Zoom 1204 User Manual

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(1)

DC INPUT jack 
The cable from the supplied AC adapter is connected here. 

(2) MIDI jack 

Serves for connection to equipment with a MIDI OUT jack, such as
another effect device, synthesizer or similar. MIDI signals from that
equipment can be used to control the 1204. 

(3) OUTPUT jacks 

Serve for connection to the return jacks of an instrument or mixer, or to
recording/playback equipment. 

(4) INPUT jacks 

Serve for connection to the sound source, such as the send jack of an
instrument or mixer. 

Note:  A preamplifier (such as integrated in a mixer) or a compact

effect device is required when wishing to use the 1204 with
an instrument with low output level, such as an electric guitar
or bass, or with a high-impedance instrument (470 kilohms or
higher). 

■ Rear Panel 

(6) EFFECT selector 

Serves to select the type of effect to be used. Effects are grouped in banks
A and B with 16 effects each, giving a choice of 32 effects. 

(7)

BANK switch 
Serves to switch between effect banks A and B. 

(8) PATTERN selector 

Determines the effect pattern. For each effect, 16 different patterns are
available. 

(14) MODE indicator 

(15) MODE key 

Switches between manual mode and memory mode. In manual mode, the
indicator is lit. In memory mode, the indicator is out. 

(16) EFFECT indicator 

(17) EFFECT key 

Switches the effects on and off. When switched off, only the original
sound is heard and the indicator is out. When effects are switched on, the
indicator is lit. 

(22) CANCEL key 

This key can be used to cancel the store process. (The key does not
function as an undo key if the STORE button has already been pressed the
second time.) 
The CANCEL key also serves to terminate the MIDI channel setting
function. 

(23) MIDI key 

This key activates the MIDI channel setting function, which allows
receiving MIDI signals in memory mode.