USER MANUAL

Published May 2016

Software Version Nomad 7.81
Touch 86.07

Nomad Touch
Power at Your Finger Tips

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 4

SETTING UP THE PC .............................................................................................................................. 4

CONNECTING TOUCH WITH NOMAD ............................................................................................. 5

UPGRADING NOMAD ............................................................................................................................ 5

NAVIGATING NOMAD TOUCH ........................................................................................................... 6

TOP MENU BAR ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
ACCESSING THE MAIN MENU ................................................................................................................................... 6

HOME SCREEN ........................................................................................................................................ 7

SELECTING THE TIME CODE SOURCE ......................................................................................................................... 8
SETTING THE TIME CODE RUN MODE ........................................................................................................................ 8
SETTING THE TIME CODE FRAME RATE ...................................................................................................................... 8
MANUALLY ENTERING TIME CODE AND USER BITS .................................................................................................... 9
TURRNING ON INCREMENTIAL USER BITS .................................................................................................................. 9
JAMMING TIME CODE AND USER BITS ........................................................................................................................ 9

SCENE AND TAKE MENU.....................................................................................................................10

INPUTTING SCENE AND TAKE METADATA ............................................................................................................... 10
INCREASING THE SCENE AND TAKE ........................................................................................................................ 10
SCENE AND TAKE LIST ............................................................................................................................................ 11
NAVIGATING THE SCENE AND TAKE LIST ................................................................................................................ 11

MOVIE SLATE INTERFACE...................................................................................................................11

NOTE MENU............................................................................................................................................12
INPUTTING NOTES ................................................................................................................................................. 12
NAVIGATING THE LIST OF NOTES ........................................................................................................................... 12
SELECTING A PRESET NOTE ..................................................................................................................................... 13
EDITING THE PRESET NOTE LIST .............................................................................................................................. 13

MAIN MENU ............................................................................................................................................14

OUTPUT MIX MENU .............................................................................................................................................. 15
Selecting the output bus .................................................................................................................................. 15
Routing inputs to the output bus..................................................................................................................... 15
Setting an input as pre or post fade................................................................................................................. 15
Setting the phase of an input ........................................................................................................................... 15
Engaging tone, slate and output compressors ................................................................................................. 16
TRACK MIX MENU ................................................................................................................................................. 17
Selecting the record track ............................................................................................................................... 17
Assigning audio to the record track ................................................................................................................ 17
Setting an input as pre or post fade................................................................................................................. 17
Setting the phase of an input ........................................................................................................................... 17
Engaging tone, slate, ISO attenuation and card compressors ......................................................................... 18

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 HEADPHONE MIX MENU ........................................................................................................................................ 19
Creating headphone presets ............................................................................................................................ 19
Naming a headphone preset ............................................................................................................................ 19
Assigning audio to a headphone preset ........................................................................................................... 19
Inverting phase ................................................................................................................................................. 19
TAPE MIX MENU .................................................................................................................................................... 20
Assigning audio to the tape IFB output ........................................................................................................... 20
Setting the phase .............................................................................................................................................. 20
MONO MIX MENU ................................................................................................................................................. 21
Assigning audio to the mono output ............................................................................................................... 21
Setting the phase .............................................................................................................................................. 21
RECORD ENABLES MENU ....................................................................................................................................... 22
Arming Tracks.................................................................................................................................................. 22
TRACK NAMES ...................................................................................................................................................... 23
Naming a track ................................................................................................................................................. 23
Preset track names .......................................................................................................................................... 23
Creating track presets ..................................................................................................................................... 23
Using a preset track name ............................................................................................................................... 23
HEADPHONE 2 MIX MENU ..................................................................................................................................... 24
Assigning audio to headphone 2 ...................................................................................................................... 24
Inverting phase ................................................................................................................................................. 24
INPUT CONFIGURE ................................................................................................................................................ 25
Selecting an input ............................................................................................................................................. 25
Adjusting an input parameter .......................................................................................................................... 25
SLATE .................................................................................................................................................................... 26
AUDIO PLAYER ...................................................................................................................................................... 27
Loading an audio file ........................................................................................................................................ 27
Playing an audio file .......................................................................................................................................... 27
Removing an audio file ..................................................................................................................................... 27
RX12 .................................................................................................................................................................... 28
TONE .................................................................................................................................................................... 29
FULL SCREEN ......................................................................................................................................................... 29
EXIT ...................................................................................................................................................................... 29

