Zoom B1on User manual

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Please read this manual carefully to learn about all the functions of the so that you
will be able to use it fully for a long time.
Keep this manual in a convenient place for reference when necessary.
OPERATION MANUAL
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Copying or reproduction of this document in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.
Contents
Usage and Safety Precautions..................................2
Introduction ..............................................................3
Part Names...............................................................4
Turning the Power ON ..............................................6
Display Information...................................................7
Terms Used in This Manual.......................................7
Using Patches...........................................................8
Adjusting Effects.....................................................10
Adjusting the Master Level and Tempo...................14
Saving and Swapping Patches ................................15
Changing Various Settings ......................................16
Using the Tuner.......................................................20
Using Rhythms .......................................................22
Using the Looper....................................................24
Using the Expression Pedal ( only) ........26
Updating the Firmware...........................................28
Troubleshooting ......................................................30
Specifications .........................................................31

2
Usage and Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions
that you must read to prevent accidents. The meanings of these
symbols are as follows:
Warning
Something that could cause serious injury or death.
Caution
Something that could cause injury or damage to the
equipment.
Other symbols
Required (mandatory) actions.
Prohibited actions.
Warning
Operation using an AC adapter
Use only a ZOOM AD-16 AC adapter with this unit.
Do not use do anything that could exceed the ratings of outlets and other
electrical wiring equipment. Before using the equipment in a foreign country
or other region where the electrical voltage differs from that indicated on
the AC adapter, always consult with a shop that carries ZOOM products
beforehand and use the appropriate AC adapter.
Operation using batteries
Use 4 conventional 1.5-volt AA batteries (alkaline or nickel-metal hydride).
Read battery warning labels carefully.
Always close the battery compartment cover when using the unit.
Alterations
Never open the case or attempt to modify the product.
Caution
Product handling
Do not drop, bump or apply excessive force to the unit.
Be careful not to allow foreign objects or liquids to enter the unit.
Operating environment
Do not use in extremely high or low temperatures.
Do not use near heaters, stoves and other heat sources.
Do not use in very high humidity or near splashing water.
Do not use in places with excessive vibrations.
Do not use in places with excessive dust or sand.
AC adapter handling
When disconnecting the AC adapter from an outlet, always pull the body of
the adapter itself.
During lightning storms or when not using the unit for a long time,
disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet.
Battery handling
Install the batteries with the correct +/- orientation.
Use a specified battery type. Do not mix new and old batteries or different
brands or types at the same time. When not using the unit for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries from the unit.
If a battery leak should occur, wipe the battery compartment and the battery
terminals carefully to remove all battery residue.
Connecting cables with input and output jacks
Always turn the power OFF for all equipment before connecting any cables.
Always disconnect all connection cables and the AC adapter before moving
the unit.
Volume
Do not use the product at a loud volume for a long time.
Usage Precautions
Interference with other electrical equipment
In consideration of safety, the has been designed to
minimize the emission of electromagnetic radiation from the device and to
minimize external electromagnetic interference. However, equipment that
is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic
waves could result in interference if placed nearby. If this occurs, place the
and the other d evice farther apart. With any type of
electronic device that uses digital control, including the ,
electromagnetic interference could cause malfunction, corrupt or destroy data
and result in other unexpected trouble. Always use caution.
Cleaning
Use a soft cloth to clean the panels of the unit if they become dirty. If
necessary, use a damp cloth that has been wrung out well. Never use abrasive
cleansers, wax or solvents, including alcohol, benzene and paint thinner.
Malfunction
If the unit becomes broken or malfunctions, immediately disconnect the AC
adapter, turn the power OFF and disconnect other cables. Contact the store
where you bought the unit or ZOOM service with the following information:
product model, serial number and specific symptoms of failure or malfunction,
along with your name, address and telephone number.
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3
Introduction
Five simultaneous effects
You can select and arrange the order of up to five effects as you like and use them simultaneously. Use the
cursor keys and view the effects being used on the LCD anytime.
Variety of rhythm patterns
Realistic sounds are provided with updated rhythm patterns and tones.
Looper
The looper can be synchronized with rhythms and record phrases of up to 30 seconds.
Realistic amplifier modeling
We have included realistic amplifier modeling sounds from our . We have recreated the low-end thickness,
pitch clarity and loudness, which are elements that contribute to a natural playing feel, with incredible accuracy.
The models range from famous historical amps to recent popular ones and cover a great variety of bass sounds.
Long battery operation time
20 hours of continuous operation is possible using alkaline batteries (when the LCD backlight is off).
* A printed list of effect parameters is not included with the .
Please download a copy from the ZOOM website. ĺhttp://www.zoom.co.jp/

