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

2 ZOOM FIRE-36 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-36 electric shock. • Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the FIRE-36 since this can cause fire. The FIRE-36 is a precision instrument. Do not exert undue pressure on the keys and other controls. Also take care no...

Page 4 - equipment and receiver.; • Versatile guitar amplifier and compact effect sound modeling; Features

F e a t u r e s 4 ZOOM FIRE-36 The FCC regulation warning (for U.S.A.) This equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in ar e s ...

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-36 ◆ Input/preamplifier section This section comprises the input jack and controls for adjusting distortion depth and tone. (1) [INPUT] jack Connect the electric guitar here, using a dedicated instrument cable. (2) [VARIATION] key (3) [DRIVE TYPE] ...

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-36 (6) [LEVEL] knob Adjusts the volume after passing the preamplifier. (7) [BOOST] key Setting this key to ON (LED lit) boosts the sound pressure level. (8) [SUSTAIN] key Setting this key to ON (LED lit) produces longer sustain. (9) [EDGE] key Sett...

Page 7 - Patch section

C o n t r o l s a n d F u n c t i o n s 7 ZOOM FIRE-36 ◆ Patch section This section lets you store and recall effect patches. It also serves to operate the built-in tuner and noise reduction functions. (1) [MANUAL] key (2) [PROGRAM/BANK] key This key switches between manual mode, where you use the c...

Page 8 - Output/control section

C o n t r o l s a n d F u n c t i o n s 8 ZOOM FIRE-36 ◆ Output/control section This section lets you adjust the overall amp volume and connect external devices including a foot switch. (1) [POWER DAMP] switch This switch allows you to lower the volume without loss of sound character by power amp. (...

Page 9 - Connections

C o n n e c t i o n s 9 ZOOM FIRE-36 FS01 Guitar 606 or similar effect pedal CD player or similar Power Cord Headphones MRS-1608 or similar recording device When connecting a multi-effect device (such as the ZOOM 606 or 707II) between the guitar and the FIRE-36, set the [DRIVE TYPE] knob to "EFF...

Page 10 - Basic operation; Display in manual mode

U s i n g t h e F I R E - 3 6 10 ZOOM FIRE-36 This section explains how to operate the panel controls and how to use patches and other functions of the FIRE-36. Basic operation 1. Verify that the [MASTER] knob is turned fully anticlockwise. Then turn the [POWER] switch on. Set the [GAIN]/[BASS]/[MID...

Page 11 - Using effects; setting value you want to use.; Setting value

U s i n g t h e F I R E - 3 6 11 ZOOM FIRE-36 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. 1. To use a modulation effect, press the corresponding [TYPE] key...

Page 12 - Loading and storing patches; Loading a patch; Code; DELAY ROOM

U s i n g t h e F I R E - 3 6 12 ZOOM FIRE-36 When you operate the [TYPE/TIME] knob, the display shows the currently selected effect type and the setting value. The available delay/reverb effect types and the corresponding codes are shown in the table below. When the knob is turned clockwise from th...

Page 13 - ] keys to select the bank and number of the desired patch.; Patch number

U s i n g t h e F I R E - 3 6 13 ZOOM FIRE-36 shown on the display. 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...

Page 14 - Storing a patch; Use the knobs and keys on the panel to establish the desired sound.

U s i n g t h e F I R E - 3 6 14 ZOOM FIRE-36 ◆ Storing a patch N O T E 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. Use the knobs and ke...

Page 15 - Using the built-in tuner; Play the open string you want to tune; M T; Hold down

U s i n g t h e F I R E - 3 6 15 ZOOM FIRE-36 Using the built-in tuner The FIRE-36 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 t...

Page 16 - Switching the mode with the foot switch; Press the foot switch while you are playing your instrument.

U s i n g t h e F I R E - 3 6 16 ZOOM FIRE-36 N O T E 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 O T E During use of the tuner, eff...

Page 17 - Returning the FIRE-36 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 - 3 6 17 ZOOM FIRE-36 4. 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 t...

Page 18 - DRIVE; Drive type; FDR; CLEAN; HI GAIN; 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 18 ZOOM FIRE-36 ■ 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 ...

Page 19 - METAL; MTZ; AC FAT; VINTAGE; 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 19 ZOOM FIRE-36 ■ 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 gives body an...

Page 21 - 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 21 ZOOM FIRE-36 STEP → CHORUS Serial connection of step and chorus. Higher setting values result in faster sound change. (Chorus depth is fixed.) SLOW-A This effect slows down the sound attack speed, resulting in the impression of “violin playing”. Hig...

Page 22 - 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 22 ZOOM FIRE-36 ■ DELAY/REVERB This effect adds a delayed component or reverb to the guitar sound. 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. RING...

Page 23 - • 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 23 ZOOM FIRE-36 Power Output 36 W RMS Speaker 25 cm, 5 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 Combin...

Page 24 - ZOOM CORPORATION; Patch List

ZOOM CORPORATION ITOHPIA Iwamotocho 2chome Bldg., 2-11-2, Iwamoto-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0032, Japann Web Site: http://www.zoom.co.jp FIRE-36- 5000-1 Patch List BANK PATCH PATCH NAME DRIVE TYPE COMMENT U 0 Fire Drive PVY Powerful drive sound with huge and full sonic impact 1 DBL Clean MATCH Stan...

Page 25 - Changes in controls and jacks; Front panel; Using the signal from the internal mics; English

3 ZOOM FIRE-36M Thank you for selecting the ZOOM FIRE-36M. This product is a modified version of the Modeling GuitarAmplifier FIRE-36M. It incorporates all the functions of the FIRE-36 and adds built-in mics for picking up thesound of the speaker, and a set of direct output jacks. This document expl...

Page 26 - No mic signal can be heard; Specifications

4 ZOOM FIRE-36M 1. With the level knobs on the rear panel turned fully down, connect the recorder, mixer, or other external device to the RECORDING OUT jack. For information on how to connect your instrument and how to use the front panel controls, see the FIRE-36 manual. * If you plug a pair of hea...