SETUP MENU ..........................................................................................................................................30

USB HUB OPERATIONS .......................................................................................................................31

USB HUB WIRING DIAGRAMS ................................................................................................................................ 32
Nomad to USB Hub – RS422 .......................................................................................................................... 32
RX12 to USB Hub – RS422 ............................................................................................................................. 33
FP8 to USB Hub – RS422 ................................................................................................................................ 34
Mix8 to USB Hub – RS422 .............................................................................................................................. 35

PRODUCT SUPPORT.............................................................................................................................36

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Nomad Touch Getting Started

System Requirements
Nomad Touch only operates on a Nomad 12 running software version 7.55 or higher. The Nomad will need to have a
MAIN REV version of 56 or higher. Please note the Touch software version will need to be matched with the Nomad
software version. The zip file will have both the Touch software and the Nomad software located in the same zip file.
The Nomad will need to be enabled to run Touch software by entering the proper code in the ENG advanced menu.

Setting up the PC
1. Download the zip file.
2. Unzip the file onto the PC desktop - the folder will be labeled TOUCH followed by the software date and version.
3. In the Zaxcom folder there is a subfolder labeled DRIVERS. There are three drivers in the folder that will need to

be installed on any PC that is running the Touch software.

Install Bonjour
 Double click on bonjoursdksetup-v3.0.exe

Install Serial Cable Driver

 Double click on Serial cable driver CDM 2.04.06.exe
 Select yes when prompted to allow OS_Detect to make changes to the computer.
Install RegFix
 Right click on RegFix.bat and select Run As Administrator
Please note that there may be no indication that the script ran. This is normal.
4. In the ZaxcomGUI folder find TouchRemote.exe and drag and drop it to the desktop while holding the ALT key
to create a shortcut. The resulting shortcut can be renamed to Touch.
5. Reboot the computer.
6. Run touch by selecting TouchRemote.exe - when running Touch for the first time windows will ask for
permission to run the file.
When the dialog box opens select MORE INFO and then select RUN ANYWAY to allow the software to run.
This will only be necessary the first time the software is being run.

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Nomad Touch Getting Started
7. Windows will then ask to have access to the network for MovieSlate integration. To do so click ALLOW ACCESS
TO PRIVATE NETWORKS.
8. If the Touch software is not communicating with Nomad, or if communication between the software and Nomad
is sluggish proceed to MAIN menu in the Touch software then select SETUP menu.
From the setup menu select the COM key. The COM number should change from AUTO to something like
COM3. If this does not change check the DEVICE MANAGER (swipe the PCs screen from right to left to get the
charms bar to show up, and then click the search icon and search for device manager).
From the control panel select PORTS to see if any COM ports are active.

Touch should show up anywhere between COM3 through COM8. If Oasis shows up as COM9 or higher right click
on the Oasis port, select PROPERTIES>PORT SETTINGS>ADVANCED and change the assignment to a lower COM
port number.

Connecting Touch with Nomad

Nomad Touch is supplied with a serial data cable and an audio cable that will connect the audio out of Nomad to the
PC audio input- this cable is used for feeding MP3 audio to the PC as well as creating a ground between Nomad and
the PC. Please note the ground is required for proper serial communications.
 Attach the Nomad end of the serial cable into Nomads serial port and the other end into the PC. Please note
that the Nomad end must be attached to Nomad and not the PC if this cable is reversed the chip in the cable
can be damaged and will need to be replaced.
 Attach the audio / grounding cable between Nomad and the audio input on the PC.

Upgrading Nomad
Nomad will need to have an upgrade code, specific to its serial number, entered so it can communicated with a
computer / tablet.
To Enter an Upgrade Code
1. Proceed to the ENG advanced setup menu and select UPGRADE CODE.

