Zaxcom_ZFR200_300_Manual_October_2015
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3. TO ERASE CARD The Micro SD card is erased and formatted from this menu Please note that even though many cards are sold preformatted you must format the card in the ZFR prior to any recording Only cards formatted in the ZFR will work properly Before formatting the card you may want to name the ZFR When you name the ZFR that name is included in the recorded file names By naming the ZFR it makes it easier to differentiate files from different recorders So for example you can name the card with the talents name or any other unique identifier The card name menu is located at the end of the extended menu To Format an SD Card 1 With the power off insert the memory card into the media slot with the card label to the back of the unit Press the card all the way in until it clicks Power up the ZFR while holding the menu key to enter the extended menu Press the INC key until this menu appears Press the INC key 5 times You will see FORMATTING FAT 32 displayed on the screen After about a minute the ZFR will displays SUCCESS or FORMAT FAILED ERROR If SUCCESS appears power cycle the ZFR If you see FORMAT FAILED ERROR try to re format the card and if it fails again it is not advised to use that card in the transmitter 15 Zaxcom ZFR 200 300 Extended Menu TC Jam Mode Select TC JAM MODE AUTO JAM NORMAL If you are using record run time code
4. www zaxcom com software updates Newer version of Beta software may be found on the Zaxcom Forums http www zaxcom com forum Each time a unit is powered up the firmware version number is displayed briefly on the LCD screen Pressing the DEC key during the boot up will slow down the screen to allow easier viewing of the information ZFR Firmware Format a card in the ZFR Download the firmware from the Zaxcom website and load it onto the formatted card Make sure the ZFR is powered down and Insert the card into the ZFR Simultaneously hold down the INC and DEC keys while powering up the unit The screen will display BURN ROM with the version of firmware you are loading From power up to DONE will take about 30 seconds Upon completion cycle the power to run on the new version WARNING Do not power down the unit during the update process and before updating the software be sure to insert a fresh set of batteries If the unit should lose power during the upgrade it will need to be sent back to Zaxcom for repair 23 Zaxcom 2 200 300 Manual Wiring Diagrams Inputting Audio The ZFR use an unbalanced microphone input via a 3 pin micro LEMO connector You can use an unbalanced dynamic microphone or a powered lavaliere A line level signal can be inputed though an inline pad will be required Recommended Microphones While any 3 3 volt microphone will work with the ZFR Zaxcom recommends the fol
5. Inc values your business and always attempts to provide you with the very best service No limited warranty is provided by Zaxcom unless your ZFR Product was purchased from an authorized distributer or authorized reseller Distributers may sell Product to resellers who then sell Product to end users Please see below for warranty information or obtaining service No warranty service is provided unless the Product is returned to Zaxcom Inc or a Zaxcom dealer in the region where the Product was first shipped by Zaxcom Warranty Policy The Product carries a Standard Warranty Period of one 1 year NOTE The warranty period commences from the date of delivery from the Zaxcom dealer or reseller to the end user There are no warranties which extend beyond the face of the Zaxcom limited warranty Zaxcom disclaims all other warranties express or implied regarding the Product including any implied warranties of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose or non infringement In the United States some laws do not allow the exclusion of the implied warranties Troubleshooting amp Repair Services No Product should be returned to Zaxcom without first going through some basic troubleshooting steps with the dealer you purchased your gear from To return a product for repair service go to the Zaxcom Repair Services page http www zaxcom com repairs and fill in your information there is no need to call the factory for RMA Then send
