Operation Manual

Thank you for selecting the ZOOM 505 (hereafter simply called the "505").

Please take the time to read this manual carefully so as to get the most out of
your 505 and to ensure optimum performance and reliability. Retain this manual
for future reference.

ZOOM CORPORATION
NOAH Bldg., 2-10-2, Miyanishi-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo 183, Japan
PHONE: 0423-69-7111 FAX: 0423-69-7115

Printed in Japan 505-5000

1 Major Features
• 24 individual built-in effects provide maximum flexibility.
Up to 9 effects can be used simultaneously in any combination.

• Memory capacity for up to 24 user-programmable patches.

• Integrated auto-chromatic guitar tuner for simple and precise tuning

anywhere.

• Optional foot controller FP01 can be used for pedal wah or pedal pitch, and
volume control is also possible.

• Optional foot switch FS01 can be used for bank switching, resulting in
enhanced playability.

• Dual power supply principle allows the unit to be powered from an alkaline
battery or an AC adapter.

• New DSP (digital signal processor) ZFx-2 developed by Zoom produces

high-quality effects from an amazingly compact package.

2 Safety Precautions
USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Usage precautions
In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and
cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented. The Electrical interference
meanings of these symbols are as follows:
This symbol indicates explanations about extremely For safety considerations, the 505 has been designed to provide
maximum protection against the emission of electromagnetic
！ dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and
handle the device the wrong way, serious injury or radiation from inside the device, and from external
interference.However, equipment that is very susceptible to
Warning death could result.
interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves
This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous should not be placed near the 505, as the possibility of
！ matters. If users ignore this symbol and handle the
device the wrong way, bodily injury and damage to the
interference cannot be ruled out entirely.

Caution equipment could result. Whatever the type of digital control device, the 505 included,
electromagnetic damage can cause malfunctioning, and can
Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure corrupt or destroy data. Since this is an ever-present danger,
hazard-free use of the 505. thorough care should be taken to minimize the risk of damage.

About power Cleaning

！
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the 505. If necessary, slightly
Warning• Since power consumption of this unit is fairly high, we moisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive cleanser, wax, or
recommend the use of an AC adapter whenever possible. solvents (such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol), since these
When powering the unit from a battery, use only an alkaline may dull the finish or damage the surface.
type.
AC adapter operation Connecting cables and input and output jacks
• Be sure to use only an AC adapter which supplies 9 V DC, You should always turn off the power to the 505 and all other
300 mA and is equipped with a "center minus" plug (Zoom equipment before connecting or disconnecting any cables. Also
AD-0006). The use of an adapter other than the specified type make sure to disconnect all cables and the AC adapter before
may damage the unit and pose a safety hazard.
moving the 505.
• Connect the AC adapter only to an AC outlet that supplies the
rated voltage required by the adapter.
• When disconnecting the AC adapter from the AC outlet,
always grasp the adapter itself and do not pull at the cable.
• If the unit is not to be used for a long time, disconnect the AC
adapter from the outlet.
Battery operation
• Use only a 9 V (alkaline) battery (6LR61).
• The 505 cannot be used for recharging.
Pay close attention to the labelling of the battery to make sure
you choose the correct type.
• If the 505 is not to be used for an extended period of time,
remove the battery from the unit.
• If battery leakage has occurred, wipe the battery compartment
and the battery terminals carefully to remove all remnants of
battery fluid.
• While using the unit, the battery compartment cover should
be closed.

！ Environment
Caution Avoid using your 505 in environments where it will be
exposed to:
• Extreme temperature
• High humidity or moisture
• Excessive dust or sand
• Excessive vibration or shock

！ Handling
Caution • The 505 is a precision instrument. Except for the foot
switches, do not push other parts with your feet or subject
them to strong force.
• Take care that no foreign objects (coins or pins etc.) or liquids
can enter the unit.
• Be sure to turn the power to all equipment off before making
connections.
• Before moving the unit, turn the power off, and disconnect all
cables and the AC adapter.

