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You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use.
The Operation Manual can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.jp/docs/f3).
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- Page 1 Quick Tour You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use. The Operation Manual can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.jp/docs/f3). This page has files in PDF and HTML formats. The PDF file format is suitable for printing on paper and reading on a computer.
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Page 2: Inserting Microsd Cards
Inserting microSD cards • Supported recording media: microSDHC, microSDXC • Always turn the power off before inserting or removing a microSD card. • To remove a microSD card, push it further into the slot and then pull it out. Turning the power on 2 AA batteries Power can also be supplied through the USB (Type-C) port by connecting a... - Page 3 Making settings when first turned on Setting the language...
- Page 4 Setting the date and time Select an item, and press to confirm. Change the number, and press to confirm. After setting all the items, select “OK” and press to complete setting the date and time. • If power is not supplied by an AC adapter or batteries for a long time, date and time settings will be reset.
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Page 5: Formatting Microsd Cards
Formatting microSD cards After purchasing a new microSD card, always format it to maximize performance. All data previously saved on a microSD card will be deleted when it is formatted. Press to return to the Home Screen. -
Page 6: Connecting Input And Output Devices
Connecting input and output devices Shotgun Wireless Wireless When disconnecting a mic, pull the XLR plug while pushing the connector lock release button. Camera Headphones Adjust the headphone volume. Making input and recording settings ■ Home Screen overview The waveforms and settings for each input are shown on the left and right of the screen. Waveform display Waveform display (Input 1) - Page 7 ■ Selecting input sources for connected equipment An unused input will not be recorded if “On/Off” is set to “Off”. Select the input source, and press to confirm. Set Input 2 also. Use when connecting dynamic mics Use when connecting Mic (+48V) condenser mics Use when connecting line...
- Page 8 • Changing the amplification will change the volume and be applied to the recording data. • Since the F3 records using 32-bit float WAV format, if monitored audio sounds distorted, lowering the volume of the recording file can restore the waveform to a state without clipping.
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Page 9: Playing Recordings
Stop recording. Recording can also be stopped by sliding toward REC. Playing recordings ■ Operations during playback Play/Pause Stop Select next file/ Select previous file/ search forward search backward (press and hold) (press and hold) Delete file Check file information... -
Page 10: Functions Of Parts
Use this to start recording and to ⑪ Tripod mounting threads disable button operation. ⑥ REC LED This can be used to attach the F3 to a tripod, for example. This lights during recording. ⑫ Battery cover Open this when installing or removing... - Page 11 ③ REMOTE connector Connect a ZOOM BTA-1 or other dedi- Connect this to a computer, smartphone or tablet to use the F3 as an SD card cated wireless adapter here. reader or audio interface. This supports This enables use of the F3 Control operation on USB bus power.
- Page 12 Selecting the recording file format (Mono/Stereo) Depending on the “File format” setting, the sound monitored from the headphone and line outputs will change as follows. Mono: mono mix Stereo: stereo ( track 1 on left and track 2 on right)
- Page 13 Setting recording file names The F3 names and manages recording files with the following format. Recording file names and take numbers are also written in the recording file metadata. 210101_001_Tr1.WAV If the “File Format” setting is “Mono”, “_Tr1” and “_Tr2” will be added to the names after the take numbers.
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Page 14: Usb Audio Interface
Camera Adapter Dedicated wireless adapter Using a ZOOM BTA-1 or other dedicated wireless adapter enables the F3 Control smart- phone/tablet app to operate the F3 wirelessly. It also allows the F3 to receive timecode from supported timecode devices. Smartphone/tablet (Android/iOS/iPadOS) Dedicated wireless adapter (ZOOM BTA-1, etc.) -
Page 15: Other Functions
By connecting with a computer, data on the microSD card can be checked and USB file transfer copied. The F3 can be operated from a smartphone or tablet by connecting a ZOOM BTA-1 or other dedicated wireless adapter and using the dedicated F3 Control ®... -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
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