Connections / Functions and Controls

Controls and Functions / Connections

Top Panel

Rear Panel / Connections

INPUT jack

Serves for connecting the output of the pickup (preamplifier) attached to an acoustic guitar, or the output of an electric guitar.

When the 504 II is operated on batteries, the unit will be turned on when a plug is inserted in this jack.

[Setting the input gain]

When using a magnetic pickup, a single-coil electric guitar, or any other pickup with low output level, the input gain can be raised as follows.

Turn the 504 II on while holding down the foot switch [].

The indication "HI-GAIN" scrolls on the display, and the input gain is set to high.

The input gain setting is not stored in the NOTE internal memory. Repeat the setting as

required every time you turn the unit on.

DC 9V (AC adapter) jack

To use the 504 II on AC power, plug an AC adapter (ZOOM AD-0006) with a rated output of 9 volts DC, 300 mA (center minus plug) into this jack. When a plug is inserted in this jack, the 504 II is turned on.

Controls and Functions / Connections

[PLAY/EDIT] selector

This knob serves for switching between play mode (in which you use the patches for playing) and edit mode (where you can edit patches to your liking).

[+]/[-] keys

Serve for switching banks up and down, adjusting parameters, and other functions.

[STORE] key

Serves for storing edited patches, copying patches to another location, and other functions.

Display

Shows patch numbers, setting values, and other information required for operation of the 504 II.

[]/[] foot switches

These switches are used for selecting patches, controlling the tuner, and other functions.

CONTROL IN jack

Serves for connection of the optional foot switch (FS01) or expression pedal (FP01/FP02).

OUTPUT jack

This stereo phone jack serves for connection to the guitar amplifier. It is also possible to plug a pair of stereo headphones into this jack, or to use a Y cable for sending the output to two amplifiers.

Connections / Functions and Controls

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