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Operation Manual

You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use.

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Page 1: ...Operation Manual You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use 2017 ZOOM CORPORATION Copying or reprinting this manual in part or in whole without permission is prohibited ...

Page 2: ...together Do not use batteries of different brands or types together Remove the batteries when the unit will not be used for a long time If a leak occurs thoroughly wipe the battery case and battery terminals to remove the leaked fluid Operating environment Do not use in extremely high or low temperatures Do not use near heaters stoves and other heat sources Do not use in very high humidity or wher...

Page 3: ...cluding CDs records tapes live performances video works and broad casts without permission of the copyright holder for any purpose other than personal use is prohibited by law Zoom Corporation will not assume any responsibility related to infringements of copyrights FCC regulation warning for U S A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device purs...

Page 4: ...the set language using the capa bilities of this display USB audio interface that uses asynchronous transfer The asynchronous transfer system used is not impacted by computer jitter enabling faithful reproduction of the original sound Additional recording functions from other models The features include automatic recording that monitors the input level to determine when to start pre recording to p...

Page 5: ... Adjusting the volume Using repeat playback Deleting marks Checking file information Using additional playback functions Working with files Deleting files Using USB functions Connecting with other devices Using as a card reader Using as an audio interface Making various settings Opening the SETTING screen Setting the date format Setting the display backlight Adjusting the display contrast Setting ...

Page 6: ... XY mic This has two crossing directional mics This mic can record a three dimensional sound with natural depth and width Input volume dial Use to adjust the input level Display This shows various types of information AUDIO button Use this to operate the function shown 1st from the left at the bottom of the display LO CUT button Use this to operate the function shown 2nd from the left at the botto...

Page 7: ...g recording It blinks rapidly when the input sound level is high REC button Use to start recording STOP OPTION button Use to stop file playback and show various functions PLAY PAUSE button Use to start and pause playback of recorded files REW button Use to skip files and search backward to a playback position FF button Used to skip files and search forward to a playback position Speaker Sound is o...

Page 8: ... buttons Use to adjust the volume MIC LINE IN jack A connected mic can be used to record Mics that require plug in power can be used with this jack microSD card slot Insert a microSD card here TRASH button Use to delete recorded files POWER HOLD switch Use this to turn the power ON OFF and to disable button operation USB port Connect this to a computer or iOS device to use the as an audio interfac...

Page 9: ...be set on the Recording Screen From left to right these correspond to and Remaining battery charge This shows the remaining battery charge When the remaining battery charge becomes low replace the batteries Using batteries or connect an AC adapter Using an AC adapter Counter This shows either the current elapsed recording time or the remaining available recording time Setting how the counter appea...

Page 10: ...rrent playback location Number of selected file total number of files Level meter These show the input levels of the playing audio Function buttons These show functions that can be set on the Playback Screen From left to right these correspond to and Remaining battery charge This shows the remaining battery charge When the remaining battery charge becomes low replace the batteries Using batteries ...

Page 11: ... 2 Install the batteries 3 Replace the battery cover NOTE Use only one type of battery alkaline NiMH or lithium at a time If the remaining battery power indicator becomes 0 turn the power off immediately and install new batteries After installing the batteries set the battery type correctly Setting the type of battery used 10 ...

Page 12: ...Using an AC adapter 1 Connect the cable of an AD 17 AC adapter to the USB port 2 Plug the AC adapter into an outlet 11 ...

Page 13: ...microSD card slot cover NOTE Always make certain that the power is off when inserting or removing a microSD card Inserting or removing a card while the power is on could result in data loss When inserting a microSD card be sure to insert the correct end with the top side up as shown Recording and playback are not possible when a microSD card is not loaded in the To format a microSD card see Format...