！ Alterations
Caution Never open the case of the 505 or attempt to modify the
product in any way since this can result in damage to the unit.
7 Selecting Patches

Bank switching
Banks A, b, C, d, E, F are available

PATCH PATCH BANK F

DOWN UP
PATCH 1
PATCH 2
Patch switching PATCH 3
24 patches are available PATCH 4

BANK E
PATCH 1
PATCH 2
The 24 patches can be selected easily by PATCH 3
pressing the patch pedals. The right patch PATCH 4
pedal switches to the next patch and the
left patch pedal switches to the previous BANK UP
BANK d
patch.
In the initial condition, the 505 is set up PATCH 1
so that the patch pedals select patches PATCH 2
continuously, but you can also set up the PATCH 3
unit so that patches are switched only PATCH 4
within a certain bank [see the section
"Patch Switching (Application: Bank BANK C
Hold")].
Bank switching is performed with the PATCH 1
VALUE + / - keys. PATCH 2
BANK DOWN
PATCH 3
If for example the currently selected patch PATCH 4
is patch 2 of bank A, and you want to
switch to patch 3 of bank C, you would BANK b
need to press the UP pedal nine times.
Instead, you can press the VALUE + key PATCH 1
twice and then the UP pedal once. PATCH 2
PATCH 3
If the optional FS01 is connected to the PATCH 4
CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel, the
foot switch can be used as a bank UP BANK A
pedal. This allows full foot control, which
is highly convenient during a PATCH 1
performance. PATCH 2
Bank/patch switching PATCH 3
when Bank Hold is off PATCH 4

8 Using the Bypass (Mute)/Tuner Mode

In the Bypass mode, the effects of Calibration
Select reference pitch for auto-chromatic
the 505 are temporarily turned off, guitar tuner (calibration)
so that the original sound of the
instrument only is heard. In this * Reference pitch (A) can be adjusted in
mode, the auto-chromatic tuning the range from 435 to 445 Hz. This is
shown as "35" to "45" on the display.
function is also active. It is also The normal setting is 440 Hz (40).
possible to activate muting, to
prevent the tuning sound from Bypass (Mute)/Tuner mode ON
being sent to the output. Pressing both patch pedals simultaneously turns
Press both the Bypass (Mute)/Tuner mode on. To turn the
pedals together mode off, simply press one of the two patch pedals.
Bypass and mute condition
Pressing both patch pedals simultaneously activates the Bypass or Mute mode.
• For bypass mode: Press and immediately release the patch pedals.
Currently selected
patch is indicated
Press Release immediately Tuner mode

• For mute mode: Press patch pedals for at least 1 second.

Currently selected
patch is indicated
Press for 1 s or more Release Mute mode

To cancel the bypass or mute condition, simply press one of the patch pedals. The unit then
reverts to the previously selected patch.

Tuning function
When the 505 is in the Bypass or Mute mode, the tuning function is activated automatically. Pick
an open string to be tuned. The closest note is shown on the display.

Input signal
standby condition
Regular tuning 6th string
& w Do = C & w Mi = E 1st string & #w So# = G#
Regular tuning
& w
5th string
& #w Do# = C# & w Fa = F La = A
Regular tuning
& w Re = D
4th string
& #w Fa# = F# & #w La# = A#

& w
Regular tuning Regular tuning
& #w Re# = D# & w So = G 3rd string Si = B 2nd string

When the tuning function is active, the

parameter cursor LEDs serve as tuning
meter, designed to enhance tuning
precision when making fine adjustments.

Pitch is too high Correctly tuned Pitch is too low

3 What Are Banks and Patches? 4 PATCH LIST
• PATCH The 505 has memory capacity for 24 patches. At the factory, these are programmed with
A combination of several effects, each with individual parameter settings is called a "patch". The recommended settings. The user can freely change the contents of any patch, and it is also
505 comes with 24 preset patches which can be changed (edited) by the user. possible to restore the factory settings.
BANK PATCH PATCH NAME COMMENT
• BANK 1 Super Dist Solo Tight and smooth distortion
2 Clean Delay Clean sound with chorus and feedback delay
The 505 calls up patches in sets of four, called a "bank". A 3 Psycho Harmony Distortion sound for avant-garde harmony solos
4 Metal High-gain metal sound allows 2-octave bend-down with pedal
1 Mellow Drive Straight overdrive sound
2 Wah Dist Distortion sound with auto wah and chorus
b 3 Multi Phaser Multi Phaser
BANK F 4 Steel China Synthesizer-like SFX sound
BANK E 1 Rock Drive Straight rock sound
PATCH 1 2 Bright Chorus Chorus sound with a distinct edge
BANK d PATCH 1 C 3 Power Distortion Distortion with doubling as hidden flavor
PATCH 2
BANK C PATCH 1 PATCH 2
4 Choir Wave Clean sound with transparent chorus and flanger
PATCH 3 1 Jet Drive Wild jet sound with flanger
BANK b PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 d 2 Funky Phase Clean sound with wah and effect shift for rhythm play
PATCH 4 3 Head Long Zoom's famous step-type effect
BANK A
PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 4 City Night Clean chorus sound
1 PWM Synth Lead Synthesizer sound with full effect palette
PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 2 JAZZY Warm jazz sound with octave overlays
E 3 Octave Pitch Wild and heavy lead sound with up/down octave unison
PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 4 Step Mode SF type sound combining step effect with chorus
PATCH 3 PATCH 4 1 Wah Fuzz Noisy wah/fuzz sound
2 Blues Lead Lead sound for fusion and blues
PATCH 4 F 3 Blues Rhythm Cutting sound with distortion as hidden flavor
4 Acoustic Electric acoustic guitar simulation sound

