Powering The Staxxx; Using An External Power Source; Using The Staxxx To Power The Recorder; The Audio/Timecode Output Connection - Zaxcom ZFR100 User Manual

Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User's Manual_______________________________________Chapter 4

Powering the STAxxx

Connection of 12 VDC power to the stereo adapter is optional. If no power source is connected to the STAxxx,
it operates from the recorder‟s internal battery.

Using an External Power Source

When the 12 VDC input is connected to a power source, it supplies power to the recorder when its power
switch is in the „OFF‟ position.
If batteries are installed in the recorder and external power is connected, the unit will not be able to power down
unless an external power switch is available to remove the external power.

Using the STAxxx to Power the Recorder

The adapter can be used to power the recorder while it is in Mono mode and using a Mic-level input.

The Audio/Timecode Output Connection

The audio output connection is used to monitor the audio functions of its host unit or to allow timecode to pass
through the STAxxx. The recorder‟s output setting
or timecode is sent through the output.

Timecode Input

The timecode input is used to jam the recorder‟s timecode generator. If the auto-load function
Mode page

Operation of the STAxxx

For the stereo adapter to operate, the recorder must select the stereo setting
external ADC

Host Unit functions

Selecting the stereo setting causes the recorder to combine the two input signals together and transmit them on
one frequency. The ADC selection:
stereo adapter audio.
{p.26}) is enabled, the timecode input of the stereo adapter can be used.
(ADC Location page {p.28}) must be selected.
INTERNAL

Figure 4-2 STA100 attached to ZFR100

(Timecode Output Enable page
– selects the internal mic input,
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{p.26}) determines if audio
(Timecode Jam
(Record Format page {p.23}) and
EXTERNAL
– selects the