Page 14: ...e shown and the date time Setting the date and time If No SD Card appears on the display confirm that a microSD card is inserted properly If Invalid SD Card appears on the display the card is not formatted correctly Format the microSD card Formatting microSD cards or use a different microSD card Inserting microSD cards Turning the power off 1 Slide toward NOTE Keep sliding the switch until Goodbye...

Page 15: ...pressing turn the power on This opens the SETTING screen 2 Use and to select Language and press 3 Press or to select the language to use and press This completes setting the language HINT The first time you turn the power on after purchase this screen opens automatically 14 ...

Page 16: ... Set the date and time so the recorder can add this data to recording files 1 While pressing turn the power on This opens the SETTING screen 2 Use and to select Date Time and press 3 Use and to select Set Date Time and press 15 ...

Page 17: ...or HINT The first time you turn the power on after purchase this screen opens automatically after you set the language used 5 Use and to change the value selected by the cursor 6 Press This completes setting the date and time 16 ...

Page 18: ...eration Misoperation during recording can be prevented by using the HOLD function to disable use of the buttons Activating the HOLD function 1 Slide to HOLD Deactivating the HOLD function 1 Slide back to the middle 17 ...

Page 19: ...sound distorts even when you lower the input level try changing mic positions and adjusting the output levels of connected devices To cut noise from wind and other sources during recording see Reducing noise To stop input signal clipping see Setting the limiter NOTE If the REC LED is blinking the sound could be distorted so lower the input level 18 ...

Page 20: ...tic level adjustment This function automatically adjusts the input level according to the input signal 1 Press to select ON NOTE When automatic level adjustment is ON turning the input volume dial has no effect 19 ...

Page 21: ...e 96k 24bit 96 kHz 24 bit WAV High Low Large Small 48k 24bit 48 kHz 24 bit WAV 48k 16bit 48 kHz 16 bit WAV 44 1k 16bit 44 1 kHz 16 bit WAV MP3 320k 320 kbps MP3 MP3 256k 256 kbps MP3 MP3 192k 192 kbps MP3 MP3 128k 128 kbps MP3 MP3 48k 48 kbps MP3 NOTE WAV format is better for recording when audio quality is important Since the MP3 format uses compression the audio quality is reduced but the file s...

Page 22: ...Reducing noise This function can reduce low frequency noise including wind and vocal pops 1 Press to set the cutoff frequency HINT Select OFF 80Hz 120Hz or 160Hz as the frequency 21 ...

Page 23: ...ent distortion by controlling input signals that have excessively high levels 1 Press to select ON NOTE When the input sensitivity is high input volume dial is set to a large value noise will be more noticeable when the signal level is low 22 ...

Page 24: ...oints During playback press or to jump to a mark position When recording is paused a mark will be added automatically at that point Up to 99 marks can be added to each recording If the file size exceeds 2 GB during recording a new file will be created automatically and recording will continue without pause 2 Press This ends recording 23 ...

Page 25: ... the set value 1 While pressing press to set the recording starting level HINT The input level can be set to Off 48 dB 24 dB 12 dB or 6 dB 2 Press This will start automatic recording standby HINT You can press again to start recording immediately 3 Press to end recording standby or stop recording NOTE This cannot be used with the SELF TIMER function When automatic recording is enabled the self tim...

Page 26: ...nds before is pressed This is useful when a performance starts suddenly for example 1 While pressing press to turn it ON 2 Press This starts recording the input signal from 2 seconds earlier NOTE This cannot be used with the SELF TIMER function When PRE REC is enabled SELF TIMER will be disabled 25 ...

Page 27: ...tarts the self timer countdown and the REC LED blinks HINT During the countdown you can press again to start recording immediately 3 Press to end recording standby or stop recording NOTE This cannot be used with the AUTO REC function When the SELF TIMER is enabled AUTO REC will be disabled This cannot be used with the PRE REC function When the SELF TIMER is enabled PRE REC will be disabled 26 ...

