Zoom H1n Service Manual

Operation Manual

You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use.

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Copying or reprinting this manual in part or in whole without permission is prohibited.

Usage and Safety Precautions

In this operation manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions that you must read to prevent
accidents. The meanings of these symbols are as follows.

WARNING

Something that could cause serious injury or
death

CAUTION

Something that could cause injury or damage to
the equipment

Other symbols used

An action that is mandatory An action that is prohibited

WARNING

Operation with batteries

■

Use 2 commercially-available AAA batteries (alkaline dry cell batteries, NiMH batteries or lithium dry cell

batteries).

Carefully study the warning indications of the batteries before use.

Always keep the battery and SD card covers closed during use.

Alterations

■

Do not open the case or modify the product.

CAUTION

Product handling

■

Do not drop, bump or apply excessive force to the unit.

Be careful not to allow foreign objects or liquids to enter the unit.

Battery handling

■

Installbatterieswiththecorrect+/−orientations.

Usethespeciedbatteries.

 Donotusenewandoldbatteriestogether.Donotusebatteriesofdierentbrandsortypestogether.

Remove the batteries when the unit will not be used for a long time.

 Ifaleakoccurs,thoroughlywipethebatterycaseandbatteryterminalstoremovetheleakeduid.

Operating environment

■

Do not use in extremely high or low temperatures.

Do not use near heaters, stoves and other heat sources.

Do not use in very high humidity or where it could be splashed by water.

Do not use in places with frequent vibrations.

Do not use in places with much dust or sand.

Volume

■

Do not use at a loud volume for a long time.

Interference with other electrical equipment

■

In consideration of safety, the has been designed to minimize its emission of electromagnetic waves and to
suppress interference from external electromagnetic waves. However, equipment that is very susceptible to inter­ference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves could result in interference if placed nearby. If this occurs,

place the
With any type of electronic device that uses digital control, including the , electromagnetic interference could

cause malfunction, corrupt or destroy data and result in other unexpected trouble. Always use caution.

and the other device farther apart.

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Cleaning

■

Use a soft cloth to clean the exterior of the unit if it becomes dirty. If necessary, use a damp cloth that has been
wrung out well to wipe it.
Never use abrasive cleansers, wax or solvents such as alcohol, benzene or paint thinner.

Breakdown and malfunction

■

Iftheunitbecomesbrokenormalfunctions,immediatelydisconnecttheACadapter,turnthepoweroanddis­connect other cables. Contact the store where you bought the unit or ZOOM service with the following information:

productmodel,serialnumberandspecicsymptomsofbreakdownormalfunction,alongwithyourname,address

and telephone number.

Copyrights

■

• Windows® is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation.

• Mac OS is a trademark or registered trademark of Apple Inc.

• iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. (USA).

• The microSDHC logo is a trademark.

• Other product names, registered trademarks and company names in this document are the property of their
respective companies.

Note:Alltrademarksandregisteredtrademarksinthisdocumentareforidentication purposes only and arenot

intended to infringe on the copyrights of their respective owners.

Recording from copyrighted sources, including CDs, records, tapes, live performances, video works and broad­casts, without permission of the copyright holder for any purpose other than personal use is prohibited by law.
Zoom Corporation will not assume any responsibility related to infringements of copyrights.

FCC regulation warning (for U.S.A.)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer­ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio commu­nications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip­ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipmentoandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowing

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdierentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For EU Countries

Declaration of conformity

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Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing a ZOOM Handy Recorder (hereafter, " ").

The has the following features.

90° XY mic

The 90° XY mic captures three-dimensional images of sound.

This stereo mic uses a matched pair and can handle a maximum sound pressure of 120 dB SPL, enabling it to

record clearly without distortion even during band rehearsals and club performances.

Straightforward interface

The input level can be adjusted simply by turning a dial, and recording settings can be changed without compli-

cated procedures.

After learning it once, the simple user interface allows settings to be made without hassle.

Display with great visibility and language localization

The full-dot display allows the interface to change as needed.

Moreover, parameter names, messages and other information can be shown in the set language using the capa-

bilities of this display.

USB audio interface that uses asynchronous transfer

The asynchronous transfer system used is not impacted by computer jitter, enabling faithful reproduction of the

original sound.

Additional recording functions from other models

The features include automatic recording that monitors the input level to determine when to start, pre-recording

to prevent missing beginnings, and sound marks that are useful for synchronizing with external equipment.

