Operation Manual
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1. A A P Cn A an A P Hyper Lead HL O1 Operation Manual UREBLE meee apShStss RANGE BASS O G GAIN LEVEL 5 ZOOM Hyper Lead HL O1 Q FeatureS ceeccccceccccccccccccccccccccce 2 Parts and Functions es ceereeereeerees 4 Connections s esessesereeseesereereese 6 Sample Settings ceseeeecceeeeeees 8 Connection Examples With Compact EGGS c rerees teisene re STan e Se 10 Connection Examples With Multi Effects eeeeeeeeecceeeeeeeee 11 Troubleshooting seeeeeeeeeees 12 Specifications seeeeeeeeeeceeeeees 14 Usage Precautions sreseeeeeeeeee 15 Safety Precautions sesesesesecesese 16 Thank you for selecting the ZOOM Hyper Lead HL 01 hereafter simply called the HL 01 The HL 01 is a high performance compact distortion unit developed with input from top level professional musicians the worldwide It reflects ZOOM s rich expertise with analog circuitry and has many attractive features Smooth and solid high gain sound Newly developed analog triple gain circuit is ideal for a wide range of playing styles and applications From lead guitar to backing the HL 01 opens up a world of distortion possibilities Natural and smooth sounding distortion in the all important midrange creates impressively solid guitar sound 3 band equalizer with superb effectiveness In addition to the BASS and TRE2. ANGE BASS a Fast d S AN NN AIN JAN These settings are great for quick finger work With the ES A ae i BASS control turned slightly down and the TREBLE i tae aa control slightly up you get a clear distinct sound N JZ suitable for picking solos Adjust the TREBLE control GAIN LEVEL according to the characteristics of the instrument To get oee races a more crunchy character turn down the GAIN control TREBLE MIDDLE RANGE BASS E Glitter midrange Santapan iae a a a eaaa ai ZOOM Hyper Lead HL 01 9 midrange gives a glittery sound great for rhythm guitar or power chords You can use the RANGE control to fine tune the effect GAIN LEVEL Connection Examples With Compact Effects This section shows how to use the HL 01 together with other compact effect devices E Combination with chorus effect GAIN 6 TREBLE 6 MIDDLE 7 RANGE 6 BASS 4 2606000180 E Combination with short delay GAIN 5 TREBLE 5S MIDDLE 5 RANGE 5 BASS 5 10 In this example the chorus uses a light modulation depth setting at a fairly slow rate speed to achieve a light airy sound Make sure not to set the chorus modulation too high Guitar solos and arpeggios in LA rock style sound great with this setup Using a single delay with short delay time can give more body to the sound A delay time setting of about 30 to 40 milliseconds is suitable and the level of the delay sound shou
3. BLE controls the HL 01 features a parametric midrange control whose turnover point can be adjusted This gives you full control over the most important frequency range for each instrument letting you stress a characteristic or reduce overlapping ranges The TREBLE and BASS controls are tuned to allow spot on adjustments of high range sparkle and low end energy 2 ZOOM Hyper Lead HL QT sean te a Amazing low noise design Designed from the ground up for optimum performance the HL 01 uses only strictly selected parts For an effect without built in noise reduction the low noise level of the HL 01 is truly amazing Mechanical switch for true bypass On off switching is performed using a mechanical foot switch which operates smoothly and gives tactile feedback In the bypass position the guitar signal is passed through without any alteration Sturdy metal chassis The rock solid case made of aluminum not only looks good it also can withstand the rigors of use on stage or rough handling during transport Stability is excellent ensuring that the unit will not topple over while in use pS a ie SS a aes eh a Sa a a ae eS ZOOM Hyper Lead HL 01 3 Parts and Functions This section explains the various parts of the HL 01 EEZ lao ote es CGH eae a ZOOM D fo Hyper Lead HL O1 4 ZOOM Hyper Lead H
4. LO nie le eaea Q GAIN control This control adjusts the distortion gain Turning it clockwise increases the distortion intensity TREBLE control This control adjusts the high frequency range Turning the control clockwise makes the sound brighter and sharper MIDDLE control This control adjusts the middle frequency range Turning the control emphasizes or attenuates the range selected with the RANGE control RANGE control Adjusts the turnover frequency for the MIDDLE control BASS control This control adjusts the low frequency range Turning the control clockwise makes the sound more solid and heavy Q LEVEL control This control adjusts the output signal level Turning the control clockwise increases the volume IN jack This is the input of the unit and it also acts as a power switch When you connect the plug of the cable from the guitar 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 AC adapter jack When powering the unit from the AC adapter insert the plug from the adapter into this jack Be sure to use only the dedicated AC adapter for the unit Zoom AD 0006 When the AC adapter is connected the HL 01 will always be ON regardless of whether a cable is plugged into the IN jack Indicator Lights up when the HL 01 effect is active When the remaining battery capacity is gett
