Powering The Unit - Zoom R8 Operation Manual

Powering the unit

Use the included AC Adapter or four AA batteries (sold separately) to power the unit.
Using ordinary power
(included AC adapter)
1 Turn the power OFF, and then plug the
USB cable into the USB port on the
right side of the unit.
2 Connect the other end of the USB
cable to the AC adapter and plug the
adapter into a power outlet.
Always use the included AC adapter
(ZOOM AD-17), which is designed
for use with the unit. Using any other
adapter could damage the unit.
HINT
Power supply from USB
● When used with a computer connected by
a USB cable, the computer supplies power
to the unit.
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Using batteries
1 Turn the power OFF and open the
battery case cover on the bottom
of the unit.
Install the batteries and close the
2
cover.
Battery indicator on screen
No indicator Indicator on
AC adapter Batteries
in use in use
NOTE
● Always turn the power OFF when you open
or close the battery cover or connect or
disconnect the AC adapter. Doing so when
the power is ON might cause recording
data to be lost.
● The unit can use alkaline or NiMH batteries.
The approximate operation time when using
alkaline batteries is about 5.5 hours.
● Replace the batteries when "Low Battery!"
is shown. Turn the POWER switch to OFF
immediately and install new batteries or
connect the included AC adapter.
● Set the battery type to increase the
accuracy of the remaining battery charge
indicator.
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Reference: Setting the battery type
Battery power
status
Batteries must be
changed.
Power will turn OFF.
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