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  • Page 1 Operation Manual © 2015 ZOOM CORPORATION Copying or reprinting this manual in part or in whole without permission is prohibited.

  • Page 2: Usage And Safety Precautions

    Always use caution. personal use is prohibited by law. Never use any AC adapter other than a Battery handling Zoom Corporation will not assume any respon- ZOOM AD-19. Cleaning sibility related to infringements of copyrights. Install batteries with the correct +/− orien-...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Multi Track Field Recorder Contents Usage and Safety Precautions ......02 Input settings (Auto Rec Delay Time) .......... 95 Contents ..............03 Setting how timecode is initialized at startup Input and output signal flow........ 55 Introduction ............04 (Start Timecode) ............ 96 Adjusting the input signal monitoring balance..

  • Page 4: Introduction

    • ZOOM mic capsules can be connected per 24 hours. A ZOOM mic capsule can be used instead of inputs 1/2. • Outputs include a powerful 100mW+100mW headphone jack as well as MAIN OUT 1/2 and SUB OUT 1/2 jacks...

  • Page 5: Names Of Parts

    Multi Track Field Recorder Names of parts Front Select Slate Status Track Input volume Display encoder switch indicator knob LED level meter LED level meter PFL key Green Orange Red Slate mic −48 −30 −18 −12 −6 (dBFS) MENU Headphone Search Stop Search...

  • Page 6: Right Side

    Names of parts (continued) Left side Right side EXT DC IN SD card Lock release SUB OUT 1/2 Headphone MAIN OUT 1/2 connector port slots button jack jack jacks Inputs 1–4 Inputs 5–8 EXT DC IN Inputs 1–8 MAIN OUT 4: + 1: −...

  • Page 7: Connecting Mics/Other Devices To Inputs 1-8

    Multi Track Field Recorder Connecting mics/other devices to Inputs 1–8 can record a total of 10 tracks simultaneously: 8 individual tracks through Inputs 1–8 and a stereo mix of these inputs with left and right tracks. You can connect mics and the outputs of audiovisual equipment, for example, to Inputs 1–8 and record them to tracks 1–8. In addition, Inputs 1 and 2 also support input from a mic capsule connected to the MIC IN connector.
  • Page 8 Connecting mics/other devices to Inputs 1–8 (continued) Connecting mic capsules extension cable, connect it to the main unit, inserting A mic capsule can be connected to the MIC IN connector on it completely. the back of the NOTE • The mic capsule input is assigned to tracks 1/2. •...
  • Page 9 Multi Track Field Recorder Connection examples Recording as needed is possible in situations like these. While filming • Input 1: gun mic for main subject sound (XLR connection) Concert recording • Inputs 2–5: pin mics for performers (TRS connections) • Inputs 1–4: mics for stage performance (XLR connections) •...

  • Page 10: Lcd Display

    LCD display Home Screen Power type and remaining power DC: AC adapter Status icon Recording/playback timecode Full Mixer EXT: external DC power supply Frame rate Stopped Paused AA: batteries INT: internal timecode enabled EXT: external input timecode enabled Recording Playing Counter Empty (playback/elapsed recording time)
  • Page 11 Multi Track Field Recorder Level meters Recording/playback Status icon Counter Frame rate timecode Power type and remaining power Clip indicators Limiter indicators Tracks 1–8 L/R tracks Level meters MAIN OUT 1/2, SUB OUT 1/2 tracks Recording/playback take name Playback Recording/playback When recording: remaining recordable time card file format and...
  • Page 12 LCD display (continued) Character input screen Number of characters input/ Text box Maximum number of characters Keyboard Press MEN U : Instructions Press Press Editing operations Move cursor in box: Select character: Turn Confirm character: Press Automatic input keys Complete editing: Move cursor to “Enter”...

  • Page 13: Supplying Power

    Multi Track Field Recorder Supplying power Using AA batteries Install the batteries. Turn the power off and then loosen the screw in the battery cover to open it. Remove the battery case from the battery slot. Replace the battery case cover. Load the battery case.
  • Page 14 Supplying power (continued) Using an AC adapter Using an external DC power supply Connect the dedicated AC adapter to the DC IN Connect the external DC power supply equipment to connector. the DC IN connector. Connect a 9–16V direct-current power supply. Plug the dedicated AC adapter into an outlet.

  • Page 15: Loading An Sd Card

    Multi Track Field Recorder Loading an SD card Turn the power off and then open the SD card slot cover. Insert the SD card into the SD CARD 1 or 2 slot. To eject an SD card: Push the card further into the slot and then pull it out. NOTE •...

  • Page 16: Turning The Power On And Off

    Press and hold briefly. NOTE LED will light. Keep pressing it until the ZOOM logo appears on the LCD. NOTE • The first time you turn the power on after purchase, you must set the date/time ( P . 17). You can also change this setting later.

  • Page 17: Setting The Date And Time (Date/Time (Rtc))

    Multi Track Field Recorder Setting the date and time (Date/Time (RTC)) The date and time set on the are used when recording files, for example. You can also set the date format (order of year, month and day). Setting the date and time Press to select “Date/ Time”...
  • Page 18 Setting the date and time (Date/Time (RTC)) (continued) Setting the date format to select “Enter” , to select “Data and press Format” , and press This completes setting the date and time. to select the format, and press Setting value Explanation mm/dd/yy Month, day, year order...