5 Effect Connections
As shown in the illustration below, the 505 can be thought to contain seven "effect modules" which are and MOD modules can use two effects simultaneously. Therefore the 505 can act like a total of nine single
internally connected. In most effect modules, only one effect may be active at any given time, but the COMP effect devices.

INPUT COMP DIST ZNR AMP EQ MOD DLY/REV OUTPUT

Compressor Distortion ZOOM Noise Reduction Amp Simulator Equalizer Modulation Delay/Reverb

Compressor: Acoustic: ZNR: AMP: 4band EQ: Chorus: Delay:

Keeps the input within a given Produces a sound similar to an Noise reduction with natural Makes the output sound as if Allows boost and cut in four Simple 2-phase chorus suitable Conventional digital delay with a
level range. electric acoustic guitar. sounding cutoff. coming from a guitar amplifier. ranges: presence, high, for achieving a clean sound. delay time of up to 370ms.
Limiter: Rhythm: midrange, and low. Flanger: Hall Reverb:
Restricts the input level. Gives slight distortion when Phase Shift: Adds a very short delay to the Simulates the acoustics of a hall.
Auto Wah: strings are picked strongly. ZNR/AMP BLOCK Applies a phase-shifted direct sound and varies the delay Room Reverb:
OD: component to the direct sound. time periodically, resulting in a Simulates the acoustics of a
Shifts the emphasis frequency The amount of shift varies
automatically, according to the Extended overdrive distortion peculiar sound character. Can room.
periodically, resulting in a also be used as Flanger+Chorus.
input signal dynamics. Can also similar to driving a tube amp.
breathing effect. Doubling:
be used as Compressor+Auto DIST:
Wah. Overlays the direct sound with a
Hard distortion comparable to
Pedal Wah: short delay component, creating
driving a three-stack amp. the impression of several players
Shifts the emphasis frequency Blues:
manually, according to the FP01 and making the sound more full-
control signal from CONTROL Overdrive sound with a firm bodied. Can also be used as
IN. Can also be used as core. Doubling+Chorus.
Compressor+Pedal Wah. Fuzz: Step:
Choppy sound with fat bass. Randomly changing filter creates
Lead: an auto-arpeggio effect. Can also
Bright and smooth distortion. be used as Step+Chorus.
Metal: Pitch Shift:
Shredding type sound. Can be used as dual-voice pitch
shifter or Pitch+Chorus.

6 Controls and Functions

Top Panel Display
OUTPUT INPUT Shows information required to operate the 505.
• Play mode:
Shows the currently selected bank and patch.
• Edit mode:
Shows the value of the parameter currently being edited.
TUNER indicator • Bypass (Mute)/Tuner mode:
In the Bypass (Mute)/Tuner mode, this indicator shows that the tuner is BANK HOLD Shows the pitch of the input signal.
active, and it serves as a gauge for fine tuning your instrument. ＃
COMP COMP LIMIT
WAH PEDALWAH
• Battery empty warning DIST ACOUSTIC RHYTHM Parameter cursor LEDs
When the unit is powered from the battery, this indicator begins to flash OD DIST BLUES
GAIN 1-30 FUZZMETAL
LEAD
• Play mode:
when the battery is exhausted. STORE +
ZNR
AMP 1-9 A1-A9 The currently used effect module lights up.
TUNER CAL .
EQ EQ(1-50) PHASE EDIT VAL . • Edit mode:
BANK
STORE key CHORUS FLANGE
MOD DOUBLE STEP PITCH
The currently used effect module lights up. When selected for editing,
Serves to initiate and execute the store function for patches. EDIT DLY
DELAY HALL ROOM
– the indicator for the effect module flashes.
/REV
• Direct Load function ♭ • Bypass (Mute)/Tuner mode:
LEVEL 1-30
When the key is held down for at least 1 second in the Play mode, the Indicators function as tuning meter.
Direct Load function is turned on or off. DOWN UP
BYPASS
VALUE + / - keys
EDIT key • Play mode:
This key serves to toggle between the Play mode (where effects are used The keys serve for bank switching.
for playing the instrument) and Edit mode (where the user can freely • Edit mode:
change patch settings). The Edit mode is also used to select effect The keys serve for changing the effect parameter.
parameters. • Bypass (Mute)/Tuner mode:
When the key is pressed while a Delay/Reverb effect parameter is The keys serve for setting the tuner reference pitch (calibration).
selected, the unit switches back to Play mode.
• Bank Hold function
When the key is held down for at least 1 second in Play mode, the Bank Patch UP / DOWN pedals
Hold function is turned on or off. • Play mode:
The pedals serve for patch switching. Pressing both pedals
simultaneously activates the Bypass (Mute)/Tuner mode.
• Edit mode:
The pedals serve for selecting effect parameters. Pressing both pedals
simultaneously turns the currently selected effect module on or off.
• Bypass (Mute)/Tuner mode:
Pressing a pedal cancels the Bypass (Mute)/Tuner mode.

