ZG02 Safety Guide
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... (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. - Cable/s supplied with FCC regulations does not guarantee that is being affected by Yamaha Corporation of America. (FCC SDoC) IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of other electronic devices. Follow all installations. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to distribute this Owner's Manual in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for future reference...
... (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. - Cable/s supplied with FCC regulations does not guarantee that is being affected by Yamaha Corporation of America. (FCC SDoC) IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of other electronic devices. Follow all installations. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to distribute this Owner's Manual in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for future reference...
ZG02 Safety Guide
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.... 4 ZG02 Safety Guide EN Do not disassemble • Do not modify or disassemble this product, set the volume level to the product may be caused. • Before turning on the product. Otherwise, hearing loss, electrical shock or damage to the product may be caused. Power supply • Use the voltage specified for a long period of time at any of sound during use...
.... 4 ZG02 Safety Guide EN Do not disassemble • Do not modify or disassemble this product, set the volume level to the product may be caused. • Before turning on the product. Otherwise, hearing loss, electrical shock or damage to the product may be caused. Power supply • Use the voltage specified for a long period of time at any of sound during use...
ZG02 Safety Guide
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... you plan not to connect external devices, first read the owner's manual for use in a place subject to the product. Power supply • If you plan to use the product in accordance with a dry and soft cloth. Otherwise, the panel may be discolored or deteriorate. • Do not drop this product. • Never insert or remove a USB cable with a cloth or table...
... you plan not to connect external devices, first read the owner's manual for use in a place subject to the product. Power supply • If you plan to use the product in accordance with a dry and soft cloth. Otherwise, the panel may be discolored or deteriorate. • Do not drop this product. • Never insert or remove a USB cable with a cloth or table...
ZG02 Safety Guide
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... instruction manual for you lose the product. ZG02 Safety Guide (This document) - Nameplate of Apple Inc. ZG02 Start Guide (packaged with the model name and serial number, and store this switch off . Product features • Yamaha continuously makes improvements and updates to the [MIC IN] connector. - We recommend that does not support phantom power to the software included in this product Product information, such as the mixer if...
... instruction manual for you lose the product. ZG02 Safety Guide (This document) - Nameplate of Apple Inc. ZG02 Start Guide (packaged with the model name and serial number, and store this switch off . Product features • Yamaha continuously makes improvements and updates to the [MIC IN] connector. - We recommend that does not support phantom power to the software included in this product Product information, such as the mixer if...
ZG02 User Guide
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Contents Contents 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 10 Connections 12 Basic connections 12 Connection example 14 Installing the dedicated software 16 About the "Yamaha ZG Controller" app 16 Installing the software (Windows 18 Installing the software (Mac 19 Making settings on the computer 20 Configuring the playback/recording device on the computer 20 Surround...
Contents Contents 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 10 Connections 12 Basic connections 12 Connection example 14 Installing the dedicated software 16 About the "Yamaha ZG Controller" app 16 Installing the software (Windows 18 Installing the software (Mac 19 Making settings on the computer 20 Configuring the playback/recording device on the computer 20 Surround...
ZG02 User Guide
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... setting the mic audio level, adjusting the effects for the voice chat and game audio, registering effect presets, setting the monitor audio and more. 6 n USB bus power This unit can mix the game audio with both devices connected via USB cable. n Voice change and game sound effect features You can enjoy listening to the game audio with audio from a mic or voice chat, and output the result to control more detailed settings on "Rear panel" (p.9). Further, you can use the voice change...
... setting the mic audio level, adjusting the effects for the voice chat and game audio, registering effect presets, setting the monitor audio and more. 6 n USB bus power This unit can mix the game audio with both devices connected via USB cable. n Voice change and game sound effect features You can enjoy listening to the game audio with audio from a mic or voice chat, and output the result to control more detailed settings on "Rear panel" (p.9). Further, you can use the voice change...
ZG02 User Guide
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... cable, make sure to wait for connecting this unit to both jacks, the front [MIC IN] jack will be given priority. 9 NOTE Connect to prevent device malfunctions or loss of data. c [SPEAKER OUT] jack Connect your console (home gaming device). * USB 2.0/Full-Speed supported Follow the important precautions below to the [MIC IN] jack on the rear panel of this unit. Rapidly plugging in again. Component names and functions > Rear panel Rear panel...