  • Page 19: Disabling The Automatic Power Saving Function (Auto Power Off)

    Multi Track Field Recorder Disabling the Automatic Power Saving function (Auto Power Off) The power will automatically turn off if the is unused for 10 hours. If you want the power to stay on always, disable the Automatic Power Saving function. Press to select “Off”...

  • Page 20: Setting The Power Supply Used (Power Source)

    Setting the power supply used (Power Source) Set the external DC power supply shutdown voltage, nominal voltage and type of batteries so that the remaining power supply charge can be shown accurately. On this menu page, you can also check the voltage of each power supply and the remaining battery capacity. Setting DC power supply (Ext DC) shutdown voltage When an external DC power supply is being used, if the voltage Press...
  • Page 21 Multi Track Field Recorder Setting DC power supply (Ext DC) nominal voltage Setting the AA battery type (Int AA) to select “Nominal to select “Battery Voltage” , and press Type“ , and press to select the to select the type, voltage, and press and press HINT...

  • Page 22: Recording Process

    Recording process Recording with the follows the process shown below. The data created for each recording occurrence is called a "take". Play back Check take Turn power Prepare before Record Connect and check information on ( P.16) recording P.26) P.40) P.50) •...

  • Page 23: Enabling Recording On Sd Cards And Setting File Formats

    Multi Track Field Recorder Enabling recording on SD cards and setting file formats The recording file format can be set independently for SD CARD slots 1 and 2. HINT • Recording the same content to two cards is possible by using the to select the file same settings for both card slots.

  • Page 24: Selecting Inputs And Adjusting Levels

    Selecting inputs and adjusting levels You can select which among Inputs 1–8 to use. Inputs will be recorded on tracks with the same numbers. For example, Input 1 will be recorded on track 1 and Input 2 will be recorded on track 2. Selecting inputs Linking inputs as a stereo pair Make the track indicator light by pressing the track...

  • Page 25: Adjusting Input Levels

    Multi Track Field Recorder Adjusting input levels HINT • Inputs connected with XLR plugs can be set from +10 to +75 dB, and inputs connected with TRS plugs can be set Turn for the selected track to adjust its input from –10 to +55 dB.

  • Page 26: Recording

    Recording Press to pause. NOTE • When pausing, pausing will occur at a whole second increment. • When recording is paused, a mark is added at that point. Press to resume recording. • A maximum of 99 marks can be added to a take. HINT Press •...

  • Page 27: Setting The Sampling Rate (Sample Rate)

    Multi Track Field Recorder Setting the sampling rate (Sample Rate) You can set the sampling rate used to record files. Setting value Explanation 44.1kHz, 48kHz, Press These are standard sampling rates. 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 192kHz Select this when recording video at 23.976 frames 47.952kHz per second if you want to edit at 24 frames per second later.

  • Page 28: Setting Wav File Bit Depth (Wav Bit Depth)

    Setting WAV file bit depth (WAV Bit Depth) You can set the bit depth of WAV files. Press to select the bit depth, and press to select “REC” , and press HINT This can be set to 16-bit or 24-bit. to select “WAV Bit Depth”...

  • Page 29: Setting Mp3 File Bit Rate (Mp3 Bit Rate)

    Multi Track Field Recorder Setting MP3 file bit rate (MP3 Bit Rate) You can set the bit rate of recorded MP3 files. Press to select the bit rate, and press to select “REC” , and press HINT This can be set to 128 kbps, 192 kbps or 320 kbps. to select “MP3 Bit Rate”...

  • Page 30: Simultaneously Recording Tracks At Different Levels (Dual Channel Rec)

    Simultaneously recording tracks at different levels (Dual Channel Rec) Along with the regular recording, the can record a second recording adjusted to a different input level (dual channel recording). For example, by using dual channel recording to record at an input level 12 dB below the regular recording, you can prepare a replacement if the regular recording distorts because the track level is too high.
  • Page 31 Multi Track Field Recorder Turn for the dual channel recording track to adjust the input level. For example, when dual recording is labeled for track 1, ad- just for track 5. HINT Dual channel recording increases the amount of space used on SD cards.

  • Page 32: Capturing Audio Before Recording Starts (Pre Rec)

    Capturing audio before recording starts (Pre Rec) The input signal can be captured for up to 6 seconds before is pushed (pre-recording). This is useful if, for example, is pressed too late. File format Sampling rate Maximum pre-recording time 44.1kHz 6 seconds Press 47.952kHz...

  • Page 33: Maximum File Size (File Max Size)

    Multi Track Field Recorder Maximum file size (File Max Size) The maximum size of recording files can be set. If a recording file exceeds the maximum file size, recording will continue in a new take with a number that is one higher. No gap will occur in the sound between the two takes when this happens. HINT Setting the maximum size to 640MB or 512MB is convenient Press...

  • Page 34: Folder And File Structure

    Folder and file structure HINT When recording with the , folders and files are created • Take: This is a unit of data created for a single recording. on SD cards as shown below. • Scene: This is a unit containing multiple files and takes that com- As a rule, folders and files are used to manage scenes and prise a single scene.
  • Page 35 Multi Track Field Recorder Take names Audio file name File names are given by the according to the file for- Structure Explanation mat—polyphonic, mono or stereo. Track numbers and other Scene001-T001 Scene name: Select none, the folder data are added to file names. name, the date or a name input by Take number the user (...

