ZOOM TCA-1 Timecode Adapter System Software User Manual

ZOOM TCA-1 Timecode Adapter System Software

Overview

Item to prepare

• Supported recording media
• microSDHC: 4 GB ‒ 32 GB
• microSDXC: 64 GB ‒ 2 TB
• Always format microSD cards on the recorder you are using after purchasing them new or using them with a different device.

Firmware update process

1. Download the firmware update file.
2. Extract the ZIP file.
3. Copy the extracted firmware update file to a microSD card.
4. Update the firmware.
5. Confirm that the firmware has been updated correctly.

Updating the Firmware

This guide explains firmware update to version 1.10 as an example.

1. Download the firmware update file
   • Download the ZIP file that contains the firmware update file from the TCA-1 download page.On Windows
2. Extract the ZIP file
   • Select the folder that contains the downloaded ZIP file. Click ①“Compressed Folder Tools” and then click ② “Extract all”. This extracts the ZIP file.
3. Copy the firmware update file to a microSD card.
   • Copy the “TCA-1.bin” file to a microSD card.

On macOS 

• Extract the ZIP file.
  After downloading, open the ①“Downloads” folder which appears at the right end of the Dock by default. Then, click ②. Downloaded files will be shown
• Copy the firmware update file to a microSD card.
  Copy the “TCA-1.bin” file to a microSD card.

Installation Instruction

For the H2essential 

1. Insert the microSD card into the recorder and turn the power on.
   The Home Screen will appear.
2. Press the (menu) button when the Home Screen is open.
   The Menu Screen will appear.
3. Use (operation button 3) to select “Timecode (TCA-1)” and press  (operation button 4) to confirm.
4. Use (operation button 3) to select “Firmware (TCA-1)” and press (operation button 4) to confirm.
5. Press (operation button 4).
6. Use (operation button 3) to select “Execute” and press (operation button 4) to confirm.
   • The update will start, and a completion screen will appear after about 5 seconds.
     NOTE
   • During the firmware update, do not turn the power off or remove the microSD card.
   • If the update fails, turn the power off once and confirm that the microSD card is loaded correctly. Then, turn the power on and try updating again.
7. Confirm that the firmware version has been updated to v1.10.

For the H4 essential and H6 essential 

1. Insert the microSD card into the recorder and turn the power on.
   The Home Screen will appear.
2. On the Home Screen, use the (selection) dial to select  “SYSTEM” and press  the (ENTER) button.
   This opens the System Settings Screen.
3. Use the (selection) dial to select “Timecode (TCA-1)” and press the (ENTER) button.
4. Use the (selection) dial to select “Firmware (TCA-1)” and press the (ENTER) button.
5. Select “Firmware Update” and press the (ENTER) button.
6. Use the (selection) dial to select “Execute” and press the (ENTER) button.
   • The update will start, and a completion screen will appear after about 5 seconds.
     NOTE
   • During the firmware update, do not turn the power off or remove the microSD card.
   • If the update fails, turn the power off once and confirm that the microSD card is loaded correctly. Then, turn the power on and try updating again.
7. Confirm that the firmware version has been updated to v1.10.

For the H5studio and H6studio 

1. Insert the microSD card into the recorder and turn the power on.
   The Home Screen will appear.
2. On the Home Screen, use the (selection) dial to select “SYSTEM” and press the (ENTER) button.
   This opens the System Settings Screen.
3. Use the (selection) dial to select “Timecode (TCA-1)” and press the (ENTER) button.
4. Use the (selection) dial to select “Firmware (TCA-1)” and press the  (ENTER) button.
5. Select “Firmware Update” and press the (ENTER) button.
6. Use the (selection) dial to select “Execute” and press the (ENTER) button.
7. Confirm that the firmware version has been updated to v1.10.

For the F3 

1. Insert the microSD card into the recorder and turn the power on. The Home Screen will appear.
2. Press .
   The Menu Screen will appear.
3. Use to select “Timecode (TCA-1)” and press  to confirm. 
4. Use to select “Firmware (TCA-1)” and press to confirm.
5. Press
6. Use to select “Execute” and press  to confirm. The update will start, and a completion screen will appear after about 5 seconds.
   NOTE
   • During the firmware update, do not turn the power off or remove the microSD card.
   • If the update fails, turn the power off once and confirm that the microSD card is loaded correctly. Then, turn the power on and try updating again.
7. Confirm that the firmware version has been updated to v1.10.

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TCA-1 Firmware Update Guide
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