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Page 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous; USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Caution

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 prevented. The meanings of these symbols are as follows: This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol an...

Page 3 - Usage Precautions

U S A G E A N D S A F E T Y P R E C A U T I O N S 3 ZOOM FIRE-18 electric shock. • Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the FIRE-18 since this can cause fire. The FIRE-18 is a precision instrument. Do not exert undue pressure on the keys and other controls. Also take care no...

Page 4 - • Versatile guitar amplifier and compact effect sound modeling; • Digital effects ideal for guitar play; Features

F e a t u r e s 4 ZOOM FIRE-18 The FIRE-18 is a guitar amplifier with the following features. • Versatile guitar amplifier and compact effect sound modeling The FIRE-18 lets you select from 22 drive (distortion) types which faithfully duplicate the sound of famous guitar amplifiers and compact effec...

Page 5 - Controls and Functions; Input/preamplifier section

C o n t r o l s a n d F u n c t i o n s 5 ZOOM FIRE-18 ◆ Input/preamplifier section This section comprises the input jack and controls for adjusting distortion depth and tone. (1) [VARIATION] key (2) [DRIVE TYPE] knob Select the simulated amp type and distortion (drive) type. The [DRIVE TYPE] knob g...

Page 6 - Effect section

C o n t r o l s a n d F u n c t i o n s 6 ZOOM FIRE-18 (8) [SUSTAIN] key Setting this key to ON (LED lit) produces longer sustain. (9) [EDGE] key Setting this key to ON (LED lit) emphasizes the high frequencies. (10) [BOTTOM] key Setting this key to ON (LED lit) emphasizes the low frequencies. ◆ Eff...

Page 7 - Output/control section

C o n t r o l s a n d F u n c t i o n s 7 ZOOM FIRE-18 (3) Display Shows the number of the currently selected patch, or the value of setting parameters of the FIRE-18. (4) [ Q ]/[ W ] keys Serve to switch between patches and to adjust ZNR (ZOOM Noise Reduction). (5) [STORE] key Stores the current se...

Page 8 - Connections

C o n n e c t i o n s 8 ZOOM FIRE-18 FS-01 Guitar 606 or similar effect pedal CD player or similar Power Cord Headphones MRS-802 or similar recording device When connecting a multi-effect device (such as the ZOOM 606 or 707II) between the guitar and the FIRE-18, set the [DRIVE TYPE] knob to "PLA...

Page 9 - Basic operation

U s i n g t h e F I R E - 1 8 9 ZOOM FIRE-18 This section explains how to operate the panel controls and how to use patches and other functions of the FIRE-18. Basic operation 1. Turn the [MASTER] knob to 0 and set the [POWER] switch to ON. Immediately after turning on the power, the manual mode is ...

Page 10 - Using effects; Press the key for the desired effect in the effect section.; • To increase or decrease the setting value by one step; O F

U s i n g t h e F I R E - 1 8 10 ZOOM FIRE-18 Using effects Immediately after turning on the FIRE-18, the [MANUAL] key LED is lit, and the internal effects (modulation, delay/reverb) are off. This section explains how to activate the effects and use them to achieve various kinds of sound. 1. Press t...

Page 11 - Loading and storing patches; Loading a patch

U s i n g t h e F I R E - 1 8 11 ZOOM FIRE-18 Available modulation effect types and their abbreviations are listed in the table below. The available delay/reverb effect types and the corresponding codes are shown in the table below. H I N T • You can use a modulation effect and a delay/reverb effect...

Page 12 - ] keys to select the bank and number of the desired patch.; Storing a patch

U s i n g t h e F I R E - 1 8 12 ZOOM FIRE-18 In program mode, 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...

Page 13 - Use the knobs and keys on the panel to establish the desired sound.; Using the built-in tuner; M T

U s i n g t h e F I R E - 1 8 13 ZOOM FIRE-18 1. Use the knobs and keys on the panel to establish the desired sound. 2. 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 setting...

Page 14 - Play the open string you want to tune; Switching the mode with the foot switch

U s i n g t h e F I R E - 1 8 14 ZOOM FIRE-18 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. The right side of the display shows how far the pitch is off. Adjust the pitch while observing the display. 3. To change the tuner...

Page 15 - Press the foot switch while you are playing your instrument.; Returning the FIRE-18 to the factory default settings; Hold down the [STORE] key while turning power to the unit on.; A L

U s i n g t h e F I R E - 1 8 15 ZOOM FIRE-18 N O T E Please do not connect or disconnect the foot switch while power is turned on. 2. Turn power to the FIRE-18 on. The FIRE-18 is in manual mode. 3. Press the foot switch while you are playing your instrument. When you push the foot switch, the FIRE-...

Page 16 - DRIVE; Drive type; FDR; CLEAN; FUZZ; Drive Types and Effect Types

D r i v e T y p e s a n d E f f e c t T y p e s 16 ZOOM FIRE-18 ■ DRIVE Selects the modeling material (amp) and distortion type (drive type). Drive type Display Variation Name Description FDR VINTAGE FDR BLUES Classic bluesy sound of built-in type tubeamp STANDARD FDR CLEAN Clean sound of built-in t...

Page 17 - METAL; ZNR

D r i v e T y p e s a n d E f f e c t T y p e s 17 ZOOM FIRE-18 ■ 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. ■ MODULATION This effect adds body and...

Page 19 - STEP

D r i v e T y p e s a n d E f f e c t T y p e s 19 ZOOM FIRE-18 STEP → CHORUS Serial connection of step and chorus. Higher setting values result in faster sound change (Chorus rate and depth is fixed) SLOW-A This effect slows down the sound attack speed, resulting in the impression of “violin playin...

Page 20 - Effect type

D r i v e T y p e s a n d E f f e c t T y p e s 20 ZOOM FIRE-18 ■ 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 VALUE [ Q ]/[ W ] keys to select the effect type and the setting value. RING MOD → ...

Page 21 - Specifications

S p e c i f i c a t i o n s 21 ZOOM FIRE-18 Power Output 18 W RMS Speaker 20 cm, 8 ohms Inputs 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) Output Combi...

Page 22 - • Power does not come on.; • Sound is too distorted or breaks up.; Troubleshooting

T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 22 ZOOM FIRE-18 • Power does not come on. • 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-18? See page 8 for information on connections. • Is something plugged in...

Page 23 - Patch List

P a t c h L i s t 23 ZOOM FIRE-18 BANK PATCH PATCH NAME DRIVE TYPE COMMENT U 0 Fire Drive PVY Powerful drive sound with huge and full sonic impact 1 Pop Chorus J CLEAN Simulation of combo amp sound with characteristic chorus 2 Combo Drive BG OLD Light drive combo amp sound 3 Metal 7 MT 7 Metal sound...

Page 24 - Changes in controls and jacks; Front panel; Using the signal from the internal mic; English

3 ZOOM FIRE-18M Thank you for selecting the ZOOM FIRE-18M. This product is a modified version of the popular ModelingGuitar Amplifier FIRE-18. It incorporates all the functions of the FIRE-18 and adds a built-in mic for pickingu p t h e s o u n d o f t h e s p e a ke r, a n d a s e t o f d i r e c t...