Zoom P4 Quick Start Guide
P4
Quick Guide
You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use.
The Operation Manual can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.jp/docs/p4). This
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Functions of parts
■Top/Back/Front
INPUT SELECT switches
1–4
Set these according to the
connected equipment.
Dynamic mic
Condenser mic
(supplies +48 V
phantom power)
Smartphone, etc.
USB audio return
signal output from
computer
INPUT knobs 1–4
Use to adjust input
signal levels.
MUTE buttons 1–4
Use to mute (lit) and
unmute (unlit) signals.
Display
This shows the recorder
status and MENU screen.
SOUND PAD A–D
Use these to play the
sounds assigned to
them.
SOUND PAD knob
Use to adjust SOUND
PAD volumes.
PHONES knobs 1–4
Use to adjust the
volumes of signals
output from PHONES
jacks 1–4.
Input jacks 1–4
These input jacks have
built-in mic preamps.
PHONES jacks 1–4
These output the signals
adjusted by PHONES
knobs 1–4.
PLAY indicator
This lights during playback
and blinks when paused.
REC indicator
This lights during
recording and blinks when
recording is paused.
MENU button
Use to open the MENU
screen and to return to
the previous screen.
PLAY/PAUSE/
Use to play/pause
recorded les.
Use to move the cursor
up in the MENU screen.
STOP/
Use to stop recording/
playback.
Use to move the cursor
down in the MENU
screen.
REC/ENTER button
Use to start/stop
recording.
Use to conrm a
selection in the MENU
screen.
button
button
2
■Left/Right
NOTE
• Use only one type of battery (alkaline, NiMH or lithium) at a time.
• Set the type of battery used correctly so that the amount of remaining battery charge can be
shown accurately. (
page 15)
• The battery charge can be checked on the Home Screen.
SD card slot
Cards that conform to SDHC and
SDXC specications are supported.
Format the SD card with the
before use.
Power supply connector
for BTA-2
Use this power supply
connector when
connecting a BTA-2
wireless adapter.
P4
Smartphone connection jack
By using a 4-contact mini-plug cable, the signal from
a smartphone can be input on channel 3 while the
signal mixed on the
signal) is returned to the smartphone simultaneously.
Power supply USB Type-C port
This power supply USB port is
for connecting an AC adapter or
portable battery.
(excluding the channel 3
P4
USB Type-C port
This USB port is for connecting
with a computer, smartphone
or tablet.
POWER switch
Use to turn the power
on and off.
Installing batteries
To run the P4 on battery power, open the battery compartment cover on the bottom and install
two AA batteries.
Open while pressing down.
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Connection examples
Mics
Dynamic and condenser mics
AC adapter
(ZOOM AD-17)
USB Type-C
SD card
Smartphone
Guests can participate
by phone during
podcasting.
USB Type-C
port
port
Wireless adapter (ZOOM BTA-2)
This enables wireless connection to
smartphones and tablets.
Computer, smartphone or tablet
Using the audio interface function,
audio can be shared with a computer,
smartphone or tablet, and recordings on
the SD card can be transferred for editing.
This might not be usable with some
communication apps.
Headphones
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Use examples
■Using on location
By using the P4 with batteries or a portable battery, audio can be recorded on location. The recorded
audio is saved on an SD card and can be transferred to a computer for editing and distribution.
■Using for live streaming
By connecting a P4 to a computer, you can use it to stream audio in real time.
Internet
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