  • Page 36: Changing Recording Take Settings (Next Take)

    Changing recording take settings (Next Take) You can change the recording take scene name, for example. Changing the note for the next take recorded Press You can input characters as metadata note in the file. to select “Note” , and to select “REC”...

  • Page 37: Selecting Notes From The History List

    Multi Track Field Recorder Selecting notes from the history list Setting how scenes are named (mode) to select “Note” , and to select “Scene press Name Mode” , and press to select “History” , to select the mode, and press and press to select the item to use, and press...

  • Page 38: Changing Scene Names

    Changing recording take settings (Next Take) (continued) Changing scene names Setting value Explanation The scene name and number are not used. If Scene Name Mode is set to User Name, set the scene name When recording files are created, they are named used like this.

  • Page 39: Selecting A Scene Name From The History List

    Multi Track Field Recorder Selecting a scene name from the history list Setting the take number reset condition to select “User to select “Take Scene Name” , and press Reset Mode” , and press to select “History” , to select the reset and press mode, and press Setting value...

  • Page 40: Playing Recordings

    Playing recordings HINT • The longer you press and hold , the faster the speed of searching backward/forward. • During playback, press track keys to switch between play- ing back (lit green) and muted (unlit). • An "Invalid Take!" message will appear if the selected take is not valid.

  • Page 41: Mixing Takes

    Multi Track Field Recorder Mixing takes You can change the volume and panning of each track during playback. Parameter Setting range Explanation Open the mixer on the Home Adjusts the level of the input Fader Mute, −48.0 – +12.0 dB signal.

  • Page 42: Changing The Playback Mode (Play Mode)

    Changing the playback mode (Play Mode) You can change the playback mode. Setting value Explanation Play One Press Only the selected take will be played. (single playback) Play All Takes will be played back continuously (all playback) from the selected one until the last take. to select “PLAY”...

  • Page 43: Take And Folder Operations (Finder)

    Multi Track Field Recorder Take and folder operations (FINDER) The FINDER allows you to view the contents of SD cards, takes and folders and create project/scene folders. It also allows you to, for example, set and delete recording/playback folders and view their information. SD card selected Open space Press...
  • Page 44 Take and folder operations (FINDER) (continued) Creating folders NOTE • When the cursor is on a take, you can press to play Folders can be created inside the currently selected SD card/ folder. the selected take. You can also use •...

  • Page 45: Selecting The Take Recording/Playback Folder

    Multi Track Field Recorder Selecting the take recording/playback folder Checking take marks and using them for playback Use this procedure to select the folder that contains the take You can view a list of the marks in a recorded take. to be played or the folder to use for recording takes and return to the Home Screen.

  • Page 46: Changing Folder And Take Names

    Take and folder operations (FINDER) (continued) Changing folder and take names Press , use select “Rename” , and press Edit the folder/take name. See "Character input screen" ( P .12) for how to input characters. NOTE • The edited name of the folder/take is written to the <PROJECT>...

  • Page 47: Copying Takes To Other Cards And Folders

    Multi Track Field Recorder Copying takes to other cards and folders to select the Press , use copy destination, and select “Copy” , and press press NOTE • See "Take and folder operations" for how to select a folder. to select the take to P .43) copy, and press to select “Yes”...

  • Page 48: Deleting Folders And Takes

    Take and folder operations (FINDER) (continued) Deleting folders and takes to select “Yes” , and Press , use press select “Delete” , and press NOTE • Deleted folders and takes are not immediately erased from the SD card. They are moved to the TRASH folder. to select the •...

  • Page 49: Emptying The Trash Folder

    Multi Track Field Recorder Emptying the TRASH folder Press , and open the “TRASH” . Then, use select “Empty” , and press to select “Yes” , and press NOTE Emptying the TRASH folder will completely erase the data in it.

  • Page 50: Overview Of Take Metadata Stored In Files

    Overview of take metadata stored in files WAV file metadata writes a variety of information (metadata) to files during recording. The metadata saved in files recorded by the in WAV When these files are read by an application that supports format is collected in BEXT (Broadcast Audio Extension) and metadata, you should be able to check and use the saved iXML chunks.

  • Page 51: Checking And Editing Take Metadata

    Multi Track Field Recorder Checking and editing take metadata Continue to one of the following procedures. Checking and editing notes ..........P .52 Press Selecting notes from the history list ........P .52 Circling takes ..............P .53 Editing folder (tape) names ..........P .53 to select “FINDER”...

  • Page 52: Checking And Editing Notes

    Checking and editing take metadata (continued) Checking and editing notes Selecting notes from the history list to select “Note” , and to select “Note” , and press press to select “Edit” , and to select “History” , press and press Edit the note.

  • Page 53: Circling Takes

    Multi Track Field Recorder Circling takes Editing folder (tape) names Use this function to add an @ mark to the beginning of the name of the best take to make it stand out. This is called a to select “Folder "circled take".

  • Page 54: Editing Project Names

    Checking and editing take metadata (continued) Editing project names to select “Project Name” , and press Edit the project name. See "Character input screen" ( P .12) for how to input characters. NOTE • The project name is written to the <PROJECT> metadata. •...

