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Midrange control. 

12dB boost or cut of midrange at a frequency

selected by the mid sweep control. Turning the control clockwise boosts

the mids. Turning the control counterclockwise cuts the mids. The

detent, or “click,” in the center of the control is the “flat” position, zero

boost or cut.

Midrange sweep control. 

Provides a variable Q that is narrow in the low

frequencies and increasingly broad in the higher frequencies. Turning the

control from the fully counterclockwise position to the fully clockwise posi-

tion references (sweeps) frequencies from 200 Hz to 1,000 Hz. The

detent, or “click,” in the center of the knob’s rotation sets the sweep at

approximately 450 Hz. Rotate this control in either direction to sweep the

frequency band until you find the desired frequency to boost or cut.

Piezo (Icetone) control. 

Allows the blending of the signal from the piezo

elements (built into the individual monoliths) with the optical signal. Adding

Icetone enhances presence and brightness. Turning the control clockwise

increases the amount of piezo signal, while turning the control counter-

clockwise reduces the amount of piezo signal. Icetone cannot be selected

separately.

Power status LED. 

This red LED illumi-

nates when a 1/4" plug is inserted into the

output jack. This indicates the system is

powered on. The battery typically provides

15 hours of playing time on a single charge.

Note:

Two hours of playing time remain

after this LED goes dark.

Power management LED. 

Located on the rear cover plate. Operates only

when charger is plugged in. Red indicates that the battery is charging.

Green indicates a full charge. A full charge is achieved in one hour.

Note:

It is a normal function of this LED to show red each time the charger

is plugged in, even if the battery has just

been charged.

Charger jack. 

Insert the wall charger’s

output plug here to recharge the internal

NiMH battery or to use the AC power

adapter while playing.

Calibration instructions for S2 Lightwave

This system utilizes a beam of infrared light to sense string vibration, so

proper string/light-receptor alignment is necessary for optimum perform-

ance. Calibration of the system is typically required when new strings

are installed or when the playing action is modified.

Note:

Adjust the string height (action) and set the intonation 

before

cali-

brating the system.

1.

Remove the rear cover plate and plug in a 1/4" cable to turn on the

Lightwave system. No amplifier connection should be made.

2.

With a 2mm flat-blade screwdriver, carefully rotate the Motherboard’s

“CAL” rotary switch position from “0” to the first string to be adjusted.

The order does not matter.

Red/green alignment

indicator LED

String output

level trimmers

Piezo voicing DIP switch

“CAL” rotary switch

Mid sweep*

* Mid sweep only on PC board when not found on instrument’s face.

Charger jack

Output jack

Piezo voicing DIP switch settings

1. Icetone treble-only or full-band

2. Icetone gain high/low

3. Daughterboard present/absent

4. Future option (no adjustment necessary)

Power status LED

Summary of Contents for Hyperbass

Page 1: ... Electronics 11 ZP 2S 12 ZP 2D ZP 2DM 14 ZP 3D 16 Internal controls 18 Piezo EQ 18 ZP 4 20 ZB 2 22 ZB 3 24 ZB 4 0 ZB 4 3 26 ZB 5 28 ZB 6 30 ZDP 1 ZAP 3 32 ZAP 1 34 S2 Lightwave 35 Calibration instructions for S2 Lightwave system 37 Piezo voicing DIP switch settings 37 Preliminary optical alignment 39 Intonation 39 Warranty 40 Parts Update Information 40 2005 Zon Guitars Owner s Guide Sonus Legacy ...

Page 2: ... creation of each model we offer Each component is selected to work with and comple ment the other in order to achieve the distinctive voice prescribed for that particular model bass Pickups and electronics are designed exclusively for Zon and made to our specifications from the highest quality components The hardware is machined to precision tolerances in order to facilitate accurate stable tunin...

Page 3: ... our wood necks can be done using a small amount of lemon oil and working it into the wood grain Adjustments Your instrument has been completely adjusted and set up by our techni cians Due to shipping personal playing preferences and circumstances beyond our control some minor adjustments may be required If you are inexperienced with any of the following procedures take your instru ment to a quali...

Page 4: ...e pickup Adjusting the narrow bar style pickups Fig 4 With a small Phillips head screwdriver adjust the screws located on either edge of the pickup to achieve the desired height Clockwise rotation of the screw lowers the pickup Counterclockwise rotation raises the pickup The machine screws used to secure the pickups feed into threaded inserts set into the body This provides smooth adjustment and p...

Page 5: ...ts will buzz Too much relief and the bass will be difficult to play General Our composite necks do not require any adjustment They are de signed to provide proper playing relief without the aid of a truss rod However our wood necks will require periodic adjustment with seasonal changes Before making a truss rod adjustment assess the direction of adjust ment by sighting down the edge of the fingerb...

Page 6: ...f all the parts will culminate in the distinctive voice prescribed for that particular model General All of our active electronics use the highest quality components for low noise long term use and reliability Power consumption varies with each circuit depending on the complexity of its functions Low power reserves are indicated by a loss of output and an increase in noise or distortion To remedy ...