6. this menu controls if the ZFR will go into record when it receives a record run time code e AUTO JAM NORMAL The ZFR will continuously jam time code via ZaxNet e AUTO LOAD REC RUN The ZFR will continuously jam time code via ZaxNet and will start and stop the recording if the unit is receiving record run time code In this mode the ZFR will go into record mode when it detects rolling time code And will stop when the time code stops If time code is lost because the IFB signal is too weak the unit will not stop but will continue in whatever state it was in until the time code signal is restored Time Code Source Select TC SOURCE IFB RF This menu selects how the ZFR will receive its time code The ZFR will receive time code via ZaxNet being broadcast from Nomad 1FB100 200 TRX9OOCL a transmitter or a ZFR recorder that is transmitting ZaxNet time code e AUDIO INPUT The ZFR with a proper cable will receive time code via the microphone input When time code is connected it takes the ZFR approximately three seconds to recognize the TC The screen displays TIME CODE followed by JAM when it is recognized When the word JAM disappears the time code input source can be disconnected and normal operation can be resumed Please note that when using the microphone input connector the audio level of the time code signal needs to be between 30 and 10 dBFS on the unit s meter Any level above 10 may
7. to put the ZFR into record e Press the key when the ZFR is stopped and the ZFR will play back the last file e Press the key while playing back will fast forward the playback e While in stop mode press and hold the key will cause the ZFR to advance to the next segment DEC Stop Key e Pressing the key while in menu page will decrease the parameters of that menu item e While in the home screen press the key simultaneously with the card key to stop recording e Press it while playing back will stop play back e While in stop mode press and hold the key will cause the ZFR to jump back to the previous segment Menu Play Key e Press the key to access the main menu e Pressing the key again will take you to additional menu items e Holding the key while powering up will take you into the extended menu e Press the menu key simultaneously with the card key will playback a segment Battery compartment ZFR200 will use 1 AA battery and the ZFR300 will use 2 AA batteries The ZFR can use alkaline Lithium or NiMH batteries Zaxcom ZFR 200 300 Manual Home Screen Home Screen Explained Transport Status Segment Number Audio Level Meter Markings 20 10 dBFS Corresponds to the graphics on the case Transport Status Displays the current mode of the on board recorder e STOP Recording Playback is stopped ZFR is recording and LOOP RECORD mode is enabled e REC ZER is recording and NON
8. via ZaxNet and will then start transmitting QC audio with time code within 10 seconds ZaxNet transmission from the ZFR allows audio to be monitored in close range The ZaxNet signal can be used to quickly determine how the audio sounds and can be used as a time code 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 time coded 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 can be utilized to form an unlimited virtual multi track recording system The advantage of this system is that it eliminates the limitations of wireless microphones No longer will FM wireless audio quality range or RF interference limit the ability of a sound mixer to achieve audio quality usually found only in a studio setting System Features e The ZFR 200 or 300 can be ordered as either stereo mono e Fault tolerant broadcast quality recording e Audio recording at 24 bits 48 kHz e Upto 96 hours of audio directly on a 16 GB removable card e Backlit graphic l
9. your item s securely packed in the original packaging or a suitable substitute to the address that was returned on the Repair Services page Insure the package as we cannot be held responsible for what the shipper does Zaxcom will return the warranty repaired item s via two day delivery within the United States at their discretion If overnight service is required a FedEx or UPS account number must be provided to Zaxcom to cover the shipping charges Please note a great resource to troubleshoot your gear is the Zaxcom Forum http www zaxcom com forum Warranty Limitations Zaxcom s limited warranty provides that subject to the following limitations each Product will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will conform to Zaxcom s specification for the particular Product Limitation of Remedies Your exclusive remedy for any defective Product is limited to the repair or replacement of the defective Product Zaxcom may elect which remedy or combination of remedies to provide in its sole discretion Zaxcom shall have a reasonable time after determining that a defective Product exists to repair or replace a defective Product Zaxcom s replacement Product under its limited warranty will be manufactured from new and serviceable used parts Zaxcom s warranty applies to repaired or replaced Product for the balance of the applicable period of the original warranty or thirty days from the date of shipment of a repaired or replac
