Zoom H4n User Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL

English

Special features of H4n

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Special features of H4n

* Please read this manual carefully to ensure comprehensive knowledge and proper use of the H4n.
After reading through it, please keep the manual for future reference

• An all-in-one handy recorder.

You can enjoy recording and creating your own music any time, anywhere with
the H4n.
The H4n has a very compact 280 g lightweight design, equipped with high quality
stereo condenser microphones arranged in an XY pickup pattern, a built-in speaker,
SD card recording, mixer and internal effects.

• Versatile eld recorder with multi-track capability.

The H4n is capable of recording in several different operation modes: <STE­REO mode> which is capable of high quality stereo recording; <4CH mode>
which can record 4 discrete channels simultaneously using the on-board mi­crophones and the external inputs; <MTR mode> which allows you to record
multiple tracks in multiple passes, overdubbing one or two tracks at a time. In
<STAMINA mode> you can record for up to 11 hours using batteries only.

• Newly designed XY stereo microphones allow variable
recording patterns from 90 to 120 degrees.

The H4n allows the user to adjust the angle of the onboard microphones to ad­dress a wider range of recording scenarios. If you want a wider area of sound,
you can set the microphones to 120 degrees. Or set them to 90 degrees for a
more focused sound source. Either way, the mics retain their XY configuration,
so you can record natural stereo sound with no phase cancellation.

• XLR-1/4-inch combo jacks allow direct connection of
any sound source.

We’ve loaded the H4n with a versatile array of input options to accommodate a
variety of recording sources. Any type of microphone (including condensers),
electric instrument (guitar, bass, keyboard) or line level source can be connected
to the H4n.

• It can be used as an Audio Interface/SD card reader for
a computer.

An onboard USB 2.0 Hi-Speed jack allows direct connection to a computer. You
can use it as an audio interface with built-in effects (sampling rate 44.1 kHz).
You can also use the H4n as an SD card reader for your computer. You can even
take the recorded files from your computer and create an audio CD using those
files as material in any DAW software.

• Other built-in functions: Tuner/Metronome/Karaoke.

The H4n can be used as a standard chromatic tuner. It is also capable of more
irregular tuning functions, like for a 7-string guitar or a 5-string bass, along with
others. The H4n has a metronome function convenient for practice and multi­track recording.
You can change playback speed between the ranges of 50% to 150%.
There are many other effects functions included, such as center cancel function
for stereo files, Karaoke function with variable key control, language learning and
voice training function

Thank you very much for purchasing our ZOOM H4n Handy Recorder (hereinafter abbreviated to H4n).
The H4n has the following special features.

The H4n is ideal for the following scenarios

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The H4n is ideal for the following scenarios

Piano recitals

Any field sound recordingRecording the meetings

Live performance recording

Vocal recording

The band practices

Recording acoustic guitar sound

Transfer analogue sound sources to digital sources

Drum practice recording

A table of contents

A table of contents

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Special features of H4n ����������������������� 001

The H4n is ideal for the following scenarios ��������������002

A table of contents �������������������������003

Safety precautions for users ��������������������� 006

Copyright warnings ������������������������� 007

Getting started

1-1 Recording flow using the H4n ������������������ 009

1-2 Easy recording guide [STEREO MODE] �������������� 011

2-1 Name and function of each part �����������������013

2-2 Included Accessories ���������������������� 015

3 Battery/Power setting ��������������������� 017

4-1 Power On and Off, How to use power and hold switch �������019

4-2 How to use the [REC] and transport control buttons �������� 021

4-3 How to use the track [1], [2], [3] and [4] buttons ���������� 022

4-4 How to use the input [MIC], [1] and [2] buttons ����������� 023

4-5 How to use REC LEVEL and VOLUME ��������������024

4-6 How to use [DIAL] and [MENU] buttons ��������������025

5-1 Insert a SD card ������������������������ 027

5-2 Set date and time <DATE/TIME> ����������������� 028

6-1 Setting up: How to connect external audio devices ��������� 029

6-2 Setting up: Built-in microphones �����������������030

6-3 Setting up: Built-in microphones /outside microphone with plug-in power �031

6-4 Setting up: INPUT [1], [2] connections and phantom power source �� 032

6-5 Setting up: USB connection, H4n used as an Audio Interface ���� 033

6-6 Setting up: USB connection, H4n used as a SD card reader ����� 035

6-7 Setting up: Built-in speaker �������������������036

7-1 About H4n modes �����������������������037

7-2 Selecting a <MODE> ���������������������� 038

7-3 Details about modes ���������������������� 039

8-1 <MODE> screens: STEREO and STAMINA modes ���������040

8-2 <MODE> screen: 4CH mode ������������������041

8-3 <MODE> screen: MTR mode ������������������ 042

8-4 <MODE> screen: MAIN MENU������������������043

9 Option: Remote control operation ���������������� 045

Operations

1-01 Setting / Recording: Set input source and recording level ����� 047

1-02 Setting / Recording: Recording in STEREO and STAMINA mode � � 049

1-03 Setting / Recording: Recording format <REC FORMAT> ����� 051

1-04 Setting / Recording: File name <FILE NAME> ���������� 052

1-05 Setting / Recording: Recording on 4CH mode ���������� 053

1-06-1 Setting / Recording: Recording in MTR mode ���������� 055

1-06-2 Setting / Recording: Recording <OVER WRITE> in MTR mode ��057

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1-06-3 Setting / Recording: Recording <ALWAYS NEW> in MTR mode ��058

1-07 Setting / Recording: TRACK MENU in MTR mode �������� 059

1-08-1 Setting / Recording: Re-recording, <PUNCH IN/OUT> automatic �061

1-08-2 Setting / Recording: Re-recording, <PUNCH IN/OUT> manual ��063

2-01-1 Recording function <AUTO REC> ���������������065

2-01-2 Recording function <AUTO REC STOP> ������������ 066

2-02 Recording function <PRE REC> ����������������067

2-03 Recording function <LO CUT> ����������������068

2-04 Recording function <COMP/LIMIT> �������������� 069

2-05 Recording function <REC LEVEL AUTO> ������������ 070

2-06 Recording function <MONITOR> ���������������071

2-07 Recording function <MONO MIX> ��������������� 072

2-08 Recording function <MS STEREO MATRIX>����������� 073

3-01-1 Tuner <TUNER (CHROMATIC) > ���������������� 075

3-01-2 Tuner, all other <TUNER> ������������������� 076

3-01-3 Tuner <TUNER (CALIB) > ������������������� 077

3-01-4 Tuner <TUNER (INPUT) > �������������������078

3-02 Metronome <METRONOME> ����������������� 079

3-03-1 All about EFFECT ���������������������� 081

3-03-2 Effect <EFFECT> ���������������������� 083

3-03-3 Effect <EDIT>, patch edit �������������������084

3-03-4 Effect <EDIT (PRE AMP) >, editing PRE AMP modules ������ 085

3-03-5 Effect <EDIT (EFX) >, editing EFX modules ����������� 086

3-03-6 Effect <EDIT (LEVEL/RENAME) > ��������������� 087

3-03-7 Effect <EDIT (STORE) > �������������������088

3-03-8 Effect <IMPORT>, taking in a patch from another PROJECT ��� 089

3-04-1 A sing-along machine <KARAOKE> preparation ��������� 091

3-04-2 A sing-along machine <KARAOKE> recording ���������� 093

4-01 Playback : Playback files (stereo, 4ch and stamina modes) ����094

4-02 Playback : <PLAY MODE> ������������������ 095

4-03 Playback : Setting marks ������������������� 096

4-04 Playback : <AB REPEAT> �������������������097

4-05 Playback : <SPEED> ��������������������� 099

4-06 Playback : <MIXER> ��������������������� 100

4-07 Playback : Playback files (MTR mode) ������������� 101

4-08 Playback : Appointing time with a counter �����������102

5-01 Edit / Output : <FOLDER SELECT> ��������������103

5-02 Edit / Output : <FILE SELECT> ���������������� 104

5-03 Edit / Output : <FILE INFORMATION> ������������� 105

5-04 Edit / Output : <FILE DELETE> ����������������106

5-05 Edit / Output : <FILE DELETE ALL> �������������� 107

5-06 Edit / Output : <FILE (COPY)> �����������������108

5-07 Edit / Output : <FILE RENAME> ���������������� 109

5-08 Edit / Output : <FILE MP3 ENCODE> ������������� 111

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5-09 Edit / Output : <FILE NORMALIZE> �������������� 112

5-10 Edit / Output : <FILE STEREO ENCODE> ������������ 113

5-11 Edit / Output : <MARK LIST> �����������������115

5-12 Edit / Output : <DIVIDE> ������������������� 116

5-13 Edit / Output : <MOVE> �������������������117

5-14 Edit / Output : <NEW PROJECT> ���������������118

5-15 Edit / Output : <PROJECT (SELECT) > ������������� 119

5-16 Edit / Output : <PROJECT (DELETE) > ������������� 120

5-17 Edit / Output : <PROJECT (RENAME) > ������������ 121

5-18 Edit / Output : <PROJECT (COPY) > �������������� 122

5-19 Edit / Output : <PROJECT (BOUNCE) > ������������ 123

5-20 Edit / Output : <PROJECT (PROTECT) > ������������ 125

6-01 Utility : <DISPLAY BACK LIGHT> ���������������126

6-02 Utility : <DISPLAY CONTRAST> ����������������127

6-03 Utility : <BATTERY TYPE> ������������������128

6-04 Utility : <VERSION> ��������������������� 129

6-05 Utility : <FACTORY RESET>������������������ 130

6-06 Utility : <REMAIN> ���������������������� 131

6-07 Utility : <FORMAT> ��������������������� 132

6-08 Utility : <VERSION UP> ������������������� 133

6-09 Utility: How to use H2 and H4 SD cards ������������ 134

Reference

Main spec list by mode ����������������������� 137

Available setting menu list by each mode ��������������� 138

Effect types on MTR mode and the parameter �������������139

H4n patch list ��������������������������� 145

H4n products spec ������������������������� 147

When you think something may be wrong with your machine �������148

Index �������������������������������149

Safety precautions for users

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Safety precautions for users

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

In this manual, the warning and caution symbols are used
to highlight dangerous accidents and troubles for users to
read so that accidents can be prevented. The meanings of
these symbols are as follows:

If the users ignore this symbol and handle the
device the wrong way, serious injury or death
could result.

If the users ignore this symbol and handle the
device the wrong way, bodily injury and damage
to the equipment could result.

Please read through the following safety tips and
precautions to ensure hazard-free use of the H4n.

Power requirements

Since power consumption of this unit is fairly
high, we recommend the use of an AC adapter
whenever possible. In case you use batteries, use
either alkaline or nickel-metal hydride batteries.

[AC adapter operation]

• Make sure to use only an AC adapter, DC5 center
plus 1A (ZOOM AD 14).The use of other than the

specified type may damage the unit and pose a
safety hazard.

• Connect the AC adapter only to an AC outlet

that supplies the rated voltage required by the
adapter.

• When disconnecting the AC adapter from the AC

outlet, make sure grasp the adapter itself and
never pull at the cable.

• During lightning or when not using for an
extended period, disconnect the AC adapter
from the AC outlet.

[Battery operation]

• Use two conventional size AA-1.5 volt batteries.

• H4n cannot be used for recharging. Pay close

attention to the labeling of the batteries to make
sure you choose the correct ones.

• When not using for an extended period, remove

the batteries from the unit.

• If battery leakage has occurred, wipe the battery

compartment and battery terminals carefully to
remove all remnant of battery fluid.

• When using the unit, the battery compartment

cover should be closed.

Environment

To prevent unexpected troubles and malfunctions,
avoid using H4n in environment where it will be
exposed to:

• Extreme temperatures

• Heat sources such as radiators or stoves

• High humidity or moisture

• Excessive dust or sand

• Excessive vibration or shock

Handling

• Never place any objects filled with liquids, such

as a vase, on the H4n since this can cause
electric shock.

• Never place naked flame sources, such as lighted

candles, on the H4n since this can cause fire.

• The H4n is a precision instrument. Do not exert

undue pressure on the keys and other controls.
Take care not to drop, bump, and do not subject
it to shock or excessive pressure, which can
cause serious troubles.