Page 28: ...d markers can be output from the LINE OUT jack when recording is started and stopped When recording audio for video with the sending the output signal to the camera input can make aligning audio and video easier 1 While pressing press to turn it ON 27 ...

Page 29: ...vice with the PHONE LINE OUT jack of the 3 While pressing press This plays a test tone from the PHONE LINE OUT jack NOTE Be careful of the volume if you are monitoring the sound with headphones for example HINT The test tone is a 1kHz sine wave at 6 dBFS 4 Adjust the input gain of the other device While checking the audio level meter of the connected device make small adjustments to the input gain...

Page 30: ...ne part at a time 1 Press and to select a file 2 While pressing press This starts overdubbing 3 Press This stops overdubbing NOTE The AUTO REC PRE REC SELF TIMER and SOUND MARK functions will be disabled Overdubbing is not possible if the recording format of the file is MP3 Overdubbing will record a file with the same format as the original file 29 ...

Page 31: ...ding The sound being recorded can be monitored using headphones 1 Connect headphones to the PHONE LINE OUT jack on the 2 Press and to adjust the monitoring volume HINT The monitoring volume can be set from 0 to 100 30 ...

Page 32: ...be used to record sound 1 Connect an external mic to the MIC LINE IN jack on the 2 Press This starts recording NOTE The built in XY mic is disabled when an external mic is connected The can supply plug in power if the connected mic uses it 31 ...

Page 33: ...uring playback Jump to the next mark if one exists Play the next file if no mark exists Press Jump to the previous mark if one exists Play the previous file if no mark exists Press HINT Marks are used as cue points If you press after the last mark during playback the next file will be played If you press before the first mark during playback the previous file will be played 3 Press Playback stops ...

Page 34: ...Adjusting the volume 1 Press and HINT The volume can be adjusted separately for the speaker and headphones The volume can be set from 0 to 100 33 ...

Page 35: ...d can be played back repeatedly 1 Press to set the repeat type The following repeat types can be used Setting value Explanation OFF Every file from the selected one to the last one will be played back ONE The selected file will be played repeatedly ALL All files will be played back repeatedly 34 ...

Page 36: ...deleted when not needed 1 Pause playback 2 Use and to jump to the mark that you want to delete The function button on the far left changes from MARK to DELETE MARK 3 Press 4 Use and to select Delete and press The selected mark will be deleted 35 ...

Page 37: ...lected file 1 Press and to select a file 2 Press 3 Check the file information Press and to change the page HINT The information items that can be viewed are the date and time the recording format the file size and the recording length 4 Press This reopens the Playback Screen 36 ...

Page 38: ...e playback position precisely The playback position can be adjusted a few seconds at a time 1 Press on the Playback Screen This activates Play Mode 2 Use and to adjust the playback position precisely Go back 3 seconds Press Go forward 10 seconds Press NOTE If there is a mark before the amount of time playback will stop at the mark position instead 3 Press to exit Play Mode 37 ...

Page 39: ...g the playback speed 1 Press on the Playback Screen This activates Play Mode 2 Press to change the playback speed HINT The playback speed can be set to 0 50 0 75 1 00 1 50 or 2 00 3 Press to exit Play Mode 38 ...

Page 40: ...elect the sound effect to use The following sound effects can be activated Setting value Explanation OFF The sound will not be changed SPEECH This makes recordings of speeches and meetings sound better Vo CUT This cuts vocals BASS This cuts frequencies other than low frequencies ROCK This emphasizes low and high frequencies 3 Press to exit Play Mode 39 ...

Page 41: ...d to move the position where you want repeat playback to start You can also press and move the position during playback 3 Press to set the starting point A will appear at the set point 4 Press at the point where you want repeat playback to stop to set the ending point B will appear at the set point and repeat playback between the A and B points will start 40 ...

Page 42: ...5 Press to stop repeat playback 6 Press to exit Play Mode 41 ...