  • Page 55: Input And Output Signal Flow

    Multi Track Field Recorder Input and output signal flow Recording Track 1 Input 1 Track 2 Input 2 Track 7 Input 7 Track 8 Input 8 Track L Track R Output MAIN OUT Postfader 1/2 jacks SUB OUT 1/2 jack Prefader HEADPHONE jack...

  • Page 56: Adjusting The Input Signal Monitoring Balance

    Adjusting the input signal monitoring balance You can adjust the volume and panning of each input signal when monitoring. HINT Open the mixer on the Home • You can turn to move the cursor, and also adjust the settings Screen. ( P .11) of the MAIN OUT 1/2, SUB OUT 1/2 signals.

  • Page 57: Monitoring The Input Signals Of Specific Tracks (Pfl/Solo)

    Multi Track Field Recorder Monitoring the input signals of specific tracks (PFL/SOLO) You can monitor the input signals of specific tracks. You can also make various settings for selected tracks. Parameter Explanation Input Delay This sets the input delay. Press on the tracks that you want to monitor.

  • Page 58: Setting The Monitoring Volume On The Pfl Screen (Pfl Mode)

    Setting the monitoring volume on the PFL screen (PFL Mode) On the PFL screen, you can set the monitoring sound to be either prefader listening (PFL) or postfader solo (SOLO). Press to select the track, and press to select “INPUT” , and press HINT Select “ALL“...

  • Page 59: Cutting Low-Frequency Noise (Hpf)

    Multi Track Field Recorder Cutting low-frequency noise (HPF) The high pass filter can cut low frequencies to reduce the sound of wind, vocal pops and other noise. Press to select the track, and press to select “INPUT” , and press HINT Select “ALL“...

  • Page 60: Input Limiter

    Input limiter The limiter can prevent distortion by controlling input signals that have excessively high levels. Press Attack Release Original time time signal Level to select “INPUT” , and press Threshold Limited signal Time to select “Input When the limiter is ON, if the input signal level exceeds the set threshold value, the signal level will be suppressed to pre- Limiter”...

  • Page 61: Using The Limiter

    Multi Track Field Recorder Setting the type Continue to one of the following procedures. Using the limiter ..............P .61 Setting the type ..............P .61 to select “Type” , and Setting the threshold ............P .62 Setting the attack time............P .62 press Setting the release time ............P .63 Using the limiter to select “On/Off”...
  • Page 62 Input limiter (continued) Setting the threshold Setting the attack time This sets the base level from which the limiter operates. This sets the amount of time until compression starts after the input signal exceeds the threshold. to select to select “Attack “Threshold”...
  • Page 63 Multi Track Field Recorder Setting the release time NOTE • Limiter operation is linked for tracks that have stereo link This sets the amount of time until compression stops after or MS stereo link enabled. If the signal for either linked the input signal goes below the threshold.

  • Page 64: Inverting The Input Phase (Phase Invert)

    Inverting the input phase (Phase Invert) The phase of the input signal can be inverted. This is useful when sounds cancel each other out due to mic settings. Press to select the track, and press to select “INPUT” , and press HINT Select “ALL“...

  • Page 65: Changing The Phantom Power Settings (Phantom)

    Multi Track Field Recorder Changing the phantom power settings (Phantom) can provide phantom power. The voltage can be set to +24V or +48V and it can be turned on/off for each input separately. HINT Press Phantom power is a function that supplies power to devices that require an external power supply, including some condenser mics.
  • Page 66 Changing the phantom power settings (Phantom) (continued) Using phantom power Setting the voltage to select “On/Off” , to select “Voltage and press (For All Inputs)” , and press to select the track, to select the and press voltage, and press HINT HINT Select “ALL“...

  • Page 67: Changing The Plugin Power Setting (Plugin Power)

    Multi Track Field Recorder Changing the plugin power setting (Plugin Power) Make this setting when a mic that is compatible with plug-in power is connected to the mic capsule MIC/LINE input jack. Press to select “INPUT” , and press to select “Plugin Power”...

  • Page 68: Delaying Input Signals (Input Delay)

    Delaying input signals (Input Delay) If there are differences in the timing of input sounds, use this function to correct them when recording. Press to select the track, and press to select “INPUT” , and press HINT Select “ALL“ to set all the tracks at the same time. to adjust the delay to select “Input time, and press...

  • Page 69: Converting Mid-Side Input To Ordinary Stereo (Stereo Link Mode)

    Multi Track Field Recorder Converting mid-side input to ordinary stereo (Stereo Link Mode) Signals from a mid-side stereo mic input through stereo-linked tracks can be converted to an ordinary stereo signal. See "Linking inputs as a stereo pair" ( P .24) for how to use stereo linking. Mid-side stereo format overview This technique creates a stereo Mid mic...
  • Page 70 Converting mid-side input to ordinary stereo (Stereo Link Mode) (continued) HINT Select “ALL“ to set all the tracks at the same time. to select ”MS Stereo Link” , and press Setting value Explanation Stereo Link When stereo-linked, inputs are handled normally. When stereo-linked, signals from a mid-side mic MS Stereo Link are converted to ordinary stereo.