The

also has a new self-timer function that is convenient when recording alone.

Overdubbing function

New sounds can be recorded over existing recordings nondestructively.

Since a new le is created and the original le is left unchanged, you can overdub without worrying about mis-

takes.

Advanced playback functions

Speed adjustment, A-B repeat, playback position skipping and other functions are useful for transcribing, study-

ing and learning pieces of music. This recorder is useful even after recording.

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Contents

Usage and Safety Precautions
Introduction
Names of parts
Display overview

Preparations

Providing power
Inserting microSD cards

Turning the power on/o

Setting the language shown
Setting the date and time
Preventing misoperation

Recording

Adjusting input levels
Selecting the recording format
Reducing noise
Setting the limiter
Recording
Using additional recording functions
Adjusting connected equipment levels (playing test
tones)
Overdubbing
Monitoring recording
Using external mics

Making various settings

Opening the SETTING screen
Setting the date format
Setting the display backlight
Adjusting the display contrast
Setting the type of battery used

Setting the Auto Power O function

Setting how the counter appears

Setting how les are named

Other functions

Formatting microSD cards
Testing microSD card performance
Checking the versions
Restoring default setting values

Updating the rmware

Adding languages

Troubleshooting

Specications

Playback

Playing recordings
Adjusting the volume
Using repeat playback
Deleting marks

Checking le information

Using additional playback functions

Working with les

Deleting les

Using USB functions

Connecting with other devices
Using as a card reader
Using as an audio interface

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Names of parts

■ Front

Built-in XY mic

①

Input volume dial

②

Display

③

LO CUT button

⑤

AUDIO button

④

LIMITER button

⑥

AUTO LEVEL button

⑦

REC button

⑧

⑩

⑫

⑭

Built-in XY mic

①

REC LED

STOP/OPTION button

REW button

Speaker

⑨

PLAY/PAUSE button

⑪

FF button

⑬

This has two crossing directional mics. This mic can record a three-dimensional sound with natural depth and

width.

Input volume dial

②

Use to adjust the input level.

Display

③

This shows various types of information.

AUDIO button

④

Use this to operate the function shown 1st from the left at the bottom of the display.

LO CUT button

⑤

Use this to operate the function shown 2nd from the left at the bottom of the display.

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LIMITER button

⑥

Use this to operate the function shown 3rd from the left at the bottom of the display.

AUTO LEVEL button

⑦

Use this to operate the function shown 4th from the left at the bottom of the display.

REC LED

⑧

This lights during recording. It blinks rapidly when the input sound level is high.

REC button

⑨

Use to start recording.

STOP/OPTION button

⑩

Use to stop le playback and show various functions.

PLAY/PAUSE button

⑪

Use to start and pause playback of recorded les.

REW button

⑫

Use to skip les and search backward to a playback position.

FF button

⑬

Used to skip les and search forward to a playback position.

Speaker

⑭

Sound is output here during le playback.

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■

Left and right sides

PHONE/LINE OUT jack

①

VOLUME buttons

②

MIC/LINE IN jack

③

microSD card slot

④

TRASH button

⑤

POWER

⑥

(HOLD) switch

USB port

⑦

PHONE/LINE OUT jack

①

This can output sound to headphones or a connected device.

VOLUME buttons

②

Use to adjust the volume.

MIC/LINE IN jack

③

A connected mic can be used to record. Mics that require plug-in power can be used with this jack.

microSD card slot

④

Insert a microSD card here.

TRASH button

⑤

Use to delete recorded les.

POWER (HOLD) switch

⑥

Use this to turn the power ON/OFF and to disable button operation.

USB port

⑦

Connect this to a computer or iOS device to use the

as an audio interface or card reader.

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Display overview

Recording Screen

File name

①

Status icon

②

Level meters

③

Function buttons

④

File name

①

This shows the name of the le being recorded.

Status icon

②

This shows the recording status.

Ready Recording Paused Overdubbing (→ "Overdubbing")

Level meters

③

These shows the current input levels.

Remaining battery charge

⑤

Counter

⑥

Clipping indicators

⑦

Function buttons

④

These show functions that can be set on the Recording Screen.

