Zaxcom ZFR200 User manual

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Table of Contents
OVERVIEW........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
SYSTEM FEATURES ........................................................................................................................................................................3
KNOWING YOUR ZFR200 / 300 ............................................................................................................................................4
MAIN SCREEN......................................................................................................................................................................6
MAIN MENU........................................................................................................................................................................7
Navigating the Main Menu.................................................................................................................................................7
Exiting the Main Menu........................................................................................................................................................7
Gain .....................................................................................................................................................................................7
High Pass Filter....................................................................................................................................................................7
Limiter .................................................................................................................................................................................7
Timecode Frame-rate ..........................................................................................................................................................8
Timecode Jam Mode ...........................................................................................................................................................8
Timecode Source .................................................................................................................................................................8
Format Recording Card .......................................................................................................................................................9
Time Left / Used ..................................................................................................................................................................9
Lock Page ..........................................................................................................................................................................10
EXTENDED MENU .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Navigating the Extended Menu ........................................................................................................................................11
Exiting the Extended Menu ...............................................................................................................................................11
High Pass Filter..................................................................................................................................................................11
Limiter ...............................................................................................................................................................................11
Recording Format..............................................................................................................................................................11
IFB Voting Enable – this menu will not appear if the IFB settings allow the ZFR to go into transmit mode. ....................12
IFB Receive to Transmit time.............................................................................................................................................12
ZaxNet IFB Receive Frequency...........................................................................................................................................13
ZaxNet IFB Transmit frequency .........................................................................................................................................13
IFB Receive Pulse – this menu will only appear if IFB is set to go into transmit mode......................................................14
Power-Up Mode ................................................................................................................................................................14
Format Recording Card .....................................................................................................................................................14
Time Code Jam Mode........................................................................................................................................................15
Time Code Source..............................................................................................................................................................15
Group ID ............................................................................................................................................................................15
Unit ID ...............................................................................................................................................................................15
Expander page ..................................................................................................................................................................16
Dynamics page..................................................................................................................................................................17
Battery Type ......................................................................................................................................................................18
Recording Mode page .......................................................................................................................................................18
IFB Remote Control - this menu will not appear if the IFB settings allow the ZFR to go into transmit mode. ..................18
IFB Jam Threshold .............................................................................................................................................................18
Low Battery Stop ...............................................................................................................................................................19
Record On Bootup .............................................................................................................................................................19
Name.................................................................................................................................................................................19
Encryption Menu...............................................................................................................................................................20
Encryption Code page .......................................................................................................................................................20
MEDIA ............................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Media Capacity .................................................................................................................................................................21
Recording Format..............................................................................................................................................................21
OPERATIONS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22

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Jamming TC with a Cable ..................................................................................................................................................22
Continuously Jamming TC from ZaxNet ............................................................................................................................22
Transmitting TC and Audio from the ZFR ..........................................................................................................................22
Remote Control Recording Mode......................................................................................................................................22
Manual Recording Mode...................................................................................................................................................22
Playing Back and Segment Navigation .............................................................................................................................23
Stereo Operations .............................................................................................................................................................23
INPUTTING AUDIO............................................................................................................................................................. 24
WIRING DIAGRAMS........................................................................................................................................................... 24
Two Wire microphone configuration ................................................................................................................................24
Three Wire microphone configuration ..............................................................................................................................24
Stereo microphone configuration .....................................................................................................................................25
Balanced Line Level and timecode input ...........................................................................................................................25
Stereo Line Level................................................................................................................................................................25
FIRMWARE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 26
Upgrading ZFR Firmware ..................................................................................................................................................26
ZFR SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................................... 27
ZAXCOM WARRANTY POLICY AND LIMITATIONS............................................................................................................... 28

