Zoom G5 1, 2

Updating the ﬁrmware

To download the latest ﬁrmware

Updating the ﬁrmware

•VisittheZOOMWebsite(http://www.zoom.co.jp).

•

Conﬁrm that the POWER switch is set to OFF and the AC adapter is connected.

•Connectthe to a computer using a USB cable.

•Launchthe versionupdateapplication on yourcomputer,and executethe

update.

•TheVERSIONUPDATEscreenappears.

•Whilepressingboth and , set the POWER switch to ON.

1To use the version updating function

2To update the firmware

• OpentheGLOBALmenutocheckthecurrentrmwareversions.(Seepage23.)

HINT

• SeetheZOOMwebsiteforinstructionsabout

how to use the application.

HINT

NOTE

• DonotdisconnecttheUSB cablewhilethe

ﬁrmware is being updated.

Contents

Main OPERATION MANUAL Contents Usage and safety precautions Usage and safety precautions Caution Precautions Interference with other electrical equipment Cleaning Introduction Terms used in this manual Part names Part names Front panel Rear panel Computer Part names Front panel Rear panel Computer Page Turning the power on To turn the power on Using the POWER switch eco setting Display information Home Screens show the current patch Edit Screens show parameters being edited Adjusting effects 1 2 3 4 Adjusting effects EDIT 5 ) Example: If you press Press . About scrolling the effects 1 2 3 Z-PEDAL To choose the pedal direction to be set Set the parameter range that the pedal can adjust. To select the controlled parameter 1 2 Selecting patches 3 PATCH SELECT 4 Storing Patches 1 To store a patch or swap with a different patch 2 STORE/SWAP 3 To change the bank where stored/swapped 4 To change the patch number where stored/swapped 1 3 2 TOTAL 5 4 6 Changing Various Settings 1 2 GLOBAL 3 To set the tempo by tapping 4 7 6 5 Changing Various Settings GLOBAL 8 Turn on Effect 4. Press . Press of Effect 3. 10 1 2 3 Using the Tuner TUNER 4 Press , or . Playtheopenstringthatyouwanttotuneandtuneit. Turn on Effect 2. 5 1 2 3 RHYTHM 4 5 6 Using the Looper Using the Looper Turn of Effect 1. Turn of Effect 2. 1 2 Pressandhold for a second. 3 Manual Use the footswitch to start and stop recording. 4 If set to Manual If set to a note mark 5 6 To start overdubbing 7 To end overdubbing To adjust the volume of the looped phrase 8 9 To change the looper settings To activate the UNDO function To select the STOP MODE Using the TUBE BOOSTER 1 2 3 To adjust the amount of boost from the TUBE BOOSTER Using Audio Interface Functions This unit can be used with computers running the following operating systems Compatible OS Quantization (bit-rate) Sampling frequency 1 2 3 VERSION UPDATE Adjusting the Z-Pedal 1 2 To adjust the vertical torque To adjust the horizontal torque Effect Types and Parameters Effect Types and Parameters 006 ZNR ZOOM's unique noise reduction cuts noise during pauses in playing without affecting the tone. CombFLTR 012 GraphicEQ 013 AutoWah This effect varies wah in accordance with picking intensity. Resonance 017 M-Filter 014 This effect varies the resonance lter frequency according to picking intensity. Page Page Page 044 DELUXE-R BG CRUNCH 049 VX COMBO Page Page 063 ALIEN REVO-1 064 This simulates the high-gain sound of the Engl Invader, which features a powerful low-end. This simulates the high-gain sound of a Krank Revolution 1 Plus. Page 075 Ensemble PitchSHFT 081 DynaFLNGR 082 MonoPitch MojoRolle 085 084 BendCho 089 MonoSynth ModDelay This delay effect allows the use of modulation. 095 094 TapeEcho Page 103 PhaseDly This effect applies a phaser to a delayed sound. FS InputMute 104 TrgHldDly This delay samples and holds using picking as the trigger. TiledRoom 108 HD Reverb Page Page Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Pedal max Pedal min Color Troubleshooting No sound or very low volume There is a lot of noise The sound distorts strangely/has an odd timbre An effect is not working Specications Rhythm List Rhythm List FCC regulation warning (for U.S.A.) For EU Countries Page Page Page Page Cubase LE installation Connections and preparation Use Cubase LE to record Connect this unit to the computer using a USB cable. USB/Cubase LE Startup GuideUSB/Cubase LE Startup Guide Cubase LE installation MacOS X Windows Connections and preparation Use Cubase LE to record Cubase LE installation MacOS X Cubase LE installation 3. 2. Windows