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ZOOM Power Drive PD-01

Safety Precautions

In this manual, important information that is intended to prevent the danger of injury to persons and
damage to equipment is marked with special symbols. The meaning of these symbols is explained
below.

Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard-free use of the PD-01.

Using an AC adapter to power this unit is recommended. When powering the
unit from a battery, an alkaline battery should be used.

AC adapter operation

Use only an AC adapter rated for 9 V DC, 300 mA, center minus (Zoom

AD-0006). Using the unit with a different adapter poses a risk of fire and
electric shock.

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.

Disconnect the AC adapter when not using the unit for an extended time. 

Battery operation

Use a generic 9V dry battery (6F22) (alkaline or manganese). 
The PD-01 is not designed to charge batteries. Observe the precautions on

the battery.

Remove the battery when not using the unit for an extended time.
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.

Avoid using the PD-01 in environments where it will be
exposed to: 

Temperature extremes
High humidity or moisture
Excessive dust or sand
Excessive vibration or shock

The PD-01 is a precision instrument. Except for the foot switch, do not push

other parts with your feet or subject them to strong force.

Take care that no foreign objects (coins or pins etc.) or liquids can enter the

unit.

Be sure to turn the power to all equipment off before making connections.
Before moving the unit, turn the power off, disconnect all cables and the

AC adapter.

Never open the case of the PD-01 or attempt to modify the product in any

way since this can result in damage.

ZOOM does not accept responsibility for any damage caused by alteration

of the unit.

ZOOM CORPORATION
NOAH Bldg., 2-10-2, Miyanishi-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo 183-0022, Japan
PHONE: +81-42-369-7116 FAX: +81-42-369-7115
Web Site: http://www.zoom.co.jp

Printed in Japan PD-01-5000-2

About power

Usage environment 

Handling

Alterations

Disregarding instructions printed here incurs the risk of

death or severe injury to persons.

Disregarding instructions printed here incurs the risk of

injury to persons and/or damage to peripheral equipment.

Summary of Contents for Power Drive PD-01

Page 1: ...peration Manual I N D E X Features 2 Parts and Functions 4 Connections 6 Sound Samples 8 PD 01 and Compact Effects 10 PD 01 and Multi Effects 11 Troubleshooting 12 Specifications 14 Usage Precautions...

Page 2: ...ise is also kept very low The Zoom Power Drive PD 01 is a dedicated overdrive unit with the following features Use as full fledged booster With the GAIN control set to zero the PD 01 gives superb clea...

Page 3: ...of use on stage It s low profile provides excellent stability HIGH LOW equalizer provides versatility The PD 01 features separate HIGH and LOW controls This gives you more flexibility in creating you...

Page 4: ...4 ZOOM Power Drive PD 01 7 Parts and Functions This section explains the various parts of the PD 01 6 4 5 8 9 2 10 1 3...

Page 5: ...hen the AC adapter is connected the PD 01 will always be ON regardless of whether a cable is plugged into the IN jack GAIN control Turning this control clockwise increases the drive effect In the zero...

Page 6: ...amplifier off and connect cable to guitar 2 Plug cable from guitar into IN jack of PD 01 3 Take care to snap the battery to the connector with correct polarity Make sure that the plug is inserted ful...

Page 7: ...firmly Raise volume 6 Turn power to the amplifier on and raise the LEVEL control on the guitar and PD 01 Connect output cable to amplifier 5 Plug the cable from the OUT jack of the PD 01 to the IN jac...

Page 8: ...high and the LOW range is given a boost resulting in a mild warm sound This is suitable for applications ranging from light rock backing to solo play Boost sound emphasizing amp distortion These setti...

Page 9: ...clean crunch This is a special way to use the PD 01 Set GAIN to zero and raise the level to get great booster performance Set the amplifier to clean tone for backing and then set the PD 01 to ON to ob...

Page 10: ...Activating the chorus yields a sound that is optimally matched to light chord work With chorus delay In this setup the PD 01 GAIN control is turned up fully Connect the chorus and delay after the PD...

Page 11: ...effect device with the PD 01 the PD 01 should be connected before the other device For distortion sound create the distortion with the PD 01 only Using send return loop of multi effect When using a mu...

Page 12: ...directly to the amplifier Sound level is low and sound is distorted also in bypass mode Is the battery exhausted Insert a fresh battery Noise is heard Are several distortion effects used in series Exc...

Page 13: ...ery is for checking only and may have a short service life Distortion is not strong enough Sound is not clear Turn up the position of the GAIN control and of the HIGH LOW controls Also don t forget to...

Page 14: ...ance 10 kilohms or more Rated output level 19 dBm Battery 6F22 9V or AC adapter AD 0006 9 V DC 300 mA center minus Continuous operation approx 15hours alkaline or 5hours manganese 98 W x 127 D x 48 H...

Page 15: ...powerful electromagnetic radiation should not be placed near the PD 01 as the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely If such problems occur move the PD 01 further away from the affe...

Page 16: ...ccurred 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 Avoid using the PD...

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