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Contents Notes about this Operation Manual.......................................................................... 02 Introduction..................................................................................................................... 03 Contents.......................................................................................................................... 04 Names of parts..............................................................................................................
Timecode.......................................................................................................................122 Appendix........................................................................................................................183 Timecode overview...............................................................................................................122 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................
Names of parts ■ Front Track knob Display Status indicator Red: Input enabled Green: Playback track enabled Orange: PFL monitoring Unlit: Input disabled FF/↑ button Home Screen: Select playback take Menu Screen: Select menu item MENU button Home Screen: Open Menu Screen Menu Screen: Return to previous screen RWD/↓ button Home Screen: Select playback take Menu Screen: Select menu item PFL/ENTER button Home Screen: Open PFL Screen Menu Screen: Confirm menu item STOP button REC button PLAY/PAUSE butto
■ Left side ■ Right side TIMECODE IN/OUT jack USB port LINE OUT jack Zoom wireless adapter (e.g.
Connecting mics/other devices to Inputs 1–6 The can record 6 individual tracks that correspond to Inputs 1–6 and a stereo mix of these inputs with left and right tracks. Mics and the outputs of instruments and audiovisual equipment, for example, can be connected to Inputs 1–6 and recorded to tracks 1–6. Connecting mics Connecting line level equipment Connect dynamic and condenser mics with XLR plugs to Inputs 1–6. Phantom power (+24 V/+48 V) can be supplied to condenser mics. ( → P.
Equipment connection examples Recording is possible in a variety of situations like these.
Display overview ■ Home Screen Status icons Stopped Paused Recording Playing back Counter During recording: Elapsed/remaining recording time During playback: Elapsed/remaining playback time Power type and remaining amount USB: Power supply connected to port EXT: L battery AA: AA batteries Recording/playback sample rate Clip indicator Recording/playback take name When stopped, press and hold to show the name that will be given to the next recorded take.
■ Character input screen Text box Press Press abc #+= Keyboard Operation indicator Press Press 123 * Press * Automatic input button NOTE ••The following characters can be used in project names.
■ Editing operations Move cursor in Use “ ←” and “ →” to move and press text box Select characters or Press (vertical) Select characters or Press (horizontal) Move the cursor to the character to input, and Confirm characters Delete characters press Move cursor before the character to delete in the text box, and press Complete editing Move cursor to "OK" and press Cancel editing Press ■ Automatic input keys (Date): This automatically inputs the date.
Preparations Supplying power Power can be supplied three ways using AA batteries, an L battery or USB. ■ Using AA batteries 1. 2. ■ Using an L battery 1. Loosen the screw in the battery cover on the bottom. Slide the battery in the direction of the arrow while pressing it toward the recorder. Open the battery compartment cover on the bottom, remove the battery case, and insert 4 AA batteries. 3. Put the case into the compartment. 4. Close the battery cover and tighten the screw.
■ Using a USB Type-C cable 1. Connect the cable of the dedicated ZOOM AD-17 AC adapter to the USB port. 2. Plug the dedicated AC adapter into an outlet. NOTE ••A 5V mobile battery (commercially-available) can also be connected. ••When connected to a computer, power can be supplied by USB.
Loading SD cards 1. Open the SD card slot cover, and insert an SD card. 2. To remove the card: push it further into the slot and then pull it out. NOTE Before using SD cards that have just been purchased or that have been formatted on a computer, they must be formatted. To format an SD card, use Menu > SYSTEM > SD Card > Format.
Turning the power on and off ■ Turning the power on 1. Press and hold ■ Turning the power off 1. briefly. Press and hold briefly. The ZOOM logo appears and the power turns on. NOTE Keep pressing it until the ZOOM logo appears on the LCD. NOTE ••The first time the power is turned on after purchase, the date/time must be set ( → P. 18). This setting can also be changed later. ••If “No Card!” appears on the display, confirm that an SD card is inserted properly.
Setting the language The menu display language can be changed. 1. Press 2. Use 4. . and and to select the desired language, and press to select SYSTEM, and press Use . . NOTE 3. The first time the power is turned on after purchase, the language must be set. Use and to select Language, and press .
Setting the date and time The date and time set on the are used when recording files, for example. The date format (order of year, month and day) can also be set. 1. Press 2. Use 4. . and and to select Date/Time, and press to select SYSTEM, and press Use . . ▶ Continue to one of the following procedures. 3. Setting the date and time………………………………………………………… P. 19 Setting the date format…………………………………………………………… P. 19 Use and to select Settings, and press .
■ Setting the date and time 5. Use and 8. to select Set and . Date/Time, and press When done setting, use to select Enter, and press . This completes setting the date and time. 6. ■ Setting the date format 5. Set the date and time and to select . Date Format, and press Move cursor or change value: Use Use and Change item value: Use and to select the item, and press 7. . 6. The item selected to be and it, and press and to select the format, and press changed appears red.
Setting the power supply used When using AA batteries, set the battery type so that the amount of remaining power can be shown accurately. The voltage of each power supply and the remaining battery charge can be checked on this menu page. 1. Press 2. Use 4. . and 3. Use and . to select Settings, and press and to select Power Source, and press to select SYSTEM, and press Use . 20 .
■ Setting the installed AA battery type 5. Use and to select . Type, and press 6. Use and to select the type, and press . NOTE ••When multiple power supplies are connected, they will be used in the following order of priority. 1. USB (Power supply connected to USB port) 2. EXT (L battery) 3. AA (Installed AA batteries) ••The voltages of each power supply are shown on the display.
Recording Recording process Recording with the follows the process shown below. The data created for each recording occurrence is called a "take". Connecting Turning the power on ( → P. 16) • Select one of the recording modes: 16/24-bit WAV, 32-bit Float WAV, simultaneous 16/24-bit WAV and 32-bit WAV, or MP3. Recording ( → P. 26) ・Press to start recording and to stop. ・Marks (for cueing) can also be set. ・Press to start recording the next take. ・Press to pause.
Setting the recording file format 1. 2. Press Use . and REC, and press Setting Tracks recorded Poly to select . Mono/Stereo Selected tracks 1-6 Explanation A single poly file will be created that contains audio for multiple tracks. A single mono file is created for each mono track and a single stereo file is created for each stereo track. NOTE ••When recording Mono/Stereo, audio files are saved in a folder that is created. ( → P. 40) 3.
Selecting inputs and adjusting levels Select which among Inputs 1–6 to use. Inputs will be recorded on tracks with the same numbers. For example, Input 1 will be recorded on track 1 and Input 2 will be recorded on track 2. Selecting inputs 1. Turn NOTE ••The signals from the inputs selected this way will also be sent to the L/R tracks. right for the number of an input to record, making the track status indicator light.
■ Adjusting input levels 1. Press 2. Use 5. . and Use and to select . Trim, and press to select . INPUT, and press 6. Use and to adjust the input level, and press 3. Use and PFL, and press . to select . HINT 4. Use and ••This can be set in a range from +12 to +75 dB when the input source is set to Mic, from –8 to +55 dB when set to Line, and from –35 to +30 dB when set to USB.
Recording 3. Press to pause. NOTE ••Pausing occurs at whole second increments. ••When recording is paused, a mark is added at that point. Press to resume recording. ••A maximum of 99 marks can be added to a take. HINT ••During playback, have been added. 1. Press 4. HINT If the timecode function is enabled, recording will start from frame 00 (00 or 02 when using drop frame) and the file length will always be a full second value. This makes synchronization easy when editing later.
Setting the sampling rate The sampling rate used to record files can be set. 1. Press 2. Use and REC, and press 3. Use 4. . and Use and to select the sampling rate, and press to select . . Setting Explanation 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 These are standard sampling rates. kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz to select Sample Rate, and press Select this when recording video at 23.976 frames 47.952 kHz per second in order to edit later at 24 frames per second.