  • Page 71: Adjusting The Side Level Of A Mid-Side Mic Capsule (Side Mic Level)

    • When set to RAW, recording will occur without stereo encoding. The stereo width of audio in RAW format can be adjusted after to select “Side Mic recording by using ZOOM MS Decoder or other plug-in software. Level” , and press HINT When dual channel recording is on, the side mic level can also be set for tracks 5/6, which correspond to tracks 1/2.

  • Page 72: Setting Signals Sent To Headphones

    Setting signals sent to headphones (Headphone Routing) You can set the type of signal sent to the headphone output to either prefader or postfader for each track. Setting the routing Press to select “Headphone to select “OUTPUT” , Routing” , and press and press to select the tracks/outputs for headphone to select...
  • Page 73 Multi Track Field Recorder Using mono headphone output HINT Press to cycle through the options: Prefader Post- to select “MONO Mix” , fader Off. and press NOTE • You cannot set L/R , MAIN OUT 1/2 or SUB OUT 1/2 to prefader.
  • Page 74 Setting signals sent to headphones (Headphone Routing) (continued) Monitoring mid-side stereo signals Signals from a mid-side stereo mic can be converted to an ordinary stereo signal for monitoring. to select “MS” , and press Press NOTE • This is disabled for stereo-linked tracks that have Stereo Link Mode set to MS Stereo Link.

  • Page 75: Outputting Alerts Through Headphones (Alert Tone Level)

    Multi Track Field Recorder Outputting alerts through headphones (Alert Tone Level) The volume can be adjusted for alerts output from headphones when, for example, recording starts and stops. Press to adjust the volume, and press to select “OUTPUT” , and press HINT •...

  • Page 76: Disabling Outputs (Output On/Off)

    Disabling outputs (Output On/Off) By disabling outputs that you are not using, you can reduce power consumption and increase the length of operation time when using batteries. to select the Press output, and press to select “OUTPUT” , HINT Select All to set all outputs at the same time. and press to select Off, and press...

  • Page 77: Setting The Standard Output Level (Output Level)

    Multi Track Field Recorder Setting the standard output level (Output Level) The standard output level can be changed. Press to set the output type, and press to select “OUTPUT” , and press HINT Select “ALL“ to set all the outputs at the same time. to set the standard to select “Output output level, and press...

  • Page 78: Setting The Output Level

    Setting the output level The MAIN OUT 1/2 and SUB OUT 1/2 levels can be changed. Open the mixer on the Home to select a fader, Screen. ( P .11) and press to open the MAIN to adjust the OUT 1/2 and SUB OUT 1/2 output level, and press settings screen.

  • Page 79: Applying Delays To Outputs (Output Delay)

    Multi Track Field Recorder Applying delays to outputs (Output Delay) By delaying outputs, you can correct timing differences for audio input to other devices. Press to select the output, and press to select “OUTPUT” , and press HINT Select “ALL“ to set all the outputs at the same time. to adjust the delay to select “Output in frames, and press...

  • Page 80: Output Limiter

    Output Limiter Using a limiter on the output can protect devices connected to the output jacks. HINT HINT Select ALL to set all the outputs at the same time. For details about the limiter effect, see "Input limiter". ( P .60) Continue to one of the following procedures.

  • Page 81: Setting The Type

    Multi Track Field Recorder Setting the type Setting the threshold This sets the base level from which the limiter operates. to select “Type” , and to select press “Threshold” , and press to select the type, to adjust the and press setting, and press Setting value Explanation...

  • Page 82: Setting The Attack Time

    Output Limiter (continued) Setting the attack time Setting the release time This sets the amount of time until compression starts after This sets the amount of time until compression stops after the output signal exceeds the threshold. the output signal goes below the threshold. to select “Attack to select “Release Time”...

  • Page 83: Setting Links

    Multi Track Field Recorder Setting links The limiter can be linked or applied separately to MAIN OUT 1 and MAIN OUT 2, as well as to SUB OUT 1 and SUB OUT 2. to select “Link” , and press to select “Off” , and press Setting value Explanation...

  • Page 84: Selecting Signals Sent To The Main Outputs (Main Out Routing)

    Selecting signals sent to the main outputs (MAIN OUT Routing) You can send either prefader or postfader signals for each track to the main outputs. Tracks routed to MAIN OUT 1 Press Tracks routed to MAIN OUT 2 Clear all settings to select “OUTPUT”...

  • Page 85: Selecting Signals Sent To The Sub Outputs (Sub Out Routing)

    Multi Track Field Recorder Selecting signals sent to the sub outputs (SUB OUT Routing) You send either prefader or postfader signals for each track to the sub outputs. Tracks routed to SUB OUT 1 Press Tracks routed to SUB OUT 2 Clear all settings to select “OUTPUT”...

  • Page 86: Timecode

    Timecode overview can input and output SMPTE timecode. Timecode is time information written to data when recording video and audio. It is used for video editing, control of other devices, and synchronization of audio and video, for example. Using timecode for editing If video and audio data both have recorded timecode, align- ing them to a timeline and synchronizing them together is Timecode...
  • Page 87 Multi Track Field Recorder Connection examples Inputting timecode Connections like the following are possible depending on the Timecode is transmitted from a timecode generator. application. Both the and the video camera receive timecode and Synchronizing with a video camera record it with their audio and video data. The input timecode can also be used to synchronize the audio records with a mic input and transmits timecode.

