Connections; Sd Card Installation - Zoom R16 Operation Manual

Connections

Refer to the instructions on this page when you connect instruments, microphones, audio equipment or
a computer to the R16.
OUTPUTS
Use the [METRONOME] switch to set You can connect cables with XLR and monaural phone plugs (balanced or
whether the metronome is output to unbalanced) to the INPUT jacks.
only the [PHONES] jack or also to the
[OUTPUT] jacks.
2) Microphones
1) Stereo system, speakers with In order to supply phantom power
to a condenser microphone, first
built-in amplifiers, etc.
connect the microphone to [INPUT
When connecting speakers, be
5/6] and then turn the [PHANTOM]
sure to turn off the system's power
switch ON.
beforehand.
Connecting them with the power on
could cause damage.
3) Other equipment with stereo
outputs
W h e n u s i n g a s y n t h e s i z e r o r a
CD player with stereo outputs, for
example, be sure to connect its left
output jack to an odd number [INPUT]
jack on the R16 and its right output
jack to an even number [INPUT] jack
on the R16.
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Rear panel
8) AC adapter
Make sure to use a
ZOOM AD-14 adapter
designed for this unit.
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7) Connecting two R16s
By connecting two R16s
together, you can record
16 tracks simultaneously.
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INPUTS
4) Guitar/Bass
Use [INPUT 1], which can handle
high impedance, when you directly
connect a passive-type electric guitar
or bass, and turn the [Hi-Z] switch
ON.
5) Built-in microphones
These microphones are useful for
recording drums indirectly and
recording a band. When you turn the
[MIC] switch ON, the sounds will be
input into INPUT 7 and 8.
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Right side
panel
USB memory
6) Connecting a computer by USB
Connecting to a computer, you can
send audio files and projects directly to
and from the R16. You can also use the
R16 as an audio interface and a control
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surface for DAW software.

SD card installation

The R16 saves recording data and settings on SD cards.
To protect your data, turn the [POWER] switch OFF when inserting or ejecting a card.
An SD card is necessary for recording.
Always turn the [POWER] switch OFF first
(ordinary use)
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1) Turn the [POWER] switch
OFF and detach the cover of
the SD card slot.
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2) Insert an SD card
(write-protect unlocked)
into the slot.
To eject: Push the card in
first to eject it.
Unlock the SD card
write-protection.
Prevent unwanted removal of an SD card
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First remove the screw beside
the slot, and then screw it into
the screw-hole in the SD card
cover.
NOTE
• If you must change an SD card while the power
is on, please follow the specific procedures
described on page 69.
• When inserting or ejecting an SD card make sure
the [POWER] switch is OFF. If you insert with the
[POWER] switch ON, your data might be lost.
• If you cannot insert a card into the slot, you
may be trying to insert it in the wrong direction
or upsidedown. Try again with the correct card
orientation. If you force it in, you might break the
card.
• If an SD card was previously used with a
computer or a digital camera, you must format it
in the R16 before using it.
• If no SD card is inserted, [REC] and [UNDO/REDO]
keys will not function in RECORDER MODE.
If these messages about
SD cards are shown
• "No Card": No SD card is detected. Make sure an
SD card is inserted properly.
• "Card Protected": The SD card write-protection
lock is closed, preventing rewriting. To release it,
slide the switch away from the lock position.
• "SD Card Format?": The inserted card is not
formatted for the R16. Press the [ENTER] key to
format it. (Ref. P.70)
HINT
• The R16 can use 16 MB – 2 GB SD cards and
4–32 GB SDHC cards.
• You can get up-to-date information about
compatible SD cards on the Zoom site.
Zoom site: http://www.zoom.co.jp
Ref: SD CARD >EXCHANGE P.69
P.70
SD CARD >FORMAT
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