User manual ZOOM FIRE-30

[. . . ] Also make sure to disconnect all connection cables and the power cord before moving the FIRE-30. Caution Usage Precautions · Electrical interference For safety considerations, the FIRE-30 has been designed to provide maximum protection against the emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and protection from external interference. However, equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves should not be placed near the FIRE-30, as the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely. With any type of digital control device, the FIRE-30 included, electromagnetic interference can cause malfunctioning and can corrupt or destroy data. Care should be taken to minimize the risk of damage. · Cleaning Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the FIRE-30. [. . . ] 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 the user patch. ZOOM FIRE-30 13 Using the FIRE-30 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. 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 and cannot be selected as store targets. 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. To cancel the process and return to the condition of step 1, press the [EXIT] key instead of the [STORE] key. HINT By calling up an existing patch and then selecting another destination for the store process, copying a patch is possible. 14 ZOOM FIRE-30 Using the FIRE-30 Using the built-in tuner The FIRE-30 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 Mute Hold down MT 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. Adjust the pitch while observing the display. Pitch is sharp Correct pitch Pitch is flat A8 A8 The higher the rotation speed, the more the pitch is off. 3. 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). ZOOM FIRE-30 15 Using the FIRE-30 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-30 and connect the foot switch FS-01 (available separately) to the [FOOT SW] jack. NOTE Please do not connect or disconnect the foot switch while power is turned on. 2. Turn power to the FIRE-30 on. The FIRE-30 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-30 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 Program mode display 16 ZOOM FIRE-30 Using the FIRE-30 4. To return to manual mode, press the foot switch again, or press the [MANUAL] key. Returning the FIRE-30 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. Proceed with care. 1. Hold down the [STORE] key while turning power to the unit on. The indication "AL" appears on the display. AL 2. To execute the all initialize function, press the [STORE] key once more. All user patches are returned to the factory default condition. If you wish to cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key instead of the [STORE] key. ZOOM FIRE-30 17 Drive Types and Effect Types Drive Types and Effect Types DRIVE Selects the modeling material (amp) and distortion type (drive type). Drive type Display Variation VINTAGE Name FDR BLUES FDR CLEAN Description Classic bluesy sound of built-in type tube amp. Sound of nostalgic sixties fuzz connected to stack amp. FDR FD STANDARD VINTAGE CLEAN CL STANDARD VINTAGE J CLEAN MATCH MS OLD MS DRIVE BG OLD BG DRIVE MP 1 PVY 9002 Z POWER VINTAGE OD MS MS STANDARD VINTAGE BG BG STANDARD VINTAGE HI GAIN HG STANDARD VINTAGE ZOOM M STANDARD VINTAGE OD/DIST OD STANDARD VINTAGE TB DIST WILD FUZZ FUZZ F STANDARD FUZZ 18 ZOOM FIRE-30 Drive Types and Effect Types VINTAGE METAL MT STANDARD VINTAGE STANDARD VINTAGE STANDARD MTZ MT 7 AC FAT AC STANDARD Typical metal style sound with distinctive midrange. Changes the sound of an electric guitar into that of an acoustic guitar. The DRIVE [VARIATION] key switches the style between fat and standard. Clean guitar amp sound great for direct input to a ZOOM multi-effect processor. The VINTAGE setting produces an even tighter sound. ACOUSTIC A EFFECT IN E VINTAGE 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 [Q]/[W] keys to adjust the setting value. Setting value Description Higher settings result in more effective noise reduction. [. . . ] Use the [TYPE/TIME] knob to select the effect type and setting value, and use the [MIX] knob to adjust the ratio of effect sound and original sound. Effect type Setting value Description This is a conventional digital delay effect. The feedback amount is set to an optimum value. D1 DELAY D9 E1 ECHO E9 R1 ROOM R9 H1 This effect simulates reverberation in a room. Higher values result in a deeper effect. HALL H9 This effect simulates reverberation in a hall. Higher values result in a deeper effect. 22 ZOOM FIRE-30 Specifications Power Output Speaker Inputs Troubleshooting Output Drive Effect Programs Effect Modules Program Patches Sampling Frequency A/D Conversion D/A Conversion Control Connector Display Dimension Weight Included Items 36 W RMS 25 cm, 5 ohms Guitar input : standard mono phone jack (nominal input level -20 dBm, input impedance 470 kilohms) AUX IN : standard stereo phone jack(nominal input level -20 dBm, input impedance 10 kilohms) Combined recording/headphone output: standard stereo phone jack (nominal output level +4 dBm with output load impedance 10 kilohms or higher) 22 types 19 types (10 MODULATION + 4 DELAY/REVERB + BOOST + SUSTAIN + EDGE + BOTTOM + ZNR) 7 modules (MODULATION + DELAY/REVERB + BOOST + SUSTAIN + EDGE + BOTTOM + ZNR) USER : 10 (rewritable, with store) PRESET : 2 banks x 10 = 20 Total 30 patches 31. 25 kHz 20-bit, 64-times oversampling 20-bit, 8-times oversampling FOOT SW (FS01) 2-position 7-segment LED 485 mm (W) x 240 mm (D) x 410 mm (H) 12 kg Power Cord *0 dBm = 0. 775 Vrms *Design and specifications subject to change without notice. Troubleshooting · Power does not come on. · Is power cord correctly plugged into AC outlet? [. . . ]