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- Page 1 USER MANUAL Published October 7, 2015 Software Version 8.99E ZFR200/300 Small Body Pack Recorder...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ZFR OVERVIEW ............................. 4 ..............................4 YSTEM EATURES KNOWING YOUR ZFR200 / 300 ........................5 HOME SCREEN EXPLAINED ..........................8 MAIN MENU ..............................9 ............................. 9 AVIGATING THE ............................9 XITING THE ............................9 ICROPHONE DJUST ............................... 9 ILTER ............................9... - Page 3 ........................ 25 HREE ICROPHONE ONFIGURATION ........................25 TEREO ICROPHONE ONFIGURATION ....................... 26 ALANCED EVEL AND TIME CODE NPUT – ......................26 TEREO EVEL FOR STEREO RECORDERS PRODUCT SUPPORT ............................. 27 SPECIFICATIONS ............................28 ZAXCOM WARRANTY POLICY AND LIMITATIONS ................... 29...
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Page 4: Zfr Overview
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / 300 Manual Overview ZFR Overview The Zaxcom ZFR (Zaxcom Flash Recorder) is a small recorder that is the same size as Zaxcom wireless transmitter, and can accept standard lavaliere microphones. A stereo ZFR can accept two lavaliere microphones. -
Page 5: Knowing Your Zfr200 / 300
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / 300 Manual Recorder Layout Knowing your ZFR200 / 300 ZFR200 ZFR300... - Page 6 Zaxcom ZFR 200 / 300 Manual Recorder Layout...
- Page 7 • Press the menu key simultaneously with the card key will playback a segment. 9. Battery compartment ZFR200 will use 1 AA battery and the ZFR300 will use 2 AA batteries. The ZFR can use alkaline, Lithium or NiMH batteries.
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Page 8: Home Screen Explained
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / 300 Manual Home Screen Home Screen Explained STOP 01:02:30:00 Time Code Transport Status 003 I Segment Number Audio Level Meter Markings (-20, -10, 0 dBFS) Corresponds to the graphics on the case. Transport Status - Displays the current mode of the on-board recorder. -
Page 9: Main Menu
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / 300 Manual Main Menu Main Menu Navigating the Main Menu • Press the MENU key to enter the menu. • To advance to the next menu press the MENU key again. Exiting the Main Menu • To exit the menu at any time press and hold the MENU key for 1.5 seconds... -
Page 10: Tc Jam Mode Select
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / 300 Manual Main Menu TC Jam Mode Select TC JAM MODE: AUTO-JAM NORMAL When using record run time code this menu controls if the ZFR will go into record when it receives a record run time code. -
Page 11: Sd Card Format
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / 300 Manual Main Menu SD Card Format This menu will only appear if a card was inserted prior to booting up PRESS UP KEY 5X TO ERASE CARD The Micro SD card is erased and formatted from this menu. Please note that even though many cards are sold preformatted, you must format the card in the ZFR prior to any recording. -
Page 12: 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 the ZFR locks This page enables a lock function to prevent any accidental key presses. When you land on this page the countdown clock will begin. After 5 seconds the ZFR will lock and the display will indicated that it is LOCKED followed by the time code. -
Page 13: Extended Menu
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / 300 Extended Menu Extended Menu High Pass Filter HIGH PASS: OFF The high pass filter is turned on and adjusted from this menu. • The high pass filter range is 70Hz to 220Hz and can be adjusted in 10Hz increments. -
Page 14: Ifb Mode
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / 300 Extended Menu IFB Mode Receive only mode. IFB RX TO TX: The ZaxNet transceiver will only receive ZaxNet and NOT go OFF (NORMAL RX) into transmit mode. Therefore no ZaxNet TC and/or audio will be transmitted. This shuts off the ZaxNet transmitter. -
Page 15: Zaxnet Transmit Frequency Set
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / 300 Extended Menu ZaxNet Transmit Frequency Set IFB TX FREQ: 2.420 This is where the ZaxNet transmit frequency is set. The ZaxNet transmit frequency is the frequency that the ZaxNet transmitter will broadcast time code and audio on for the purpose of confidence audio monitoring via an ERX receiver or Nomad. -
Page 16: Ifb Record Beep
