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Intr oduction Operation Manual Thank you for selecting the ZOOM MODELING GUITAR AMPLIFIER FIRE-15 (simply called the "FIRE-15" in this manual). Please take the time to read this manual carefully so as to get the most out of this product and to ensure optimum performance and reliability. Please keep this manual in a conv enient place for f[...]
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2 ZOOM FIRE-15 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this manual, symbols are used to highlight w arnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prev ented. The meanings of these symbols are as follows: This symbol indicates explanations about extr emely dangerous matters. If users ignor e this symbol and handle the device the wr ong way , serious i[...]
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USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 ZOOM FIRE-15 • V olume Do not use the FIRE-15at a loud volume for a long time since this can cause hearing impairment. • Connecting cables and input and output jacks Y ou should always turn of f the power to the FIRE-15 and all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting any cables. Also make sure to discon[...]
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Features 4 ZOOM FIRE-15 •V ersatile guitar amplifier and compact effect sound modeling The FIRE-15 lets you select from 11 drive types which faithfully duplicate the sound of famous guitar amplifiers and compact effects. The av ailable choices range from vintage amps to modern distortion sounds, and everything in between. There is also a functi[...]
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Controls and Functions 5 ZOOM FIRE-15 ◆ 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) [DRIVE TYPE] knob Selects the simulated amp type and distortion (drive) type. (3) [GAIN] knob Adj[...]
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Controls and Functions 6 ZOOM FIRE-15 (7) [SUST AIN] key Setting this key to ON (LED lit) produces longer sustain. ◆ Effect section This section controls the built-in digital effects. The FIRE-15 provides modulation ef fects and delay/rev erb effects. (1) [MODULA TION] key Switches the modulation effect on and off. (2) [DELA Y/REVERB] key Switche[...]
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Controls and Functions 7 ZOOM FIRE-15 (3) Display Shows the number of the currently selected patch, or the value of setting parameters of the FIRE-15. (4) [ Q ]/[ W ] keys Serve to switch between patches and to adjust ZNR (ZOOM Noise Reduction). (5) [STORE] key Stores the current settings as a user patch. (6) [EXIT] key Cancels an operation and cal[...]
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Connections 8 ZOOM FIRE-15 Guitar FS01 606 or similar effect pedal CD player or similar Power Cord Headphones MRS-1266 or similar recording device When connecting a multi-effect device (such as the ZOOM 606 or 707II) between the guitar and the FIRE-15, set the [DRIVE TYPE] knob to "EFFECT IN". To input the signal from a CD player or other[...]
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Using the FIRE-15 9 ZOOM FIRE-15 This section explains how to operate the panel controls and how to use patches and other functions of the FIRE-15. Basic operation 1. Ve rify that the [MASTER] knob is tur ned to the 0 position. Then tur n the [POWER] switch on. Set the [GAIN]/[BASS]/[MIDDLE]/[TREBLE]/[LEVEL] knobs to the center position. Immediatel[...]
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Using the FIRE-15 10 ZOOM FIRE-15 Using effects Immediately after turning on the FIRE-15, the [MANUAL] key LED is lit, and the internal effects (modulation, delay/reverb) are of f. This section explains how to acti vate the ef fects and use them to achiev e various kinds of sound. 1. Press the key for the desired ef fect in the effect section. To u[...]
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Using the FIRE-15 11 ZOOM FIRE-15 H INT •Y ou can use a modulation effect and a delay/r everb effect simultaneously . If necessary , perform the above steps again for the other effect. • In program mode, you can call up a patch and change the effect setting. • When the effect in the selected patch is of f, you can select an effect type and se[...]
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Using the FIRE-15 12 ZOOM FIRE-15 If a control has been operated after a patch was loaded, a dot appears at the bottom right of the display . This indicates that the contents of the patch have changed. (When you return to the original settings, the dot disappears.) H INT Y ou can store the contents of a changed user patch by pressing the [STORE] ke[...]
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Using the FIRE-15 13 ZOOM 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-ch[...]
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Using the FIRE-15 14 ZOOM FIRE-15 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). N OTE When power is turned off and on again, the refer ence pitch is reset to "40" (center A = 440 Hz). 5. When tuning is complete, press the [TUNER] ke[...]
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Using the FIRE-15 15 ZOOM FIRE-15 switch the bank and patch number. 4. To return to manual mode, press the foot switch again, or press the [MANUAL] key . Retur ning the FIRE-15 to the factor y 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. (Thi[...]
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Drive Types and Effect Types 16 ZOOM FIRE-15 ■ DRIVE Selects the modeling material (amp) and distortion type (drive type). Drive type Display Description FDR CLN Clean built-in type tube amp sound. J CLN Clean bright combo amp sound. MS DRV British-style tube stack amp driv e sound. BG DRV T ube stack amp driv e sound with prominent midrange. PVY[...]
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Drive Types and Effect Types 17 ZOOM FIRE-15 ■ 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. ■ MODULA TION This effect adds body and to the guitar sound. Use the [MODULA TION] key to turn the[...]
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Drive Types and Effect Types 18 ZOOM FIRE-15 DOUBLING This effect adds a v ery short-delay sound to the original sound, which giv es the impression of sev eral players playing the same phrase, resulting in more solid sound. Higher setting values result in stronger doubling action. DOUBLING → CHORUS Serial connection of doubling and chorus. Higher[...]
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Drive Types and Effect Types 19 ZOOM FIRE-15 SLOW-A → PITCH Serial connection of slow attack and pitch shift. Higher setting v alues result in slo wer attack speed. (Pitch shift is fixed to one octav e higher .) PITCH This effect v aries the pitch of the original sound. Y ou can select one of nine preset pitch shift patterns (P1 - P9). Mixes the[...]
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Drive Types and Effect Types 20 ZOOM FIRE-15 ■ DELA Y/REVERB This effect adds a delayed component or rev erb to the guitar sound. Use the [DELA Y/REVERB] ke y to turn the effect on and of f, and use the [ Q ]/[ W ] keys to select the effect type and the setting value. Effect type Setting value Description DELAY This is a con ventional digital del[...]
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Specifications 21 ZOOM FIRE-15 Power Output 15 W RMS Speaker 20 cm, 8 ohms Inputs Guitar input : standard mono phone jack (nominal input level -20 dBm, input impedance 470 kilohms) A UX IN : standard stereo phone jack (nominal input level -20 dBm, input impedance 10 kilohms) Output Combined recording/headphone output: standard stereo phone jack (no[...]
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Troubleshooting 22 ZOOM FIRE-15 • Power does not come on. • Is power cor d correctly plugged into AC outlet? • Is [POWER] switch set to ON? • No sound, or low volume. • Is the guitar corr ectly connected to the FIRE-15? See page 8 for information on connections. • Is something plugged into the [RECORDING/PHONES] jack? If something is pl[...]
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Patch List 23 ZOOM FIRE-15 BANK PA TCH PA TCH NAME DRIVE TYPE COMMENT U [USER] 0 Tu ne Up Drive PVY DRV Smooth, transparent distortion sound 1 Best Crunch MS DRV W ide crunch sound for backing and lead 2 Funk Beat J CLN Suitable from arpeggio to 16 beat cutting 3 Cry Lead BG DRV Combination of the auto wah and distortion 4 Tr e molo FDR CLN Amp sou[...]
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ZOOM CORPORA TION NO AH Bldg., 2-10-2, Miyanishi-cho, Fuchu-shi, T okyo 183-0022, Japan PHONE: +81-42-369-7116 F AX: +81-42-369-7115 W eb Site: http://www.zoom.co.jp FIRE-15- 5000-1[...]