If you have edited (altered) a patch and turn the 506 off without storing the patch, the patch will
revert to its old setting. To store an edited patch, use the following simple procedure.
Storing can be carried out in Play mode and Edit mode. After you have edited the patch, press
the STORE key. If the unit is currently in Play mode, release the key before 1 second has
elapsed, otherwise the Direct Load function will be activated.
The display starts to flash. This condition is called the store standby condition. If you wish,
you can abandon the store procedure at this point by pressing the EDIT key. If you press the
STORE key once more, the contents of the patch are updated.
You can also change the patch number before storing, so that the edited patch will be stored in
a different number.
In this case, the original patch that was used as a starting point for editing will not be changed.
If the tuning indicator flashes while the unit is being powered from the battery, the battery is
exhausted and should be replaced as described below.
Since the 506 has fairly high rated power consumption, use only a 6LR61 9 V (alkaline) battery.
Using another kind of battery will result in shorter operation.
The 506 comes with 24 predefined patches that have been programmed at the factory. Also after
you have edited and stored your own patches, you can return to the factory default settings at any
time. This process is called "recalling". Returning all 24 patches to the original contents and
resetting the Bank Hold and Direct Load functions is called "all initialize".
The recall mode is separate from the Play mode and Edit mode. You cannot switch directly to
recall mode from these modes. The recall mode can only be activated by turning the unit on in a
special way, as described below.
1. Turn the unit off by disconnecting the AC adapter or the guitar input cable.
2. Keep the STORE key depressed and turn the unit on.
3. The indication "AL" flashes on the display.
4. To perform "all initialize", press the STORE key once more in this condition. The
flashing rate increases and the initialization procedure is carried out. When it is
completed, the unit automatically enters the Play mode.
5. When wishing to recall only a particular patch, select the patch number in step 3,
using the same procedure as for normal patch selection.
6. When the desired patch has been selected, press the STORE key. The flashing rate
increases and the contents of the selected patch are recalled.
7. Recalling of individual patches can be carried out continuously. When you wish to
terminate the process, press the EDIT key. The unit then returns to the Play
mode. Turning the unit off also terminates the recall condition.
Effects
Maximum number of simultaneous effects: 8
24 effect types: Compressor, Limiter, Fat Wah, Resonant Wah, Clean1,
Clean2, Fat, Slap, Drive, Vintage, Fuzz, Thrash, 4Band Equalizer, Phase,
Chorus1, Chorus2 (Crystal Chorus), Flanger, Synthesizer, Octaver, Delay,
Hall, Room, Amp Simulator, ZNR
Effect modules
Maximum number of simultaneous modules: 7 (5 m 1 block)
Banks and patches
6 banks x 4 patches = 24 patches (edit + store possible)
Analog/digital conversion
18 bit, 128 times oversampling
Digital/analog conversion
16 bit, linear
Sampling frequency
31.25 kHz
Input
Bass guitar input (standard monaural phone jack)
Rated input level: -20 dBm
Input impedance: 470 kilohms
Output
Combined line/headphone output (standard stereo phone jack)
Max. output level: +6 dBm
Output load impedance: 10 kilohms or more
Control input
For optional FP01 or FS01
Display indicator
2-digit, 7-segment LED
tuning indicator
parameter cursor indicator
Power requirements
Optional AC adapter: 9 V DC, 300 mA (Zoom AD-0006)
Battery: 6LR61 9 V (alkaline) battery x 1
Battery life: approx. 4 h continuous operation
Dimensions
147 (W) x 157 (H) x 48 (D) mm
Weight
480 g (without batteries)
* 0 dBm = 0.775 Vrms
* Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
Storing Patches
Replacing the Battery
Returning Patches to Factory Settings
Specifications
Cable
6LR61 9 V (alkaline) battery
Cover
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(1) Edit the patch as desired.
(2) Press the STORE key.
(Unit enters store standby mode.)
(3) Select the patch for storing.
(4) Press the STORE key once more.
(Store process is completed.)
1. Turn the 506 upside down and
open the cover of the battery
compartment. (Push the catch to
unlock the cover, then lift it up.)
2. Remove the battery from the
compartment and disconnect the
battery cable. (Grasp the
terminal strip and do not pull at
the cable.)
3. Connect the battery cable to the
new battery, taking care to
observe correct polarity (+/-).
Then insert the battery into the
battery compartment.
4. Close the battery compartment
cover, taking care not to pinch
the cable. (Make sure that the
cover is properly locked.)