Rear Panel

OUTPUT jack
The output signal of the 505 appears at this jack.
INPUT jack You can connect either a single guitar amplifier, using a monaural
Serves for connection of the guitar. shielded cable, or two guitar amplifiers, using a Y-type stereo shielded
When the unit is powered from the battery, this jack also functions as cable, or a pair of stereo headphones. If the volume level is low when
on/off switch. Plugging a shielded cable into the jack turns the 505 on. using headphones, increase the patch level or master level, or use
When not using the unit, the cable should be disconnected to prevent headphones with low impedance (32 ohms or less).
battery drain. INPUT DC 9V CONTROL IN OUTPUT

ZOOM CORPORATION CONTROL IN jack

DC IN jack [PHONES] When the optional expression pedal FP01 is connected to this jack, it
300mA MADE IN JAPAN
Serves for connection of an AC adapter (Zoom AD-0006) which can serve as volume pedal or be used for pedal wah and pedal pitch.
delivers 9 V DC, 300 mA with a "center minus" plug configuration. When the optional foot switch FS01 is connected, it can serve for
When the AC adapter is connected to this jack, the 505 is turned on. bank UP switching.
11 Editing Patches
The 505 comes with 24 predefined patches that have been programmed at the factory. However, the While Edit mode is active, each push of the EDIT key causes the parameter cursor to move one position down.
The flashing position shows which module is selected for editing. The relation between parameter cursor LEDs and modules is
505 offers many more possibilities for combining effects in innovative ways. To discover these as shown below.
possibilities, we recommend that you try out the editing function, which lets you create your own 1st parameter cursor LED: COMP module setting
patches. The mode in which patches can be edited is called the Edit mode. 2nd parameter cursor LED: DIST module distortion type setting
3rd parameter cursor LED: DIST module distortion gain setting
To switch from normal Play mode to Edit mode, briefly press the EDIT key. Do not keep the EDIT 4th parameter cursor LED: ZNR and AMP block settings
key depressed, because if the key is held for 1 second, the Bank Hold mode will be activated. 5th parameter cursor LEDs: EQ module setting
6th parameter cursor LED: MOD module setting
7th parameter cursor LED: DLY/REV module setting
8th parameter cursor LED: PATCH level setting

Immediately after Use VALUE + / - keys to change parameters.

switching from the Play For an explanation of the various parameters, please refer to the section "Effect Parameters".
When the EDIT key is pressed while the 8th parameter cursor LED flashes, the Edit mode is canceled and the unit returns to
A1 C5 mode to the Edit mode, the Play mode.
the parameter cursor
flashes at the highest
18 24 24 A1
position (COMP module),
regardless of which patch
was selected. The COMP
module setting of the
(1) While still in Play mode, select (2) Press the EDIT key to current patch is shown on
(1) Use the EDIT key to (2) Use the VALUE + / - keys (3) When the 8th parameter cursor LED
the patch you wish to edit. activate the Edit mode. the display. select the parameter to adjust the parameter. is flashing, press the EDIT key to return
you wish to change. to the Play mode.