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Overview
The Zaxcom ZFR (Zaxcom Flash Recorder) is the same size as Zaxcom wireless transmitter and can accept
standard lavaliere microphones. A stereo ZFR can accept two lavaliere microphones, two unbalanced
The ZFR can be used as an easy way to record ISO tracks on multiple talent with no fears of being out of
range or having to deal with RF issues.
On power up the ZRF will jam time code via the ZaxNet 2.4Ghz signal and will then start transmitting QC
audio with time code within 10 seconds. ZaxNet transmission from the ZFR allows audio to be
monitored for quality control. The ZaxNet signal is used for quality control and can be used as a
timecode master to wirelessly jam other recording body pack recorders or recording wireless
transmitters. The Body packs can optionally re-jam time code every few minutes to maintain sub-frame
accurate time code lock. At the end of your shoot you gather each SD memory card from the ZFR and
deliver them to post.
Post production can then easily drop each ISO track into their non-linear edit system and have a clean
timecoded audio track to work with.
Recording systems can be as simple as a single ZFR recorder and a single ERX2TCD receiver to wirelessly
monitor the audio and time code from the recorder. Any number of ZFR recorders and wireless
transmitters can be utilized to form an unlimited virtual multi-track recording system. The advantage of
this system is that for production sound it eliminates the limitations of wireless microphones. No longer
will FM wireless audio quality, coverage area, RF interference, and the limitations of multiple channels
of wireless used together limit the ability of a sound mixer to achieve audio quality usually found only in
a studio setting.
System Features
•The ZFR 200 or 300 can be ordered as either Stereo or Mono
•Fault tolerant broadcast quality recording
•Audio recording at 24 bits/48 kHz
•Up to 96 hours of audio directly on a 16 GB removable card
•Supports both record/stop and continuous loop recording
•Backlit graphic liquid crystal display
•Adjustable high pass filter
•Selectable peak limiter
•Lightweight rugged design
•Integrated TC reader/generator accurate to 1 frame in 6 hours
•Efficient keypad for one-handed operation
•Integrated & encrypted IFB channel in recorder
•Integrated ZaxNet Audio and Time Code Reception and Transmission
ZFR200
Weight 3.1 oz (88 grams) without battery
Dimensions (H x W x D) 2.38” x 2.38” x 0.69” (60 mm x 60 mm x 17 mm)
Internal Power (Battery) up to 8 hours (one AA Lithium or NiMH)
ZFR 300
Weight 3.0 oz (85 grams) without battery
Dimensions (H x W x D) 3.0” x 2.4” x 0.65” (76 mm x 61 mm x 16.5 mm)
Internal Power (Battery) up to 12 hours (two AA Lithium or NiMH)

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Knowing your ZFR200 / 300
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1. Power Switch
2. Card Slot
This slot holds the micro SD card. To insert a card, with the ZFR screen facing you, turn the
card so the finger contacts are facing you and down toward the slot. Insert the card into
the slot and press it down until you here a slight click. To remove it, press it in until you
hear the same click again.
3. Microphone / Input Connector
4. LCD Display
5. Card Key
6. INC / Record Key
•Increases the parameters of the menu items
•Press it with the Card key will put the ZFR into record
•Press it when the ZFR is stopped will play back
•Press it while playing back will fast forward
7. DEC / Stop Key
•Decreases the parameters of the menu items
•Press it with the Card key will stop recording
•Press it while stopped will cause the ZFR to jump back one segment
•Press it while playing back will stop play back
•Holding it while playing back will take you to the start of that segment
8. Menu / Play Key
•Press it will access the Menu
•Press it again will take you to additional Menu items
•Pressing it while powering up will take you into the Extended Menu
•Press it with the Card Key will Playback a segment
9. Battery Compartment

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Main Screen
Transport Status - Displays the current mode of the unit
•STOP – Recording / Playback is stopped
•LREC – ZFR is recording and LOOP RECORD mode is enabled
•REC – ZFR is recording and NON-LOOP RECORD mode is enabled
•WAIT – May appear just before going into record, or if the card is ejected while recording.
Time Code - based on the current mode
•While in STOP mode – displays the location where playback will start.
•While in PLAY mode – displays the current location as the segment plays back.
•While in RECORD mode – displays the Time Code coming from the generator.
Segment Number
In record mode shows the current record segment.
In Playback mode shows the segment being played back.
Currently the maximum number of recording segments that can be on any one card is 254.
STOP 01:02:30:00
003 1 1
1 1
Transport Status
Segment Number
Time Code
Audio Level Meter Markings (-20, -10, 0 dBFS)
They correspond to the graphics on the case
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Main Menu
Navigating the Main Menu
•Press the MENU Button to enter the menu.
•To advance to the next menu press the MENU Button again.
Exiting the Main Menu
•To exit the menu at any time press and hold the MENU button for 1.5 seconds
Gain
GAIN 20dB
This menu adjusts the microphone gain.
Using the INC key will increase the gain and the DEC key will reduce the gain.
High Pass Filter
This menu allows you to adjust the frequency for the high pass filter.
•The adjustment range is 30 to 220Hz in10Hz increments
Limiter
This menu enables/disables and adjusts the limiter. The limiter is pre analog to digital converter.
•Range: -2dB to -30dB in 1dB increments.
When the input signal is too high the audio can clip and results in distortion and popping. The limiter
can be used to prevent clipping.
The limiter effectively prevents the audio signal from becoming any larger than the limiter setting.
Setting when the limiter will kick in.
GAIN 20dB
HIGH PASS: OFF
LIMITER: OFF
LIMITER: -10dB
FROM FULL SCALE

