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Summary of Contents for Zaxcom ZFR200
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents OVERVIEW ................................... 3 ..................................3 YSTEM EATURES KNOWING YOUR ZFR200 / 300 ............................4 MAIN SCREEN ..................................6 MAIN MENU ..................................7 Navigating the Main Menu ..............................7 Exiting the Main Menu ................................ 7 Gain ..................................... 7 High Pass Filter ..................................7 Limiter .................................... - Page 3 Three Wire microphone configuration ..........................24 Stereo microphone configuration ............................. 25 Balanced Line Level and timecode input ........................... 25 Stereo Line Level ................................25 FIRMWARE ..................................26 Upgrading ZFR Firmware ..............................26 ZFR SPECIFICATIONS ................................27 ZAXCOM WARRANTY POLICY AND LIMITATIONS ....................... 28...
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Page 4: Overview
_________________ Overview The Zaxcom ZFR (Zaxcom Flash Recorder) is the same size as Zaxcom wireless transmitter and can accept standard lavaliere microphones. A stereo ZFR can accept two lavaliere microphones, two unbalanced The ZFR can be used as an easy way to record ISO tracks on multiple talent with no fears of being out of range or having to deal with RF issues. -
Page 5: Knowing Your Zfr200 / 300
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / 300 Manual Overview ___________________ _________________ Knowing your ZFR200 / 300 ZFR 200 ZFR 300... - Page 6 Zaxcom ZFR 200 / 300 Manual Overview ___________________ _________________ 1. Power Switch 2. Card Slot This slot holds the micro SD card. To insert a card, with the ZFR screen facing you, turn the card so the finger contacts are facing you and down toward the slot. Insert the card into the slot and press it down until you here a slight click.
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Page 7: Main Screen
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / 300 Manual Main Menu ___________________ _______ Main Screen STOP 01:02:30:00 Transport Status Time Code 003 1 Segment Number Audio Level Meter Markings (-20, -10, 0 dBFS) They correspond to the graphics on the case. Transport Status - Displays the current mode of the unit •... -
Page 8: Main Menu
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / 300 Manual Main Menu ___________________ _______ Main Menu Navigating the Main Menu • Press the MENU Button to enter the menu. • To advance to the next menu press the MENU Button again. Exiting the Main Menu •... -
Page 9: Timecode Frame-Rate
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / 300 Manual Main Menu ___________________ _______ Timecode Frame-rate TIMECODE 23.98 01:02:34:01 This menu sets the Timecode frame-rate that will be recorded. The ZFR will lock to and record all standard Timecode frame rates. • 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97DF, 29.97DF, 30 DF, 30 NDF... -
Page 10: Format Recording Card
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / 300 Manual Main Menu ___________________ _______ Format Recording Card PRESS UP KEY 5X TO ERASE CARD This page will allow you to erase and format the micro SD card. NOTE: Even though many cards are sold preformatted, you must reformat it in the ZFR prior to recording. -
Page 11: Lock Page
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / 300 Manual Main Menu ___________________ _______ Lock Page LOCK 5 Countdown clock starting at 5 seconds LOCKED 01:02:34:01 After ZFR locks This page enables a lock function to prevent any accidentally setting changes. When you land on this page the countdown clock will begin will begin. After the 5 seconds the ZFR will lock and the display will indicated LOCKED. -
Page 12: Extended Menu
• MONO (US) - This is the setting that you should be using if you have a mono ZFR. • EUROPEAN - This setting is in the software for cross compatibility with older Zaxcom wireless and will not be needed in the ZFR. -
Page 13: Ifb Voting Enable - This Menu Will Not Appear If The Ifb Settings Allow The Zfr To Go Into Transmit Mode
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / Extended Menu 300 Manual____ _______________ ___ ___ IFB Voting Enable – this menu will not appear if the IFB settings allow the ZFR to go into transmit mode. IFB VOTING NORMAL (OFF) This menu allows you to enable / disable the IFB Voting function. -
Page 14: Zaxnet Ifb Receive Frequency
• Broadcast timecode so other ZFR recorders or TRX transmitters can receive and lock its internal timecode to it. • Allow you to monitor the ZFR Audio on a Zaxcom ERX receiver. • Send an Audio / TC scratch track to a Camera or some other device via an ERX. -
Page 15: Ifb Receive Pulse - This Menu Will Only Appear If Ifb Is Set To Go Into Transmit Mode
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / Extended Menu 300 Manual____ _______________ ___ ___ IFB Receive Pulse this menu will only appear if IFB is set to go into transmit mode. – IFB RX PULSE: IFB RX PULSE: The TRX will stay in transmit mode and never go into receive mode. -