10. 1 000 100 000 t If the encryption code is turned on the ZaxNet transmitted audio will be encrypted and can only be listened to if the receiver has the matching encryption code entered When receiving an audio signal and the codes do not match all that will be heard is white noise or silence So if using encryption make sure the matching receiver has the same code These two sets of numbers are formed into a single six digit encryption code which provides a total of 16 777 216 possible combinations Please note that both of these codes should be set to 000 for normal un encrypted operations To adjust the encryption code 1 Momentarily press the MENU key to advance to the next character 2 To change the designated character press the INC or DEC key 3 To exit this page press and hold the MENU key for 1 second 21 Zaxcom ZFR 200 300Manual Recording Media Media While any size card will work we recommend using a 4GB Micro SD card We also recommend that you buy a brand name card such as Transcend SanDisk You should always buy your cards from a reputable dealer because counterfeit cards exist and can cause recording issues We also recommend that a card is tested before taking them out into the field Here is a simple testing procedure to determine if the card will function correctly 1 Format the card in the transmitter Power cycle the unit Record at least 20 minutes of audio to a card with no time code source Loo
11. LOOP RECORD mode is enabled e PLAY The ZFR is playing back an audio file Time Code Display is based on the current mode e When stopped Displays the location where playback will start e During playback Displays the current location as the segment plays back e While recording Displays the time code that is being recorded as it is coming from the internal time code generator Segment Number e In record mode shows the current record segment e In playback mode shows the segment being played back Please note the maximum number of recording segments that can be recorded on any one card regardless of the size of the card is 256 Zaxcom ZFR 200 300 Manual Main Menu Navigating the Main Menu e Press the MENU key to enter the menu e To advance to the next menu press the MENU key again Exiting the Main Menu e To exit the menu at any time press and hold the MENU key for 1 5 seconds Main Menu Microphone Gain Adjust GAIN 20dB The microphone gain is adjusted from this menu This page displays the gain setting in decibels and a meter that indicates the audio signal The meter is displayed horizontally from left to right If the ZFR is a stereo unit and it is set to stereo mode two meters will be displayed one for each channel Please note the gain while in stereo mode is applied to both sources High Pass Filter HIGH PASS OFF The high pass filter is turned on and adjusted from this menu Th
12. USER MANUAL Published October 7 2015 Software Version 8 99E ZFR200 300 Small Body Pack Recorder 4 4 OVERVIEW sisncsscccccsccccccessacccoscsaccosessadastescecvesesaccosessadaseescaccsosscecduecsesnecscasdoossecasousssdesosessecacuessaasosessasesesssis 4 SYSTEMI EEA TURES iurat 4 KNOWING YOUR 2 200 300 ccsssecccsssssceccccsssecccnsesecsncssececussseecauessssccusesseccuessesccessseccussssseausssseauseseeees 5 HOME SCREEN EXPLAINED cocesseeceacsisoeessiscenssus soenvescbescsecdedoesss pteescvecoosesesndeevessobeetecssbecsesseeoeses 7 IVIAINE MIEN T O E E E EE ATE A E A T E T E A ATE E N EEN ATTE N EA 8 NAVIGATING THE BVI END 8 EXITING THEMAIN MENU ist acct ek eerie ie eatin ed Sees O E ot Oe laa a i aa Cac ee 8 WICROPHONE A oe a ccc Rta Ns cis R UEA 8 HIGHIPASS FILTER EO NO PO 8 TIMECODE FRAME RATE kN is ta Nahe Nace Aa Rae ot a St tet 8 TSG AW ODE SELEC ic ac ea the a Da CM ie ale Ca ath ee a eds ale Ca ce 9 TINIE CODE SOURCE SEL bg Beaches i E A tag 9 SDCARD goa We IN PY 10 EE ING cet Tas ge ete a ct hs 10 LOCK 11 EXTENDED MEN cose oosesbeeovessenecssdy socvceseboceceoseueseteveecssesssonsestebous
