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Zoom F4 Supplementary Manual

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Version 3.0 Supplementary Manual
© 2019 ZOOM CORPORATION
Copying or reprinting this manual in part or in
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  • Page 1 Version 3.0 Supplementary Manual © 2019 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 3.0 Monitoring the input signals of specific tracks (PFL/SOLO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03 Setting the input source (Input Source) .

  • Page 3: Monitoring The Input Signals Of Specific Tracks (Pfl/Solo)

    Multi Track Field Recorder Monitoring the input signals of specific tracks (PFL/SOLO) In Version 3.0, setting the input source was added. You can monitor the input signals of specified tracks. 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.

  • Page 4: Setting The Input Source (Input Source)

    Setting the input source (Input Source) Follow these procedures to set the input source of each track. HINT Press m. Select ALL to set all the tracks at the same time. Use e to select INPUT , and Use e to select the input press E source, and press E .

  • Page 5: Input Limiter

    Multi Track Field Recorder Input limiter In Version 3.0, advanced limiter was added. The limiter can prevent distortion by controlling input signals that have excessively high levels. Input signal Use eto select Level INPUT and press E . Threshold Signal after limiter Use e to select Input...
  • Page 6 Input limiter (continued) ▶ Continue to one of the following procedures. Using the limiter Using the limiter ..............P .06 Use e to select Setting the type ..............P .07 On/Off , and Setting the threshold ............P .08 press E . Setting the attack time............P .08 Setting the release time ............P .09 Setting the target level ............P .10 On (Normal)
  • Page 7 Multi Track Field Recorder Setting the type NOTE • When set to On (Advanced), the Sample Rate cannot be set to 192 kHz. Moreover, when the Sample Rate is set to 192 kHz, the On Use e to select Type (Advanced) setting cannot be selected.
  • Page 8 Input limiter (continued) Setting the threshold Setting the attack time This sets the level at which the limiter begins operating. This sets the amount of time until limiting starts after the input signal exceeds the threshold. Use e to select Threshold Use e to select Attack...
  • Page 9 Multi Track Field Recorder Setting the release time NOTE This setting can be made when On/Off is set to On (Normal). This sets the amount of time until limiting stops after the input signal goes below the threshold. Use e to select Release , and press E .
  • Page 10 Input limiter (continued) 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. Use e to select Target , and press E . Level Use e to adjust the setting, and press m.

  • Page 11: Changing The Automatic Mixing Setting (Auto Mix)

    Multi Track Field Recorder Changing the automatic mixing setting (Auto Mix) 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. •...

  • Page 12: Boosting Headphone Output To Alleviate Interference From Recorded Sound (Hp Digital Boost)

    Boosting headphone output to alleviate interference from recorded sound (HP Digital Boost) You can set the type of signal sent to the headphone output, MAIN OUT and SUB OUT to either prefader or postfader for each track. Press m. HINT The amount of boost can be set from 0 to +24 dB.

  • Page 13: Setting Signals Sent To The Output Jacks (Routing)

    Multi Track Field Recorder Setting signals sent to the output jacks (Routing) In Version 3.0, advanced limiter was added. You can set the type of signal sent to the headphone output, MAIN OUT and SUB OUT to either prefader or postfader for each track. Press m.
  • Page 14 Setting signals sent to the output jacks (Routing) (continued) NOTE NOTE • You cannot setthe the L/R, MAIN OUT 1/2, SUB OUT 1/2 or • Mid-side stereo monitoring is disabled for stereo-linked U1-U4 tracks to prefader. tracks that have Stereo Link Mode set to MS Stereo Link. •...
  • Page 15 Multi Track Field Recorder Setting signals sent to the MAIN OUT Use e to select MAIN OUT NOTE • Tracks 1–6 can be set to Prefader or Postfader. Routing, and press E. • L/R tracks and tracks U1-U4 can only be set to Postfader. •...
  • Page 16 Setting signals sent to the output jacks (Routing) (continued) Setting signals sent to the SUB OUT Use e to select SUB OUT NOTE • Tracks 1–6 can be set to Prefader or Postfader. Routing, and press E. • L/R tracks and tracks U1-U4 can only be set to Postfader. •...

  • Page 17: Correcting Timecode Errors After The Power Has Been Turned Off

    Multi Track Field Recorder Correcting timecode errors after the power has been turned off When the mode of Start TC is set to RTC, turning the power off lowers the timecode precision, but this function can improve the error to the value close to 0.2 ppm when the power has been turned off. Press m.
  • Page 18 Correcting timecode errors after the power has been turned off (continued) Calibration completes. To cancel calibration, press m, and use e to select Yes, and press E . NOTE • After calibrating once, the result will be retained. • If the F is moved to and used in an extremely hot or cold loca- tion, timecode precision could change slightly when the power is turned off.

  • Page 19: Using Sd Card Recording And Audio Interface Functions At The Same Time (Aif With Rec)

    Multi Track Field Recorder Using SD card recording and audio interface functions at the same time (AIF with Rec) In addition to the two SD cards, a computer can also be used for recording backup. Connecting Press m. Use a USB cable to connect the and the computer.
  • Page 20 • A driver is necessary for use with Windows. Download the driver Disconnect the cable from the computer and the from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.co.jp/). Driver not required for Mac. • When AIF with Rec is set to On, the sampling rate cannot be changed.

  • Page 21: Detailed Product Diagrams

    Multi Track Field Recorder Detailed product diagrams...
  • Page 22 Detailed product diagrams (continued) Routing...
  • Page 23 ZOOM CORPORATION 4-4-3 Kanda-surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 Japan http://www.zoom.co.jp Z2I-3527-01...

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