Zoom G3 - Troubleshooting Common Issues; Unit Power and Audio Issues; Noise, Distortion, and Pedal Problems; Recording and Battery Issues

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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
The unit will not turn ON
t Confirm that the POWER switch is set
to "ON". When using bus power, set the
switch to "OFF" before connecting the
USB cable.
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still have a charge.
No sound or very low volume
t$IFDLUIFDPOOFDUJPOT→P4–5).
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→P16).
t"EKVTUUIFNBTUFSMFWFM
→P20).
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W hen a d ju s tin g th e vol ume w i th a n
expression pedal, make sure that a suitable
volume setting has been set with the
pedal.
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(→P26).
There is a lot of noise
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The sound distorts strangely/has an odd timbre
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the output equipment (→P21).
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to the type of guitar pickups or the device
connected directly to the
/
(→P5).
An effect is not working
t If the e f fe c t p r o c e s si n g c ap ac i t y is
exceeded, “ DSP Full! ” appears on the
effect graphic. In this case, the effect is
bypassed (→P10) .
The expression pedal is not working well
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(→P18).
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→P37).
The recorded level in a DAW is low
t$IFDLUIFSFDPSEJOHMFWFMTFUUJOH→P25).
Batteries lose their charge quickly
t$ P O G J S N  U I B U  Z P V  B S F  O P U  V T J O H
manganese batteries. Alkaline batteries
should provide 6 hours of continuous
operation.
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→P23).
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enable the remaining charge to be shown
more accurately.