5. ath could result This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous matters If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way bodily injury and damage to the equipment could result Caution Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard free use of the HL 01 About power e Since power consumption of this unit is fairly high we recommend the use of an AC adapter whenever possible When powering the unit from a battery use only an alkaline type AC adapter operation Be sure to use only an AC adapter which supplies 9 V DC 300 mA and is equipped with a center minus plug Zoom AD 0006 The use of an adapter other than the specified type may damage the unit and pose a safety hazard e Connect the AC adapter only to an AC outlet that supplies the rated voltage required by the adapter e When disconnecting the AC adapter from the AC outlet always grasp the adapter itself and do not pull at the cable e Tf the unit is not to be used for a long time disconnect the AC adapter from the outlet Battery operation e Use a generic 9V dry battery 6F22 alkaline or manganese e The HL 01 cannot be used for recharging e Pay close attention to the labeling of the battery to make sure you choose the correct type e Ifthe HL 01 is not to be used for an extended period of time remove Warning 416 ZOOM Hyper Lead HL 01 the battery from the unit If batteries leakage has occurr
6. ed wipe the battery compartment and the battery terminals carefully to remove all remnants of battery fluid e While using the unit the battery compartment cover should be closed Environment A Avoid using your HL 01 in environments where it will be exposed to Extreme temperature e High humidity or moisture Excessive dust or sand e Excessive vibration or shock Caution Handling Since the HL 01 is a precision electronic device avoid applying excessive force to the controls Do not operate the keys or controls with your foot e Make sure that no foreign objects coins or pins etc or liquids can enter the unit Be sure to turn the power to all equipment off before making connections Before moving the unit turn the power off and disconnect all cables and the AC adapter Caution Alterations Never open the case of the HL 01 or attempt to modify the product in any way since this can result in damage to the uni Caution A A A aA P P m M A E CATCH US IF YOU CAN ZOOM CORPORATION NOAH Bldg 2 10 2 Miyanishi cho Fuchu shi Tokyo 183 0022 Japan PHONE 81 42 369 7116 FAX 81 42 369 7115 Web Site http www zoom co jp Printed in Japan HL 01 5000 2
7. er AD 0006 is recommended Distortion is not strong enough Sound is not clear e Are controls on HL 01 and guitar set correctly Turn up the GAIN control and the TREBLE MIDDLE RANGE or BASS control on the HL 01 Try to fully turn up the level and tone controls of the guitar Is another effect device being used When using an effect device between the HL 01 and the guitar check the battery volume and cable of that device Cannot produce the desired sound e Are controls set to extreme positions First set all controls to center and start with slight adjustments Is the playing technique suitable The audible result of using the HL 01 depends on various different factors Hardware such as effect devices guitar and amplifier of course must be considered but technique such as picking and fingering are also important Try varying your style to check the effect eS eh seals ZOOM Hyper Lead HL 01 43 Specifications Controls Input Output Power requirements Battery life External Dimensions Weight Supplied accessories Foot switch GAIN control LEVEL control TREBLE control BASS control MIDDLE control RANGE control Standard monaural phone jack Rated input impedance 470 kilohms Rated input level 20 dBm Standard monaural phone jack Rated output impedance 10 kilohms or more Rated input level 10 dBm Battery 6F22 9 V or AC adapter AD 0006 9 V DC 300 mA center minus Continuous o
8. ing low indicator brightness decreases Foot switch Switches the HL 01 effect on and off Battery compartment A 9V battery 6F22 can be inserted here dieeten ois ZOOM Hyper Lead HL 01 5 This section explains how to connect the HL 01 Turn amplifier off and connect 022 compartment and insert battery Make sure to insert the battery to the connector with correct polarity 1 Open cover of battery Make sure that the plug is inserted fully into the OUT jack of the guitar Plug cable from guitar into IN on jack of HL 01 Insert the cable from the guitar into the IN jack of the HL 01 This turns the 6 ZOOM Hyper Lead AL O4 encase a i a ela et i eee lat Connect cable to OUT jack Turn amplifier on and raise of HL 01 volume Connect another cable to the OUT jack of the HL 01 Turn power to the amplifier on and adjust the Make sure that the plug is inserted firmly ee volume to a suitable level using the controls in the following sequence 1 Volume control on guitar OO 2 LEVEL control on HL 01 3 Volume control on amplifier O Connect output cable to amplifier ATTENTION Make sure that the amplifier is turned off and the volume is turned down Then plug the cable from the OUT f TOA ES If steps are performed jack of the tT mt gy in reverse order there is HL 01 to the IN 3 go a danger of damage to jack of the i the amplifier or amplifier speake
