Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PD-01 Zoom
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ZOOM Power Drive PD-01 Operation Manual INDEX Features--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2 Parts and Functi.
2 ZOOM Power Drive PD-01 Features Unprecedented warm and full overdrive A specially developed analog circuit provides totally unmuffled, natural-sounding distortion without any trace of stickiness or hollowness. This results in natural-sounding distortion which fully brings out picking nuances.
Sturdy metal chassis The rock-solid case made of aluminum not only looks good, it also can withstand the rigors of use on stage. It's low profile provides excellent stability. HIGH/LOW equalizer provides versatility The PD-01 features separate HIGH and LOW controls.
4 ZOOM Power Drive PD-01 7 Parts and Functions This section explains the various parts of the PD-01. 6 4 5 8 9 2 10 1 3.
IN jack The input of the unit acts as a power switch. When you connect the plug of the cable from the guitar here, the unit is turned on. OUT jack This is the output of the unit. Connect the plug of the cable going to the guitar amplifier or other effect device here.
6 ZOOM Power Drive PD-01 Connections How to connect the PD-01. Open cover of battery compartment and insert battery 1. Turn amplifier off and connect cable to guitar 2. Plug cable from guitar into IN jack of PD-01 3. Take care to snap the battery to the connector with correct polarity.
7 ZOOM Power Drive PD-01 Connect cable to OUT jack of PD-01 4. Connect another cable to the OUT jack of the PD-01. Make sure that the plug is inserted firmly. Raise volume 6. Turn power to the amplifier on, and raise the LEVEL control on the guitar and PD-01.
8 ZOOM Power Drive PD-01 Sound Samples This section shows some actual setting examples and gives information on amplifier settings. Standard overdrive sound Set the amplifier to clean sound without distortion. This will allow you to easily switch between clean sound and overdrive.
9 ZOOM Power Drive PD-01 Clean sound with a fat character When the clean tone of the amplifier lacks a bit of body, the PD-01 can provide improvement with very moderate settings. The GAIN setting is the key. When set to a point where distortion is barely noticeable, the sound will have more body and punch.
10 ZOOM Power Drive PD-01 PD-01 and Compact Effects This section shows how to use the PD-01 together with other compact effect devices. With compressor & chorus In this example, a compressor is inserted before the PD-01 for level-equalized overdrive sound.
11 ZOOM Power Drive PD-01 PD-01 and Multi-Effects This section shows how to use the PD-01 together with multi-effect devices such as the GFX-4. Creating drive sound with PD-01 only When using a multi-effect device with the PD-01, the PD-01 should be connected before the other device.
12 ZOOM Power Drive PD-01 No sound. Are connections to the IN and OUT jacks reversed? Check the connections. Is a battery inserted? If there is no battery in the unit and the AC adapter is not used, there will be no sound. Insert a fres h battery, or connect the AC adapter.
13 ZOOM Power Drive PD-01 Battery gets used up very quickly. Power to the PD-01 gets turned on when a plug is inserted in the IN jack. In this condition, current is drawn from the battery regardless of whether the effect is switched on or off. When not using the unit, be sure to disconnect the plug from the IN jack.
14 ZOOM Power Drive PD-01 Specifications Foot switch GAIN control LEVEL control HIGH control LOW control Standard monaural phone jack Rated input impedance: 470 kilohms Rated input level: -20 dBm Stan.
15 ZOOM Power Drive PD-01 Usage Precautions Electrical interference The PD-01 has been designed to minimize emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and to minimize susceptibility to external interference.
16 ZOOM Power Drive PD-01 Safety Pr ecautions In this manual, important information that is intended to prevent the danger of injury to persons and damage to equipment is marked with special symbols. The meaning of these symbols is explained below. Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard-free use of the PD-01.
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