Zoom HD16 Musical Instrument User Manual


 
Reference [Other Functions]
ZOOM HD8/HD16
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During project playback, the following keys can be used to
select a track, pause play, or locate a certain point.
PLAY [R] key
Starts playback from the beginning of the current project.
STOP [P] key
Interrupts project playback and returns to the start of the
current project.
ZERO [U] key
Returns to the project registered for playback position 1.
FF [Y] key
Playback stops, and the system jumps to the beginning of
the next project.
REW [T] key
Playback stops, and the system jumps to the beginning of
the previous project.
When playback of the last project is completed, the recorder
stops.
6. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT]
key several times.
The HD8/HD16 incorporates a versatile tuner that can also
accommodate 7-string guitar and other unconventional
tunings. This section explains how to use the tuner function.
The chromatic tuner which can automatically detect pitch in
semitone steps operates as follows.
1. Connect the instrument that you want to tune
to an INPUT jack.
2. At the main screen, press the [ON/OFF] key
for the input to which the instrument is
connected, so that the key is lit in red.
HINT
If two or more inputs are activated, the respective input signals
will be mixed and sent to the tuner. You should set all inputs not
required for tuning to OFF.
3. Hold down the [SHIFT] key and press pad 4
(INSERT EFFECT) several times, until the pad
is out.
The insert effect is bypassed, and the display indication
changes as follows.
4. Press the [ENTER] key.
The built-in tuner is activated. In the default condition of a
project, the chromatic tuner will be selected.
HINT
•You can use the cursor left/right keys to change the tuner type.
For details, see the next section.
While the tuner function is used, all effects are disabled.
5. Play the note that you want to tune.
The pitch is automatically detected, and the display shows the
nearest note name (C, C#, D, D#, E...). The display also
indicates by how much the current pitch is different from the
correct pitch.
6. Adjust the pitch until the “<>” indication
encloses the desired note.
Using the tuner function
Using the chromatic tuner
Off
Off
[ENTER]
[ENTER]
åTUNER
TUNER
Currently selected tuner type Reference pitch
CHROMATIC 440Hz
CHROMATIC 440Hz
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CHROMATIC 440Hz
CHROMATIC 440Hz
>>A
>>A
> A
> A
> A
> A
>>A
>>A
>A
>A
<A >
<A >
A <
A <
A <<
A <<
A <
A <
A <
A <
Pitch is flat
Correct pitch
Pitch is sharp