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Operation Manual
Usage and Safety Precautions
02
Usage and Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
In this operation manual, symbols are used to
highlight warnings and cautions that you must
read to prevent accidents. The meanings of
these symbols are as follows.
Something that could cause
serious injury or death
Something that could cause injury
or damage to the equipment
Other symbols used
An action that is mandatory
An action that is prohibited
Warning
Operation with an AC adapter
Never use any AC adapter other than a
ZOOM AD-19.
Operation with an external DC power
supply
Use a 9V–16V external DC power supply.
Carefully study the warning indications of
the external DC power supply before use.
Operation with batteries
Use 8 commercially-available 1.5V AA bat-
teries (alkaline dry cell batteries, nickel
metal hydride batteries or lithium dry cell
batteries).
Carefully study the warning indications of
the batteries before use.
Always keep the battery cover closed
during use.
Alterations
Do not open the case or modify the prod-
uct.
Caution
Product handling
Do not drop, bump or apply excessive
force to the unit.
Be careful not to allow foreign objects or
liquids to enter the unit.
Operating environment
Do not use in extremely high or low tem-
peratures.
Do not use near heaters, stoves and other
heat sources.
Do not use in very high humidity or where
it could be splashed by water.
Do not use in places with frequent vibra-
tions.
Do not use in places with much dust or
sand.
AC adapter handling
When disconnecting the power plug from
an outlet, always pull on the plug itself.
Disconnect the power plug from the outlet
when the unit will not be used for a long
time and whenever there is lightning.
Battery handling
Install batteries with the correct +/− orien-
tations.
Use the specified batteries.
Do not use new and old batteries together.
Do not use batteries of different brands or
types together.
Remove the batteries when the unit will
not be used for a long time.
If a leak occurs, thoroughly wipe the bat-
tery case and battery terminals to remove
the leaked fluid.
Mic handling
Always turn the power switch OFF before
connecting a mic. Do not apply unneces-
sary force when connecting a mic.
Attach the protective cap when no mic is
connected for a long time.
Connection cables and input/output jacks
Always turn the power OFF for all equip-
ment before connecting any cables.
Always disconnect all connection cables
and the AC adapter before moving the unit.
Volume
Do not use at a loud volume for a long
time.
Usage Precautions
Interference with other electrical equipment
In consideration of safety, the F has been
designed to minimize its emission of electro-
magnetic waves and to suppress interference
from external electromagnetic waves. How-
ever, equipment that is very susceptible to
interference or that emits powerful electro-
magnetic waves could result in interference if
placed nearby. If this occurs, place the F
and the other device farther apart.
With any type of electronic device that uses
digital control, including the F, electro-
magnetic interference could cause malfunc-
tion, corrupt or destroy data and result in other
unexpected trouble. Always use caution.
Cleaning
Use a soft cloth to clean the exterior of the unit
if it becomes dirty. If necessary, use a damp
cloth that has been wrung out well to wipe it.
Never use abrasive cleansers, wax or solvents
such as alcohol, benzene or paint thinner.
Breakdown and malfunction
If the unit becomes broken or malfunctions,
immediately turn the power off, disconnect the
external power supply, remove the batteries
and disconnect other cables. Contact the store
where you bought the unit or ZOOM service
with the following information: product model,
serial number and specific symptoms of break-
down or malfunction, along with your name,
address and telephone number.
Copyrights
Windows
®
, Windows
®
8 and Windows
®
7
are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft
®
Corporation.
Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
The SD, SDHC and SDXC logos are trade-
marks. MPEG Layer-3 audio compression tech-
nology is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Sis-
vel S.p.A.
Other product names, registered trademarks
and company names in this document are the
property of their respective companies.
Note: All trademarks and registered trademarks in this
document are for identification purposes only and
are not intended to infringe on the copyrights of
their respective owners.
Recording from copyrighted sources, including CDs,
records, tapes, live performances, video works and broad-
casts, without permission of the copyright holder for any
purpose other than personal use is prohibited by law.
Zoom Corporation will not assume any responsibility
related to infringements of copyrights.
Note about the Auto Power Off function
The power will automatically turn off if unused
for 10 hours. If you want the power to stay on
always, see “Disabling the Auto Power Off
function” on P.17 and turn the function OFF.
Usage and Safety Precautions
F
Multi Track Field Recorder
03
FCC regulation warning (for U.S.A.)