• Take care that no foreign objects (coins or pins
etc.) or liquids (water, alcoholic drinks and
juice)can enter the unit.

• Do not place the H4n speaker closer to other
precision instruments (watch and computer),

electronic medical instruments, or magnetic cards.

Connecting cables and input and output jacks

You should always turn off the power to the H4n and
all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting

any cables. Make sure to disconnect all a connection

cables and the power code before moving the H4n.

Alterations

Never open the case of the H4n or attempt to

modify the product in any way since this can result
in damage to the unit.

Volu me

Do not use the H4n at a loud volume for a long

time since this can cause hearing impairment.

USAGE PRECAUTIONS

Electrical interference

For safety considerations, the H4n has been designed
to provide maximum protection against the emission of
electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and
protection from external interference. However, the
equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that
emits powerful electromagnetic waves should not be placed
near the H4n, as the possibility of interference cannot be
ruled out entirely.

With any type of digital control device, the H4n included,

electromagnetic interference can cause malfunctioning
and can corrupt or destroy data. Care should be taken to
minimize the risk of damage.

Cleaning

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the H4n. If necessary, slightly
moisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive cleanser, wax, or
solvents (such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol), since

these may dull the finish or damage the surface.

Please keep this manual in a convenient

place for future reference.

Copyright warnings

007

Copyright warnings

Recording of live performances

Many artists and most live venues do not allow recording and photography

and will check for cameras and recorders at the entrance. Even if recording is

allowed, it is prohibited to sell, distribute, or upload to the Internet without the

organizer’s authorization. Copyright violation is a crime.

Capturing music and sound files

Saving music to CD, MP3, or other media, reproducing files for personal use can

be considered a copyright violation.

Trademarks:

• The SD symbol and SDHC symbol are trademarks.

• The use of MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS

and Sisvel SpA.

• Windows is a registered trademark of US Microsoft Corporation.

• Mac OS and Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.

• Steinberg and Cubase are registered trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH Inc.

• Names of manufacturers and products are each respective owner’s trademarks or registered.

Getting started

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Getting started

Recording ow using the H4n

009

1-1 Recording flow using the H4n

The following is the basic ow of recording operation for the H4n. Depending on the application of the recording, you can select which

recording mode and audio quality setting is right for the situation.

Switch on

Connecting

to other audio

devices

Set-up

Select

the Mode

Set-up the

recording

method

1) The H4n has built-in microphones as well as

2 input jacks with phantom power for use with any

external microphone. A USB cable is included to

connect H4n to the computer.

The H4n is powered by AA batteries or a Plug-in

Power Source.

3) You can select your favorite

settings;

• AUTO REC

• REC LEVEL AUTO

• LO CUT

• COMP/LIMIT

• MONO MIX

• TUNER

• METRONOME

• EFFECT/PATCH

• KARAOKE and so on.

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2) You can select among 4 Modes;

STEREO, 4CH, MTR & STAMINA

suitable for different input sources

and output file formats.

STEREO Mode

4CH Mode

MTR Mode

P.037

〉〉〉〉

P.065-

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STAMINA Mode

P.019

Recording ow using the H4n

010

Edit·OutputRECORD

Playback

and conrm

RE-RECORDING

(Recording again

from scratch)

Recording on STEREO mode/
STAMINA mode………P.049

Recording on 4CH mode

……………P.053

Recording on MTR mode

……………P.055

5) The H4n has very convenient

ways to swiftly review/playback

a recording as well as marking

/finding specific sections and

repeating sections of the recording:

6) In MTR mode the punch-in/

punch-out function enables you

to re-record only the section you

want to correct.

7) The recordings are saved as

FILES and PROJECTS, and you

can edit them in various ways.

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P.061-

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P.105 -

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•

FILE INFORMATION

•

FILE MP3 ENCODE

•

FILE STEREO ENCODE

•

DIVIDE

•

MOVE

•

BOUNCE

and so on.

• PLAY MODE

• AB REPEAT

• SPEED

• MARK LIST

and so on.

• PUNCH-IN/OUT

and so on.

Monitor the input sound
rec level

Easy recording guide [STEREO MODE]

011

1-2 Easy recording guide [STEREO MODE]

The following is basic recording instructions using the built-in stereo microphones and built-in speaker
in STEREO MODE.

[LEFT PANEL]

Power switch

ON

1

[POWER]
switch on.

Conrm

STEREO

M O DE

2

P.038

〉〉〉〉

In case of a wrong MODE indicator
or a wrong screen

RECORD READY

OR STANDBY

CONDITION

3

STEREO
mode indicator

light on

[STEREO TOP SCREEN]

MIC button light on
*switch on from built-in
microphones.

Made new le

Input from the built-in
microphones

MIC lamp lights

blinks

Press here
when you want
to stop.

blinks

Press.

[FRONT PANEL]

Recording
standby mark

Easy recording guide [STEREO MODE]

012

ADJUST

INPUT LEVEL

START

RECORDING

STOP

RECORDING

Adjust the input sound
rec level

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In detail

4 5 6

PLAYBACK

7

DECREASE

−

light on

Counter turns

Remaining time on SD CARD

Counter returns 0:00:00:00:000

light off

Pause Recording

Counter doesn’t return 0

[STOP]

[RIGHT PANEL]

Now recording
mark

Press.

[BACK PANEL]

Output: Built-in speaker

Press.

[PLAYBACK]

Mark Recording

Places Mark at specific time in
WAV file format

or

Press.

P.049

〉〉〉〉

In detail

INCREASE

+

Press.

Name and function of each part

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2-1 Name and function of each part

90 / 120°
Variable XY
Stereo microphones
(Built-in)

Backlight Equipped
Display

[REC] Button

STEREO/4CH/MTR
mode indicator

INPUT: Buttons for
[MIC] [1], [2]

Transport Control Buttons

[FRONT PANEL] [BACK PANEL]

Threaded Tripod mount

Battery cover

A built-in mono speaker

• Short cut buttons on

STEREO/4CH mode
[1] <FOLDER>
[2] <FILE>
[3] <SPEED>*

STEREO mode

[4] <WAV/MP3>

*STEREO/4CH mode

• On MTR mode

Buttons for
TRACK [1], [2], [3], [4]

Input jacks for external stereo
microphone

STAMINA mode
switch

Name and function of each part

014

[BOTTOM PANEL]

DC5V AC ADAPTER jack

Optional remote-control jack

[LINE/PHONE] output jack

USB port

POWER switch
HOLD switch

[LEFT PANEL]

[DIAL]

[MENU] button

REC LEVEL [ + / − ]

SD card slot

[RIGHT PANEL]

VOLUME [ + / − ]

Installed hole
for a strap

XLR/STANDARD PHONE
INPUT [1] jack

XLR/STANDARD PHONE
INPUT [2] jack

Included Accessories

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2-2 Included Accessories

The following accessories are included in the H4n package.
Inspect the package contents to be sure all accessories are included.

SD CARD

MAIN BODY CASE

MICROPHONE STAND

ADAPTER

AC ADAPTER

(ZOOM AD-14)

USB CABLE

WINDSHIELD

Cubase LE4

Instruction manual

DAW start-up guide

Installation of the attachments and options

016

•How to use the windshield

Remote control
(Option, sold separately)

P.045

〉〉〉〉

Operation of
remote control

Microphone
stand adapter(Accessory)

Microphone stand

•How to mount to a microphone stand

[FRONT PANEL] [SIDE PANEL]

When recording outside in

the field, covering the built-

in microphones with this

windshield, you can reduce

wind noise.

Use a microphone adapter

(optional attachment) to install

the H4n unit and the stand can

grip the adapter firmly.

Battery/Power setting

017

3 Battery/Power setting

Power for H4n recorder is supplied by the included AC adapter or batteries.

• AC power operation

An AC adapter is included.

• Battery installation

Install two size AA batteries (IEC R6)

An attached AC adapter
Zoom AD-14

Use of an AC adapter other
than the one included may
cause trouble.

2

Insert two size AA batteries
ensuring you match the
polarity markings ( + and − ).

* Illustration : open the battery compartment
cover and insert batteries.

1

Open the battery
compartment cover.

Make sure the power is off!

Whenever you open the battery compartment

cover or plug in/unplug the AC adapter, make
sure the power is off, otherwise the recording
data can be destroyed.

NOTE:

Ref.

☞

Explanation about the Stamina Mode.

P.037

: Use in general (Using AC adapter,
batteries)
ON : Stamina Mode On (Eco-power mode
when using batteries)

3

Set the Stamina Mode
Switch.

* Illustration of a Stamina Switch on.

4

Close the battery
compartment cover.

* Illustration of closing the battery
compartment cover.

Battery/Power outlet setting

018

To measure the lifetime of the battery

The remaining lifetime of the battery is measured more precisely
by using the battery type setting on the H4n.

Saving period for the setting <DATE/TIME>

Whenever power supply is off by dead battery, the H4n can save
the date/time setting for three minutes. When the saving time is

over, the setting will be returned to the default value.

Screen indicator for power

HINT:

• Remaining lifetime of the battery

When “Low Battery!” indication appears, immediately

switch off unit and exchange batteries, or shift power

source to AC adapter.

When remaining battery
life is getting short, “Low

Battery” indication will
be shown every two
seconds and the power
will switch off shortly after.

FULL

EMPTY

• Battery’s approximate lifetime

Usable batteries

You can use conventional alkaline and nickel metal hydride batteries.

Power supply from USB

Connect the USB cable to the H4n while it’s already connected to

the computer with the power switch off, and power is automatically

turned on via USB bus power supply. This function is only available
when the H4n is used as an SD card reader or an audio interface.

NOTE:

Alkaline battery

in general use about 6 hours

in stamina mode

use

about 11 hours

* Approximate lifetime when it is used for continuous recording on
WAV 44.1 kHz/16bit format.

Using batteries Using AC adapter

Ref.

☞

<BATTERY TYPE>

P.128

Ref.

☞

<USB BUS POWER>

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Power On and Off, How to use power and hold switch

019

4-1 Power On and Off, How to use power and hold switch

[

LEFT PANEL

]

POWER switch
HOLD switch

POWER ON / BOOTING UP

2

Insert SD card.

1

[Preparation]
Make sure all equipment is

turned off.

4

Switch on connected
instruments and monitors.

• Before switching the power on, lower

the volume of instruments and monitors
connected to the H4n.

• If the display reads
"N o Card" when boot-

ing up, make sure
that the SD card is
inserted correctly.

• If the display says "Reset DATE/TIME"

when booting
up, the date and
time are set to the
primary value.

NOTE

When using additional audio devices, power

them on in the following order:

HINT:

Procedure for power on.

3

[Power On _ Boot up]
Slide the power switch.

AMPMixerH4n

Instruments

ON ON ONON

Ref.

<DATA/TIME>

P.028

Power On and Off, How to use power and hold switch

020

POWER OFF / SHUT DOWN

1

[Preparation]
Turn off monitors first then instruments

2

[Power Off _ Shut down]
Slide the power switch.

HOLD Function

The H4n features a HOLD function to make

any button operation inactive, preventing errors

during recording.

To engage the hold function,

slide switch to hold position.

If you press any button while the HOLD

function is engaged, the screen will display

“Key Hold” for two seconds. To disengage

the HOLD mode, slide power switch out of

hold position.

HINT

Procedure for power off

AMP

OFF

Mixer

OFF

Instruments

OFF

H4n

OFF

* shut down screen

* ‘Key Hold’ display

How to use the [REC] and transport control buttons

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4-2 How to use the [REC] and transport control buttons

Buttons like [REC], [STOP], [PLAY/PAUSE], [FF], [REW] each have different functions depending
on the H4n’s operation MODE.

STEREO/4CH/STAMINA MODE MTR MODE

[FRONT PANEL]

transport control buttons

[REC] button

[REC] button

Set to overwrite recording

Playback

Stops recording and resets the counter

Record, Recording Standby

Stop recording

(You can continue playback while recording)

Stop

Engages recording standby mode

Stops recording and counter

Stop

Recording in ALWAYS NEW mode

Starts recording and counter

Recording Standby

[REC] button

Ente r recordi ng standb y mode and
reset the counter to 0

Stop

Start recording and counter

Recording Standby

Place a mark (WAV FILE only)

Record

Playback

[STOP] button

Stop recording and the counter stops

Recording

Stop playback and the counter stops

Playback

Stop each movement

Recording-pause

Playback-pause

[FF] [REW] buttons

Stop

Playback

Playback-pause

[FF] : Moves forward through file in one sec­ond increments

[REW]:

Returns to the begining of the file

Press for less than one second

Scans through file in forward or reverse
direction.