From left to right, these correspond to

Remaining battery charge

⑤

This shows the remaining battery charge. When the remaining battery charge becomes low,

replace the batteries (→

Counter

⑥

This shows either the current elapsed recording time or the remaining available recording time

(→

"Setting how the counter appears").

Clipping indicators

⑦

These appear lit when loud sounds are input. If the clipping indicators light, adjust the input level

(→

"Adjusting input levels") or set the limiter (→ "Setting the limiter").

"Using batteries") or connect an AC adapter (→ "Using an AC adapter").

,

,

and .

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Playback Screen

File name

①

Status icon

②

Progress bar

③

Number of selected

④

le/total number of les

Level meters

⑤

Function buttons

⑥

File name

①

This shows the name of the le being played.

Status icon

②

This shows the playback status.

Playing Paused Searching backward Searching forward

Jumping to the previous le/mark

Progress bar

③

Jumping to the next le/mark

This shows the current playback location.

Remaining battery charge

⑦

Counter

⑧

Remaining playback time

⑨

Clipping indicators

⑩

Number of selected le/total number of les

④

Level meter

⑤

These show the input levels of the playing audio.

Function buttons

⑥

These show functions that can be set on the Playback Screen.

From left to right, these correspond to

Remaining battery charge

⑦

,

,

and

This shows the remaining battery charge. When the remaining battery charge becomes low,

replace the batteries (→ "Using batteries") or connect an AC adapter (→ "Using an AC adapter").

Counter

⑧

This shows the playback time from the le beginning.

Remaining playback time

⑨

This shows the remaining time of the playing le.

Clipping indicator

⑩

These appear lit when the output levels are high.

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Preparations

Providing power

Using batteries

1. Turn the power o and then remove the battery cover.

Slide down
while pressing

2. Install the batteries.

3. Replace the battery cover.

NOTE

• Use only one type of battery (alkaline, NiMH or lithium) at a time.

• If the remaining battery power indicator becomes 0, turn the power o immediately and install new batteries.

• After installing the batteries, set the battery type correctly (→ "Setting the type of battery used").

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Using an AC adapter

1. Connect the cable of an AD-17 AC adapter to the USB port.

2. Plug the AC adapter into an outlet.

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Inserting microSD cards

1. Turn the power o and then open the microSD card slot cover.

2. Insert the microSD card into the card slot.

To remove a microSD card, push it further into the slot and then pull it out.

3. Close the microSD card slot cover.

NOTE

• Always make certain that the power is o when inserting or removing a microSD card. Inserting or removing

a card while the power is on could result in data loss.

• When inserting a microSD card, be sure to insert the correct end with the top side up as shown.

• Recording and playback are not possible when a microSD card is not loaded in the .

• To format a microSD card, see "Formatting microSD cards".

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Turning the power on/o

Turning the power on

1. Slide toward .

This turns the power on and opens the Recording Screen.

NOTE

• The rst time you turn the power on after purchase, you must set the language
(→ "Setting the language shown") and the date/time (→ "Setting the date and time").

• If “No SD Card!” appears on the display, conrm that a microSD card is inserted properly.

• If “Invalid SD Card!” appears on the display, the card is not formatted correctly. Format the microSD card
(→ "Formatting microSD cards") or use a dierent microSD card (→ "Inserting microSD cards").

Turning the power o

1. Slide toward .

NOTE

Keep sliding the switch until "Goodbye See You!" appears.

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Setting the language shown

Set the language shown on the display.

1. While pressing , turn the power on.

This opens the SETTING screen.

2. Use and to select "Language", and press .

3. Press or to select the language to use, and press .

This completes setting the language.

HINT

The rst time you turn the power on after purchase, this screen opens automatically.

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Setting the date and time

Set the date and time so the recorder can add this data to recording les.

1. While pressing , turn the power on.

This opens the SETTING screen.

2. Use and to select "Date/Time", and press

3. Use and to select "Set Date/Time", and press

.

.

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4. Use and to move the cursor.

HINT

The rst time you turn the power on after purchase, this screen opens automatically after you set the language

used.

5. Use and to change the value selected by the cursor.

6. Press .

This completes setting the date and time.

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Preventing misoperation

Misoperation during recording can be prevented by using the HOLD function to disable use of the buttons.

Activating the HOLD function

1. Slide to HOLD.

Deactivating the HOLD function

1. Slide back to the middle.

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Recording

Adjusting input levels

Adjusting levels manually

1. Turn the input volume dial.

HINT

• Adjust so that the peak level stays around −12dB.

