SD card installation
NOTE
• If you must change an SD card while the power
is on, please follow the specific procedures
described on page 69.
• When inserting or ejecting an SD card make sure
the [POWER] switch is OFF. If you insert with the
[POWER] switch ON, your data might be lost.
• If you cannot insert a card into the slot, you
may be trying to insert it in the wrong direction
or upsidedown. Try again with the correct card
orientation. If you force it in, you might break the
card.
• If an SD card was previously used with a
computer or a digital camera, you must format it
in the R16 before using it.
• If no SD card is inserted, [REC] and [UNDO/REDO]
keys will not function in RECORDER MODE.
Connections
Refer to the instructions on this page when you connect instruments, microphones, audio equipment or
a computer to the R16.
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8
7
6
3 4
R L
Use the [METRONOME] switch to set
whether the metronome is output to
only the [PHONES] jack or also to the
[OUTPUT] jacks.
You can connect cables with XLR and monaural phone plugs (balanced or
unbalanced) to the INPUT jacks.
1) Stereo system, speakers with
built-in amplifiers, etc.
When connecting speakers, be
sure to turn off the system’s power
beforehand.
Connecting them with the power on
could cause damage.
8) AC adapter
Make sure to use a
ZOOM AD-14 adapter
designed for this unit.
7) Connecting two R16s
By connecting two R16s
together, you can record
16 tracks simultaneously.
2) Microphones
In order to supply phantom power
to a condenser microphone, first
connect the microphone to [INPUT
5/6] and then turn the [PHANTOM]
switch ON.
4) Guitar/Bass
Use [INPUT 1], which can handle
high impedance, when you directly
connect a passive-type electric guitar
or bass, and turn the [Hi-Z] switch
ON.
5) Built-in microphones
These microphones are useful for
recording drums indirectly and
recording a band. When you turn the
[MIC] switch ON, the sounds will be
input into INPUT 7 and 8.
3) Other equipment with stereo
outputs
When using a synthesizer or a
CD player with stereo outputs, for
example, be sure to connect its left
output jack to an odd number [INPUT]
jack on the R16 and its right output
jack to an even number [INPUT] jack
on the R16.
OUTPUTS INPUTS
Right side
panel
USB memory
Rear panel
6) Connecting a computer by USB
Connecting to a computer, you can
send audio files and projects directly to
and from the R16. You can also use the
R16 as an audio interface and a control
surface for DAW software.
If these messages about
SD cards are shown
• “No Card”: No SD card is detected. Make sure an
SD card is inserted properly.
• “Card Protected”: The SD card write-protection
lock is closed, preventing rewriting. To release it,
slide the switch away from the lock position.
• “SD Card Format?”: The inserted card is not
formatted for the R16. Press the [ENTER] key to
format it. (Ref. P.70)
Always turn the [POWER] switch OFF first
(ordinary use)
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1) Turn the [POWER] switch
OFF and detach the cover of
the SD card slot.
2
Unlock the SD card
write-protection.
2) Insert an SD card
(write-protect unlocked)
into the slot.
To eject: Push the card in
first to eject it.
Prevent unwanted removal of an SD card
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First remove the screw beside
the slot, and then screw it into
the screw-hole in the SD card
cover.