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Zaxcom ZFR100 User Manual (71 pages)
Miniature Digital Recorder
Brand:
Zaxcom
| Category:
Recording Equipment
| Size: 1 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Chapter 1 - Topics that Apply to both Units
7
What S Included with the Zfr100
7
Options
7
What S Included with the Zfr800
7
User Manual Conventions
8
System Features
8
Menu System
8
Figure 1-1 ZFR100 Front View
8
Media
9
Battery Installation
9
Battery Life
9
External Power
9
Table 1-1 Approved Vs. Unapproved Media
9
Common Settings for Associated Ifb Transmitter and Receivers
10
Table 1-2 Compatible IFB Settings
10
Chapter 2 - Digital Wireless System Transmitters
11
Getting to Know Your Zfr100 Bodypack Recorder
11
Compatible Lavs
11
RF Resistant Lavs
11
Figure 2-1 ZFR100 Top and Front Views
11
Table 2-1 Compatible RF Resistant Lavalier Microphones
11
Non-RF Resistant Lavs
12
General
12
Table 2-2 Compatible Non-RF Resistant Lavalier Microphones
12
Device Interface
13
IFB Antenna
13
RECORD Key
13
PLAY Key
13
STOP Key
13
INC Key
13
DEC Key
13
ON/OFF Switch - Internal/External Power Switch
13
Table 2-3 Power Switch Positions
13
ZFR100 Configuration Menus
14
Table 2-4 ZFR100 Standard & Extended Menus
14
Getting to Know Your Zfr800 Handheld Recorder
15
Figure 2-2 ZFR800 Side, MIC Capsule, Body Threaded End, Body Antenna End & Barrel Views
15
Device Interface
16
Media Slot
16
Record Key
16
Unit Power Switch
16
Table 2-5 ZFR800 Standard & Extended Menus
16
ZFR800 Configuration Menus
16
Common Recorder Standard Menu
17
Normal Startup Sequence (Without any Card Inserted)
17
Normal Startup Sequence (with a Formatted Card Inserted)
18
Transport Control Page
18
Audio Gain Page
19
Highpass Filter Page
19
Limiter Page
19
Timecode Frame-Rate Page
19
Timecode Jam Mode Page
20
Timecode Source Page
20
Earpiece Source Page
20
Media Erase & Format Page
20
To Format a Card
20
To Recreate the Wrapper Files (will Not Destroy Existing Audio Takes)
21
Lock Page
21
Unlocking the Recorder
21
Table 2-6 Format Error Codes
21
Common Recorder Extended Menu
22
Extended Startup Sequence (Without any Card Inserted)
22
Extended Startup Sequence (with a Formatted Card Inserted)
22
Entering the Extended Menu
22
Exiting the Extended Menu
23
Highpass Filter Page
23
Limiter Page
23
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23
Record Format Page
23
IFB Format Page
24
IFB Enable Page
24
IFB Voting Enable Page
24
IFB Frequency Page
24
Power-Up Mode Page
25
Unlocking the Recorder
25
Media Erase & Format Page
25
To Format a Card
25
To Recreate the Wrapper Files (will Not Destroy Existing Audio Takes)
25
Table 2-7 Format Error Codes
25
Timecode Jam Mode Page
26
Timecode Source Page
26
Timecode Output Enable Page
26
Remote Control Group ID Page
26
Remote Control Unit ID Page
27
Expander Page
27
Dynamics Page
27
ADC Location Page
28
Battery Type Page
29
Recording Mode Page
29
Track Name Page
29
Common Recorder Independent Operations
29
Display a Detailed Startup Sequence
30
Detailed Startup Sequence (Without any Card Inserted)
30
Detailed Startup Sequence (with a Formatted Card Inserted)
30
Chapter 3 - Recording Audio Using the Miniature Digital Recorder
31
Recording Format
31
Recording Mode
31
Media Capacity
31
Table 3-1 Available Recording Time
31
Dual Color Led
32
Recording Operation
32
Formatting the Minisd Card
32
Current Timecode and Frame-Rate Display
32
Jamming Timecode into the Recorder
32
Manually Jamming TC with a Cable
33
Continuously Jamming TC Using the IFB100
33
Automatically Starting and Stopping the Recording Using Timecode from the IFB100
33
Chapter 4 - Zfr100 Adapters
34
Sta100 Stereo Adapter
34
