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Zoom 3030 player Operation Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL
Sens
Type
PARM 1
U.0
8 types analog Distortion
Harmonized Pitch Shifter
PARM 2
Attack
Freq/Sens
32 Individual effects
56 programs
PARM 3
Tone
Gain/Mix
PARM 4
Mode
Q/Mode
PARM 5
Patch Level
Position
GROUP
BANK
U
:USER
PEDAL
B
1
B
2
:PRESET
OFF
.
COMP
EQ1/WAH
:BOTH
VOL
EXP
TUNER
(MODULE ON/OFF)
EFF1
EFF2
COMP
DIST
EQ2
REV
VOL
EFF1
EQ1/WAH
EFF2
SFX
STORE
GROUP
EQ1/WAH
Type
Presence
Type
Type
Type
Pedal Assign
1:EQ1
2:PEDAL WAH
Gain
Treble
Pitch/Depth/Key
Depth/Time
Time
Pedal Mode
3:AUTO WAH
Tone
Mid
Fine/Rate/Time
Rate/TmFine
PreDLY/FB
Serl/Para
DIST
Level
Bass
Shift/Peak
Tone/Width/FB
Tone/Mode
Amp Sim
1:OD 1
2:OD 2
ZNR
Level
Mix/Bal/Mode
Bal/Clip
Mix
Master Vol
3:DIST 1
4:DIST 2
5:BLUES OD
B
3
B
4
B
1
B
2
B
3
6:FUZZ
DIST
EQ2
EFF1/SFX
EFF2
REVERB
TOTAL
7:LEAD
8:METAL
TUNER CALIB
435-445Hz
+
–
EDIT
MODULE
PARAMETER
VALUE
EFF1
SFX
1:PEDAL PITCH
1:SUPER BENDER
2:PITCH SHIFT
2:PITCH DLY
3:FLANGER
3:HPS
4:PHASE
REVERB
5:CHORUS
1:HALL
6:SLOW ATTACK
2:ROOM
7:STEP
3:PINGPONG DLY
8:TREMOLO
9:METALLIC
Pedal Assign
0:OFF
1:VOLUME
EFF2
2:WAH
3:DIST
1:STEREO CHORUS
4:EFF1/SFX
2:AUTO PAN
6:EFF2
3:MONO DLY
4:PINGPONG DLY
6:REVERB

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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL EQ1/WAH EFF1 Sens Type Type Presence Type Type Type Pedal Assign PARM 1 1:EQ1 1:PEDAL PITCH 1:SUPER BENDER 8 types analog Distortion 2:PEDAL WAH 2:PITCH SHIFT 2:PITCH DLY Harmonized Pitch Shifter PARM 2 Attack Freq/Sens Gain Treble Pitch/Depth/Key Depth/Time Time Pedal Mode...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION OTHER FUNCTIONS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the ZOOM PLAYER 3030 (hereafter simply called the 3030 ). The 3030 is a multi-effect device with the following features: • Furnishes 32 types of diverse single effects; also contaius an amp simulator and noise reduction function (ZNR). A maximum of seven effects can be combined freely.

  • Page 4: Front Panel

    GROUP key STORE key Rear Panel INPUT OUTPUT PHONES DC9V/300mA MAMUAL (SW) L/MONO VOLUME(PEDAL) ZOOM CORPORATION MADE IN JAPAN/FABRIQUE AU JAPON PHONES (Headphone) jack VOLUME /MANUAL (Foot Pedal/Foot Switch) jack OUTPUT L/MONO/R jacks DC INPUT (AC adapter) jack INPUT jack...

  • Page 5: Getting Connected

    Guitar PHONES OUT INPUT INPUT OUTPUT PHONES DC9V/300mA MAMUAL (SW) L/MONO VOLUME(PEDAL) ZOOM CORPORATION MADE IN JAPAN/FABRIQUE AU JAPON DC INPUT VOLUME/MANUAL OUTPUT R OUTPUT L/MONO OUTPUT L FP01 AC adapter FS01 Guitar amplifier When using with one guitar amplifier...

