Introduction Operation Manual Thank you for selecting the ZOOM MODELING GUITARAMPLIFIER FIRE-18 (simply called the "FIRE-18" in this manua
Using the FIRE-18 10ZOOM FIRE-18Using effects Immediately after turning on the FIRE-18, the [MANUAL] key LED is lit, and the internal effects(modulat
Using the FIRE-1811ZOOM FIRE-18Available modulation effect types and their abbreviations are listed in the table below. The available delay/reverb ef
Using the FIRE-1812ZOOM FIRE-18In program mode, the knobs and controls on the panel become inactive, and the settings of thepatch shown on the display
Using the FIRE-1813ZOOM FIRE-181.Use the knobs and keys on the panel to establish the desired sound. 2.Press the [STORE] key in the patch section. Th
Using the FIRE-1814ZOOM FIRE-182.Play the open string you want to tune The left side of the display shows the note which is closest to the current pit
Using the FIRE-1815ZOOM FIRE-18NOTEPlease do not connect or disconnect the foot switch while power is turned on. 2.Turn power to the FIRE-18 on. The
Drive Types and Effect Types16ZOOM FIRE-18 DRIVE Selects the modeling material (amp) and distortion type (drive type). Drive type Display Variation
Drive Types and Effect Types17ZOOM FIRE-18 ZNR This is ZOOM's original noise reduction which suppresses noise during play pauses. Use the[ZNR] ke
Drive Types and Effect Types18ZOOM FIRE-18FLANGER→CHORUSSerial connection of flanger and chorus. Higher setting valuesresult in faster flanger modulatio
Drive Types and Effect Types19ZOOM FIRE-18STEP→CHORUSSerial connection of step and chorus. Higher setting valuesresult in faster sound change (Chorus
2 ZOOM FIRE-18 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be preven
Drive Types and Effect Types20ZOOM FIRE-18 DELAY/REVERB This effect adds a delayed component or reverb to the guitar sound. Use the [DELAY/REVERB]key
Specifications21ZOOM FIRE-18Power Output 18 W RMSSpeaker20 cm, 8 ohmsInputsGuitar input : standard mono phone jack (nominal input level -20 dBm, input
Troubleshooting22ZOOM FIRE-18• Power does not come on.• Is power cord correctly plugged into AC outlet? • Is [POWER] switch set to ON? • No sound, or
Patch List23ZOOM FIRE-18BANK PATCH PATCH NAME DRIVE TYPECOMMENTU0Fire Drive PVYPowerful drive sound with huge and full sonic impact1Pop Chorus J CLEAN
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USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 ZOOM FIRE-18 • Volume Do not use the FIRE-18 at a loud volume for a long time since this can cause hearing impairment
Features 4 ZOOM FIRE-18 The FIRE-18 is a guitar amplifier with the following features. •Versatile guitar amplifier and compact effect sound modeling Th
Controls and Functions 5 ZOOM FIRE-18 ◆ Input/preamplifier section This section comprises the input jack and controls for adjusting distortion depth
Controls and Functions 6 ZOOM FIRE-18 (8) [SUSTAIN] key Setting this key to ON (LED lit) produces longer sustain. (9) [EDGE] key Setting this key
Controls and Functions 7 ZOOM FIRE-18 (3) Display Shows the number of the currently selected patch, or the value of setting parameters of the FIRE-1
Connections 8 ZOOM FIRE-18 FS-01Guitar 606 or similar effect pedal CD player or similar Power CordHeadphonesMRS-802 or similar recording deviceWhen
Using the FIRE-18 9 ZOOM FIRE-18 This section explains how to operate the panel controls and how to use patches and other functionsof the FIRE-18.
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