Zoom F8n Pro 8-Input / 10-Track Multitrack Field Recorder - Manual (Page 304)

Other trouble
Computer does not recognize it even though it is connected to a USB port
• The operation mode must be set on the F8n Pro to allow the computer to recognize the F8n Pro.
(→ Using as an audio interface (Audio Interface) )
Battery operation time is short
Making the following settings could increase the battery operation time.
• Set the power supply used correctly. (→ Setting the power supply used (Power Source) )
• Turn unnecessary tracks off. (→ Selecting inputs )
• Turn unnecessary outputs off. (→ Disabling outputs (Output On/Off) )
• Set the phantom power voltage to 24V. (→ Setting the voltage )
• Disable phantom power during playback. (→ Disabling phantom power during playback )
• Turn timecode off if not using it. (→ Setting the mode )
• Reduce the LED brightness. (→ Setting the LED brightness (LED Brightness) )
• Reduce the display brightness. (→ Making display settings (LCD) )
• Set the display to dim when not used for some time. (→ Making display settings (LCD) )
• Reduce the sampling rate used to record files. (→ Setting the sampling rate (Sample Rate) )
• Due to their characteristics, using nickel metal hydride batteries (especially high-capacity ones) or lithium
batteries should enable longer use than alkaline batteries when power consumption is high.
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