12 Effect Parameters
COMP module DIST module ZNR/AMP block EQ module MOD module DLY/REV module PATCH Level
Compressor Distortion Type ZNR module 4band EQ Chorus Delay Patch Level
The input signal from the A total of eight effect types are Determines the settings for Allows boost and cut in the Simple 2-phase chorus which Conventional digital delay Allows setting the level of
guitar is compressed to available, including seven Zoom Noise Reduction. presence, high, midrange, and adds a component with with a delay time of up to 370 individual patches.
achieve a uniform volume different distortion types and AMP module low range, with 50 available periodically changing pitch to ms. By monitoring this effect This setting is stored for each
level. one effect which produces a Simulates the sonic settings. the direct sound. Suitable for in stereo, you can achieve a patch like the effect
Setting range: C 1 C 9 (C1 – C9) sound similar to an electric characteristics of a guitar Setting range: 1 1 0 (1 – 10) enhancing body while ping-pong delay. parameters.
acoustic guitar. amplifier. maintaining a clean sound. Setting range: d 1 d 9 (d1 – d9) Setting range: 1 3 0 (1 – 30)
Lower values result in a
Higher values result in Ac (Acoustic) stronger high-range cut and Setting range: C 1 C 9 (C1 – C9) Higher values result in longer Higher values result in
stronger compression. Both modules together form low-range boost.
Gives a sound similar to an Higher values result in a delay time. higher level.
the ZNR/AMP block. Mix and feedback are also
Limiter
electric acoustic guitar. Setting range: 1 1 2 0 (11 – 20) stronger effect.

Limits the input signal with rY (Rhythm) Setting range: 1 3 9 (1 – 9) Lower values result in a
optimized.

faster response than the Gives slight distortion when Higher values result in more lower boosted frequency. Flanger
effective noise reduction in Adds a very short delay to the Hall Reverb
compressor effect. Serves to strings are picked strongly.
the no-signal condition. 2 1 2 4 (21 – 24) direct sound and varies the Simulates the acoustics of a
prevent overload of other Od (Overdrive) Choose the highest setting Lower values result in a delay time periodically, hall.
modules. that will remove noise stronger presence-range
Extended overdrive
without making the boost.
resulting in a peculiar sound Setting range: H 1 H 9 (H1 – H9)
Setting range: L 1 L 9 (L1 – L9) distortion similar to driving a
instrument sound unnatural character. Higher values result in longer
Higher values result in more
tube amp.
at the trailing edge (when the 2 5 (25) Can also be used together with reverb time.
effective limiting. d t (Distortion) sound decays into silence). Yields flat frequency the chorus effect. Mix setting is also
Hard distortion similar to A 1 A 9 (A1 – A9) response. Setting range: F 1 F 6 (F1 – F6) optimized.
Auto Wah driving a three-stack amp.
A1: Amp simulator only is 2 6 3 0 (26 – 30) Higher values result in faster
With this effect, emphasized b L (Blues) active. Higher values result in a flanger modulation. Room Reverb
frequencies are shifted A2 - A9: ZNR is also used. Simulates the acoustics of a
automatically depending on Overdrive sound with a firm Higher values result in more
stronger high-range boost. Setting range: F 7 F 9 (F7 – F9) room.
the dynamics of the input
core. effective noise reduction. Setting range: 3 1 4 0 (31 – 40) Flanger and chorus are used Setting
Setting range:
range: r 1 r 9 (r1 – r9)
signal. F u (Fuzz) Higher values result in a together. Higher values
higher boosted frequency. result in faster flanger Higher values result in longer
Setting range: A 1 A 4 (A1 – A4) Choppy sound with fat bass. modulation. Chorus is fixed. reverb time.
Higher values result in a Ld (Lead)
Setting range: 4 1 5 0 (41 – 50) Mix setting is also
more pronounced auto wah Higher values result in a optimized.
Bright and smooth
stronger presence-range
Doubling
effect. distortion. Overlays the direct sound with
and low-range boost, giving
A 5 A 9 (A5 – A9) t (Metal) a firm, solid sound. a short delay component,
Compressor and auto wah creating the impression of
Shredding type sound. several players and making the
are used together. Higher Phase Shift
values result in a more sound more full-bodied.
pronounced auto wah effect. Distortion Gain Applies a phase-shifted
Can also be used together with
Compressor intensity is Sets the distortion intensity component to the direct sound.
the chorus effect.
fixed. The amount of shift varies
and the depth of the Acoustic
periodically, giving a Setting range: d 1 d 6 (d1 – d6)
effect.
Pedal Wah breathing effect. Higher values result in longer
With this effect, emphasized
Setting range: 1 3 0 (1 – 30) Setting range: P 1 P 9 (P1 – P9) delay time.
frequencies are shifted using Higher values result in
Higher values result in a
d 7 d 9 (d7 – d9)
an optional expression pedal stronger distortion or greater
depth. stronger effect. Doubling and chorus are
FP01 connected to the used together. Higher values
CONTROL IN jack. . result in longer doubling
delay time. Chorus is fixed.
Setting range: P 1 P 4 (P1 – P4)
Higher values result in a
higher pedal wah center Step
frequency. Randomly changing filter
creates an auto-arpeggio
P 5 P 9 (P5 – P9)
Compressor and pedal wah
effect. Can also be used
together with the chorus HINT c Parameter setting shortcut
are used together. Higher effect.
values result in a higher Normally, parameter values are set by tapping the
pedal wah center frequency. Setting range: S 1 S 6 (S1 – S6) VALUE + or VALUE - key once for each increment.
Compressor intensity is
Higher values result in faster
To allow quick operation in effect modules which contain
fixed. more than one effect, you can use the shortcut function which
speed.
is activated by pressing both VALUE keys simultaneously. For
Setting range: S 7 S 9 (S7 – S9) example, if you are currently at the "Delay" parameter of the
Step and chorus are used DLY/REV module and the current setting is "d5", you would
together. Higher values need to press the VALUE + key 18 times to set the "Room"