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Declaration of Conformity
For EU Countries
Contents
04
Contents
Usage and Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05
Names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06
Connecting mics/other devices to Inputs 1–6 . . . . . . . . 08
LCD display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Preparations
Supplying power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Loading SD cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Turning the power on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting the date and time (Date/Time (RTC)) . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting the power supply used (Power Source) . . . . . . 20
Recording
Recording process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting the SD card used for recording and
recording file format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Selecting inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adjusting the input levels and monitoring balance . . . 27
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Setting the sampling rate (Sample Rate) . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Setting WAV file bit depth (WAV Bit Depth) . . . . . . . . . . 31
Setting MP3 file bit depth (MP3 Bit Rate) . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Recording two tracks at different levels
(Dual Channel Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Capturing audio before recording starts (Pre Rec) . . . . 35
Setting the maximum file size (File Max Size) . . . . . . . . 36
Folder and file structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Moving the previously recorded take to the
FALSE TAKE folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Recorded take settings
Changing the note for the next take recorded (Note) . . 40
Setting how recorded scenes are named and
numbered (Scene) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Setting the take reset condition and numbering
format (Take) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Changing the track name of the next take recorded
(Track Name) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Playback
Playing recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Mixing takes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Changing the playback mode (Play Mode) . . . . . . . . . . 51
Take and folder operations
Take and folder operations (Finder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Overview of take metadata stored in files . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Checking and editing take metadata (Metadata Edit) . . 60
Writing a sound report (Create Sound Report) . . . . . . . 67
Input settings
Input and output signal flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Adjusting the L/R track volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Monitoring the input signals of specified tracks
(PFL/SOLO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Setting the monitoring volume on the PFL screen
(PFL Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Cutting low-frequency noise (HPF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Input limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Inverting the input phase (Phase Invert). . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Changing the phantom power settings (Phantom) . . . . 80
Changing the plugin power setting (Plugin Power) . . . 83
Applying delay to input signals (Input Delay) . . . . . . . . 84
Converting mid-side input to stereo
(Stereo Link Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Adjusting multiple track input levels together
(Trim Link) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Using Input 5/6 as a return (RTN) input . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Adjusting the side mic level of a mid-side mic capsule
(Side Mic Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Output settings
Setting signals sent to the output jacks (Routing) . . . . . 90
Disabling outputs (Output On/Off) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Setting the standard output level (Output Level) . . . . . 95
Setting the output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Applying delay to the output (Output Delay) . . . . . . . . . 97
Output Limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Outputting alerts through headphones
(Alert Tone Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
TIMECODE
Timecode overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Making timecode settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Setting the frame rate for internal timecode (FPS) . . . 109
Jamming internal timecode (Jam) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Restarting internal timecode with a specified value
(Restart) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Setting the automatic timecode recording delay
(Auto Rec Delay) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Setting the user bits for internal timecode (Ubits) . . . 11 3
Setting how timecode is initialized at startup
(Start Timecode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Slate tones
Using slate tones (Slate Tone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Using USB functions
Exchanging data with a computer (SD Card Reader) . .119
Using as an audio interface (Audio Interface) . . . . . . . 120
Audio interface block diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Audio interface settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Using an
R
Using an
R
as a controller (Connect) . . . . 125
Setting the
R
connected keyboard type
(Keyboard type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Setting user keys for the
R
(User Key) . . . 127
Setting the power supply used by the
R
(Power Source) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Powering the
R
with USB bus power
(USB Bus Power) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Setting the
R
LED brightness
(LED Brightness) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Updating the
R
firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Various settings
Setting the level meter display (Level Meter) . . . . . . . 133
Making display settings (LCD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Setting the LED brightness (LED Brightness) . . . . . . . . 138
Setting how marks are added manually
(PLAY Key Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Other functions
Checking SD card information (Information) . . . . . . . . 141
Testing SD card performance (Performance Test) . . . . 142
Formatting SD cards (Format) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Checking the F shortcut list (Shortcut List) . . . . . 145
Restoring default setting values (Factory Reset) . . . . . 146
Checking the firmware version (Firmware Version) . . 147
Updating the firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Appendix
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Detailed product diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Metadata list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
List of shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Introduction
F
Multi Track Field Recorder
05
Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing a ZOOM F Multitrack Field
Recorder. The F has the following features.
4 analog input channels with super-high-quality preamps
The two sets of lockable XLR/TRS combo jacks provide high-quality
analog input with −127dBu or less EIN, +75dB maximum input gain
and support for +4dB input.
PCM recording at up to 192kHz/24-bit resolution
Record up to 8 tracks at once
Inputs 1–6 and a stereo mix with left and right tracks can be recorded
at the same time for a maximum of 8 total simultaneous recording
tracks (even at 192kHz sampling rate).