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Timecode Frame-rate
This menu sets the Timecode frame-rate that will be recorded.
The ZFR will lock to and record all standard Timecode frame rates.
•23.98, 24, 25, 29.97DF, 29.97DF, 30 DF, 30 NDF
Timecode Jam Mode
This menu sets how the ZFR jams Timecode.
MANUAL (OFF) –This setting is not used in the ZFR
AUTO-JAM – Continuously jams timecode.
AUTO-LOAD – The ZFR will start and stop the recording, when the ZFR receives record run Timecode
it will go into record and when the Timecode stops the ZFR will stop recording.
Timecode Source
This menu sets where the ZFR will receive its Timecode from.
•IFB (RF) – Receives Timecode wirelessly via ZaxNet
•AUDIO INPUT – Receives Timecode from a source connected to the Audio Input (microphone
connector)
TIMECODE 23.98
GEN 01:02:34:01
TC JAM MODE:
AUTO-JAM
TC SOURCE:
IFB (RF)

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Format Recording Card
This page will allow you to erase and format the micro SD card.
NOTE: This page will only appear if a card was inserted prior to booting up the ZFR. Also if the card
is removed this page will not appear.
To Format a Card:
1. Before formatting the card, you may want to name the ZFR. Naming the card makes it easier to
differentiate files from different recorders for example you name the card with the talents name.
2. With the power ‘OFF’, insert the memory card into the media slot with the label to the back of the
unit. Press it all the way in till it “clicks”.
3. Power up the ZFR
4. Press the MENU key 7 times until the screen displays “PRESS UP KEY 5X TO ERASE CARD”.
5. Press the INC key 5 times.
6. You will see “FORMATTING FAT 32”
7. The ZFR will displays “SUCCESS” or “FORMAT FAILED ERROR”
8. If “SUCCESS” appears you can power cycle the ZFR and you are good to go.
Time Left / Used
This page displays the remaining time left on the card and the time already recorded on the card.
NOTE: If you see a “FORMAT FAILED ERROR” try re-formatting the card and if it fails again do not
use that card in the ZFR.
NOTE: Even though many cards are sold preformatted, you must reformat it in the ZFR prior to
recording. Only cards formatted in the unit will work properly.
PRESS UP KEY 5X
TO ERASE CARD
TIME LEFT 20H
TIME USED 4H

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Lock Page
This page enables a lock function to prevent any accidentally setting changes.
When you land on this page the countdown clock will begin will begin. After the 5 seconds the
ZFR will lock and the display will indicated LOCKED.
If you exit this screen before the 5 seconds is up the ZFR will not lock.
Even though the key’s will be locked you can press the INC or DEC key to temporarily display the
current battery voltage in place of the battery icon.
To Unlock
•Simultaneously press the MENU and INC keys.
Or
•Powering down the unit will also clear the lock
Countdown clock starting at 5 seconds
After ZFR locks
LOCK 5
LOCKED 01:02:34:01

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Extended Menu
Navigating the Extended Menu
•Press and hold the MENU key while powering up the unit.
•Pressing the MENU key will advance you to the next menu item.
Exiting the Extended Menu
•Cycle the power
Or
•Hold down the MENU key to get back to the EXTENDED MENU home page then press the INC key.
High Pass Filter
HIGH PASS: OFF
This menu allows you to adjust the frequency for the high pass filter.
•The adjustment range is 30Hz to 220Hz in 10Hz increments.
Limiter
LIMITER: OFF
LIMITER: -10db
FROM FULL SCALE
This menu enables/disables and adjusts the limiter. The limiter is pre analog to digital converter.
•Range: -2dB to -30dB in 1dB increments.
When the input signal is too high the audio can clip and results in distortion and popping. The limiter
can be used to prevent clipping.
The limiter effectively prevents the audio signal from becoming any larger than the limiter setting.
Recording Format
RECORDFORMAT:
MONO(US)
This menu selects the recording format.
•MONO (US)- This is the setting that you should be using if you have a mono ZFR.
•EUROPEAN -This setting is in the software for cross compatibility with older Zaxcom
wireless and will not be needed in the ZFR.
•STEREO - This setting will only be used if you have a stereo ZFR.
Signal level when the limiter will kick in.
RECORD FORMAT
MONO (US)
HIGH PASS: OFF
LIMITER: OFF
LIMITER: -10dB
FROM FULL SCALE

