Zoom B6 User manual

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Multi-Effects Processor
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Turning the power on
By default, ECO mode is set to ON, so the power will automatically turn off if no use occurs for 10 hours. ECO mode can
also be turned OFF.
Making connections
Impedance switches
Use with ordinary electric
basses
Use with acoustic basses that
have piezo pickups
Select the input channel to use.

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To prevent noise and
malfunction, connect
powered monitors
and bass amps before
turning the power on.
Headphones
Powered monitors Bass amp
Tuning
Press and hold to activate the
tuner. Press again to deacti-
vate the tuner.
• Play the open string that you want to
tune.
• The nearest note name and pitch
detuning will be shown.
• Tune the string so that lights
green.

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Bypassing
Adjusting the EQ and volume of a bass amp, for example, is easier if the B6 effects are
bypassed.
EFX BYPASS This bypasses the effects section.
(Only the DI section is used.)
ALL BYPASS This bypasses everything.
Unlit This bypasses nothing.
Selecting a PLAY MODE for the play style
The touchscreen and footswitch functions change according to the selected play mode.
EFFECTBOARD
This shows the effects and amp model used in the patch memory. Effects can be turned on/
off with the footswitches.
Turn on/off the effects that correspond to the footswitches.

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• Tap to select patch
memories.
• Tap a and then tap an effect
icon to assign or unassign that
effect to that footswitch.
■ Changing effect settings
Open the menu and tap the icons to
change various settings.
Swipe up to close the menu.
Swipe left and
right to change
menu pages.
■ Adjusting effect parameters
Tap to return to the previ-
ous screen.
Adjustable parameters and current settings

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■ Reordering effects
■ Adding effects
■ Deleting effects
■ Replacing effects
If an effect is selected that would cause the
processor to exceed 100%, the effect will
not be selected and the following message
will appear before the previous screen
reopens.

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BANK/PATCH
Footswitches can be used to select patch memories with saved effect and amp model
parameters and on/off settings.
Banks are groups of 4 patch memories.
Patch memories can also be
selected by swiping the touch-
screen up and down.
These select patch memories.
These select banks.

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MEMORY
The 4 patch memories in a bank can be shown by name and selected using the footswitches.
Tap to select banks.
These select patch memories.

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LOOPER
Played phrases can be recorded to create loops.
Looper settings can be changed by
turning the parameter knobs and
sliding and tapping icons on the
touchscreen.
Using an SD card, loops can be
recorded for longer times and
saved. Loops on the SD card can
also be recalled for playback and
overdubbing.
Operate the looper.

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Playing along with a rhythm
Pattern Tempo Volume
Tap to return to the previ-
ous screen.
Swipe left and
right to change
menu pages.

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Selecting the DI TYPE
The direct input section of the B6 has four selectable types that reproduce the characteris-
tics of vacuum tube and solid-state DIs.
The DI section affects the output of both the XLR (BALANCED) and AMP OUTPUT jacks.
Bass ampPA mixer, etc.
TUBE-1 Vacuum tube DI character with rich
harmonics and thick low frequencies
TUBE-2 Vacuum tube DI character with a
clear attack and tight low frequencies
SOLID STATE-1
Solid-state DI character with moder-
ate compression and a sharp tone
SOLID STATE-2
Solid-state DI character with a clear
tone and little distortion
Unlit DI section off

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Functions of parts
①PLAY MODE selection section
Use this to select the B6 play mode. (The
selected mode lights.) Use each mode
as needed while playing.
②Parameter knobs
Use these to adjust effect parameters
and make various settings.
③Touchscreen
Operate the touchscreen to select and
set patch memories as well as to make
B6 settings, for example.
④TAP switch
Tap this to adjust the tempo.
Press and hold it to use the tuner.
⑤INPUT SELECT switch
Use this to select the input (The selected
input lights.)
⑥DI TYPE switch
Use this to select the DI type (The
selected type lights.)
⑦Footswitches and function indicators
Use these to select patch memories
and banks, turn effects on and off, and
operate the looper.
The functions that can be controlled by
the footswitches light.
⑧BYPASS switch
Use this to turn bypass on/off and select
the bypass type. (The selected setting
lights.)

