ZG01 Safety Guide
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... or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. - Compliance with the requirements listed in the space below. Model Serial No. The serial number is subject to the operation of product. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by Yamaha Corporation of America. (FCC SDoC) IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of this type of other electronic devices. Cable/s supplied with...
... or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. - Compliance with the requirements listed in the space below. Model Serial No. The serial number is subject to the operation of product. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by Yamaha Corporation of America. (FCC SDoC) IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of this type of other electronic devices. Cable/s supplied with...
ZG01 Safety Guide
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... product at least 5 cm above, 1 cm at a high volume or uncomfortable level. Power supply • Use the voltage specified for this product when installing it in any losses resulting from improper use headphones for inspection or repair. - If liquid spills into the product, fire, electrical shock or damage to follow the instructions Please carefully read these precautions carefully before proceeding...
... product at least 5 cm above, 1 cm at a high volume or uncomfortable level. Power supply • Use the voltage specified for this product when installing it in any losses resulting from improper use headphones for inspection or repair. - If liquid spills into the product, fire, electrical shock or damage to follow the instructions Please carefully read these precautions carefully before proceeding...
ZG01 Safety Guide
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... or the mixer freezes, restart the application software or the computer OS, or turn the mixer's [P] (Standby/On) switch to the product. Installation • Depending on to connect external devices, first read the owner's manual for each device, and connect them in ambient temperature. Precautions for use • Before moving this product. • Never insert or remove a USB cable with the instructions. Do not use this product...
... or the mixer freezes, restart the application software or the computer OS, or turn the mixer's [P] (Standby/On) switch to the product. Installation • Depending on to connect external devices, first read the owner's manual for each device, and connect them in ambient temperature. Precautions for use • Before moving this product. • Never insert or remove a USB cable with the instructions. Do not use this product...
ZG01 Safety Guide
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... switch off when you connect a device that may be helpful for this document in part or in its accessories. Important information NOTE Trademarks • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of MIC GAIN [ ] knob and MIC LEVEL (fader) before turning this switch on the product (bottom panel). This section describes precautions to be observed during use, functional restrictions, and supplemental information that does not support phantom power...
... switch off when you connect a device that may be helpful for this document in part or in its accessories. Important information NOTE Trademarks • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of MIC GAIN [ ] knob and MIC LEVEL (fader) before turning this switch on the product (bottom panel). This section describes precautions to be observed during use, functional restrictions, and supplemental information that does not support phantom power...
ZG01 User Guide
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... Introduction 4 About this manual 4 Notes regarding the use of this product 5 Product features 6 Accessories 7 Component names and functions 8 Front side 8 Rear panel 9 Operating panel 11 Connections 13 Basic connections 13 Connection example: scenario #1 15 Connection example: scenario #2 17 Installing the dedicated software 19 About the "Yamaha ZG Controller" app 19 Installing the software (Windows 21 Installing the software (Mac 22 Making settings on the computer 23 Configuring the playback/recording device on the...
... Introduction 4 About this manual 4 Notes regarding the use of this product 5 Product features 6 Accessories 7 Component names and functions 8 Front side 8 Rear panel 9 Operating panel 11 Connections 13 Basic connections 13 Connection example: scenario #1 15 Connection example: scenario #2 17 Installing the dedicated software 19 About the "Yamaha ZG Controller" app 19 Installing the software (Windows 21 Installing the software (Mac 22 Making settings on the computer 23 Configuring the playback/recording device on the...
ZG01 User Guide
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...* connected via USB. *Some restrictions apply. n Livestreaming support You can mix the voice chat audio with an HDMI cable. n HDMI support for the game. This product features two HDMI input jacks, letting you 'll be able to the mic audio, output a censorship tone (beep), and process the audio. Further, you 're playing, by connecting a computer (Windows/Mac), or a smart device such as checking and setting the mic audio level, adjusting the effects for...
...* connected via USB. *Some restrictions apply. n Livestreaming support You can mix the voice chat audio with an HDMI cable. n HDMI support for the game. This product features two HDMI input jacks, letting you 'll be able to the mic audio, output a censorship tone (beep), and process the audio. Further, you 're playing, by connecting a computer (Windows/Mac), or a smart device such as checking and setting the mic audio level, adjusting the effects for...
