Reference [MIDI]
ZOOM HD8/HD16 157
You can specify whether MIDI Time Code (MTC) messages
used for synchronization will be transmitted.
Refer to steps 1 – 4 of “Basic procedure” to bring up the
indication “MTC” on the display and press the [ENTER] key.
Then turn the dial to select one of the following settings.
24 (24 frames/second)
25 (25 frames/second)
29.97 (29.97 frames/second, non-drop)
30 (30 frames/second, non-drop)
When the HD8/HD16 is running, MTC messages with the
respective frame per second setting are sent out.
Off (Transmission off)
MTC messages will not be transmitted.
MTC message output is based on recorder time information.
When using MTC to synchronize MIDI devices, the HD8/
HD16 always functions as MTC master. Set up the other
device to operate as MTC slave which receives MTC messages
and functions accordingly.
An example for synchronizing the HD8/HD16 with a
sequencer is shown below.
HINT
• MTC allows more precise synchronization than MIDI Timing
Clock messages.
• When MTC transmission is enabled, Timing Clock, Song
Position Pointer, and Start/Stop/Continue messages will all be
disabled.
You can select whether MIDI messages are output and
received via the MIDI IN/OUT connectors or the USB port.
The steps for this operation are different from the basic steps
for other MIDI operations.
1. From the main screen, press the [PROJECT/
UTILITY] key, and then use the cursor left/
right keys to bring up the indication
“SYSTEM” on the second line of the display.
2. Press the [ENTER] key.
The display indication changes as follows.
3. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the
indication “MIDI OUT” on the second line of
the display, and press the [ENTER] key.
The display indication changes as follows. You can now select
the MIDI input/output connector.
4. Turn the dial to select one of the following
settings.
MIDI I/O
MIDI messages are output and received via the MIDI IN/
OUT connectors (Default setting).
USB
MIDI messages are output and received via the USB port.
5. Press the [EXIT] key several times to return to
the main screen.

Turning MIDI Time Code (MTC)

messages on or off
MTC
MTC
Off
Off
MTC MIDI IN
HD8/HD16
MTC slave
Sequencer
MTC master MIDI OUT connector

Selecting the port to send/

receive MIDI messages

REC UTILITY 4/10
REC UTILITY 4/10
>SYSTEM
>SYSTEM
SYSTEM 1/7
SYSTEM 1/7
>FOOT SWITCH
>FOOT SWITCH
MIDI Out
MIDI Out
MIDI I/O
MIDI I/O