Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] 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.
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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.
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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).
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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? [. . . ]