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Operation Manual
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Usage Precautions Contents •Take care that no foreign objects (coins or pins etc.) or SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Usage Using the Effect Loop .............................. 41 liquids can enter the unit. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Precautions ..............................................2 MIDI Usage Examples ............................. 43 What you can do with MIDI ................... 43 Features .....................................
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Features Terms Used in This Manual Thank you for selecting the ZOOM G9.2tt (simply called the "G9.2tt" in this manual). The G9.2tt is a This section explains some important terms that are used throughout the G9.2tt documentation. sophisticated Multi Effect Processor with the following features. ■ Effect module 50 patches, groups A, b, U, and u offer a total of As shown in the illustration below, the G9.2tt can be 200 patc
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Controls and Functions Controls and Functions ■ Control section Top panel [GROUP/BANK] Display indicator ■ Control section ■ Pre-amp section ■ Accelerator section ■ Energizer section Parameter knobs [TYPE] knob 1 – 4 [PEDAL 1 SETTING] key [PEDAL 2 SETTING] key [EXIT] key [AMP SELECT/SYSTEM] key [BYPASS/TUNER] key [STORE/SWAP] key [PAGE] key ■ Pre-amp section [BASS] knob [MIDDLE] knob [LEVEL] knob [TREBLE] knob [CHANNEL A/B] keys [PRESENCE] knob BANK [W]/[Q] foot switches Function
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Power-On Getting Connected Connection example (3) (External effect connection) When an external effect is connected to the SEND/RETURN jacks, When connecting to an effect that settings such as effect on/off and send/return level can be stored has a rated input level of +4 dBm Refer to the examples shown below when making connections. as part of a patch. For details, see page 41. (rack-mount effect or similar), use the "+4 dBm" setting
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Quick Guide 1 (Play Mode/Manual Mode Operation) Quick Guide 1 (Play Mode/Manual Mode Operation) Pre-amp operation [Pre-amp section] This section explains various basic steps, allowing you to use the G9.2tt right away. Pre-amp The pre-amp section Mid range Ultra-high module allows you to adjust Distortion type boost/cut range boost/cut output level distortion type, [AMP TYPE] knob [LEVEL] knob [MIDDLE] knob [PRESENCE] knob Selecting a patch (play mode) intensity, and EQ for Imme
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Quick Guide 2 (Edit Mode/Store Mode Operation) Quick Guide 2 (Edit Mode/Store Mode Operation) Storing a patch (store mode) This section explains how to edit a selected patch and how to store the changes you have made. 1. In play mode, manual mode, or edit mode, press the [STORE/SWAP] key. [Display in store mode] Editing a patch (edit mode) Store source patch name Store target group name/bank number 1. Press the effect module key for the module to edit. NEWDrive NEWDrive £::PATCH PA
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Selecting Patches for Playing (Play Mode) Selecting Patches for Playing (Play Mode) HINT Adjusting the sound In play mode, you can select a patch by turning parameter knob 1. Immediately after you turn on the G9.2tt, it is always in the mode for selecting and using patches (play In play mode, you can use the knobs on the panel When you press a foot switch whose LED is lit, mode). The most recently used patch is automatically called up again. The various operation steps in play to adju
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Selecting Patches for Playing (Play Mode) Selecting Patches for Playing (Play Mode) The lit [STORE/SWAP] key indicates that one or ● [TUBE] control ● Clean - Tube Mix more items (including items not currently The patch level is a parameter that controls the This control adjusts the input signal gain of the This setting gives a mix of solid state clean displayed) have been changed from the output level of the respective patch. The setting tube circuit. Turning the control clockwise sound and t
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Selecting Patches for Playing (Play Mode) Switching Modules On and Off With Your Foot During Play (Manual Mode) position where distortion is not too audible, but you can set it higher when you purposely want to emphasize the tube distortion. The condition where foot switches 1 – 5 are used to switch the major modules in a patch on and off individually is called "manual mode". In this mode, the single effects of the G9.2tt can be controlled with ● [BOOST] control your foot like independent comp
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Switching Modules On and Off With Your Foot During Play (Manual Mode) Using the Internal Tuner (Bypass/Mute Condition) The G9.2tt incorporates a tuner function that supports regular chromatic tuning as well as special tuning. This section explains the steps for using the tuner. Using the chromatic tuner In manual mode, you can use foot switches 1 – 5 MUTE MUTE to switch the major effect modules on or off. The To use the chromatic tuner function, proceed as module/switch allocation is