2. Using the multi-function keys on Nomad enter the upgrade code number that was supplied by Zaxcom.
Use a single press for numbers and a double press for letters.
3. When done press the menu knob to enter the code, if an error was made when entering the code the entire
code will need to be re-entered.
Please note the upgrade code is specific to the serial number entering random numbers can cause Nomad to
lock up.
4. Power cycle Nomad and proceed to the ABOUT NOMAD menu. If the upgrade was successful the model will
be NOMAD 12T

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Nomad Touch Navigating Nomad Touch
Navigating Nomad Touch
Top Menu Bar

The top menu bar of the Nomad Touch interface will allow quick navigation through the application. The top menu bar
is locked and is always available from all screens with the exception of the slate display.
 Home Key – Selecting the home key will navigate Nomad Touch directly back to the home screen.
 Back Arrow – Selecting the back arrow will navigate back to the previous screen or menu. The back arrow will
allow unlimited back navigation until the home screen is reached.
 Output Mix – Opens the output mix menu.
 Track Mix – Opens the track (card mix) menu.
 Record Enables – Opens the record enable menu for the primary card.
 Main Menu – Opens the main menu.

Accessing the Main Menu

Selecting the MAIN MENU key or the transport status key will
open the main menu. The transport status key can be tapped
at any point even if the Nomad is recording.

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Nomad Touch Home Screen
Home Screen

 Transport key - Displays the transport status of Nomads recorder. Clicking on the transport key is a short cut to
open the main menu.
 Headphone key - Displays the current headphone matrix being monitored. A quick click or press on the key will
advance to the next headphone setup. A press and hold will jump back one headphone preset.
 Battery - Displays the battery voltage of Nomad.
 Time Code - Displays the time code and is user selectable to show the time code from Nomads time code
generator or the time code from the primary card. When Nomad is recording the time code will turn red and when
playing back the time code will turn green. Clicking on the time code opens the time code menu.
 TLOC / Elapsed Time - Displays the time left on the primary card and time elapsed of the current file that is
recording.
 MP3 Key - Displays the MP3 record status and level meter. Tapping the MP3 key, when MP3 record is set to
manual record, will start the MP3 recorder within the computer or tablet.
The MP3 will be recorded to a folder on the desktop labeled “ZaxcomMP3”. The MP3 file name will follow the file
name set on Nomad and the time code will be received from Nomad and will be located in the ID3 file of the MP3.
Please note audio that will be recorded as an MP3 will need to be routed out of Nomad into the microphone in on
the computer.
 Sample Rate (SR) - Displays the sample rate that Nomad is recording. Tapping on the SR key opens the sample rate
menu to allow for adjustments to the sample rate.
 Frame Rate (FR) - Displays the frame rate that Nomad time code is set to. Tapping on the FR key opens the time
code menu to allow adjustments the frame rate.
 Pre Record - Displays the current pre-record time. Tapping the Pre Record key cycles through the pre-record time
settings.
 Cur - Displays the current segment number.
 Segs - Displays the total number of segments in the folder being recorded to.
 Folder - Displays the current record folder.
 Scene, Take and Note – Displays the scene, take and note metadata for the current segment that is being
recorded. Tapping on the scene, take and note keys opens the scene, take and note entry menu.
 Meters - User selectable to display the meters for either the card tracks or the output busses. To change the
meter view click on the box below meters.

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Nomad Touch Time Code Menu
Time Code Menu
The time code menu is accessed by tapping on the time code display on the home screen.

Selecting the time code source

Nomad Touch has the option to output and or display the
time code from the internal time code generator or use the
time code from the primary card. Tapping the T.C. OUT key
and the T.C. DISPLAYED key toggles the time code source
between Nomads time code generator and the time code
from the card.

Setting the time code run mode

Selecting the RUN MODE key will open a drop down menu
which allows the time code to be set to:
 Free Run Time Code
 Record Run Time Code
 Continious Jam All (time code and user bits)
 Continious Jam Time Code
 Continious Jam User Bits

Setting the time code frame rate

Selecting the FRAME RATE key will toggle through the time
code frame rates. All standard time code frame rates can be
selcted.

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Nomad Touch Time Code Menu
Manually entering time code and user bits
Selecting the ENTER TIME CODE key will open the time code
editor, and selecting the ENTER USER BITS key will open the
user bit editor.
From the editor enter the desired time code and user bits
then tap the green enter key to set the time code and user
bits.

Turrning on incremential user bits

Selecting the INC USER BITS key will toggle on and off the
incremential user bit feature. When the incremential user bit
is set to on the user bits will increase by 1 eveytime a new
take is recorded.

