Zoom R20 - User Manual

Operation Manual
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Zoom R20 Specifications

General

Type	Digital Multitrack Recorder
Simultaneous Recording Tracks	8
Sample Rate	44.1 kHz
Bit Depth	24-bit
EQ	3-band EQ per channel
Inputs	8 XLR/TRS combo jacks
Phantom Power	+48V
Effects	Reverb, Chorus, Delay
Storage	SD card (up to 1TB)
USB	USB 2.0
Display	4.3-inch color touchscreen
Power Supply	AC adapter
Outputs	2 x TRS, 1 x Stereo Headphone

Summary

Functions of Parts - Top Panel

Touchscreen Interface and Navigation

Touchscreen Operation Basics

Explains basic gestures, scrolling, and character input methods on the touchscreen.

Initial Setup and Device Power

SD Card Insertion and Management

Guides on inserting, removing, and checking the status of SD cards.

Powering the R20 On;Off

Step-by-step instructions for starting up and shutting down the device.

Setting Date and Time

Configuring the device's internal clock for accurate file timestamping.

Project Creation and Management

Opening and Creating Projects

Steps to load existing projects or create new ones using templates or custom settings.

Project Settings Configuration

Modifying tempo, time signature, and other project-specific parameters.

Saving and Importing Projects

Backing up projects to USB flash drives and loading them onto the R20.

Metronome and Click Track Features

Metronome Setup and Sounds

Enabling the metronome, setting precount, and selecting desired sounds.

Recording Audio and MIDI

Recording Preparation and Input Setup

Enabling and Starting Recording

Recording Synth Tracks with MIDI Keyboards

Using Internal Rhythm Loops

Track Editing and Manipulation

Setting Track Types

Region Editing Basics

Waveform and Note Editing

Track Editing Operations

Audio Processing and Effects

Applying Send and Insert Effects

Adjusting Effect Parameters

Using Compressor, Limiter, and Gate

Mixing, Playback, and Mastering

Playing Back Projects

Mixing and Level Adjustments

Controlling track volumes, panning, muting, and soloing for the mix.

Mixing Down Projects

Exporting the final mix as a stereo WAV file to the SD card.

Using Markers for Song Structure

Adding, Moving, and Deleting Markers

Audio Interface and Computer Connectivity

Installing Audio Interface Drivers

Driver installation procedures for Windows computers to use the R20 as an audio interface.

Connecting to Computers and Devices

Making Audio Interface Settings

Using Guitar Lab Software

Connecting R20 to Computer for Guitar Lab

MIDI Keyboard and System Settings

Connecting and Using MIDI Keyboards

SD Card and Storage Management

Checking SD Card Information

Testing and Formatting SD Cards

Device Maintenance and Updates

Restoring Default Settings (Factory Reset)

Resetting the device to its original factory default settings.

Firmware Management (Checking and Updating)

Troubleshooting and Specifications

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Resolving common operational problems and errors encountered with the R20.