Zoom Q2 HD User Guide

User Guide

Q2HD

Safety and Operation

Precautions must be read

before using the unit.

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Copying or reproduction of this User
Guide in part or in whole without
permission is prohibited.

Items included with this product

Items included with this product

• unit

• 2 AA batteries

(for testing the unit)

Note: Use alkaline batteries or
rechargeable NiMH batteries.

• SD card

• User Guide

(this manual)

HandyShare software for video editing and sharing

Install HandyShare on your computer to use it. Access the included SD card from
the computer and double-click the HandyShare installer on it. If your computer
does not already have QuickTime installed, follow the instructions that appear on
your screen after starting HandyShare to install it.

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Part functions

■Parts of the unit

Recording time or remaining
recordable time for video or audio

Current operation
status

Input volume level

Mic angle setting

Scene setting for
video recording

Image size/frame rate
during video recording

■Installing batteries

icon appears when an SD

The
card is loaded in the unit (no icon

if no SD card is loaded)

Recording level
setting

Lo-cut lter setting

Sound quality when
recording audio or video

Open the case while
pressing here and then
install the batteries.

Note: Use alkaline batteries or
rechargeable NiMH batteries.

Part functions

2

Part functions

Part functions

■Parts of the unit

View video and
information about
operation.

Play and pause
recorded video and
audio.

Select items and adjust
the volume.

(continued)

Start and stop recording video

and audio. Conrm selections.

Sound from the
camera side of the
unit can be recorded
in mono or in stereo
with a maximum
width of 150º.

Open various setting
menus.

Listen to startup and
shutdown sounds
and recorded audio.

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Part functions

Turn the power
ON and OFF.

Output sound to
headphones or
other external
equipment.

Output digital
video and audio
to an HDMI TV or
other compatible
device.

• Connect to a computer to power the recorder and use it as
a card reader, USB mic or web camera.

• Connect to an

• A ZOOM AD-17 AC adapter (sold separately) can also be

connected here.

iPad to use as a USB mic.

4

Set the mic
recording level.

Delete recorded
video and audio.

Insert an SD,
SDHC or SDXC
card into this slot.

Attach a strap to
help prevent acci­dental dropping.

Setting the date & time

Setting the battery type

Setting the date & time

The date and time are added to recorded video and

audio les, so set it accurately before recording.

Press to open the Main Menu.

1.

Use to select

2.

press

.

Use to select Set Date and press .

3.

Use to set the current date

4.

and time.

1,5

After completing the setting, press .

5.

2,3,4

Setting the battery type

Set the battery type so that the amount of remaining

battery life can be shown accurately.

Press to open the Main Menu.

1.

Use to select

2.

press

.

Use to select Battery and press .

3.

Use to set the battery type

4.

and press

After completing the setting, press .

5.

1,5

and

SETTING

and

SETTING

.

Note: Use alkaline batteries or rechargeable NiMH batteries.

2,3,4

5

Formatting SD cards

You must format SD cards in the to make

them usable with the recorder.

Note: Formatting a card will permanently erase all

data on it.

Press to open the Main Menu.

1.

Use to select

2,3,4

2.

press

.

Use to select SD Format and

3.

4.

1

5.

If the SD card’s write-protection switch is
ON, the card cannot be formatted.

.

press

Use to select “Yes ” to format or
“No” to cancel and press

• Select “Yes” to start formatting.

• Select “No” to return to the SETTING menu.

After formatting completes, “Done” appears

on screen and the SETTING menu reopens.

NOTE

SETTING

Formatting SD cards

and

.

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Turning sound monitoring on or off

Reducing noise

Turn the low-cut lter function on to reduce wind

Reducing noise

sounds and other noise.

Press to open the Main Menu.

1.

Use to select

2.

press

.

Use to select Lo Cut and press .

3.

Use to select On or Off and

1,5

2,3,4

4.

5.

Use the windscreen included in the APQ­2HD accessory package to further reduce
noise.

.

press

After completing the setting, press .

NOTE

Turning sound monitoring on or o

Turn this on to listen to the sound being recorded

through the line/headphones and HDMI outputs.

Press to open the Main Menu.

1.

Use to select

2.

press

.

Use to select Sound Monitor and

1,5

3.

4.

5.

.

press

Use to select On or Off and

.

press

After completing the setting, press .

INPUT

INPUT

and

and

2,3,4

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Adjusting the recording level

By changing the recording level gain, you can record

anything from quiet sounds to loud rock shows at

the optimal level. You can set the gain manually or
let the recorder set it automatically.

Use the MIC GAIN dial to adjust the mic

•

sensitivity to suit the recording conditions.

1

■Using the Auto Gain setting

Press to open the Main Menu.

1.

Use to select

2,3,4

2.

press

.

Use to select Auto Gain and

3.

4.

1

5.

.

press

Use to set the mic sensitivity and

.

press

Off

Use the MIC GAIN dial to adjust manually.

Concert

Use for band performances, concerts and

other loud situations.

Solo
Use for solo performances and other quiet

situations.

Meeting

Use for meetings and other eld recordings.

After completing the setting, press .

INPUT

Adjusting the recording level

and

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Video scene setting

Video scene setting

You can set the camera light sensitivity to suit the

video recording conditions. This allows the unit to

record video optimally even in dark places and on

stages with bright lights.

Press to open the Main Menu.

1.

Use to select

2.

press

.

Use to set the mode and press .

3.

Auto

Adjusts to lighting conditions automatically.

Concert lighting
Best for concerts and other situations with

1,4

2,3

bright lights.

Night

Best for nighttime and other dark situations.

After completing the setting, press .

4.

SCENE

and

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