Page 43: ...es Files that are not needed can be deleted 1 Press and to select a file HINT Files can be deleted on both the Recording Screen and the Playback Screen 2 Press 3 Use and to select Delete and press The selected file will be deleted 42 ...

Page 44: ...r or audio interface when the is connected to a computer iOS device or other equipment 1 When the Recording Screen is open use a USB cable to connect the and the other equipment The USB screen will open NOTE A Lightning to USB Camera Adapter is necessary to connect an iOS device 43 ...

Page 45: ...the microSD card 3 When you want to disconnect use the computer to end the USB connection with the Windows Select from Safely Remove Hardware Mac OS Drag the icon to the Trash and drop it NOTE Always conduct computer disconnection procedures before removing the USB cable 4 Press 5 Use and to select Exit and press This ends card reader operation and reopens the Recording Screen 6 Disconnect the USB...

Page 46: ...iOS device or other equipment can be output from the 1 Press or on the USB screen to select Audio I F and press 2 Use and to select the type of device and press NOTE After selecting iOS follow the instructions on screen and disconnect the cable once Then select iOS again and reconnect the cable 3 Use and to select the power source and press 45 ...

Page 47: ...cted to a com puter that has low USB bus power supply capability NOTE When iOS is selected power is supplied by the batteries in the This screen will not be shown 4 Monitoring playback signals from connected devices 5 To disconnect while pressing press 6 Use and to select Exit and press This ends audio interface operation and reopens the Recording Screen 7 Disconnect the USB cable from the and the...

Page 48: ...onitoring This directly outputs the input signal from the before sending it to the computer or iOS device This enables monitoring without latency 1 During audio interface operation while pressing press to turn it ON 47 ...

Page 49: ...Making various settings Opening the SETTING screen Various settings can be made on the SETTING screen 1 While pressing turn the power on This opens the SETTING screen 48 ...

Page 50: ...ck Screen can be changed 1 On the SETTING screen use and to select Date Time and press 2 Use and to select Date Format and press 3 Use and to select the date format and press The following date formats can be used Setting value Explanation YYMMDD Year month day order MMDDYY Month day year order DDMMYY Day month year order 49 ...

Page 51: ... off can be set as follows Setting value Explanation Off The backlight always stays off On The backlight always stays on 30 sec The backlight turns off if no operation occurs for 30 seconds 1 min The backlight turns off if no operation occurs for 1 minute 2 min The backlight turns off if no operation occurs for 2 minutes 3 min The backlight turns off if no operation occurs for 3 minutes 4 min The ...

Page 52: ...justing the display contrast 1 On the SETTING screen use and to select LCD and press 2 Use and to select Contrast and press 3 Use and to adjust the contrast and press HINT This can be set from 1 to 10 51 ...

Page 53: ...tery used so that the amount of remaining battery charge can be shown accurately on the display 1 On the SETTING screen use and to select Battery and press 2 Use and to select the battery type and press HINT The options are Alkaline Ni MH and Lithium 52 ...

Page 54: ...e power turns off and press Setting value Explanation Off The Auto Power Off function is disabled 5 min The power will turn off automatically 5 minutes after the last button operation 10 min The power will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the last button operation 30 min The power will turn off automatically 30 minutes after the last button operation 60 min The power will turn off automatic...

Page 55: ...counter can be set to either the current elapsed recording time count up or the remaining possible recording time count down 1 On the SETTING screen use and to select Rec Setting and press 2 Use and to select Counter and press 3 Press or to select how it is shown and press 54 ...

Page 56: ...mat and press The following file name formats can be used Setting value Explanation ZOOM Files are named with consecutive numbers from ZOOM0001 WAV MP3 to ZOOM9999 WAV MP3 YYMMDD HHMMSS Files are named with the date and time using a YYMMDD HHMMSS WAV MP3 format NOTE If set to YYMMDD HHMMSS files will be named with the date and time when recording started When set to YYMMDD HHMMSS the Date Format s...

