Zoom Player 3000B Specifications Page 1

BANKFUNCTIONVALUEADVANCED GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSORRIVENG BOXs/Gainking Gain)tack/Tonealking Mode)Level(MIC Level)VOLUME RTMPRE DRIVE RTMGain/TopTone/B

● 8ADVANCED GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSORIn Play mode, regardless of the selectable patches, the final volume output by the 3000 can be controlledby the Ma

You can switch the 3000 Effect mode OFF temporarily (this is called "bypass"), and monitor theinstrument's direct sound. This is a hand

● 10ADVANCED GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSORThe mute function temporarily turns the output OFF. If you have stepped for more than a second on the Foot Switch

The 3000 will enter the Bypass status, and you can use the autotunerfunction. The display will indicate "", and the module LEDs willlight.Th

● 12ADVANCED GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSORSet the internal standard pitch (calibration).The display will indicate "bP", and the module LEDs will

This section describes the basic operation of the Edit mode. The patches of the 3000 are made up from avariety of parameters that determine the sound

In Edit mode, the panel displays the following information: (1) Effect module ON/OFFWhen the effect modules are ON in a patch, their corresponding mod

In Edit mode, the effect modules can be switched on or off freely.15 ● In Edit mode, the module LEDs light for effect modules that arecurrently on. T

● 16ADVANCED GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSORYou can choose any parameter of an effect module and change the setting and value as desired. The flashing module

As long as you do not store in memory any patches edited in Edit mode, the original status will bereturned when you select another patch. The followin

Introduction ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1Names of Parts••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2Top Panel View •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2

● 18ADVANCED GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSORThe FUNCTION switch can be used to quickly activate muting or bypass, or to adjust the volume oreffect parameters

19 ● the BANK switch). 3: DELAY (TAP&HOLD) Allows tap input of the delay time and for operating the hold delayfeature. For details, please refer

● 20ADVANCED GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSORIn Manual mode, effect modules can be switched on and off individually during a performance. When theFUNCTION Mod

When the FUNCTION Mode parameter is set to "3: DELAY (TAP&HOLD)", the FUNCTION switchcan be used to set the delay time for patches using

● 22ADVANCED GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSORWhen the FUNCTION Mode parameter is set to "3: DELAY (TAP&HOLD)" and the HOLD effect typeis selecte

The 3000 incorporates a so-called RTM (real-time modulation) function which lets the user change effectparameters in real time, using the FUNCTION swi

● 24ADVANCED GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSORThe value set in this way becomes the reference setting for RTM. For every effect module and effect type, paramet

25 ● The RTM control target parameter changes gradually, causing achange in the sound quality of the patch. When the end point of thecontrol range (m

● 26ADVANCED GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSORVOLUME RTM is a function for controlling the input level to the EFFECT1 or EFFECT2 module usingthe FUNCTION switc

27 ● You can release the FUNCTION switch before the end of thecontrol range is reached. The setting will gradually return to theoriginal value. FUNCT

Thank you for selecting the ZOOM PLAYER 3000 (hereafter simply called the"3000").The 3000 is a multi-effect device with the following featur

The EFFECT1 module LED flashes. This is a global parameter that serves for turning the amp simulator onor off and to select the mode. • Amp Sim Mode i

All Initialize is a special function for returning all the patches in the USER group and the values of theglobal parameters to their factory settings.

The TALKING BOX effect is an effect type included in the PRE DRIVE effect module. It changes thesound of a guitar into sound resembling a human voice.

31 ● This parameter controls the input level from the MIC IN jack. Talk intothe microphone while playing your instrument to find the optimumposition.

The optional remote pedal RP01 allows use of its foot switch in place of the FUNCTION switch on the3000. The RP01 has two modes, which serve for diffe

33 ● This section describes how to use the RP01 for controlling the RTM parameter set for the patch. Before connecting the RP01, make sure that the 3

● 34ADVANCED GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSOR● When PEDAL-WAH (EQ module) or PEDAL-PITCH (EFFECT1module) is selected as effect type for the current patch, the

35 ● This section describes how to use the RP01 for operating the DELAY mode. Before connecting the RP01, make sure that the 3000 is turned off.Conne

● 36ADVANCED GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSORThis section explains all the Zoom Player 3000's effect types and parameters. However, parameters thatare th

Parameter 1 TYPE (Effect Type) The following eight effect types can be selected forthe MAIN DRIVE effect module. Type 1 OD (Overdrive) Type 2 B-OD (

● 2Names of PartsNames of PartsTop Panel View Rear Panel ViewADVANCED GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSORBANKFUNCTIONVALUEADVANCED GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSOR1.COMP

● 38ADVANCED GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSOR Type 1 OD (Overdrive) Tube-amp type overdrive distortion. This is avariation of the PRE DRIVE overdrive distort

Parameter 1 TYPE (Effect Type) The following four effect types can be selected forthe EQ effect module. Type 1 3-BAND EQ Type 2 PHASE (Phaser) Type

● 40ADVANCED GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSOR Parameter 1 TYPE (Effect Type) The following five effect types can be selected forthe EFFECT1 effect module. Ty

41 ● ADVANCED GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSOREffect Types and Parameters●Parameter 4 Shift ●Parameter 5 Mix (←RTM) Determines the mixing balance between ef

● 42ADVANCED GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSOR Parameter 1 TYPE (Effect Type) The following six effect types can be selected for theEFFECT2 module. Type 1 PITC

43 ● ADVANCED GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSOREffect Types and Parameters Type 5 TREM/PAN (Tremolo/Auto Panpot) This effect type combines a tremolo effect w

Type 1 NORMAL (Normal Delay) Conventional delay effect with a maximum delaytime of 2 seconds. ●Parameter 2 Time (x100 ms) Determines the delay time

45 ● ADVANCED GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSOREffect Types and ParametersREVERBThis effect module contains reverberation effects. It also comprises the Patch

● 46ADVANCED GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSORTroubleshootingProblemCheck RemedyNo Sound, or Extremely Small Sound• Is the AC adapter connected correctly an

47 ● ADVANCED GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSORTroubleshootingProblemCheck RemedyRP01 foot pedal cannot be used for RTM (including pedal wah and pedal pitch s

3 ● Connect the accessory AC adapter to the DC INPUT jack. The power tothe 3000 is ON when the AC adapter is plugged into a power outlet.Adjust the v

● 48ADVANCED GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSOREffect programs 37(35 effect types + Amp Simulator + ZNR)Effect modules 7 + AMP + ZNRPatch memory capacity USER 1

49 ● ADVANCED GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSORUSAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONSUSAGE AND SAFETYPRECAUTIONSUSAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONSIn this manual, symbols are

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The 3000 is a multi-effect processor featuring seven effect modules (effect blocks). Each effect module worksas a single effect, equivalent to a compa

Internal settings for the 3000 can be stored in memory and retrieved from memory in units called"patches".A patch is a combination of up to

The Play mode is for selecting a patch and playing. When you power up the 3000, it automaticallyactivates in Play mode, and the USER group's Bank

In the Play mode, you can play by choosing one of the patches from among the 80 types (40 USER grouppatches plus 40 PRESET patches) in memory. 7 ● Wh