• If the sound distorts even when you lower the input level, try changing mic positions and adjusting the output

levels of connected devices.

• To cut noise from wind and other sources during recording, see "Reducing noise".

• To stop input signal clipping, see "Setting the limiter".

NOTE

If the REC LED is blinking, the sound could be distorted, so lower the input level.

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Using automatic level adjustment

This function automatically adjusts the input level according to the input signal.

1. Press to select ON.

NOTE

When automatic level adjustment is ON, turning the input volume dial has no eect.

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Selecting the recording format

The recording format can be selected in consideration of audio quality and le size.

1. Press to select the recording format.

The display shows the selected recording format and the remaining possible recording time.

The following recording formats can be set.

Setting Recording format Audio quality File size

96k

24bit

48k

24bit

48k

16bit

44.1k
16bit

MP3

320k

MP3

256k

MP3

192k

MP3

128k

MP3

48k

96 kHz/24-bit WAV

48 kHz/24-bit WAV

48 kHz/16-bit WAV

44.1 kHz/16-bit WAV

320 kbps MP3

256 kbps MP3

192 kbps MP3

128 kbps MP3

48 kbps MP3

High

↑

↓

Low

Large

↑

↓

Small

NOTE

• WAV format is better for recording when audio quality is important.

• Since the MP3 format uses compression, the audio quality is reduced, but the le size is smaller. This is

convenient when you want to save large amounts of recordings and use less space on the microSD card, for
example.

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Reducing noise

This function can reduce low-frequency noise, including wind and vocal pops.

1. Press to set the cuto frequency.

HINT

Select OFF, 80Hz, 120Hz or 160Hz as the frequency.

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Setting the limiter

The limiter can prevent distortion by controlling input signals that have excessively high levels.

1. Press to select ON.

NOTE

When the input sensitivity is high (input volume dial is set to a large value), noise will be more noticeable when
the signal level is low.

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Recording

1. Press .

The following operations are possible during recording.

Pause/resume

Add a mark

NOTE

• Marks are used as cue points. During playback, press or to jump to a mark position.

• When recording is paused, a mark will be added automatically at that point.

• Up to 99 marks can be added to each recording.

• If the le size exceeds 2 GB during recording, a new le will be created automatically and recording will

continue without pause.

Press

Press

2. Press .

This ends recording.

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Using additional recording functions

When the Recording Screen is open, press to enable use of additional recording functions.

Recording automatically (AUTO REC)

Recording will start automatically when the input level exceeds the set value.

1. While pressing , press to set the recording starting level.

HINT

The input level can be set to O, −48 dB, −24 dB, −12 dB or −6 dB.

2. Press .

This will start automatic recording standby.

HINT

You can press again to start recording immediately.

3. Press to end recording standby or stop recording.

NOTE

This cannot be used with the SELF TIMER function. When automatic recording is enabled, the self timer will
be disabled.

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Capturing audio before recording starts (PRE REC)

The input signal can be captured for about 2 seconds before is pressed. This is useful when a performance

starts suddenly, for example.

1. While pressing , press to turn it ON.

2. Press .

This starts recording the input signal from 2 seconds earlier.

NOTE

This cannot be used with the SELF TIMER function. When PRE REC is enabled, SELF TIMER will be disabled.

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Recording with the SELF TIMER

Recording starts automatically after the set time passes.

1. While pressing , press to set the timer.

HINT

The timer can be set to OFF, 3SEC, 5SEC or 10SEC.

2. Press .

This starts the self timer countdown, and the REC LED blinks.

HINT

During the countdown, you can press again to start recording immediately.

3. Press to end recording standby or stop recording.

NOTE

• This cannot be used with the AUTO REC function. When the SELF TIMER is enabled, AUTO REC will be
disabled.

• This cannot be used with the PRE REC function. When the SELF TIMER is enabled, PRE REC will be
disabled.

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Enabling the SOUND MARK function

Tone signals (sound markers) can be output from the LINE OUT jack when recording is started and stopped.

When recording audio for video with the

aligning audio and video easier.

, sending the output signal to the camera input can make

1. While pressing , press to turn it ON.

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Adjusting connected equipment levels (playing test tones)

When the is connected to a digital SLR camera or other external device, a test tone can be played to match

their output levels.