13. ZaxNet transmitter Transmit only mode The ZaxNet transceiver will only transmit ZaxNet TC and audio and will NOT receive wireless TC or ZaxNet commands Receive then Transmit mode After boot up the ZaxNet transceiver will search for a ZaxNet signal for the selected time so it can receive and lock time code before it begins to transmit TC and confidence audio This menu adjusts the mode of the ZaxNet IFB transceiver and how long after power up it will search for ZaxNet time code before it begins transmitting IFB audio for monitoring purposes This is necessary if you want your transmitter to lock to ZaxNet time code before you use your ZaxNet transmitter to send confidence audio Please note that after changing this setting you must power cycle the ZFR ZaxNet Receive Frequency Set RXFREQ 2 403 RXFREQ 2 403 RX SIGNAL 28 When the ZaxNet receiver is receiving a ZaxNet signal you will see ZaxNet receive frequency and RX shows that ZaxNet is being received ZaxNet signal strength meter Signal strength This is where the ZaxNet receive frequency is set The ZaxNet receive frequency is the frequency that the ZaxNet receiver will get its wireless time code and remote control commands on This frequency will need to match the frequency of the corresponding ZaxNet transmitter The ZaxNet transmitter can be with QIFB Nomad TRX900CL or IFB100 200 The TRX can also receive ZaxNet time code from a TRX transmitter o
14. ally go out of transmit mode for approximately 1 second as it searches for ZaxNet time code e The settings are NEVER or any interval between 10 and 999 seconds IFB Transmit Power Level TX POWER 7 This is where the power level of the ZaxNet transmitter is set e The power settings any interval between 0 and 7 with 7 being the highest 14 Zaxcom ZFR 200 300 Extended Menu IFB Record Beep IFB RECORD BEEP OFF The IFB record beep is an audible beep that is heard on the ZaxNet confidence audio only When the record beep is set to ON and the ZFR is recording the audio sent to the ERX via ZaxNet will have an audible beep in 20 second intervals giving you conformation that the ZFR is indeed recording The beeps will only be heard in the ERX and will not be recorded on the card Power Up Mode POWER UP MODE LOCKED This menu sets what happens to the keys on the face of the ZFR after power up e LOCKED After power up has completed the transmitter will automatically go into lock mode and the keys will be locked to prevent accidental changes to the settings e UNLOCKED After power up the keys will remain unlocked If you are using this mode you can always lock the keys by going in to the lock screen in the Main Menu Please note to unlock the keys at any time simultaneously press the MENU and INC keys SD Card Format This menu will only appear if a card was inserted prior to booting up PRESS UP KEY 5X
15. approximately three seconds to recognize the TC The screen displays TIME CODE followed by JAM when it is recognized When the word JAM disappears the time code input source can be disconnected and normal operation can be resumed Please Note that when using the microphone input connector the audio level of the time code signal needs to be between 30 and 10 dBFS on the unit s meter Any level above 10 may cause clipping which will prevent proper reading of time code Zaxcom ZFR 200 300 Manual Main Menu SD Card Format This menu will only appear if a card was inserted prior to booting up PRESS UP KEY 5X TO ERASE CARD The Micro SD card is erased and formatted from this menu Please note that even though many cards are sold preformatted you must format the card in the ZFR prior to any recording Only cards formatted in the ZFR will work properly Before formatting the card you may want to name the ZFR When you name the ZFR that name is included in the recorded file names By naming the ZFR it makes it easier to differentiate files from different recorders So for example you can name the card with the talents name or any other unique identifier The card name menu is located at the end of the extended menu To Format an SD Card 1 With the power off insert the memory card into the media slot with the card label to the back of the unit Press the card all the way in until it clicks Power up the transmitter and advan