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Part Names
OTop Panel
RHYTHM/LOOPER key
MENU key
Display
HOME key
Parameter knob
ENTER key
Foot switches
Cursor keys (up, down, left, right)
Expression pedal
( only)

5
Rear PanelO
Bass amplifier
Headphones
Portable audio
player, etc.
ZOOM AC
adapter (AD-16)
Computer
Bass guitar
INPUT jack
Pedal switch
( only)
OUTPUT jackAUX IN jack
USB
connector
DC9V
AC adapter jack
NOTE
Signals input throught
the AUX IN jack are
sent directly to the
OUTPUT jack without
passing through the
built-in effects.

6
Turning the Power ON
Lower the amplifier's volume all the way.
When using batteriesO
Insert batteries into the battery compartment.
Plug a guitar cable into the INPUT jack.
(Doing so turns the unit on.)
When using an adapterO
Connect an AD-16 adapter.
Turn the amplifier's power on and raise its
volume.
NOTE
USB bus power operation is possible.t
eco mode
If the eco mode setting is ON and it is left unused for
10 hours, it turns off automatically. (See page 16.)

7
Display Information
HOME ScreenO
Bank name Patch number
Patch names
Status icon (ĺP18)
Add effects (ĺP12)
Reorder effects (ĺP13)
Delete effects (ĺP12)
Remaining power display
Patch settings (ĺP9)
Effect
This shows that the patch
contents have been changed.
This shows that the patch
contents have been saved.
HINT
Presstto return to the HOME screen from any other screen.
Effects that are OFF appear gray.t
Terms Used in This Manual
Patch
The ON/OFF status and the parameter settings of each effect are stored as "patches".
Use patches to recall and save effects. The can store 100 patches.
Bank
A set of 10 patches is called a "bank".
The has 10 banks labeled A–J.

8
Using Patches
To change the patch
Use and .
HINT
For details about using the preselect function tot
change directly to patches that are not next in
order, see page 19.
Press and holdtor to change patches
continuously.
To change the bank
Use and .

9
To change settings for individual
patches
Turn on the HOME
screen.
Select PATCH SETTINGS.
Press .
The PATCH SETTINGS
screen appears.
Press .
The patch editing screen
appears.
Turn .
Open the page you want.
only
To adjust the patch level (LVL)O
Turn .
Select LEVEL.
Press .
Turn .
Set between 0 and 120.
To change the patch nameO
(NAME)
Turn .
Move the cursor.
Press .
Confirm the character to change.
Turn .
Change the character.
HINT
Yo u c a n u s etand to change the type of
character/symbol.

10
Adjusting Effects
To select an effect
Turn on the HOME
screen.
Select the effect.
Press .
Show the top screen of the
selected effect.
HINT
The virtual knobs are shown with the currentt
parameter values.
To turn an effect ON or OFF
Press or .
Effect OFFEffect ON
Virtual knob
Graphic for selected effect
To select an effect type
Use and .
Effect processing capacityM
The allows
you to combine five effects
as you like. However, if you
combine effect types that
require great amounts of
processing power (amp models, for example),
the available processing capacity might not be
enough. If this occurs, "PROCESSING LIMIT"
will appear, and the effect will be bypassed.
You can avoid this by changing some of the
effect types.

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NEXT
To select from a categoryO
Press and hold or
.
The categories appear.
Turn .
Select the category.
Press .
NOTE
Thetincludes a PEDAL effects category.
To scroll through the effects shown
When using multiple effects, scroll to switch the
effect shown.
Use and
.
To adjust parameters
Press .
The editing screen appears.
Turn .
Select the parameter to
adjust.
Press .
Confirm the parameter to
adjust.
Turn .
Adjust the parameter value.
HINT
When shipped from the factory, the auto savet
function is active. As soon as a parameter is adjusted
this change is automatically saved. (See page 18.)

12
Adjusting Effects
To add an effect
Turn on the HOME
screen.
Select ADD EFFECT.
Press .
Open the category
selection screen.
Turn .
Select the category.
Press .
Open the added effect
placement screen.
Turn .
Select where to add the
effect.
Press .
Add the effect.
Turn to end.
Select EXIT.
Press .
HINT
On the effect screen, you can also press andt
hold or to add an effect.
To remove an effect
Turn on the HOME
screen.
Select DELETE EFFECT.
Press .
Open the effect deletion
screen.