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IFB Voting Enable –this menu will not appear if the IFB settings allow the ZFR to go into transmit mode.
This menu allows you to enable / disable the IFB Voting function.
The purpose of the voting is to allow the ZFR to choose and switch to the stronger signal from two
different ZaxNet transmitters. One purpose of this is if you are on a large set you can place a second
transmitter at a different location and the ZFR will choose the stronger signal. Just set the second
transmitting frequency a minimum of 2MHz higher than the first unit.
IFB Receive to Transmit time
IFB RX TO TX:
NORMAL RX
IFB RX TO TX:
20 SECS
This menu sets how long after power up that the ZFR will search for ZaxNet timecode before it begins
transmitting IFB audio for monitoring purposes.
The ZFR will receive ZaxNet only
and NOT transmit ZaxNet TC and audio.
Adjustable from 1 up to 20 Seconds.
After boot up the ZFR will search for a
ZaxNet signal for XX seconds before it
begins to transmit ZaxNet TC and Audio
IMPORTANT:After changing this setting a re-boot is required
IFB RX TO TX:
NORMAL RX
IFB RX TO TX:
20 SECS
NOTE: This Page only will appear if you have the IFB RX TO TX mode set to NORMAL RX and
RX MODE is not set to OFF. Meaning that if the TRX-742 IFB will ever be in a transmit
mode IFB voting no longer applies and will not be available.
IFB VOTING
NORMAL (OFF)
IFB RX TO TX:
0 SECS: TX ONLY
The TRX will transmit ZaxNet TC and
audio only and will NOT receive
wireless TC.

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ZaxNet IFB Receive Frequency
This is where you set the ZaxNet receive frequency.
This frequency:
•Is what the ZFR will receive its timecode and ZaxNet commands on.
•Will allow the ZFR to receive wireless ZaxNet TC and commands as long as this frequency matches
the frequency of the corresponding ZaxNet transmitter - which can be a Nomad or IFB100 or 200.
•Will allow the ZFR to receive TC from a TRX transmitter or a ZFR recorder as long as this frequency
matches the frequency of the corresponding transmitter.
ZaxNet IFB Transmit frequency
This is where you set the ZaxNet transmit frequency. This is the frequency that the ZFR will
broadcast timecode and ZaxNet audio on.
On this Frequency the ZFR will:
•Broadcast timecode so other ZFR recorders or TRX transmitters can receive and lock its
internal timecode to it.
•Allow you to monitor the ZFR Audio on a Zaxcom ERX receiver.
•Send an Audio / TC scratch track to a Camera or some other device via an ERX.
When the ZFR is receiving a ZaxNet signal you will also see:
ZaxNet signal is being received
A signal strength meter
Signal strength
RXFREQ: 2.403
RX
SIGNAL: 28
RXFREQ: 2.403
IFB TX FREQ:
2.420

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IFB Receive Pulse –this menu will only appear if IFB is set to go into transmit mode.
IFB RX PULSE:
NEVER
IFB RX PULSE:
120 SECS
This is where you set how often the ZFR will search for Timecode while operating.
When enabled this tells the ZFR to leave ZaxNet transmit mode once every XX seconds to go into
receive mode so it can re-jam its timecode wirelessly via ZaxNet. This has no affect on the UHF audio
transmission.
•The settings are NEVER or any interval between 10 and 999 seconds.
Power-Up Mode
POWER UP
MODE: LOCKED
This page determines if the keys will lock after power-up.
•LOCKED – After power-up has completed, the ZFR will automatically go into Lock Mode to
prevent accidental changes to the settings.
•UNLOCKED – The keys are unlocked upon power-up. You can always lock the keys by going in to
the Lock Screen in the Main Menu.
Unlocking the ZFR
Simultaneously press the MENU and INC keys.
Format Recording Card
This page erases and formats the micro SD card. All cards must be formatted before it can be used.
PRESS UP KEY 5X
TO ERASE CARD
NOTE: When the ZFR searches for TC it will temporally go out of transmit mode for
approximately 1 second as it receives a TC signal.
The TRX will stay in transmit mode and never go
into receive mode.
The ZFR will go out of transmit mode every
10 Minutes
Note: You would need to use this setting if
you are monitoring audio via an ERX receiver
and you still want the ZFR to update TC
IFB RX PULSE:
NEVER
IFB RX PULSE:
600 SECS
POWER UP
MODE: LOCKED
PRESS UP KEY 5X
TO ERASE CARD