1. Minimize the input gain of the other device.

NOTE

If the automatic gain control function on the other device is on, turn it o.

2. Use an audio cable to connect the external mic jack of the other device with the PHONE/LINE OUT jack of

the

.

3. While pressing , press .

This plays a test tone from the PHONE/LINE OUT jack.

NOTE

Be careful of the volume if you are monitoring the sound with headphones, for example.

HINT

The test tone is a 1kHz sine wave at -6 dBFS.

4. Adjust the input gain of the other device.

While checking the audio level meter of the connected device, make small adjustments to the input gain

of that device until the audio signal level is about −6 dB.

5. Press .

This stops the test tone.

NOTE

See the operation manual of the other device for information about its operation.

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Overdubbing

You can record over a le as it is playing back and save it as a new le. This is convenient when, for example,

recording a performance one part at a time.

1. Press and to select a le.

2. While pressing , press .

This starts overdubbing.

3. Press .

This stops overdubbing.

NOTE

• The AUTO REC, PRE REC, SELF TIMER and SOUND MARK functions will be disabled.

• Overdubbing is not possible if the recording format of the le is MP3.

• Overdubbing will record a le with the same format as the original le.

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Monitoring recording

The sound being recorded can be monitored using headphones.

1. Connect headphones to the PHONE/LINE OUT jack on the .

2. Press and to adjust the monitoring volume.

HINT

The monitoring volume can be set from 0 to 100.

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Using external mics

A connected mic can be used to record sound.

1. Connect an external mic to the MIC/LINE IN jack on the .

2. Press .

This starts recording.

NOTE

• The built-in XY mic is disabled when an external mic is connected.

• The can supply plug-in power if the connected mic uses it.

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Playback

Playing recordings

1. Press and to select the le for playback.

2. Press .

The following operations are possible during playback.

Pause/resume

Search forward

Search backward

Add a mark

Jump to the next mark (if one exists)

Play the next le (if no mark exists)

Jump to the previous mark (if one exists)

Play the previous le (if no mark exists)

HINT

• Marks are used as cue points.

• If you press after the last mark during playback, the next le will be played.

If you press before the rst mark during playback, the previous le will be played.

Press

Press and hold

Press and hold

Press during playback

Press

Press

3. Press .

Playback stops and the Recording Screen opens.

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Adjusting the volume

1. Press and .

HINT

• The volume can be adjusted separately for the speaker and headphones.

• The volume can be set from 0 to 100.

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Using repeat playback

Just the le currently playing or all the les saved on the microSD card can be played back repeatedly.

1. Press to set the repeat type.

The following repeat types can be used.

Setting value Explanation

OFF Every le from the selected one to the last one will be played back.

ONE The selected le will be played repeatedly.

ALL All les will be played back repeatedly.

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Deleting marks

Marks added to les can be deleted when not needed.

1. Pause playback.

2. Use and to jump to the mark that you want to delete.

The function button on the far left changes from "MARK" to "DELETE MARK".

3. Press .

4. Use and to select "Delete", and press .

The selected mark will be deleted.

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Checking le information

You can view a variety of information about the selected le.

1. Press and to select a le.

2. Press .

3. Check the le information.

Press and to change the page.

HINT

The information items that can be viewed are the date and time, the recording format, the le size, and the

recording length.

4. Press .

This reopens the Playback Screen.

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Using additional playback functions

Press to switch to Play Mode, which allows you to use functions that are useful for listening to passages

and transcribing words.

Adjusting the playback position precisely

The playback position can be adjusted a few seconds at a time.

1. Press on the Playback Screen.

This activates Play Mode.

2. Use and to adjust the playback position precisely.

Go back 3 seconds: Press

Go forward 10 seconds: Press

NOTE

If there is a mark before the amount of time, playback will stop at the mark position instead.

3. Press to exit Play Mode.

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Changing the playback speed

1. Press on the Playback Screen.

This activates Play Mode.

2. Press to change the playback speed.

HINT

The playback speed can be set to ×0.50, ×0.75, ×1.00, ×1.50 or ×2.00.

3. Press to exit Play Mode.

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Using sound eects

These eects can be applied to change the sound during playback.

1. Press on the Playback Screen.

This activates Play Mode.

2. Press to select the sound eect to use.

The following sound eects can be activated.

Setting value Explanation

OFF The sound will not be changed.