z Selecting parameters to change

result in faster step speed. effect to "r5". However, you can achieve the same effect by
Chorus is fixed.
HINT activating the shortcut twice and then pressing the VALUE +
key 4 times.
As described in "Editing pedals for this purpose. Pressing the patch DOWN pedal (left pedal) Pitch Shift
Patches", parameters to be Pressing the patch UP pedal (right pedal) moves the parameter cursor (the selected Can be used as dual-voice
edited are selected by repeatedly pressing
the EDIT key, but you can also use the patch
moves the parameter cursor (the selected
parameter) up.
parameter) down. pitch shifter or as a pitch shift
+ chorus effect. HINT v Volume control with FP01
When the optional expression pedal FP01 is
HINT x Effect module on/off switching P1 1-octave down pitch shift
sound is mixed in.
connected to the CONTROL IN jack, it can also be
used for adjusting the output volume of the 505. However, if
Each effect module in the 505 parameter cursor position) and patch level is turned on and the minimum value is set. P2 5-step down harmony is
mixed in.
the COMP module parameter is set to a range which activates
can be considered as a single setting (lowest parameter cursor setting), When the VALUE - key is pressed once in pedal wah or if the MOD module pitch shift parameter is set
compact effect device. Adjusting parameters the flashing parameter cursor indicates that the "effect off" condition, the effect is turned P3 5-step down harmony and
chorus are mixed in. to pedal pitch (Pu or Pd), this setting has priority and the
then is equivalent to selecting the type of the corresponding effect module can be on and the maximum value is set. pedal controls the effect.
effect device or turning the knobs on an turned on or off. P4 4-step up harmony is
mixed in. In other cases, the pedal controls the volume between the EQ
effect device. What is called a patch The ZNR and AMP modules are turned on 2. Using a shortcut module and the MOD module. As opposed to a volume pedal
corresponds to a collection of effect devices and off together. When wishing to disable Pressing both VALUE + / - keys together for
P5 4-step up harmony and
chorus are mixed in. connected after the 505, the level can be adjusted without
connected in various ways and set to ON or
OFF.
them individually, you must do this by
setting the parameters accordingly.
an effect module functions as a shortcut.
Repeating the shortcut procedure several
P6 1-octave up pitch shift
sound is mixed in.
affecting the sonic impression of reverb and delay effects.

