Zoom 1204 User Manual

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No sound or volume is very 
low. 

Is AC adapter connected correctly and is unit turned 
on?

Make connections as described in "Connections" 
and turn the unit on as described in "Power-on. "

Is instrument connected correctly to INPUT jack and 
playback system to OUTPUT jack? 

Make connections as described in "Connections. "

Is shielded cable defective? 

Try replacing the cable. 

Are connected instrument and playback system 
functioning correctly? Are all volume controls set to 
proper levels? 

Check all devices and adjust controls. 

Are INPUT and OUTPUT level controls of 1204 set 
to proper levels? 

Adjust controls for proper matching with connected 
equipment. 

Are effects set to off and is MIX LEVEL control 
turned towards WET? 

Adjust MIX LEVEL control. 

Are EQ LOW and EQ HIGH controls turned all the 
way down? 

Adjust EQ controls.

Is a microphone connected to the rear-panel input? 
Does microphone impedance match the requirements 
of 1204? 

Use the front-panel MIC IN jack for a microphone 
and use a dynamic microphone rated for 600-ohm 
impedance. 

Sound is distorted or 
breaks up. 

Is input signal level too high? 

Adjust INPUT level control so that PEAK indicator 
lights up only occasionally during signal peaks. 

Is EQ LOW or EQ HIGH control turned all the way 
up? 

Adjust EQ controls.

Sound is different from 
setting of front-panel 
controls. 

Is memory mode selected? 

Use MODE key to switch to manual mode. 

Is recall mode activated? 

Press CANCEL key to terminate recall mode and use 
MODE key to switch to manual mode. 

Are effects switched off? 

Press EFFECT key to turn effects on. 

Stored settings are different 
from established settings. 

Settings were made in manual mode but unit was 
switched to memory mode before storing? 

When mode is switched, settings are lost. Make the 
settings again and repeat the store process without 
switching modes. 

Settings were made in memory mode but unit was 
switched to manual mode before storing? 

When mode is switched, settings are lost. Make the 
settings again and repeat the store process without 
switching modes. 

Settings were made in memory mode but memory 
number was changed before activating store standby 
condition? 

When memory number is changed, settings are lost. 
Make the settings again and activate store standby 
before changing memory numbers.