaneously, allowing versatile sound creations.

• Harmonized Pitch Shifter (HPS) lets you specify a desired key and scale to create dual harmonies, a first in this price class. Do impressive guitar orchestrations with twin or triple leads using a single instrument.

• You can switch between 24 patches to store diverse settings based on your preference.

• Integrated auto-chromatic tuner for guitar. You can tune your instrument easily anywhere, any time. You can also leave the tuning function disabled all the time.

• DETECTOR IN jack for HPS pitch detection accepts the original guitar signal, assuring reliable pitch shift action when used immediately after a distortion effect.

• Optional expression pedal FP01 can be used to adjust pitch, effect mix level, output level and other parameters. Optional foot switch FS01 lets you switch EFFECT 1 on and off during a performance.

• Dual power supply design allows the unit to be powered from a 9V alkaline battery (6LR61) or an AC adapter.

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:

Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard-free use of the 509.

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 the cable.

• If the unit is not to be used for a long time, disconnect the AC adapter from the outlet.

Battery operation

• Use only a 9 V (alkaline) battery (6LR61).

• The 509 cannot be used for recharging. Pay close attention to the labelling of the battery to make sure you choose the correct type.

• If the 509 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.

Avoid using your 509 in environments where it will be exposed to:

• Extreme temperature

• High humidity or moisture

• Excessive dust or sand

• Excessive vibration or shock

• The 509 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 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.

Never open the case of the 509 or attempt to modify the product in any way since this can result in damage to the unit.

Usage precautions

For safety considerations, the 509 has been designed to provide maximum protection against the emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and from external interference.However, equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves should not be placed near the 509, as the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely.

Whatever the type of digital control device, the 509 included, electromagnetic damage can cause malfunctioning and corrupt or destroy data. Since this is an ever-present danger, thorough care should be taken to minimize the risk of damage.

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the 509. 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.

Connecting cables and input and output jacks

You should always turn off the power to the 509 and all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting any cables. Also make sure to disconnect all cables and the AC adapter before moving the 509.

Major Features

Safety Precautions

Warning

This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous issues. If users ignore this symbol and handle the device incorrectly, serious injury or death could result.

Caution

This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous issues. If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, bodily injury and damage to the equipment could result.

Warning

About power

Caution

Environment

Caution

Handling

Caution

Alterations

Electrical interference

Cleaning

Operation Manual

• PATCH

A group of the settings for a certain effect type is called a PATCH. The 509 comes with 24 preset patches which can be changed (edited) by the user.

• BANK

The 509 calls up patches in sets of four, called a "bank".

The 509 has memory capacity for 24 patches. At the factory, these are programmed with recommended settings. The user can Edit and Store any patch, and also restore the factory settings.

What Are Banks and Patches? PATCH LIST

Configuration of Effects

Controls, Functions and Connections

The patches of the 509 are created using two modules called EFFECT 1 and EFFECT 2. You can imagine a module as a box containing various effects such as chorus, flanger and so on. From each module, you can select one effect (called "effect type"). Each effect type is made up of several effect parameters which determine its sound. Effect parameters can be adjusted, as easily as you can turn the knobs on a single compact effect device. A patch is a combination of two effects from the modules, each with their effect parameters set to certain values.

The effects from EFFECT 1 and EFFECT 2 can be combined (linked) in three different ways, as described below. The type of link is also stored as part of the patch.

• SERIAL

EFFECT 1 and EFFECT 2 are connected in series (one after the other). For example, EFFECT 1 could apply pitch shift to the guitar signal and EFFECT 2 then could add a chorus effect.

• PARALLEL

EFFECT 1 and EFFECT 2 are connected in parallel (side by side) and their output are mixed. For example, EFFECT 1 could apply a flanger effect and simultaneously EFFECT 2 could provide pitch shifting.

• 2-VOICE EFFECT

When an effect type of the 2-VOICE EFFECT group is selected for EFFECT 1, EFFECT 2 automatically is set to off, and two effects with different pitches are heard in the left and right channel.

ZOOM CORPORATION

MADE IN JAPAN

INPUT

DC 9V

CONTROL IN

OUTPUT

300mA

DETECTOR IN

(PHONES)

STORE

TUNER CAL.

EDIT VAL.

BANK

OUTPUT

INPUT

EDIT

UPDOWN

BYPASS

BANK HOLD

EF1 TYPE

EFFECT 1

EFFECT 2

HPS 2PIT

DEPTH PIT RATE MIX

KEY

SCLL

EF2 TYPE DEPTH PIT RATE MIX

SCL R

SFT L

SFT R

SERIAL/ PARA(BAL)

LEVEL

MIX

–

COMPACT MULTI EFFECTS PROCESSOR

EFFECT 1

CHORUS FLANGER PHASE ROTARY TREM/PAN STEP DOUBLING PITCH EQUALIZER

EFFECT 2

CHORUS FLANGER PHASE ROTARY TREM/PAN STEP DOUBLING PITCH EQUALIZER

SERIAL

EFFECT 1 EFFECT 2

2-VOICE HPS 2-VOICE PITCH

PARA

NOTE

✎

HINT

Front Panel

Rear Panel

TUNER indicator

In the 509, this indicator shows that the tuner is active, and it serves as a gauge for fine tuning your instrument.