NOTE ••192 kHz cannot be selected when the recording mode is Float (32bit) and the LR track is on. ••When 192 kHz is selected, Dual (16+32bit) and Dual (24+32bit) cannot be set. ••When the recording mode is MP3, only 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz can be selected. ••When 192 kHz is selected, L/R tracks will not be recorded. Input and output delay are also disabled. ••The Limiter cannot be set to On (Advanced) if Auto Mix is On or the Ambisonic format is not set to Off.
Setting the recording mode (bit depth) Set the recording mode. The bit depth of WAV files recorded by the 1. Press 2. Use will change according to the mode setting. 4. . and Use and to select the mode, and press to select . . REC, and press HINT 3. The setting options are Linear (16bit), Linear (24bit), Float (32bit), Dual (16+32bit), Dual (24+32bit) and MP3. Use and to select Mode, and press .
Mode setting Mode name Linear (16bit) Linear Linear (24bit) Float (32bit) Float Explanation These modes record ordinary 16/24bit WAV files. Adjust input (trim) levels so that the clip indicators do not light when recording. The level meters show input levels after adjustments. This mode records 32-bit float WAV files. Adjusting input levels is unnecessary. As long as maximum input levels are not exceeded, both quiet and loud sounds can be recorded with high quality.
Setting MP3 file bit rate (MP3) The bit rate used for recording MP3 files can be set. 1. 2. Press Use 4. . and and to select . . 5. Use and MP3, and press to select REC, and press 3. Use to return to the REC screen. to select Mode, and press Press . 6. Confirm that the Mode is set to MP3. Then, use and select Bit Rate, and press 31 to .
7. Use and to select the bit rate, and press . HINT This can be set to 128 kbps, 192 kbps or 320 kbps.
Setting the LR Track ■ Enabling the LR track 1. Press 2. Use 4. . and REC, and press Use and On/Off, and press . Use and On, and press Use and . to select 5. 3. to select to select . to select LR Track, and press . ••NOTE ••Off: This disables the LR Track. ••On: This enables the LR Track. All selected tracks and the LR Track will be recorded. ••On (LR only): This enables the LR Track. Only the LR Track will be recorded.
■ Adjusting the L/R track volume 1. Press 2. Use 5. . and REC, and press Use and to select LR Fader, and press . to select . 6. Use and to change the LR fader value, adjust- 3. Use and ing the LR track volume. to select LR Track, and press . NOTE Pressing + when the Home Screen is open will also open the LR/ Line Out setting screen. 4. Use and to select LR Fader, and press .
Capturing audio before recording starts The input signal is always buffered for a set amount of time, so it can be captured for up to 6 seconds before is useful when is pressed late, for example. 1. Press 2. Use 4. . and Use and On, and press to select to select . . REC, and press Sample Rate 3. Use and is pushed (pre-recording). This to select Pre Rec, and press . WAV MP3 NOTE 44.1 kHz 48 kHz 88.2 kHz 96 kHz 192 kHz 47.952 kHz 47.952 (F) kHz 48.048 kHz 48.048 (F) kHz 44.
Setting the recording time display During recording, either the elapsed recording time or the remaining possible recording time can be shown. 1. Press 2. Use 4. . and Use and . Use and to select Time Display, and press to select Settings, and press to select . 5. 3. and Display, and press to select SYSTEM, and press Use . 36 .
6. Use and to select Recording, and press 7. Use and NOTE When recording for a long time, if the file size exceeds 2 GB, recording will continue in a new file and the recording time will reset. This can be changed, however, so that it is not reset and the total recording time is shown. Set Rec Time Reset on the Time Display screen to On/Off to set whether or not recording time resets when a new file is created. .
Setting the playback time display During playback, either the elapsed playback time or the remaining playback time can be shown. 1. Press 2. Use 4. . and Use and . Use and to select Time Display, and press to select Settings, and press to select . 5. 3. and Display, and press to select SYSTEM, and press Use . 6. Use and to select Playing, and press 38 . .
7. Use and to select the time to show, and press .
Folder and file structure When recording with the , folders and files are created on the SD card in the following manner. folders and files are used to manage scenes and takes as a rule. Folder and file structure NOTE ••Setting the recording file format ( → P. 23) The folder and file structure differs according to the recording file format. In addition, the names of folders and files depend on how scenes are named. ••Setting how scenes are named (mode) ( → P.
■ Take names Structure Scene001-001 Take number (001–999) Scene number (1-9999) Scene Name ■ Audio file names File names given by the differ according to polyphonic, mono and stereo file formats. Track numbers and other data are added to file names. Explanation Scene name: Select none, the folder name, the date or a name input by the user ( → P. 45). File names + to Scene number: Press increase the number by one.
Move the previously recorded take to the FALSE TAKE folder. If the just recorded take was a failure, a shortcut can be used to move the recording to the FALSE TAKE folder. 1. Open the Home Screen. 2. While pressing , press . HINT ••Moving a take to the FALSE TAKE folder reduces the take number by one. ••Even during recording, the previously recorded take can be moved to the FALSE TAKE folder. 3. Use and to select Execute, and press .
Recorded take settings Changing the note for the next take recorded Characters can be input, for example, as a note to use as metadata in files. 1. Press 2. Use and REC, and press 3. Use ■ Editing notes . and 4. to select Use and to select . Note, and press . 5. to select Metadata, and press Use and Edit, and press . ▶ Continue to one of the following procedures. Editing notes……………………………………………………………………………… P. 43 Selecting notes from the history list……………………………………… P.
6. ■ Selecting notes from the history list Edit the note. 5. See "Character input screen" ( → P. 11) for how to input characters. Use and to select . History, and press NOTE 6. This note is written to the metadata. Use and to select the desired history item, and press . NOTE The history list will be erased if the Factory Reset function is used.
Setting and managing recorded scene names The way scenes are named (name mode) can be set. 1. Press 2. Use and REC, and press 3. Use Setting how scenes are named (mode) . and 4. to select Use and to select Scene Name, and press . 5. to select Metadata, and press Use and to select Mode, and press . ▶ Continue to one of the following procedures. Setting how scenes are named (mode)………………………………… P. 45 Changing scene names…………………………………………………………… P.
Setting Current Folder ■ Changing scene names Explanation The name of the currently selected folder is used as the scene name. + can be used to advance the scene number by 1. After advancing the scene number by 1, the corresponding folder will be used as the recording destination. If that folder does not already exist, it will be created. Example: FOLDER001-001.wav If Scene Name Mode is set to User Name, set the scene name used like this. 4.
6. NOTE ••The scene name is written to the metadata. Use and to select the desired history ••Spaces and @ marks cannot be input at name beginnings. item, and press . ■ Selecting a scene name from the history list 4. Use and to select User Name, and press . NOTE The history list will be erased if the Factory Reset function is used. 5. Use and to select History, and press .
Changing the track name of the next take recorded (Track Name) The track name set with the following procedure will be given to the next recorded track. 1. 2. Press Use 4. . and REC, and press Use and and to select Track Name, and press to select . . 5. 3. Use and to select a track, and press to select Metadata, and press Use . . ▶ Continue to one of the following procedures. Editing the track name……………………………………………………………… P.
■ Editing the track name. 6. Use and Edit, and press 7. ■ Selecting a track name from the history list 6. to select . Use and to select . History, and press 7. Edit the track name. See "Character input screen" ( → P. 11) for how to input characters. Use and to select the desired history item, and press . NOTE NOTE The history list will be erased if the Factory Reset function is used. The track name is written to the
Changing the number of the next take recorded The number given to the next recorded take can be changed when the Home Screen is open. 1. While pressing 2. Use or , press . to increase or decrease the take number, and press . NOTE This function cannot be used during recording and playback or when the Scene Name Mode is set to Date. How scenes are named can be changed with the following menu item.
Playback Playing recordings HINT ••The longer / is pressed and held, the faster the speed of searching backward/forward. ••An "Invalid Take!" message will appear if the selected take is not valid. ••A "No Take!" message will appear if no playable take exists. 1. ••During playback, press ( → P. 167) Press 2. . ■ Playback operations Select take/Jump to mark: Press / Search backward/forward: Press and hold / Pause/resume playback: Press NOTE Track backgrounds will appear black.