Jamming time code and user bits

 Select JAM T.C. to jam time code from an external source
connected to the time code in on Nomad.
 Select JAM U.B. to jam the user bits from an external source
connected to the time code in on Nomad.
 Select JAM DATE to jam the user bits from Nomads internal
calander.
 Select JAM TIME from the time code from Nomads internal
clock.

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Nomad Touch Metadata Menu
Scene and Take Menu
The note menu is accessed by tapping on the scene or take field on the home screen.

Inputting scene and take metadata

Selecting SCENE or TAKE key will open the text editor for the
respective item. The text editor is where the metadata will be
entered for the next take.
After the information is typed select the green ENT key to
enter the information. When recording begins the new scene
and take metadata will be automatically entered.

Increasing the scene and take

If the next scene or take is increasing by one number or
letter - selecting the INC SCENE or INC TAKE key will increase
the last number, or letter so the information does not need
to be re-entered.

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Nomad Touch Metadata Menu
Scene and take list
The scene and take list will display the previous scene and
take metadata. That scene and take metadata can be edited
directly from this list. Any changes to the scene and take will
be automatically made to the primary card. Please note if a
file has already been mirrored, and a change is made to the
scene or take, that segment will need to be re-mirrored for
the changes to be reflected on the mirror card.

Navigating the scene and take list

 The up and down arrow will scroll through the list.
 Selecting the LAST SEGMENT key will jump to the top of the
list.
 Selecting the ENTER SEGMENT will open a text editor so a
specific segment number can be entered. That segment
number will jump to the top of the list so the metadata
can be altered.

Movie Slate interface

Nomad touch will communicate scene and take information
with any Movie Slate app that is running on set. When the
scene and take data is received via Move Slate tapping on the
ACCEPT key will accept and input that metadata. The Nomad
touch application can also be set to always accept the scene
and take information by changing the CONTINUITY key from
APPROVE to ALLOW. This will grey out the accept key since any
incoming information will no longer need to be accepted.

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Nomad Touch Metadata Menu
Note Menu
The note menu is accessed by tapping on the note field on the home screen

Inputting notes
Selecting the note field will open the note text editor.
After the note information is typed select the green ENT key
to enter the information.

Navigating the list of notes

 The up and down arrow will scroll through the note list.
 Selecting the LAST SEGMENT key will cause the last recorded
segment to jump to the top of the list.
 Selecting the ENTER SEGMENT will open a text editor so a
specific segment number can be entered. That segment
number will jump to the top of the list so the note can be
altered.

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Nomad Touch Metadata Menu
Selecting a preset note
Nomad Touch the ability to store a list of preset notes.
To select from the list - when in the note menu select the
PRESET key to open the list then when the list is open simply
click the desired note.

Editing the preset note list

Select the PRESET key on the right side of the note menu to
open the preset note list. The note list has a longer field for
longer notes and a smaller field to the right for shorter notes.
Tap on the EDIT NOTES key to access the note edit mode.
When in edit mode the EDIT NOTES key will turn blue. Then
select the note position to be edited to open the text editor.
When done select the green ENT key.
To exit edit mode select the EDIT NOTES key again to close
edit mode.
To exit the note preset list select the BACK key.

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Nomad Touch Main Menu
Main Menu
To access the main menu – tap on the MAIN MENU key in the navigation bar or tap on the transport key.

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Nomad Touch Output Routing
Output Mix Menu
The output mix menu assigns the analog and digital inputs to Nomads 6 output busses.

Selecting the output bus

From the bottom of the output mix menu select the desired
output bus to be routed.

Routing inputs to the output bus

For the output bus select the input to be routed to it.
 Digital inputs 1 through 8
 Analog inputs 1 through 6
 Return inputs (analog inputs 7 through 10)

Setting an input as pre or post fade

Select the FADER key to toggle between pre and post fader.
After the fader key is set to the desired mode select the input
to be routed. If the fader key is set to pre-fade any input
selected will be set to pre-fade and if the fader key is set to
post-fade the input will be set to post-fade.
The input will show that it is set
post-fade (fader icon) or pre-fade
(no fader icon):

Setting the phase of an input

Select the PHASE key to toggle between normal and inverted
phase. When a source is select its phase is set to follow the
phase key setting. So if the phase is set to normal all sources
selected will have normal phase and if the phase is set to
inverted all sources selected will have its phase inverted.
When the phase is inverted on an assignment
a white line will be displayed across top of the
source.