Press for more than one second

[FF], [REW] buttons

Stop

Playback

Playback-pause

Scans through file in forward or reverse
direction.
The longer the button is pressed, the faster
the scanning speed. Fast Forward or Rewind
will stop at the beginning or end of the file.

Press for more than one second

[FF] move to next file
[REW] returns to the begining of the file
* However if there is a marker in a WAV file,

the button moves to the marking place.

Press for less than one second

[STOP] button

Stop recording and reset counter

Recording,
recording standby,
Recording-pause

Stop playback and counter

Playback-pause

[PLAY/PAUSE] button

Start playback and counter

Stop

Pause or restart recording

Recording,
Recording-pause

Pause or restart playback

Playback-pause

Start recording and counter

recording standby

TRANSPORT CONTROL BUTTONS

TRANSPORT CONTROL BUTTONS

[PLAY/PAUSE] button

Pause Playback

Playback

Starts playback

Stop

Recording

In OVERWRITE mode: No function
In ALWAYS NEW mode: pause recording

Starts recording and counter

Recording standby

How to use the track [1], [2], [3] and [4] buttons

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4-3

How to use the track [1], [2], [3] and [4] buttons

The buttons of TRACK [1] – [4] have different functions depending on the MODE.

STEREO/4CH/STAMINA MODE

Move to the

<FOLDER SELECT> menu

Move to the <FILE> menu

Move to the <SPEED> menu

(only STEREO MODE)

Move to the <REC FORMAT> menu

(STEREO MODE, 4CH MODE)

TRACK [1]–[4]

[Front Panel]

MTR MODE

Make settings of the track and the input source

* track #3 and #4 are

the same

Select two tracks

* track #2-#4 are the

same, press the
number you select

Select only one track

Switch from ‘RECORDING’ to ‘PLAYBACK’ of the
tracks, or the other way around

When you start recording, press the track number you want
to record and the track becomes ‘Recording Standby’ status.

That track button will then become illuminated.

These operations are not available during
recording and playback.

After selecting the track, use the input source buttons to select

the input for that track.Using the INPUT button you can record

in mono, stereo or a combination of those.

* Those operations are not valid

during recording and playback.

* Input selections are

those four different
combinations.

For stereo input you

select from
[MIC] and [1] [2]

For a mono input you
can select either from
[1] or [2]

How to use the input [MIC], [1] and [2] buttons

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4-4 How to use the input [MIC], [1] and [2] buttons

These buttons have different functions depending on the various modes.

[FRONT PANEL]

INPUT [1] & [2]
buttons

STEREO/STAMINA MODE

Select INPUT [MIC] or INPUT [1] [2] and the corresponding button lights up.

Whether you select the INPUT [1] or INPUT [2] button, they will both respond the same

Both buttons light up after the selection. (Once lighted the buttons do not respond)

Any other settings about input sources like [REC LEVEL, should be made to the lighted target.

* When the presently selected input clips its button will blink.

4CH MODE

Use all input sources like [MIC], [1] and [2] = All [MIC], [1] and [2] light on.

When you switch to 4CH, H4n will receive 2- system stereo inputs from [MIC] and [1] [2]

altogether. When you press the lighted button, each shows its input level and you can make

adjustment to recording level operating [REC LEVEL].

* When the input clips the corresponding button blinks.

MTR MODE

Select [MIC], [1] and [2] individually and the corresponding button lights up.

You can select individually INPUT [MIC], [1] and [2]

• When you use built-in and the external stereo microphones, select INPUT [MIC].

• When you make stereo input using the external input jack, select both INPUT [1] and [2].

You press either INPUT [1] or [2] button and then press another button.

*

When the selected input clips its button blinks.

What is clipping?

HINT:

The input level reaches up to the maximum which the H4n can record, that is 0 dB.
In this case the recording sound can be distorted and need adjustment of recording level.

How to use REC LEVEL and VOLUME

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4-5 How to use REC LEVEL and VOLUME

These keys allow you to adjust the levels of recording input and output volume.
(All the modes are the same)

‘REC LEVEL’ IN ANY MODE

The recording levels coming from the INPUT [1] & [2] can

be adjusted from 1 to 100 with the (+/−) key.

Press the ‘REC LEVEL’ = Adjusting

[LEFT PANEL]

Output volume from the built-in speaker and output

jacks can be adjusted from 0 to 100 with the (+/−) key.

Press the ‘VOL’ = Adjusting

[VOLUME] IN ANY MODE

REC LEVEL

[RIGHT PANEL]

VOLUME

1 _ 100
+ : Increase reception

level (amplify)

− : Decrease reception
level (reduce)

Target setting:

Press INPUT [MIC], [1]
and [2] buttons and

select the input source
which you want to
adjust the recording
level.

0 _ 100

+ : Increase Volume

− : Decrease Volume

4-6 How to use [DIAL] and [MENU] buttons

How to use [DIAL] and [MENU] buttons

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The basic operation for [DIAL]

Rotate the [DIAL], and the cursor on the display will move along the [DIAL]

Rotate the [DIAL] = select an item

Press down [DIAL], your selection is confirmed.

➞

for additional selections, move on to the next screen.

➞

When you complete selections, the screen returns back to the previous one.

Press in the [DIAL] = conrm the selection

[DIAL] and [MENU] buttons are used for various settings while recording and during playback.
Here are some basic explanations about each operation.

[RIGHT PANEL]

[

MENU]button

The basic operation for [MENU] button

When setting recording or playback method, Press [MENU] button at the top screen

of each mode.

Calling [MENU] screen

If you press the [MENU] button during any setting operation, its operation will be

canceled and the screen returns back to the previous one.

To cancel setting operation and to return back to the top screen of the each mode,

press [MENU] button for more than 2 seconds.

Canceling the setting

Select

Press

Select

Long Press

[

DIAL

]

How to use [DIAL] and [MENU] buttons

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The operation when [ ] cursor is on display (Date·Time Setting, Changing File Name Directory, etc)

The operation when the selections are listed on screen

About the ‘⁄’ on the selection lists

When you see

this display,
there are more
selections on the

next screen. Highlight arrow and press

[DIAL] in to move on to the next screen.

When you rotate the [DIAL],
[ ] moves accordingly.

[ ] move accordingly.

Pressing [DIAL] in, change
the numbers and letters.

The item letters or
numbers are reversed

→

Rotate [DIAL] to

change the numbers
and letters→Press

[DIAL] down to confirm

your selection.

[ ] move accordingly.

Push [DIAL] in, to confirm
your selection.

the screen returns back
to the previous one.

By rotating the [DIAL],
the selection lists will
move accordingly.

[DIAL] operation on the top screen

Moving [DIAL] on

the top screen,
'cursor' moves.

Pressing (highlight)

[ ] selects 'COUNTER' to enable ad-

justment or calls up the setting menu.

* Available only on MTR mode.

2

Push the SD card in to
remove it from the slot.

Insert a SD card

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5-1 Insert a SD card

The SD card is required to record. Make sure to turn off power before inserting or removing the SD card.

1

Make sure power is off.

2

Insert the SD card into

the slot.

[How to install the SD card]

SD card capacity time to record (approx.)

4GB SDHC card Recording time

WAV 44.1 kHz/16 bits

(measured in terms of stereo track)

approx. 380 minutes

MP3 44.1 kHz/128 kbps

(measured in terms of stereo track)

approx. 68 hours

[How to remove the SD card]

1

Make sure power is off.

POWER OFF !

Never insert or remove the SD card while the power is on. This may
destroy the data.

CAUTIONS WHEN INSERTING
SD CARD

• You can use 16MB to 32GB SD cards.
For a list of operation certified SD
cards please refer to ZOOM’s website:

http://www.zoom.co.jp/

• When you use the SD card for your
computer, digital camera or other machine,
formatting in the H4n is required.

• When “No Card” is seen on the display at
boot-up, check if the SD card is correctly

inserted.

• When “Format Card” is seen on the display
at booting-up, this means the SD card has

not been formatted in the H4n. To format,

press [DIAL] down and select OK button.

• When the booting-up screen says “Card
Protect”, the card is covered with OVERWRITE PROTECT. To release
this protect slide the lock switch of the SD card.

"Warning" no SD card in

when booting - up.

This “Warning” will show
when an SD card is not in

a recognized format. Select

<YES> to format card and all

of the data will be deleted.

NOTE:

Ref.

☞

To use SD card for H2/H4

P.13 4

Set date and time <DATE/TIME>

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5-2 Set date and time <DATE/TIME>

Each file will automatically record the date/time.
To facilitate searching for files by date, be sure to set the date/time after every battery change.

1

Press.

2

Select <SYSTEM> and press.

3

Select <DATE/TIME> and press.

5

Select <OK> and press.

4

Set YEAR➝MONTH➝DAY➝TIME
(Time: Minute: Second)

Select the item on <DATE/TIME>:

You can select the
item while moving
[ ] of the [DIAL].

[Change the figure number]:

You can select the
number by rotating
the [DIAL].

Press the [DIAL] in

* The selected item values are highlighted.

Press the [DIAL] in

* [ ] comes out on display.

When “Reset DATE/TIME” is seen

during boot-up, the date/time needs
to be set.

NOTE:

• When there is no power source

connected for more than three

minutes, the DATE/TIME setting

will return to the default value.

• You cannot use this setting during

recording and playback.

Setting up: How to connect external audio devices

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6-1 Setting up: How to connect external audio devices

The H4n offers versatile connectivity with options for any recording application.

Remote control
(option)

Headphones

Mixer

USB

Personal computer (PC)

Stereo

microphones

SD card

INPUT: instrument
(microphone)

INPUT: instrument
(keyboard)

H4n’s very own AC adapter

INPUT: instrument
(guitar)

Monitor

Setting up: Built-in microphones

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6-2 Setting up: Built-in microphones

These are special features of the H4n’s built-in microphones.

LOCATION OF THE MICROPHONES UNDER XY SYSTEM

Capturing sound in a stereo image.

DIRECTIVITY OF 90°, 120°

movable

General stereo microphones H4n stereo microphones

Stereo images with no phase cancellation.

General stereo microphones H4n stereo microphones

Center 90°

Width 120°

High quality microphones in an XY
pattern ensure a natural stereo image
when recording sounds.

Stereo recording is often done by placing two

microphones in a V shape. Pointing microphones outward

will result in stereo separation, however the recording

will lack defintion around the center position, resulting in

a poor stereo image.

The H4n utilizes an X Y stereo mic configuration. By

placing two microphones in a crossed pattern (opposing

angles), the H4n can cover a wide area and capture sound

sources in the center with clarity and definition. Sounds

reach both mics simultaneously, and therefore no phase

cancellation occurs between right and left channels.

Time lag

Built-in

microphones

Setting up: Built-in microphones /outside microphones with plug-in power

The input jack for the external microphone is suitable for microphones that require <PLUG-IN> power.

6-3

Setting up: Built-in microphones /outside microphone with plug-in power

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Sound source

30_50cm

Close microphone recording

Please put H4n 30 - 50 cm away from the

sound source.

1

Press.

3

Select

<PLUG-IN>

and press.

[How to make setting of <PLUG-IN> power]

Here you can
connect a
microphone.
INPUT [MIC]

*You cannot use
both the built-in
and the external
microphone
together.

When you use the external microphone, be sure to

select the correct setting.

External microphone recording

2

Select

<INPUT>

and press.

4

Select<ON>

and press.

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

Built-in

microphones

The external

stereo microphone

input-jack for

plug-in power

Make sure the recording sound

sources are all located in the

range of T zone of the Built-in

microphones.

Off microphone recording

INPUT [MIC]

Plug-in and phantom
power can not be set
during recording and
playback.

NOTE:

Setting up: INPUT [1], [2] connections and phantom power source

032

Using INPUT [1] and INPUT [2] you can connect to a guitar, a bass, a keyboard, etc.