Mixing takes The volume and panning of each track during playback can be changed. ■ Setting faders 1. Touch ■ Setting the panning on the Home Screen ( → P. 10). 1. Press 2. Use . and to select . INPUT, and press 2. Turn to adjust the input signal level. 3. Use and PFL, and press NOTE Turn left until it clicks to mute the input. 52 to select .
5. Use and Parameter to select the desired track, and press Fader (in Float mode) Fader (in Linear mode) . Pan 6. Explanation Mute, −48.0 – +24.0 dB Adjusts the input signal level. Mute, −60.0 – +60.0 dB L100 – Center – R100 Adjusts the stereo balance of the sound. NOTE Use and Pan, and press 7. Setting range ••Settings are saved separately for each take and are used during playback. to select ••Mix settings are not saved with the take when the recorded file format is MP3. .
Monitoring the playback signals of specific tracks during playback The playback signals of specific tracks can be monitored using SOLO mode. 1. 4. Open the Home Screen. Use and to select . INPUT, and press 2. Press NOTE to start playback. SOLO mode can only be used with tracks that can be played back (indicators lit green). 5. Use and PFL, and press 3. Press during playback. 54 to select .
6. Use and to select the track to monitor, and press .
Changing the repeat playback setting The repeat setting used during playback can be changed. 1. 2. Press Use 4. . and 3. Use and to select the . . Setting Play One (single playback) Play All (all playback) Repeat One (single repeat playback) Repeat All (all repeat playback) to select Repeat, and press and repeat mode, and press to select PLAY, and press Use . 56 Explanation Only the selected take will be played.
Take and folder operations Working with takes and folders The Finder allows the viewing of the contents of SD cards, takes and folders and the creation of project/scene folders. It also allows the setting and deletion of recording/playback folders along with viewing their information, for example. 1. Press 2. Use ■ Editing operations . and Cursor: Press to select FINDER, and press / Move down a level (next): Press .
■ Creating folders ■ Selecting the take recording/playback folder Folders can be created inside the currently selected SD card/folder. 5. Use and Use this procedure to select the folder that contains the take to be played back or the folder to use for recording takes and return to the Home Screen. to select New Folder, and press . 5. Press and hold 6. Use and to open the Option screen. to select Select, and press 6. . Edit the folder name. See "Character input screen" ( → P.
■ Checking take marks and using them for playback ■ Changing folder and take names A list of the marks in a recorded take can be shown. 5. 6. Press and hold Use and to open the Option screen. to select Mark List, and press 7. Use and 5. Press and hold 6. Use to select Rename, and press . to select a mark, and press and to open the Option screen. 7. . . Edit the folder/take name. See "Character input screen" ( → P. 11) for how to input characters.
■ Deleting folders and takes 5. Press and hold 6. Use and 9. to open the Option screen. Use and to select Execute, and press . to select . Delete, and press NOTE ••Deleted folders and takes are not immediately erased from the SD card. They are moved to the TRASH folder. 7. Use and ••Deleting folders and takes in the TRASH folder will completely erase their data. to select the folder/take to delete, and press Press . to cancel deletion. NOTE Press shown. 8.
■ Take selected ■ Checking folder and take information 4. Press and hold 5. Use and TC: Timecode FPS: Timecode frame rate Len: Take recording length Fmt: Take sample format Date: Date Time: Time Size: Take size to open the Option screen. to select Info, and press .
■ Emptying the TRASH/FALSE TAKE folders 5. Use and 7. to select Use and to select Empty, and press . TRASH or FALSE TAKE. 8. TRASH folder Use and to select Execute, and press FALSE TAKE folder 6. Press and hold . NOTE ••Emptying the TRASH folder will completely erase the data in it. ••Emptying the FALSE TAKE folder does not immediately erase its data from the SD card. The data is moved to the TRASH folder. .
Overview of metadata (take information) stored in files ■ WAV file metadata The writes a variety of information (metadata) to files during recording. When these files are read by an application that supports metadata, the saved information can be checked and used. The metadata saved in files recorded by the in WAV format is collected in BEXT (Broadcast Audio Extension) and iXML chunks. For details about the metadata saved in these chunks, see "Metadata contained in BEXT chunks in WAV files" ( → P.
Checking and editing take metadata 1. 2. Press Use 4. . and Use and Use and . to select a take, and press to select an SD card, and press to select . 5. 3. and a folder, and press to select FINDER, and press Use . This opens the Option screen. See "Take and folder operations" for how to use the Finder ( → P. 57). . 6. Use and to select Meta- data Edit, and press 64 .
▶ Continue to one of the following procedures. 9. Checking and editing notes…………………………………………………… P. 65 Selecting notes from the history list……………………………………… P. 66 Checking and editing scene names……………………………………… P. 66 Selecting a scene name from the history list……………………… P. 67 Checking and editing take names………………………………………… P. 68 Circling takes…………………………………………………………………………… P. 69 Changing tape names……………………………………………………………… P. 69 Changing project names………………………………………………………… P.
■ Selecting notes from the history list 7. Use and Use and . Use and 8. . and to select Use and to select . Scene, and press 9. to select the desired history item, and press Use Scene/Take, and press to select History, and press 9. 7. to select Note, and press 8. ■ Checking and editing scene names Use and Edit, and press . NOTE The history list will be erased if the Factory Reset function is used. 66 to select . .
10.Edit the scene name. 9. See "Character input screen" ( → P. 11) for how to input characters. 10.Use ■ Selecting a scene name from the history list and to select and . to select the History item to use, The scene name is written to the metadata. Use and History, and press NOTE 7. Use and press . to select Scene/Take, and press . NOTE The history list will be erased if the Factory Reset function is used. 8. Use and to select Scene, and press .
■ Checking and editing take numbers 7. Use and ■ Editing operations Move cursor or change value: Press to select Scene/Take, and press / Select parameter to change: Press . HINT This can be set from 1 to 999. NOTE 8. The take number is written to the metadata. Use and Take, and press to select 10.When done changing, . use and to select Enter, and press 9. Change the take number. 68 .
■ Circling takes ■ Changing tape names 7. An @ mark can be added to the beginning of the name of the best take to make it stand out. This is called a "circled take". 7. Use and 8. Use and to select . . 8. to select Circled, and press and Tape Name, and press to select Circle, and press Use Edit the folder (tape) name. See "Character input screen" ( → P. 11) for how to input characters. . NOTE ••The folder (tape) name is written to the metadata.
■ Changing project names 7. Use and 7. to select Proj- ect Name, and press 8. ■ Checking and editing the track names . 8. Edit the project name. See "Character input screen" ( → P. 11) for how to input characters. Use and to select Track Name, and press Use and to select . a track, and press 9. NOTE ••The project name is written to the metadata.
■ Selecting a track name from the history list 10.Edit the track name. 7. See "Character input screen" ( → P. 11) for how to input characters. Use and to select Track Name, and press NOTE 8. The track name is written to the
10.Use and to select the desired history, and press . NOTE The history list will be erased if the Factory Reset function is used.
Writing a sound report A sound report includes information about recording times and takes. Reports can be written as CSV format files (F6_[folder name].CSV). Comments written in sound reports can also be edited. 1. 2. Press Use 4. . and and to select Sound Report, and press to select FINDER, and press Use . . ▶ Continue to one of the following procedures. 3. Use and Writing sound reports……………………………………………………………… P. 74 Editing comments…………………………………………………………………… P.
■ Writing sound reports 5. Use and Use and 5. to select Create, and press 6. ■ Editing comments . and to select . Info, and press 6. to select Execute, and press Use . Use and Edit, and press to select . This writes the sound report inside the selected SD card or folder. 7. NOTE ••Only information about takes in the folder or SD card is written in the sound report. Edit the comment. See "Character input screen" ( → P. 11) for how to input characters.
■ Selecting comments from the history list 5. Use and 7. to select and to select the desired history . Info, and press Use item, and press . NOTE 6. Use and The history list will be erased if the Factory Reset function is used. to select History, and press .