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Nomad Touch Output Routing

Engaging tone, slate and output compressors

For each output bus the tone and slate and compressors can
be assigned by selecting the appropriate box.

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Nomad Touch Track Routing
Track Mix Menu
The track mix menu assigns the inputs and output busses to Nomads record tracks.

Selecting the record track

From the bottom of the output mix menu select the desired
track to be routed.

Assigning audio to the record track

For the selected record track choose what will be routed to it.
 Analog inputs 1 through 6
 Digital inputs 1 through 8
 Return inputs (analog 7 through 10)
 Output busses 1 through 4
If an input was assigned a name and or color, in the input
naming menu, the input number will be replace with that
name and color.

Setting an input as pre or post fade

Select the FADER key to toggle between pre and post fader.
After the fader key is set to the desired mode select the input
to be routed. If the fader key is set to pre-fade any input
selected will be set to pre-fade and if the fader key is set to
post-fade the input will be set to post-fade.
The input will show that it is set
post-fade (fader icon) or pre-fade
(no fader icon):

Setting the phase of an input

Select the PHASE key to toggle between normal and inverted
phase. When a source is select its phase is set to follow the
phase key setting. So if the phase is set to normal all sources
selected will have normal phase and if the phase is set to
inverted all sources selected will have its phase inverted.
When the phase is inverted on a white line
will be displayed across top of the source.

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Nomad Touch Track Routing

Engaging tone, slate, ISO attenuation and card

compressors
For each card track slate, tone, ISO attenuation and the
compressors can be assigned to that card track by selecting
the appropriate box.
Please note the amount of ISO attenuation is set in the
settings menu and is global for all tracks that ISO attenuation
is enabled on. The ISO attenuation setting in the track mix
menu only engages the ISO attenuation for that track.

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Nomad Touch Headphone Routing
Headphone Mix Menu
The headphone mix menu assigns what is routed to the 12 headphone presets.

Creating headphone presets

From the headphone mix menu select a preset and enable
that preset. Enabling the preset allows that preset to be
shown when cycling through the headphone selections. If
a preset is not enabled that preset will not be shown when
cycling through the headphone selections.

Naming a headphone preset

Each preset can be optionally named for easy
identification. To name the preset click on the preset
number – this will open a text editor. In the editor input
the name and press the green ENT key when done.

Assigning audio to a headphone preset

For each preset choose the card tracks, output buses,
return inputs or ZaxNet return. Clicking on the selection will
cycle through and assign it to L (left ear), R (right ear), LR
(both left and right ear) for that preset. Multiple items can
be routed simultaneously.

Inverting phase
Select the PHASE key to toggle between normal and inverted
phase. When a source is select its phase is set to follow the
phase key setting. So if the phase is set to normal all sources
selected will have normal phase and if the phase is set to
inverted all sources selected will have its phase inverted.
When the phase is inverted on a white line will be displayed
across top of the source.

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Nomad Touch Tape Mix Routing
Tape Mix Menu
The tape mix menu assigns the record tracks, output busses and return inputs to Nomads tape / IFB (ZaxNet) output.

Assigning audio to the tape IFB output

Select the appropriate record track, output bus or return
input to be routed to the tape / IFB output.

Setting the phase

Select the PHASE key to toggle between normal and inverted
phase. When a source is select its phase is set to follow the
phase key setting. So if the phase is set to normal all sources
selected will have normal phase and if the phase is set to
inverted all sources selected will have its phase inverted.
When the phase is inverted on an assignment a white line will
be displayed across top of the source.

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Nomad Touch Mono Mix Routing
Mono Mix Menu
The mono mix menu assigns the record tracks, output busses and return inputs to Nomads mono output.

Assigning audio to the mono output

Select the appropriate record track, output bus or return
input that to be routed to the mono mix output.

Setting the phase

Select the PHASE key to toggle between normal and inverted
phase. When a source is select its phase is set to follow the
phase key setting. So if the phase is set to normal all sources
selected will have normal phase and if the phase is set to
inverted all sources selected will have its phase inverted.
When the phase is inverted on an assignment a white line will
be displayed across top of the source.