Installation
34
Adjusting the Input Level
34
Figure 4-1 STA100 Front & Back Views
34
Powering the Staxxx
35
Using an External Power Source
35
Using the Staxxx to Power the Recorder
35
The Audio/Timecode Output Connection
35
Timecode Input
35
Operation of the Staxxx
35
Host Unit Functions
35
Figure 4-2 STA100 Attached to ZFR100
35
Sta150 Stereo Adapter
36
Ea100 Earpiece Adapter
36
Figure 4-3 STA150 & STA150 Attached to ZFR100
36
Figure 4-4 EA100 Alone & EA100 Attached to ZFR100
36
Tca100 Timecode Adapter
37
Figure 4-5 TCA100 Attached to ZFR100 & TCA100
37
Chapter 5 - Ifb100 Ifb Transmitter
38
Getting to Know Your Ifb Transmitter
38
Figure 5-1 IFB100 Front & Side Views
38
Setting up the IFB100
39
Power Requirements
39
Audio Input
39
Adjusting the Input Audio Level
39
Timecode
39
IFB100 Configuration Menus
39
Ifb100 Standard Menu
40
Pacifier Page
40
Remotely Starting and Stopping the Transmitter Recorder
40
Remote Audio Gain Change Page
40
Remote Unit ID Page
40
Remote Audio Frequency Change Page
41
Remote Power Setting Change Page
41
Timecode Frame-Rate Page
41
IFB Frequency Page
42
Selecting the Frequency
42
IFB Input MIX Page
42
Lock Page
42
Unlocking the Transmitter
42
Ifb100 Extended Menu
42
Entering the Extended Menu
43
Exiting the Extended Menu
43
Highpass Filter Page
43
Limiter Page
43
IFB Format Page
43
IFB Frequency Page
43
Power-Up Mode Page
44
Unlocking the IFB100
44
Timecode Jam Mode Page
44
Timecode Source Page
44
Timecode Output Enable Page
44
Remote Control Group ID Page
44
Remote Control Unit ID Page
45
IFB Transmitter Power Page
45
TV Channel Minimum Page
45
TV Channel Maximum Page
45
Ifb100 Independent Operations
46
Display a Detailed Startup Sequence
46
Detailed Startup Sequence (Without any Card Inserted)
46
Detailed Startup Sequence (with a Formatted Card Inserted)
46
Operating Frequencies
47
Audio
47
Remote Control, Timecode and IFB Feed
47
Chapter 6 - Zaxconvert Utility
48
About Zaxconvert
48
Using Zaxconvert
48
Output File Type
48
Figure 6-1 Zaxconvert Windows & Mac Main Screens
48
Figure 6-2 Choose Output File Type Screen
48
Timecode
49
Sample-Rate Conversion
49
Maximum File Size
49
Output File Name
49
Track Enable
49
Figure 6-3 Timecode Options Screen
49
Figure 6-4 Output Sample Rate Conversion Screen
49
Figure 6-5 Maximum Output File Size Screen
49
Chapter 7 - Equipment Specifications
50
Zfr100 Specifications
50
Zfr800 Specifications
51
Ifb100 Specifications
52
Chapter 8 - Wiring Diagrams
53
Zfr100 Cables
53
Figure 8-1 Two-Wire Microphone Configuration (with Internal Bias)
53
Figure 8-2 Three-Wire Microphone Configuration (with Internal Bias)
53
Figure 8-3 Balanced Line to Zfrxxx
53
Staxxx and IFB100 Cables
54
Figure 8-4 Standard XLR-3F to TA-5F Line-Level Input Cable
54
Figure 8-5 LEMO-5M to 1/8" Male Timecode Input Cable
54
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55
Chapter 9 - Firmware Information
55
Firmware
55
Advantages to Upgrading the Firmware
55
Upgrading the Firmware in each Unit
55
Significant Change Reminders
56
Using High Capacity SD Cards (2009-03-03) TX Version 5.98
56
New IFB High Quality Mode (2009-01-29) TX Version 5.92T+ IFB Version 5.92
56
RX X80
56
New IFB Audio Codec (2008-05-21) TX & IFB Version 5.50A
56
Know Firmware Problems
56
Recorders
56
Ifb
56
Trx / Zfr / Ifb Firmware History
57
Chapter 10 - Menu Sheets
62
Menu Sheet for Zfr100
62
Menu Sheet for Zfr800
66
Menu Sheet for Ifb100
69
Chapter 11 - Zaxcom Warranty Policy and Limitations
71
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Zaxcom ZFR100 User Manual (71 pages)
Miniature Digital Recorder
Brand:
Zaxcom
| Category:
Recording Equipment
| Size: 1 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Table of Figures