  • Page 6: About 3030

    ABOUT 3030 Overview of 3030 The 3030 is a multi-effect processor featuring seven effect modules (effect blocks). Each effect module works as a single effect, equivalent to a compact effect device. In other words, the 3030 can be thought of as functioning in the same way as seven compact effect devices linked together.A compact effect device comes with knobs for adjusting the type of effect and depth.

  • Page 7: About Patches

    Patches COMP EQ1/WAH DIST EFF1/SFX EFF2 REVERB 1 EQ1 1 OD1 1 PEDAL PITCH 1 STEREO CHORUS 1 HALL 2 PEDAL WAH 2 OD2 2 PITCH SHIFT 2 AUTO PAN 2 ROOM 3 AUTO WAH 3 DIST1 3 FLANGER 3 MONO DLY 3 PINGPONG DLY 4 DIST2 4 PHASE...

  • Page 8: Panel Display For Play Mode

    LET S LISTEN TO SOME PATCHES (Play Mode Operation) The Play mode is for selecting a patch and playing. When you power-up the 3030, it automatically activates in Play mode, and the USER group's Bank 0, Patch Number 1 is selected. Panel Display for Play Mode In Play mode, the display LEDs on the panel show the following information: (1) (2) (5)

  • Page 9: Patch Selection

    Patch Selection In Play mode, you can play by choosing one of the patches from among the 56 types (28 types of patches in the PRESET group plus 28 types of patches in the USER group) in memory. EQ1/WAH EFF1 PARM 1 Sens Type...

  • Page 10: Adjusting Master Volume

    Adjusting Master Volume In Play mode, regardless of the selectable patches, the final volume output by the 3030 can be controlled by the Master Volume. EQ1/WAH EFF1 PARM 1 Sens Type Type Presence Type Type Type Pedal Assign 1:EQ1 1:PEDAL PITCH 1:SUPER BENDER 8 types analog Distortion 2:PEDAL WAH...
  • Page 11 Temporarily Switching Effect Sound OFF and Outputting Original Sound (Bypass Function) You can switch the 3030 Effect mode OFF temporarily (this is called bypass ), and monitor the instrument s direct sound. This is a handy function for checking how the effects are working. EQ1/WAH EFF1 PARM 1...
  • Page 12 Temporarily Switching Original Sound and Effect Sound OFF, for Silent Status (Mute Function) The mute function temporarily turns the output OFF. EQ1/WAH EFF1 PARM 1 Sens Type Type Presence Type Type Type Pedal Assign 1:EQ1 1:PEDAL PITCH 1:SUPER BENDER 8 types analog Distortion 2:PEDAL WAH 2:PITCH SHIFT 2:PITCH DLY...

  • Page 13: Tuning Your Guitar (Autotuner Function)

    Tuning Your Guitar (Autotuner Function) The 3030 supports a chromatic autotuner function. This function can be used automatically in Bypass or Mute status. EQ1/WAH EFF1 PARM 1 Sens Type Type Presence Type Type Type Pedal Assign 1:EQ1 1:PEDAL PITCH 1:SUPER BENDER 8 types analog Distortion 2:PEDAL WAH 2:PITCH SHIFT...
  • Page 14 Adjusting Standard Pitch of Tuner (Calibration) Set the internal standard pitch (Calibration). EQ1/WAH EFF1 PARM 1 Sens Type Type Presence Type Type Type Pedal Assign 1:EQ1 1:PEDAL PITCH 1:SUPER BENDER 8 types analog Distortion 2:PEDAL WAH 2:PITCH SHIFT 2:PITCH DLY PARM 2 Attack Freq/Sens...

  • Page 15: Switching Between Edit And Play Modes

    CHANGING PATCH TONE (Edit Mode Operation) This section describes basic operation of the Edit mode. The 3030 patches are made up from a variety of parameters including effect modules, patch levels, and EXP/VOL pedal settings. In Edit mode,their values and settings can be edited to match the sound you prefer.