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Nomad Touch Record Enables
Record Enables Menu
The record enable menu is where the 12 record tracks are
armed to record on Nomads primary card.

Arming Tracks
Clicking on a track will toggle between arming and disarming
the track. If the track was named and or assigned a color,
and that track is an ISO record track - meaning a single
source is routed to the track - that name and color will be
displayed in lieu of the track number. If multiple items are
routed to that track the track number will be displayed.

 If a track has something routed to it, and it is not armed,

DISARMED will be displayed and it will not record.

 If a track has something routed to it, and it is armed,

ARMED will be displayed and will record.

 If a track has nothing routed to it that track will display NOT

ROUTED and will be grayed out and will not record.

 If a track has nothing routed to it, and is armed, ARMED n/r

(armed not routed) will be displayed and will record an
empty track

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Nomad Touch Track Names
Track Names
From the track name page all 12 card tracks can be named
and color coded. The name entered here will be used in the
metadata and will appear in the meters for that input.

Naming a track
Select the track to be named. This will open the text editor.
After the track is named press the green ENT key. To
optionally color code the input select a color and drag the
color to the track.

Preset track names

Nomad Touch has 12 preset track names that can be created
and color coded.

Creating track presets

 Select on one of the 12 preset boxes to open the text
editor.
 Enter the desired name using the text editor.
 To optionally color code the preset select the color and
drag to the preset.

Using a preset track name

 Drag and drop the preset name to the desired input.

Removing a track name or preset track name

 Drag and drop a blank box on the box to be removed.

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Nomad Touch HP2 Routing
Headphone 2 Mix Menu
The headphone mix menu assigns what is routed to the headphone 2 output.

Assigning audio to headphone 2

Choose which card tracks, output buses, return inputs to
assign to the headphone 2 output. Clicking on the selection
will cycle through and assign it to L (left ear), R (right ear),
LR (both left and right ear). Multiple items can be routed
simultaneously.

Inverting phase
Select the PHASE key to toggle between normal and inverted
phase. When a source is select its phase is set to follow the
phase key setting. So if the phase is set to normal all sources
selected will have normal phase and if the phase is set to
inverted all sources selected will have its phase inverted.
When the phase is inverted on a white line will be displayed
across top of the source.

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Nomad Touch Input Configure
Input Configure
Selecting INPUT CONFIG opens the setup page for the 10 analog
inputs (6 Mic/Line, and 4 line level returns) and 8 AES digital
inputs.
From the input configure menu the following items can be
adjusted (plese note the AES input configuration currently only
allows for trim adjustments).
 Mic / Line input select (not available for return inputs)
 Engage 48 volt phantom power (not available for return
inputs)
 Input phase invert
 Input delay adjust
 Notch filters engage and adjust
 High pass filter engage and adjust
 Adjust and link input compressor settings.
Please note the compressor setings are global and
adjustments made to one input will be reflected to all
the inputs that has the compressor engages

Selecting an input
Use the up and down arrow on the side of the input name to
toggle through the inputs.

Adjusting an input parameter

 Select an item to be adjusted.
 That selection background will change to green and an up
and down arrow wil appear on either side of the item.
 Use the arrows to adjust the peramaters.
 Tapping and holding on a parameter will open a text editor
box so that a specific number can be entered.
 When done click on that setting, or select another item, to
turn the item back to grey.

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Nomad Touch Slate

Slate
Selecting the SLATE key will open the time code slate. The
time code slate can be used to display the metadata and
visually sync the cameras to Nomads time code.
The metadata that appears in the slate is generated from the
information that has been inputed for that scene and take.
To exit the slate display tap on the Zaxcom logo on the top
right corner of the slate.

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Nomad Touch Audio Player
Audio Player
Nomad Touch features an integrated audio player. Audio can
selected directly from the tablet or computer that is running
the Nomad Touch software. The audio player can store and
playback 14 audio files. The playback audio can be routed
back to Nomad or to an external speaker or IFB.

Loading an audio file

 Select LOAD FILE.
 A file explorer box will open on the tablet or computer.
 Select the audio file to be loaded.
 After a file is selected “choose buttons to assign” will be
displayed on the bottom of the screen.
 Assign audio to any of the 14 keys by selecting the key. If
desired that file can be saved to multiple positions by
simply selecting multiple keys.
 Press the DONE key when finnished.