Page 57: ... microSD card that has been purchased or formatted by a computer should be formatted for use with the 1 While pressing turn the power on This opens the SETTING screen 2 Use and to select SD Card and press 3 Use and to select Format and press 56 ...

Page 58: ...e microSD card for use with the NOTE Before using microSD cards that have just been purchased or that have been formatted on a computer they must be formatted by the Be aware that all data saved on the microSD card will be deleted when it is formatted 57 ...

Page 59: ...y with the A Quick Test can be done in a short amount of time while a Full Test examines the entire microSD card Conducting a Quick Test 1 While pressing turn the power on This opens the SETTING screen 2 Use and to select SD Card and press 3 Use or to select Test and press 58 ...

Page 60: ...d press This starts a quick test of the microSD card 6 Check the result when the test completes The result of the evaluation is shown NOTE Even if a performance test result is OK there is no guarantee that writing errors will not occur Use this infor mation as a guide 59 ...

Page 61: ...OTE Use the AC adapter to supply power when conducting a full test Using an AC adapter 1 While pressing turn the power on This opens the SETTING screen 2 Use and to select SD Card and press 3 Use or to select Test and press 60 ...

Page 62: ...cute and press This starts a full test of the microSD card HINT You can press to pause and resume a test 6 Check the result when the test completes The result of the evaluation is shown NOTE Even if a performance test result is OK there is no guarantee that writing errors will not occur Use this infor mation as a guide 61 ...

Page 63: ...Checking the versions You can check the firmware versions 1 While pressing turn the power on This opens the SETTING screen 2 Use and to select Version and press 3 Check the firmware versions 62 ...

Page 64: ...s 1 While pressing turn the power on This opens the SETTING screen 2 Use and to select Factory Reset and press 3 Use and to select Execute and press This starts resetting the After the settings are reset the power will automatically turn off NOTE Input level settings will not be reset 63 ...

Page 65: ...ard NOTE Files for the latest firmware updates can be downloaded from the ZOOM website www zoom co jp 3 Insert the microSD card into the Inserting microSD cards 4 While pressing turn the power on This opens an update execution confirmation screen 5 Use and to select Update and press The firmware update starts NOTE During the firmware update do not turn the power off or remove the microSD card Doin...

Page 66: ...update completes turn the power off NOTE Executing a firmware update is not possible if the remaining battery power is low Replace the batteries with new ones Using batteries or connect the AC adapter Using an AC adapter 65 ...

Page 67: ...ant to add to the root directory on a microSD card NOTE Download language files from the ZOOM website www zoom co jp 2 Insert the microSD card into the Inserting microSD cards 3 While pressing turn the power on This opens the SETTING screen 4 Use and to select Language and press 5 Use and to select Add Language and press 66 ...

Page 68: ...6 Use and to select the language you want to add and press The selected language will be added HINT Added languages will be deleted if the is reset Restoring default setting values 67 ...

Page 69: ...the REC LED is lit Names of parts Check the remaining recordable time with the recording time counter shown on the Recording Screen Recording Screen Confirm that a microSD card is loaded properly in the card slot Inserting microSD cards If the HOLD function is on buttons operations will be disabled Disable the HOLD function Preventing misoperation Other trouble Computer does not recognize the even...

Page 70: ...ine headphone stereo mini jack Built in speaker 500 mW 8Ω mono speaker USB microUSB Mass storage class operation USB 2 0 High Speed Audio interface operation USB class compliant 44 1 48kHz sampling rate 16 bit depth 2 in 2 out Transfer method asynchronous Power 2 AAA batteries alkaline NiMH or lithium AC adapter ZOOM AD 17 DC 5V 1A Estimated continuous recording time using batteries About 10 hours...

Page 71: ...ZOOM CORPORATION 4 4 3 Kanda surugadai Chiyoda ku Tokyo 101 0062 Japan www zoom co jp Z2I 3120 01 ...

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