Zoom F8 - Setting Timecode Mode

TIMECODE
Setting timecode
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F8 Multi Track Field Recorder
Setting the mode
Make the following settings.
• Whether the
generates timecode or receives
external timecode
• Whether timecode continues running or not when not
recording
4. Use to select “ Mode ”, and
press
.
5. Use to select “ Mode ”, and
press
.
6. Use to select the mode,
and press
.
Setting value Explanation
Off
No timecode will be written to the recording file.
Timecode will not be output from the TIMECODE OUT jack.
Int Free Run
Internal timecode will be generated regardless of the
recording mode.
The internal timecode can be set manually using the
following menu items.
• MENU > TIMECODE > Timecode > Jam
• MENU > TIMECODE > Timecode > Restart
Timecode will always be output from the TIMECODE OUT
jack.
Int Record
Run
Internal timecode will be generated only when recording.
The internal timecode can be set manually using the
following menu items.
• MENU > TIMECODE > Timecode > Jam
• MENU > TIMECODE > Timecode > Restart
When switching from another mode, the internal timecode
will stop at the last value.
Int RTC Run
Internal timecode will be generated regardless of the
recording mode.
In the following situations, the internal timecode will be
synchronized (jammed) with the RTC (internal clock).
• At startup
• When Date/Time (RTC) changed (ΟP.17)
• When switching to this timecode mode
Timecode will always be output from the TIMECODE OUT
jack.
Ext
The internal timecode will chase the external timecode.
You can also enable the automatic generation of internal
timecode when there is no external timecode. (Ο P. 91)
Ext Auto Rec
The internal timecode will chase the external timecode.
You can also enable the automatic generation of internal
timecode when there is no external timecode. (Ο P.91)
Recording starts automatically when external timecode input
is detected. Recording stops automatically when external
timecode stops.