Input settings Adjusting the input signal monitoring balance The volume of each track can be adjusted when monitoring input signals. 1. Open the Home Screen HINT ( → P. 10). The fader setting range is muted and –48.0 to +24.0 dB. NOTE ••Mix settings are saved separately for each recorded take and can be changed during playback ( → P. 52). ••Mix settings are not saved with the take when the recorded file format is MP3. 2. Use to adjust the faders.
Monitoring the input signals of specified tracks The input signals of specified tracks can be monitored. Even tracks that have not been set to record can be input to the PFL screen and their input sounds monitored. This is convenient when using tracks as return inputs. Carious settings can be made for selected tracks. 1. Press when the Home Screen is open. NOTE This does not change the signals output from line outputs.
Setting the input source The input source and phantom power on/off status can be set for each track. 1. 2. Press Use 4. . and and PFL, and press to select . . 5. Use and a track, and press to select INPUT, and press 3. Use Use and to select Source, and press to select . . 6. Use and to select the input source, and press 78 .
Setting Mic Mic (PH) Line Line (PH) USB 1–4 Explanation Use when connecting a mic or other equipment with a low input level. Use for mic level with phantom power. Use when connecting line level equipment. The input level will be reduced 20 dB compared to when Mic is selected. Use this setting for line level with phantom power. When AIF with Rec ( → P. 140) is set to On, computer output signals are treated as input signals HINT For phantom power voltage, see “Changing the phantom power settings” ( → P.
Setting the monitoring volume on the PFL screen On the PFL screen, the monitoring sound can be set to be either pre-fader listening (PFL) or fader solo (SOLO). 1. 2. Press Use 4. . and and PFL, and press to select . . 5. Use and a track, and press to select INPUT, and press 3. Use Use and to select Monitor, and press to select . . 6. Use and to select the mode, and press 80 .
Setting PFL SOLO Explanation On the PFL screen, monitor the pre-fader sound. On the PFL screen, monitor the post-fader sound. NOTE ••When the PFL screen is open during playback, the monitoring sound will be post-fader (SOLO) regardless of the setting. ••The pre-fader and post-fader monitoring positions depend on the set recording mode. See the block diagrams for details about the positions ( → “Block diagrams” on P. 190).
Cutting low-frequency noise The high pass filter can cut low frequencies to reduce the sound of wind, vocal pops and other noise. 1. 2. Press Use 4. . and and PFL, and press to select . . 5. Use and a track, and press to select INPUT, and press 3. Use Use and to select HPF/Limiter, and press to select . 6. Use and HPF, and press 82 to select . .
7. Use and to select the desired cutoff frequency, and press . HINT This can be set to Off or between 10 and 240 Hz.
Input limiter The limiter can prevent distortion by reducing input signals that have excessively high levels. Input signal Level 1. Press 2. Use . and to select . INPUT, and press Threshold Signal after limiter Attack time Release time 3. Time When the limiter is ON, if the input signal level exceeds the set threshold value, the input signal level will be suppressed to prevent the sound from distorting.
5. Use and HPF/Limiter, and press 6. Use and Using the limiter to select 7. . to select Limiter, and press 8. . Use and to select On/Off, and press Use and to select the setting, and press ▶ Continue to one of the following procedures. Using the limiter………………………………………………………………………… P. 85 Setting the type………………………………………………………………………… P. 87 Setting the threshold………………………………………………………………… P. 87 Setting the attack time…………………………………………………………… P.
On (Normal) NOTE Sometimes peaks remain When set to On (Advanced), the input latency of the increases 1 ms. When monitoring sounds being recorded with a mic in real-time, increased latency can cause interference between the sound being recorded that is transmitted through the air and the delayed monitored sound, possibly making accurate monitoring difficult. Threshold Before limiter use After limiter use NOTE ••When set to On (Advanced), the Sample Rate cannot be set to 192 kHz.
■ Setting the type 7. Use and Use and Hard Knee Soft Knee 7. . Use and to select Threshold, and press to select the type, and press Setting This sets the base level from which the limiter operates. to select Type, and press 8. ■ Setting the threshold 8. . Use and . to adjust the setting, and press Explanation Only peaks that exceed the threshold are attenuated. There is no effect below the threshold.
■ Setting the attack time ■ Setting the release time 7. 7. This sets the amount of time until compression starts after the input signal exceeds the threshold. Use and to select . Attack Time, and press 8. Use and This sets the amount of time until compression stops after the input signal goes below the threshold. and to select Release Time, and press 8. to adjust the time, and press Use . Use and . to adjust the time, and press . HINT HINT This can be set from 1 to 4 ms.
■ Setting the target level When the limiter On/Off setting is set to On (Advanced), use this to set the target output level for the signal. 7. Use and to select Tar- get Level, and press 8. Use and . to adjust the setting, and press . HINT ••This can be set from −16 to 0 dBFS. ••After a signal passes through the limiter, it will not exceed the set target level value. NOTE This setting becomes available when On/Off is set to On (Advanced).
Inverting the input phase The phase of the input signal can be inverted. This is useful when sounds cancel each other out due to mic settings. 1. 2. Press Use 4. . and and PFL, and press to select . . 5. Use and a track, and press to select INPUT, and press 3. Use Use and to select Phase/Delay, and press to select . 90 .
6. Use and to select Phase Invert, and press 7. Use and On, and press . to select .
Changing the phantom power settings The can provide phantom power. The voltage can be set to +24V or +48 V and it can be turned on/off for each input separately. HINT Phantom power is a function that supplies power to devices that require an external power supply, including some condenser mics. The standard power is +48 V, but some devices can operate with lower voltages. 1. Press 2. Use . and to select INPUT, and press .
■ Setting the voltage 4. Use and Use and 4. to select Voltage, and press 5. ■ Disabling phantom power during playback . and to select Power Saving, and press 5. to select the voltage, and press Use . Use and . to select On (PH off during playback), and press Setting HINT Off On (PH off during playback) When using mics and other equipment that can operate with voltages power less than +48 V, selecting the lower voltage can reduce the consumption. .
Applying delay to input signals If there are differences in the timing of input sounds, use this function to correct them when recording. 1. 2. Press Use 4. . and and PFL, and press to select . . 5. Use and a track, and press to select INPUT, and press 3. Use Use and to select Phase/Delay, and press to select . 6. Use and to select Delay, and press 94 . .
7. Use and to adjust the delay time, and press . HINT This can be set from 0 to 30.0 ms. NOTE When Sample Rate is set to 192 kHz, Delay is disabled.
Linking inputs as a stereo pair By enabling the stereo link for tracks 1/2, 3/4 or 5/6, the corresponding Inputs (1/2, 3/4 or 5/6) can be handled as a stereo pair. When linked, Input 1, 3 or 5 will be the left channel and Input 2, 4 or 6 will be the right channel. ■ MS stereo format overview Mid mic This method takes input from a directional mid mic, which captures sound in the center, and a bidirectional side mic, which captures sounds from the left and right, and converts it to stereo.
4. Use and Setting Stereo to select Input Link, and press . MS Explanation When stereo-linked, inputs are handled normally. When stereo-linked, signals from mid-side mics are converted to ordinary stereo. NOTE ••When stereo-linked, odd tracks are handled as left and even tracks as right channels. ••When MS stereo-linked, odd tracks are handled as mid signals and even tracks as side signals.
Adjusting multiple track input levels together The input levels of multiple tracks can be linked and adjusted at the same time. 1. 2. Press Use 4. . and Use and to select . . 5. 3. and Trim Link, and press to select INPUT, and press Use Use and to select a track to link, and press . to select Link Settings, and press . Clear all settings Linked Not linked NOTE ••A track cannot be in more than one group at a time.
Changing the automatic mixing setting When using multiple mics to capture audio during a meeting, for example, automatically attenuating the inputs of mics that are not in active use provides the following benefits. · The likelihood of feedback is reduced. ·B ackground noise, including fans and crowds, is suppressed to a certain level regardless of the number of people. ·S ound quality degradation due to phase differences caused by variations in the distances of multiple mics is reduced. 1. 2.
