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Operation Manual
Introduction
T h a n k y o u f o r s e l e c t i n g t h e Z O O M M O D E L I N G G U I TA R
AMPLIFIER FIRE-36 (simply called the "FIRE-36" 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.
USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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Input/preamplifier section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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Effect section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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Patch section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Output/control section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using the FIRE-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Loading and storing patches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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Loading a patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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Storing a patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using the built-in tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Switching the mode with the foot switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Drive Types and Effect Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
■ DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
■ ZNR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
■ MODULATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
■ DELAY/REVERB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Patch List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Connections ......... 9 Using the FIRE-36 ........10 Basic operation . -
Page 2: Usage And Safety Precautions
Keep a minimum distance of 5 cm around the unit for sufficient ventilation. Do not impede the ventilation openings with objects such as newspapers or curtains. Warning • Handling • Never place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the FIRE-36 since this can cause Warning ZOOM FIRE-36... -
Page 3: Usage Precautions
Also take care not to drop the unit, and do not subject it to shock or excessive pressure. Caution • Alterations Never open the case of the FIRE-36 or attempt to modify the product in any way since this can result in damage to the unit. Warning •... -
Page 4: Features
The FIRE-36 is a guitar amplifier with the following features. • Versatile guitar amplifier and compact effect sound modeling The FIRE-36 lets you select from 22 drive types which faithfully duplicate the sound of famous guitar amplifiers and compact effects. The available choices range from vintage amps to modern distortion sounds, and everything in between. -
Page 5: Controls And Functions
(4) [GAIN] knob Adjusts the input gain. Turning this knob up increases distortion depth. (5) [BASS]/[MIDDLE]/[TREBLE] knobs This is a 3-band equalizer that allows boost/cut in the low, medium, and high frequency range. ZOOM FIRE-36 Effect section Controls and Functions Output/control section... -
Page 6: Effect Section
(10) [BOTTOM] key Setting this key to ON (LED lit) emphasizes the low frequencies. ◆ Effect section This section controls the built-in digital effects. The FIRE-36 provides modulation effects and delay/reverb effects. (1) [TYPE] key (MODULATION) Selects the effect type to be used for the modulation effect. The key also turns the modulation effect on or off. -
Page 7: Patch Section
BANK] key is ON (LED lit), the program mode is selected. (The default setting at power-on is manual mode.) (3) Display Shows the number of the currently selected patch, or the value of setting parameters of the FIRE-36. (4) [Q]/[W] keys Serve to switch between patches and to adjust ZNR (ZOOM Noise Reduction). -
Page 8: Output/Control Section
(3) [POWER] switch Controls the power on/off status. (4) FOOT SW jack A separately available foot switch (ZOOM FS-01) can be connected here, allowing you to toggle between manual mode and program mode with your foot. (5) [AUX IN] jack This is a stereo input that accepts the signal from a CD player or MD player. -
Page 9: Connections
[RECORDING/PHONES] jack. (When a plug is inserted in this jack, the speaker output is automatically turned off.) To record the output of the FIRE-36, connect the recording device to the [RECORDING/PHONES] jack. Connections CD player or similar... -
Page 10: Using The Fire-36
To change the ZNR (ZOOM Noise Reduction) setting, press the [ZNR] key. The LED of the key flashes, and the current setting (Z1 - Z9, oF) is shown for about 2 seconds on the display. -
Page 11: Using Effects
Using effects The FIRE-36 incorporates two types of effects (modulation and delay/reverb). This section explains how to activate the effects and use them to achieve various kinds of sound. To use a modulation effect, press the corresponding [TYPE] key. The respective LED lights up and the modulation effect is activated. The selected effect type and setting value are shown for about 2 seconds on the display. -
Page 12: Loading And Storing Patches
You can change the effect settings of patches in the same way in program mode. Loading and storing patches The FIRE-36 offers a bank of ten read/write user patches (U) and a bank of ten read-only preset patches (A, b). Patches in each bank are numbered 0 - 9. - Page 13 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 the user patch. ZOOM FIRE-36 Patch number → Using the FIRE-36 A0 - A9 → →...
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Page 14: Storing A Patch
Using the FIRE-36 ◆ Storing a patch 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. -
Page 15: Using The Built-In Tuner
Using the built-in tuner The FIRE-36 incorporates an auto-chromatic tuner which can be activated by pressing the [TUNER] key. Press the [TUNER] key in the patch section. The LED of the key lights up and the internal tuner becomes active. -
Page 16: Switching The Mode With The Foot Switch
The FIRE-36 is in manual mode. Press the foot switch while you are playing your instrument. When you push the foot switch, the FIRE-36 switches to program mode, and the currently selected patch becomes active. If required, use the [PROGRAM/BANK] key and [ switch the bank and patch number. -
Page 17: Returning The Fire-36 To The Factory Default Settings (All Initialize)
To return to manual mode, press the foot switch again, or press the [MANUAL] key. Returning the FIRE-36 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. -
Page 18: Drive Types And Effect Types
Tube stack amp drive sound in the heavy metal style. 9002 ZOOM original 9002 sound. Z POWER ZOOM original powerful amp sound. Sound of dry overdrive effect connected to VINTAGE OD combo amp. Sound of fully revved up distortion effect TB DIST connected to combo amp. -
Page 19: Znr
STANDARD VINTAGE PLAIN STANDARD ■ ZNR This is ZOOM's original noise reduction which suppresses noise during play pauses. Use the [ZNR] key to turn the function on and off, and use the [ Setting value ■ MODULATION This effect gives body and vibration to the guitar sound. Use the [TYPE] key to select the effect type and use the [VALUE] knob to adjust the setting value. - Page 20 Serial connection of auto wah and chorus. Higher setting values result in higher auto wah start sensitivity. (Chorus depth is fixed.) This effect causes random pitch changes and creates an auto arpeggio sound. Higher setting values result in faster sound change. ZOOM FIRE-36...
- Page 21 (P1 - P9). PITCH RING MOD ZOOM FIRE-36 Serial connection of step and chorus. Higher setting values result in faster sound change. (Chorus depth is fixed.) This effect slows down the sound attack speed, resulting in the impression of “violin playing”.
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Page 22: Delay/Reverb
Higher setting values result in longer delay time. The feedback amount is set to an optimum value. This effect simulates reverberation in a room. Higher values result in a deeper effect. This effect simulates reverberation in a hall. Higher values result in a deeper effect. ZOOM FIRE-36... -
Page 23: Specifications
• Is power cord correctly plugged into AC outlet? • Is [POWER] switch set to ON? • No sound, or low volume. • Is the guitar correctly connected to the FIRE-36? See page 9 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. -
Page 24: Patch List
Standard pitch sound added downer 1-octave Simulation of the drive feeling of the high gain amp sound Clear, transparent clean chorus sound Power lead sound of the ZOOM original Simulation of the standard stack amp sound Light drive combo amp sound... -
Page 25: Front Panel
Thank you for selecting the ZOOM FIRE-36M. This product is a modified version of the Modeling Guitar Amplifier FIRE-36M. It incorporates all the functions of the FIRE-36 and adds built-in mics for picking up the sound of the speaker, and a set of direct output jacks. This document explains functions and specifications that have been added or changed. - Page 26 Rated output level +4dBm with output load impedance 10 kilohms or more Unbalanced output Standard stereo phone jack Rated output level +4dBm with output load impedance 10 kilohms or more * 0 dBm = 0.775 Vrms * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. ZOOM FIRE-36M...