Playing an audio file

 After an audio file is loaded select the number of the file
to be played.
 The name of the chosen file will be displayed in the
player.
 Use the transport controls to navigate through the file.
 Optional in and out cue points can be set for each file by
selecting the MARK IN and MARK OUT keys during
playback. The cue points can be adjusted by tapping the +
and – icon located within the key.

Removing an audio file

 Select DELETE FILE.
 The bottom of the screen will display “choose buttons to
delete”
 Secect the position, or positions, to be cleared.
 Press the DONE key when finished.

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Nomad Touch RX12
RX12
Nomad Touch can interface with the Zaxcom RX12 receiver.
When attached the RX12 information can be displayed
within the Nomad Touch when selecting RX12

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Nomad Touch Main Menu
Tone
Use the TONE key to toggle Nomads tone generator on and off.

Full Screen
The FULL SCREEN key allows the Nomad Touch application
to be toggled out of full screen mode.

Exit
Use the EXIT key to close the Nomad Touch application.
Nomad Touch will save its settings upon closing.

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Setup Menu

 Sample Rate - Adjust the sample rate of Nomads recorder.

 Tone Level - Adjusts the tone level of Nomads tone generator.
 Pre Record - adjust the prerecord time for nomad.
 MP3 Record
 Nomad Follow - The MP3 recorder will follow Nomads recorder - so if Nomad goes into record / stop the MP3 will
go into record / stop.
 Manual - The MP3 recorder will need to be independently triggered to record using the MP3 key on the home
screen.
 Meters - Sets the number of record track meters that will be displayed on the home screen.
 Meter Bridge -
 Serial - Sets the serial port the computer communicates to the Nomad on.
 ISO Attenuation - Adjusts the amount of ISO attenuation that will be applied to the record tracks that have ISO
attenuation enabled. ISO attenuation can be set to OFF -6, -12, -18 or -24dB.
 Pan Follow - Enables the output bus assignments for busses 1 and 2 to be copied to additional output busses. Pan
follow can be set to 3-4, 5-5 or 3-6.
 ZaxNet - Future feature.
 Window Frames - Locks the display setup and removes the frames around the menus.
 Save Layout - Saves the display set up.
 About Touch - Displays the Touch software version.

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Nomad Touch USB Hub
USB Hub Operations
The Nomad Touch application has software that allows a standard USB hub to be connected so that Nomad, an FP8
or Mix8, and an RX12 can all communicate with Nomad Touch simultaneously.
The hub plugs directly into the tablet or computer that is running the Nomad Touch application, then using properly
wired interconnects cables, Nomad, Mix8 or FP8 and an RX12 can plug into the hub.

System Requirements
 Nomad 12T running software version 7.81 or higher.
 Nomad Touch software 0.88.07 or higher running on a windows 8 or 10 computer or tablet.
 USB hub - USB3.0 should work but USB2.0 is recommended.
 Interconnect cables (see: Hub wiring document below)

Launching the hub software

In the Nomad Touch setup menu set the SERIAL PORT to auto.
Then within the Nomad Touch software folder find the batch file labeled
touch+hub.cmd and select this file which will launch the hub software and
the Nomad Touch application. A shortcut for this file can be created and
placed on the desktop.

ZaxHub Program Window

The ZaxHub program window will run in the background and
display what devices are communicating via the USB hub. Touching
the gear on the upper right corner of the window will open a do
not use bin. Any un-needed devices that the ZaxHub is trying to
communicate with can be dragged into the bin.
It is advised to first run the ZaxHub software without any cables
plugged into the USB hub. If at that point any com ports appear in
the hub program window they should be dragged into the do not
use box.

If the ZaxHub program window needs to be accessed while Nomad

Touch is operating select FULL SCREEN off in the main menu to
minimize the Nomad Touch application without exiting it.

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Nomad Touch USB Hub
USB HUB wiring diagrams
Nomad to USB Hub – RS422
Parts: FTDI 232 Cable - http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?WT.z_se_ps=1&keywords=768-1015-nd
USB Type A Male Connector (2 parts) - http://www.l-com.com/usb-type-a-usb-connector
http://www.l-com.com/usb-type-a-usb-hood-black-lszh

Note:
 R1 is optional. Without this resistor the Nomad may have trouble powering on if the PC is applying power to Nomad’s serial
port.
 There is no ground wire on Nomad’s serial port so ground must be connected elsewhere. If Nomad and the PC are powered
by the same power supply that should be sufficient.