NOTE ••The following functions and settings cannot be used with this function. − The sampling rate cannot be set to 192 kHz. − The Ambisonic format cannot be set to any value other than Off. ••When monitoring sounds being recorded with a mic in real-time, increased latency can cause interference between the sound being recorded that is transmitted through the air and the delayed monitored sound, possibly making accurate monitoring difficult.
Setting the Ambisonic format By connecting mics that can output Ambisonic A-format signals to Inputs 1–4, audio can be converted to Ambisonic B-format and recorded. 1. Press 2. Use 4. . and Use and Use and to move the cursor to Ambison- to select Link Settings, and press to select . 5. 3. and Input Link, and press to select INPUT, and press Use ics, and press . 101 . .
6. Use and FuMa to select This converts the signals from Inputs 1–4 to the Ambisonic FuMa B-format, and saves them as a 4-channel polyphonic file. . Settings, and press AmbiX This converts the signals from Inputs 1–4 to the Ambisonic AmbiX B-format, and saves them as a 4-channel polyphonic file. 7. Use and to select Use and . Input 1-4 Ambisonics B-format converter (FuMa or AmbiX) Track 1-4 Ambisonics Stereo Monitor converter to select the format, and press Trim Format, and press 8.
Ambisonics A HINT ••Ambisonic can also be set during use as an audio interface (Multi Track). This saves the signals from Inputs 1–4 as a 4-channel polyphonic file without converting them to an Ambisonic B-format. The monitoring signal is converted to Ambisonic B-format and then to an ordinary stereo signal. ••Even when Ambisonic format is not Off, PFL buttons can be selected to monitor their track input sounds.
Setting the mic position used for Ambisonic recording By setting the mic orientation used during Ambisonic recording as an parameter, proper positioning can be maintained when converting to Ambisonic B format if the mic orientation is changed from upright, upside down or horizontal. 1. 2. Press Use 4. . and Use and . Use and to select Ambi- sonics Settings, and press to select Link Settings, and press to select . 5. 3. and Input Link, and press to select INPUT, and press Use . 104 .
6. Use and Upright to select Mic Position, and press . Front 7. Use and to select the mic orientation, and press . Upside Down Setting Upright Upside Down Endfire Explanation Use this setting to record with the mic upright. Use this setting to record with the mic upside down. Use this setting to record with the mic oriented horizontally. HINT ••Using the mic upright is recommended for Ambisonic recording in order to minimize reflections from the floor and the mic itself.
Output settings Setting signals sent to the headphone output Signals sent to the headphone output can be set to either prefader or postfader for each track. Saving 10 setting combinations (Setting 1–Setting 10) it is possible. 1. 2. Press Use 4. . and Use and . Use to select the desired setting. to select Head- phone Out, and press to select . 5. 3. and Routing, and press to select OUTPUT, and press Use . NOTE Use 106 on any screen to cycle through Settings 1–10.
▶ Continue to one of the following procedures. NOTE ••L/R and line outputs cannot be set to prefader. Setting the routing………………………………………………………………… P. 107 Using mono headphone output…………………………………………… P. 107 Monitoring mid-side stereo signals…………………………………… P. 108 ■ Setting the routing 6. Use and ••When AIF with Rec is set to On, USB track 1–4 can be assigned. ••The 1–6, L/R, line outputs and USB track 1–4 cannot be selected at the same time. Selecting one type will deselect any other. 7.
■ Monitoring mid-side stereo signals Signals from a mid-side stereo mic can be converted to an ordinary stereo signal for monitoring. 6. Use and MS, and press 7. Press to select . . NOTE ••This is disabled for tracks that have input linking set to MS. ••When mid-side stereo monitoring is enabled, the pre-fader tracks will be routed automatically to the headphone channels, with odd to the left and even to the right. In this case, the routing cannot be changed manually.
Outputting alerts through headphones The volume can be adjusted for alerts output from headphones when, for example, recording starts and stops. 1. 2. Press Use 4. . and Use and Use and . to adjust the volume, and press to select Head- phone Out, and press to select . 5. 3. and Alert Vol, and press to select OUTPUT, and press Use . . HINT ••This can be set to Off or between −48 and −12 dBFs. ••When set to Off, no alerts will be output.
Setting the headphone output volume curve The volume curve used when adjusting the headphone volume knob can be set. 1. 2. Press Use 4. . and Use and Use and . to select a curve, and press to select Head- phone Out, and press to select . 5. 3. and Vol Curve, and press to select OUTPUT, and press Use . . Setting Linear A Curve S Curve 110 Explanation The volume will change evenly from the minimum value to the maximum value.
Boosting headphone output to alleviate interference from recorded sound Boosting the headphone output alleviates the interference of sound waves traveling through the air with the headphone monitoring signal, enabling more accurate monitoring of the sound being recorded. 1. Press 2. Use 4. . and Use and . Use and to adjust the boost amount, and press to select Head- phone Out, and press to select Dig- . 5. 3. and ital Boost, and press to select OUTPUT, and press Use . .
NOTE In situations where the sound being recorded can be heard at the headphone monitoring position, sound waves traveling through the air can interfere with the sound heard from the headphones, altering the monitored sound. The more the sound heard through the headphones is delayed and the lower its volume, the greater the impact of the sound waves. Digital Boost adds a set boost volume to the adjusted headphone volume level, reducing the impact of the sound waves that travel through the air.
Setting the output level The Line Out output level can be changed. 1. 2. Press Use 4. . and Use and . Use and to select Line Out, and press to select Line Out, and press to select . 5. 3. and Level, and press to select OUTPUT, and press Use . . 6. Use and to adjust the output level, and press 113 .
HINT NOTE ••See the manual of the connected device for information about its operation. This can be set to Mute or from −48.0 to +12.0 dB ••If the automatic gain control function on the other device is on, turn it off. ■ Adjusting connected equipment levels (playing test tones) 5. Use and ••The test tone is output from both the LINE OUT and HEADPHONE jacks. ••Be careful with the volume if you are monitoring the sound with headphones, for example.
Applying delay to the output By delaying output, timing differences for audio input into another device can be corrected. 1. 2. Press Use 4. . and Use and . Use and to adjust the delay in frames, and press to select Line Out, and press to select . 5. 3. and Delay, and press to select OUTPUT, and press Use . . HINT This can be set from 0.0 to 10.0 frames. NOTE ••Delays in milliseconds differ according to the frame rate of the selected timecode.
Output Limiter Using a limiter on the output can protect devices connected to the output jacks. 4. HINT For details about the limiter, see “Input limiter” ( → P. 84). 1. Press 2. Use Use and to select Limiter, and press . . and to select OUTPUT, and press 3. Use and . ▶ Continue to one of the following procedures. Using the limiter……………………………………………………………………… P. 117 Setting the type……………………………………………………………………… P. 117 Setting the threshold……………………………………………………………… P.
■ Using the limiter 5. Use and Use and On, and press 5. to select On/Off, and press 6. ■ Setting the type . Use and to select . Type, and press 6. to select . Use and to select the type, and press Setting Hard Knee Soft Knee 117 . Explanation Only peaks that exceed the threshold are attenuated. There is no effect below the threshold. The limiter gradually affects the signal about 6 dB below the threshold for a gentler effect.
■ Setting the threshold ■ Setting the attack time This sets the base level from which the limiter operates. 5. Use and to select Threshold, and press 6. Use and This sets the amount of time until compression starts after the input signal exceeds the threshold. 5. . and to select . Attack Time, and press to adjust the setting, and press Use 6. . Use and to adjust the time, and press HINT This can be set from −16 to −2 dBFS. HINT This can be set from 1 to 4 ms. 118 .
■ Setting the release time ■ Linking the limiter This sets the amount of time until compression stops after the input signal goes below the threshold. 5. Use and Use and 5. to select Release Time, and press 6. The line output limiters can be linked or applied independently. and to select . Link, and press . 6. to adjust the time, and press Use Use and Off, and press . to select . Setting Explanation Off Separate limiter operation. HINT On This can be set from 1 to 500 ms.
