Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] · During lightning or when not using the unit for an extended time, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. · Do not pinch the power cord, bend it forcedly, or place heavy objects on the power cord.
· Environment
Avoid using your FIRE-36 in environments where it will be exposed to: Warning · Extreme temperatures · Heat sources such as radiators or stoves. · High humidity or moisture · Excessive dust or sand · Excessive vibration or shock Keep a minimum distance of 5 cm around the unit for sufficient ventilation.
Warning Do not impede the ventilation openings with objects such as newspapers or curtains.
· Handling
· Never place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the FIRE-36 since this can cause
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electric shock. · Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the FIRE-36 since this can cause fire. [. . . ] (For details regarding effect types and setting values, see pages 19 - 22. )
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· · You can use only one type of modulation effect at a time. Also if the effect type and setting value are not currently shown on the display, the setting value of the currently selected effect type (whose TYPE key LED is lit) will change.
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To use a delay/reverb effect, turn the [TYPE/TIME] knob and select the effect type and setting value you want to use.
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When you operate the [TYPE/TIME] knob, the display shows the currently selected effect type and the setting value.
Effect type
D1
Setting value
The available delay/reverb effect types and the corresponding codes are shown in the table below.
Key (effect type)
DELAY ECHO
Code
Key (effect type)
ROOM HALL
Code
D E
R H
When the knob is turned clockwise from the extreme left position, the effect type and value settings cycle as follows: d1 - d9 (delay E1 - E9 (echo) r1 - r9 (room) H1 - H9 (hall). (For details regarding effect types and setting values, see page 22. )
4.
Use the [MIX] knob to adjust the ratio of original sound (guitar sound) and delay/reverb sound.
The setting range is 0 - 9. Turning the knob clockwise increases the depth of the delay/reverb effect. Turning the knob fully counterclockwise turns the delay/reverb effect off.
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You can change the effect settings of patches in the same way in program mode.
Loading and storing patches
The FIRE-36 offers a bank of ten read/write user patches (U) and a bank of ten read-only preset patches (A, b). 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 FIRE-36 switches from manual mode to program mode, and the currently selected patch is
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shown on the display.
0
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 through the patches in the order U0 - U9 A0 - A9 b0 - b9 U0 . . . (For information on factory default patch contents, see page 17. )
Patch bank U: User bank; A, b: preset banks
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Patch number
When you press the [PROGRAM/BANK] key, the patch number stays the same and only the bank is toggled: U1 A1 b1 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.
It is also possible to modify a patch after it was loaded. When a knob or key was operated, a dot appears at the bottom right of the display. (When you return to the original settings, the dot disappears. )
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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".
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.
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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 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 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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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-36 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-36 on.
The FIRE-36 is in manual mode.
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Display in manual mode
Press the foot switch while you are playing your instrument.
When you push the foot switch, the FIRE-36 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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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 the unit was shipped. [. . . ] Adds amplitude modulation to the sound, resulting in a metallic effect. Higher setting values result in higher modulation frequency.
P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 R1
RING MOD
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RING MOD
CHORUS
R7 R9
Serial connection of ring modulator and chorus. (Chorus depth is fixed. )
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.
Effect type
Setting value
Description
This is a conventional digital delay effect. [. . . ]