  • Page 88: Setting Timecode

    Setting timecode Continue to one of the following procedures. Setting the mode ...............P .89 Press Stopping timecode output when recording is stopped .P .90 Synchronizing audio clock with external timecode ..P .90 Automatically enabling internal timecode when no to select “TIMECODE” , external timecode is input ..........P .91 Setting the user bits for internal timecode ......P .91 and press...

  • Page 89: Setting The Mode

    Multi Track Field Recorder Setting the mode Setting value Explanation No timecode will be written to the recording file. Make the following settings. Timecode will not be output from the TIMECODE OUT jack. • Whether the generates timecode or receives Internal timecode will be generated regardless of the external timecode recording mode.

  • Page 90: Stopping Timecode Output When Recording Is Stopped .P

    Setting timecode (continued) Stopping timecode output when recording is stopped Synchronizing audio clock with external timecode You can set whether or not timecode is output from the TIMECODE OUT jack when recording is stopped. to select “Mode” , and to select “Mode” , press and press to select “Ext Audio...

  • Page 91: Automatically Enabling Internal Timecode When No External Timecode Is Input

    Multi Track Field Recorder Automatically enabling internal timecode when no NOTE external timecode is input • This cannot be set when Mode is set to Off, Int Free Run, Int Record Run or Int RTC Run. You can enable the automatic generation of internal timecode to preserve continuity when there is no external timecode.
  • Page 92 Setting timecode Setting timecode (continued) (continued) to select the mode, to select “Edit” , and and press press Setting value Explanation uu uu uu uu You can set these values as you like on the Edit screen. Edit the value. The month, day and year are entered automatically in that mm dd yy uu order using the RTC setting.

  • Page 93: Setting The Frame Rate For Internal Timecode

    Multi Track Field Recorder Setting the frame rate for internal timecode Setting value Explanation This is the most common frame rate used with HD cameras 23.976ND and other high-definition video recording. The count is 0.1% to select “FPS” , and slower than the actual time.

  • Page 94: Jamming Internal Timecode

    Setting timecode Setting timecode (continued) (continued) Jamming internal timecode Restarting internal timecode with a specified value Timecode input through the TIMECODE IN jack is used to set internal timecode. to select “Restart” , to select “Jam” , and and press press Set the restart value.

  • Page 95: (Auto Rec Delay Time)

    Multi Track Field Recorder Setting automatic timecode recording delay (Auto Rec Delay Time) If set to record automatically when external timecode is received, unnecessary recording could occur when timecode is received for a brief amount time. In order to prevent this, you can set the amount of time until recording starts after timecode is received. Press to adjust the time, and press...

  • Page 96: Setting How Timecode Is Initialized At Startup (Start Timecode)

    Setting how timecode is initialized at startup (Start Timecode) Since internal timecode stops when the is turned off, the timecode is automatically initialized (jammed) during startup. You can set the value that is used for jamming at that time. Setting value Explanation Press When the...

  • Page 97: Slate Mic And Slate Tone Overview

    Multi Track Field Recorder Slate mic and slate tone overview HINT When recording audio with the , you can add audio A "slate" is a clapperboard used when recording video. comments to, for example, explain the scene being filmed and cuts. You can also record slate tone signals that can be NOTE used to synchronize with video.

  • Page 98: Recording With The Slate Mic (Slate Mic)

    Recording with the slate mic (Slate Mic) You can use the built-in slate mic to record comments and use it to keep notes about recorded takes. Setting the volume Press to select “Level” , to select “SLATE” , and press and press to adjust the level, to select “Slate...
  • Page 99 Multi Track Field Recorder Recording to select the tracks/outputs for slate mic signal routing and press Press to start recording. Push toward the mic and release. To disable the slate mic, push toward the mic Clear all settings Set all to postfader again and release.
  • Page 100 Recording with the slate mic (Slate Mic) Disabling the slate mic You can set it so that the slate mic will not be enabled if is accidentally pushed to the MIC side. to select “On/Off” , and press to select “Off (Lock)”...

  • Page 101: Recording A Slate Tone (Slate Tone)

    Multi Track Field Recorder Recording a slate tone (Slate Tone) By adding a slate tone when the recording starts, aligning it to a video file during editing will be easier. You can also use this to coordinate levels with connected equipment. Setting the volume Press to select “Level”...
  • Page 102 Recording a slate tone (Slate Tone) (continued) Setting the frequency Setting the routing Set the destination for the slate tone signal. to select to select “Routing” , “Frequency” , and press and press to adjust the to select the tracks/outputs for slate tone frequency, and press signal routing and press HINT...
  • Page 103 Multi Track Field Recorder Recording NOTE Routing to tracks 1–8 is not possible when operating as an audio interface (Stereo Mix). Press to start recording. Press Push toward the tone side and release. NOTE • When the slate tone is in use, other signals input to the tracks that it is routed to are muted.
  • Page 104 Recording a slate tone (Slate Tone) (continued) Disabling the slate tone You can set it so that it will not be enabled if is acciden- tally pushed to the TONE side. to select “On/Off” , and press to select “Off (Lock)”...

  • Page 105: Exchanging Data With A Computer

    Multi Track Field Recorder Exchanging data with a computer (SD Card Reader) By connecting with a computer, you can check and copy data on the cards. Connecting with a computer NOTE • The supported operating systems are as follows. Windows: Windows Vista or later Press Mac OS: Mac OS X (10.6 or later) •...