4
Table of Tables
5
Chapter 1 - Topics that Apply to most Units
6
User Manual Conventions
6
System Features
6
What S Included with the Zfr100
7
Options
7
What S Included with the Zfr200
7
What S Included with the Zfr800
7
Menu System
8
Figure 1-1 ZFR100 Front View
8
Media
9
Table 1-1 Approved Vs. Unapproved Media
9
Compatible Lavs
10
RF Resistant Lavs
10
Non-RF Resistant Lavs
10
General
10
Table 1-2 Compatible RF Resistant Lavalier Microphones
10
Table 1-3 Compatible Non-RF Resistant Lavalier Microphones
10
Battery Installation
11
Battery Life
11
External Power
11
Common Settings for Associated Ifb Transmitter and Receivers
11
Ifb Antenna
11
Associated Products User S Manuals
11
Product Support
11
Figure 1-2 External Power Polarity
11
Table 1-4 IFB Settings that Must be Consistent
11
Chapter 2 - Digital Wireless System Recorders
12
Getting to Know Your Zfr100 Bodypack Recorder
12
Device Interface
12
Media Slot
12
Unit Power Switch - Internal/External Power Switch
12
Figure 2-1 ZFR100 Top and Front Views
12
Table 2-1 ZFR100 Power Switch Alternate Functionality
12
ZFR100 Configuration Menus
13
Table 2-2 ZFR100 Standard & Extended Menus
13
Getting to Know Your Zfr200 Bodypack Recorder
14
Device Interface
14
Media Slot
14
Unit Power Switch
14
Figure 2-2 ZFR200 Top, Front and Back Views
14
ZFR200 Configuration Menus
15
Table 2-3 ZFR200 Standard, Extended & Factory Setup Menus
15
Getting to Know Your Zfr800 Handheld Recorder
16
Figure 2-3 ZFR800 Side, MIC Capsule, Body Threaded End, Body Antenna End & Body Side Views
16
Device Interface
17
Media Slot
17
Unit Power Switch
17
Table 2-4 ZFR800 Standard & Extended Menus
17
ZFR800 Configuration Menus
17
Recorder Bootup Sequences
18
Standard Bootup Sequence (Without any Card Inserted)
18
Table 2-5 Standard Bootup Sequence (Without any Card Inserted)
18
Standard Bootup Sequence (with a Formatted Card Inserted)
19
Table 2-6 Standard Bootup Sequence (with a Formatted Card Inserted)
19
Extended Menu Bootup Sequence (Without any Card Inserted)
20
Extended Menu Bootup Sequence (with a Formatted Card Inserted)
20
Table 2-7 Extended Menu Bootup Sequence (Without any Card Inserted)
20
Table 2-8 Extended Menu Bootup Sequence (with a Formatted Card Inserted)
20
Common Recorder Standard Menu
21
Transport Control Page
21
Audio Gain Page
21
Table 2-9 Audio Gain Valid Range and Step Size
21
Highpass Filter Page
22
Limiter Page
22
Timecode Frame-Rate Page
22
Timecode Jam Mode Page
22
Timecode Source Page
23
Earpiece Source Page (Requires IFB Audio Option) (ZFR100 ONLY)
23
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23
Format Recording Card Page
23
To Format a Card
23
Table 2-10 Format Error Codes
23
To Recreate the Wrapper Files (will Not Destroy Existing Audio Takes)
24
Lock Page
24
Unlocking the Unit
24
Common Recorder Extended Menu
24
Entering the Extended Menu
24
Exiting the Extended Menu
24
Highpass Filter Page
25
Limiter Page
25
Notch Filter Enable Page (Requires IFB Audio Option)
25
Notch Filter Frequency Page (Requires IFB Audio Option)
25
Recording Format Page
26
IFB Signal Format Page
26
(Requires IFB Audio Option) (ZFR100 ONLY)
26
IFB Receiver Enable Page
26
IFB Voting Enable Page
26
IFB Frequency Page
27
IFB Dropout Compensator Page (Requires IFB Audio Option)
27
Power-Up Mode Page
27
Unlocking the Unit
27
Format Recording Card Page
28
To Format a Card
28
To Recreate the Wrapper Files (will Not Destroy Existing Audio Takes)
28
Timecode Jam Mode Page
28
Table 2-11 Format Error Codes
28
Timecode Source Page
29
Timecode Output Enable Page
29
Group ID Page
29
Unit ID Page
29
Expander Page
30
Dynamics Page (ADVANCED USERS ONLY!)