16. cause clipping which will prevent proper reading of time code Mute Time Code Transmission Until Jammed MUTE TC UNTIL JAMMED OFF If this menu sets is set to ON the ZaxNet transmitter will not broadcast time code over ZaxNet until it receives and jams its own internal time code generator This prevents the ZFR from sending incorrect time code to another device 16 Zaxcom ZFR 200 300 Extended Menu Group ID Set REMOTE CONTROL GROUP ID 1 Group ID sets the ZFR to a GROUP that will be controlled via ZaxNet So for example a ZFR set to Group 1 will be controlled by a ZaxNet transmitter set to Group 1 and a Group 2 ZFR will be controlled by a Group 2 ZaxNet transmitter This allows a group of recorders to be controlled 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 Most users leave this set to 1 on all of their Zaxcom products Group codes can be set from 1 to 99 Unit ID Set REMOTE CONTROL UNIT CODE ALL The unit code assigns a unique number identify the ZFR within a particular group This allows individual ZFR s in the same group to be independently controlled So for example if you want to control the gain for each ZFR independently you would set the unit id on each ZFR to a different number Unit codes can be set to ALL or be assigned any number from 1 to 200 17 Zaxcom ZFR 200
17. ce to this menu Press the INC key 5 times You will see FORMATTING FAT 32 displayed on the screen After about a minute the ZFR will displays SUCCESS or FORMAT FAILED ERROR If SUCCESS appears power cycle the ZFR If you see FORMAT FAILED ERROR try to re format the card and if it fails again it is not advised to use that card in the recorder NOW BW Time Left on Card TIME LEFT 20H TIME USED 4H This page displays the remaining record time left on the card and the time already recorded on the card Please note that this page will not be displayed if the card was not inserted prior to boot up 10 Zaxcom ZFR 200 300 Manual Main Menu Lock Page LOCK 5 Countdown clock starting at 5 seconds LOCKED 01 02 34 01 After the ZFR locks This page enables a lock function to prevent any accidental key presses When you land on this page the countdown clock will begin After 5 seconds the ZFR will lock and the display will indicated that it is LOCKED followed by the time code If you exit this screen before the 5 seconds is up the transmitter will not lock To Unlock the ZFR e Simultaneously press the MENU and INC keys Or Powering down the unit will clear the lock 11 Zaxcom ZFR 200 300 Extended Menu Extended Menu High Pass Filter HIGH PASS OFF The high pass filter is turned on and adjusted from this menu The high pass filter range is 70Hz 220Hz and ca
18. cessesecessesseussessececessecsssssecssseesoner 24 TWO WIRE MICROPHONE tetett tts ttt ease eeeeeeeeeeaeaaseeeeeeeeeaeaaaasaeeeeeeaeaaags 24 THREE WIRE MICROPHONE CONFIGURATION tett Eres 24 STEREO MICROPHONE CONFIGURATION i 24 BALANCED LINE LEVEL AND TIME CODE 2 25 STEREO LINE LEVEL FOR STEREO ZRF RECORDERS aai hektarit iadaaa 25 PRODUCT SUPPORT i 2 OOREEN EAA TEA EE 26 27 ZAXCOM WARRANTY POLICY AND 28 Zaxcom ZFR 200 300 Manual Overview ZFR Overview The Zaxcom ZFR Zaxcom Flash Recorder is a small recorder that is the same size as Zaxcom wireless transmitter and can accept standard lavaliere microphones A stereo ZFR can accept two lavaliere microphones 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 The ZFR can be set that after power up it will jam time code
19. e high pass filter range is 70Hz to 220Hz and can be adjusted in 10Hz increments Time Code Frame Rate Set TIMECODE 23 98 GEN 01 02 34 01 This menu is where the time code frame rate is set The ZFR will lock to and record all standard time code frame rates e 23 98 24 25 29 97DF 29 97DF 30 DF 30 NDF Zaxcom ZFR 200 300 Manual Main Menu TC Jam Mode Select TC JAM MODE AUTO JAM NORMAL When using record run time code this menu controls if the ZFR will go into record when it receives a record run time code e AUTO JAM NORMAL The ZFR will continuously jam time code via ZaxNet e AUTO LOAD REC RUN The ZFR will continuously jam time code via ZaxNet and will start and stop the recording if the unit is receiving record run time code In this mode the ZFR will go into record mode when it detects rolling time code And will stop when the time code stops If time code is lost because the IFB signal is too weak the unit will not stop but will continue in whatever state it was in until the time code signal is restored Time Code Source Select TC SOURCE IFB RF This menu selects how the ZFR will receive its time code IFB The ZFR will receive time code via ZaxNet being broadcast from Nomad a IFB100 200 TRX9OOCL a TRX transmitter or ZFR recorder e AUDIO INPUT The ZFR with a proper cable will receive time code via the microphone input When time code is connected it takes the ZFR