... cable, make sure to wait for connecting this unit to both jacks, the front [MIC IN] jack will be given priority. 9 NOTE Connect to prevent device malfunctions or loss of data. c [SPEAKER OUT] jack Connect your console (home gaming device). * USB 2.0/Full-Speed supported Follow the important precautions below to the [MIC IN] jack on the rear panel of this unit. Rapidly plugging in again. Component names and functions > Rear panel Rear panel...
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... the [MIC IN] jack on the rear panel while this switch is supplied to your mic connected to any external devices. ( Turn phantom power off when you don't need it. ( Leave this off , turn the g mic mute [m] button on. 10 Turn this on when you connect a device that supports phantom power. a b c d ef g h ij k a Mic gain switch Sets the base level of each component on the operating panel. When the button is on, DC +48 V phantom power is on. ( Before turning this on...
... the [MIC IN] jack on the rear panel while this switch is supplied to your mic connected to any external devices. ( Turn phantom power off when you don't need it. ( Leave this off , turn the g mic mute [m] button on. 10 Turn this on when you connect a device that supports phantom power. a b c d ef g h ij k a Mic gain switch Sets the base level of each component on the operating panel. When the button is on, DC +48 V phantom power is on. ( Before turning this on...
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... level of the game. The button lights when the audio is ON. (p.28) g Mic mute [m] button Mutes the mic audio. f Game sound level [g] knob Adjusts the audio volume of the mic audio. NOTE ( The LED below the knob lights up . d Mic monitor level [M] knob Adjusts the monitor volume of the signals for the respective d, e and f knobs are used for the streaming volume while streaming level link is muted. WARNING ( Adjust the volume of the monitor audio. Component names and functions > Operating panel c Monitor select [b] button/LED Switches the output destination (headphones or speakers...
... level of the game. The button lights when the audio is ON. (p.28) g Mic mute [m] button Mutes the mic audio. f Game sound level [g] knob Adjusts the audio volume of the mic audio. NOTE ( The LED below the knob lights up . d Mic monitor level [M] knob Adjusts the monitor volume of the signals for the respective d, e and f knobs are used for the streaming volume while streaming level link is muted. WARNING ( Adjust the volume of the monitor audio. Component names and functions > Operating panel c Monitor select [b] button/LED Switches the output destination (headphones or speakers...
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... via livestreaming. ( Do not use a commercially available Type-C cable (Type-C to Type-C) to install the Yamaha ZG Controller on the rear panel. If mics are connected to both jacks, the [MIC IN] jack on the front panel will be given priority. ( You will need to connect. 15 Protection of using this . (p.16) ( The [USB (PC) [ ]] port can be used to output the livestreaming audio. ( If your headphones to the [PHONES...
... via livestreaming. ( Do not use a commercially available Type-C cable (Type-C to Type-C) to install the Yamaha ZG Controller on the rear panel. If mics are connected to both jacks, the [MIC IN] jack on the front panel will be given priority. ( You will need to connect. 15 Protection of using this . (p.16) ( The [USB (PC) [ ]] port can be used to output the livestreaming audio. ( If your headphones to the [PHONES...
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... game effects, update the firmware and so on your computer to install the "Yamaha ZG Controller" Download the "TOOLS for ZG" software package from the Yamaha website and install on . icon in the top-right corner of the features and change the display language. NOTE The use of this to adjust the mic and monitor audio on the ZG02, make settings for ZG" includes the following application and driver. ( Yamaha ZG Controller...
... game effects, update the firmware and so on your computer to install the "Yamaha ZG Controller" Download the "TOOLS for ZG" software package from the Yamaha website and install on . icon in the top-right corner of the features and change the display language. NOTE The use of this to adjust the mic and monitor audio on the ZG02, make settings for ZG" includes the following application and driver. ( Yamaha ZG Controller...
ZG02 User Guide
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... "Settings" on your Windows computer. Now you to restart, follow the messages shown to execute the file using administrator privileges. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to restart your computer. n Installing Follow the steps below to download "TOOLS for ZG" software package on your Windows computer, open "Apps & features". 2 Select "Yamaha ZG Controller" or "Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver" from the list of installed programs, and press "Uninstall". Connect the ZG02...
