ZOOM F8 Multi Track Field Recorder
Specifications:
- Version: 6.4
- Functions: Audio file management, SD card formatting
- Manufacturer: ZOOM CORPORATION
- Address: 4-4-3 Kanda-surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 Japan
Product Information:
The Version 6.4 Supplementary Manual provides detailed information on the functions revised and added in this version. It includes changes in naming audio files during long recordings, resumption of audio interface mode, and the addition of an SD card formatting menu at startup.
Product Usage Instructions:
Naming of Audio Files When Long Recordings Are Split:
When the maximum file size is exceeded during recording, the file will be split. A sequential number (long recording file number) will be added to the audio file name. Follow these steps:
- Refer to the operation manual for setting the maximum file size (File Max Size).
Version 6.4 Supplementary Manual
- You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use.
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Functions revised and added in Version 6.4
- Changed naming of audio files when long recordings are split
When the maximum file size (File Max Size) is exceeded, a new audio file will be created with a sequential num-ber (long recording file number) added to its name rather than with the take number increased by one. - Resumption of audio interface mode when restarting enabled
If the unit was shut down during audio interface mode, this mode will automatically be reactivated when next started up. - Function added to show an SD card formatting menu at startup
An SD card formatting menu can be shown by pressing a specific button during startup.
Naming of audio files when long recordings are split
- When the maximum file size (File Max Size) is exceeded during recording, the file will be split. Now, however, a sequential number (long recording file number) will be added to the audio file name.
- See the operation manual for information about setting the maximum file size (File Max Size).
Showing a menu to format SD cards at startup
NOTE
Be aware that all data on the SD card will be deleted when it is formatted.
SD cards can be formatted by pressing a specific button during startup.
- Insert an SD card.
- Turn on the power while pressing the
(REC) button.
- Use the
(selection encoder) to select the slot with the SD card to format. Then, press the 
(selection encoder).
- Use the (selection encoder) to select “Yes”. Then, press the (selection encoder).
SD Card formatting will start.
HINT
- SD cards can also be formatted from the Menu Screen.
ZOOM CORPORATION
- 4-4-3 Kanda-surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 Japan
- zoomcorp.com
FAQS
Q: Can SD cards be formatted from the Menu Screen?
A: Yes, SD cards can also be formatted from the Menu Screen in addition to using a specific button during startup.
Documents / Resources
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ZOOM F8 Multi Track Field Recorder [pdf] Instruction Manual v6.4, F8 Multi Track Field Recorder, F8, Multi Track Field Recorder, Track Field Recorder, Field Recorder, Recorder |