20. ed Product whichever is longer Limitation of Damages Zaxcom s entire liability for any defective Product shall in no event exceed the purchase price for the defective Product This limitation applies even if Zaxcom cannot or does not repair or replace any defective Product and your exclusive remedy fails of its essential purpose No Consequential or Other Damages Zaxcom has no liability for general consequential incidental or special damages These include loss of recorded data the cost of recovery of lost data lost profits and the cost of the installation or removal of any Product the installation of replacement Product and any inspection testing or redesign caused by any defect or by the repair or replacement of Product arising from a defect in any Product In the United States some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the limitations above may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Your Use of the Product Zaxcom will have no liability for any Product returned if Zaxcom determines that e Product was stolen e asserted defect e 5 not present e Cannot reasonably be fixed because of damage occurring when the Product is in the possession of someone other than Zaxcom e 15 attributable to misuse improper installation alteration including removing or obliterating label
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22. ician for help Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Zaxcom Inc could void the user s authority to operate it 29
23. ing the ZFR will continue to record for the time set in the menu then it will close the file and stop recording 19 Zaxcom ZFR 200 300 Extended Menu Automatic Record After Boot up RECORD ON BOOTUP ON Record after boot up will let you set the ZFR to automatically go into record after the unit boots up e ON The ZFR will automatically start to record after it boots up e OFF The ZFR will wait for ZaxNet command or a manual record trigger to start recording ZFR Name Set NAME SN1234 This menu allows the name of the ZFR to be changed from the default name which is the unit s serial number The name entered into the unit becomes part of the name of the recorded audio files and is also included in the metadata of the BWF file Naming the unit aids in identifying the files from several different wireless The maximum Name length is 8 characters Any letter or number can be used To set change the ZFR 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 to set the name or you can cycle the power Hide Encryption Menu ENCRYPTION MENU HIDDEN This allows you to hide the encryption menu e HIDDEN the encryption menu doesn t appear when you cycle through the menu settings e ON the encryption menu will appear 20 Zaxcom ZFR 200 300 Extended Menu Encryption Code Set ID
24. iquid crystal display e Adjustable high pass filter e Lightweight rugged design e Integrated TC reader generator accurate to 1 frame in 6 hours e Efficient keypad for one handed operation e Integrated and encrypted IFB channel in recorder e Integrated ZaxNet Audio and Time Code Reception and Transmission ZFR200 Weight 3 0 oz 88 grams without battery Dimensions H x W x D 2 4 x 2 4 x 0 65 60 mm x 60 mm x 17 mm Internal Power Battery up to 5 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 Zaxcom ZFR 200 300 Manual Recorder Layout Knowing your ZFR200 300 ZFR200 ZFR300 Zaxcom ZFR 200 300 Manual Recorder Layout Power switch 2 Micro SD media slot nu BW To insert a Micro SD card start with the screen of the ZFR facing you turn the card so the finger contacts are facing you and pointing down towards the slot Insert the card into the slot and press it down until you here a slight click To remove the card press the card in until you hear the same click again Microphone Time Code input connector 3 pin Lemo LCD display Card key INC Record key e Pressing the key while in menu page will increase the parameters of that menu item While in the home screen press the key simultaneously with the card key
25. k at the main screen it should still be recording in segment 1 Spot check the playback audio Media Capacity The ZFR can use Micro SD cards ranging in size from 128 MB to 16 GB While any size card will work we recommend using 4GB cards Please note that regardless of the size of the card the ZFR will only be able to record up to 254 individual segments on any given card Available recording times are as follows 128 MB 45 minutes 256 MB 1 5 hours 512 MB 3 hours 1 GB 6 hours 2 GB 12 hours 4GB 24 hours 8 GB 48 hours 16 GB 96 hours Please note the ZFR will NOT record onto the card if e The card was not inserted when the ZFR was powered up f the card was removed while the power was ON f the LOW BATTERY is being displayed Recording Format The card is formatted using a FAT32 file system While recording the unit places all recorded audio in a single file on the media The files generated by the recorder zax format can only be recognized by Zaxcom s ZaxConvert program Using ZaxConvert you can transfer the file to create a Broadcast Wave or MP3 file This utility is available to anyone for free from the Zaxcom website http www zaxcom com software updates 22 Zaxcom ZFR 200 300 Manual Firmware Firmware Each unit is shipped with the latest firmware version installed As newer firmware becomes available it can be downloaded from the Zaxcom website http