SPEECH This makes recordings of speeches and meetings sound better.

Vo CUT This cuts vocals.

BASS This cuts frequencies other than low frequencies.

ROCK This emphasizes low and high frequencies.

3. Press to exit Play Mode.

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Repeat playback of a set interval (A-B repeat)

Playback can be repeated between two set points.

1. Press on the Playback Screen.

This activates Play Mode.

2.

Press

You can also press and move the position during playback.

and to move the position where you want repeat playback to start.

3. Press to set the starting point.

"A" will appear at the set point.

4. Press at the point where you want repeat playback to stop to set the ending point.

"B" will appear at the set point, and repeat playback between the A and B points will start.

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5. Press to stop repeat playback.

6. Press to exit Play Mode.

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Working with les

Deleting les

Files that are not needed can be deleted.

1. Press and to select a le.

HINT

Files can be deleted on both the Recording Screen and the Playback Screen.

2. Press .

3. Use and to select "Delete", and press .

The selected le will be deleted.

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Using USB functions

Connecting with other devices

The can be used as a card reader or audio interface when the is connected to a computer, iOS device

or other equipment.

1. When the Recording Screen is open, use a USB cable to connect the and the other equipment.

The USB screen will open.

NOTE

A Lightning to USB Camera Adapter is necessary to connect an iOS device.

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Using as a card reader

You can use a computer to check the les saved on the microSD card and copy those les to the computer.

1. Press or on the USB screen to select "Card Reader", and press .

2. Use the computer to work with the les saved on the microSD card.

3. When you want to disconnect, use the computer to end the USB connection with the .

Windows: Select from "Safely Remove Hardware".

Mac OS: Drag the icon to the Trash and drop it.

NOTE

Always conduct computer disconnection procedures before removing the USB cable.

4. Press .

5. Use and to select "Exit", and press .

This ends card reader operation and reopens the Recording Screen.

6. Disconnect the USB cable from the and the other equipment.

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Using as an audio interface

input signals can be input directly to a computer, iOS device or other equipment, and playback signals on a

computer, iOS device or other equipment can be output from the .

1. Press or on the USB screen to select "Audio I/F", and press .

2. Use and to select the type of device, and press .

NOTE

After selecting "iOS", follow the instructions on screen and disconnect the cable once. Then, select "iOS"
again and reconnect the cable.

3. Use and to select the power source, and press .

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The following power sources can be selected.

Setting value Explanation

Bus Power Power is supplied from the connected device through the USB cable.

Battery

NOTE

When "iOS" is selected, power is supplied by the batteries in the . This screen will not be shown.

Power is supplied by the batteries in the
puter that has low USB bus power supply capability.

. Select this when connected to a com-

4. Monitoring playback signals from connected devices

5. To disconnect, while pressing , press .

6. Use and to select "Exit", and press .

This ends audio interface operation and reopens the Recording Screen.

7. Disconnect the USB cable from the and the other equipment.

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Enabling direct monitoring

This directly outputs the input signal from the before sending it to the computer or iOS device.

enables monitoring without latency

1. During audio interface operation, while pressing , press to turn it ON.

This

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Making various settings

Opening the SETTING screen

Various settings can be made on the SETTING screen.

1. While pressing , turn the power on.

This opens the SETTING screen.

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Setting the date format

The date format, which is used when adding dates to le names and when showing the date on the Playback

Screen, can be changed.

1. On the SETTING screen, use and to select "Date/Time", and press .

2. Use and to select "Date Format", and press .

3. Use and to select the date format, and press .

The following date formats can be used.

Setting value Explanation

YYMMDD Year, month, day order

MMDDYY Month, day, year order

DDMMYY Day, month, year order

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Setting the display backlight

The display backlight can be set to turn o after a specic amount of time without use.

1. On the SETTING screen, use and to select "LCD", and press .

2. Use and to select "Backlight", and press .

3. Use and to set the amount of time until the backlight turns o, and press .

The time until the backlight turns o can be set as follows.

Setting value Explanation

O The backlight always stays o.

On The backlight always stays on.

30 sec The backlight turns o if no operation occurs for 30 seconds.

1 min The backlight turns o if no operation occurs for 1 minute.

2 min The backlight turns o if no operation occurs for 2 minutes.

3 min The backlight turns o if no operation occurs for 3 minutes.

