Zoom G3n User Manual

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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 …………………………… 8
Using patches ……………………………… 16
Adjusting the master level ………………… 22
Changing various settings ………………… 23
Using the tuner ……………………………… 28
Using rhythms ……………………………… 34
Using the looper …………………………… 36
Using the pedal ……………………………… 41
Using the tap tempo function …………… 44
Restoring default settings and patches …… 46
Updating the rmware ……………………… 47
Troubleshooting …………………………… 49
Rhythm List ………………………………… 50
Specications ……………………………… 51
OPERATION MANUAL
Contents
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Zoom G3n Specifications

General

Built-in display	Yes
Best uses	Acoustic guitar, Bass guitar, Electric guitar, Universal
Product color	Black
Nominal input level	119 dB
Sound effects quantity	127
6.35 mm (1⁄4-inch) input	2
6.35 mm (1⁄4-inch) output	1
AC input voltage	9 V
Power source type	AC

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	181 mm
Width	234 mm
Height	58 mm
Weight	1280 g

Summary

Safety Precautions and Usage Guidelines

Safety Precautions

Highlights symbols and warnings to prevent accidents, injury, or equipment damage.

Usage Precautions

Details precautions for electrical interference, cleaning, and handling malfunctions.

Adjusting Effects: Basic Operations

Turning Effects On/Off

Explains how to toggle individual effects ON or OFF using the footswitches.

Adjusting Effects: Parameters and Scrolling

Adjusting Effect Parameters

Details how to adjust individual effect parameters using the control knobs.

Adjusting Effects: Adding Effects

Adding a New Effect

Step-by-step guide to adding an effect to the current effect chain.

Deleting Effects

Removing an Effect

Procedures for deleting an effect from the current effect chain.

Changing Effect Order

Reordering Effects

Instructions on how to change the sequence of effects in the chain.

Using Patches: Selection

Switching Between Patches

How to select different preset or user patches using footswitches.

Using Patches: Saving and Swapping

Saving Patches

How to save current effect settings as a new patch.

Adjusting Master Level

Setting Overall Output Volume

How to adjust the main output volume of the unit.

Using the Tuner: Activation

Activating the Tuner

How to turn the built-in guitar tuner on using footswitches.

Using the Tuner: Tuning Process

Tuning a Guitar

Instructions for tuning strings using chromatic and other tuner types.

Using the Tuner: Settings

Accessing Tuner Settings

Using the Tuner: Pitch Calibration

Changing Standard Pitch

How to set the reference tuning pitch (e.g., 440Hz).

Using the Tuner: Tuner Types

Changing Tuner Type

How to select different tuner modes like Chromatic or Open tunings.

Using the Tuner: Flat Tuning

Configuring Flat Tuning

How to enable drop tuning by semitones.

Using the Looper: Selection and Recording

Selecting the Looper

How to choose a looper type (mono, stereo, 1-unit, 2-unit).

Recording Phrases

How to start recording audio phrases for looping.

Using the Looper: Playback and Overdubbing

Loop Playback Control

Overdubbing Phrases

Using the Looper: Phrase Deletion

Deleting Phrases

How to remove recorded audio phrases from the looper.

Using the Looper: Setting Functions

Setting Looper Recording Time

Setting the UNDO Function

Using the Looper: Playback and Volume

Setting Loop Playback Stop Mode

Adjusting Looper Volume

Using the Pedal: G3Xn Expression Pedal

Selecting Pedal Effects

Using the Pedal: Calibration and Torque

Calibrating Pedal Sensitivity

How to calibrate the expression pedal's response and range.

Adjusting Pedal Torque

Using the Tap Tempo Function

Enabling Tap Tempo

How to activate the tap tempo feature for synchronizing effects.

Using the Tap Tempo Function: Tempo Setting

Setting the Tempo

How to input the desired tempo by tapping.

Restoring Default Settings

Initializing the Unit

How to reset all settings, patches, and parameters to factory defaults.

Updating the Firmware: Process

Updating Firmware

Steps to download and install the latest firmware from the ZOOM website.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

No Sound or Low Volume

Solutions for problems with audio output levels.

Excessive Noise

Effect Not Working

Expression Pedal Issues