User manual ZOOM FIRE15

[. . . ] 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-15 or attempt to modify the product in any way since this can Warning result in damage to the unit. 2 ZOOM FIRE-15 USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Volume Do not use the FIRE-15at 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-15 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-15. Caution Usage Precautions • Electrical interference For safety considerations, the FIRE-15 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-15, as the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely. With any type of digital control device, the FIRE-15 included, electromagnetic interference can cause malfunctioning and can corrupt or destroy data. [. . . ] 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 current settings of 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 → P0 → P9 . . . For information on factory default patch contents, see page 23. Patch bank (U: User bank; P: preset bank) 4 Patch number When you press the [PROGRAM/BANK] key, the patch number stays the same and only the bank is toggled: U1 → P1 →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. ZOOM FIRE-15 11 Using the FIRE-15 If a control has been operated after a patch was loaded, a dot appears at the bottom right of the display. (When you return to the original settings, the dot disappears. ) 4 H INT Lit You can store the contents of a changed user patch by pressing the [STORE] key. For information on the procedure, see the section "Storing a patch". N OTE 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. ◆ Storing a patch N OTE 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 (P0 - P9) are read-only. They cannot be selected as target for storing a user patch. 1 12 ZOOM FIRE-15 Using the FIRE-15 4. To store the patch, press the [STORE] key once more. The store process is carried out, and the unit goes into program mode. H INT 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-15 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). ZOOM FIRE-15 13 Using the FIRE-15 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 N OTE 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. N OTE 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-15 and connect the foot switch FS-01 (available separately) to the [FOOT SW] jack. N OTE Please do not connect or disconnect the foot switch while power is turned on. 2. Turn power to the FIRE-15 on. The FIRE-15 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-15 switches to program mode, and the currently selected patch becomes active. If required, use the [PROGRAM/BANK] key and [Q]/[W] keys to 14 ZOOM FIRE-15 Using the FIRE-15 switch the bank and patch number. P1 4. Program mode display To return to manual mode, press the foot switch again, or press the [MANUAL] key. Returning the FIRE-15 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". ) N OTE 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-15 15 Drive Types and Effect Types Drive Types and Effect Types ■ DRIVE Selects the modeling material (amp) and distortion type (drive type). Drive type FDR CLN J CLN MS DRV BG DRV PVY DRV OVER DRIVE Display Description Clean built-in type tube amp sound. FD C MS BG PU OD DT F MT A E Clean bright combo amp sound. British-style tube stack amp drive sound. Tube stack amp drive sound with prominent midrange. Tube stack amp drive sound in heavy metal style. Sound of dry overdrive effect connected to combo amp. Changes the sound of an electric guitar into that of an acoustic guitar. Clean guitar amp sound great for direct input from a ZOOM multi-effect processor. DISTORTION FUZZ METAL ACOUSTIC EFFECT IN 16 ZOOM FIRE-15 Drive Types and Effect Types ■ 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. [. . . ] Mixes the original sound and sound components shifted an octave down and up. Adds amplitude modulation to the sound, resulting in a metallic effect. (Chorus depth is fixed. ) P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 R1 RING MOD R6 R7 R9 RING MOD →CHORUS ZOOM FIRE-15 19 Drive Types and Effect Types ■ DELAY/REVERB This effect adds a delayed component or reverb to the guitar sound. Use the [DELAY/REVERB] key to turn the effect on and off, and use the [Q]/[W] keys to select the effect type and the setting value. Effect type Setting value Description This is a conventional digital delay effect. [. . . ]