Page 7: ... control up and down and you ll hear no change in tone Bass control 15dB boost or cut of bass at a center frequency of 30 Hz Turning the control clockwise boosts the bass Turning the control counterclockwise cuts the bass The detent or click in the center of the control is the flat position zero boost or cut Midrange control internal 15dB boost or cut of midrange at a center frequency of 330 Hz Tu...

Page 8: ...ith out overall loss of highs or tonal change Play a note let it ring while slowly turning this control up and down and you ll hear no change in tone Pickup blend control Buffered inputs provide exacting control over blending the neck and bridge pickups This feature allows even the most subtle blend for a greater variety of tone Turning the control clockwise brings in the bridge pickup Turning the...

Page 9: ...ater variety of tone Turning the control clockwise brings in the bridge pickup Turning the control coun terclockwise brings in the neck pickup The detent or click in the cen ter of the control is the point where both pickups are on equally Bass control 15dB boost or cut of bass at a center frequency of 30Hz Turning the control clockwise boosts the bass Turning the control coun terclockwise cuts th...

Page 10: ...urning the control clockwise boosts the mids Turning the control counterclockwise cuts the mids The midpoint in the control s sweep is the flat position zero boost or cut Piezo EQ P level Piezo gain control Turn control up or down to adjust the ratio of piezo output to magnetic output P bass Bass gain control Turning the control clockwise increases bass turning the control counterclockwise decreas...

Page 11: ... the control counterclockwise brings in the neck pickup The detent or click in the center of the control is the point where both pickups are on equally Bass control 15dB boost or cut of bass at a center frequency of 30 Hz Turning the control clockwise boosts the bass Turning the control counter clockwise cuts the bass The detent or click in the center of the control is the flat position zero boost...

Page 12: ...ass at a center frequency of 50 Hz Turning the control clockwise boosts the bass turning the control counterclockwise cuts the bass The detent or click in the center of the control is the flat position zero boost or cut Treble control 15dB boost or cut of treble at a center frequency of 5kHz Turning the control clockwise boosts the treble turning the control counterclockwise cuts the treble The de...

Page 13: ...eck pickup The detent or click in the center of the control is the point where both pickups are on equally Bass control 15dB boost or cut of bass at a center frequency of 50Hz Turning the control clockwise boosts the bass Turning the control counterclockwise cuts the bass The detent or click in the center of the control is the flat position zero boost or cut Treble control 15dB boost or cut of tre...

Page 14: ...se boosts the bass Turning the control counterclockwise cuts the bass The detent or click in the center of the control is the flat position zero boost or cut Midrange control 15dB boost or cut of midrange at a center frequency determined by the switch selection Turning the control clockwise boosts the mids Turning the control counterclockwise cuts the mids The detent or click in the center of the ...

Page 15: ...s at a center frequency of 50 Hz Turning the control clockwise boosts the bass turning the control counterclockwise cuts the bass The detent or click in the center of the control is the flat position zero boost or cut Midrange control 15dB boost or cut of midrange at 250 Hz with knob in up push pull pot position and at 800 Hz with knob in down posi tion Turning the control clockwise boosts the mid...

Page 16: ... control neck and bridge 15dB boost or cut of treble at a center frequency of 5kHz Turning the control clockwise boosts the treble Turning the control counterclockwise cuts the treble The detent or click in the center of the control is the flat position zero boost or cut Neck pickup boost switch Down position mid boost 450 Hz Up posi tion boost mids 450 Hz and treble at 3kHz Center position flat z...

Page 17: ...click in the center of the control is the point where both pickups are on equally Bass control 15dB boost or cut of bass at a center frequency of 50 Hz Turning the control clockwise boosts the bass Turning the control counterclockwise cuts the bass The detent or click in the center of the control is the flat position zero boost or cut Midrange control 15dB boost or cut of midrange at 400 Hz Turnin...

Page 18: ... outer ring of the control control clockwise increases the bass Turning it counterclockwise decreases the bass Turning the knob of the control clockwise increases the treble Turning it counterclockwise decreases the treble S2 MODELS Sonus Lightwave 4 5 6 Description Infrared light pickup system with piezo elements Function Master volume bass and midrange boost cut mid sweep piezo Icetone blend con...

Page 19: ...rs of playing time remain after this LED goes dark Power management LED Located on the rear cover plate Operates only when charger is plugged in Red indicates that the battery is charging Green indicates a full charge A full charge is achieved in one hour Note It is a normal function of this LED to show red each time the charger is plugged in even if the battery has just been charged Charger jack ...

Page 20: ...return the CAL switch position to 0 The red green alignment indicator LED cannot light in this position Saddle height With a large flat blade screwdriver rotate the saddle slug in half turn increments clockwise for lower action counterclock wise for higher until the desired string action is achieved Each half turn raises or lowers the action by 1 32 Align the rotations so the string saddle channel...

Page 21: ...products can be found on our web site http www zonguitars com This warranty does not cover repairs or parts replacement necessitated as the result of misuse accidental damage tampering or modifications made outside the factory Furthermore this warranty does not cover fret wear finish damage adjustments made for personal playing preference or wear and tear resulting from normal use Transportation c...

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