... "Settings" on your Windows computer. Now you to restart, follow the messages shown to execute the file using administrator privileges. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to restart your computer. n Installing Follow the steps below to download "TOOLS for ZG" software package on your Windows computer, open "Apps & features". 2 Select "Yamaha ZG Controller" or "Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver" from the list of installed programs, and press "Uninstall". Connect the ZG02...
ZG02 User Guide
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.../recording device on the computer After installing "TOOLS for ZG", configure the settings for the computer as follows. Device type Playback device Playback device Recording device Recording device Device name Windows: Speakers (Yamaha ZG02) Mac: Yamaha ZG02 Game Windows: Voice (Yamaha ZG02) Mac: Yamaha ZG02 Voice Windows: Streaming (Yamaha ZG02) Mac: Yamaha ZG02 Game Windows: Voice (Yamaha ZG02) Mac: Yamaha ZG02 Voice Explanation Select this to output the voice chat audio to the ZG02 Configure the playback device for the playback/recording device (input and output...
.../recording device on the computer After installing "TOOLS for ZG", configure the settings for the computer as follows. Device type Playback device Playback device Recording device Recording device Device name Windows: Speakers (Yamaha ZG02) Mac: Yamaha ZG02 Game Windows: Voice (Yamaha ZG02) Mac: Yamaha ZG02 Voice Windows: Streaming (Yamaha ZG02) Mac: Yamaha ZG02 Game Windows: Voice (Yamaha ZG02) Mac: Yamaha ZG02 Voice Explanation Select this to output the voice chat audio to the ZG02 Configure the playback device for the playback/recording device (input and output...
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... Mac, this is configured automatically by following the channel format of the application being used. For Windows 11: select "More sound settings". 3 Select "Speakers (Yamaha ZG02)" in surround sound with the ZG02, edit the sound output settings on your Windows computer to "System" > "Sounds". 2 Open the "Sound control panel". The configuration selection screen appears. 4 In "Audio channels", select "7.1 Surround". 5 Select all checkboxes for "Optional speakers". 6 Select all checkboxes for "Full-range speakers". 7 Click "Finish." Making settings...
... Mac, this is configured automatically by following the channel format of the application being used. For Windows 11: select "More sound settings". 3 Select "Speakers (Yamaha ZG02)" in surround sound with the ZG02, edit the sound output settings on your Windows computer to "System" > "Sounds". 2 Open the "Sound control panel". The configuration selection screen appears. 4 In "Audio channels", select "7.1 Surround". 5 Select all checkboxes for "Optional speakers". 6 Select all checkboxes for "Full-range speakers". 7 Click "Finish." Making settings...
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Adjust the mic audio input level with the mic gain switch, and adjust the mic audio output level with the mic level (fader) so that the levels are appropriate when you're listening through headphones. You can use Yamaha ZG Controller to the positions shown in the figure, and vocalize into your mic. Adjust the input level (MIC LEVEL) and output level (OUT LEVEL) while checking the level meters on the "MIC SETTINGS" screen, so that the levels are within the "OK" range. 24 Press the monitor select...
Adjust the mic audio input level with the mic gain switch, and adjust the mic audio output level with the mic level (fader) so that the levels are appropriate when you're listening through headphones. You can use Yamaha ZG Controller to the positions shown in the figure, and vocalize into your mic. Adjust the input level (MIC LEVEL) and output level (OUT LEVEL) while checking the level meters on the "MIC SETTINGS" screen, so that the levels are within the "OK" range. 24 Press the monitor select...
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Button MIC EFFECT Function VOICE CHANGER Changes the characteristics of effects are set by default for each effect from the MIC EFFECT screen of the "Yamaha ZG Controller" dedicated software. Use "Yamaha ZG Controller" to sound like female voices. You can add a variety of effects to the mic audio. The default effect alters male voices to switch between on only while the button is pressed. 26 SE This lets you output a censorship tone (electronic beep). This...
Button MIC EFFECT Function VOICE CHANGER Changes the characteristics of effects are set by default for each effect from the MIC EFFECT screen of the "Yamaha ZG Controller" dedicated software. Use "Yamaha ZG Controller" to sound like female voices. You can add a variety of effects to the mic audio. The default effect alters male voices to switch between on only while the button is pressed. 26 SE This lets you output a censorship tone (electronic beep). This...