Dual channel recording allows a second file to be recorded
simultaneously at a lower level (inputs 1–2)
By lowering the input level of dual channel recording, you can create
backup recordings to use if unexpected loud noise should cause the
regular recordings to distort, for example.
Limiter with a new design suppresses distortion
10 dB of headroom prevents distortion even more than an ordinary
limiter. A threshold can be set to keep the signal below that level.
Supports SMPTE timecode input and output
The F uses a high-precision oscillator that enables the genera-
tion of accurate timecode with a discrepancy of less than 0.5 frames
per 24 hours.
Outputs include a powerful 100mW+100mW headphone
jack and MAIN OUT 1/2 and SUB OUT 1/2 jacks
MAIN OUT 1/2 are XLR connectors. These outputs allow you to send
audio signals to a video camera and other devices while monitoring
with headphones.
Support for return (RTN) input
Monitor the output of a DSLR camera without recording it with the
F.
With flexible signal routing, mixer use is also possible
Prefader and postfader signals from inputs 1–6 can be routed to out-
puts freely.
Phantom power (+24V/+48V) can be supplied
This can be turned on/off for each input separately.
Two types of DC power supplies can be used
Both AA batteries and 9–16V DC power supplies can be used.
Two SDXC card slots
Simultaneous recording to 2 SD cards is possible. In addition, SDXC
card support enables recording for even longer times than before.
Moreover, it can be used as a card reader by connecting to a com-
puter using USB.
Usable as a USB audio interface with up to 6 ins and 4 outs
The F can be used not only as a 2-in/2-out audio interface, but
also as an 6-in/4-out audio interface (driver required for Windows).
Useful operation features
Other convenient functions include a slate tone that can be used to
confirm a specific level, a delay that can be set for each input sepa-
rately and pre-recording up to 6 seconds.
ZOOM mic capsules can be connected
A ZOOM mic capsule can be used for Input 5/6.
Please read this manual carefully to fully understand the functions of
the F so that you can make the most of it for many years.
After reading this manual, please keep it with the warranty in a safe
place.
Names of parts
06
Names of parts
Back
Front
LCD
Selection
encoder
SLATE TONE key
SLATE TONE indicator
INPUT 5/6 indicator
OUTPUT
key
INPUT 5/6 keyOPTION
key
MENU
key
Headphone
volume
REW
key
MIC IN connectorBattery case/
SD card slots
TIME CODE
IN/OUT connectors
FF
key
PLAY/PAUSE
key
REC
key
POWER
switch
STOP
key
TRACK
key
LED
level meter
PFL key
Status
indicator
TRACK knob
LED level meter
−48
Green Orange Red
−30 −18 −12 −6 0
(dBFS)
Names of parts
F
Multi Track Field Recorder
07
Left side
Inputs 1–4DC IN MAIN OUT 1/2
XLR XLRTRS
Right side
1: GND
2: HOT
3: COLD
1: GND
2: HOT
3: COLD
DC 9–16V
HIROSE 4-pin
TIP: HOT
RING: COLD
SLEEVE: GND
SUB OUT 1/2
jack
USB
port
RTN (INPUT 5/6)
jack
MAIN OUT 1/2
jack
Inputs 1–4
Lock release
button
DC IN
connector
HEADPHONE
jack
12
1: −4: +
2: NC3: NC
21
3
3
Connecting mics/other devices to Inputs 1–6
08
Connecting mics/other devices to Inputs 1–6
Connect dynamic and condenser mics with XLR plugs to
Inputs 1–4.
Phantom power (+24V/+48V) can be supplied to condenser
mics. ( P.80)
Dynamic mic
(XLR cable)
Condenser mic
(XLR cable)
NOTE
When disconnecting a mic, pull the XLR plug while pushing the
connector lock release button.
Connecting line level equipment
Connect the TRS plugs of keyboards and mixers directly to
Inputs 1–4.
Direct input of passive guitars and basses is not supported.
Connect these instruments through a mixer or effects device.
(TRS cable)
Keyboard
(TRS cable)
Mixer
The F can record 6 individual tracks that correspond to Inputs 1–6 and a stereo mix of these inputs with left and right tracks
for a total of 8 tracks.
You can connect mics, and the outputs of audiovisual equipment, for example, to Inputs 1–6 and record them to tracks 1–6. In
addition, Input 5/6 also supports input from a mic capsule connected to the MIC IN connector.
Connecting mics
Connecting mics/other devices to Inputs 1–6
F
Multi Track Field Recorder
09
Connecting output from a camera
Use Input 5/6 when connecting output from a camera. Input
5/6 can be used as a return (RTN), enabling camera output to
be monitored through the F without recording ( P.88).