30
ADC Select Page
31
Battery Type Page
31
Recording Mode Page
31
Side Tone Gain Page (Requires IFB Audio Option)
32
Allow IFB Remote Control Page
32
IFB Jam Threshold Page
32
Send QRX Program Page
32
Track Name Page
32
Encryption Code Page
33
Chapter 3 - Recording Audio Using the Miniature Digital Recorders
34
Recording Format
34
Recording Mode
34
Media Capacity
34
Table 3-1 Available Recording Time
34
Dual Color Led
35
Recording Operation
35
Formatting the Media Card
35
Current Timecode and Frame-Rate Display
35
Jamming Timecode into the Unit
35
Table 3-2 Recorder LED Indications
35
Continuously Jamming TC Using the IFB100
36
Manually Jamming TC with a Cable
36
Remote Control Recording Mode (with IFB100)
36
Chapter 4 - Zfr100 Adapters
37
Sta100 Stereo Adapter
37
Installation
37
Adjusting the Input Level
37
Figure 4-1 STA100 Front & Back Views
37
Powering the Staxxx
38
Using an External Power Source
38
Using the Staxxx to Power the Unit
38
The Audio/Timecode Output Connection
38
Timecode Input
38
Operation of the Staxxx
38
Host Unit Functions
38
Figure 4-2 STA100 Attached to ZFR100
38
Sta150 Stereo Adapter
39
Ea100 Earpiece Adapter
39
Figure 4-3 STA150 & STA150 Attached to ZFR100
39
Figure 4-4 EA100 Alone & EA100 Attached to ZFR100
39
Tca100 Timecode Adapter
40
Figure 4-5 TCA100 Attached to ZFR100 & TCA100
40
Chapter 5 - New System Capabilities
41
Introduction
41
Improvements
41
Improved Timecode Sync
41
Using Remote Control and Timecode While in HQ Mode
41
Using High Capacity SD Cards
41
New IFB Audio Codec
41
Know Firmware Problems
41
Recorders
41
Ifb
41
Chapter 6 - Equipment Specifications
42
Zfr100 Specifications
42
Zfr200 Specifications
43
Zfr800 Specifications
44
Chapter 7 - Wiring Diagrams
45
Zfr100 and Zfr200 Cables
45
Figure 7-1 Two-Wire Microphone Configuration (Current Transmitters)
45
Figure 7-2 Three-Wire Microphone Configuration (Current Transmitters)
45
Figure 7-3 Balanced Line to ZFR100 and ZFR200
45
Staxxx Cables
46
Figure 7-4 Standard XLR-3F to TA-5F Line-Level Input Cable
46
Figure 7-5 LEMO-5M to 1/8" Male Timecode Input Cable
46
Chapter 8 - Firmware Information
47
Firmware
47
Advantages to Upgrading the Firmware
47
Upgrading the Firmware in each ZFR Series Unit
47
Trx / Zfr / Ifb Firmware History
48
Chapter 9 - Menu Sheets
60
Menu Sheet for Zfr100
60
Menu Sheet for Zfr200
64
Menu Sheet for Zfr800
68
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71
Limitation of Remedies
71
Limitation of Damages
71
No Consequential or Other Damages
71
Your Use of the Product
71
Additional Limitations on Warranty
71
Chapter 10 - Zaxcom Warranty Policy and Limitations
71
Zaxcom ZFR100 Owner's Manual (28 pages)
Fault Tolerant. Recording System
Brand:
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| Category:
Recording Equipment
| Size: 0 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
What's in the Box
5
Options
5
Microphone Wiring Options
5
Microphones
5
Adaptors
5
Optional Accessories
5
Cables
6
Two Wire Microphones
6
Introduction
7
Batteries
7
Features
7
Firmware
7
Getting to Know Your ZFR100 Recorder
8
Mini SD Media Requirements
8
Recording Times
9
Audio Quality
11
Audio Modes
11
Loop Mode
11
Conventional Mode
11
Menus
12
Main Menu
12
Gain Menu
12
Time Code Menu
12
Lock Menu
12
Locking the ZFR100
12
Unlocking the ZFR100
12
HIGH-PASS FILTER Menu
13
Limiter Menu
13
Transport Buttons
13
Record Button
13
Play Button
13
Stop Button
13
ZFR100 Recording Operation
14
Card Formatting
14
Jamming ZFR100 Time Code
14
Setting the ZFR100 Name
15
Transport Control Menu
15
Dual Color LED
15
LED Status Indicators
15
About Zaxconvert
17
Using Zaxconvert
17
Output File Type
18
Time Code
18
Sample Rate Conversion
18
Maximum File Size
19
Output File Name
19
Track Enable
19
ZFR100 Specifcations
21
ZFR100 Cable Diagrams
23
STA100 Stereo Adaptor
25
Installation
25
Setting Levels
25
Power Connector
26
Audio Output Connector
26
Time Code Input Connector
26
Operation
26
Zaxcom Warranty Policy and Limitations
27
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