FTDI 232 CABLE USB TYPE A

MALE MALE
Plugs into USB Hub Plugs into Nomad
Black (ground) Shell (ground)
Brown No Connection
Red* No Connection
Orange PIN 4**
Yellow PIN 2**
Green No Connection
*Caution ensure that the red wire does not short to ground
**Add 1K Resistor between the orange cable and pin 4

USB Male Type A Pin Numbering (Hub End)

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Nomad Touch USB Hub
RX12 to USB Hub – RS422
Parts: FTDI 232 Cable - http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?WT.z_se_ps=1&keywords=768-1015-nd
USB Type A Male Connector (2 parts) - http://www.l-com.com/usb-type-a-usb-connector
http://www.l-com.com/usb-type-a-usb-hood-black-lszh

Note:
 R1 is optional. Without this resistor the RX12 may have trouble powering on if the PC is applying power to the RX12’s serial port.
 There is no ground wire on the RX12’s serial port so ground must be connected elsewhere. If the RX12 and the PC are
powered by the same power supply that should be sufficient.

FTDI 232 CABLE USB TYPE A

MALE MALE
Plugs into USB Hub Plugs into RX12
Black (ground) Shell (ground)
Brown No Connection
Red* No Connection
Orange PIN 1**
Yellow PIN 3**
Green No Connection
*Caution ensure that the red wire does not short to ground
**Add 1K Resistor between the orange cable and pin 4

USB Male Type A Pin Numbering (Hub End)

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Nomad Touch USB Hub
FP8 to USB Hub – RS422
Parts: RSS422 Cable - http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/USB-RS422-WE-5000-BT/768-1082-ND/2441370
USB Type A Male Connector (2 parts) - http://www.l-com.com/usb-type-a-usb-connector
http://www.l-com.com/usb-type-a-usb-hood-black-lszh
USB Type A female to female adaptor - https://www.computercablestore.com/usb-adapter-usb-a-female-to-female

Note:
 FP8 panels with serial numbers 1127 and lower will need the 100ohm resistor modification.
(See: Zaxcom service bulletin – FP8 MODIFICATION FOR USE WITH PH HUN GUI SOFTWARE)
 There is no ground wire on the FP8 (Nomad’s) serial port so ground must be connected elsewhere. If the FP8 (Nomad) and
the PC are powered by the same power supply that should be sufficient.

RSS422 CABLE USB TYPE A

MALE MALE
Plugs into USB Hub Plugs into FP8 cable
Black (ground) Shell (ground)
Brown No Connection
Red PIN 3*
Orange PIN 2*
Yellow PIN 4*
Green No Connection
Blue No Connection
White PIN 1*
Grey No Connection
*Add 20ohm resistor between cable and pin
** Requires USB female to female adaptor

USB Male Type A Pin Numbering (Hub End)

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Nomad Touch USB Hub
Mix8 to USB Hub – RS422
Parts: RSS422 Cable - http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/USB-RS422-WE-5000-BT/768-1082-ND/2441370
DB9 Male Connector (2 parts) - http://www.l-com.com/d-sub-insertion-type-d-sub-connector-db9-male
http://www.l-com.com/d-sub-assembled-d-sub-hood-kit-db9-hd15-metal?cmp=PAT

RSS422 CABLE DB9

MALE MALE
Plugs into USB Hub Plugs into Mix 8
Black (ground) Pin 5
Brown No Connection
Red PIN 8
Orange PIN 9
Yellow PIN 6
Green No Connection
Blue No Connection
White PIN 1*
Grey No Connection

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Nomad Touch Support
Product Support
Register your product with Zaxcom: http://zaxcom.com/support/product-registration/
Download the latest Firmware from: http://zaxcom.com/support/updates/
Download the latest User Manuals from: http://zaxcom.com/support/updates/
Submit Technical Questions at: http://www.zaxcom.com/submit-a-technical-question
Submit information for Repair Services at: http://www.zaxcom.com/support/repairs
Join the Zaxcom User Forum at: http://www.zaxcom.com/forum/forum.php
Join the Zaxcom Face Book User Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/682199065139938

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