User manual ZOOM FIRE-18

[. . . ] When not using the unit for an extended time, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. · Environment Avoid using your FIRE-18 in environments where it will be exposed to: · Extreme temperatures Caution · High humidity, moisture, or splashing water · Excessive dust or sand · Excessive vibration or shock · Handling Never place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the FIRE-18 since this can cause electric Warning shock. Do not exert undue pressure on the keys and other Caution controls. Also take care not to drop the unit, and do not subject it to shock or excessive pressure. · Alterations Never open the case of the FIRE-18 or attempt to modify the product in any way since this can Warning result in damage to the unit. 2 ZOOM FIRE-18 USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS · Volume Do not use the FIRE-18 at a loud volume for a long time since this can cause hearing impairment. Caution · Connecting cables and input and output jacks You should always turn off the power to the FIRE-18 and all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting any cables. Also make sure to disconnect all connection cables and the power cord before moving the FIRE-18. Caution Usage Precautions · Electrical interference For safety considerations, the FIRE-18 has been designed to provide maximum protection against the emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and protection from external interference. [. . . ] You can then use the VALUE [Q]/[W] keys to change the effect type and/or setting value. Loading and storing patches The FIRE-18 offers a bank of ten read/write user patches (U) and two banks of ten read-only preset patches (A, b). Patches in each bank are numbered 0 - 9. This section explains how to call up stored user patches or preset patches and how to save amplifier and effect settings in a user patch. Loading a patch 1. Press the [PROGRAM/BANK] key in the patch section, so that the LED lights up. The FIRE-18 switches from manual mode to program mode, and the currently selected patch is shown on the display. ZOOM FIRE-18 11 Using the FIRE-18 0 In program mode, the knobs and controls on the panel become inactive, and the settings of the patch shown on the display are enabled. 2. Use the [Q]/[W] keys to select the bank and number of the desired patch. With the [Q]/[W] keys, you can cycle through the patches in the order U0 - U9 A0 - A9 b0 - b9 U0 . . . (For information on factory default patch contents, see page 23. ) Patch bank U: User bank; A, b: preset banks 4 Patch number When you press the [PROGRAM/BANK] key, the patch number stays the same and only the bank is toggled: U1 A1 b1 U1. 3. Operate the controls in the input/preamp section and the effect section as required, to adjust the distortion, tone, volume, effect type and intensity, etc. If a control has been operated after a patch was loaded, a dot appears at the bottom right of the display. This indicates that the contents of the patch have changed. (When you return to the original settings, the dot disappears. ) 4 HINT Lit You can store the changed contents as a user patch by pressing the [STORE] key. For information on the procedure, see the section "Storing a patch". NOTE If you have changed some settings and then select another patch, the settings of the previous patch will return to the stored condition. If you want to preserve your changes, store them as a user patch. Storing a patch NOTE When you store a patch, any patch currently stored under the same number will be overwritten (erased and replaced with the new settings). Take care not to accidentally erase a patch that you want to keep. 12 ZOOM FIRE-18 Using the FIRE-18 1. 2. Use the knobs and keys on the panel to establish the desired sound. Press the [STORE] key in the patch section. The indication "U" (for user bank) and the patch number (0 ­ 9) are shown on the display. In this condition, storing the settings as a user patch is possible. 0 3. Use the [Q]/[W] keys to select the desired user patch (U0 ­ U9). The preset patches (A0 ­ A9, b0 ­ b9) are read-only. They cannot be selected as a target for storing. 1 4. To store the patch, press the [STORE] key once more. The store process is carried out, and the unit goes into program mode. If you press the [EXIT] key instead of the [STORE] key, the operation is canceled and the unit returns to the condition of step 1. HINT By calling up an existing patch and then selecting another destination for the store process, copying a patch is possible. Using the built-in tuner The FIRE-18 incorporates an auto-chromatic tuner which can be activated by pressing the [TUNER] key. 1. Press the [TUNER] key in the patch section. The LED of the key lights up and the internal tuner becomes active. If you want to tune while keeping the sound output on, press the [TUNER] key only briefly. (The display indication shows "tU". ) If you want to tune while the sound is muted, hold down the [TUNER] key somewhat longer. (Release the key when the display indication shows "Mt". ) T Hold down Mute MT 13 ZOOM FIRE-18 Using the FIRE-18 2. Play the open string you want to tune The left side of the display shows the note which is closest to the current pitch. The right side of the display shows how far the pitch is off. Adjust the pitch while observing the display. Pitch is sharp Correct pitch Pitch is flat A8 3. A8 The higher the rotation speed, the more the pitch is off. To change the tuner reference pitch, press one of the [Q]/[W] keys. The current reference pitch is shown for two seconds. The default setting is "40" (center A = 440 Hz). 