9. ld be slightly lower than the level of the original sound This setup is good for riffs and solos Connection Examples With Multi Effects This section shows how to use the HL 01 together with multi effect devices such as the ZOOM GFX 4 or GFX 8 E Connecting HL 01 before multi effect device In this example the connection sequence is HL 01 E Using send return loop of multi effect SEND j RETURN e OOD PLL6 oO lOe o TADE o o Oo olo a PLE GEIS o 41 2 3 4 gt multi effect gt amplifier Distortion is produced by the HL 01 and distortion effects of the multi effect device are bypassed By connecting the HL 01 in the send return loop of a multi effect device such as the ZOOM GFX 8 the HL 01 can be used as if it were a part of the other device You can switch the HL 01 on and off using patch programs of the multi effect ZOOM Hyper Lead HL 01 44 Troubleshooting If there seems to be a problem with the unit check the following points first No sound e Are connections to the IN and OUT jacks reversed Check the connections e Is the battery exhausted Insert a fresh battery e Is the AC adapter connec
10. peration approx 26 hours alkaline or 8 hours manganese 127 D x 98 W x48 H mm 720 g including battery Instruction manual QdBm 0 775 Vrms Warranty card Battery 6F22 9V Design and specifications subject to change without notice BEA ZOOM Hyper Lead HL O1 arni a e e e aa Usage Precautions E Electrical interference E Cleaning For safety considerations the HL 01 has been Use a soft dry cloth to clean the HL 01 If designed to provide maximum protection necessary slightly moisten the cloth Do not against the emission of electromagnetic use abrasive cleanser wax or solvents such radiation from inside the device and as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol since protection from external interference these may dull the finish or damage the However equipment that is very susceptible surface to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves should not be placed Please keep this manual in a convenient near the HL 01 as the possibility of place for future reference interference cannot be ruled out entirely gE a ea a ca E a Se ZOOM Hyper Lead HL O1 45 Safety Precautions In this manual symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented The meanings of these symbols are as follows This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters If users ignore this symbol and handle the Warning device the wrong way serious injury or de
11. rs Always follow the above sequence Serap Eaa aaae ee e a ZOOM Hyper Lead HL 01 7 Sample Settings This section shows some actual setting examples When experimenting you should set the Use the LEVEL control on the HL 01 to gain and drive controls on the amplifier so compensate for the level difference between that it does not distort excessively the effect on and bypass condition E Almighty drive sound TREBLE MIDDLE RANGE BASS TREBLE MIDDLE RANGE BASS 8 ZOOM Hyper Lead HL OT nit ee a a With all controls in the center position the HL 01 provides a standard drive sound suitable for many applications ranging from lead solos to rhythm backing GAIN LEVEL E Half pedal sound with prominent midrange With the TREBLE and BASS controls turned slightly down and the MIDDLE control raised a bit the midrange is emphasized This results in a peaky sound GAIN LEVEL similar to pedal wah in about midway position TREBLE MIDDLE RANGE BASS This is a heavy distortion sound achieved by turning the GAIN control all the way up and slightly raising the midrange Even with deep distortion the sound will stay stable and well defined The fat sound is suited for riffs and rhythm guitar Adjust the MIDDLE and RANGE controls according to the characteristics of the GAIN LEVEL instrument TREBLE MIDDLE R
12. ted Make sure that the AC adapter is connected correctly e ls guitar or amplifier volume or LEVEL control of HL 01 turned down Raise the volume Noise is heard 12 e Are several distortion effects used in series Excessive compressor settings can also result in ZOOM Hyper Lead HL 01 noise Turn on only the currently used devices Is the cable of good quality Low quality cables can cause noise Use a short good quality cable Is the unit used in the vicinity of a computer monitor refrigerator fluorescent lamp motor or similar device The guitar or cable can pick up noise from such devices In case of problems increase the distance to such devices Is an AC adapter other than the specified type used Be sure to use only the dedicated AC adapter AD 0006 Battery gets used up very quickly e Is a plug inserted in the IN jack Power to the HL 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 e Is a manganese battery being used The use of an alkaline battery rather than manganese is recommended The initially supplied battery is for checking only and may have a short service life When mounting the HL 01 on an effect board or similar powering it with the AC adapt
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