ZG01 User Guide
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... and the h mic mute [m] button on the operating panel. Precautions regarding phantom power ( Follow the important precautions below, in order to prevent noise and possible damage to this unit or to any external devices. ( Turn phantom power off when you select lights up. 11 The LED of the input you connect a device that does not support phantom power to the [MIC IN] jack on the rear panel. ( Do not connect/disconnect a cable to or...
... and the h mic mute [m] button on the operating panel. Precautions regarding phantom power ( Follow the important precautions below, in order to prevent noise and possible damage to this unit or to any external devices. ( Turn phantom power off when you select lights up. 11 The LED of the input you connect a device that does not support phantom power to the [MIC IN] jack on the rear panel. ( Do not connect/disconnect a cable to or...
ZG01 User Guide
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... cause external devices to adjust both the audio from home gaming devices connected via USB. WARNING ( Adjust the volume of the headphones and speakers are connected via HDMI and the audio from the party you're chatting with the e monitor select [b] button. The button lights while effects are turned on the device you change the output destination. The button lights when the audio is muted. h Mic mute [m] button Mutes the mic audio. i Mic level (fader) Adjusts the output level of the selected output lights up. j Mic effect [f] [d] [e] buttons Adds effects to...
... cause external devices to adjust both the audio from home gaming devices connected via USB. WARNING ( Adjust the volume of the headphones and speakers are connected via HDMI and the audio from the party you're chatting with the e monitor select [b] button. The button lights while effects are turned on the device you change the output destination. The button lights when the audio is muted. h Mic mute [m] button Mutes the mic audio. i Mic level (fader) Adjusts the output level of the selected output lights up. j Mic effect [f] [d] [e] buttons Adds effects to...
ZG01 User Guide
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...) to connect the [USB] jack of the ZG01 to the USB port on your computer. ( Connect the mic to the [MIC IN] jack on the rear panel ( Connect your computer for this. (p.19) ( The audio for livestreaming can be given priority. ( You will appear when output to the [USB] port is just one example. Read the Owner's Manual for the product in the STREAMING OUTPUT MIXER screen of the "Yamaha ZG Controller...
...) to connect the [USB] jack of the ZG01 to the USB port on your computer. ( Connect the mic to the [MIC IN] jack on the rear panel ( Connect your computer for this. (p.19) ( The audio for livestreaming can be given priority. ( You will appear when output to the [USB] port is just one example. Read the Owner's Manual for the product in the STREAMING OUTPUT MIXER screen of the "Yamaha ZG Controller...
ZG01 User Guide
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... "Yamaha ZG Controller" is an app that's used to configure and control the ZG01. ( Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver: a USB driver that are shown during installation. n Starting up "Yamaha ZG Controller" Refer to the operating guide to learn how to use of the features and change the display language. icon in the top-right corner of Use" that allows your computer to show the operating guide. 19 "TOOLS for voice effects and game effects, update the firmware...
... "Yamaha ZG Controller" is an app that's used to configure and control the ZG01. ( Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver: a USB driver that are shown during installation. n Starting up "Yamaha ZG Controller" Refer to the operating guide to learn how to use of the features and change the display language. icon in the top-right corner of Use" that allows your computer to show the operating guide. 19 "TOOLS for voice effects and game effects, update the firmware...
ZG01 User Guide
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... mixed on your computer. Windows: Voice (Yamaha ZG01) Mac: Yamaha ZG01 Voice Select this to the ZG01. Input device Windows: Streaming (Yamaha ZG01) Mac: Yamaha ZG01 Game 23 Device type Playback device Playback device Recording device Recording device Device name Explanation Windows: Speaker (Yamaha ZG01) Mac: Yamaha ZG01 Game Select this to output the voice chat audio to output the audio from a game or other app, of the system sounds) to your computer. Playback device Windows: Speaker (Yamaha ZG01) Mac: Yamaha ZG01 Game Device settings for playing back audio...
... mixed on your computer. Windows: Voice (Yamaha ZG01) Mac: Yamaha ZG01 Voice Select this to the ZG01. Input device Windows: Streaming (Yamaha ZG01) Mac: Yamaha ZG01 Game 23 Device type Playback device Playback device Recording device Recording device Device name Explanation Windows: Speaker (Yamaha ZG01) Mac: Yamaha ZG01 Game Select this to output the voice chat audio to output the audio from a game or other app, of the system sounds) to your computer. Playback device Windows: Speaker (Yamaha ZG01) Mac: Yamaha ZG01 Game Device settings for playing back audio...
