Zoom PFX-9003 - User Manual

Operation Manual
Contents
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Terms Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Inserting the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Getting Connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Quick Guide (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Quick Guide (2) Using the tuner and rhythm functions . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Playing Patches (Play Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Display in play mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Selecting a patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Changing the sound of a patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the built-in mic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the rhythm function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Rhythm pattern list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using the Tuner (Tuner Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the chromatic tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using other tuning types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Changing the reference pitch of the tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using the Sampler Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Changing the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Patch configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Basic edit mode steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Changing a patch name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Storing and Swapping Patches (Store Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using the ARRM Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Other Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Returning the unit to the factory default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Turning the backlight off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Effect Types and Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
COMP module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
DRIVE module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
ZNR module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
EQ module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
MOD module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
REV module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
TOTAL module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
ARRM module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Patch list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Usage Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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Zoom PFX-9003 Specifications

General

Brand	Zoom
Model	PFX-9003
Category	Recording Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Safety Precautions

Warning and Caution Symbols

Explains symbols indicating dangerous matters and potential injury or death.

Power Requirements and Battery Operation

Quick Guide (1)

Power On and Volume Adjustment

Steps to power on the unit and adjust the playback volume.

Selecting Patches

Using PATCH keys and CURSOR keys to select patches and banks.

Storing Patches

How to save edited patch settings using STORE/EXECUTE.

Quick Guide (2)

Using the Tuner Function

How to activate the tuner mode by pressing the TUNER/BYPASS key.

Using the Rhythm Function

How to play and control rhythm patterns using the RHYTHM key.

Playing Patches (Play Mode)

Play Mode Display and Patch Selection

Explains display info and using PATCH keys to select patches and banks.

Adjusting Patch Sound with Sliders

Using sliders 1-3 to modify parameters like GAIN, MOD, and REV.

Adjusting Patch Level and Retaining Settings

Using CURSOR keys for level and importance of storing edits.

Using the Tuner (Tuner Mode)

Activating Chromatic Tuner

How to enter tuner mode via bypass or mute conditions.

Using the Sampler Function

Recording and Playback Modes

Choosing input source and starting/stopping recording.

Sample Playback and Repeat Options

Describes playback options and how to control sample playback.

Changing the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode)

Basic Edit Mode Steps

Procedure to enter edit mode and select a module to edit.

Module Selection and On;Off Control

Using CURSOR keys to select modules and TUNER/BYPASS to toggle them.

Changing Effect Type and Parameter Values

Changing a Patch Name

Storing and Swapping Patches (Store Mode)

Entering Store;Swap Mode and Selection

Selecting Target and Executing Operation

Using the ARRM Function

ARRM Parameter Assignments and Control Target

Setting Change Direction and Range

Other Functions

Returning to Factory Default Settings

Troubleshooting and Specifications

Troubleshooting Common Issues