Zoom F1 Quick Manual

Zoom F1 Quick Manual

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Quick Guide

You must read the Usage and
Safety Precautions before use.
The Operation Manual can be downloaded
from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.co.jp).
© 2017 ZOOM CORPORATION
Copying or reprinting this manual in
part or in whole without permission is
prohibited.

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  • Page 1: Quick Guide

    Quick Guide You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use. The Operation Manual can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.co.jp). © 2017 ZOOM CORPORATION Copying or reprinting this manual in part or in whole without permission is...
  • Page 2 Preparations Remove the battery cover, and insert batteries. Unlock the cover and pull it open HINT A ZOOM AD-17 AC adapter can also be used. Open the microSD card slot cover, and insert a microSD card. Slide toward to turn the power on.
  • Page 3: Assembly And Connections

    Assembly and connections Shock mount This can reduce noise when the is mounted on a digital SLR camera. Attach the ends of two arms from the shock mount to one belt loop. Attach the other arms one at a time to the other belt loop.
  • Page 4 Lavalier mics Windscreen Attach the windscreen and the clip to the lavalier Lavalier mic mic. Mic clip Attach the belt clip to the with the screw. Connect the lavalier mic to the MIC/LINE IN jack, and tighten the screw lock. HINT •...
  • Page 5: Input And Output Settings

    Input and output settings Adjusting input levels Adjust the level of the signal input to the HINT • Adjust so that the peak level stays around −12 dB. • If the REC LED flashes, the sound could become distorted, so lower the input level. ■ When using a mic capsule Turn on the mic capsule to adjust the input level. ■ When using a lavalier mic Press , and select the input level.
  • Page 6 Adjusting the levels of connected devices Play the test tone in order to adjust the level of a digital SLR camera or other device con- nected to the Minimize the input gain of the other device. NOTE If the automatic gain control function on the other device is on, turn it off. Use an audio cable to connect the external mic jack of the other device with the PHONE OUT jack of the While pressing...
  • Page 7 Recording Make recording settings • Recording format: Press HINT The MP3 format compresses data, so the sound quality is lower than WAV format, but it also uses less SD card space. Higher values provide better audio quality in both WAV and MP3 formats. •...
  • Page 8: Playing Recordings

    Playing recordings Press to start playback. Control playback. Adjust the volume Pause/resume play- Press 1, 2 back, add a mark Search forward/back- Press and hold ward Select files/jump to Press marks If a file has marks, jumping to marks will occur first. Delete a mark Press when paused at a mark Delete a file Press Check file information...
  • Page 9: Using Usb Functions

    Using USB functions Use a USB cable to connect a computer or iOS device. Select the function to use. Move cursor: Press Confirm: Press ■ Card reader You can use a computer to exchange data with the To disconnect the , end the connection on the computer first, and then press ■...
  • Page 10: Other Functions And Settings

    Other functions and settings While pressing , press to open the menu screen where you can use the follow- ing functions and settings. Menu item Explanation Record/Play Rec File Name Set the recording file name format. Rec File Set the recording file format (stereo/mono). Rec Hold Automatically hold keys during recording to prevent misoperation.
  • Page 11: Specifications

    44.1/16-bit, 48kHz/16-bit, 2-in/2-out Transfer method: asynchronous Power 2 AAA batteries (alkaline, NiMH or lithium) AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5V/1A Estimated continuous With SGH-6 mono shotgun mic capsule connected (48 kHz/24-bit, mono) recording time using Alkaline batteries: about 6.5 hours...
  • Page 12 ZOOM CORPORATION 4-4-3 Kanda-surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 Japan www.zoom.co.jp Z2I-3138-01...

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