26. lowing microphones Countryman EMW B3 B6 Sanken COS 11D DPA 4063 Wiring Diagrams The following 3 pin micro LEMO connectors mate with the microphone connector e FGB 00 303 CLAD 22 LEMO with a pull release e FVB 00 303 NLA LEMO with a twist release Regardless of the connector used it is recommended that the ground gets attached to the shell of the LEMO connector Two Wire Microphone Configuration Shell must be grounded Audio lt Shield Audio Power 3 pin micro LEMO From Mic Three Wire Microphone Configuration Please contact the microphone manufaturer Stereo Microphone Configuration 24 Zaxcom ZFR 200 300 Manual Wiring Diagrams Balanced Line Level and time code Input Mono line level and or timecode input Shield must be tied to ground 3 3V 3 Pin micro LEMO Stereo Line Level for stereo ZRF recorders Stereo line level input with pads Ground 3 Pin micro LEMO 25 Zaxcom ZFR 200 300 Manual Support Product Support Register your product with Zaxcom http zaxcom com support product registration Download the latest Firmware from http zaxcom com support updates Download the latest User Manuals from http zaxcom com support updates Submit Technical Questions at http www zaxcom com submit a technical question Submit information for Repair Services at http www zaxcom com support repairs Join the Zaxcom User Forum at http www zaxcom com fo
27. n be adjusted in 10Hz increments Record Format Set TX FORMAT MONO US This menu is for adjusting the recording mode on the ZFR recorder e US MONO This setting is used for mono recording e STEREO This setting is used if you have a stereo ZFR and are recording a stereo source Please note that you must reboot the ZFR after changing this setting IFB Voting Enable IFB VOTING NORMAL OFF This menu allows you to enable disable the IFB Voting function The purpose of IFB voting is to allow the ZFR s ZaxNet receiver 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 IFB transmitter at a different location and the ZaxNet receiver will choose the stronger signal To use the IFB voting feature just set the second IFB transmitters frequency to exactly 2MHz higher than the first frequency Please note that the IFB voting is only available if the IFB in the unit will never go into transmit mode So the IFB RX to TX mode needs to be set to normal RX and RX mode is not set to off 12 Zaxcom 2 200 300 Extended Menu Mode IFB RX TO TX OFF NORMAL RX IFB RX TO TX SECS TX ONLY IFB RX TO TX 20 SECS Receive only mode 4 The ZaxNet transceiver will only receive ZaxNet and NOT go into transmit mode Therefore no ZaxNet TC and or audio will be transmitted This shuts off the
28. r a TRX to send battery data to a QRX receiver and is not applicable in the ZFR Recording Mode Set RECORD MODE LOOP RECORD Record mode sets what the ZFR will do after you reach the file capacity of the card Regardless of this setting the card will only hold 256 files e NON LOOP RECORD recommended setting Once the card has filled up recording will stop and FULL will be displayed This prevents over writing any portion of the audio e LOOP RECORD Once the card has filled up the new audio will begin over writing the oldest audio on the card Allow IFB Remote Control ALLOW IFB REMOTE CONTROL ON If IFB remote control is set to on the ZFR will accept remote roll and gain changes commands via ZaxNet If IFB remote control is set to off the ZFR will not receive any ZaxNet commands Please note that if the ZFR is transmitting ZaxNet it will not receive remote control commands regardless of this setting Low Battery Stop Set LOW BATT STOP NEVER STOP LOW BATT STOP 5 MINUTES Low battery stop allows you to set the amount of time after a low battery warning occurs the on board recorder will close the current file and stop recording This is to prevent possible file corruption if the unit powers off and on due to a dead battery e NEVER STOP The ZFR will not stop recording unless manually stopped or the battery dies e Any interval from 1 to 99 minutes once the battery indicator starts blink a low battery warn