Selecting signals sent to the line outputs The type of signal sent to the line outputs can be set to either prefader or postfader for each track. 1. 2. Press Use 4. . and 3. Use and and to select Routing, and press to select OUTPUT, and press Use . . Tracks routed to left line output to select Line Out, and press .
NOTE ••When AIF with Rec is set to On, USB track 1–4 can be assigned. ••Tracks 1–6 can be set to prefader or postfader. ••The L/R tracks can only be set to postfader. ••Tracks 1–6, L/R, and USB 1–4 cannot be set at the same time. Selecting one type will deselect the other. ••When mid-side stereo monitoring is enabled, the pre-fader tracks will be routed automatically to the line output channels, with odd tracks to the left and even tracks to the right.
Timecode Timecode overview The can input and output SMPTE timecode. Timecode is time information written to data when recording video and audio. It is used for video editing, control of other devices, and synchronization of audio and video, for example. ■ Using timecode for editing Timecode 00:10:00:00 If video and audio data both have recorded timecode, aligning them to a timeline and synchronizing them together is easy when using nonlinear editing software for editing.
■ Connection example ■ Inputting timecode Connections like the following are possible according to application. Timecode is transmitted from the timecode generator. Both the and the video camera receive timecode and record it with their audio and video data. The input timecode can also be used to synchronize the audio clock of the . Synchronizing with a video camera The records with a mic input and transmits timecode. The records the timecode that it generates itself with the audio data.
Setting timecode 1. Press 2. Use . and Mode to select TIMECODE, and press FPS . Jam Ubits Auto Rec Delay ▶ Continue to one of the following procedures. Start TC Setting the mode…………………………………………………………………… P. 125 Synchronizing audio clock with external timecode…………… P. 127 Automatically enabling internal timecode when no external timecode is input………………………………………………… P. 127 Setting the user bits for internal timecode………………………… P. 128 Setting the frame rate for internal timecode……………………… P.
■ Setting the mode Setting Explanation No timecode will be written to the recording file. Off Timecode will not be output from the TIMECODE IN/OUT jack. Internal timecode will be generated regardless of the recording mode. The internal timecode can be set manually using the following menu items. Int Free Run • MENU > TIMECODE > Jam • MENU > TIMECODE > Restart Timecode will always be output from the TIMECODE IN/OUT jack. Internal timecode will be generated only when recording.
■ Outputting timecode only when recording NOTE ••Timecode will continue to be output when recording/playback is paused. Whether or not timecode is output from the TIMECODE IN/OUT jack when recording is stopped can be set. 3. Use and to select Mode, and press 4. Use and Use and . HINT Always: Timecode is always output regardless of the recorder status. Rec Only: Timecode is output only when recording. to select TC Out, and press 5.
■ Synchronizing audio clock with external timecode 3. Use and NOTE ••When there is no external timecode, the internal audio clock is enabled to preserve continuity. to select ••This cannot be set when Mode is set to Off, Int Free Run, Int Rec Run or Int RTC Run. . Mode, and press ■ Automatically enabling internal timecode when no external timecode is input 4. Use and The automatic generation of internal timecode can be enabled to preserve continuity when there is no external timecode.
5. Use and On, and press ■ Setting the user bits for internal timecode to select User bits are data that can be set for inclusion in the timecode. Up to 8 numbers (0–9) and letters (A–F) can be included. Recording date information, for example, can be useful when editing later. . Setting the user bits (Ubits) mode 3. Use and to select . Ubits, and press NOTE This cannot be set when Mode is set to Off, Int Free Run, Int Rec Run or Int RTC Run. 4. Use and to select Mode, and press 128 .
5. Use and ■ Setting the user bits (Ubits) to select the mode, and press 3. . Use and to select . Ubits, and press Setting uu uu uu uu mm dd yy uu dd mm yy uu yy mm dd uu Explanation These values can be set as desired on the Edit screen. The month, day and year are entered automatically in that order using the RTC setting. The "uu" value can be set as desired on the Edit screen. The day, month and year are entered automatically in that order using the RTC setting.
6. Setting When done setting, use and 23.976ND to select . Enter, and press 24ND 25ND 29.97ND ■ Setting the frame rate for internal timecode 3. Use and FPS, and press 29.97D to select . 30ND 30D 4. Use and NOTE to select the frame rate, and press Explanation This is the most common frame rate used with HD cameras and other high-definition video recording. The count is slower than the actual time by 0.1%. This is the standard frame rate used for recording film.
■ Jamming internal timecode ■ Restarting internal timecode with a specified value 3. Timecode input through the TIMECODE IN jack is used to set internal timecode 3. Use and Jam, and press Use and Jam, and press and to select . Jam, and press to select . 4. 4. Use Use and to select Restart, and press to select . . 5. Set the restart value.
6. Use and to select Restart, and press .
Setting the automatic timecode recording delay If set to record automatically when external timecode is received, unnecessary recording could occur if timecode is received for a brief amount time. In order to prevent this, the amount of time until recording starts after timecode is received can be set. 1. Press 2. Use 4. . and Use and to adjust the time, and press to select . TIMECODE, and press HINT This can be set from 0.0 to 8.0 s. 3. Use and to select Auto Rec Delay, and press .
Setting timecode initialization used at startup When the is turned off, the internal timecode stops, so the timecode is automatically initialized (jammed) during startup. The value that is used for jamming at that time can be set. 1. Press 2. Use ■ Setting how timecode is initialized at startup . and to select Use and and to select . Mode, and press 5. to select Start TC, and press Use . TIMECODE, and press 3. 4. Use and to set how timecode is initial- .
■ Correcting timecode errors after the power has been turned off 6. Calibration completes. 7. To cancel calibration, press When the Start TC Mode is set to RTC, timecode precision will decrease if the power is turned off. This function can be used to improve precision to almost 0.2 ppm even if the power is turned off. 4. Use and to select RTC TC Calib, and press . . Then, use and select Exit, and press 5. Use and to . to select Execute, and press .
Using USB functions Exchanging data with a computer By connecting with a computer, data on the cards can be checked and copied. ■ Connecting 1. Press 2. Use 4. . and and USB, and press to select SD . to select . 5. Use and Card Reader, and press SYSTEM, and press 3. Use Use a USB cable to connect the to select . NOTE The supported operating systems are as follows. Windows: Windows 7 or later macOS: Mac OS X 10.8 or later 136 and the computer.
■ Disconnecting 1. Disconnect on the computer. Windows: Select with "Safely Remove Hardware”. macOS: Drag the icon to the Trash and drop it. NOTE Always conduct computer disconnection procedures before removing the USB cable. 2. Disconnect the cable from the computer and the and press , .
Using as an audio interface input signals can be input directly to a computer or iOS device, and playback signals on a computer or iOS device can be output from the ■ Connecting 1. Press 2. Use 4. . and Use and . to select Audio . Interface, and press to select SYSTEM, and press . 5. Use and to select the mode and connected 3. Use and USB, and press device, and press to select . .
6. Use a USB cable to connect the ■ Disconnecting with the computer or iOS device. 1. Press 2. Use . and Exit, and press 3. Use and Exit, and press 4. . to select . Disconnect the cable from the computer or iOS device and the 139 to select .
Using SD card recording and audio interface functions at the same time In addition to SD card recording, a computer can also be used to record a backup. ■ Connecting 1. Press 2. Use 4. . and Use and with Rec, and press . 5. Use and On, and press Use and USB, and press . to select SYSTEM, and press 3. to select AIF to select . to select . 6. 140 Use a USB cable to connect the and the computer.
■ Disconnecting NOTE ••AIF with Rec cannot be used with the following settings and functions. - Sample rate settings other than 44.1/48 kHz - SD card reader ( → P. 136) - Audio interface ( → P. 138) ( → P. 143) ••A driver is necessary for use with Windows. Download the driver from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.co.jp/). 1. Press 2. Use . and Off, and press to select . ••When AIF with Rec is set to On, the sample rate cannot be changed.
