Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 508 Zoom
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Thank you for selecting the ZOOM 508 (hereafter simply called the " 508 "). Please take the time to read this manual carefully so you can get the most out of your 508 and ensure optimum performance and reliability . Retain this manual for future reference.
• P A TCH A group of the settings for a certain effect type is called a P A TCH. The 508 comes with 24 preset patches which can be changed (edited) by the user . • BANK The 508 calls up patches in sets of four , called a "bank". The 508 has memory capacity for 24 patches.
The 24 patches can be easily selected by pressing the patch pedals. The right patch pedal switches to the next patch and the left patch pedal switches to the previous patch.
In the initial setting, the patch pedal switches all patches in order , regardless of the bank divisions. The bank hold function limits switching to the four patches within a bank. When this function is activated, the patch pedals switch in order between the patches in the current bank only .
The 508 comes with 24 predefined patches. However , the 508 offers many more possibilities for combining effects in innovative ways. T o discover these possibilities, we recommend that you try changing the parameters (elements that make up patches) to create your own patches.
If you have edited (altered) a patch and turn the 508 off without storing the patch, the patch will revert to its old setting. T o store an edited patch, use the following simple procedure. Storing can be carried out in both Play mode and Edit mode. After you have edited the patch, press the STORE key .
An important point after buying a device Zoom 508 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Zoom 508 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Zoom 508 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Zoom 508 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Zoom 508 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Zoom 508, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Zoom 508.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Zoom 508. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Zoom 508 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