40 4. While the reference pitch is shown, you can use the [Q]/[W] keys to change the setting. The setting range is 35 ­ 45 (center A = 435 Hz ­ 445 Hz). 42 NOTE When power is turned off and on again, the reference pitch is reset to "40" (center A = 440 Hz). 5. When tuning is complete, press the [TUNER] key to turn the tuner off. The tuner function is disabled. NOTE During use of the tuner, effects are turned off. Switching the mode with the foot switch Using the separately available foot switch, you can toggle between manual mode and program mode during play. 1. Turn off power to the FIRE-18 and connect the foot switch FS-01 (available separately) to the [FOOT SW] jack. 14 ZOOM FIRE-18 Using the FIRE-18 NOTE Please do not connect or disconnect the foot switch while power is turned on. 2. Turn power to the FIRE-18 on. The FIRE-18 is in manual mode. -3. Display in manual mode Press the foot switch while you are playing your instrument. When you push the foot switch, the FIRE-18 switches to program mode, and the currently selected patch becomes active. If required, use the [PROGRAM/BANK] key and [Q]/[W] keys to switch the bank and patch number. A1 4. Program mode display To return to manual mode, press the foot switch again, or press the [MANUAL] key. Returning the FIRE-18 to the factory default settings (all initialize) If required, you can return the settings of the user patches (U0 ­ U9) to the condition in which the unit was shipped. (This function is called "all initialize". ) NOTE When you carry out this function, any settings that you have stored in user patches will be lost. [. . . ] · Is [POWER] switch set to ON? · No sound, or low volume. · Is the guitar correctly connected to the FIRE-18? See page 8 for information on connections. · Is something plugged into the [RECORDING/PHONES] jack? If something is plugged into the [RECORDING/PHONES] jack, the speaker is automatically cut off. · Is the [LEVEL] knob or [MASTER] knob turned down? Turn the knobs clockwise while playing your guitar. · Sound is too distorted or breaks up. · [GAIN]/[LEVEL] knobs may be turned up too high? Turn the knobs counter-clockwise. Adjust the volume with the [MASTER] knob. · The foot switch does not toggle modes. · Is a ZOOM foot switch connected? Use only the foot switch ZOOM FS-01. 22 ZOOM FIRE-18 Patch List BANK PATCH PATCH NAME DRIVE TYPE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 Fire Drive Pop Chorus Combo Drive Metal 7 FDR-Clean BG-Stack Match Box Cry Lead Strum Arp Pitched DRV PV-Hard Clear Chorus Z-Power M-Stack Delayed OD Phaser Cut X-Distortion Jet Drive MP-Power Z-Box Wild Fuzz Clean Lead Fat Tweed Outline Dist Mystic Chord Old Stack Silver Panel Wah Useful UK Box Neo Fuzz PVY Patch List U A b 5 6 7 8 9 COMMENT Powerful drive sound with huge and full sonic impact J CLEAN Simulation of combo amp sound with characteristic chorus BG OLD Light drive combo amp sound MT 7 Metal sound for 7-string guitar FDR CLEAN Standard amp sound for studio recording BG DRIVE Simulation of BG stack amp sound MATCH High quality crunch sound simulating combo amp 9002 Combination of auto wah and distortion AC STANDARD Acoustic sound for stroke and arpeggio BG OLD Standard pitch sound with 1-octave-down component PVY Simulation of high gain amp drive sound PLAIN (St) Clear, transparent chorus sound Z POWER ZOOM original power lead sound MS DRIVE Simulation of standard stack amp sound VINTAGE OD Overdrive sound with delay suitable for melody and lead PLAIN (St) Phaser sound for cutting TB DIST Simulation of stomp box distortion MP 1 Crispy, useful jet sound MP 1 Amp sound with hard distortion and quick response 9002 Variation of vintage original ZOOM sound WILD FUZZ Powerful fuzz sound for backing and lead PLAIN (Vin) Chorus & delay sound for clean lead FDR BLUES Fat sound adds weight to the mid range TB DIST Sound of accentuating outline with short delay J CLEAN Fantastic pitch sound for chord arpeggio MS OLD Simulation of typical old stack amp sound Simulation of combo amp sound with characteristic tremolo FDR CLEAN and reverb PVY Almighty auto-wah sound MATCH Mersey beat type combo amp sound FUZZ Fuzzy sound loved by studio musicians ZOOM FIRE-18 23 The FCC regulation warning (for U. S. A. ) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. [. . . ]