Zoom F1 User manual

You must read the Usage and
Safety Precautions before use.
Quick Guide
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The Operation Manual can be downloaded
from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.co.jp).

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Preparations
1. Remove the battery cover, and insert batteries.
A ZOOM AD-17 AC adapter can also be used.
HINT
2. Open the microSD card slot cover, and insert a microSD
card.
3. Slide toward to turn the power on.
Slide toward HOLD to disable the keys and prevent misopera-
tion during recording.
HINT
4. Set the language displayed.
Select the language: Press or
Conrm: Press
5. Set the date and time.
Move cursor: Press or
Change value: Press or
Conrm: Press
Language and date and time settings can be changed later from the menu screen.
To open the menu screen, press while pressing .
HINT
Unlock the cover
and pull it open

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Assembly and connections
Shock mount
This can reduce noise when the is mounted on a digital SLR camera.
1. Attach the ends of two arms from the shock mount
to one belt loop.
2. Attach the other arms one at a time to the other
belt loop.
Using the elasticity of the arms, attach their ends to the belt
loops while bending them slightly.
3. Slide the shock mount onto the camera accessory
shoe and tighten the screw to attach it.
Mic capsules
1. Remove the protective caps from the and the
mic capsule.
2. While pressing the buttons on the sides of the mic
capsule, connect it to the , inserting it com-
pletely.
3. To disconnect the mic capsule, pull it away from
the unit while pressing the buttons on its sides.
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Arms (2 each on left and right)

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Lavalier mics
1. Attach the windscreen and the clip to the lavalier
mic.
2. Attach the belt clip to the with the screw.
3. Connect the lavalier mic to the MIC/LINE IN jack,
and tighten the screw lock.
• Press while pressing , and select ON to provide plug-in power to a mic that uses
it.
• Mics without screw locks can also be connected to the MIC/LINE IN jack.
HINT
Lavalier mic Windscreen
Mic clip

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Input and output settings
Adjusting input levels
Adjust the level of the signal input to the .
• Adjustsothatthepeaklevelstaysaround−12dB.
• IftheRECLEDashes,thesoundcouldbecomedistorted,solowertheinputlevel.
HINT
■When using a mic capsule
1. Turn on the mic capsule to adjust the input level.
■When using a lavalier mic
1. Press , and select the input level.
• To change the setting, press the same key again while the parame-
ter appears enlarged.
• Select "AUTO" if you want the input level to be adjusted automati-
cally.
NOTE
■Adjusting the side mic level (stereo width) of a mid-side mic capsule.
1. When the mic capsule is connected, press , and select the
side mic level.
■Monitoring audio while recording
1. Connect headphones to the PHONES OUT jack.
2. Use and to adjust the volume.
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Adjusting the levels of connected devices
Play the test tone in order to adjust the level of a digital SLR camera or other device con-
nected to the .
1. Minimize the input gain of the other device.
Iftheautomaticgaincontrolfunctionontheotherdeviceison,turnito.
NOTE
2. Use an audio cable to connect the external mic
jack of the other device with the PHONE OUT jack
of the .
3. While pressing , press .
This plays a test tone from the PHONE OUT jack.
Becarefulofthevolumeifyouaremonitoringthesoundwithheadphones,forexample.
NOTE
4. Use and to adjust the input level.
While checking the audio level meter of the other device, adjust the audio
signallevelsothatitneverexceeds−6dB.
5. Adjust the input gain of the other device.
While checking the audio level meter of the other device, adjust the audio
signallevelinsmallincrementsuntilitisabout−6dB.
6. While pressing , press .
Stop test tone playback.
See the operation manual of the other device for information about its operation.
NOTE

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Recording
1. Make recording settings
• Recording format: Press
The MP3 format compresses data, so the sound
quality is lower than WAV format, but it also uses less
SD card space. Higher values provide better audio
quality in both WAV and MP3 formats.
HINT
• Low-frequency cut: Press
This can reduce noise from wind and vocal pops.
• Limiter: Press
This prevents clipping caused by sudden loud noises.
• Pre-recording: While pressing , press
Recordingwillstartabout2secondsbefore is
pressed.
2. Press to start recording.
3. Press to pause/resume recording.
Pausing will automatically add a mark.
During playback, you can jump to the positions of added
marks.
The function that adds a mark when is pressed
to pause can be changed on the menu screen
HINT
4. Press to end recording.
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Playing recordings
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1. Press to start playback.
2. Control playback.
Adjust the volume Use and
Pause/resume play-
back, add a mark
Press
Search forward/back-
ward
Press and hold or
Select files/jump to
marks
Press and
Ifalehasmarks,jumpingtomarks
willoccurrst.
Delete a mark Press when paused at a mark
Deleteale Press
Checkleinformation Press
Change page: Press or
Return to the playback screen:
Press
The function that adds a mark when is
pressed to pause can be changed on the menu
screen.
HINT
3. Press to stop playback.
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Using USB functions
1. Use a USB cable to connect a computer or
iOS device.
2. Select the function to use.
Move cursor: Press or
Conrm: Press
■Card reader
You can use a computer to exchange data with the .
To disconnect the , end the connection on the computer
rst, and then press .
■Audio interface
input signals can be sent directly to a computer or iOS device, and playback signals
from that computer or device can be output from the .
1. Set the type of device used.
Move cursor: Press or
Conrm: Press
After selecting "iOS", turn the power on, follow the instructions on screen, and disconnect
the cable once. Then, select "iOS" again and reconnect the cable.
NOTE
2. Set the power source if using a PC/Mac.
Move cursor: Press or
Conrm: Press
3. To set direct monitoring, press while pressing .
This enables monitoring without latency by directly outputting the
input signal before sending it to the computer or iOS device.
To disconnect the , press while pressing .

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Other functions and settings
While pressing , press to open the menu screen where you can use the follow-
ing functions and settings.
Menu item Explanation
Record/Play Rec File Name Set the recording le name format.
Rec File Set the recording le format (stereo/mono).
Rec Hold Automatically hold keys during recording to prevent
misoperation.
Sound Marker Output half-second tone signals when starting and
stopping recording.
Rec Counter Set how the counter appears on the display.
PLAY Key
Option
Set the function when is pressed during recording/
playback.
Playback Mode Set the le playback mode.
Date/time Set Date/Time Set the date and time added to recording les.
Date Format Set the format of the date shown for le names and on
the Playback Screen.
LCD Backlight Set the time until the display backlight turns o.
Contrast Set the display contrast.
Battery Set the type of batteries used.
Auto Power O Set to turn o automatically if not used for a certain
amount of time.
SD card Format Format a microSD card for use with the .
Test Test whether a microSD card can be used with the .
Version Check the rmware version.
Language Set the language shown on the display.
Factory Reset Restore settings to factory defaults.