Zoom F8N User Manual

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Connecting with an UltraSync BLUE
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Functions added in Version 2.0

Starting with firmware version 2.0, the can connect via Bluetooth with an UltraSync BLUE made by Timecode Systems and receive time­code from it. Using UltraSync BLUE as the timecode master, up to four supported devices can share timecode from one UltraSync BLUE.
This function cannot be used with the downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.co.jp) and installed in the unit.
The regions. Be aware that using it in countries where certification has not been received could result in legal penalties.
Functions added in Version 2.0 / Contents
has received radio law certification in Japan, the USA, Canada and Europe (EU). This function may not be used in other countries and
when first shipped from the factory. To use this function, a software extension file must be

Contents

Functions added in Version 2.0 ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 02
Contents ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 02
Connecting with an UltraSync BLUE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 03
Disconnecting with the UltraSync BLUE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 04
Connecting with a different UltraSync BLUE ................................................................................................................................................................ 05
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Connecting with an UltraSync BLUE

F8n Multi Track Field Recorder
When the is connected to an UltraSync BLUE, it can receive timecode from the UltraSync BLUE and write it to recording files.
1. When the HOME screen is open, press and hold .
2. Use to select
press
.
3. Use to select
and press
“Searching ...” will appear on the display as the unit starts searching for a device to connect.
HINT
Searching can be canceled by pressing
If searching has been canceled, it can be restarted by selecting
“Pair” on the “Timecode” screen.
Yes
Timecode
.
, and
,
.
4. On the UltraSync BLUE, select the as the device
to connect.
When pairing (registration) completes, “Connected.” will ap-
pear on the
UltraSync BLUE Timecode
HINT
See the UltraSync BLUE operation manual for information about
how to select the device to connect.
Use the ble to make communication more reliable.
Even if communication with the UltraSync BLUE is interrupted during recording, timecode counted by the will be written to the recording file.
display.
and the UltraSync BLUE as close together as possi-
Connecting with an UltraSync BLUE
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Disconnecting with the UltraSync BLUE

Disconnecting the and the UltraSync BLUE will stop timecode recording. Pairing records will be retained even after
disconnection.
1. When the HOME screen is open, press and hold .
Disconnecting with the UltraSync BLUE
2. Use to select
Yes
, and
press
“Disconnected.” will appear, showing that disconnection has occurred.
.
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Connecting with a different UltraSync BLUE

F8n Multi Track Field Recorder
To receive timecode from an UltraSync BLUE other than the one connected to the , the current UltraSync BLUE pairing (regis­tration) must be forgotten and pairing with the other one must be conducted.
1. Press .
This opens the Menu screen.
2. Use to select
and press
.
3. Use to select
and press
.
4. Use to select
and press
.
TIMECODE
Timecode
Forget
,
,
,
4. Use to select
press
“Searching ...” will appear on the display as the unit starts search­ing for a device to connect.
HINT
Searching can be canceled by pressing
If searching has been canceled, it can be restarted by selecting
“Pair” on the “Timecode” screen.
.
Pair
, and
.
6. On the other UltraSync BLUE, select the as the
device to connect.
When pairing (registration) completes, “Connected.” will ap-
pear on the
HINT
See the UltraSync BLUE operation manual for information about
how to select the device to connect.
Use the ble to make communication more reliable.
Even if communication with the UltraSync BLUE is interrupted during recording, timecode counted by the will be written to the recording file.
display.
and the UltraSync BLUE as close together as possi-
Connecting with a different UltraSync BLUE
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