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / 300 Extended Menu IFB Record Beep IFB RECORD BEEP: The IFB record beep is an audible beep that is heard on the ZaxNet confidence audio only. When the record beep is set to ON, and the ZFR is recording, the audio sent to the ERX via ZaxNet will have an audible beep, in 20 second intervals, giving you conformation that the ZFR is indeed recording. -
Page 17: Tc Jam Mode Select
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / 300 Extended Menu TC Jam Mode Select TC JAM MODE: AUTO-JAM NORMAL If you are using record run time code this menu controls if the ZFR will go into record when it receives a record run time code. -
Page 18: Group Id Set
This will also help if two or more people on set are sending ZaxNet commands each person will be independent and won’t interfere with each other. Most users leave this set to 1 on all of their Zaxcom products. Group codes can be set from 1 to 99. Unit ID Set... -
Page 19: Dynamics
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / 300 Extended Menu Dynamics DYNAMICS The dynamics is a soft knee compressor that is located after the analog to digital converter. The dynamics will limit the dynamic range to prevent clipping during occurrences of loud audio. Dynamics is . -
Page 20: Battery Type Set
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / 300 Extended Menu Battery Type Set BATTERY TYPE: NIMH QRX This menu is used for a TRX to send battery data to a QRX receiver and is not applicable in the ZFR. Recording Mode Set RECORD MODE: LOOP RECORD Record mode sets what the ZFR will do after you reach the file capacity of the card. -
Page 21: Automatic Record After Bootup
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / 300 Extended Menu Automatic Record After Boot up RECORD ON BOOTUP Record after boot-up will let you set the ZFR to automatically go into record after the unit boots up. • ON - The ZFR will automatically start to record after it boots up. -
Page 22: Encryption Code Set
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / 300 Extended Menu Encryption Code Set ID1:000 ID0:000 If the encryption code is turned on the ZaxNet transmitted audio will be encrypted and can only be listened to if the receiver has the matching encryption code entered. When receiving an audio signal and the codes do not match, all that will be heard is white-noise or silence. -
Page 23: Media
The files generated by the recorder (.zax format) can only be recognized by Zaxcom’s ZaxConvert program. Using ZaxConvert you can transfer the file to create 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 24: Firmware
Updating ZFR Firmware 1. Format a card in the ZFR 2. Download the firmware from the Zaxcom website and load it onto the formatted card. 3. Make sure the ZFR is powered down and Insert the card into the ZFR. -
Page 25: Inputting Audio
A line-level signal can be inputed though an inline pad will be required. Recommended Microphones While any 3.3 volt microphone will work with the ZFR, Zaxcom recommends the following microphones: Countryman EMW, B3, B6, Sanken COS-11D, DPA 4063 Wiring Diagrams The following 3-pin micro-LEMO connectors mate with the microphone connector: •... -
Page 26: Balanced Line Level And Time Code Input
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / 300 Manual Wiring Diagrams Balanced Line Level and time code Input Stereo Line Level – for stereo ZRF recorders... -
Page 27: Product Support
Download the latest Firmware from: http://zaxcom.com/support/updates/ Download the latest User Manuals from: http://zaxcom.com/support/updates/ Submit Technical Questions at: http://www.zaxcom.com/submit-a-technical-question Submit information for Repair Services at: http://www.zaxcom.com/support/repairs Join the Zaxcom User Forum at: http://www.zaxcom.com/forum/forum.php Join the Zaxcom Face Book User Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/682199065139938/... -
Page 28: Specifications
Zaxcom ZFR 200 / 300 Manual Specifications Specifications Audio Dynamic Range: 104 dB Distortion: < 0.01% Frequency Response: Mode 0: 20 Hz to 16 kHz / T & M Mode 0.2 Hz to 16 kHz High Pass Filter: Off or 70 to 220 Hz, Steps: 10 (6 dB Per Octave) Mic Power: 3.3 VDC... -
Page 29: Zaxcom Warranty Policy And Limitations
No Consequential or Other Damages Zaxcom has no liability for general, consequential, incidental or special damages. These include loss of recorded data, the cost of recovery of lost data, lost profits and the cost of the installation or removal of any Product, the installation of replacement Product, and any inspection, testing or redesign caused by any defect or by the repair or replacement of Product arising from a defect in any Product. - Page 30 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Zaxcom, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate it.
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