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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 RFX-300. 

• 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 Powered Operation ]

• Use six IEC R6 (size AA) 1.5V batteries (alkaline). 
• The RFX-300 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 RFX-300 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 RFX-300 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 RFX-300 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 RFX-300
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-
300. 

Usage Precautions 

• Electrical interference 

For safety considerations, the RFX-300 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 RFX-300, as the possibility of interference cannot be
ruled out entirely.

With any type of digital control device, the RFX-300
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 RFX-300. 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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Safety

Precautions/Usage

Precautions

Safety Precautions/Usage Precautions

Warning

Caution

Warning

Caution

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.

Caution

Caution

Caution

Summary of Contents for RFX-300

Page 1: ...song Any effect can be called up quickly and without fuss The unit is designed to be especially useful for recording and mixdown on a multi track recorder Easy operation The main parameters of preset...

Page 2: ...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 RFX 300 or attempt to modif...

Page 3: ...tor begins to flash when battery voltage becomes low OUTPUT control Adjusts the signal output level BYPASS key Sets the unit to the bypass mode where the effects are temporarily turned off EFFECT sele...

Page 4: ...rn jacks of a multi track recorder Connect the send jack of the MTR to the INPUT L MONO jack of the RFX 300 and connect the OUTPUT L R jacks of the RFX 300 to the return jacks or the stereo line input...

Page 5: ...nd source RFX 300 playback equipment The INPUT control and OUTPUT control of the RFX 300 and the volume control of the playback equipment should be set to minimum before turning the system on 3 Turn u...

Page 6: ...effect VARIATION TAP key This key is used to select effect variations and it also serves for the tap input function by which the unit detects the key press interval The key operation depends on the c...

Page 7: ...er Rate Reverb Mix B7 DELAY REV Delay Time Delay Time Reverb Mix B8 POWER MIX Short Reverb Long Reverb Intensity Reverb Mix B9 WIDE MIX Short Reverb Long Reverb Intensity Reverb Mix B10 BOOST MIX Shor...

Page 8: ...r Depth Rate Simultaneously controls the modulation depth and rate Dry Wet Balance Adjusts the balance between original sound and effect sound A8 FLANGER TAP Rate VARIATION TAP TIME ADJUST MIX BYPASS...

Page 9: ...certain level Selects the effect variation Compressor or Limiter Release Adjusts the time lag between the point where the signal falls below the threshold level and the end of compressor action Should...

Page 10: ...ts the chorus mix amount Reverb Mix Adjusts the reverb mix amount VARIATION TAP TIME ADJUST MIX B3 COMP DETUNE VARIATION Compressor Limiter This is a combination of a compressor that evens out sound l...

Page 11: ...especially for songs with emphasis on instrumental sound Selects the reverb variation Short Reverb or Long Reverb Intensity Adjusts the left right spread Reverb Mix Adjusts the reverb sound mixing ra...

Page 12: ...RCA type phono jack input cannot be used simultaneously Connect a sound source only to one input No effect sound Is unit set to bypass mode Cancel bypass mode Is MIX control turned fully to direct sou...

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