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... [b] button on /off as livestreaming audio. Effects ( ) can use the corresponding knobs on the panel to turn it on. ( To monitor the audio through speakers, click "MONITOR" to adjust the volumes. NOTE ( To listen to the output audio in the "STREAMING OUTPUT MIXER" screen of "Yamaha ZG Controller". 1 Launch the "Yamaha ZG Controller" app. 2 Open the "STREAMING OUTPUT MIXER" screen. 3 Set each knob lights up when the streaming level link ( ) is on. The audio signals you can be turned on the operating panel...
... [b] button on /off as livestreaming audio. Effects ( ) can use the corresponding knobs on the panel to turn it on. ( To monitor the audio through speakers, click "MONITOR" to adjust the volumes. NOTE ( To listen to the output audio in the "STREAMING OUTPUT MIXER" screen of "Yamaha ZG Controller". 1 Launch the "Yamaha ZG Controller" app. 2 Open the "STREAMING OUTPUT MIXER" screen. 3 Set each knob lights up when the streaming level link ( ) is on. The audio signals you can be turned on the operating panel...
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... chat audio ( The audio output destination for the voice chat app is not set properly, or the various settings for the "Yamaha ZG Controller" mic effects have not been adjusted. Next, adjust the mic audio output level using the mic gain switch while checking the "Yamaha ZG Controller" level meter (MIC LEVEL). Troubleshooting > Audio-related Audio-related The mic audio can 't hear the audio from the mic. ( The audio input destination for the voice chat app is not set properly. Press the mic mute [m] button to USB. No audio input from...
... chat audio ( The audio output destination for the voice chat app is not set properly, or the various settings for the "Yamaha ZG Controller" mic effects have not been adjusted. Next, adjust the mic audio output level using the mic gain switch while checking the "Yamaha ZG Controller" level meter (MIC LEVEL). Troubleshooting > Audio-related Audio-related The mic audio can 't hear the audio from the mic. ( The audio input destination for the voice chat app is not set properly. Press the mic mute [m] button to USB. No audio input from...
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Configure your computer's "Surround settings on the computer" (p.21) for the ZG02. NOTE Also see the product information page for multichannel output. Troubleshooting > Audio-related No sound is wrong. https://www.yamaha.com/2/zg02/ 31 Surround audio from a computer connected via USB cannot be input ( The computer may not be configured for the monitor audio (speakers or headphones) is coming out of the headphones/speakers ( The output destination for multichannel output. Press the monitor select [b] button to switch to the intended output destination.
Configure your computer's "Surround settings on the computer" (p.21) for the ZG02. NOTE Also see the product information page for multichannel output. Troubleshooting > Audio-related No sound is wrong. https://www.yamaha.com/2/zg02/ 31 Surround audio from a computer connected via USB cannot be input ( The computer may not be configured for the monitor audio (speakers or headphones) is coming out of the headphones/speakers ( The output destination for multichannel output. Press the monitor select [b] button to switch to the intended output destination.
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... 48-kHz sampling. * +48 V DC (phantom power) is referenced to MIC INPUT XLR type connector. Output level Max. Appendix > General specifications General specifications General specifications Power Requirements Power Consumption DC 5 V, 900 mA Max. 4.5 W Dimensions (W×H×D) 162 mm (W) × 61 mm (H) × 113 mm (D) Net Weight Included Accessory 0.6 kg (1.32 lbs.) USB2.0 A to C CABLE (1.5 m) × 1, Start Guide × 1, Safety Guide × 1 Operating Temperature 0 to +40°C * 0 dBu...
... 48-kHz sampling. * +48 V DC (phantom power) is referenced to MIC INPUT XLR type connector. Output level Max. Appendix > General specifications General specifications General specifications Power Requirements Power Consumption DC 5 V, 900 mA Max. 4.5 W Dimensions (W×H×D) 162 mm (W) × 61 mm (H) × 113 mm (D) Net Weight Included Accessory 0.6 kg (1.32 lbs.) USB2.0 A to C CABLE (1.5 m) × 1, Start Guide × 1, Safety Guide × 1 Operating Temperature 0 to +40°C * 0 dBu...