Ambient NanoLockit User manual

Connect your NanoLockit to a
Zoom F4

In this tutorial, we will show you how to timecode sync a ZoomF4 audio
recorder to an Ambient NanoLockit.
We will use the following gear: a Zoom F4
and a camera.
To timecode sync this setup, you will
need two NanoLockits and these two
timecode cables: the LTC-OUT cabel for
the Zoom F4 and the TC-IO-35RA accord-
ing to the camera.
Start the NanoLockits by pressing and
holding the power button for three sec-
onds.
The LED will ash green / red, which
means the LEMO timecode output is still
muted.
Press and hold the green button of one
NanoLockit for three seconds until LED
double-blinks green: This sets the time-
code and frame rate, wirelessly syncs all
other NanoLockits and activates all LEMO
outputs.
The NanoLockit always starts with its Real
Time Clock at last frame rate or at default
25 fps.
If successful, all units will ash green in
sync. Which means: they are ready to
sync other devices.

To do so, press Menu, then select „Time-
code“ and „FPS“.
Make sure to select the correct frame
rate for your upcoming project – and do
not change it.
Then select „Mode“ in the Timecode
Menu and set it to „EXT“ for „External“.
Now the Zoom F4 is all set up and waiting
for the NanoLockit.
Take the timecode cable and connect it
to the „Timecode IN“ port.
But before we can connect the NanoLockit we need to set up the audio
recorder for use with an external timecode device and adjust the Frame
Rate.

For more information on that subject see our other Ambient tutorials.
Additionally we strongly recommend that you check the synchronisation
of your system by performing a test-run before shooting starts to avoid
any issues.
NanoLockit – the small, wireless and easy2use timecode generator by
Ambient.
www.nanolockit.com
There you have it – the Zoom F4 is cor-
rectly connected to the NanoLockit and in
perfect sync with the camera.
Now you can see the correct timecode on
the audio recorder’s display.
Later in post-production, you will now
have the ability to auto-conform relating
clips to the timeline using any profession-
al tool.