6-4 Setting up: INPUT [1], [2] connections and phantom power source

For a guitar or a bass, you can

directly plug into either INPUT [1]

or INPUT [2].

For a keyboard with stereo output,

you can plug into both the INPUT

[1] and the INPUT [2].

Connecting to instruments

Connecting to a microphone

To connect a microphone you connect X L R plugs to INPUT

[1] and INPUT [2]. In case you need phantom power, such as

using a condenser microphone, be sure to select the following

setting.

1

Press.

3

Select

<PHANTOM>

and press.

[How to make setting of <PHANTOM> power]

4

Select

the voltage

and press.

2

Select

<INPUT>

and press.

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

Some condenser microphones
cannot operate with +24V
phantom power, but comparing

to +48V setting this function is

useful for battery operation to
economize electric consumption.

NOTE:

Condenser

microphone
*for phantom
power

Dynamic
microphone

INPUT[1] INPUT[2]

The H4n can be used as a two-in/two-out USB interface at 44.1kHz or 48kHz.

6-5 Setting up: USB connection, H4n used as an Audio Interface

2

Press on the top screen.

4

Select <AUDIO I/F> and press.

5

Select <FREQUENCY>

and press.

7

Select <CONNECT>

and press.

1

Connect H4n to

computer with USB cable.

USB

3

Select <USB> and press.

6

Select a sampling rate

and press.

From
power OFF

From
power ON

Using USB bus power,
H4n start booting-up
Display of USB setting screen

Connect H4n
to computer
with USB cable.

Setting up: USB connection, H4n used as an Audio Interface

033

Two channels can be sent and
received while it connects a
computer and by using of

44.1kHz or 48 kHz.

Ref.

☞

<TUNER>

P.0 75

<MONITOR>

P.0 71

<PHANTOM>

P.032

<PLUG-IN>

P.0 31

<EFFECT>

P.0 83

displayed a active function

displayed input or output level

Setting up: USB connection, H4n used as an Audio Interface

034

Usage of AUDIO INTERFACE

• You can record and playback

signals directly to and from your

DAW software using the H4n.

• In this mode, you can use the
H4n’s built-in effects on input sig-

nals.

• Effects can only be used when the

sampling rate is set to 44.1kHz.

• You do not need a specific driver
to use the H4n as an USB audio

interface.

• When using a specific DAW,

please refer to its respective user
manual.

HINT:

• You cannot change a sampling

rate while computer is recognizing
H4n as an audio interface.

• To connect as an Audio I/F, make
sure that a sampling rate (step 6)

matches the recording software
and playback file.

• You cannot use this setting during

recording and playback.

NOTE:

[Button operation during setting and <AUDIO I/F> menu]

Press.

Select
and press.

EFFECT Use EFFECT (only on 44.1 kHz)

TUNER Use TUNER

MONITOR Use MONITOR

PHANTOM Use PHANTOM power

PLUG-IN Use PLUG-IN power

DISCONNECT Disconnect

<AUDIO I/F> MENU

[Selection of input source]

When you select an input the corresponding

input button lights, confirming the

selection. To turn off the input, press the

corresponding input button and the light

will turn off.

* When no input is selected and no input buttons are

lit, you are sending no signal to the computer.

To monitor input signals, you must turn the

<MONITOR> setting on.

[You can use those
buttons during setting]

* Adjust input / output level

* Call [MENU] and make setting

Setting up: USB connection, H4n used as a SD card reader

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When you use the H4n as a SD card reader, make the following settings.

6-6 Setting up: USB connection, H4n used as a SD card reader

USB

2

Press on the top screen.

• Before physically unplugging USB
cable (and H4n) from computer,

be sure to perform the “safely
remove hardware” function on the

computer first. Unplugging USB
cable (and H4n) without performing

this function may damage files.

• Compatible operating system

Windows XP
Mac OS X (10.2 or later)

NOTE:

1

After it’s powered ‘ON’,
connect the H4n to the computer
with the USB cable.

4

Select <STORAGE> and press.

connection completed

3

Select <USB> and press.

USB bus power

USB bus power is the method to

supply power from a computer

through the USB cable.
Connecting USB with the H4n power

off condition, H4n automatically

boots up and displays USB menu.

Usage of a SD card reader

• You can use files recorded on the

H4n on your computer.

• The H4n can use audio files cre­ated on your computer.

HINT:

From

power OFF

From
power ON

Connect H4n to computer
with USB cable.

Using USB bus power,
H4n start booting-up
Display of USB setting screen

036

H4n built-in speaker

This is a mono speaker for playback.

Without connecting headphones to

[LINE/PHONE] jack, you can easily

playback the recorded data and listen.

6-7 Setting up: Built-in speaker

The H4n is equipped with a built-in mono speaker.

There is no output when [LINE/
PHONE] jack is plugged in.
When setting is the <MONITOR>,

there is no output of the input signals.
The built-in speaker cannot be used

when recording in standby on MTR

mode.

NOTE:

When you can use this function:

• The FILE playback

• Using as <AUDIO I/F>.

• Nothing connected to the [LINE/
PHONE] jack.

HINT:

Setting up: Built-in speaker

About H4n modes

037

• STEREO mode

7-1 About H4n modes

There are four operational modes in H4n: STEREO/STAMINA, 4 CH (CHANNEL), MTR (MULTI TRACK) mode.
You can choose the mode according to your need.

• STAMINA mode • 4CH mode • MTR mode

• One-pass stereo recording of live

performance or rehearsal.

• Direct recording of a single instrument.

• Field recording.

• Voice memos.

•

Record important points during a confer­ence.

• ‘Live’ outside recording.

• At the conference, or the places

difficult to change batteries.

• Simultaneous recording with both

line input and a microphone.

• Surround recording via front and

rear microphone placement.

• Simultaneous recording of both
ambient and direct sound sources.

• Record both ambient and direct

sounds to add a live feel to record­ed performances.

• Record one track at a time and then

combine them.

• Overdubbing.

• Record using effects

• Mixing track levels after recording.

• Indoor or outdoor rehearsals.

You can easily create a stereo recording

via the built-in microphones or an

external microphone.

The STEREO mode is convenient

to record a band’s live performance,

acoustic instrument, voice, lecture,

or a subtle soundscape. you can then

transfer the file to a stereo WAV/MP3

recorder,player.

This mode allows for longer battery

life. STAMINA mode operation is

similar to STEREO mode, but with

less functions.

Continuous usage time for Alkaline

batteries: approximately 11 hours

(battery life can be less depending on

usage).

When in STAMINA mode, the H4n

can only record/playback in WAV

44.1kHz/16-bit and MP3 format.

When using batteries STAMINA mode

can be turned on using the stamina

switch before booting up.

▶

P.017

In 4Ch mode, you can record two

stereo signals simultaneously. You

can capture both live sounds via built-

in mics and direct instruments via

external inputs simultaneously.

You can record using effects. You can

also overdub recordings and use sound

files previously recorded using the

H4n’s other modes.

When creating a demo, you can record

backing tracks at home and record

instrumental tracks at the studio while

listening to the backing tracks.

Selecting a <MODE>

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7-2 Selecting a <MODE>

Be sure to select the appropriate mode for your application.

MODE

indicator

STAMINA mode
display here.

Confirmation of the mode

• The current mode is indicated on the FRONT
PANEL by Mode Indicator LEDs.

• The H4n will power up in the same mode it was in

when turned off.

• When booting up for the first time, the default
mode is ‘STEREO’.

HINT:

1

Press.

2

Select <MODE> and press.

3

Select among STEREO, 4CH
and MTR modes and press.

*To engage STAMINA

mode, use the switch
located in the battery
compartment.

STEREO
4CH
MTR

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

Details about modes

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7-3 Details about modes

Input and output levels as well as saving and formatting data are different in each mode.

MTR mode

STAMINA MODE

STEREO mode 4CH mode

In 4CH MODE the H4n records two stereo

WAV files: one stereo WAV file for the built-in

microphones and one stereo WAV file for the inputs.

These FILES are saved in one of the ten fixed

folders.

In STEREO mode, you can select 2 different inputs

either INPUT[MIC] or INPUT[1] and INPUT[2],

and operate them as one stereo file.

The resulting FILE is saved in one of the ten sub-

folders of the STEREO folder.

In STAMINA mode, the functions are limited to

maximize the battery life time.

You can record tracks in MONO or STEREO from

INPUT [1], INPUT [2] or the internal microphones.

You can combine them with tracks recorded in other

modes or <OVERDUB> additional tracks.

In MTR mode, project data and settings are saved as

a PROJECT in the MTR folder.

<MODE> screens: STEREO and STAMINA modes

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8-1 <MODE> screens: STEREO and STAMINA modes

• Explanation of the top screen

Recording lapse and playback lapse:

Display: 00(time):00(minute):00(second):000(1/1000second)

Counter

File format during selecting,
recording and playback.

• WAV FILE: Hz/bit

• MP3 FILE: bit rate

FILE FORMAT

Display example of 96kHz/24bit

Display example of MP3 128kbps

STAMINA MODE

When the display of “Low Battery” is shown,

it is time to change battery.

REMAINING BATTERY LIFETIME during battery running

FILE NAMES during selecting, recording

and playback work.

If there is no file in any folder, the screen says ‘No
Data’.

FILE NAMES

Remaining recording capacity time on SD card.

REMAINING RECORDING TIME

Displays the recording and playback level.

LEVEL METER

Stamina

Icon

CLIP METER

The clip meter light turns on when the recording
and playback level reach 0dB and remains lit until
the file ends or the stop button is pressed.

<PHANTOM> power source
48V/24V

P.032

<COMP/LIMIT> function

P.069

<LO CUT> function

P.068

<MS STEREO MATRIX>

P.073

Indicator of option settings: ON or OFF

When each optional function is ON, display

says following:

Display of recorder’s condition

STOP

PLAY

▲

PAUSE

blink

REC

●

Recording Standby

blink

[REC] button
blinks

[REC] button
lights o n

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8-2 <MODE> screen: 4CH mode

• Explanation of the top screen

Displays the recording and playback level

corresponding to each input source.

[MIC] �����Input from either the built- in microphones

or an external stereo microphone

[IN] ��������Input from INPUT [1] and INPUT [2]

INPUT SOURCE and LEVEL METER

<MODE> screen: 4CH mode

Recording lapse and playback lapse:

Display: 00(time):00(minute):00(second):000(1/1000second)

Counter

File format during selecting,
recording and playback.

FILE FORMAT

Display of recorder’s condition

STOP

PLAY

▲

PAUSE

blink

REC

●

Recording Standby

blink

[REC] button
blinks

[REC] button
lights o n

When the display of “Low Battery” is shown,

it is time to change battery.

REMAINING BATTERY LIFETIME during battery running

FILE NAMES during selecting, recording

and playback work.

If there is no file in any folder, the screen says ‘No
Data’.

FILE NAMES

Remaining recording capacity time on SD card.

REMAINING RECORDING TIME

CLIP METER

The clip meter light turns on when the recording
and playback level reach 0dB and remains lit until
the file ends or the stop button is pressed.

<PHANTOM> power source
48V/24V

P.032

<COMP/LIMIT> function

P.069

<LO CUT> function

P.068

<MS STEREO MATRIX>

P.073

Indicator of option settings: ON or OFF

When each optional function is ON, display

says following:

<MODE> screen: <MTR> mode

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8-3 <MODE> screen: MTR mode

• Explanation of the top screen

Recording lapse and playback lapse:

Display: 00(time):00(minute):00(second):000(1/1000second)

➀

Counter

During recording standby operation the track or its
icon is highlighted.

TRACK NUMBER

Displays the master left and right output levels

L R LEVEL METER

This displays the recording and playback level
corresponding to each track 1-4..

LEVEL METER

➃

BOUNCE ICON

Selecting this icon brings up BOUNCE settings

.

P.12 3

Counter Function:
Appoint time

Ref.

☞

P.10 2

This is where track settings like ‘volume,’ ‘pan,’

‘stereo or mono’ are made. Selecting this icon

with the jog dial will access the track menu.

P.0 59

➁

TRACK MENU ICON

Selecting this icon brings up the PUNCH IN/

PUNCH OUT settings.

The icon only appears when recording in OVERWRITE

mode.

