Zoom FIRE-18 Specifications

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Introduction
Operation Manual
Thank you for selecting the
ZOOM MODELING GUITAR
AMPLIFIER FIRE-18
(simply called the "FIRE-18" in this manual).
Please take the time to read this manual carefully so as to get the most
out of this product and to ensure optimum performance and reliability.
Please keep this manual in a convenient place for future reference.
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Input/preamplifier section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Effect section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Patch section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Output/control section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the FIRE-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Using effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Loading and storing patches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Loading a patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Storing a patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the built-in tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Switching the mode with the foot switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Returning the FIRE-18 to the factory default settings
(all initialize)
. . . . . . . .15
Drive Types and Effect Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
ZNR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
MODULATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
DELAY/REVERB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Patch List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Operation Manual

Introduction Operation Manual Thank you for selecting the ZOOM MODELING GUITARAMPLIFIER FIRE-18 (simply called the "FIRE-18" in this manua

Page 2 - USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

Page 3 - Usage Precautions

Using the FIRE-1811ZOOM FIRE-18Available modulation effect types and their abbreviations are listed in the table below. The available delay/reverb ef

Page 4 - Features

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

Page 5 - Controls and Functions

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

Page 6

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

Page 7 - Output/control section

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

Page 8 - Connections

Drive Types and Effect Types16ZOOM FIRE-18 DRIVE Selects the modeling material (amp) and distortion type (drive type). Drive type Display Variation

Page 9 - Using the FIRE-18

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

Page 10 - Using effects

Drive Types and Effect Types18ZOOM FIRE-18FLANGER→CHORUSSerial connection of flanger and chorus. Higher setting valuesresult in faster flanger modulatio

Page 11 - Loading and storing patches

Drive Types and Effect Types19ZOOM FIRE-18STEP→CHORUSSerial connection of step and chorus. Higher setting valuesresult in faster sound change (Chorus

Page 12 - ◆ Storing a patch

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

Page 13 - Using the built-in tuner

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

Page 14 - ZOOM FIRE-18

Specifications21ZOOM FIRE-18Power Output 18 W RMSSpeaker20 cm, 8 ohmsInputsGuitar input : standard mono phone jack (nominal input level -20 dBm, input

Page 15 - (all initialize)

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

Page 16 - Drive Types and Effect Types

Patch List23ZOOM FIRE-18BANK PATCH PATCH NAME DRIVE TYPECOMMENTU0Fire Drive PVYPowerful drive sound with huge and full sonic impact1Pop Chorus J CLEAN

Page 17 - MODULATION

ZOOM CORPORATIONNOAH Bldg., 2-10-2, Miyanishi-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo 183-0022, JapanPHONE: +81-42-369-7116 FAX: +81-42-369-7115Web Site: http://www.zo

Page 18

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

Page 19

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

Page 20 - DELAY/REVERB

Controls and Functions 5 ZOOM FIRE-18 ◆ Input/preamplifier section This section comprises the input jack and controls for adjusting distortion depth

Page 21 - PRESET :

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

Page 22 - Troubleshooting

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

Page 23 - Patch List

Connections 8 ZOOM FIRE-18 FS-01Guitar 606 or similar effect pedal CD player or similar Power CordHeadphonesMRS-802 or similar recording deviceWhen

Page 24 - ZOOM CORPORATION

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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