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
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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. Conrm 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.
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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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