P.0 58

➂

AUTO PUNCH IN and AUTO PUNCH OUT ICONS

[DIAL] operations

on the top screen

➀ ➁ ➂ ➃

<EFFECT> function
<PHANTOM> power source

48V/24V
<PROTECT> function

P.12 5

P.032

P.0 81

When each optional function is ON, display

says following:

Indicator of option settings: ON or OFF

Cursor

STOP

REC

●

Recording Standby

blink

[REC] button
lights o n

[REC] button
blinks

PLAY

▲

PAUSE

blink

Display of recorder’s condition

Remaining recording capacity time on SD card.

REMAINING RECORDING TIME

When the display of “Low Battery” is shown,

it is time to change battery.

REMAINING BATTERY LIFETIME during battery running

only when recording
[ALWAYS NEW] setting

only when recording
<ALWAYS NEW> setting

<MODE> screen: MAIN MENU

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8-4 <MODE> screen: MAIN MENU

The Menu icon list is displayed by [MENU] button.

1

Press.

2

Select items

and press.

4CH mode

MTR mode

STAMINA mode

CANCEL:

To return back to the top,
press [MENU] button
more than 2 seconds.

<FOLDER>

<FOLDER>

<PROJECT>

<FILE>

<FILE>

<FILE>

<INPUT>

<INPUT>

<EFFECT>

<REC>

<REC>

<INPUT>

<TOOL>

<REC MODE>

<TOOL>

STEREO mode

<MODE> screen: MAIN MENU

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<PLAY MODE>

<MIXER>

<TOOL>

<SYSTEM>

<PLAY MODE>

<SYSTEM>

<SD CARD>

<SYSTEM>

<SD CARD>

<USB>

<SD CARD>

<USB>

<MODE>

<USB>

<MODE>

<MODE>

Display at the bottom of Menu screen

In the recording and playback menu, the current re­cording condition is displayed at the bottom left of the
screen.

Set STAMINA mode with the STAMINA switch before starting

the unit when operating with battery power.

P.019

On the right bottom
of the screen the
current folder number
is displayed (On
Stereo, 4ch and

Stamina mode).

Stop

Pause (playback)

Playback

Recording Standby /

Pause

Recording Standby

On MTR mode and reco rding on
OVERWRITE

Recording

In MTR mode, the

current project name
is displayed.

Option: Remote control operation

045

When you use the optional remote controller, you can operate the H4n from a distance.

9 Option: Remote control operation

[STOP] button

Stop recording and return to 0

Record, Recording Standby,

Temporary stop

Stop playback and the counter stops

Playback temporary stop

Stop recording and the counter stops

Recording

Stop playback and the counter stops

Playback

Stop each movement

Recording temporary stop

Playback temporary stop

[FF], [REW] buttons

Stop

Playback

Playback temporary stop

[FF] : Moves forward through file in one second increments
[REW]: Returns to the begining of the file

Press for less than one second

Scans through file in forward or reverse
direction.

Press for more than one second

Scans through file in forward or reverse direction.
The longer the button is pressed, the faster
the scanning speed. Fast Forward or Rewind
will stop at the beginning or end of the file.

Press for more than one second

[FF] move to next file
[REW] returns to the begining of the file
* However if there is a marker in a WAV file,

the button moves to the marking place.

Press for less than one second

Stop

Playback

Playback temporary stop

Pause playback

Playback

Start playback

Stop

Recording

While overwrite setting : Stops recording
While always new setting : Pauses recording

Start playback and the counter begins
to move

Stop

Restarts recording

Recording,temporary stop

Starts playback

Playback, temporary stop

Starts recording

Recording standby

[PLAY/PAUSE] button

Remote control button operation

LOCATOR buttons

REC LEVEL [ +/− ]

1-100
+: increase reception
= amplification

−: decrease reception

= diminution

VOLUME ［+/−

］

0-100

+: increase (higher)

−: decrease (lower)

INPUT buttons, [MIC] [1] [2]
AND INDICATORS
(green, yellow, red)

Select the input source

* the indicator corresponding to the

button shows input condition.

Green : The input source selected

Yellow : The level of the input is

over −6dB.

Red : The input is clipping

[REC]

button

Engages recording standby condition and

counter resets to 0.

Stop

Start recording and the counter begins to
move

Recording Standby

Place a mark (only for WAV FILE)

Recording

Playback

Set to overwrite recording

Playback

Starts recording and sets the counter to 0

Record, Recording Standby

Stop recording

(You can continue playback while recording)

Stop

Engage recording standby condition

Stop recording and the counter stops

Stop

Start recording and the counter begins to
move

Recording Standby

Set always new recording

* This can be used only when the recording standby track available.

Recording and placing marks.

Start recording and the counter begins to move

Recording standby

INDICATOR (red)

Operations

Operations

046

1

Select INPUT

and press.

047

Control settings for the targets, built-in microphones or external input jacks.

1-01 Setting / Recording: Set input source and recording level

STEREO MODE 4CH MODE

Use the stereo input source of either [MIC] or INPUT [1] [2].

Use both [MIC] and INPUT [1] [2] stereo input.

or

Light on

Connecting the external
microphone sets input
automatically

Built-in microphones

(stereo)

External stereo

microphone

Both light

up at once

INPUT [1] jack

INPUT [2] jack

Connecting the external
microphone sets input
automatically

Built-in Microphones

(stereo)

External stereo

microphone

All lights on

INPUT [1] jack

INPUT [2] jack

* Selection is available at

any time during Stop,
Recording Standby or
Recording.

or

The selected
buttons light on.

or

2

Press REC LEVEL and
adjust the levels.

Setting / Recording: Set input source and recording level

1

Select INPUT and press.

2

Press REC LEVEL and
adjust the levels.

On the top screen of the 4CH mode,

press REC LEVEL button, and display
“REC LEVEL TARGET” appears. Select

the input and press.

HINT:

The recording level selected is

displayed

Setting / Recording: Set input source and recording level

048

TRACK 1 TRACK 2 TRACK 3 TRACK 4

MONAURAL STEREO MONAURAL MONAURAL

STEREO MONAURAL MONAURAL

MONAURAL MONAURAL STEREO

STEREO STEREO

MTR MODE

Any of tracks 1-4 can be set for mono or stereo input.

SELECT the input per track one by one and adjust.

Use the REC LEVEL

1

Press the selected track
and input button.

2

Press REC LEVEL and
adjust the level.

SELECT the input to 2 tracks and adjust.

+

In MTR mode, you can record multiple tracks in
multiple passes. You can also send any input to any
track.

HINT:

1

[RECORDING STANDBY]

press.

Setting / Recording: Recording in STEREO and STAMINA mode

049

These are the steps to begin recording in STEREO or STAMINA mode.

1-02 Setting / Recording: Recording in STEREO and STAMINA mode

3

Adjust the recording
level of the input source.

4

[REC START]

press.

5

[REC FINISH]

press.

STEREO MODE TOP

2

Select an input
source and press.

light on

Using built-in microphones, press [MIC],
using external inputs press INPUT [1] and
INPUT [2].

light blinks

a new file
name here

light off

light on

[RECORDING DIRECTION]

5. Recording completes

1. Recording standby

2. Select the input source

3. Adjust the recording level of

the source

* Change the FILE setting.

• REC FORMAT,

• FILE NAME TYPE

* Use the recording functions.

AUTO REC/STOP, PRE REC,

REC LEVEL AUTO

*marks mean you can record without
those settings.

Confirmation of the mode.

(Stereo mode)

Recording

4. Start recording: Temporary

stop, Start recording again,

Put a mark

blinks

* Use METRONOME

The number
figures rotate.

The counter
returns back
to 0.

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

Setting / Recording: Recording on STEREO and STAMINA mode

050

In STEREO mode you can

record in 19 different file for-

mats using WAV and MP3.

Recording format must be
selected before recording of
a file begins.

HINT:

<REC FORMAT>

Recorded files are named
automatically. You can
choose from two formats:

<DEFAULT> and <DATE>.
<DEFAULT>：STE-×××
<DATE>：090531-×××

* The recording date is written.
The initial format is

<DEFAULT>

<FILE NAME> change

When the recording format
is WAV, you can mark your
file by pressing the [REC]

button while recording.
You can move swiftly to
the marked position during

playback. When you make
a temporary stop on WAV
FILE, the mark will be placed

at the stop position.

MARK

While recording and playback, no <REC FORMAT> change
nor FILE NAME TYPE change is possible.

NOTE:

Press

light blinks

[TEMPORARY STOP]

Counter doesn’t return to 0.

blinks

Press

light on

[RECORDING AGAIN]

You can start recording from
the position you stopped on
the same file.

<PRE REC>

Ref.

☞

<AUTO REC>

<REC LEVEL AUTO>

<METRONOME>

P.079

Mark setting

P.096
P.065
P.070

P.067

<FILE NAME>

P.052

<R EC FOR MAT>

P.051

Setting / Recording: Recording format <REC FORMAT>

051

Choose recording file settings <REC FORMAT> before recording.

VARIETY OF WAV FILES

Formats are: 44.1/48/96 kHz indicates the sampling

rate of the analog-to-digital conversion. 16/24-bit
indicates the bit depth of the analog-to-digital con­version.
The larger the number, the higher the sound quality,
but the files that are created are larger as well.

The WAV files recorded on STEREO/4CH/STAMINA
mode correspond to BWF (Broadcast Wave Format)

and include marks and production date.

VARIETY OF MP3

Select the bit rate which indicates information
volume per minute. The bigger the number, the low­er the rate of compression and the higher the sound

quality. The higher compression MP3 will occupy
less space on an SD card
VBR (Variable Bit Rate) means the bit rate (record­ing quality) is automatically adjusted based on input

information.

HINT:

1-03 Setting / Recording: Recording format <REC FORMAT>

How to use WAV and MP3 format

• The WAV FILES with no compression are used for

high quality sound recording. Because data is not
compressed, the volume of the file will increase

compare to MP3 format.

• MP3 FILES decrease the sound quality because of
data compression, but are useful to save SD card

capacity and to record much more sounds.

NOTE:

1

Press.

3

Select <REC FORMAT> and press.

2

Select <REC> and press.

4

Select one and press.

default;

WAV44.1 kHz/16bit.

REC FORMAT

STEREO mode

WAV

44.1kHz/16bit

44.1kHz/24bit

48kHz/16bit
48kHz/24bit

96kHz/16bit
96kHz/24bit

MP3

48kbps
56kbps

64kbps

80kbps

96kbps
112kbps

128kbps

160kbps
192kbps
224kbps

256kbps
320kbps
VBR

4CH mode

WAV

44.1kHz/16bit

44.1kHz/24bit

48kHz/16bit
48kHz/24bit

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

"Short cut"

Pressing TRACK
on the top screen.

When recording, a file name is automatically assigned. To change that, take the following steps.

Setting / Recording: File name <FILE NAME>

052

1-04 Setting / Recording: File name <FILE NAME>

• You can set the DATE type only on STEREO

mode.

• You can use other file names on STEREO
and MTR mode. Those setting is operated on
<FILE RENAME>

NOTE:

1

Press.

3

Select <FILE NAME> and press.

2

Select <REC> and press.

The initial notation

is <DEFAULT>

4

Select and press.

File Name

STEREO mode:

<DEFAULT>

STE-×××.wav (mp3) : 'STE-'3 figures, extension
* <MONO MIX> setting
MONO-×××.wav(mp3) : 'MONO' 3 figures, extension

<DATE> 090531-×××.wav(mp3) : year, date yymmdd-3 figures, extension

4CH mode:

No change

4CH-×××M.wav
Record file of the built-in microphones: '4CH-' 3 figures 'M' extension
4CH-×××I.wav
Record file of the external input: '4CH-' 3 figures 'I' extension

MTR mode:

STEREO FILE

MONO FILE

TRK1-××.wav : 'TRK' track number- 2 figures, extension
* On stereo tracks put the track number like [1] [2] using L and R.

Ref.

☞

<FILE RENAME>

P.109

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

1

[RECORDING STANDBY]

press.

Setting / Recording: Recording on 4CH mode

053

This is the method to record 4 channel stereo sounds coming from the built-in mic and the external
input jack.

1-05 Setting / Recording: Recording on 4CH mode

3

Adjust the recording level

of the input sources.

4

[START RECORDING]

press.