• BATTERY EMPTY WARNING display

When the unit is powered from the battery, this indicator begins flashing to warn that the battery is running low.

STORE key

When the contents of patches are to be stored, this key is used for putting the unit in store standby status and to execute the store function.

• Setting of direct load function

When the STORE key is pressed for at least 1 second during Play mode (during performance), the direct load function can be switched on or off. [For details, see 10 Patch Switching (Application: Direct Load OFF).]

EDIT key (for creating your own patches)

This key serves to toggle between the Play mode and Edit mode (mode for creating patches to suit your taste). In Edit mode, this key can be used to select the effect parameters you wish to change. Also, when the effect parameter LEVEL is selected, press this EDIT key to return from the Edit mode to the Play mode.

• Setting of bank hold function

When the EDIT key is held down for at least 1 second in Play mode, the bank hold function is turned on or off. [For details, see 9 Patch Switching (Application: Bank Hold ON).]

INPUT jack

Instrument input. When the unit is powered by the battery, this jack also functions as the power on/off switch. The 509 is powered on by plugging a shielded cable into this jack. When the unit is not in use, the cable should be disconnected to prevent battery drain.

DETECTOR IN jack

When the HPS effect type is used, this jack serves for input of the original guitar sound, for correct pitch detection.

When using a patch with the HPS effect type and a distortion effect is connected before the 509, the pitch may not be detected correctly. In this setup, connect the original guitar signal to DETECTOR IN to allow the 509 to detect the pitch directly. This will reduce any errors.

• If another effect device is connected before the 509, use a parallel box or similar to supply the direct sound to the DETECTOR IN jack of the 509.

• When using the 509 together with the DUAL POWER DRIVER 510, make the connection as shown below to supply the original guitar signal to the DETECTOR IN jack.

• If the guitar is only connected to the DETECTOR IN jack, no sound will be heard.

• If a cable is connected to the DETECTOR IN jack but the guitar signal is not being supplied, operation of the HPS effect may become unstable or the effect may not work at all.

DC IN (AC adapter) jack

Serves for connecting an AC adapter (Zoom AD-0006) which delivers 9 VDC, 300 mA with a "center minus" plug configuration. The 509 is powered on by plugging an AC adapter into this jack.

CONTROL IN jack

The optional expression pedal FP01 or foot switch FS01 can be connected here, for external control of the 509. The foot switch FS01 allows switching EFFECT 1 on and off. The expression pedal FP01 has different functions, depending on which patch is selected, as described below.

• When "PP" (pedal pitch shifter) is selected as effect type for EFFECT 1 or EFFECT 2:

FP01 controls the pitch of the effect.

• When "2-VOICE EFFECT" is selected as effect type for EFFECT 1:

FP01 controls the mixing level of the two effect sounds.

• Other settings:

FP01 controls the output level of original sound + effect sound

DISPLAY

Displays information required to operate the 509.

• Play mode

Displays the selected bank (A-F) and patch (1-4).

• Edit mode

Displays the value of the selected effect parameter.

• Bypass/Tuner mode

Shows the pitch of the input signal.

PARAMETER CURSOR indicator

• Play mode

The currently used effect module lights.

• Edit mode

The indicator lights up for the currently used effect module, and the indicator flashes for the effect module that is turned off. Also, the indicator for the effect module selected for editing flashes.

• Bypass/Tuner mode

Indicators function as tuning meter.

VALUE +/- keys

• Play mode

The keys serve for bank switching.

• Edit mode

The keys serve for changing the effect parameter.

• Bypass/Tuner mode

The keys serve for setting the tuner reference pitch (calibration).

PATCH UP (right)/DOWN (left) pedals

• Play mode

The pedals serve for patch switching. Pressing both pedals simultaneously activates the Bypass/Tuner mode.

• Edit mode

The pedals serve for selecting effect parameters. Pressing both pedals simultaneously turns the currently selected effect module on or off.

• Bypass/Tuner mode

Pressing either pedal cancels the Bypass/Tuner mode to return to Play mode.

OUTPUT jack

This jack is for the output signal from the 509. You can connect either a single guitar amplifier, using a monaural shielded cable, or two guitar amplifiers, using a Y-type stereo shielded cable, or a pair of stereo headphones. If the volume level is low when using headphones, use headphones with low impedance (32 ohms or less).

OUTPUT 2

DETECTOR IN

INPUT OUTPUT 1

509

INPUT OUTPUT

To amplifier or other effect device

Parallel box

(commercially

available)

Distortion or

other effect device

INPUT OUTPUT

DIRECT OUT

510 509

INPUT OUTPUT

DETECTOR IN

To amplifier or other effect device

3 4

BANK A