Audio interface settings The following settings can be made when using the as an audio interface. ■ Setting loop back (Stereo Mix only) ■ Mixing inputs This function mixes the playback sound from the computer or iOS device with the input and sends the mix back to the computer or iOS device (loop back). This function can be used to add narration to music played back from the computer and to record the mix or stream it on the computer, for example. 1. Press 2. Use Use 1.
Using an FRC-8 as a controller When an is connected to the , it can be used to adjust settings, including trim, fader and pan. 4. NOTE An cannot be used when operating with AA batteries. When mul, the power supply being used tiple power supplies are connected to an will automatically change according to the remaining battery charge. When it switches to AA batteries, connection with an 1. Press 2. Use Use and to select FRC-8, and press . will be interrupted. . and and USB, and press 5.
NOTE ••When disconnecting the the USB cable , select Disconnect before unplugging ••Select Connect and press to supply bus power from the USB port. When bus power is being supplied, do not connect any device other than the . Doing so could damage the or a connected device. HINT When an and an are connected, the will always operate on USB bus power. AA batteries and DC power supply connected to the it are disabled.
Setting the type of keyboard connected to the FRC-8 A PC keyboard can be connected to the and used to input characters. Set the type to use the PC keyboard connected to the . 1. Press 2. Use 4. . and Use and USB, and press to select . . 5. 3. and FRC-8, and press to select SYSTEM, and press Use Use and to select Key- board Type, and press to select . 145 .
6. Use and to select the type, and press Setting US JP . Explanation This setting is for English-language keyboards. This setting is for Japanese keyboards.
Setting user keys for the FRC-8 Functions can be assigned to the 1. 2. Press Use user keys. 4. . and Use and USB, and press to select . . 5. 3. and FRC-8, and press to select SYSTEM, and press Use Use and to select User Key, and press to select . 147 .
6. Use and to select the key to which to assign a function, and press 7. Use and . to select the function to assign, and press Setting None Mark . Explanation No function is assigned. Add marks to WAV format takes during recording and playback. Key Hold Use to disable the controls set with Key Hold Target. Clear Clip Indicator Clear the level meter clipping indicators. Circled Circle the currently selected take.
Setting the FRC-8 LED brightness The brightness of the LEDs on the front of the 1. 2. Press Use can be adjusted. 4. . and Use and USB, and press to select . . 5. 3. and FRC-8, and press to select SYSTEM, and press Use Use and to select LED Brightness, and press to select . 149 .
6. Use and to adjust the brightness, and press . HINT This can be set from 5 to 100.
Updating the FRC-8 firmware The firmware version can be checked and updated to the latest version. The latest update file can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.co.jp). 1. as a controller" ( → P. 143), and See "Using an connect the and the 6. . Use and to select . USB, and press NOTE Updating is not possible if the remaining battery or DC power supply charge is low. In this case, replace the batteries with new ones or use a charged DC power supply. 2.
■ Checking the firmware versions 8. 9. Use and and 8. to select Firmware, and press Use ■ Updating the firmware and to select . Firmware, and press . 9. to select Version, and press Use . Use and to select Update, and press 10.Use and to select Update, and press 152 . .
NOTE Do not turn the power off, remove an SD card or disconnect the USB cable during an update. Doing so could cause the unstartable. to become 11.After the update completes, turn the power off.
Operating with an iOS device ■ Pairing with an iOS device 1. By connecting a ZOOM wireless adapter (e.g. BTA-1) and using the dedicated controller app, the can be operated from an iOS device. Remove the wireless adapter connector cover and connect the wireless adapter. NOTE ••The dedicated app must be installed on the iOS device beforehand. The dedicated app can be downloaded from the App Store. ••See the manual for the app for procedures to set and operate it.
4. Use and 7. to select . Bluetooth, and press Launch the dedicated app on the iOS device, and enter the password shown on the display. This starts pairing. When pairing completes, “Connected” will appear on the F6 Control screen. 5. Use and HINT to select iOS ••Entering a password will not be necessary when launching the app again in the future. . (F6 Control), and press ••Use the and the iOS device as close together as possible to make communication more reliable.
■ Disconnecting from an iOS device 1. Press 2. Use 5. . and Use and to select Dis- connect, and press . to select SYSTEM, and press . HINT After disconnecting, to control the with the iOS device again, select Menu > System > Bluetooth > iOS (F6 Control) > Connect again. 3. Use and to select Bluetooth, and press 4. Use and . to select iOS (F6 Control), and press .
■ Connecting with an UltraSync BLUE 4. If the is connected to an UltraSync BLUE, it can receive timecode from the UltraSync BLUE and add it to recording files. 1. Use and to select . Bluetooth, and press Remove the wireless adapter connector cover and connect the wireless adapter. 5. Use and to select . Timecode, and press 2. Press 3. Use . and to select SYSTEM, and press 6. . Use and to select Connect, and press .
7. Select the Disconnecting from an UltraSync BLUE as a connected Disconnect the and the UltraSync BLUE to stop recording timecode from it. Pairing information will be retained even when disconnected. device on the UltraSync BLUE. When pairing completes, “Connected” will appear on the display. 1. Press 2. Use . and to select SYSTEM, and press . HINT ••See the UltraSync BLUE manual for the procedures to select connected devices.
5. Use and ■ Connecting to a different UltraSync BLUE to select Dis- connect, and press To receive timecode from an UltraSync BLUE other than the one connected to the , the pairing with the current UltraSync BLUE must be removed, and pairing with the other UltraSync BLUE must be conducted. . HINT 1. Press 2. Use . and to select TIMECODE, and press After disconnecting, to connect to an UltraSync BLUE, select Menu > System > Bluetooth > Timecode > Connect. 3.
4. Use and to select HINT ••See the UltraSync BLUE manual for the procedures to select connected devices. . Forget, and press ••Use the and the UltraSync BLUE as close together as possible to make communication more reliable. ••Even if communication with the UltraSync BLUE is interrupted, timecode generated by the 5. Use and Pair, and press to select . Searching for the connected device will begin and “Searching” will appear on the display.
Other settings Setting the level meter peak hold time 1. 2. Press Use 4. . and Use and Use and . to select Peak Hold Time, and press to select Settings, and press to select . 5. 3. and Display, and press to select SYSTEM, and press Use . . 6. Use and to adjust the peak hold time, and press 161 .
Setting the LED brightness The brightness of the LEDs on the front of the 1. 2. Press Use can be set. 4. . and Use and Use and . to select LED Brightness, and press to select Settings, and press to select . 5. 3. and Power Saving, and press to select SYSTEM, and press Use . . 6. Use and to adjust the brightness, and press 162 .
HINT This can be set from 5 to 100.
Making display settings Settings related to the display can be made. 1. 2. Press Use ■ Setting the display brightness . and to select SYSTEM, and press 3. Use and 4. and to select . Power Saving, and press . 5. to select Settings, and press Use Use and to select LCD Brightness, and press . ▶ Continue to one of the following procedures. Setting the display brightness……………………………………………… P. 164 Changing the display backlight setting……………………………… P.
6. Use and 5. to adjust the brightness, and press Use and to select . Power Saving, and press . 6. HINT This can be set from 5 to 100. Use and to select the setting, and press . ■ Changing the display backlight setting The display backlight can be set to dim when 30 seconds pass without use. 4. Use and Setting to select Power Saving, and press Off . 165 Explanation The backlight brightness does not change even after time passes without use.
■ Making the display easier to read under bright light The display can be set to be easier to read in bright environments including in sunlight. 4. Use and to select Display, and press 5. Use and . to select Out- door Mode, and press 6. Use and On, and press . to select .
Setting how marks are added manually How marks are added when 1. 2. Press Use is pressed while recording or playing back a WAV format file can be set. 4. . and Use and Use and . to select PLAY Key Option, and press to select Settings, and press to select Key . 5. 3. and Settings, and press to select SYSTEM, and press Use . . ▶ Continue to one of the following procedures. Setting how marks are added when recording…………………… P. 168 Setting how marks are added when playing……………………… P.
