Zoom H8 - Page 134

Other trouble
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Computer does not recognize it even though it is connected to a USB port
• Conrm that the operating system is compatible. (
→
www.zoom.co.jp)
• The operation mode must be set on the H8 to allow the computer to recognize the H8. (
→
“Using as an audio
interface” on page 104, “Using as a card reader” on page 113)
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Battery operation time is short
Making the following settings could increase the battery operation time.
• Set the correct type of batteries being used. (
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“Setting the battery type” on page 123)
• Turn unnecessary tracks off. (
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“Enabling tracks for recording” on page 25)
• Set the phantom power voltage to 24 V. (
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“Setting phantom power voltage” on page 30)
• Reduce the display brightness. (
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“Setting the display brightness” on page 125)
• Set the display to dim when not used for some time. (
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“Setting the display backlight” on page 126)
• Reduce the sampling rate used to record les. (
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page 45, “Setting the recording format” on page 86)
• Due to their characteristics, using nickel metal hydride batteries (especially high-capacity ones) or lithium bat-
teries should enable longer use than alkaline batteries when power consumption is high.
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