Zoom F8 Supplementary Manual
Multitrack field recorder
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- Operation manual (141 pages) ,
- Supplementary manual (24 pages) ,
- Firmware update manual (7 pages)
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Summary of Contents for Zoom F8
- Page 1 Version 3.0 Supplementary Manual © 2016 ZOOM CORPORATION Copying or reprinting this manual in part or in whole without permission is prohibited.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Functions added in Version 3.0 Monitoring input signals of specific tracks without recording ..........03 Saving multiple settings for signals sent to headphone output (Headphone Routing) ..04 Setting the keys held (Key Hold Target) ..................05 Backing up and loading settings (Backup/Load Settings) ..........06 Setting the level meter reference (Reference Level) ..............08 Showing total recording time during long recording periods (Time Counter) ......10 Using an R as a controller (Connect) ...............11... -
Page 3: Monitoring Input Signals Of Specific Tracks Without Recording
Multi Track Field Recorder Monitoring input signals of specific tracks without recording Even tracks that have not been set to record can be input to the PFL screen and their input sound monitored. This is convenient when using tracks as RTN inputs. Press the track key for the tracks that you want to Press on a track that you were... -
Page 4: Saving Multiple Settings For Signals Sent To Headphone Output (Headphone Routing)
Saving multiple settings for signals sent to headphone output (Headphone Routing) You can edit and save up to 10 settings for signals sent to the headphone output. Press change the setting show and to select OUTPUT, edit each item. and press Settings are saved automatically. -
Page 5: Setting The Keys Held (Key Hold Target)
Target, and press Press HINT • Even when hold is on for "STOP" and "Track1-8", you can press to turn the hold function off. • Operation using the R and F8 Control is possi- ble even when the hold function is on. -
Page 6: Backing Up And Loading Settings (Backup/Load Settings)
Backing up and loading settings (Backup/Load Settings) settings can be backed up to and loaded from SD cards. ▶ Continue to one of the following procedures. Press Backing up …………………………………………………… P .6 Loading ……………………………………………………… P .7 Backing up to select SYSTEM, This saves a backup file to the "F8_SETTINGS"... - Page 7 Multi Track Field Recorder Loading to select "Yes", You can load a backup file that is saved in the "F8_SETTINGS" folder in the root directory of the SD card. and press to select Load/ Delete, and press to select the file to load, and press NOTE You can press and hold...
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Page 8: Setting The Level Meter Reference (Reference Level)
Setting the level meter reference (Reference Level) Setting the level meter reference makes it easier to adjust the volume of input signals. Press to select Reference Level, and press to select SYSTEM, and press to select the reference level setting, to select Level and press Meter, and press... - Page 9 Multi Track Field Recorder Explanation Setting value When level meter type When level meter type is Peak Only is Peak + VU or VU Only The center of the level The center of the level meter is −12 dBFS. meter is 0 VU (−20 Normal Level Clear monitoring of dBFS).
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Page 10: Showing Total Recording Time During Long Recording Periods (Time Counter)
Showing total recording time during long recording periods (Time Counter) When recording for a long time, if the file size set with "File Max Size" is reached, recording will continue in a new take and the recording time will reset. You can change this, however, so that it is not reset and the total recording time is shown. -
Page 11: Using An R As A Controller (Connect)
Multi Track Field Recorder Using an R as a controller (Connect) By connecting an to the , you can use it to adjust trim, fader and pan settings, for example. Press Use a USB cable to connect the and the to select USB, Turn the R power ON. -
Page 12: Setting The Type Of Keyboard Connected To The R (Keyboard Type)
Setting the type of keyboard connected to the R (Keyboard Type) You can connect a PC keyboard to the R and use it to input characters. Set the type to use the PC keyboard connected to the R. Press to select Keyboard Type and press to select USB, and press... -
Page 13: Setting User Keys For The R (User Key)
Multi Track Field Recorder Setting user keys for the R (User Key) You can assign functions to the R user keys. Press to select the key to which to assign a function, to select USB, and press and press to select the function to assign, and press to select FRC-8,... -
Page 14: Setting The Power Supply Used By The R (Power Source)
Setting the power supply used by the R (Power Source) 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. -
Page 15: Setting The R Led Brightness (Led Brightness)
Multi Track Field Recorder Setting the R LED brightness (LED Brightness) You can adjust the brightness of the LEDs on the R. Press to adjust the brightness, and press to select USB, and press HINT This can be set from 5 to 100. to select FRC-8, and press to select LED... -
Page 16: Updating The R Firmware
Updating the R firmware You can check the R firmware version and update it to the latest version. The latest update file can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.co.jp). See "Using an as a controller" (→P .11), to select USB, and the R. - Page 17 Multi Track Field Recorder Checking the firmware version Updating the firmware to select Firmware to select Update Version, and press Firmware, and press to select "Yes", and press NOTE Do not turn the power off, remove an SD card or disconnect the USB cable during an update.
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Page 18: Other New Functions
Other new functions • Enabled the option to start recording within the FINDER menu. • Extended the HPF setting ranges from 80-240 Hz to 10-240 Hz. • Enabled the option to edit “Note” and “Track Name” metadata while recording. •... -
Page 19: List Of Shortcuts
Multi Track Field Recorder List of shortcuts Home Screen Shortcut Explanation Shortcut Explanation Show the name that will be given to the next Use to disable the keys set with "Key Hold Press and hold take recorded. Target". Example: Scene001-T002 During recording, the key does not need to be used. - Page 20 ZOOM CORPORATION 4-4-3 Kandasurugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 Japan http://www.zoom.co.jp Z2I-2867-02...