29. r another ZFR recorder that is transmitting ZaxNet on this frequency 13 Zaxcom ZFR 200 300 Extended Menu ZaxNet Transmit Frequency Set IFB TX FREQ 2 420 This is where the ZaxNet transmit frequency is set The ZaxNet transmit frequency is the frequency that the ZaxNet transmitter will broadcast time code and audio on for the purpose of confidence audio monitoring via an ERX receiver or Nomad Please note this transmitted audio is for quality control purposes and the expected range will be less than 20 feet IFB Receive Pulse Set This menu will only appear if IFB is set to go into transmit mode IFB RX PULSE The ZaxNet transceiver will stay in transmit mode and never go into NEVER receive mode RX PULSE In this example the ZaxNet transceiver will go out of transmit mode 600 SECS every 10 minutes You would use this setting if you are monitoring audio via an ERX receiver and you still want the ZFR to update time code This is where you set how often the ZaxNet transceiver will stop sending and search for time code when it is sending ZaxNet confidence audio When enabled this tells the ZaxNet transceiver to stop transmitting once every XXX seconds to go into receive mode so it can re jam its time code wirelessly via ZaxNet You would use this when you are using ZaxNet on the ZFR for confidence monitoring and you still want to update time code at set intervals When the ZFR searches for ZaxNet it will tempor
30. rum forum ph Join the Zaxcom Face Book User Group at https www facebook com groups 682199065139938 26 Zaxcom ZFR 200 300 Manual Specifications Specifications Audio Dynamic Range 104 dB Distortion lt 0 01 Frequency Response Mode 0 20 Hz 16 kHz T amp Mode 0 2 Hz to 16 kHz High Pass Filter Off or 70 to 220 Hz Steps 10 6 dB Per Octave Mic Power 3 3 VDC Mic Connector 3 Pin Micro LEMO Input Range 60 to 24 dBu Mic Impedance 4 7 ADC Bit Depth 24 Bits Time code Reader Generator Clock Accuracy 1 54 PPM 1 Frame Out in 6 Hours Time code Type SMPTE Time code Frame Rates 23 98 24 25 29 97NDF 29 97DF 30NDF 30DF Internal Recording Media Micro SD Card Flash Memory File Format ZAX Recording Time 96 Hours 16 GB Card 2 4 GHz ZaxNet Receiver RF Frequency Range 2 403 to 2 475 GHz RF Modulation Digital Spread Spectrum RF Frequency Step 0 001 GHz 1 MHz RF Bandwidth 1 MHz Channel Separation 2 MHz Sensitivity 96 dBm Physical ZFR 200 Weight 3 0 without battery Dimensions H x W x 0 2 4 x 2 4 x 65 Display Graphic LCD ZFR 300 Weight 3 1 without battery Dimensions H x W x 0 3 0 x 2 4 x 65 Display Graphic LCD Battery Life ZFR 200 Up to 5 Hours with 1 Lithium AA ZFR 300 Up to 12 Hours with 2 Lithium AA All Specifications are subject to change without notice 27 Zaxcom Warranty Policy and Limitations Zaxcom
31. s and opening or removing external covers unless authorized to do so by Zaxcom or an authorized Service Center accident or mishandling while in the possession of someone other than Zaxcom e Product was not sold to you as new Additional Limitations on Warranty Zaxcom s warranty does not cover Product which has been received improperly packaged altered or physically abused 28 FCC Notice NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference a residential installation The equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV techn
32. threshold the gain will be reduced 2 dB A higher ratio setting makes the compressor more aggressive THRESH Compressor Threshold Valid range to 96dB 1dB steps This sets the level in which gain reduction occurs CMP KNEE Compressor Soft Knee Valid range 20dB 1dB steps Sets the compressor s soft knee A soft knee reduces softens the audible change from uncompressed to compressed this is useful 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 a 1 2 0 expansion ratio means for every 1 dB below the expansion threshold the gain will be reduced 2 dB EXP THRESH Expansion Threshold Valid range to 96aB 1dB steps Sets the threshold above which gain reduction occurs REDUCE Expander Gain Reduction Valid range 0 to 36dB 1dB steps This sets the limit on the amount of gain reduction caused by the expander GAIN Make up Gain Valid range to In 1dB steps Gain is used to compensate for the gain reduction caused by 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 18 Zaxcom ZFR 200 300 Extended Menu Battery Type Set BATTERY TYPE NIMH QRX This menu is used fo
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