OPERATION MANUAL
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Contents
Usage and safety precautions…………… 2 Introduction ………………………………… 3 Terms used in this manual ……………… 3 Part names ………………………………… 4 Turning the power on …………………… 6 Display information ……………………… 7 Adjusting effects…………………………… 9 Using the output booster ………………… 17 Adjusting the master level ……………… 17 Using patches ……………………………… 18 Changing USB audio settings …………… 24 Changing various settings ……………… 27
Using the tuner …………………………… 33 Using rhythms……………………………… 39 Using the looper…………………………… 41 Using the pedal …………………………… 45 Setting the tempo ………………………… 46 Using as an audio interface……………… 47 Adjusting the pedal ……………………… 48 Restoring default settings and patches … 49 Updating the firmware …………………… 50 Troubleshooting …………………………… 53 Rhythm List ………………………………… 54 Specifications ……………………………… 55
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Usage and safety precautions
Safety Precautions
In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions that you must read to prevent accidents. The meanings of these symbols are as follows:
Something that could cause serious injury Warning or death.
Something that could cause injury or Caution damage to the equipment.
Other symbols
Required (mandatory) actions
Prohibited actions
Warning
Zoom G5n Patches
Operation using an AC adapter
Use only a ZOOM AD-16 AC adapter with this unit.
Do not do anything that could exceed the ratings of outlets and other electrical wiring equipment.
Alterations
Never open the case or attempt to modify the product.
Precautions
Product handling
Do not drop, bump or apply excessive force to the unit.
Be careful not to allow foreign objects or liquids to enter the unit.
Operating environment
Do not use in extremely high or low temperatures.
Do not use near heaters, stoves and other heat sources.
Do not use in very high humidity or near splashing water.
Do not use in places with excessive vibrations.
Do not use in places with excessive dust or sand.
AC adapter handling
Zoom G5n Manual User
When disconnecting the AC adapter from an outlet, always pull the body of the adapter itself.
During lightning storms or when not using the unit, disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet.
Connecting cables with input and output jacks
Always turn the power OFF for all equipment before connecting any cables.
Always disconnect all connection cables and the AC adapter before moving the unit.
Volume
Do not use the product at a loud volume for long period of time.
Usage Precautions
Interference with other electrical equipment
In consideration of safety, the has been designed to minimize the emission of electromagnetic radiation from the device and to minimize external electromagnetic interference. However, equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves could result in interference if placed nearby. If this occurs, place the and the other device farther apart. With any type of electronic device that uses digital control, including the , electromagnetic interference could cause malfunction, corrupt or destroy data and result in other unexpected trouble. Always use caution.
Cleaning
Use a soft cloth to clean the panels of the unit if they become dirty. If necessary, use a damp cloth that has been wrung out well. Never use abrasive cleansers, wax or solvents, including alcohol, benzene and paint thinner.
Malfunction
If the unit becomes broken or malfunctions, immediately disconnect the AC adapter, turn the power OFF and disconnect other cables. Contact the store where you bought the unit or ZOOM service with the following information: product model, serial number and specific symptoms of failure or malfunction, along with your name, address and telephone number.
Copyrights
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Introduction
More advanced user interface
We have made the stompbox-style user interface developed for our G series even more advanced. An Overview Display that allows you to see all the effects being used in the patch at a glance has been added to the 4 Unit Displays.
Detailed emulations of amp and cabinet characteristics
The delivers studio-quality sound with precise emulations of circuit operations and tube amp characteristics along with cabinets modeled using impulse responses.
Download new effects and patches
Our free Effects/Patch Manager software for Windows and MacOS allows you to regularly download new effects and patches created by ZOOM. For detailed information, see the ZOOM website (http://www.zoom.co.jp/downloads/).
Terms used in this manual
Patch
The can store up to 200 patches with effect parameter settings and ON/OFF states.
Bank
A set of four patches is called a 'bank'.
Unit
Each 'Unit' combines a Unit Display, 4 parameter knobs and a foot switch.
Large effect
An effect that uses multiple units is called a 'large effect'.
* A printed list of effect parameters is not included with the . Please download a copy from the ZOOM website. → http://www.zoom.co.jp/
Part names
Front panel
Overview Display
TYPE keys
Unit Display
Parameter knobs (In explanations, these will be shown like this:
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Footswitches FS1–FS4
TUNER switch
BANK/SCROLL switches
Mode switch
TAP switch
Rear panel
INPUT jack AUX IN jack | OUTPUT jacks |
Pedal switch
Portable | |
music player, etc. | Guitar amp |
Guitar | |
Monitor speakers |
Part names
Control knob/enter key
MENU key
MASTER LEVEL knob
Expression pedal
BOOST knob
TONE knob
CONTROL IN jack
PHONES jack | USB port |
POWER switch
DC 9V
AC adapter connector
Dedicated AC adapter (AD-16)
FP01/FP02
Headphones
Computer
Turning the power on
To turn the power on
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Using the eco setting
When eco mode is ON, the will automatically turn off if it is not used for 10 hours.
Display information
Display in STOMP mode
Overview Display
HINT
The effects currently shown on the 4 Unit Displays have white backgrounds.
Unit Display
Standard effect
Parameter names
Parameter values
Large effect
Parameter names
Parameter values
Switching unit display contents
Press to switch between showing parameters and effect names.
Display information
Display in MEMORY mode
Overview Display
Unit Display
Patch number | Patch name |
Adjusting effects
Press | to change to STOMP mode. | |
Turning effects ON/OFF
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[OFF] | [ON] |
NOTE
has special functions for some effect types. The parameter function assigned to is
shown on the Unit Display with white letters on a dark background.
Ordinary | 40-0 |
0/ 0' | 0/ 0' |
Selecting effect types
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Adjusting effects
NOTE
The allows you to combine up to 9 effects in whatever order you like. If limits on the processing
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Overview Display
Unit Display
Selecting effect categories
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HINT
While pressing and holding, press to change effect categories in reverse order.
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Adjusting effects
Adjusting parameters
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Scrolling effect displays
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Note about effect displays
You can check the effects the is using at a glance on the Overview Display. The effects currently shown on the Unit Displays have white backgrounds.
Adjusting effects
Adding effects
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t 5VSO to select ADD.
NOTE
If 9 effects are already in use, ADD will not be shown.
t 1SFTT to open the ADD screen.
t 5VSO | to select where the effect will be added. |
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Adjusting effects
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t 1SFTT to select the effect type.
Unit Display
Overview Display
Completing the addition of effects
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Adjusting effects
Deleting effects
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t 5VSO | to select the effect to delete. |
t 1SFTT .
t 1SFTT | to delete the effect. |
Adjusting effects
HINT
Turn | to cancel deletion. |
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t 1SFTT .
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Changing the effect order
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t 5VSO to select CHAIN.
t 1SFTT to open the CHAIN screen.
Adjusting effects
t 5VSO | to select the effect to swap. |
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t 5VSO | to swap with the next effect in the chain. |
t 1SFTT | to end selection of the effect. |
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Using the output booster
The output booster function affects the signal just before output, emulating a tube booster.
Setting the boost level
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NOTE
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Adjusting the audio quality
t 5VSO .
Knob centered
Frequencies are not adjusted.
Knob turned left
Low frequencies are emphasized.
Knob turned right
High frequencies are emphasized.
Adjusting the master level
t 5VSO | . |
NOTE
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