4 min The backlight turns o if no operation occurs for 4 minutes.

5 min The backlight turns o if no operation occurs for 5 minutes.

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Adjusting the display contrast

1. On the SETTING screen, use and to select "LCD", and press .

2. Use and to select "Contrast", and press .

3. Use and to adjust the contrast, and press .

HINT

This can be set from 1 to 10.

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Setting the type of battery used

Set the type of battery used so that the amount of remaining battery charge can be shown accurately on the

display.

1. On the SETTING screen, use and to select "Battery", and press .

2. Use and to select the battery type, and press .

HINT

The options are Alkaline, Ni-MH and Lithium.

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Setting the Auto Power O function

When operating with batteries, the power will automatically turn o if it is not used for a set amount of time.

1. On the SETTING screen, use and to select "Auto Power O", and press .

2. Use and to set the time until the power turns o, and press .

Setting value Explanation

O The Auto Power O function is disabled.

5 min The power will turn o automatically 5 minutes after the last button operation.

10 min The power will turn o automatically 10 minutes after the last button operation.

30 min The power will turn o automatically 30 minutes after the last button operation.

60 min The power will turn o automatically 60 minutes after the last button operation.

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Setting how the counter appears

The recording time shown during recording (counter) can be set to either the current elapsed recording time

(count up) or the remaining possible recording time (count down).

1. On the SETTING screen, use and to select "Rec Setting", and press .

2. Use and to select "Counter", and press .

3. Press or to select how it is shown, and press .

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Setting how les are named

The way that les are named automatically during recording can be changed.

1. On the SETTING screen, use and to select "Rec Setting", and press .

2. Use and to select "File Name", and press .

3. Use and to select the le name format, and press .

The following le name formats can be used.

Setting value Explanation

ZOOM****

YYMMDD-HHMMSS

NOTE

• If set to "YYMMDD-HHMMSS", les will be named with the date and time when recording started.

• When set to "YYMMDD-HHMMSS", the "Date Format" setting will be used (→ "Setting the date format").

Files are named with consecutive numbers from "ZOOM0001.WAV/MP3" to
"ZOOM9999.WAV/.MP3".

Files are named with the date and time, using a "YYMMDD-HHMMSS.WAV/MP3"
format.

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Other functions

Formatting microSD cards

A microSD card that has been purchased or formatted by a computer should be formatted for use with the .

1. While pressing , turn the power on.

This opens the SETTING screen.

2. Use and to select "SD Card", and press .

3. Use and to select "Format", and press .

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4. Use and to select "Execute", and press .

This formats the microSD card for use with the .

NOTE

• Before using microSD cards that have just been purchased or that have been formatted on a computer, they
must be formatted by the .

• Be aware that all data saved on the microSD card will be deleted when it is formatted.

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Testing microSD card performance

A microSD card can be tested for usability with the .

A Quick Test can be done in a short amount of time, while a Full Test examines the entire microSD card.

Conducting a Quick Test

1. While pressing , turn the power on.

This opens the SETTING screen.

2. Use and to select "SD Card", and press .

3. Use or to select "Test", and press .

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4. Use or to select "Quick Test", and press .

5. Use and to select "Execute", and press .

This starts a quick test of the microSD card.

6. Check the result when the test completes.

The result of the evaluation is shown.

NOTE

Even if a performance test result is "OK", there is no guarantee that writing errors will not occur. Use this infor­mation as a guide.

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Conducting a Full Test

NOTE

Use the AC adapter to supply power when conducting a full test (→ "Using an AC adapter").

1. While pressing , turn the power on.

This opens the SETTING screen.

2. Use and to select "SD Card", and press .

3. Use or to select "Test", and press .

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4. Use or to select "Full Test", and press .

The amount of time required for the full test will be shown.

5. Use and to select "Execute", and press .

This starts a full test of the microSD card.

HINT

You can press to pause and resume a test.

6. Check the result when the test completes.

The result of the evaluation is shown.

NOTE

Even if a performance test result is "OK", there is no guarantee that writing errors will not occur. Use this infor­mation as a guide.

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Checking the versions

You can check the rmware versions.

1. While pressing , turn the power on.

This opens the SETTING screen.

2. Use and to select "Version", and press .

3. Check the rmware versions.

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Restoring default setting values

The settings can be restored to their factory defaults.

1. While pressing , turn the power on.

This opens the SETTING screen.

