Zoom R4 MultiTrak - User Manual

Operation Manual
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Zoom R4 MultiTrak Specifications

General

Brand	Zoom
Model	R4 MultiTrak
Category	Recording Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Notes about this Operation Manual

Terms used in this manual

R4 overview

Functions of parts

Front and back

Details on front and back panel controls and indicators of the R4 unit.

Left, right and front sides

Right side

Describes ports and buttons on the right side of the R4.

Left side

Details ports and controls on the left side of the R4.

Front

Explains the input jack and controls on the front of the R4.

Overview of screens that appear

Home Screen

The main display shown during normal operation, playback, and recording.

Option Menu Screen

Accessed by holding a button, this screen offers access to various functions.

Settings Screen

Allows adjustment of various system parameters and effects.

Using menu screens

Menu screen operation example

Step-by-step guide on navigating through the R4's menu system.

Recording process

Making preparations

Inserting microSD cards

Instructions for correctly inserting and removing microSD cards into the R4 unit.

Supplying power

Installing batteries

Guide on how to install AA batteries into the R4 for power supply.

Connecting an AC adapter

Steps to connect the R4 to an AC adapter for continuous power.

Connecting input equipment

Connecting mics and guitars to INPUT A;B

Details on connecting microphones and guitars to the R4's input jacks.

Turning the power on;off

Turning the power on

Procedure for powering up the R4 unit.

Turning the power off

Instructions for safely shutting down the R4 unit.

Setting up when first turned on

Using the tuner

Using the tuner function

How to use the built-in tuner to tune instruments.

Tuner type options

Setting the rhythm (pattern;click)

Rhythm pattern types

Recording

Opening projects

Steps to open existing projects or create new ones on the R4.

Creating new projects

Guide on how to start a new project for recording.

Making input settings

Connecting input equipment

How to connect microphones and instruments to the R4 inputs.

Selecting tracks for recording

Assigning input sources to specific tracks for recording.

Monitoring input;playback sounds

Enabling stereo linking

Pairing adjacent tracks to function as a stereo pair.

Making track settings

Starting and stopping recording

Partially re-recording (punch-in recording)

Combining recorded tracks in a bounce track (bouncing)

Using effects

Using insert effects

Setting effects

Adjusting parameters for insert effects applied to inputs.

Using send effects

Adjusting the amount of Echo;Reverb

Setting the levels for Echo and Reverb send effects.

Adjusting Echo;Reverb parameters

Fine-tuning the parameters for Echo and Reverb effects.

Playing recordings

Starting and stopping playback

Instructions for initiating and halting audio playback.

Other playback operations

Details on using buttons for searching and navigation during playback.

Managing projects

Folder and file structure on microSD cards

Explains the organization of files and folders on the microSD card.

Opening the Project Menu

Changing project names

Duplicating projects

Deleting projects

Assigning files to tracks

Exporting projects as audio files

Deleting files

Using as an audio interface

For Windows

Specific setup instructions for using the R4 as an audio interface with Windows.

Connecting computers, smartphones and tablets

Making mix settings for input audio

Setting direct monitoring

Enabling latency-free monitoring of input signals.

Setting the bit depth

Configuring the bit depth for audio interface output.

Disconnecting from computers, smartphones and tablets

Transferring files to computers and other devices

Disconnecting from computers, smartphones and tablets

Managing microSD cards

Checking microSD card information

How to view information like remaining space on the microSD card.

Formatting microSD cards

Testing microSD cards

Making various settings

Setting the date and time

Adjusting the date and time, which is recorded with audio files.

Setting the type of batteries used

Setting display power saving

Setting the display brightness

Setting the function that automatically turns the power off

Restoring factory default settings

Managing the firmware

Checking the firmware versions

How to view the current firmware version installed on the R4.

Updating the firmware

Checking the latest information about the R4

Appendix

Troubleshooting

Common problems and solutions for recording and playback issues.

Block diagram

Specifications