5

[COMPLETE RECORDING]

press.

STEREO
MODE TOP

2

[Adjust the recording level]

Select the input sources and
press.

light on

* When you use the built-in microphones:
select [MIC]

Connection from outside:

INPUT [1] and [2]

light blinks

a new file
name here

light off

* Use the recording functions: •

AUTO REC/STOP

• PRE REC

• REC LEVEL AUTO

1. Recording standby.

2. Select the input source.

3. Adjust the recording level of

the source.

* Use the METRONOME

5. Recording completes.

Recording operation.

4. Start recording

• temporary stop

• record again

• put a mark on a file.

Change to 4CH mode

*You can record skipping this step.

light on

or

blinks

The number
figures rotate.

Counter
returns back
to 0.

* Change the FILE setting.

• REC FORMAT

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

[RECORDING DIRECTION]

Setting / Recording: Recording on 4CH mode

054

HINT:

Mark

While the recording format is WAV,
if you press [REC] button during

recording operation, the mark is
put on the file and you can move
swiftly to the marked position
during playback.

When you pause, that becomes

the mark position.

While recording and playback, no <REC FORMAT> is
possible.

NOTE:

Mode change

P.038

Press.

light blinks

Press.

light on

[RECORDING AGAIN]

[TEMPORARY STOP]

Continue recording from the
position stopped on the same file.

Counter doesn’t return back to 0.

blinks

FILE NAME

On 4CH mode the input from
the built-in and the external
microphones is saved separately

as STEREO WAV FILE.

Those 2 files are always
administered as one pair and
named as the following depending
on the input:

[MIC] file: 4CH×××M.wav
INPUT [1] [2] file: 4CH×××I.wav
On screen 2 files noted 'M/I' at

one time.

* You cannot change the file name.

<REC FORMAT> CHANGE

If you want change, operate before
recording.

<PRE REC>

Ref.

☞

<AUTO REC>

<REC LEVEL AUTO>

<METRONOME>

P.079

Mark setting

P.096
P.065
P.070

P.067

<FILE NAME>

P.052

<R EC FOR MAT>

P.051

file name

Setting / Recording: Recording in MTR mode

055

Using multiple tracks, you can combine mono and stereo recordings.

1-06-1 Setting / Recording: Recording in MTR mode

[RECORDING DIRECTION]

* This means you can record without this setting.

Change to MTR mode

Create a new PROJECT.

Record the second track

Complete recording

Recording Standby

Record the first track.

Select the [REC] mode

Start recording

1

Press.

3

Select either <OVERWRITE> or
<ALWAYS NEW> and press.

2

Select <REC MODE>

and press.

Change to <REC MODE>, <OVERWRITE/ ALWAYS NEW>

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

Temporary Stop

Re-start

<OVERWRITE> and SAVE.

* Setting up PUNCH IN/OUT

* Use the METRONOME

* Set up the EFFECT

<ALWAYS NEW>.

* Use the METRONOME

* Set up the EFFECT

Make setting (mix)

• TRACK MENU setting
Adjust the track

• LEVEL • PAN

Make setting (mix)

• TRACK MENU setting
Adjust the track

• LEVEL • PAN

Select the track to record

• Select the input source

• Adjust the recording level of

the source

Select the track to record

• Select the input source

• Adjust the recording level of

the source

Setting / Recording: Recording in MTR mode

056

Only one recording track Two recording tracks

1. Input source comes from either INPUT [1] or INPUT [2].

INPUT [1] or [2] TRACK Track 1 or 3

Track 2 or 4

INPUT [1] or [2]

The same signals are sent to both tracks.

1. Input source comes from either INPUT [1] or INPUT [2].

2. The input source comes from either [MIC] or INPUT [1] [2].

Track 1 or 3Built-in microphone L

Track 2 or 4Built-in microphone R

Track 1 or 3INPUT [1]

Track 2 or 4INPUT [2]

or

2. Input sources come from both [MIC]s or INPUT [1] & [2].

Recording is created by mixing signals from both sources

Built-in microphone L

Built-in microphone R

+

TRACK

or

INPUT [1]

INPUT [2]

+

TRACK

About INPUT SOURCE and TRACK

Setting / Recording: Recording <OVER WRITE> in MTR mode

057

You can select from two recording modes.

Using the <OVERWRITE> mode, you can overwrite new sounds on the existing file.

1-06-2 Setting / Recording: Recording <OVER WRITE> in MTR mode

1

Select the TRACK.

The selected

‘TRACK’ light on.

Counter won’t be reset to 0 when

using.

2

Press.

3

[START RECORDING]

press.

You can get back to the beginning of the file with the REW button. This will allow

you to listen to what you’ve just recording by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button.

Counter doesn’t return back to 0.

4

[STOP RECORDING]

press.

Choose the appropriate

settings for your application

☞

Input setting � P.055

☞

Recording functions … P.059−

displays input level

light on

light on

light off

MTR MODE

TOP

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

In ALWAYS NEW, a new file is made whenever it records.

1-06-3 Setting / Recording: Recording <ALWAYS NEW> in MTR mode

1

Select the TRACK.

The selected

TRACK light on.

Counter won’t be reset to 0 when using.

2

Press.

Setting / Recording: Recording <ALWAYS NEW> in MTR mode

058

3

[START RECORDING]

press.

The PLAY/PAUSE button will allow you to listen back to the recorded file.

Counter return back to 0.

4

[STOP RECORDING]

press.

displays input level

light on

or

Light blinks

light off

MTR MODE

TOP

blink

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

Choose the appropriate

settings for your application

☞

Input setting � P.055

☞

Recording functions … P.059−

Setting / Recording: TRACK MENU in MTR mode

059

This is an exclusive menu available only in MTR mode to set a track.
Link tracks together, create a stereo track, or you can create a special setting for output effects.

1-07 Setting / Recording: TRACK MENU in MTR mode

Select TRACK MENU

1

On the top screen select
'TRACK MENU ICON' and
press.

TRACK MENU icon

Select a target project and start ……P.119

HINT:

Set the balance of Left and Right position of the tracks
Setting value: L100 _ C _ R100
Default: C (Center)

PAN

HINT

Set the output level of a track

Setting value: Mute, −48.0dB _ +12.0dB
Default: 0.0dB

LEVEL

currently selecting track

TRACK MENU

file names allocated to tracks

Adjust the output level of a track

Set the value and press.

Select <LEVEL> and press.

fader Icon changes

Select <PAN> and press.

Adjust the output pan of a track

Set the value and press.

pan Icon
changes

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

Setting / Recording: TRACK MENU in MTR mode

060

Select <KARAOKE> and press.

Setting <KARAOKE>

Set the value and press.

HINT:

Setting stereo link on creates a stereo track from tracks

1 and 2 or 3 and 4. Setting stereo link off creates a mono
track. Setting value: ON/OFF Default: OFF

STEREO LINK

Select <FILE> and press.

Allocate les to a track

Select the <FILE> to be

allocated and press.

Display for the file list available

to allocate with corresponding
file style.

• You can only playback a mono file on 'MONO TRACK' and
a stereo file on 'STEREO TRACK'.

• When <STEREO LINK> is turned on, no file will be
assigned to the track, and "NO DATA" will be displayed.

• When you change from 'ON' to 'OFF', the setting of <PAN>

returns to the previous one.

• When you change from 'OFF' to 'ON', the setting of
<LEVEL> and <PAN> return to 'DEFAULT'.

NOTE:

• You cannot record on the <KARAOKE> track.

• When the <STEREO LINK> turns on automatically with a
monaural track setting, it turns to "NO DATA" condition.

• When the <KARAOKE> track has been set, you cannot
make the other tracks <KARAOKE>.

NOTE:

Setting for <STEREO LINK>,
<FILE> and <KARAOKE> are

not available during recording,
playback and also when
tracks are armed.

NOTE:

HINT:

You can only use KARAOKE setting on one pair of stereo
tracks; either 1 and 2 or 3 and 4. In KARAOKE mode, you
can set KEY CONTROL and CENTER CANCEL operations.
Setting value: ON/OFF Default: OFF

Select <STEREO LINK> and press.

Setting <STEREO LINK>

Set the value and press.

The display of

'LEVEL METER'
changes 'STEREO'.

When change the

format, the display

says "NO DATA".

Only on MTR MODE

2

Select <FILE> and press.

Setting / Recording: Re-recording, <PUNCH IN/OUT> automatic

061

This function, <PUNCH IN/OUT>, allows you to partially re-record a recorded file.
Here we explain how to start <PUNCH IN> and end <PUNCH OUT> automatically.

1-08-1 Setting / Recording: Re-recording, <PUNCH IN/OUT> automatic

Allocate les to a track

Set the recording start position, <PUNCH IN>

3

Select any desirable <FILE> and press.

4

Press[START PLAYBACK].

Icon interchanges

6

Find the desirable position for ‘PUNCH IN’
and press.

5

Select PUNCH IN _ PUNCH OUT ICON and press.

PUNCH IN / PUNCH
OUT icon

1

On the top screen select
'TRACK MENU ICON' and press.

TRACK MENU icon

Change from <REC MODE>
to <OVERWRITE> …………P.055

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

Setting / Recording: Re-recording, <PUNCH IN/OUT> automatic

062

• You can set the position for <PUNCH IN / OUT> while

stopped by using the counter. First set each time and move

the cursor to <PUNCH IN / OUT>, and then press [DIAL].

• During <PUNCH OUT> _ Step 7-, if you press [DIAL]

again, all the setting will be cancelled.

HINT:

Appointing the time
using a counter

P.102

Ref.

☞

Set the recording end position, <PUNCH OUT>

7

Press the desirable position for
‘PUNCH OUT’.

The PUNCH OUT setting

confirmed

When the track reaches the ‘PUNCH
IN’ point, the REC light will turn on,

recording will start.

[1] When the track reaches the
‘PUNCH OUT’ point, the light will

blink and recording will stop.

[1] When in punch in / out mode,

the light is on during recording and
blinks during record standby.

→

PUNCH OUT

PUNCH OUT

Start Stop

the practical re-re cording parts

PLAY

PLAY

REC

Re-recording

10

Press TRACK [1] [PLAYBACK _ RECORDING].

Rewind the file to the head
(Counter: 0) or to the position to
start re-recording ‘PUNCH IN’.

8

9

Press TRACK [1], Recording Standby.

+

Setting available on MTR
mode and <OVERWRITE>

recording.

NOTE

Only on MTR MODE

2

Select <FILE> and press.

Setting / Recording: Re-recording, <PUNCH IN/OUT> manual

063

Using [OVERWRITE] recording operation in MTR mode, you can manually punch in and out. Press [REC] button

during playback, from that pressed position you can start re-recording.

1-08-2 Setting / Recording: Re-recording, <PUNCH IN/OUT> manual

Allocate les to a track

点滅

light on

Playback

3

Select any desirable <FILE> and press.

1

On the top screen select
'TRACK MENU ICON' and press.

5

Press [START PLAYBACK].

4

Press [RECORDING STANDBY].

Change from <REC MODE>
to <OVERWRITE> …………P.055

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

Setting / Recording: Re-recording, <PUNCH IN/OUT> manual

6

Performance (Not recording).

8

Performance (Recording).

9

Press [FINISH RECORDING].

PLAY PLAY

REC

→

▲

RECORDING START

▲

FINISH RECORDING

Start Stop

Re-recording

Re-recording (Manual <PUNCH IN/OUT>)

064

light on

light on

7

Press [START RECORDING].

10

Press [PLAYBACK FINISH].

light off

light on

Only on MTR MODE

Recording function <AUTO REC>

065

The H4n can detect when the input level surpasses your predetermined level, and can automatically start recording from the recording standby position.

2-01-1 Recording function <AUTO REC>

• You cannot use this setting

during recording and playback.

• You cannot use this function
together with <REC LEVEL
AUTO>, <PRE REC> and
<PRE COUNT>.

NOTE:

1

Press.

4

[START LEVEL SETTING]

Select <START LVL> and press.

3

Select <AUTO REC> and press.

2

Select <REC> and press.

While <AUTO REC> operation
is on, the display of “Wait for

Signal” appears during recording
standby. That watches whether
the present input level goes
over the recording start level.