Connecting mic capsules
A mic capsule can be connected to the MIC IN connector on
the back of the F.
NOTE
The mic capsule input is assigned to tracks 5/6.
When a mic capsule is connected, the RTN (INPUT 5/6) jack can-
not be used.
Connecting and disconnecting mic capsules
1. Remove the protective caps from the F and the
mic capsule or extension cable.
2. While pressing the buttons on the sides of the mic
capsule or extension cable, connect it to the main
unit, inserting it completely.
3. To disconnect the mic capsule or extension cable, pull
it away from the main unit while pressing the buttons
on its sides.
NOTE
Do not use too much force when disconnecting. Doing so
could damage the mic capsule or extension cable and the
main unit.
Attach the protective cap when no mic capsule will be con-
nected for a long time.
Stereo input
By enabling the stereo link for tracks 1/2 or 3/4, the corre-
sponding Inputs (1/2 or 3/4) can be handled as a stereo pair.
( P.26)
When linked, Input 1 or 3 will be the left channel and Input 2
or 4 will be the right channel.
Connecting mics/other devices to Inputs 1–6
10
Connecting mics/other devices to Inputs 1–6 (continued)
Concert recording
Inputs 1–2: mics for stage performance (XLR connections)
Inputs 3–4: Line inputs for outputs from mixer (TRS
connections)
Inputs 5–6: ZOOM mic capsule for audience voices (con-
nected to MIC IN)
PA mixer
Mic capsule
Vocal mics, etc.
MIC IN
2
1
4
3
While filming
Input 1: gun mic for main subject sound (XLR connection)
Inputs 2–3: lapel mics for performers (TRS connections)
Input 4: mic for ambient sound (XLR connection)
RTN (Input 5/6): line input for camera output (stereo mini
connection)
Pin mics
Gun mic
Pin mics
Camera
output
2
3
1
5/6
MAIN OUT 1/2
Ambient
mic
4
Connection examples
Recording is possible in a variety of situations like these.
LCD display
F
Multi Track Field Recorder
11
LCD display
Recording/playback
take name
Playback card
Stopped
Status icon
Recording
Counter
(playback/elapsed recording time)
Frame rate
INT: internal timecode active
EXT: input external timecode active
Recording/playback timecode
Remaining
battery charge
Empty Full
Stereo-linked tracks
Parameter controlled
by TRACK knobs
Level meter
Track number
Clip indicator
Limiter indicator
Paused
Playing
Phantom/plug-in power enabled
HINT
Stereo-linked tracks are shown together like "3/4".
When the Home Screen is not open, press and hold
m to return
to the Home Screen.
Home Screen
Mixer
LCD display
12
LCD display (continued)
Remaining
battery charge
Limiter
Indicator
Track numbers
Level
meter
Status icon Counter Frame rate
Recording/playback timecode
SD card 1
Format and
sampling rate of
file recording/playing
SD card 1
When recording:
remaining recordable time
When playing:
remaining playback time
SD card 2
Format and
sampling rate of
file recording/playing
SD card 2
When recording:
remaining recordable time
When playing:
remaining playback time
Clip indicator
Recording/
playback
take name
Playback card
Level meters
NOTE
Turn
e
to switch between showing the mixer (Tracks 1–4) and a
set level meter View 1–4 ( P.135) on the display..
LCD display
F
Multi Track Field Recorder
13
Character input screen
Number of input characters/
total possible
Press “abc”
Press “#+=”
Press “ABC”
Character
selection
box
Text box
Editing operations
Move cursor in text box:
r f
Select character (horizontal):
Turn e
(vertical):
Turn O while pressing it
Confirm character:
Press
E
Complete editing: Move cursor to "Enter"
and press
E
Cancel editing:
Press
m
HINT
Press
s +
r
to delete the previous character.
Press s + f to move the cursor to "Enter".
NOTE
The following characters can be used in project names.
(space) ! # $ ' ( ) + , - 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ; = @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T
U V W X Y Z [ ] ^ _ ` a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z { } ~
Preparations
Supplying power
14
Supplying power
Preparations
Using AA batteries
1. Turn the power off and then loosen the screw to open
the battery compartment cover.
2. Remove the battery case from the battery slot.
3. Open the battery case cover.
4. Install the batteries.
5. Close the battery case cover.
6. Load the battery case.
NOTE
Load the case so that the side with the protruding rail is up.
7. Close the battery compartment cover and tighten the
screw.