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Time Code Jam Mode
TC JAM MODE:
AUTO-JAM
This menu sets how the ZFR jams timecode.
•MANUAL (OFF) –This setting is not used in the ZFR
•AUTO-JAM – continuously jams timecode.
•AUTO-LOAD – The ZFR will start and stop the recording, when the ZFR receives record run
timecode it will go into record and when the timecode stops the ZFR will stop recording.
Time Code Source
TC SOURCE:
IFB (RF)
This menu selects how the ZFR will receive timecode.ers:
•IFB (RF)– The ZFR will receive timecode via ZaxNet being broadcast from either Nomad, an
IFB100/200, a TRX transmitter or another ZFR recorder
•AUDIO INPUT– The ZFR, with a proper cable, will receive timecode via the microphone input.
Group ID
REMOTE CONTROL
GROUP ID=1
This allows you to set your ZFR to a “GROUP” to be controlled. For example a transmitter set to Group
1 will control all Group 1 receivers and a Group 2 transmitter will control all Group 2 receivers. This
allows you to control a group of receivers without affecting others. This will also help if two or more
people on set are sending ZaxNet commands each person will be independent and won’t interfere
with each other
Group codes can be set from 1 to 99
Unit ID
REMOTE CONTROL
UNIT ID=001
This assigns a unique number identify the ZFR unit within a particular group. This way individual ZFR’s
in one group can be independently controlled.
You can assign a number from 1to 200 or if setting it a maser it can be set it to ALL.
TC JAM MODE
AUTO-JAM
TC SOURCE
IFB (RF)
REMOTE CONTROL
GROUP ID=1
REMOTE CONTROL
UNIT ID=001

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Expander page
EXPANDER
EXPANDER PARMS
ON
The Expander can be used to “Expand” the dynamic range of the audio signal. The Expander will be
used to make the quiet sounds even quieter by reducing the level of the signal that falls below what
the threshold is set at which will essentially reducing the noise floor. This is basically the opposite of
what the compressor does. Like the compressor the expander has an adjustable threshold and ratio.
The compressor only takes effect when the signal goes below the threshold.
To enter the Expander Menu
Press the INC or DEC key, “PARMS” will be displayed on the right.
To move to the next parameter, press the MENU key.
To exit this page, press the MENU key for 1second.
Expander Parameters
•PARMS (Parameters): OFF / ON
•EXP RATIO (Expansion Ratio):Valid range: 1:1.00 to 1:4.00, In 0.01 steps
Sets the expansion ratio. For example a 1:2.0 expansion ratio means for
every 1 dB above the expansion threshold the gain will be reduced 2 dB.
•EXP THRESH (Expansion Threshold):Valid range: 0to –96dB, In 1dB steps.
Sets the threshold above which gain reduction occurs.
•REDUCE (Expander Gain Reduction):Valid range: 0to –36dB, In 1dB steps.
Sets the limit on the amount of gain reduction caused by the expander.
•SPEED:SLOW / NORMAL / FAST
Expander OFF
When the Parameters are ON you can adjust the
Expander Menu
EXPANDER
EXPANDER PARMS
ON