times turns the effect off. Performing the P7 Slight up/down shift sound
As you will know if you have used several
individual effect devices in a performance
Effect modules can be switched on and off in
three ways.
shortcut when the effect is off turns it on and
sets the minimum parameter value.
is mixed in, for low-
fluctuation chorus effect HINT b Master level adjustment
4-step up/down harmony
before, not all devices will be switched on P8 is mixed in, for dual-voice The 505 also lets you set the overall output level,
all the time. Depending on the mood of the 1. Using the VALUE + / - keys 3. Using the patch pedals pitch shift separately from individual patch levels.
song and other factors, devices will be When using the VALUE + key to increase Pressing both patch pedals together for an
switched on and off in different the parameter value, the setting following effect module turns the effect off. Pressing
P9 1-octave up/down pitch
shift sound is mixed in, for
The master level can be adjusted in Play mode, as follows.
Keep both VALUE keys depressed for at least 1 second. The
combinations. The same applies to the 505. the maximum value is the "effect off" setting. both patch pedals together when the effect is dual-voice pitch shift. current master level is then shown on the display for 1 second.
The on/off timing and combination of effect Similarly, when using the VALUE - key to off turns it on and restores the previously Pd Using FP01 connected to
CONTROL IN jack, pitch
While the level is displayed, you can use the VALUE + / - keys
modules are important aspects in creating a decrease the parameter value, the setting selected parameter value. to change it. The setting range is 0 - 50. At "40", the level is
certain sound. before the minimum value is the "effect off" can be controlled to two
Effect off indication octaves down. identical to the individual patch level.
setting. When the VALUE + key is pressed The master level setting is not stored by the unit. After the
Except for the distortion gain (3rd once in the "effect off" condition, the effect Pu Using FP01 connected to
EFFECT OFF= oF CONTROL IN jack,
harmony can be controlled
power has been turned off, the master level must be set again.

to one octave up.

13 Storing Patches
If you have edited (altered) a patch and turn the 505 off without storing the patch, the patch will
revert to its old setting. To store an edited patch, use the following simple procedure.

Storing can be carried out in Play mode and Edit mode. After you have edited the patch, press
the STORE key. If the unit is currently in Play mode, release the key before 1 second has
elapsed, otherwise the Direct Load function will be activated.
The display starts to flash. This condition is called the store standby condition. If you wish,
you can abandon the store procedure at this point by pressing the EDIT key. If you press the
STORE key once more, the contents of the patch are updated.
You can also change the patch number before storing, so that the edited patch will be stored in
a different number.
In this case, the original patch that was used as a starting point for editing will not be changed.

(2) Press the STORE key. (4) Press the STORE key once more.
(Unit enters store standby mode.) (Store process is completed.)

A1 A1 b4 b4 b4

(1) Edit the patch as desired.

(3) Select the patch for storing.

14 Replacing the Battery

If the tuning indicator flashes while the unit is being powered from the battery, the battery is
exhausted and should be replaced as described below.
Since the 505 has fairly high rated power consumption, use only a 6LR61 9 V (alkaline) battery.
Using another kind of battery will result in shorter operation.

1. Turn the 505 upside down and

open the cover of the battery
Cover
compartment. (Push the catch to
unlock the cover, then lift it up.)
6LR61 9 V (alkaline) battery 2. Remove the battery from the
compartment and disconnect the
battery cable. (Grasp the
terminal strip and do not pull at
the cable.)
3. Connect the battery cable to the
Cable new battery, taking care to
observe correct polarity (+/-).
Then insert the battery into the
battery compartment.
4. Close the battery compartment
cover, taking care not to pinch the
cable. (Make sure that the cover
is properly locked.)

15 Returning Patches to Factory Settings

The 505 comes with 24 predefined patches that have been programmed at the factory. Also after
you have edited and stored your own patches, you can return to the factory default settings at any
time. This process is called "recalling". Returning all 24 patches to the original contents and
resetting the Bank Hold and Direct Load functions is called "all initialize".

The recall mode is separate from the Play mode and Edit mode. You cannot switch directly to
recall mode from these modes. The recall mode can only be activated by turning the unit on in a
special way, as described below.

1. Turn the unit off by disconnecting the AC adapter or the guitar input cable.
2. Keep the STORE key depressed and turn the unit on.
3. The indication "AL" flashes on the display.
4. To perform "all initialize", press the STORE key once more in this condition. The
flashing rate increases and the initialization procedure is carried out. When it is
completed, the unit automatically enters the Play mode.
5. When wishing to recall only a particular patch, select the patch number in step 3,
using the same procedure as for normal patch selection.
6. When the desired patch has been selected, press the STORE key. The flashing rate
increases and the contents of the selected patch are recalled.
7. Recalling of individual patches can be carried out continuously. When you wish to
terminate the process, press the EDIT key. The unit then returns to the Play
mode. Turning the unit off also terminates the recall condition.