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Using the Internal Tuner (Bypass/Mute Condition) Using the Internal Tuner (Bypass/Mute Condition) of "Using the chromatic tuner". The display shows the tuning indication. HINT Note E When the G9.2tt is turned off and on again, the 2. Turn parameter knob 2 to select the reference pitch will be reset to 440 Hz. tuner type. [GROUP/BANK] [GROUP/BANK] Note Note indicator indicator After the G9.2tt is turned on, the tuner reference 4. Play the open string of the indicated The available tun
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Changing the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode) Changing the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode) Effect module keys The condition where you can change the effect types and settings that make up a patch is called "edit mode". This section describes how to use this mode. [ZNR] key [EQ] key [MOD/EFX2] key [REVERB] key [WAH/EFX1] key [COMP] key [EXT LOOP] key [PRE-AMP] key [CABINET] key [DELAY] key [TOTAL/FUNCTION] key Patch configuration Basic edit mode steps a key to select a module, the key color changes
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Changing the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode) Changing the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode) is adjusted, the EQ module is automatically ● When PRE-AMP/EQ module is selected Parameter knobs 1 – 3 select characters as NOTE selected. follows. The PRE-AMP and EQ module parameters can The changes that you have made to a patch will The PRE-AMP, ZNR, and EQ modules allow always be adjusted with the knobs and keys of be lost when you select another patch. To keep separate parameter settings for the two
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Storing Patches and Banks (Store Mode) Storing Patches and Banks (Store Mode) Store/swap source group name/bank number This section explains how to use the store mode. In store mode, you can store edited patches in memory, or BANK U0 BANK U0 £::BANK BANK swap the store location of user group patches. Storing and swapping can also be carried out for entire or U1 BANK [W]/[Q] ™SSTORE? TORE?åUU1 1 é banks. The patches of the user groups can be returned to the factory default condition
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Storing Patches and Banks (Store Mode) Using the Expression Pedals 1. Turn power to the G9.2tt on while holding down the [STORE/SWAP] key. This section explains how to use the two built-in expression pedals of the G9.2tt. PRE-AMP module when moved in the vertical About the expression direction and the Rate parameter of the MOD/ EFX2 module when moved in the horizontal pedals The indication "All Initialize?" appears on the direction. It is also possible to control both at the display. same t
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Using the Expression Pedals Using the Expression Pedals 9. If required, store the patch. HINT Assigning control targets The available range setting depends on the to expression pedal 1 parameter selected in step 4. NOTE It is also possible to set "min" to a higher value Any changes in pedal settings will be lost when than "MAX". In that case, the parameter value This section describes how to assign a control you select a new patch. Be sure to store the patch will be minimum when the ped
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Using the Expression Pedals Using the Expression Pedals 8. To assign control targets for the 12. If required, store the patch. horizontal direction, turn the [TYPE] ■ When parameter knob 2 is operated knob to select one of the four NOTE PDL2-V:Target1 PDL2-V:Target1 é horizontal direction control targets Any changes in pedal settings will be lost when ™mmin= 50 in= 50 (P2H1 to P2H4). you select a new patch. Be sure to store the patch The display changes as follows. Minimum value if you wa
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Using the Expression Pedals Using the Expression Pedals The display indication changes as follows. ■ Adjusting expression pedal 2 PPDL Calibration DL Calibration 1. Hold down the [PEDAL 2 SETTING] PPDL Calibration DL Calibration PEDAL2-H...min PEDAL2-H...min key while turning on power to the PEDAL1...MAX PEDAL1...MAX unit. 4. Lift the stopper of expression pedal 2 The display indication changes as follows. to secure the pedal. Then turn the 3. Push expression pedal 1 fully down pedal fu
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Using the Function Foot Switches Using the Function Foot Switches Original sound Delay sound The G9.2tt provides two programmable function foot switches on the top panel. For each switch, you can Hold select a function from a range of options, assign it to the switch, and store the setting for each patch individually. This section describes how to assign functions to function foot switches 1/2. Function foot switch pressed Switch pressed again 1. In play mode, select the patch. ● PRE-AMP CH A/B