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①Output jack section
Ground connection can be
enabled/disabled for the BAL-
ANCED OUTPUT jack.
• CONNECT ( ): This con-
nects the ground pin to the
ground.
• LIFT ( ): This disconnects
the ground pin from the
ground. This is useful if noise
is caused by a ground loop.
BALANCED OUTPUT jack: Con-
nect this to a PA system.
AMP/LINE [PHONES] jack: Con-
nect this to a bass amp, moni-
tor speakers or headphones.
②Input jack section
Connect bass guitars here.
INPUT-1/2 jacks: Connect
basses to these.
Impedance selection switches
1/2: Set these to suit connected
basses.
③EXTERNAL LOOP jacks
An external effect can be connected
here.
Connect the SEND jack to the
input jack of the external effect.
Connect the RETURN jack to
the output jack of the external
effect.
④SD card slot
Loading an SD card makes the following
possible.
• Loops can be saved and their record-
ing times made longer
• Impulse response data can be loaded
• The B6 can be used as a card reader
• The rmware can be updated
Cards that conform to SD, SDHC or
SDXC specications are supported.
⑤POWER switch
This turns the power on/off.
⑥DC 9V AC adapter connector
Connect the dedicated AC adapter
(ZOOM AD-16) here.
⑦MASTER knob
Use this to adjust the volume of the B6.
⑧AUX IN jack
Connect a portable music player or simi-
lar device here.
⑨CONTROL IN jack
Connect an expression pedal (ZOOM
FP02M) here, and use it to adjust a pedal
effect.
⑩REMOTE connector
Connect a ZOOM BTA-1 or other dedi-
cated wireless adapter here.
This enables wireless control of the
B6 from an iPhone/iPad using the iOS/
iPadOS Handy Guitar Lab for B6 app.
⑪USB (Micro-B) port
Connecting a computer makes the fol-
lowing possible.
• The B6 can be used as an audio inter-
face
• The B6 can be operated using Guitar
Lab
• The B6 can be used as a card reader

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Menu icons
This is a list of the functions shown when Menu Screen icons are touched.
Adjust effect parameters. Change the order of effects in patch
memories.
Add effects to patch memories. Remove effects from patch memo-
ries.
Change effects and amps in patch
memories. Create patch memories.
Set patch memory names and levels. Edit all patch memory settings.
Use the rhythm function. Make send/return settings.
Use impulse responses (IR). Load impulse response (IR) data.
Create banks. Change the order of banks.
Change the order of patch memories. Delete banks.
Delete patch memories. Save patch memories.
Change and check system settings.
Manage SD cards.
Set the tempo used for the effects,
rhythms and looper.
Make USB audio settings. Turn the automatic saving function
on/off.
Adjust the touchscreen brightness
and turn ECO mode on/off. Make specic tuner settings.

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Use the tuner.
Set the tone and other characteristics
of the output sounds for each input
channel.
Turn the preselect function on/off.
Show patch memory names in large
characters for selection on the touch-
screen.
Show the effects used in the patch
memory on the touchscreen.
Use the footswitches to select the
four patch memories in the bank.
Use the looper.
Guitar Lab and USB interface functions
The Guitar Lab (computer) and the Handy Guitar Lab for B6 (iOS/iPadOS) apps can be used
to manage patch memories and to edit and add effects. The B6 can also be used as a com-
puter audio interface.
USB 2.0 Micro-B
• A USB cable that supports data transfer
is necessary. USB bus power is not sup-
ported.
iOS/iPadOS device Computer
(Mac/Windows)
ZOOM BTA-1 or
other dedicated
wireless adapter

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Troubleshooting
The unit will not power on
→ Conrm that the POWER switch is set to
ON.
→ Check the connections.
There is no sound or output is very quiet
→ Check the connections.
→ Conrm that the selected input channel is
correct.
→ Adjust the levels of the effects.
→ Adjust the level of the patch memory.
→ Adjust the output volume.
→ Turn the tuner off. (The sound will be muted
while the tuner is being used.)
There is a lot of noise
→ Conrm that a shielded cable is not the
cause.
→ Use a genuine ZOOM AC adapter.
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