ZG01 User Guide
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To output to the [USB] jack, set this is set to the [HDMI OUT] jack by default. A warning message will appear when this in the STREAMING OUTPUT MIXER screen of Yamaha ZG Controller. Making settings on the computer > Configuring the playback/recording device on the computer NOTE The streaming audio outputs to the [USB] port. If this happens, you must carefully read the message and agree. 24
To output to the [USB] jack, set this is set to the [HDMI OUT] jack by default. A warning message will appear when this in the STREAMING OUTPUT MIXER screen of Yamaha ZG Controller. Making settings on the computer > Configuring the playback/recording device on the computer NOTE The streaming audio outputs to the [USB] port. If this happens, you must carefully read the message and agree. 24
ZG01 User Guide
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... being used. NOTE The setting method may differ depending on the speaker icon in the Windows notification area, or select "Sounds" in the Windows Control Panel The sound control panel opens. 2 Select "Speaker (Yamaha ZG01)" in surround sound with the ZG01, edit the sound output settings on your computer. Making settings on the computer > Surround settings on the computer Surround settings on the computer To configure the audio on your Windows computer to play back...
... being used. NOTE The setting method may differ depending on the speaker icon in the Windows notification area, or select "Sounds" in the Windows Control Panel The sound control panel opens. 2 Select "Speaker (Yamaha ZG01)" in surround sound with the ZG01, edit the sound output settings on your computer. Making settings on the computer > Surround settings on the computer Surround settings on the computer To configure the audio on your Windows computer to play back...
ZG01 User Guide
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Install "TOOLS for at least one second. 4 Select the HDMI input. Press the HDMI select [b] button while checking the LED indicator. Operations > Basic operations 1 Before turning on the power, turn off the power (setting the unit to standby), hold down : Mic gain [M], mic level (fader), voice chat level [v], game sound level [g] 2 Start up the computer. Press the [z] (standby/on the ZG01. NOTE To turn all of the following knobs all the way...
Install "TOOLS for at least one second. 4 Select the HDMI input. Press the HDMI select [b] button while checking the LED indicator. Operations > Basic operations 1 Before turning on the power, turn off the power (setting the unit to standby), hold down : Mic gain [M], mic level (fader), voice chat level [v], game sound level [g] 2 Start up the computer. Press the [z] (standby/on the ZG01. NOTE To turn all of the following knobs all the way...
ZG01 User Guide
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... mic input/output levels. You can adjust the monitor volume for the mic audio. Adjust the input level (MIC LEVEL) and output level (OUT LEVEL) while checking the level meters on the "HEADPHONE MONITOR SETTINGS" screen. 28 NOTE You can use Yamaha ZG Controller to the positions shown in the figure. You'll hear the sound coming through headphones with the mic level (fader) so that the levels are appropriate. Adjust the mic audio input level with the mic gain [M] knob, and adjust the mic audio output level with Yamaha ZG Controller. Operations > Basic operations 5 Select the audio...
... mic input/output levels. You can adjust the monitor volume for the mic audio. Adjust the input level (MIC LEVEL) and output level (OUT LEVEL) while checking the level meters on the "HEADPHONE MONITOR SETTINGS" screen. 28 NOTE You can use Yamaha ZG Controller to the positions shown in the figure. You'll hear the sound coming through headphones with the mic level (fader) so that the levels are appropriate. Adjust the mic audio input level with the mic gain [M] knob, and adjust the mic audio output level with Yamaha ZG Controller. Operations > Basic operations 5 Select the audio...
ZG01 User Guide
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... can be turned ON at the same time. To listen to the output audio in headphones or through speakers or headphones, switch between the two by using the monitor select [b] button on the operating panel of the ZG01. 32 To output audio, disable HDCP in the settings of your gaming device that's connected via HDMI. ( To monitor the audio through speakers, click "MONITOR" to ON as livestreaming audio. Adjust the volume for the livestreaming audio. and...
... can be turned ON at the same time. To listen to the output audio in headphones or through speakers or headphones, switch between the two by using the monitor select [b] button on the operating panel of the ZG01. 32 To output audio, disable HDCP in the settings of your gaming device that's connected via HDMI. ( To monitor the audio through speakers, click "MONITOR" to ON as livestreaming audio. Adjust the volume for the livestreaming audio. and...
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.... ( You aren't using an appropriate USB cable when connecting via bus power. Be sure to connect the included USB 2.0 cable (Type C-Type C) to your computer with the included USB 2.0 cable (Type C-Type C). ( The computer's power is off the power (setting the unit to standby), hold down the [z] (standby/on) button for at 5 V DC output (1.5 A or greater). Troubleshooting > Power-related Troubleshooting Power-related The power does not turn off the power. To turn off when supplying bus power.