  • Page 16: Panel Display In Edit Mode

    Panel Display in Edit Mode In Edit mode, the panel displays the following information: PARM 1 Sens Type Type Presence Type Type Type Pedal Assign Attack Freq/Sens Gain Treble Pitch/Depth/Key Depth/Time Time Pedal Mode PARM 2 PARM 3 Tone Gain/Mix Tone Fine/Rate/Time Rate/TmFine...

  • Page 17: Switching Effect Modules On/Off

    Switching Effect Modules ON/OFF In Edit mode, the numerous effect modules can be switched ON or OFF freely. EQ1/WAH EFF1 PARM 1 Sens Type Type Presence Type Type Type Pedal Assign 1:EQ1 1:PEDAL PITCH 1:SUPER BENDER 8 types analog Distortion 2:PEDAL WAH 2:PITCH SHIFT 2:PITCH DLY...

  • Page 18: Changing Parameter Settings Of Effects

    Changing Parameter Settings of Effects Choose the parameters to make up the effect module, and change the setting and value. EQ1/WAH EFF1 PARM 1 Sens Type Type Presence Type Type Type Pedal Assign 1:EQ1 1:PEDAL PITCH 1:SUPER BENDER 8 types analog Distortion 2:PEDAL WAH 2:PITCH SHIFT 2:PITCH DLY...
  • Page 19 Setting Delay Time with Foot Switch (Tap Input) When using the delay effect type with EFF2 effect module, you can set the delay time to match the interval during which you step on Foot Switch 4. By using this function, you can easily set the delay time to match the music s tempo.
  • Page 20 Tap Input of Delay Time Using the BANK foot switch, turn the BANK foot switch LED OFF. When the BANK foot switch LED goes OFF, the tap input function for delay time is assigned to Foot Switch 4. For details about the BANK foot switch function in Edit mode, see NOTE page 23 .

  • Page 21: Storing Patches

    Storing Patches As long as you do not store to memory any patches edited in Edit mode, the original status will be returned when you select another patch. The following paragraphs describe how to store patches. EQ1/WAH EFF1 PARM 1 Sens Type Type...

  • Page 22: Control Through Exp/Vol Pedal

    CONTROL THROUGH EXP/VOL PEDAL By using the 3030 s in-built EXP/VOL pedal, you can control any effect parameter and EQ2 direct volume in realtime. For example, you can change the force of the distortion or increase the reverb time during performance.
  • Page 23 Press the PARAMETER key once to select Parameter 2 (Pedal Mode) . PARAMETER Depending on where the EXP/VOL pedal is stepped on, this parameter sets the kinds of changes for the parameter value of PARM 2 the assigned effect module. Using the VALUE +/–...

  • Page 24: Other Functions

    OTHER FUNCTIONS This section explains the 3030 special mode, and applications using the optional foot pedal or foot switch. Control Using FS01 (Manual Mode) With the optional foot switch FS01, you can use your foot to switch between the Play mode and the Manual (Edit) mode.
  • Page 25 Using the BANK foot switch, select the effect modules to assign to Foot Switches 1 – 4. The 3030 has seven types of effect modules, so these can be divided into the first half and second half for assigning to the Foot Switches 1 –...

  • Page 26: Control Using Fp01

    Control Using FP01 If you use the optional foot pedal FP01, you can use the FP01 as the volume pedal and the EXP/VOL pedal as the expression pedal. EQ1/WAH EFF1 PARM 1 Sens Type Type Presence Type Type Type Pedal Assign 1:EQ1 1:PEDAL PITCH 1:SUPER BENDER...

  • Page 27: Using Amp Simulator

    Using Amp Simulator The 3030 contains an amp simulator independent of the effect modules included in the patches. If you use the amp simulator, you will obtain realistic guitar amp sounds when monitoring with the headphones or audio system. EQ1/WAH EFF1 PARM 1 Sens...
  • Page 28 Returning to 3030 Factory Settings (All Initialize) All Initialize is a special function for returning all the patches in the USER group and the values of the TOTAL parameters to their factory settings. NOTE Keep in mind that any patches you have stored will be erased if you implement the All Initialize function. EQ1/WAH EFF1 PARM 1...