Page 16: Time Code Jam Mode
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / Extended Menu 300 Manual____ _______________ ___ ___ Time Code Jam Mode TC JAM MODE: TC JAM MODE AUTO-JAM AUTO-JAM This menu sets how the ZFR jams timecode. • MANUAL (OFF) –This setting is not used in the ZFR •... -
Page 17: Expander Page
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / Extended Menu 300 Manual____ _______________ ___ ___ Expander page EXPANDER EXPANDER Expander OFF EXPANDER PARMS EXPANDER PARMS When the Parameters are ON you can adjust the Expander Menu The Expander can be used to “Expand” the dynamic range of the audio signal. The Expander will be used to make the quiet sounds even quieter by reducing the level of the signal that falls below what the threshold is set at which will essentially reducing the noise floor. -
Page 18: Dynamics Page
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / Extended Menu 300 Manual____ _______________ ___ ___ Dynamics page DYNAMICS Dynamics OFF DYNAMICS DYNAMICS PARMS DYNAMICS PARMS When the Parameters are ON you can adjust the Dynamic Menu The Dynamics is a soft knee compressor that in the signal path is post analog to digital converter. The Dynamics will limit the dynamic range to prevent clipping it will decrease the gain at loud points. -
Page 19: Battery Type
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / Extended Menu 300 Manual____ _______________ ___ ___ Battery Type BATTERY TYPE: NIMH This menu adjusts the ZFR’s battery type to display the remaining battery capacity. The settings are NIMH, Lithium and Alkaline. NOTE: In the menu you will see “ENG” and “QRX” options for these battery types as well. This is for cross compatibility with our wireless transmitters and how the battery level is received by the wireless receivers. -
Page 20: Low Battery Stop
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / Extended Menu 300 Manual____ _______________ ___ ___ Low Battery Stop LOW BATT STOP: NEVER STOP LOW BATT STOP: 5 MINUTES This menu sets the amount of time after a low battery warning the ZFR will close the current file and stop recording. -
Page 21: Encryption Menu
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / Extended Menu 300 Manual____ _______________ ___ ___ Encryption Menu ENCRYPTION MENU: ENCRYPTION MENU: HIDDEN HIDDEN This hides the Encryption Menu. • HIDDEN the encryption menu doesn’t appear when you cycle through the menu settings. • ON the Encryption will appear. -
Page 22: Media
The single file generated by the recorder can only be recognized by Zaxcom’s ZaxConvert program. Using ZaxConvert will transfer the file to a Broadcast Wave or MP3 file. This utility is available to anyone for free from the Zaxcom website http://www.zaxcom.com/software-updates... -
Page 23: Operations
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / 300 Manual ___________________ Operations Operations Jamming TC with a Cable Timecode can be jammed into the ZFR by connecting the timecode source to the microphone input. When timecode is connected, it will take the ZFR approximately three (3) seconds to recognize the TC input. -
Page 24: Playing Back And Segment Navigation
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / 300 Manual ___________________ Operations Playing Back and Segment Navigation • Pressing the CARD key and the MENU/PLAY key simultaneously will put the ZFR into play mode. • Pressing the INC key while stopped will also play the section that is displayed in the home screen. -
Page 25: Inputting Audio
You can use a line-level input though an inline pad is required on the standard dynamic microphone input cable (XLR-3 to 3-pin micro-LEMO). When using a phantom powered microphone with the ZFR200 / ZFR300, you must use an external 48 VDC power supply since the ZFR doesn’t supply 48 volts. -
Page 26: Stereo Microphone Configuration
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / 300 Manual____________ Inputting Audio/Wiring Diagrams Stereo microphone configuration Balanced Line Level and timecode input Stereo Line Level... -
Page 27: Firmware
Upgrading ZFR Firmware 1. Download the firmware from the Zaxcom website and load it onto a formatted card. 2. Insert the card into the ZFR. 3. Simultaneously hold down the INC and DEC keys while powering up the unit. -
Page 28: Zfr Specifications
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / 300 Manual Specifications _________________ ZFR Specifications Recorder Audio Dynamic Range 103 dB Distortion 0.001% Frequency Response 20 Hz to 16 kHz Mic Power 3.3 VDC @ 10mA max Mic Connector 3-pin micro-LEMO (mic side = FGB.00.303.CLAD.22) Input Range –60 to –24 dBu... -
Page 29: Zaxcom Warranty Policy And Limitations
_services.htm) and complete the form. You will receive an email or telephone call with the RMA #. Please write the RMA# on the front of the package. If you don’t have internet access, you may request an RMA # by telephone. Zaxcom will return the warranty repair via 2 UPS or FedEx at their discretion.
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