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ZOOM BFX-708

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 BFX-708. 

• Power requirements

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 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 BFX-708 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 BFX-708 in environments where it will be
exposed to: 

• Extreme temperature 
• High humidity or moisture 

• Excessive dust or sand 
• Excessive vibration or shock 

• Handling 

Since the BFX-708 is a precision electronic device, avoid
applying excessive force to the switches and buttons. Also
take care not to drop the unit, and do not subject it to shock
or excessive pressure. 

• Alterations 

Never open the case of the BFX-708 or attempt to modify
the product in any way since this can result in damage to the
unit. 

• Connecting cables and input and output

jacks 

You should always turn off the power to the BFX-708 and
all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting any
cables. Also make sure to disconnect all cables and the AC
adapter before moving the BFX-708. 

Usage Precautions 

• Electrical interference 

For safety considerations, the BFX-708 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 BFX-708, as the possibility of
interference cannot be ruled out entirely.

With any type of digital control device, the BFX-708 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 BFX-708. 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. 

USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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USAGE

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SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

Warning

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about extremely dangerous matters. If
users ignore this symbol and handle the
device the wrong way, serious injury or
death could result.

Caution

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

Warning

Caution

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Summary of Contents for BFX-708

Page 1: ...Using the Sampler Function 12 Using the Easy Edit Function 13 Reserving the Next Patch DIRECT LOAD 14 Fixing the Bank BANK HOLD 14 Altering the Sound of a Patch Edit Mode Operation 15 Patch Configurat...

Page 2: ...onic device avoid applying excessive force to the switches and buttons Also take care not to drop the unit and do not subject it to shock or excessive pressure Alterations Never open the case of the B...

Page 3: ...is great for enhancing any performance For extended use the unit can also be powered by an AC adapter Rotary knobs allow speedy parameter editing When editing a patch the three knobs on the top panel...

Page 4: ...hook OUTPUT PHONES jack DC9V POWER UT IN OU PH 300mA OFF ON Preparations Rear Panel Inserting the Batteries The BFX 708 can be powered either by alkaline batteries or by an AC adapter To use the unit...

Page 5: ...C 9V jack on the BFX 708 and plug the adapter into an AC outlet To guard against inadvertently disconnecting the AC adapter cable wind the cable once around the hook on the rear panel of the BFX 708 6...

Page 6: ...while playing your instrument with the BFX 708 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 patch...

Page 7: ...cted 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 pressi...

Page 8: ...V TOTAL Input Gain Setting Amp Simulator Setting Turning the AMP SIM knob causes the name of the currently selected type to appear on the display EDGE A B WARM A B Select the desired type The BANK PAT...

Page 9: ...do this press both TYPE BANK keys together With each push the group from which patches can be selected is toggled as follows If you plan to use several patches in a song copying them to continuous nu...

Page 10: ...ndicator The indicator shows the note which is closest to the current pitch 3 When the display shows the desired note perform fine tuning until the center module LED lights up 4 To change the referenc...

Page 11: ...ned off and on again The tempo value can also be changed with the MODULE keys In this case the value changes in 1 step units The TYPE BANK keys can be used to change the pattern type Playing With Rhyt...

Page 12: ...d for recording or EF BFX 708 effects are used for recording 4 Turn parameter knob 2 to select NML normal playback speed or SLW slow playback speed at half tempo without changing pitch 5 Push the foot...

Page 13: ...Edit Function 13 Listening to Patches Play Mode Operation ZOOM BFX 708 COMP DIST compressor distortion module parameter MOD modulation module parameter REV reverb module parameter PARM1 knob PARM2 kn...

Page 14: ...s for storing Reserving the Next Patch DIRECT LOAD 14 Listening to Patches Play Mode Operation ZOOM BFX 708 BANK PATCH VALUE BOTH EDITED BANK PATCH VALUE BOTH EDITED BANK PATCH VALUE BOTH EDITED BANK...

Page 15: ...ation below A patch is a combination of modules each with their distinct parameter settings Within each module there are several effects which are called effect types For example the REV reverb module...

Page 16: ...rget automatically becomes A1 Change the bank patch number as required When store copy is carried out the previous patch in the target is overwritten erased If that patch was edited its contents canno...

Page 17: ...nation of a limiter with slap type characteristics and an enhancer This produces the dry overdrive sound of a vintage amplifier TYPE 13 16 parameters are identical Adjusts distortion intensity Adjusts...

Page 18: ...ST Results in fat sounding wah br Module connection order is MOD COMP DIST Results in colorful wah Adjusts sensitivity of wah effect Negative values result in downward wah Adjusts octave effect mix Co...

Page 19: ...MCHO Tremolo Chorus TYPE 18 T TRIP Time Trip TYPE 17 ECHO TYPE 16 DELAY TYPE 15 DEFRET TYPE 14 SLOW A Slow Attack TYPE 13 RING M Ring Modulator TYPE 12 19 Effect Types and Parameters REV Reverb module...

Page 20: ...corresponds to unity gain Switches Direct Load function on and off When on the sound changes immediately when the patch is switched default When oF reading in the new patch is delayed until confirmed...

Page 21: ...n SC Scratch Use expression pedal to play with scratch type effect From center position pedal controls either forward or reverse playback 4 When the STYLE parameter is set to nM Normal or rS Reverse u...

Page 22: ...also possible to switch between patches while playing the recorded phrase When the regular sampler is used or when the unit is turned off the phrase is cleared The expression pedal of the BFX 708 can...

Page 23: ...oot switches and TYPE BANK keys to select the patch from the USER group that you want to return to the factory default condition 2 Press the STORE key once more All Initialize or Factory Recall is car...

Page 24: ...ut notice ZOOM CORPORATION NOAH Bldg 2 10 2 Miyanishi cho Fuchu shi Tokyo 183 0022 Japan PHONE 042 369 7116 FAX 042 369 7115 Printed in Japan 708 5000 Troubleshooting No sound or very low volume Is su...

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