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Dynamics page
DYNAMICS
DYNAMICS PARMS
ON
The Dynamics is a soft knee compressor that in the signal path is post analog to digital converter. The
Dynamics will limit the dynamic range to prevent clipping it will decrease the gain at loud points.
Dynamics is comprised of both a compressor and an expander, which operate jointly. The
Compressor in Dynamics can set to mild or extreme compression and features a soft knee for
more transparent operation.
To enter the Dynamics Menu
Press the INC or DEC key, “PARMS” will be displayed on the right.
To move to the next parameter, press the MENU key.
To exit this page, press the MENU key for 1 second.
Dynamics Parameters
•PARMS(Parameters): OFF / ON
•Link L-R: OFF / ON: This links the left and right of a stereo ZFR. So if one side of the signal needs
compressing / expansion the other side will kick in to match.
•SPEED (Decay Speed) : SLOWEST / SLOW / NORMAL / FAST / FASTEST
Sets the speed in how gradual the decrease of signal level happens immediately after a signal
reaches its peak
•ATTACK (Attack Speed) :SLOWEST / SLOW / NORMAL / FAST / FASTEST
Sets the speed in how fast the gain is turned down once the signal exceeds the threshold setting.
•CMP RATIO (Compressor Ratio):Valid range: 1.0: to 5.0:1, In 0.1 steps.
The amount of gain reduction is determined by the ratio setting.
A compressor ratio for example of 2.0:1 means for every 1 dB above the compressor threshold the
gain will be reduced 2 dB.
•CMP THRESH (Compressor Threshold): Valid range: 0to –96dB, in 1dB steps.
Sets the level which gain reduction occurs.
•CMP KNEE:(Compressor Soft Knee): Valid range: 0to 20dB, In 1dB steps.
Sets the compressor's soft knee. A soft knee reduces “softens” the audible change from
uncompressed to compressed, especially for higher ratios where the changeover is more
noticeable
•EXP RATIO (Expansion Ratio):Valid range: 1:1.00 to 1:4.00, In 0.01 steps
Sets the expansion ratio. For example a1:2.0 expansion ratio means for every 1 dB above the
expansion threshold the gain will be reduced 2 dB.
•EXP THRESH (Expansion Threshold):Valid range: 0to –96dB, in 1dB steps.
Sets the threshold above which gain reduction occurs.
•REDUCE (Expander Gain Reduction):Valid range: 0to –36dB, in 1dB steps.
Sets the limit on the amount of gain reduction caused by the expander.
•GAIN (Make-up Gain):Valid range: 0to 30dB, In 1dB steps.
Used to compensate for the gain reduction caused by the action of the compressor. Because the
compressor is reducing the gain (or level) of the signal, the ability to add a fixed amount of make-
up gain at the output is provided so that an optimum level can be used
Dynamics OFF
When the Parameters are ON you can adjust the
Dynamic Menu
DYNAMICS
DYNAMICS PARMS
ON

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Battery Type
This menu adjusts the ZFR’s battery type to display the remaining battery capacity.
The settings are NIMH, Lithium and Alkaline.
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Recording Mode page
This adjusts what the ZFR will do after you reach the record capacity of the card.
•NON-LOOP RECORD - Once the card has filled up, recording will stop and FULL will be displayed.
This prevents over-writing any portion of the audio.
•LOOP RECORD - Once the media has filled up, the new audio will begin over-writing the oldest
audio on the card.
IFB Remote Control -this menu will not appear if the IFB settings allow the ZFR to go into transmit mode.
This menu turns ON / OFF if the ZFR will accept remote control commands via ZaxNet.
IFB Jam Threshold
IFB JAM THRESH
1000 MS(DEFAULT)
This menu sets the amount of time the timecode has to jump before a new file is forcibly created.
IMPORTANT: When a new file is created, while a take is in progress, about 1/2 second of the audio
will be lost.
NOTE: In the menu you will see “ENG” and “QRX” options for these battery types as well. This is
for cross compatibility with our wireless transmitters and how the battery level is received by
the wireless receivers. You can ignore these settings when using the ZFR.
BATTERY TYPE:
NIMH
RECORD MODE:
LOOP RECORD
IFB JAM THRESH
1000 MS (DEFAUT)
ALLOW IFB REMOTE
CONTROL: ON

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Low Battery Stop
This menu sets the amount of time after a low battery warning the ZFR will close the current file and
stop recording.
This is to prevent possible file corruption if the battery becomes low.
•NEVER STOP - the ZFR will not stop till you stop it.
•Any interval from 1 to 99 minutes - once the battery indicator starts to blink a low battery
warning the ZFR will continue to record for the time set in the menu - then it will close the file and
stop recording.
Record On Bootup
This menu will determine if the ZFR will automatically go into record after the unit boots up.
•ON - the ZFR start to record after it boots up.
•OFF - the ZFR will wait for a ZaxNet command, a manual record trigger to start recording.
Name
NAME:SN1234
This menu changes the name of the ZFR.
The name entered into the unit becomes part of the name of the audio files generated by the
unit and is also included in the metadata of the BWF file. Naming the unit aids in identifying the
files from several different ZFR’s
The maximum Name length is 8 characters. You can select any letter or number and can even
use spaces.
To set/change the name:
1. Press the INC or DEC key to change the character in the current position.
2. Press the MENU key to proceed to the next character.
3. When finished, press and hold the MENU key set the name and leave this page or you can
cycle the power.
NAME: SN1234
LOW BATT STOP:
NEVER STOP
RECORD ON BOOTUP
ON
LOW BATT STOP:
5 MINUTES