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Version 2.0 Supplementary Manual
© 2015 ZOOM CORPORATION
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  • Page 1 Version 2.0 Supplementary Manual © 2015 ZOOM CORPORATION Copying or reprinting this manual in part or in whole without permission is prohibited.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Functions added in Version 2.0 Quickly adjusting fader/pan settings with input trim knobs (Trim Knob Option) ........03 Moving the previously recorded take to the FALSE TAKE folder ..............05 Deleting takes in the FALSE TAKE folder ......................06 Setting how scene numbers advance (Scene Increment Mode) ..............08 Adjusting the input levels of multiple tracks simultaneously (Trim Link) ............09 Changing the track name of the next take recorded (Track Name) ...............10 Checking and editing track name data saved in takes ...................12...

  • Page 3: Quickly Adjusting Fader/Pan Settings With Input Trim Knobs (Trim Knob Option)

    Multi Track Field Recorder Quickly adjusting fader/pan settings with input trim knobs (Trim Knob Option) The input trim knobs can be used to quickly adjust the fader and pan settings of each track. Setting the input trim knob function Press to select SYSTEM, and press to select Trim Knob...
  • Page 4 Quickly adjusting fader/pan settings with input trim knobs (Trim Knob Option) (continued) Adjusting fader and pan settings with input trim HINT knobs The position of the knob on the display always shows the current setting. NOTE Open the mixer on the Home For example, after changing the parameter to be adjusted, if the positions of and the knob on the display are different, the...

  • Page 5: Moving The Previously Recorded Take To The False Take Folder

    Multi Track Field Recorder Moving the previously recorded take to the FALSE TAKE folder If the just recorded take was a failure, you can use a shortcut to move the recording to the FALSE TAKE folder. Open the Home Screen. Press and hold HINT •...

  • Page 6: Deleting Takes In The False Take Folder

    Deleting takes in the FALSE TAKE folder Deleting selected takes in the FALSE TAKE folder to select FALSE Press TAKE, and press to select FINDER, and press Press to select the SD card to use, and press to select Delete, ▶...
  • Page 7 Multi Track Field Recorder Emptying the FALSE TAKE folder to select FALSE to select the take to TAKE, and press delete, and press Press to cancel deletion. HINT You can press to select/deselect all the takes that are to select Empty, currently shown.

  • Page 8: Setting How Scene Numbers Advance (Scene Increment Mode)

    Setting how scene numbers advance (Scene Increment Mode) You can set how scene numbers advance. Press to select how scene numbers advance, to select and press META DATA (for Next Take), Setting value Explanation and press Press on the Home Screen to increase the scene number by one.

  • Page 9: Adjusting The Input Levels Of Multiple Tracks Simultaneously (Trim Link)

    Multi Track Field Recorder Adjusting the input levels of multiple tracks simultaneously (Trim Link) The input levels of multiple tracks can be linked and adjusted at the same time. Press to select a track to link, and press to select INPUT, and press Clear all settings...

  • Page 10: Changing The Track Name Of The Next Take Recorded (Track Name)

    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. Press to select the track, and press to select META DATA (for Next Take), and press ▶...
  • Page 11 Multi Track Field Recorder Editing the track name Selecting a track name from the history list to select Edit, and to select History, press and press Edit the track name. to select the item See "Character input screen" in to use, and press Operation Manual for how to input characters.

  • Page 12: Checking And Editing Track Name Data Saved In Takes

    Checking and editing track name data saved in takes You can edit track name data (metadata) saved in takes Press to select Track Name, and press to select FINDER, and press to select the track, and press to select the take, and press ▶...
  • Page 13 Multi Track Field Recorder Checking and editing track names Selecting a track name from the history list to select Edit, and to select History, press and press Edit the track name. to select the item See "Character input screen" in to use, and press Operation Manual for how to input characters.

  • Page 14: Showing Track Names On Level Meters (Track Name View)

    Showing track names on level meters (Track Name View) The track names set with the "Track Name" setting (→ P . 10) can be shown on the level meters. Press to select On, and press to select SYSTEM, and press Setting value Explanation The track names are not...

  • Page 15: Setting The Take Name Format (Take Name Format)

    Multi Track Field Recorder Setting the take name format (Take Name Format) You can set the take name format used when recording. Press to select the format, and press to select META DATA (for Next Take), and press Setting value Explanation [Scene]-T*** Take number...

  • Page 16: Adjusting The L/R Track Volume

    Adjusting the L/R track volume Open the Home Screen. When finished adjusting, press Press NOTE Shortcuts are disabled during playback. to adjust the volume. NOTE • Volume settings affect the results of recording. • If only the L/R track is recorded, the L/R track fader setting for the take will be saved as 0dB.

  • Page 17: Monitoring The Playback Signals Of Specific Tracks During Playback

    Multi Track Field Recorder Monitoring the playback signals of specific tracks during playback You can monitor the playback signals of specific tracks using SOLO mode. Open the Home Screen. Press of a track being monitored to stop monitoring it. Press to start playback.

  • Page 18: Writing Sound Reports (Create Sound Report)

    Writing sound reports (Create Sound Report) A sound report includes information about recording times and takes. Reports can be written as CSV format files (F8_[folder name].CSV). You can edit comments written in sound reports. Press to select Create Sound Report, to select FINDER, and press and press...
  • Page 19 Multi Track Field Recorder Writing a sound report Editing comments to select Create, to select Info Edit, and press and press to select to select Yes, Comments, and press and press This writes the sound report inside the selected SD card or folder.
  • Page 20 Writing sound reports (Create Sound Report) (continued) Selecting comments from the history list to select Info Edit, to select the item and press to use, and press HINT to select The history list will be erased if the Factory Reset function is used.

  • Page 21: Checking The Shortcut List

    Multi Track Field Recorder Checking the Shortcut List In version 2.0, shortcuts have been added to allow quick access to various functions. See the “List of shortcuts” (→ P . 22) for information about the shortcut functions. Press to select SYSTEM, and press to select Shortcut List, and press...

  • Page 22: List Of Shortcuts

    List of shortcuts Home Screen Character input screen Shortcut Explanation Shortcut Explanation Show the name that will be given to the next take Move the cursor vertically on the character input screen recorded. Press and hold keyboard. Press and turn Example: Scene001-T002 Advance the scene number by 1 (when the Home Delete a character on the character input screen.
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