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USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2

Introduction   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3

Controls and Functions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4

Getting Ready to Play   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6

 

Inserting the batteries  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Getting connected   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

 

Quick Guide   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8

Selecting and Playing Patches  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10

 

Panel display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Selecting a patch   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Using the internal tuner (bypass/mute) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

 

Changing the Sound of a Patch   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12

 

Patch configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Basic editing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

 

Storing a Patch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14

 

Resetting the GFX-3 to the factory default condition  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

 

Other Functions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15

 

Using the expression pedal to vary an effect  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Adjusting the expression pedal   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

 

Effect Types and Parameters  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17

 

 

 ZNR/[TOTAL] module    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17

 

 

 COMP/ISO (Compressor/Isolator) module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17

 

 

 DRIVE module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18

 

 

 EQ (Equalizer) module   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19

 

 

 MOD (Modulation) module  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20

 

 

 REV/DLY (Reverb/Delay) module  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21

 

GFX-3 Patch List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23

Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24

Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24

 

Operation Manual

 

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Contents

En-GFX3.book 1 ページ 2004年11月8日 月曜日 午後4時30分

Summary of Contents for GFX-3

Page 1: ...g a Patch 14 Resetting the GFX 3 to the factory default condition 14 Other Functions 15 Using the expression pedal to vary an effect 15 Adjusting the expression pedal 16 Effect Types and Parameters 17...

Page 2: ...here it will be exposed to Extreme temperatures Heat sources such as radiators or stoves High humidity or moisture Excessive dust or sand Excessive vibration or shock Handling Never place objects fill...

Page 3: ...tches which can be freely modified plus 60 preset patches Together these 120 settings let you make great music straight away Mode free editing for creative flexibility The selectors and keys arranged...

Page 4: ...ZOOM GFX 3 4 Controls and Functions Top Panel Rear Panel Control section p 5 Foot switches 1 3 INPUT jack OUTPUT PHONES jack POWER switch DC IN jack BANK Q W keys Expression pedal En GFX3 book 4...

Page 5: ...if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular inst...

Page 6: ...are almost exhausted Replace the batteries as soon as possible with fresh ones Getting connected 1 Make sure that the amplifier and the GFX 3 are switched off Turn the volume at the amplifier to minim...

Page 7: ...emphasis of the low range and lower setting values in stronger emphasis of the high range The oF setting means that the Energizer function is turned off 8 To turn the system off proceed in the opposit...

Page 8: ...u which can be modified and preset groups A b which are read only Each group comprises ten banks numbered from 0 to 9 and each bank has three patches The BANK Q W keys select groups and banks in the...

Page 9: ...reset group was selected the patch number 1 of user group bank U0 will automatically be selected as store target To carry out the store process press the STORE key once more To cancel the operation pr...

Page 10: ...etting contents will be lost Selecting a patch 1 To select a patch press one of the foot switches 1 3 whose LED is not lit The LED of the foot switch for the patch that is currently selected is lit NO...

Page 11: ...that the indicator shows the desired note 3 To change the reference pitch of the tuner use the VALUE dial The current reference pitch is briefly shown on the display The default setting after power o...

Page 12: ...es will have different parameters Basic editing The most common steps for editing a patch are shown below For a detailed description of effect types and parameters in each module see the section Effec...

Page 13: ...rameter keys serve for choosing a parameter within the currently selected module Each push of the key brings up the next parameter and the setting value of that parameter is shown on the display The p...

Page 14: ...ed as store target 3 Press the STORE key once more The patch is stored and the display shows the group and bank of the store target Since the edited contents are now stored the EDITED dot on the displ...

Page 15: ...or some effect types The distortion amount changes MOD Expression pedal adjusts effect type currently selected in MOD module The parameter depends on the effect type REV DLY Expression pedal adjusts e...

Page 16: ...isplay 2 Fully raise the expression pedal and press the STORE key The indication UP appears on the display 3 Push the expression pedal fully down and release it 4 Press the STORE key The adjustment is...

Page 17: ...NR ZOOM Noise Reduction patch level and other parameters that are common to all patches COMP ISO Compressor Isolator module The compressor serves to reduce excessive signal levels The isolator allows...

Page 18: ...ASSIC VX CRU STANDARD JAZZ C Old style crunch sound Clean and bright combo amp sound TYPE 5 HI GAIN H H H HG G G G CLASSIC MP 1 STANDARD PV DRY High gain tube preamp sound Tube stack amp sound for hea...

Page 19: ...Adjusts body resonance Parameter 3 CABINET Parameter 4 LEVEL oF bo Zb bC CM CE St SE 1 8 Selects the cabinet type Adjusts signal level after passing module Parameter 1 PRESENCE Parameter 2 TREBLE 12...

Page 20: ...s modulation intensity Parameter 3 RATE Parameter 4 CLIP 1 30 0 10 Adjusts modulation speed Higher values result in stronger modulation character through clipping of the modulation waveform TYPE 6 VIB...

Page 21: ...al sound and effect sound TYPE 11 PDL PIT P P P PP P P P Pedal Pitch This effect lets you vary the pitch in real time using the expression pedal Parameter 1 COLOR Parameter 2 MODE 1 8 UP dn Selects th...

Page 22: ...nly when parameter 1 is t1 t9 Settings of 100 and above are shown with a dot between the two figures Value t1 t2 t3 t4 t5 t6 t7 t8 t9 Corresponding note half note dotted quarter note quarter note dott...

Page 23: ...OOGIE 1 SOUTHERN CLEAN Bros style clean sound VOLUME 2 SKYNYRD OD SKYNRD style OD sound ROOM 3 AFTER BURNER 80 s ZZ style OD sound GAIN u 0 b0 JAM ROCK 1 CLEAN RHYTHM PHISH style clean sound SPRING 2...

Page 24: ...eter of DRIVE module Expression pedal on off switching does not work properly Try the procedure described in Calibrating the Expression Pedal on page 16 Bypassed sound is unnatural The Energize works...

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