13
Turn .
Select the effect to delete.
Press .
Open the confirmation
screen.
Press .
Delete the effect.
Turn to end.
Select EXIT.
Press .
To change the order of effects
Turn on the HOME
screen.
Select EFFECT CHAIN.
Press .
Open the EFFECT CHAIN
screen.
Turn .
Select the effect to move.
Press .
Confirm the effect to move.
Turn .
Select the new position for
the effect.
Press .
Confirm the new position.
Press to end.

14
Adjusting the Master Level and Tempo
To adjust the master level
Press on the
HOME screen.
Open the MENU screen.
Turn .
Select MASTER LVL.
Press .
Turn .
Set between 0 and 120.
Press to end.
To adjust the master tempo (BPM)
Press on the
HOME screen.
Open the MENU screen.
Turn .
Select BPM.
Press .
Turn .
Set between 40 and 250.
NOTE
This tempo setting is shared by all effects, rhythmst
and the looper.
Press to end.

15
Saving and Swapping Patches
To save the current patch
Press on the
HOME screen.
Open the MENU screen.
Turn .
Select SAVE.
Press .
Open the patch SAVE
screen.
Turn .
Select where to save the patch.
Press .
Open the confirmation
screen.
Turn .
Select "YES" to execute.
Select "NO" to cancel.
Press .
To swap the current patch
Press on the
HOME screen.
Open the MENU screen.
Turn .
Select SWAP.
Press .
Open the patch SWAP
screen.
Turn .
Select the other patch to swap.
Press .
Open the confirmation
screen.
Turn .
Select "YES" to execute.
Select "NO" to cancel.
Press .
NOTE
Patches cannot be swappedt
if the current patch has not
been saved.

16
Changing Various Settings
Press on the
HOME screen.
Open the MENU screen.
Turn .
Select SETTINGS.
Press .
Open the SETTINGS
screen.
To select the battery type
Turn on the
SETTINGS screen.
Select BATTERY.
Press .
Turn .
Select ALKALI (alkaline) or Ni-MH (nickel-metal
hydride).
To set the eco mode
Turn on the
SETTINGS screen.
Select eco.
Press .
Turn .
Select ON or OFF.
HINT
ON: eco mode is active. If left unused for 10t
hours, the power turns off automatically.
OFF: eco mode is not active.t

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NEXT
To adjust the backlight time
Turn on the
SETTINGS screen.
Select LCD LIGHT.
Press .
Turn .
Select OFF, ON, 15sec or 30sec.
To adjust the display contrast
Turn on the
SETTINGS screen.
Select LCD CNTRST.
Press .
Turn .
Set between 1 and 13.

18
Changing Various Settings
To set the auto save function
Turn on the
SETTINGS screen.
Select AUTO SAVE.
Press .
Turn .
Select ON or OFF.
When AUTO SAVE is ONO
Patch changes will be saved automatically.
This shows that the
patch has been changed.
This shows that the
patch has been saved.
When AUTO SAVE is OFFO
Patch changes will not be saved until they are
saved manually.
If a patch has been
changed, a confirmation
screen will appear when
you try to open another
patch.
Turn .
Select "YES" to save.
Select "NO" to not save.
Press .
NOTE
If you select "NO", the patch setting changes willt
not be saved and the other patch will open.
Turn .
Select where to save the
patch.

19
Press .
Open the confirmation
screen.
Turn .
Select "YES" to save.
Select "NO" to cancel.
Press .
The patch changes are saved.
HINT
You can also save from the MENU screen.t
See "To save the current patch". (See page 15.)t
NOTE
If a patch has not been saved, patches cannot bet
swapped. (See page 15.)
To use the preselect function
Turn on the
SETTINGS screen.
Select PRESELECT.
Press .
Turn .
Select ON or OFF.
HINT
ON: The preselect function is active. You cant
select the next patch before changing to it.
OFF: The preselect function is inactive.t
When PRESELECT is ONO
On the HOME screen,
use and .
Select the next patch.
Press and at
the same time.
Change to the selected
patch.

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To activate the tuner
On the HOME screen
or an effect screen,
press and at
the same time.
Open the tuner screen.
To tune the bass guitar
You can play each open string and tune it.
CHROMATIC TUNERO
(Flat) (Correct pitch) (Sharp)
The name of the nearest note and the pitch
accuracy are shown.
BASS TUNERO
(Flat) (Correct pitch) (Sharp)
Using the Tuner
Press or to end.
To change tuner settings
On the tuner screen,
press .
Open the TUNER settings
screen.
Turn .
Select the item to set.
Press .
Confirm the item to set.
Turn .
Change the setting.
Press to end.