Display of “Wait for Signal”

Start level

Present input level

Pressing the [MENU] button long
for two seconds, start to operate
from the top screen of the MODE.

6

Select<ON/OFF> and press.

7

Select<ON>and press.

5

Adjust the level.

Set the input lev el to start recording
automatically.

During “wait for signal” you can

also start recording manually by

pressing the REC button.

HINT:

Recording function <AUTO REC STOP>

066

When <AUTO REC> is on and recording, the H4n will automatically stop recording when the input level goes below a predetermined level.

2-01-2 Recording function <AUTO REC STOP>

• You cannot use this

function during recording
and playback.

• When <AUTO REC STOP>

is on, you can finish
recording with pressing

[STOP] button.

NOTE:

1

Press.

2

Select <REC> and press.

3

Select <AUTO REC> and press.

4

[STOP LEVEL SETTING]

Select <STOP LVL> and Press.

5

Adjust the level.

6

Select <AUTO STOP> and press.

7

Select the time setting.

Select from 1-5 seconds to stop

recording after the signals have be-

come lower than the STOP LEVEL.

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

When<[AUTO REC STOP>
is on, ‘STOP LEVEL’ display

appears during recording.

Stop level

Present input level

Set the input level at which
recording will stop

HINT:

Recording function <PRE REC>

067

The <PRE REC> setting can be initialized by pressing the [REC] button, automatically adding the

previous 2 seconds to your recording.

2-02 Recording function <PRE REC>

• You cannot use this setting during recording and playback.

• When recording on 96 kHz, 4CH mode, the maximum
PRE REC time is one second.

• You cannot use this function together with AUTO REC and
PRE COUNT.

NOTE

1

Press.

4

Select <ON> and press.

2

Select <REC> and press.

3

Select <PRE REC> and press.

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

In PRE REC mode the H4n will pre-record audio two sec­onds before the record button is pressed.

HINT

Recording function <LO CUT>

068

The <LO CUT> filter setting allows you to eliminate wind or blowing noises.

2-03 Recording function <LO CUT>

• You can Select the <LO CUT> filter among eleven
frequencies, such as OFF, 80, 98, 115, 133, 150, 168,
185, 203, 220, and 237 Hz. When selecting higher

numbers, you should verify the outcome before recording.

• The smaller the number, the lower the cut-off frequency.

.

HINT:

1

Press.

4

Select the setting input source.

2

Select <INPUT> and press.

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

3

Select <LO CUT>and Press.

5

Select the cutoff frequency.

Recording function <COMP/LIMIT>

069

The <COMP / LIMIT> setting can compensate for volume differences. For each input source, low

level input signals are lifted up and high level input signals are controlled down when recording.

2-04 Recording function <COMP/LIMIT>

1

Press.

3

Select <COMP/LIMIT> and press.

4

Select the setting input source.

5

Select the setting target.

HINT:

OFF

Compressor and Limiter are off

COMP1 (GENERAL)

Standard compressor

The compressor
can compress
higher level sounds
and raise the level.

COMP2 (VOCAL)

Compressor suitable for vocal

COMP3 (DRUM)

Compressor suitable for drum and
percussion

LIMIT1 (GENERAL)

Standard limiter

The limiter can
compress when
the input signals go
over the fixed level

LIMIT2 (CONCERT)

Limiter suitable for ‘live’

LIMIT3 (STUDIO)

Limiter suitable for ‘studio’ recording

2

Select <INPUT> and press.

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

Recording function <REC LEVEL AUTO>

070

This function automatically sets the level for recording.

2-05 Recording function <REC LEVEL AUTO>

When <REC LEVEL AUTO> is used, the unit automatically

determines the recording levels using the signal present dur­ing recording standby. If the volume surpasses 6dB during
recording, the input level is automatically adjusted with the
new level displayed on the screen for two seconds.

HINT:

Display when
recording standby

Display when -6dB is exceeded while recording

• You cannot use this function together with <AUTO REC>.

• You cannot use this setting during recording and playback.

NOTE:

STEREO MODE 4CH MODE

Present input level

1

Press.

2

Select <INPUT> and press.

3

Select <LEVEL AUTO>and press.

4

Select <ON>

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

Recording function <MONITOR>

071

Turning on the MONITOR function allows you to monitor input signals at all times.

2-06 Recording function <MONITOR>

You cannot monitor the input sound through the built-in
speaker.

NOTE:

1

Press.

2

Select <INPUT> and press.

3

Select <MONITOR> and press.

4

Select <ON> and press.

You can always monitor the input source through [LINE/
PHONE MINI STEREO OUT] during recording standby.

HINT:

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and
start operation from the top

screen.

Recording function <MONO MIX>

072

Engaging <MONO MIX> blends the left and right signals down to mono then records dual-mono to each left and right channel.

2-07 Recording function <MONO MIX>

• The name of the recorded file making <MONO MIX> valid
is “MONO-xxx”

• You cannot use this function together with <MS STEREO
MATRIX>.

• You cannot use this setting during recording and playback.

NOTE:

1

Press.

2

Select <INPUT> and press.

4

Select <ON> and press.

3

Select <MONO MIX> and press.

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

Recording function <MS STEREO MATRIX>

073

This function enables you to convert the stereo microphone signals when using a MID/SIDE recording configuration.

2-08 Recording function <MS STEREO MATRIX>

<ON / OFF>

Make the setting <ON/OFF> of
<MS STEREO MATRIX>.

<MID LEVEL>

<MID>is a directional microphone receiving

the recording targets.

Setting value: MUTE, −48.0 _ +12.0dB
Default: +0.0dB

1

Press.

2

Select <INPUT> and press.

3

Select <MS MATRIX> and press.

4

Make each setting accordingly.

Select

Select

Select

Adjust

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

Recording function <MS STEREO MATRIX>

074

You cannot use this function

together with <MONO MIX>.

NOTE:

<SIDE LEVEL>

A bi-directional microphone <SIDE> and
<MID> are perpendicular each other.
Setting value: MUTE, −48.0 _ +12.0dB
Default: +0.0dB

<SOURCE>

Enable to select what input is effective.
(Only on 4CH mode)

<CH SETTING>

Allocate <MID> inputs and <SIDE>

inputs between

L-ch (INPUT [1]) and R-ch (INPUT [2]).

Select

Adjust

Select

Select

Select

Select

Tuner <TUNER (CHROMATIC) >

075

The H4n features a tuner with multiple tuning modes.

3-01-1 Tuner <TUNER (CHROMATIC) >

Not available during recording and playback.

NOTE:

• The input source signals selected at the present become

the tuning target.

• Operating under 4CH mode, at Step 4 select <INPUT>
and select the input source, and then continue to steps 5.

HINT:

1

Press.

2

Select <TOOL> and press.

3

Select <TUNER> and press.

4

Select <CHROMATIC> and press.

Low

The name of the [NOTE] shows the

nearest one to the input signals.

The indicator shows the input signals are higher or lower than the

‘NOTE’ described below.
Both marks light on when the inputs signals match the ‘NOTE’.

These dots show how
much gaps exist between
the input signals and the

indicated NOTE.

High

5

Tuning.

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

Ref.

☞

Relationship between string numbers and notes

P.078

Display of tuning

Tuner, all other <TUNER>

076

Aside from CHROMATIC, there are other tuning modes such as GUITAR, BASS, OPEN A, OPEN D, OPEN E, OPEN G and DADGAD.

3-01-2 Tuner, all other <TUNER>

1

Press.

2

Select <TOOL> and press.

3

Select <TUNER> and press.

4

Select the tuning mode and press.

5

Tuning.

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

String number currently selected.

You can [DIAL] and select.

The indicator shows the input signals are higher or lower than the

‘NOTE’ described below. Both marks light on when the input signals
match the ‘NOTE’.

These dots show how
much gaps between the
input signals and the

indicated NOTE.

High

Low

Not available during recording and playback.

NOTE:

• The input source signals selected at the present become

the tuning target.

• Operating under 4CH mode, at Step 4 select <INPUT>
and select the input source, and then continue to steps 5.

HINT:

Ref.

☞

Relationship between string numbers and notes

P.078

Display of tuning

This function allows you to calibrate the tuner.

3-01-3 Tuner <TUNER (CALIB) >

• The initial setting is 440Hz.

• You can make any setting per 1Hz from 435Hz to 445Hz.

HINT:

Not available during recording and playback.

NOTE:

1

Press.

2

Select <TOOL> and press.

3

Select <TUNER> and press.

4

Select <CALIB> press.

5

Select frequency numbers.

Tuner <TUNER (CALIB) >

077

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

The <TUNER> operation
up to here is in common.

Tuner <TUNER (INPUT) >

078

In 4CH mode you can select the input source for the tuner.

3-01-4 Tuner <TUNER (INPUT) >

4

Select <INPUT> and press.

5

Select input source and press.

Tuning display

HINT:

Not available during recording and playback.

NOTE:

When tuning is low

When tuning is high

No input sound (chromatic)

Tuner type

String number/ note name

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

GUITAR E B G D A E B

BASS G D A E B

OPEN A E C# A E A E

OPEN D D A F# D A D

OPEN E E B G# E B E

OPEN G D B G D G D

DADGAD D A G D A D

Tuner type and code

〈

TUNER〉…P.075

Only on 4CH MODE

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

Metronome <METRONOME>

079

The metronome has other convenient functions such as click, pre-count, tempo, sound, etc.

3-02 Metronome <METRONOME>

<CLICK>

This setting turns the metronome on or off dur­ing recording, playback or both. This setting
must be made before recording or playback.

<PRE COUNT>

Set the count number just before the
beginning of recording. Setting is impossible

when <PRE REC> and <AUTO REC> is ON.

Select

SelectSelect

Select

Select beat.

Select among OFF,1-8 beat
and SPECIAL.

Count of <SPECIAL>

OFF

/

--Recording / Playback

---Only during recording

---Only during playback

1

Press.

2

Select <TOOL> and press.

3

Select <METRONOME>and press.

4

Make each setting selection.

Select conditions

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

Metronome <METRONOME>

080

<TEMPO>

Set the metronome speed.

Adjust

Select

default: 120.0.

<SOUND>

Set the metronome tone.

Select

Select

default: bell sound.

<PATTERN>

Set the pattern of the metronome.

Select

Select

default: 4/4.

<LEVEL>

Set for the volume of the metronome.

Select

Select

You can set between 40.0

and 250.0 BPM, per 0.1.

You can select among BELL,
CLICK, STICK, COWBELL

and HI-Q.

You can select among 0/4

(no accent), 1/4_ 8/4, and 6/8.

You can select among eleven
levels.

The metronome starts at the beginning of recording and playback. If you
start in the middle of a song or track, the metronome beats may not be in
sync with the song.

NOTE:

All about EFFECT

081

Brief outline about how to use <EFFECT>, its flow, input and output

3-03-1 All about EFFECT

[Flow of the EFFECT]

Change of the mode (MTR mode)

P.038

Recording

P.055

#1 Use <EFFECT>

Use the pre-set patch as it is

P.083

#2 Edit the patch <EDIT>

Select the pre-set that’s closest to your desired sound.

Edit the modules

Adjust the level of the patch Change the name of the patch

Store the contents of editing : <STORE>

P.088

Adjust the parameter

Select modules

<PRE AMP>

<EFX>

#3 Import the patch <IMPORT>

Select the mode

Import one <EACH>

Import all <ALL>

P.089

P.139

P.085
P.086

P.087 P.087

All about EFFECT

082

About input and output of [EFFECT]

You can use EFFECT in MTR mode for mono or stereo signals. The flow of signals will

change corresponding to the input sources and recording tracks.

2. Input source comes from either [MIC] or INPUT [1] [2]

TRACK

Built-in MIC L or INPUT [1]

Built-in MIC R or INPUT [2]

+ +

EFFECT

PRE AMP EFX

1. Input source comes from either INPUT [1] or [2]

TRACK

+

EFFECT

PRE AMP EFX

INPUT [1] or [2]

Two recording
tracks:

One recording

track:

1. Input source comes from either INPUT [1] or [2]

2. Input source comes from either [MIC] or INPUT [1] [2]

TRACK

TRACK

+

EFFECT

PRE AMP EFX

TRACK

TRACK

EFFECT

PRE AMP EFX

INPUT [1] or [2]

Built-in MIC L or INPUT [1]

Built-in MIC R or INPUT [2]

Only on MTR MODE

4

Select No. : PATCH NAME and press.

