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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

Printed in Japan RFX-1000-5000

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:

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

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.

Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to
ensure hazard-free use of the RFX-1000. 

• Power requirements

The RFX-1000 is powered by the supplied AC
adapter . To prevent malfunction and safety hazards,
Do not use any other kind of AC adapter.
When using the RFX-1000 in an area with a
different line voltage, please consult your local
ZOOM distributor about acquiring a proper AC
adapter. 

• Environment 

Avoid using your RFX-1000 in environments where
it will be exposed to: 
• Extreme temperature 
• High humidity or moisture 
• Excessive dust or sand 
• Excessive vibration or shock 

• Handling 

The RFX-1000 is a precision instrument. Do not
exert undue pressure on the unit.
Also take care not to drop the unit, and do not
subject it to shock or excessive pressure.

•  Connecting cables and input and output

jacks 

You should always turn off the power to the RFX-
1000 and all other equipment before connecting or
disconnecting any cables. Also make sure to
disconnect all cables and the AC adapter before
moving the RFX-1000. 

• Alterations 

Never open the case of the RFX-1000 or attempt to
modify the product in any way since this can result
in damage to the unit. 

Usage Precautions

• Electrical interference 

The RFX-1000 has been designed to minimize radio
frequency emissions and is highly resistant to external
interference. However, if placed very close to equipment
such as TV sets or radio receivers, reception
interference may occur. If you encounter problems,
move the RFX-1000 further away from the affected
equipment. 

Whatever the type of digital control device, the RFX-
1000 included, electromagnetic damage can cause
malfunctioning, and can corrupt or destroy data.  Since
this is an ever-present danger, thorough care should be
taken to minimize the risk of damage.

• Cleaning 

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the RFX-1000. 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.

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Summary of Contents for RFX-1000

Page 1: ... input signal with sophisticated filtering MIC SIMULATOR produces condenser mic sound from a dynamic microphone These and various other effects are great for recording and give full scope to your creativity Attractive mixdown effects Mixdown effects can be used effectively to tailor the overall mood of a song when performing mixdown mixing multiple tracks onto two final stereo tracks or mastering ...

Page 2: ... IN jack 6 OUTPUT control Serves to adjust the level of the signal supplied at the OUTPUT jacks 7 MIX control Serves to adjust the balance between original sound DRY and effect sound WET When the control is turned fully counterclockwise only the original sound is output When the control is turned fully clockwise only the effect sound is output ZOOM RFX 1000 Controls and Functions Front Panel Rear ...

Page 3: ... to adjust an effect parameter 10 BANK switch Serves to select the effect bank group of effects The following three effect banks are available REVERB bank Contains various reverb effects EFFECTS bank Contains single effects for instruments and voice and combined effects MIX SFX bank Contains special effects and effects particularly suited for mixdown mixing multiple tracks onto two final stereo tr...

Page 4: ...ith the rack screw holes and securely fasten the unit to the rack with screws The RFX 1000 uses a metal frame making the unit heavier than it might seem at first glance While installing the unit in a rack carefully support the weight of the unit until all screws are securely tightened Otherwise the unit may drop possibly causing injury to persons or damage to itself or to other equipment Do not di...

Page 5: ...e RFX 1000 and connect the OUTPUT L R jacks of the RFX 1000 to the return jacks or the stereo line input jacks of the mixer or MTR In this configuration the RFX 1000 should be set so that it outputs only the effect sound and the balance between original sound and effect sound should be adjusted at the mixer or multi track recorder Supplying the send signal to the RFX 1000 in stereo is also possibl...

Page 6: ...00 OUTPUT R R L MONO L INPUT Preamplifier or distortion effect or similar Using Two Effects in Parallel The RFX 1000 allows using two effects at the same time in parallel This is possible with effects from the EFFECTS bank which have a double name separated with a slash The following illustration shows a connection example for using two effects independently in the left and right channel Keyboard ...