  • Page 106: Using As An Audio Interface (Audio Interface)

    Multi Track used with iPad). (PC/Mac) press A driver is necessary for use with Windows. Download the driver from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.co.jp/). Use a USB cable to connect the and the computer or iPad. to select “Audio Interface” , and press...
  • Page 107 Multi Track Field Recorder Disconnecting Press to select “Exit” , and press to select “Yes” , and press Disconnect the cable from the computer or iPad and...

  • Page 108: Audio Interface Block Diagrams

    Audio interface block diagrams Stereo Mix Input 1 (Input) Input 2 Input 7 Input 8 Output Postfader MAIN OUT 1/2 jacks Prefader SUB OUT 1/2 jack (Output) Channel 1 Channel 2 HEADPHONE jack...
  • Page 109 Multi Track Field Recorder Multi Track Input 1 (Input) Input 2 Input 7 Input 8 Output Postfader MAIN OUT 1/2 jacks Prefader SUB OUT 1/2 jack (Output) Channel 1 Channel 4 HEADPHONE jack...

  • Page 110: Audio Interface Settings

    Audio interface settings The following settings can be made when using the as an audio interface. See the relevant pages for details about operation. Setting loop back (Stereo Mix only) Mixing inputs This function allows the playback sound from the computer You can adjust the mix balance of the inputs.
  • Page 111 Multi Track Field Recorder Parameter Setting range Explanation Fader Mute, −48.0 – +12.0 dB Adjusts the level of the input signal. Panning L100 – Center – R100 Adjusts the stereo balance. HINT • You can turn to move the cursor, and also adjust the settings of the MAIN OUT 1/2, SUB OUT 1/2 tracks.

  • Page 112: Setting How Timecode Is Shown

    Setting how timecode is shown (Home Timecode Display Size) You can change the size of the timecode shown on the Home Screen. Press to select the size, and press to select “SYSTEM” , and press Setting value Explanation The timecode is small and the time counter is large. Small The timecode is large and the time counter is small.

  • Page 113: Setting Level Meter Appearance (Level Meter)

    Multi Track Field Recorder Setting level meter appearance (Level Meter) You can set how the level meters appear on the display. Setting the type Press You can set whether the level meters use VU or Peak style. to select “Type” , and to select “SYSTEM”...
  • Page 114 Setting level meter appearance (Level Meter) (continued) Setting the peak hold time Setting value Explanation Peak Only to select “Peak Hold The actual peak level of the signal (dBFS) is shown. Time” , and press VU + Peak Both VU and peak level are shown simultaneously. In this mode, the bars function as a VU meter except for the right- most bar, which shows the peak level.
  • Page 115 Multi Track Field Recorder Setting the level meter resolution Setting which track level meters are shown on the Home Screen You can change which tracks are shown on the Home Screen. to select “Resolution” , and press to select “Level Meter View”...

  • Page 116: Setting The Led Brightness (Led Brightness)

    Setting the LED brightness (LED Brightness) You can adjust the brightness of the LEDs on the front of the Press to adjust the brightness, and press to select “SYSTEM” , and press HINT This can be set from 5 to 100. to select “LED Brightness”...

  • Page 117: Making Display Settings (Lcd)

    Multi Track Field Recorder Making display settings (LCD) You can make settings related to the display. Setting the display brightness Press to select to select “SYSTEM” , “Brightness” , and press and press to adjust the to select “LCD” , and brightness, and press press HINT...
  • Page 118 Making display settings (LCD) Changing the display backlight setting Making the display easier to read under bright light You can set the display backlight to dim after 30 seconds The display can be set to be easier to read in bright environ- without use.

  • Page 119: Adding Marks When Pausing (Play Key Option)

    Multi Track Field Recorder Adding marks when pausing (PLAY Key Option) You can set how marks are added when is pressed while recording or playing back a WAV format file. Setting how marks are added when recording Press to select to select “SYSTEM”...
  • Page 120 Adding marks when pausing (PLAY Key Option) (continued) Setting how marks are added when playing to select “Playing” , and press to select how marks are added, and press Setting value Explanation Pause Only Pressing will pause without adding a mark. Pause &...

  • Page 121: Checking Sd Card Information (Information)

    Multi Track Field Recorder Checking SD card information (Information) You can check the size and open space of SD cards. Press to select “Information” , and press to select “SD CARD” , and press Volume level Open space Size Remaining recordable time...

  • Page 122: Testing Sd Card Performance (Performance Test)

    Testing SD card performance (Performance Test) You can test whether an SD card can be used with the . The Quick Test is basic, and the Full Test checks the entire SD card. Continue to one of the following procedures. Press Conducting a quick test .............P .122 Conducting a full test ............P .123...
  • Page 123 Multi Track Field Recorder Conducting a full test The test completes. The result of the evaluation will to select “Full be shown. Test” , and press The amount of time required for the full test will be shown. Press to stop the test. NOTE to select “Yes”...
  • Page 124 Testing SD card performance (Performance Test) Press to stop the test. NOTE • You can press to pause and resume the test. • Even if a performance test result is "OK", there is no guar- antee that writing errors will not occur. This information is just to provide guidance.