NOTE
Be careful because the battery case could become loose
unexpectedly if the battery compartment cover screw is
not tightened firmly.
Use only one type of batteries (alkaline, NiMH or lithium)
at a time.
After loading batteries, set "Power Source" to the correct
type of battery. ( P.20)
If the remaining battery power indicator becomes empty,
turn the power off immediately and install new batteries.
Preparations
Supplying power
F
Multi Track Field Recorder
15
Using a DC power supply
1. Connect the DC power supply device to the [DC IN]
connector.
Connect a 9–16V direct-current power supply.
2. If using an adapter, plug it into an outlet.
NOTE
When connecting a DC power supply, be sure to make the
power supply settings. ( P.20)
Preparations
Loading SD cards
16
Loading SD cards
1. Turn the power off and then open the SD card slot
cover.
2. Insert the SD card into SD CARD slot 1 or 2.
To eject an SD card:
Push the card further into the slot and then pull it out.
NOTE
Always turn the power off before inserting or removing
an SD card.
Inserting or removing a card while the power is on could
result in data loss.
When inserting an SD card, be sure to insert the correct
end with the top side up as shown.
If an SD card is not loaded, recording and playback are
not possible.
To format an SD card, see P.144.
Preparations
Turning the power on and o
F
Multi Track Field Recorder
17
Turning the power on and off
Turning the power on
1. Press and hold w briefly.
The w LED will light.
NOTE
The first time you turn the power on after purchase, you
must set the date/time ( P.18). You can also change this
setting later.
If “No Card!” appears on the display, confirm that an SD
card is inserted properly.
If “Protected!” appears on the display, the SD card
write-protection is enabled. Slide the lock switch on the
SD card to disable write-protection.
If “Invalid Card!” appears on the display, the card is not
formatted correctly . Format the card or use a different
card. To format an SD card, see P.144
Turning the power off
1. Press and hold w briefly.
NOTE
Keep pressing it until the ZOOM logo appears on the LCD.
Disabling the Auto Power Off function
The power will automatically turn off if the F is unused
for 10 hours. If you want the power to stay on always, disable
the automatic power saving function.
1. Press m.
2. Use e to select SYSTEM,
and press E.
3. Use e to select Auto Power
Off, and press E.
4. Use e to select Off,
and press E.
Preparations
Setting the date and time (Date/Time (RTC))
18
Setting the date and time (Date/Time (RTC))
1. Press m.
2. Use e to select SYSTEM,
and press E.
3. Use e to select Date/Time
(RTC), and press E.
Continue to one of the following procedures.
Setting the date and time ................................................................ P. 1 8
Setting the date format ................................................................... P. 19
Setting the date and time
4. Use e to select Set Date/
Time, and press E.
5. Change the setting.
Changing settings
Move cursor or change value:
Turn e
Select item to change: Press E
The date and time set on the F are used when recording files, for example.
You can set the date format (order of year, month and day).
Note: The first time you turn the power on after purchase,
you must set the date/time.
Preparations
Setting the date and time (Date/Time (RTC))
F
Multi Track Field Recorder
19
Setting the date format
4. Use e to select Data
Format, and press E.
5. Use e to select the format,
and press E.
Setting value Explanation
mm/dd/yy Month, day, year order
dd/mm/yy Day, month, year order
yy/mm/dd Year, month, day order
6. Use e to select Enter,
and press E.
This completes setting the date
and time.
Preparations
Setting the power supply used (Power Source)
20
Setting the power supply used (Power Source)
Setting the DC power supply (DC IN) shutdown volt-
age
If the voltage becomes less than the value set here when using a DC
power supply, the
F
will automatically stop recording and turn
off.
If AA batteries (Int AA) are installed, however, the power supply will
switch to them and operation will continue.
4. Use e to select Shutdown
Voltage, and press E.
HINT
The shutdown voltage is the voltage level that the exter-
nal DC power supply runs out and can no longer supply
power.
See the DC power supply manual for the shutdown volt-
age value.
5. Use e to select the volt-
age, and press m.
1. Press m.
2. Use e to select SYSTEM,
and press E.
3. Use e to select Power
Source, and press E.
Continue to one of the following procedures.
Setting the DC power supply (DC IN)
shutdown voltage ............................................................................ P.20
Setting the DC power supply (DC IN)
nominal voltage ............................................................................... P.21
Setting the type of AA batteries (Int AA) ........................................ P.21
Set the DC power supply shutdown voltage, nominal voltage and type of batteries so that the remaining power supply charge
can be shown accurately.
On this menu page, you can check the voltage of each power supply and the remaining battery capacity.
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