1

Press.

2

Press <EFFECT> and press.

3

Press <ON> and press.

Effect <EFFECT>

083

3-03-2 Effect <EFFECT>

PATCH

Effects module settings are
saved as a ‘patch’.

60 patches are available
and 50 of them have been
programmed.

NOTE:

Using the EFFECT made up of 2 modules in MTR mode, you can add various effects to the input signals.

Ref.

☞

P.146

patch list

P.145

6

Pressing [MENU] for more
than two seconds returns
you to the top screen.

When EFFECT is on, display
will show off.

IMPORT: Carry in a PATCH from
the other PROJECT

PATCH NUMBER: PATCH NAME.

EDIT: Create a new PATCH,
Edit a PATCH.

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

5

Select PATCH and press.

Only on MTR MODE

Effect <EDIT>, patch edit

084

You can create your own patch by combining effects and adjusting the parameter settings.

3-03-3 Effect <EDIT>, patch edit

5

Select the desired sound No.

:PATCH NAME and press.

6

Select <EDIT> and press.

7

Select the PARAMETER which
you want to change and press.

EDIT MENU

<PRE AMP>

PRE AMP module contains

guitar and bass amp model­ing effects.

<EFX>

EFX module contains modu­lation, chorus and delay ef­fects.

<LEVEL>

Adjust PATCH level.

<STORE>

Save the set the PATCH.

<RENAME>

Change the PATCH NAME.

Only on MTR MODE

Effect <EDIT (PRE AMP) >, editing PRE AMP modules

085

You can edit the PATCH using PRE SET EFFECT.

3-03-4 Effect <EDIT (PRE AMP) >, editing PRE AMP modules

ZNR ICON

EFFECT TYPE: SET THE AMP TYPE

CABINET.EQ.LEVEL. ETC.

PRE AMP MODULE CONDITION

ON 　/ 　OFF

ICON

7

Select <PRE AMP>and press.

8

Press <ON/OFF> and PRE AMP
module turns on.

ADJUST PARAMETER

Select the desired PATCH and edit it....P084

ADJUST PRE AMP module

9

Select editing PARAMETER

and press.

Ref.

☞

PRE AMP module PARAMETER

P.139

Only on MTR MODE

Effect <EDIT (EFX) >, editing EFX modules

Edit the patch by selecting from various parameters that correspond closest to your desired effect.

3-03-5 Effect <EDIT (EFX) >, editing EFX modules

Select the nearest image PATCH and edit it....P084

ADJUST EFX module

9

Select editing PARAMETER

and press.

8

Press <ON/OFF> and EFX
module turns on.

7

Select <EFX> and press.

086

EFFECT TYPE: SET THE EFX

VARIOUS PARAMETERS

PRE AMP MODULE CONDITION

ON 　/ 　OFF

ICON

Ref.

☞

EFX module PARAMETER

P.141

To select PRE AMP and EFX

modules, make setting after
changing the module status

ON.
Default: When a module

is OFF, no parameters or
settings are shown.

When OFF, you cannot select
modules.

HINT:

Only on MTR MODE

Effect <EDIT (LEVEL/RENAME) >

Adjust the levels of the patch and change the name.

3-03-6 Effect <EDIT (LEVEL/RENAME) >

Select <LEVEL> and press.

Change the number and

press.

Select <STORE> to save

the patch. To return to the
top without saving the edit/

change, hit MENU.

NOTE:

EFFECT〈EDIT〉…P.084

LEVEL RENAME

087

1

2

Select <RENAME> and

press.

1

Change the PATCH name

and press.

2

Select <OK> and press.

3

Only on MTR MODE

Effect <EDIT (STORE) >

088

Select not <STORE>.
(not stored)

Selecting “YES” will overwrite

the current patch. To save
without overwriting an exist­ing patch, select an empty
patch during STORE opera­tion. Patch changes are only
stored for the current project.

10

Select <STORE> and press.

11

Select the ‘PATCH No.’
where to save and press.

12

Select <EXECUTE> and press.

NOTE:

The items you edited have ‘ED’ display and confirmed by
<STORE>operation.

3-03-7 Effect <EDIT (STORE) >

EFFECT〈EDIT〉…P.084

STORE

Only on MTR MODE

Confirmed <STORE>.

Effect <IMPORT>, taking in a patch from another PROJECT

089

You can apply the edited and saved EFFECT PATCH, used in other project to the current PROJECT.

3-03-8 Effect <IMPORT>,

taking in a patch from another PROJECT

1

Press <IMPORT> from
the <EFFECT> screen.

3

Select your desired mode

and press.

2

Select <MODE> and press.

<ALL> read in all patches

4

Select PROJECT

and press.

SELECTED EFFECT...P.083<EFFECT>

5

Select <NEXT> and press.

6

Select <YES> and press.

All the patch selected at
step 4 are now read in to
the present project.

Effect <IMPORT>, taking in a patch from another PROJECT

090

<EACH> import one patch

When pressing the
<IMPORT>, “No Other

Project!” display will
appear when there is

no PROJECT.

NOTE:

HINT:

Read in MODE

Read in PROJECT

Start importing

current PROJECT

Selected PROJECT

8

Select <YES> and press.

5

Select <NEXT> and press.

6

Select an import patch and press.

7

Select which patch you want
to import to the present
project and press.

The patch selected at step6 is now
imported to the present project.

Only on MTR MODE

A sing-along machine <KARAOKE> preparation

091

Create spontaneous music files and convert them into KARAOKE form, then record vocals or additional guitar sounds over those files.

3-04-1 A sing-along machine <KARAOKE> preparation

KARAOKE track preparation Allocate an optional le on to KARAOKE track

1

Select TRACK MENU icon and press.

2

Select <KARAOKE> and press.

3

Select <ON> and press.

4

Select TRACK MENU icon and press.

5

Select <FILE> and press.

6

Select an optional file and press.

[Flow of the KARAOKE]

[KARAOKE OPERATION]

4. Connect the microphone

5. Make the setting for the
recording tracks

6. Make 'RECORDING' on.

• Playback

• Recording

[Setting KARAOKE]

(Prepare tracks for the Karaoke)

1. Select 'TRACK MENU ICON' and

open the 'TRACK MENU'

2. Make <KARAOKE> on.

3. Allocate files.

[Preparation]

Prepare the stereo files for the

background

Create a new project for

“Karaoke”

………P.118

Import the file to the project

• Copy the file to the project folder
……P.039

• Use <MOVE> function……P.117

[Adjustment of the Karaoke tracks]

• LEVEL

• CENTER CANCEL

• KEY

• FINE·FINE

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

A sing-along machine <KARAOKE> preparation

092

Change the KEY of KARAOKE track

Continue to the next page

The contents of KARAOKE

TRACK are different from a

general TRACK MENU.

HINT:

(LEVEL)

(CNT CANCEL)

(KEY)

(FINE)

(FILE)

(KARAOKE)

Make CENTER CANCELATION of the KARAOKE track

10

Select TRACK MENU icon
and press.

7

Select TRACK MENU icon
and press.

8

Select <CNT CANCEL> and press.

9

Convert that into <ON> and press.

11

Select <KEY> and press.

12

Adjust and press.

Only on MTR MODE

A sing-along machine <KARAOKE> recording

093

3-04-2 A sing-along machine <KARAOKE> recording

You cannot use this function

together with <EFFECT>.

NOTE:

+

A slight adjustment of KARAOKE TRACK KEY.

1

Connect the microphone.

2

Select the track menu icon and press.

3

Press ‘PRACTICE’ (no recording).

[START RECORDING]

Press [REC] button and make
recording standby condition.
After that press [PLAY/PAUSE]
button to start recording.

Recording on KARAOKE

Ref.

☞

<TRACK MENU>

P.059

14

Select <FINE> and press.

15

Make adjustment and press.

13

Select TRACK MENU icon
and press.

Press the INPUT button corresponding

to the connected input jack.

4

Only on MTR MODE

Playback : Playback files (stereo, 4ch and stamina modes)

094

Immediately after recording, you can playback the file by pressing the [PLAY/PAUSE] button.

If you prefer to call up the files for later playback, take the following steps.

4-01 Playback : Playback files

(stereo, 4ch and stamina modes)

1

Press.

2

Select <FILE> and press.

3

Select the targeted file
and press.

4

Select <SELECT> and press.

You should confirm the file name.

5

[START PLAYBACK]

Press.

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

• On the top screen you can move directly to Step 3,
just press TRACK [2] button.

• If you press [PLAY/PAUSE] button after selecting

files, the selected file starts playback immediately.

• You can select files in the folder directly using [DIAL]

from the top screen.

HINT:

Ref.

☞

<FILE SELECT>

P.104

"Short cut"

Pressing TRACK
on the top screen.

“Short cut”

You can select the
file in the folders
on the top screen.

Playback : <PLAY MODE>

095

Aside from general playback, you can also select

1) one file only playback, 2) repeat playback of one file, and 3) all files repeat playback.

4-02 Playback : <PLAY MODE>

You cannot use this setting during recording
and playback.

NOTE:

1

Press.

2

Select <PLAY MODE> and press.

3

Select a play mode and press.

PLAY ALL Playback all the files in the folder.

PLAY ONE Playback one file.

REPEAT ONE Playback repeat of one composition only.

REPEAT ALL Playback all files in the folder.

Select desirable mode.

4

[START PLAYBACK]

Press.

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

Playback : Setting marks

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While operating file playback you can create marks at desired spots.

You can move easily to the spot during playback.

4-03 Playback : Setting marks

• Mark function is available only in case of WAV format.

• The maximum marks you can place in one file are 99.

• Once a mark has been created it cannot be deleted.

NOTE:

During playback operation,
press the [REC] button.

How to create marks

How to playback the marked file

FILE

• Pressing [REC] button during recording, you can

create marks.

• You can recognize marks in the file in the <MARK LIST>.

HINT:

You can move to the marked position

pressing [FF] and [REW] buttons in the

files with marks.

Ref. ☞<MARK LIST>

P. 115

Mark A

Current position

Mark B

Playback : <AB REPEAT>

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4-04 Playback : <AB REPEAT>

The <AB REPEAT> repeat setting allows you to playback two points on the file repeatedly.

1

Press.

2

Select <TOOL> and press.

3

Select <AB REPEAT > and press.

4

[START PLAYBACK] Press.

point A moves.

5

[Set up point A] Press.

A mark is placed at point A, then mark B appears and moves until set

6

[Set up point B] Press.

Playback continues
repeatedly between the
indicated locations.

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

You can set point [A] and [B] while stopped.

HINT:

Playback : <AB REPEAT>

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Caution:

When you move around in the file using [FF]
and [REW] buttons and whenever you press

the button for less than 2 seconds (quick

press), it will move to the next file. If there is

a mark, it will move to the marked point.

By pressing the [FF] and [REW] buttons for

more than 2 seconds you can move to a
desired point.

HINT:

After setting up A and B

points press the [REC] button,

you can cancel all settings.

During recording and playback,

you cannot make any settings

after Step 3 of <AB REPEAT>.

NOTE:

<AB REPEAT>

FIX/CLEAR of A & B point

STOP

PLAYBACK/TEMPORARY STOP of the file

Holding the key for more than one second,

operate wind-forward and rewind

Just press the button, and move back or

forward to the file

* However if there is a marker in a WAV file,

the button moves to the marking place.

or

Movable with

a long press.

1

Press.

2

Select <TOOL> and press.

3

Select <SPEED> and press.

Playback : <SPEED>

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You can adjust playback speed of the file.

4-05 Playback : <SPEED>

• You can move swiftly to this menu pressing TRACK [3] button on the top

screen of each mode.

• You can set up playback speed between 50% and 150% with increments or

decrements of 5%. (Default; 100%)

• You can move the playback location using [FF] [REW] button.

HINT:

During recording and playback, you cannot make any settings after Step 3 of
<SPEED>.

NOTE:

5

[START PLAYBACK] Press.

or

4

Adjust playback speed.

You can set up playback

speed between 50% and
150% with increments or
decrements of 5%.

Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

"Short cut"

Pressing TRACK
on the top screen.

Only on STEREO MODE