Zoom F8n Pro Operation Manual page 304

Other trouble
Computer does not recognize it even though it is connected to a USB port
• The operation mode must be set on the F8n Pro to allow the computer to recognize the F8n Pro.
(→Using as an audio interface (Audio
Battery operation time is short
Making the following settings could increase the battery operation time.
• Set the power supply used correctly.
• Turn unnecessary tracks off.
• Turn unnecessary outputs off.
• Set the phantom power voltage to 24V.
• Disable phantom power during playback.
• Turn timecode off if not using it.
• Reduce the LED brightness.
• Reduce the display brightness.
• Set the display to dim when not used for some time.
• Reduce the sampling rate used to record files.
• Due to their characteristics, using nickel metal hydride batteries (especially high-capacity ones) or lithium
batteries should enable longer use than alkaline batteries when power consumption is high.
Interface))
(→Setting the power supply used (Power
(→Selecting
inputs)
(→Disabling outputs (Output
(→Setting the
(→Disabling phantom power during
(→Setting the
mode)
(→Setting the LED brightness (LED
(→Making display settings
(→Setting the sampling rate (Sample
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On/Off))
voltage)
Brightness))
(LCD))
(→Making display settings
Source))
playback)
(LCD))
Rate))