  • Page 125: Formatting Sd Cards (Format)

    Multi Track Field Recorder Formatting SD cards (Format) SD cards must be formatted for use with the Press to select “Yes” , and press to select “SD CARD” , and press NOTE • Before using SD cards that have just been purchased or that have been formatted by a computer, they must be for- matted by the •...

  • Page 126: Restoring Default Setting Values (Factory Reset)

    Restoring default setting values (Factory Reset) You can restore the factory default settings. Press to select “Yes” , and press to select “SYSTEM” , The settings will be reset and the power will automatically turn off. and press NOTE Input level settings will not be reset. to select “Factory Reset”...

  • Page 127: Checking The Firmware Version (Firmware Version)

    Multi Track Field Recorder Checking the firmware version (Firmware Version) You can check the firmware version. Press to select “SYSTEM” , and press to select “Firmware Version” , and press...

  • Page 128: Updating The Firmware

    Updating the firmware firmware can be updated to the latest version. When an update is available, the file for the latest version can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.co.jp). Install new batteries in the or connect the to select “Yes” , and dedicated AC adapter to the DC IN connector.

  • Page 129: Troubleshooting

    Multi Track Field Recorder Troubleshooting If you think that the is operating strangely, check the following items first. Recording/playback trouble The recorded sound cannot be heard or is very quiet · Confirm that the volume levels of the tracks are not too low. ( P .41) There is no sound or output is very quiet ·...

  • Page 130: Detailed Product Diagrams

    Detailed product diagrams...
  • Page 131 Multi Track Field Recorder Routing...

  • Page 132: Metadata List

    Metadata list Metadata contained in BEXT chunks in WAV files Explanation Remarks SPEED= Frame rate MENU > TIMECODE > Timecode > FPS TAKE= Take number UBITS= User bits MENU > TIMECODE > Timecode > Ubits MENU > REC > Next Take > Scene Name Mode SCENE= Scene name MENU >...
  • Page 133 Multi Track Field Recorder Metadata contained in iXML chunks in WAV files iXML master tag iXML sub tag Written Read Remarks MENU > FINDER (SD card root folder) <PROJECT> MENU > FINDER > Option > Meta Data Edit > Project Name MENU >...
  • Page 134 Metadata list (continued) iXML master tag iXML sub tag Written Read Remarks <SPEED> <SPEED> <NOTE> × <SPEED> <MASTER_SPEED> × MENU > TIMECODE > Timecode > FPS <SPEED> <CURRENT_SPEED> MENU > TIMECODE > Timecode > FPS <SPEED> <TIMECODE_RATE> × MENU > TIMECODE > Timecode > FPS <SPEED>...
  • Page 135 Multi Track Field Recorder iXML master tag iXML sub tag Written Read Remarks <FILE_SET> <FILE_SET> <TOTAL_FILES> × <FILE_SET> <FAMILY_UID> × <FILE_SET> <FAMILY_NAME> × × <FILE_SET> <FILE_SET_START_TIME_HI> × × <FILE_SET> <FILE_SET_START_TIME_LO> × × <FILE_SET> <FILE_SET_INDEX> × iXML master tag iXML sub tag Written Read Remarks...

  • Page 136: List Of Shortcuts

    List of shortcuts HOME screen Shortcut Explanation Show the name that will be given to the next take recorded. This can only be used when stopped. Press and hold Example: Scene001-T001 Advance the scene number by 1. This can only be used when stopped. Disable the operation of all input trim knobs.

  • Page 137: Specifications

    A/D dynamic range 120 dB typ (−60dBFS input, A-weighted) Crosstalk −90 dB or less (between adjacent channels, 1kHz) MIC IN ZOOM mic capsule input (use disables Inputs 1/2) SLATE MIC Built-in mic for voice memos can be assigned to tracks freely Connectors...
  • Page 138 Specifications (continued) When WAV selected Supported formats 44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/192kHz, 16/24-bit, mono/stereo//2-10ch poly, BWF and iXML Maximum simultaneous 10 (8 inputs + stereo mix) recording tracks 8 (with 192kHz sampling rate) Recording formats When MP3 selected Supported formats 128/192/320kbps, 44.1/48kHz, ID3v1 tags Maximum simultaneous recording tracks Using a 32GB card...
  • Page 139 Multi Track Field Recorder When recording 2 channels at 48kHz/16-bit to SD1 with MAIN/SUB OUT OFF, TIME CODE OFF, LED/LCD Brightness 5, 32Ω head- phones, PHANTOM OFF Alkaline batteries 8.5 hours or more NiMH (2450mAh) 10 hours or more Lithium batteries 12.5 hours or more When recording 8 channels at 48kHz/24-bit to SD1 with MAIN/SUB OUT OFF, TIME CODE OFF, LED/LCD Brightness 5, 32Ω...

  • Page 140: For Canada

    Label is located at the bottom of the unit. This product complies with the requirements of Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU and ErP Directive 2009/125/EC and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU ZOOM CORPORATION 4-4-3 Surugadai, Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 Japan Z2I-2373-01...
  • Page 141 A password will appear that is Disconnecting with the iOS device When the HOME screen is open, press and hold Launch the ”F8 Control” app on the iOS device and input the password. When pairing completes, "Connected" appears and lights.

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