2. Use and to select "Factory Reset", and press .

3. Use and to select "Execute", and press .

This starts resetting the .

After the settings are reset, the power will automatically turn o.

NOTE

Input level settings will not be reset.

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Updating the rmware

The rmware can be updated to the latest versions.

1. Install new batteries in the (→ "Using batteries") or connect the dedicated AC adapter

(→ "Using an AC adapter").

2. Copy the rmware update le to the root directory on a microSD card.

NOTE

Files for the latest rmware updates can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.co.jp).

3. Insert the microSD card into the (→ "Inserting microSD cards").

4. While pressing , turn the power on.

This opens an update execution conrmation screen.

5. Use and to select "Update", and press .

The rmware update starts.

NOTE

During the rmware update, do not turn the power o or remove the microSD card. Doing so could cause the

to become unstartable.

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6. After the rmware update completes, turn the power o.

NOTE

Executing a rmware update is not possible if the remaining battery power is low. Replace the batteries with

new ones (→ "Using batteries") or connect the AC adapter (→ "Using an AC adapter").

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Adding languages

By adding new languages, the language displayed by the can be changed.

1. Copy the le for the language you want to add to the root directory on a microSD card.

NOTE

Download language les from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.co.jp).

2. Insert the microSD card into the (→ "Inserting microSD cards").

3. While pressing , turn the power on.

This opens the SETTING screen.

4. Use and to select "Language", and press .

5. Use and to select "Add Language", and press .

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6. Use and to select the language you want to add, and press .

The selected language will be added.

HINT

Added languages will be deleted if the is reset (→ "Restoring default setting values").

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Troubleshooting

If you think that the is operating strangely, check the following items rst.

Recording/playback trouble

■ No sound is output/volume is low

• Conrm that the volume of the is not set too low (→ "Adjusting the volume").

• Check the volume of the computer, iOS device or other equipment connected to the .

■ Recorded sound cannot be heard or is very quiet

• Conrm that the mic is oriented in a suitable direction.

• Check the input level settings (→ "Adjusting input levels").

■ Recording not possible

• Conrm that the REC LED is lit (→ "Names of parts").

• Check the remaining recordable time with the recording time (counter) shown on the Recording Screen

(→ "Recording Screen").

• Conrm that a microSD card is loaded properly in the card slot (→ "Inserting microSD cards").

• If the HOLD function is on, buttons operations will be disabled. Disable the HOLD function

(→ "Preventing misoperation").

Other trouble

■ Computer does not recognize the even though they are connected by a USB cable

• Conrm that the OS of the connected computer is supported (→ "Connecting with other devices").

• The USB function must be set on the to allow the computer to recognize the

(→

"Connecting with other devices").

• Conrm that the USB cable being used is not just for charging.

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Specications

Recording media microSD/microSDHC cards (Class 4 or higher, up to 32 GB)

Recording formats WAV: 44.1 kHz/16-bit, 48 kHz/16-bit, 48 kHz/24-bit, 96 kHz/24-bit

MP3: 48 kbps, 128 kbps, 192 kbps, 256 kbps, 320 kbps

Display 1.25" monochrome LCD (96×64) with REC LED (red)

Inputs Built-in mic 90° XY stereo format, 120 dB SPL maximum input sound pressure

MIC/LINE IN Input connector: stereo mini jack

Outputs Combined line/headphone stereo mini jack

Built-in speaker 500 mW 8Ω mono speaker

USB microUSB

Power 2 AAA batteries (alkaline, NiMH or lithium)

Estimated continuous recording time using
batteries

External dimensions 50.0 mm (W) × 137.5 mm (D) × 32.0 mm (H)

Weight (main unit only) 60 g

−∞ dB – +39 dB input gain

−∞ dB – +39 dB input gain
2 kΩ or higher input impedance

plug-in power (2.5 V) supported

Mass storage class operation:
USB 2.0 High Speed

Audio interface operation:
USB class compliant

44.1/48kHz sampling rate, 16-bit depth, 2-in/2-out
Transfer method: asynchronous

AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5V/1A

About 10 hours (alkaline batteries, using built-in mic, 44.1 kHz/16-bit)
Note: The above value is approximate.
Note: The continuous battery operation time was determined using in-house testing
methods. It will vary greatly according to use conditions.

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www.zoom.co.jp

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