.... ( You aren't using an appropriate USB cable when connecting via bus power. Be sure to connect the included USB 2.0 cable (Type C-Type C) to your computer with the included USB 2.0 cable (Type C-Type C). ( The computer's power is off the power (setting the unit to standby), hold down the [z] (standby/on) button for at 5 V DC output (1.5 A or greater). Troubleshooting > Power-related Troubleshooting Power-related The power does not turn off the power. To turn off when supplying bus power.
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... not set properly, Adjust the mic audio input level using the mic level (fader) while watching the level meter (OUT LEVEL). Check the settings for the "Yamaha ZG Controller" mic effect as well. In the voice chat app settings, select the "Voice (Yamaha ZG01)" audio output destination. The mic audio is clipping or exhibits a lot of the [MIC IN] jacks, the mic connected to the [MIC IN] jack on the gaming device, and set properly, or the various settings for the "Yamaha ZG Controller" mic effects have...
... not set properly, Adjust the mic audio input level using the mic level (fader) while watching the level meter (OUT LEVEL). Check the settings for the "Yamaha ZG Controller" mic effect as well. In the voice chat app settings, select the "Voice (Yamaha ZG01)" audio output destination. The mic audio is clipping or exhibits a lot of the [MIC IN] jacks, the mic connected to the [MIC IN] jack on the gaming device, and set properly, or the various settings for the "Yamaha ZG Controller" mic effects have...
ZG01 User Guide
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... multichannel output. Turn on the "STREAMING OUTPUT MIXER." Change the "4K MODE" in the settings for the ZG01. Configure your smartphone with the transmission of the headphones/speakers ( The output destination for the monitor audio (speakers or headphones) is enabled for gaming device or computers connected via USB cannot be input ( The computer may be configured for multichannel output. If HDCP is off (standby). https://www.yamaha.com/2/zg01/ 35 screen. ( HDCP...
... multichannel output. Turn on the "STREAMING OUTPUT MIXER." Change the "4K MODE" in the settings for the ZG01. Configure your smartphone with the transmission of the headphones/speakers ( The output destination for the monitor audio (speakers or headphones) is enabled for gaming device or computers connected via USB cannot be input ( The computer may be configured for multichannel output. If HDCP is off (standby). https://www.yamaha.com/2/zg01/ 35 screen. ( HDCP...
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Appendix > Block diagram Block diagram MIC IN MIC IN PC APP PC APP MIC SETTINGS MIC EFFECT PC APP MIX (MONITOR) Voice (Yamaha ZG01) (Win) Yamaha ZG01 Voice (Mac) PC APP AUX USB AUX Voice (Yamaha ZG01) (Win) Yamaha ZG01 Voice (Mac) USB Speaker (Yamaha ZG01) (Win) Yamaha ZG01 Game (Mac) HDMI1 HDMI2 VIDEO GAME EFFECT 3D CHAT SPACE HEADPHONE MONITOR SETTINGS HEADPHONE PC APP GAME EFFECT ZG SURROUND PC APP VOICE GAME EFFECT EQ, FOCUS MODE GAME MIC SPEAKER OUT PC APP Streaming (Yamaha ZG01) (Win) Yamaha ZG01 Game (Mac) MIX (STREAMING) STREAMING OUTPUT MIXER USB HDMI ...
Appendix > Block diagram Block diagram MIC IN MIC IN PC APP PC APP MIC SETTINGS MIC EFFECT PC APP MIX (MONITOR) Voice (Yamaha ZG01) (Win) Yamaha ZG01 Voice (Mac) PC APP AUX USB AUX Voice (Yamaha ZG01) (Win) Yamaha ZG01 Voice (Mac) USB Speaker (Yamaha ZG01) (Win) Yamaha ZG01 Game (Mac) HDMI1 HDMI2 VIDEO GAME EFFECT 3D CHAT SPACE HEADPHONE MONITOR SETTINGS HEADPHONE PC APP GAME EFFECT ZG SURROUND PC APP VOICE GAME EFFECT EQ, FOCUS MODE GAME MIC SPEAKER OUT PC APP Streaming (Yamaha ZG01) (Win) Yamaha ZG01 Game (Mac) MIX (STREAMING) STREAMING OUTPUT MIXER USB HDMI ...
