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Operation Manual You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use. The Operation Manual can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.jp/docs/f2_f2-bt). This page has files in PDF and ePub formats. The PDF file format is suitable for printing on paper and reading on a computer.
Since achieving the compact size included eliminating the display, setting changes and file management are handled by using the F2 Editor app on a computer connected by USB. The F2 Control smartphone/tablet app can also be used with the F2-BT, which supports Bluetooth, to control recording, playback and other operations.
F2/F2-BT features With a dual A/D converter circuit and support for 32-bit float WAV files, recording with the highest audio quality is possible. ■ Dual A/D converter circuit The input circuit has two A/D converters with different input gains. Recording with high audio quality is possible without adjusting the gain whether the input sound is loud or quiet.
Functions of parts ■ Front ① BATT LED ① ② ③ ④ The color of the light changes ⑤ according to the remaining battery charge. ② INPUT LED This lights according to the input ⑥ level through the INPUT jack. ③...
• If the BATT LED does not light after the power is turned on, set the power to OFF and install new batteries. • After installing the batteries, set the battery type correctly. Use F2 Editor or F2 Control (F2-BT only) to set this.
• When inserting a microSD card, be sure to insert the correct end with the top side up as shown. • Recording and playback are not possible when a microSD card is not loaded. • Use F2 Editor to format microSD cards. Turning the power on to ON.
HINT • Mics without screw locks can also be connected. • The INPUT LED lights green according to the input level. If the input level is too high, it will blink red. NOTE • The INPUT jack always supplies plug-in power (2.5 V). •...
When you want to disconnect, use the computer to end the USB connection with the F2/F2-BT. ■ F2/F2-BT folder and file structure When recording with an F2/F2-BT, folders and files are created on microSD cards in the following manner. Root 200101_001.WAV...
Turn the F2-BT power on. Launch F2 Control on the smartphone/tablet. When F2 Control launches, a Bluetooth device list will appear. Tap the device name/ID to connect to the F2-BT. The REC/PLAY LED will light orange on the F2-BT connected to F2 Control.
List of F2 Editor/F2 Control functions Function Explanation F2 Editor F2 Control Record/play/stop Control record, play, stop and other operations Remaining battery charge Check remaining battery charge display Recording/playback file Check name of file being recorded/played name display Elapsed recording time...
Recording from copyrighted sources, including CDs, records, tapes, live performances, video works and broadcasts, without permission of the copyright holder for any purpose other than personal use is prohibited by law. Zoom Corporation will not assume any responsibility related to infringements of copyrights.
15 hours NiMH batteries (750 mAh): about 11 hours Lithium batteries: about 21 hours F2-BT: when LMF-2 lavalier mic connected (48 kHz/32-bit float) and using F2 Control Alkaline batteries: about 14 hours NiMH batteries (750 mAh): about 10 hours...