■ Setting how marks are added when recording 6. Use and Use and 6. to select Recording, and press 7. ■ Setting how marks are added when playing . and to select Playing, and press 7. to select how marks are added, and press Setting Use . Use and . to select how marks are added, and press Explanation Setting . Explanation Pause Only Pressing will pause without adding a mark. Pause Only Pressing will pause without adding a mark.
Setting the buttons held Use the hold function to prevent misoperation during recording. Press and hold Follow these instructions to set which keys are disabled by the hold function. 1. 2. Press Use 4. . and Use and to select Key . Use and to select Key Hold Target, and press to select Settings, and press and . 5. 3. Use Settings, and press to select SYSTEM, and press to enable and disable the hold function. . . 6. Use and to select the keys to be held, and press 169 .
HINT Track Knobs 1–6, MENU, ENTER, UP, DOWN, PLAY, REC, STOP, HP Volume Push and HP Volume Turn can be selected. 7. Press . HINT ••Even when hold is on for HP Volume Push, pressing and holding will turn the hold function off. ••Operation using the function is on.
Other functions Checking SD card information The size and open space of SD cards can be checked. 1. 2. Press Use 4. . and 3. and to select Information, and press to select SYSTEM, and press Use . . ■ SD card information Use and to select SD Card, and press .
Testing SD card performance SD cards can be tested to confirm whether they can be used with the card. 1. Press 2. Use . A basic test can be done quickly, while a full test examines the entire SD 4. . and Use and to select Per- formance Test, and press . to select SYSTEM, and press . ▶ Continue to one of the following procedures. Conducting a quick test………………………………………………………… P. 173 Conducting a full test…………………………………………………………… P. 174 3. Use and to select SD Card, and press .
■ Conducting a quick test 5. Use and NOTE . Quick Test, and press 6. Use and Even if a performance test result is "OK", there is no guarantee that writing errors will not occur. This information is just to provide guidance. to select to select Execute, and press . The card performance test will start. The test should take about 30 seconds. The test completes. The result of the evaluation will be shown. HINT Press to stop the test.
■ Conducting a full test 5. Use and NOTE Even if a performance test result is "OK", there is no guarantee that writing errors will not occur. This information is just to provide guidance. to select Full Test, and press . The amount of time required for the full test will be shown. 6. Use and to select Execute, and press . The test completes. The result of the evaluation will be shown. If the access rate MAX reaches 100%, the card will fail (NG). HINT Press to stop the test.
Formatting SD cards Formatting SD cards for use with the 1. 2. Press Use . 4. . and Use and Use and . to select Execute, and press to select SD Card, and press to select . 5. 3. and Format, and press to select SYSTEM, and press Use . . NOTE ••Before using SD cards that have just been purchased or that have been formatted on a computer, they must be formatted by the . ••Be aware that all data previously saved on the SD card will be deleted when it is formatted.
Checking the F6 Shortcut List The has a shortcut feature that allows quick access to various functions. See the "List of shortcuts" ( → P. 189) to check the shortcut functions. 1. 2. Press Use 4. . and Use and . Use and to select Shortcut List, and press to select Settings, and press to select Key . 5. 3. and Settings, and press to select SYSTEM, and press Use . 176 .
Backing up and loading F6 settings settings can be backed up to and loaded from SD cards. 1. 2. Press Use 4. . and and to select Backup Settings, and press to select SYSTEM, and press Use . . ▶ Continue to one of the following procedures. 3. Backing up……………………………………………………………………………… P. 178 Loading…………………………………………………………………………………… P. 178 Use and to select SD Card, and press .
■ Backing up ■ Loading This saves a backup file to the "F6_SETTINGS" folder in the root directory of the SD card. 5. Use and 5. to select Backup, and press 6. Backup files that are saved in the "F6_SETTINGS" folder in the root directory of the SD card can be loaded. . Use and to select . Load/Delete, and press 6. Edit the name of the file saved. See "Character input screen" ( → P. 11) for how to input characters. Use and to select the file to load, and press HINT .
7. Use and to select Execute, and press .
Restoring default setting values The factory default settings can be restored. 1. 2. Press Use 4. . and Use and Use and . to select Execute, and press to select Settings, and press to select Fac- . 5. 3. and tory Reset, and press to select SYSTEM, and press Use . The settings will be reset and the power will automatically turn off. .
Checking the firmware version Firmware versions can be checked. 1. 2. Press Use 3. . and and to select Firm- ware Version, and press to select SYSTEM, and press Use . 181 .
Updating the firmware The firmware can be updated to the latest versions. The latest update file can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.co.jp). 1. Install new batteries in the or connect the dedicated NOTE Do not turn the power off or remove the SD card during the update. Doing AC adapter to the USB connector. so could cause the NOTE 5. Upgrading is not possible if the remaining battery power is low. In this case, replace the batteries with new ones or use the dedicated adapter. 2.
Appendix Troubleshooting If you think that the is operating strangely, check the following items first. ■ Recording/playback trouble ◆ There is no sound or output is very quiet ◆ The recorded sound cannot be heard or is very quiet •C onfirm that the volume levels of the tracks are not too low. ( → P. 52) • Confirm that the status indicators are lit green during playback. •C heck the connections to the monitoring system and its volume setting. is not too low. ( → P.
◆ Battery operation time is short Making the following settings could increase the battery operation time. •S et the power supply used correctly. ( → P. 20) • Turn unnecessary tracks off. ( → P. 24) • Disconnect unneeded devices that are plugged into the HEADPHONE, LINE OUT or TIMECODE IN/OUT jacks, for example. •S et the phantom power voltage to 24V. ( → P. 93) •D isable phantom power during playback. ( → P. 93) • Turn timecode off if not using it. ( → P. 125) •R educe the LED brightness.( → P.
Metadata list ■ Metadata contained in WAV file BEXT chunks Tag zSPEED= zTAKE= zUBITS= Explanation Frame rate Take number Ubits MENU > TIMECODE > FPS Remarks MENU > TIMECODE > Ubits zSCENE= Scene Name MENU > REC > Metadata > Scene Name > Mode MENU > REC > Metadata > Scene Name > User Name MENU > FINDER > Option > Metadata Edit > Scene > Scene/Take MENU > FINDER > Option > Rename zTAPE= Name of recording destination folder MENU > FINDER (recording destination folder name) MENU > FINDER > Option > M
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List of shortcuts ■ Home Screen Operation from Operation from Explanation Press and hold Press and hold MENU Show the name that will be given to the next take recorded. Example: Scene001_002 + MENU + ENCODER press Advance the scene number by 1 (when the Home Screen is open). + MENU + FF The number given to the next recorded take can be increased or decreased by one when the Home Screen is open.
Block diagrams ■ Input and output signal flow (Linear and Dual modes) The Input Limiter is disabled when in Dual mode.
■ Input and output signal flow (Float mode) Converter Rec Level adjusts the recording levels of each input, and Tr1-6 Fader adjusts the levels of each input sent to the LR track. Both types of levels can be adjusted with . The behavior of the Rec Level and Tr1-6 Fader when is operated can be set to one of the following two options usingMenu > INPUT > Track Knob. ■ Reference Level (default) Operating when recording is stopped adjusts the Rec Level .
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■ Detailed block diagram (Routing) 196
Specifications Recording media Inputs Inputs 1–6 Input (mic) Input (line) Outputs Phantom power Equivalent input noise Line output Headphone output Recording formats Recording time Timecode Power When WAV selected Supported formats Maximum simultaneous recording tracks SD cards, SDHC cards, SDXC cards (that conform to standards) Connectors XLR jack (pin 2 hot) Input gain +12 dB – +75 dB Input impedance 3 kΩ Maximum input level +4 dBu Input gain -8 dB – +55 dB Input impedance 5 kΩ Maximum input leve
Continuous recording time Display USB Power consumption External dimensions Weight 48 kHz/16-bit 2ch recording to SD card (LINE OUT off, TIMECODE off, LED/LCD Brightness 5, headphones into 32Ω load, PHANTOM off) Alkaline batteries 7.5 hours or more NiMH batteries 10.5 hours or more (2450 mAh) Lithium batteries 16.
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