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

OPERATION MANUAL

© 2013 ZOOM CORPORATION

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

Contents

Usage and Safety Precautions ..................................2
Introduction ..............................................................3
Part Names ...............................................................4
Turning the Power ON ..............................................6
Display Information ...................................................7
Terms Used in This Manual .......................................7
Using Patches ...........................................................8
Adjusting Effects.....................................................10
Adjusting the Master Level and Tempo...................14

Saving and Swapping Patches ................................15
Changing Various Settings ......................................16
Using the Tuner .......................................................20
Using Rhythms .......................................................22
Using the Looper ....................................................24
Using the Expression Pedal (

 only) ........26

Updating the Firmware ...........................................28
Troubleshooting ......................................................30
Specifications .........................................................31

Summary of Contents for B1on

Page 1: ...on of this document in whole or in part without permission is prohibited Contents Usage and Safety Precautions 2 Introduction 3 Part Names 4 Turning the Power ON 6 Display Information 7 Terms Used in...

Page 2: ...brands or types at the same time When not using the unit for an extended period of time remove the batteries from the unit If a battery leak should occur wipe the battery compartment and the battery...

Page 3: ...stic amplifier modeling We have included realistic amplifier modeling sounds from our We have recreated the low end thickness pitch clarity and loudness which are elements that contribute to a natural...

Page 4: ...4 Part Names OTop Panel RHYTHM LOOPER key MENU key Display HOME key Parameter knob ENTER key Foot switches Cursor keys up down left right Expression pedal only...

Page 5: ...etc ZOOM AC adapter AD 16 Computer Bass guitar INPUT jack Pedal switch only OUTPUT jack AUX IN jack USB connector DC9V AC adapter jack NOTE Signals input through t the AUX IN jack are sent directly t...

Page 6: ...ment Plug a guitar cable into the INPUT jack Doing so turns the unit on When using an adapter O Connect an AD 16 adapter Turn the amplifier s power on and raise its volume NOTE USB bus power operation...

Page 7: ...ents have been changed This shows that the patch contents have been saved HINT Press t to return to the HOME screen from any other screen Effects that are OFF appear gray t Terms Used inThis Manual Pa...

Page 8: ...nge the patch Use and HINT For details about using the preselect function to t change directly to patches that are not next in order see page 19 Press and hold t or to change patches continuously To c...

Page 9: ...ess The patch editing screen appears Turn Open the page you want only To adjust the patch level LVL O Turn Select LEVEL Press Turn Set between 0 and 120 To change the patch name O NAME Turn Move the c...

Page 10: ...ect ON Virtual knob Graphic for selected effect To select an effect type Use and Effect processing capacity M The allows you to combine five effects as you like However if you combine effect types tha...

Page 11: ...wn When using multiple effects scroll to switch the effect shown Use and To adjust parameters Press The editing screen appears Turn Select the parameter to adjust Press Confirm the parameter to adjust...

Page 12: ...lect the category Press Open the added effect placement screen Turn Select where to add the effect Press Add the effect Turn to end Select EXIT Press HINT On the effect screen you can also press and t...

Page 13: ...t Turn to end Select EXIT Press To change the order of effects Turn on the HOME screen Select EFFECT CHAIN Press Open the EFFECT CHAIN screen Turn Select the effect to move Press Confirm the effect to...

Page 14: ...he MENU screen Turn Select MASTER LVL Press Turn Set between 0 and 120 Press to end To adjust the master tempo BPM Press on the HOME screen Open the MENU screen Turn Select BPM Press Turn Set between...

Page 15: ...n the confirmation screen Turn Select YES to execute Select NO to cancel Press To swap the current patch Press on the HOME screen Open the MENU screen Turn Select SWAP Press Open the patch SWAP screen...

Page 16: ...ct the battery type Turn on the SETTINGS screen Select BATTERY Press Turn Select ALKALI alkaline or Ni MH nickel metal hydride To set the eco mode Turn on the SETTINGS screen Select eco Press Turn Sel...

Page 17: ...st the backlight time Turn on the SETTINGS screen Select LCD LIGHT Press Turn Select OFF ON 15sec or 30sec To adjust the display contrast Turn on the SETTINGS screen Select LCD CNTRST Press Turn Set b...

Page 18: ...s been changed This shows that the patch has been saved When AUTO SAVE is OFF O Patch changes will not be saved until they are saved manually If a patch has been changed a confirmation screen will app...

Page 19: ...s not been saved patches cannot be t swapped See page 15 To use the preselect function Turn on the SETTINGS screen Select PRESELECT Press Turn Select ON or OFF HINT ON The preselect function is active...

Page 20: ...ng and tune it CHROMATIC TUNER O Flat Correct pitch Sharp The name of the nearest note and the pitch accuracy are shown BASSTUNER O Flat Correct pitch Sharp Using theTuner Press or to end To change tu...

Page 21: ...ic or BASS See the table below for more about the bass tuner Drop tuning FLAT Set to 0 1 2 or 3 NOTE Drop tuning is not possible when the TYPE is t set to CHROMA Tuner types Display Meaning String num...

Page 22: ...lume On the RHYTHM screen turn Select the item to set Press Confirm the item to set Turn Change the setting Setting items M PATTERN Select the rhythm pattern For more about rhythm patterns See page 23...

Page 23: ...Disco 4 4 31 Pop 4 4 32 PopRock 4 4 33 IndiePop 4 4 34 EuroPop 4 4 35 NewWave 4 4 36 OneDrop 4 4 37 Steppers 4 4 38 Rockers 4 4 39 Ska 4 4 40 2nd Line 4 4 41 Country 4 4 42 Shuffle1 4 4 43 Shuffle2 4...

Page 24: ...setting Setting items M Recording time TIME Set to MANUAL or in a range from 1 to 64 NOTE The looper can record up to 30 seconds t If the setting number of quarter notes would t not fall in this rang...

Page 25: ...ecording time 30 seconds is reached NOTE During rhythm playback recording will start after a t pre count To overdub a recorded loop During loop playback press Press to end To stop loop playback On the...

Page 26: ...S Press Open the PATCH SETTINGS screen Press Open the patch editing screen Turn Open the PEDAL setting screen To set the controlled parameter O and range Turn on the PEDAL setting screen Select the it...

Page 27: ...t effects that are assigned to the expression pedal The ON OFF setting made by the pedal switch is not saved To calibrate its sensitivity While pressing turn the unit on See page 6 Operate the pedal...

Page 28: ...en Turn Select VERSION Press The firmware version is shown Press to end To update the firmware Confirm that the power is off While pressing both and connect the unit to a computer using a USB cable Th...

Page 29: ...e the firmware t is being updated To restore the to its factory default settings While pressing turn the power ON See page 6 The All INITIALIZE screen appears Turn Select YES to execute Select NO to c...

Page 30: ...only a genuine ZOOM AC adapter t P6 An effect is not working If the effect processing capacity is exceeded t PROCESSING LIMIT appears on the effect graphic In this case the effect is bypassed P10 Batt...

Page 31: ...k AUX IN Stereo mini jack Rated input level 10dBm Input impedance Line 1k Output OUTPUT Standard stereo phone jack Maximum output level Line 2dBm with output load impedance of 10 k or more Headphones...

Page 32: ...ce 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 Dispo...

Page 33: ...play This dub sound is crafted with reverb and has great depth Lowering the tone on the bass itself might add interest Was thinking of Victor Wooten s Show of Hands record This is a sound in the style...

Page 34: ...2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 This is a sound in the style of Chris Squire from Yes It re creates the rapidly sawing tremolo sound that he used in Starshi...

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