16 Specifications
Effects Maximum number of simultaneous effects: 9
24 effect types: Compressor, Limiter, Auto Wah, Pedal Wah, Acoustic,
Rhythm, Overdrive, Distortion, Blues, Fuzz, Lead, Metal, 4Band Equalizer,
Phase, Chorus, Flanger, Doubling, Step, Pitch Shift, Delay, Hall, Room ,
Amp Simulator, ZNR
Effect modules Maximum number of simultaneous modules: 7 (5 modules + 1 block)
Banks and patches 6 banks x 4 patches = 24 patches (edit + store possible)
Analog/digital conversion 18 bit, 128 times oversampling
Digital/analog conversion 16 bit, linear
Sampling frequency 31.25 kHz
Input Guitar input (standard monaural phone jack)
Rated input level: -20 dBm
Input impedance: 470 kilohms
Output Combined line/headphone output (standard stereo phone jack)
Max. output level: +6 dBm
Output load impedance: 10 kilohms or more
Control input For optional FP01 or FS01
Display indicator 2-digit, 7-segment LED
tuning indicator, parameter cursor indicator
Power requirements Optional AC adapter: 9 V DC, 300 mA (Zoom AD-0006)
Battery: 6LR61 9 V (alkaline) battery x 1
Battery life: approx. 4 h continuous operation
Dimensions 147 (W) x 157 (H) x 48 (D) mm
Weight 480 g

* 0 dBm = 0.775 Vrms

* Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
9 Patch Switching (Application: Bank Hold ON)
In the factory default condition,
the patch pedal switches all Bank Hold ON
patches, regardless of the bank Keeping the EDIT key depressed for at least 1 second activates Bank
divisions. This kind of patch Hold. To cancel Bank Hold, press the EDIT key again for 1 second.
switching is called the Bank Hold
off condition.

The Bank Hold function limits

switching to the four patches
within a bank. When the function
Bank switching
is activated, the patch pedals Banks A, b, C, d, E, F
switch only between the patches can be switched.
in the current bank. To activate the
function, keep the EDIT key PATCH PATCH
depressed for at least 1 second in DOWN UP
the Play mode. The BANK HOLD
indicator on the display lights up.
To turn the function off again, Patch switching
4 patches within bank can be switched.
perform the same step (press the
EDIT key for at least 1 second).
The BANK HOLD indicator on ZOOM
FS01
the display goes out.
Bank switching (Bank UP pedal)
Using optional foot switch FS01,
Bank switching can be performed banks A, b, C, d, E, F can be switched by foot.
using the VALUE + / - keys or the
optional foot switch FS01
connected to the CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel.

Bank/patch switching
when Bank Hold is on
ZO
OM F

BANK F
S0
1

BANK E PATCH 1
PATCH 2
BANK d PATCH 1
PATCH 2 PATCH 3
BANK C PATCH 1
PATCH 4
PATCH 2 PATCH 3
BANK b PATCH 1

A.1
PATCH 3 PATCH 4
PATCH 2
BANK A PATCH 1
PATCH 3 PATCH 4
PATCH 1 PATCH 2
PATCH 4
PATCH 2 PATCH 3
PATCH 4 BANK HOLD ON
PATCH 3
PATCH 4

A.1
BA
NK
BA

UP
NK
DO

BANK HOLD OFF

WN

10 Patch Switching (Application: Direct Load OFF)

In the default condition, the 505 is
set up in such a way that pressing a DIRECT LOAD OFF
Keeping STORE key depressed for 1 second
patch pedal immediately switches turns Direct Load off.
the patch and alters the output The same procedure serves to turn it on.
sound. This is called Direct Load
ON. This switching principle is
most convenient when the desired
patches are adjacent or close to
each other. However, when
wanting to switch to a patch that is Bank switching
further away, it may be desirable Banks A, b, C, d, E, F
not to activate the sound of the can be switched.
other patches in between.
PATCH PATCH
When this is desired, turn the DOWN UP
Direct Load function off as
follows. When Direct Load has
been turned off, switching banks Patch switching
Patches can be switched.
and patches has no effect until the
user confirms the selection.

For example, when going from

patch 1 to patch 4 with Direct Load active, patches 2
and 3 will briefly be heard when the patch UP pedal Confirming a patch
is pressed three times. When Direct Load is off, When display indication flashes, pressing
pressing the patch UP pedal will change the number both patch pedals together confirms the
on the display (the number flashes), but until the patch and switches the output sound.
user confirms the choice, the sound remains that of
patch 1.

To turn Direct Load on or off, keep the STORE key

depressed for at least 1 second.
To confirm a choice after selecting a patch with
Direct Load off, press both patch pedals
simultaneously.

Example: switching from patch 1 to patch 4

A1 A2 A3 A4 A4

① ② ③ ④ Patch switching completed

Confirm