  • Page 29: Effect Types And Parameters

    EFFECT TYPES AND PARAMETERS This section explains all the Zoom Player 3030 s Effect Module 2: effect types and parameters. However, parameters EQ1/WAH (Equalizer 1/Wah) that are the same for other effect types are only explained in brief. This module includes a parametric equalizer for directly...

  • Page 30: Dist (Distortion)

    Enables selection from among four types of variations in the direction of the basic sound and the direction in Determines the point for producing the Zoom Noise which the frequency is moving. Reduction effect which reduces the noise during no input.
  • Page 31 (4) Bass 2: OD2 (Overdrive 2) Implements boost/cut for the bass frequency range (around 125 Hz). Gives the tube amplifier s unique, full overdrive sound. (5) Level Adjusts the overall output level of the module. 3: DIST1 (Distortion 1) The Level parameter is used for compensating the HINT HINT Gives a heavy distortion sound centering on the low range.
  • Page 32 PEDAL PITCH Modes and Pitch Shift Ranges (4) Shift Determines the direction in which the pitch is shifted. Pedal up Pedal down dn: The pitch lowers. Mode UP: The pitch rises. 1: Dirty bend (5) Balance -100 cent (Dirty BEND) Determines the balance between the effect sound and the 2: Harmonized choking direct sound.
  • Page 33 When the dynamic filter has been selected with 5: CHORUS Parameter 5 You can create a rich, warm ambience by adding a delay Parameter 2 Depth 0 – 10 sound longer than the FLANGER to the direct sound, and Parameter 3 Rate 1 –...

  • Page 34: Sfx (Special Effect)

    Explanation 9: METALLIC (2) Depth Sets the pitch for the start of pitch bend. (This is Ring modulator that makes a metallic sound. Picking alters regardless of the unit of measurement.) When minus, the the modulation wave form, so the modulated feeling is smaller the value the more the sound changes from the enhanced.
  • Page 35 12: HPS (Harmonized Pitch Shifter) 1: STEREO CHORUS This effect is for guitar only; it enables diatonic This is similar to Effect Module 1, but produces an harmonization for the specified scale. expansive sound in stereo, for the Stereo Chorus effect. Parameter 2 C, C# –...
  • Page 36 Explanation 1: HALL 2: ROOM (2) Time (x100) 3: PINGPONG DLY Determines delay time in 100 ms units. (3) TmFine (Time Fine) 1: HALL Determines the delay time in 1 ms units. The settings of (2) and (3) combine to produce the final delay time. This effect simulates the reverberation of a hall.

  • Page 37: Total (Total Parameter)

    (3) F.B (Feedback) When EFF1 and EFF2 are serially connected, the signal flow is as follows: Determines the amount of feedback for the delay sound. (4) Mode Determines the pattern for the Pingpong delay. 1: MONO DLY 2: PINGPONG DLY (5) Mix Determines the balance between the effect sound and the direct sound.

  • Page 38: Malfunction First, Check These Items

    MALFUNCTION? FIRST, CHECK THESE ITEMS. Check Remedy Problem Turn the power ON by following the • Is the AC adapter connected correctly instructions, "GETTING CONNECTED". and the power ON? • Is the INPUT jack correctly connected to the Connect them correctly by following the guitar, and the OUTPUT jack to the amplifier? instructions , "GETTING CONNECTED".

  • Page 39: Specification

    SPECIFICATIONS ZOOM PLAYER 3030 Number of effect program: 32types ( 7 modules ) Memory: USER PRESET 28 ( Total 56 patches ) 18-bit, 128-times oversampling, 4-ord ∆ ∑ converter A/D conversion: D/A conversion 16bit linear Sampling frequency: Fs = 31.25kHz...

  • Page 40: Usage And Safety Precautions

    Please keep this manual in a convenient place for future adapter. reference. When using the 3030 in an area with a different line voltage, please consult your local ZOOM distributor about acquiring a proper AC adapter. • Environment Avoid using your 1010 in environments where it will be exposed Caution •...

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