Page 7: ...verb character settings Unprocessed sound original sound Processed sound The control adjusts the reverb duration EFFECTS or MIX SFX selected The control adjusts a major parameter of the currently selected effect The control adjusts a major parameter of the currently selected effect 3 CHARACTER VARIATION selector The function of this selector differs depending on which effect bank is currently sele...

Page 8: ...9 Glass Room 10 Rehearsal Space 11 Garage These effects simulate the reverb in various types of interior spaces ranging from small rooms to large clubs Simulates the acoustics of a tiled room Simulates the acoustics of a room with warm sound character Simulates the acoustics of a fairly large room made of wood Simulates the acoustics of a conference room Simulates the acoustics of a large club wit...

Page 9: ...gh pitched male vocals Reverb suitable for emphasizing narration Reverb suitable for chanting Emphasizes vocals without changing other characteristics Reverb with emphasized high end Wide simulated space suitable for vocals Reverb with long pre delay Sets the reverb duration Recommended setting S R 5 AMBIENCE CHARACTER REVERB TIME 1 Rock Mix Reverb Time 2 Jazz Band 3 Reggae Mix 4 Keyboard 5 Hip Ho...

Page 10: ... MalletPerc 9 Slap 10 Afro Drums 11 Bells These reverb effects are most suitable for drums and percussion Reverb suitable for rock drum Light ambience for percussion Reverb for jazz drums Slightly deep effect for tom toms Creates optimum ambience for shakers and similar percussion instruments Midrange centered effect for reggae drums Allows adding reverb to snares or cymbals without affecting the ...

Page 11: ...Time Special effect where the reverb is briskly cut by a gate Adjusts the threshold level where the gate becomes active Sets the reverb duration S R 11 REVERSE CHARACTER Threshold Reverb Time This achieves a similar effect as a tape run in reverse Adjusts the sensitivity of the effect that is the level from which the reverb is applied REVERB TIME Sets the reverb duration S R EFFECTS Bank This bank...

Page 12: ...creases modulation Adjusts the pitch modulation rate Slow Fast VARIATION 4 ADJUST High grade chorus with smooth presence S R Broad range Narrow range 5 FLANGER VARIATION REVERB TIME ADJUST Setting example Flanger Depth Flanger Rate Stereo flanger with a wide range Specifies the range over which the effect is active Turning the control clockwise makes the range broader Adjusts the flanger modulatio...

Page 13: ...ATION REVERB TIME ADJUST Reverb Mix Chorus Depth This is an in series combination of chorus and reverb Adjusts the mixing ratio of the reverb sound Turning the control clockwise increases the reverb ratio Adjusts the modulation depth Modulation rate is fixed S R MIX SFX Bank This bank comprises special effects such as MIC SIMULATOR and VOCODER as well as mixdown effects useful for mixdown mixing m...

Page 14: ...control clockwise increases distortion Adjusts the speaker rotation speed Strong distortion Weak distortion Slow rotation Fast rotation 8 RING MOD VARIATION REVERB TIME ADJUST Delay Mode Frequency This is a ring modulator with short delay Switches the delay mode Sets the frequency with which the input signal is to be multiplied 1 Delay Off Varies the input signal modulation frequency 11 Feedback O...

Page 15: ... x 3 banks x 11 variations Sampling frequency 44 1 kHz A D converter 18 bit 64 times oversampling D A converter 18 bit 8 times oversampling DSP Zoom original ZFX 2 24 bit signal processing Rear Inputs L MONO R standard monaural phone jack x 2 Input impedance 10 kilohms MONO 20 kiloohms STEREO Reference input level 10 dBm to 4 dBm Microphone input standard monaural phone jack x 1 Input impedance 20...

Page 16: ...not exert undue pressure on the unit Also take care not to drop the unit and do not subject it to shock or excessive pressure Connecting cables and input and output jacks You should always turn off the power to the RFX 1000 and all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting any cables Also make sure to disconnect all cables and the AC adapter before moving the RFX 1000 Alterations Never op...

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