Zoom H4next, Operation Manual

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Cubase LE 4 installation Connections and preparation Use Cubase LE 4 to record
Cubase LE 4 installation Windows Vista / XP Connections and preparation Use Cubase LE 4 to record Cubase LE 4 installation MacOS X Connections and preparation Use Cubase LE 4 to record
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To connect the H4n to a computer running Windows Vista (or
Windows XP) and to enable audio input/output, proceed as
follows. The installation description uses Windows Vista as an
example.
Download the latest ZOOM H4 ASIO driver from the
web site of ZOOM Corporation (http://www.zoom.co.jp)
and install the driver.
The ZOOM H4 ASIO driver software is required to enable use of
Cubase LE 4 for audio input and output with a computer. Refer to the
read_me file included in the download package for instructions on
how to install the driver correctly.
NOTE
If the system software of the H4n is not up to date, the H4n may not
be recognized correctly by the computer. You should always upgrade
the system software to the latest version. The latest version can also
be downloaded from the web site of ZOOM Corporation.
Insert the supplied "Cubase LE 4" DVD-ROM into the
DVD drive of the computer, and perform the
installation steps.
When you insert the DVD-ROM, a screen asking what you want to do
appears. Select "Open folder to view files".
When the contents of the DVD-ROM are shown, open the "Cubase
LE 4 for Windows" folder by double-clicking on it, and then double-
click the executable "Setup" ("Setup.exe") file to start the installation
process.
HINT
If nothing happens when you insert the DVD-ROM, open the Start
menu and select "Computer" ("My Computer" in Windows XP). Then
double-click the "Cubase LE 4" DVD-ROM icon to display the
contents of the DVD-ROM.
NOTE
When the installation of Cubase LE 4 is complete, a screen asking
about installation of activation (software license authentication)
management software appears. Install this software, because it is
required for registering Cubase LE 4.
Connect the H4n to the computer using a USB cable.
Take the required steps at the H4n to enable USB connection. The
H4n will be recognized by the computer. If this is the first time to
connect the H4n, wait until the message "Your devices are ready to
use" appears.
HINT
For information on steps to take at the H4n, see the section "Setting
up: USB connection, H4n used as an Audio Interface" (p.033) of the
H4n operation manual.
NOTE
• If you monitor the audio signal during recording via the audio output
of the computer, there will be an audible delay. Be sure to use the
[PHONES/LINE] jack of the H4n to monitor the signal.
• Use a high-quality USB cable and keep the connection as short as
possible. If USB bus power is supplied to the H4n via a USB cable
that is more than 3 meters in length, the low voltage warning
indication may appear.
Bring up the "Sound" window from the Control Panel
and make the input device setting for the computer.
To bring up the "Sound" window, select "Control Panel" from the
Start menu and click "Hardware and Sound", then click "Sound".
In the "Sound" window, verify that "H4 Audio" is listed under the
Play and Record devices and that the device is checked. (To switch
between Play and Record, click the tabs at the top of the window.)
If the device is not checked, right-click on the icon for the device and
click "Set as Default Device" so that a check mark appears.
Start Cubase LE 4. Then access the "Devices" menu,
select "Device Setup..." and click "VST Audio
System".
To start Cubase LE 4, double-click the Cubase LE 4 shortcut icon that
was created on the desktop. After startup, select "ZOOM H4 ASIO
Driver" as the ASIO driver in the right section of the Device Setup
window. When you change the ASIO driver selection, a confirmation
message appears. Click the "Switch" button.
The device indication in the left section of the window now shows
"ZOOM H4 ASIO Driver" as the ASIO driver.
Click on this indication to select it, and then click the "Control Panel"
button in the right section of the Device Setup window.
The window that appears lets you set the latency and sampling
frequency for the ASIO driver. The latency should be set to a value
that is as low as possible without causing sound dropouts during
recording and playback. The sampling frequency setting should match
the setting of the H4n.
When the setting is complete, click the OK buttons in the respective
windows to return to the startup condition of Cubase LE 4.
[INPUT 1]/[INPUT 2] jack
Computer
Guitar or other instrument or built-in stereo mic
AC adapter
Batteries
or
USB cable
H4n
[PHONES/LINE] jack
Audio system or
other hi-fi playback
equipment
ASIO driver
Click here...
Then click here
USB/Cubase LE 4 Startup Guide USB/Cubase LE 4 Startup Guide
This USB/Cubase LE 4 Startup Guide explains how to install Cubase LE 4 on a computer, make connections and settings for the H4n, and perform recording.
To connect the H4n to a computer running MacOS X and enable
audio input/output, proceed as follows.
Insert the supplied "Cubase LE 4" DVD-ROM into the
DVD drive of the Macintosh.
The contents of the DVD-ROM appear automatically. If nothing
happens when you insert the DVD-ROM, double-click the "Cubase LE
4" icon shown on the desktop.
Install Cubase LE 4 on the Macintosh.
When the contents of the DVD-ROM appear, open the "Cubase LE 4
for MacOS X" folder by double-clicking it, and then double-click the
"Cubase LE 4.mpkg" file to start the installation process.
Connect the H4n to the computer using a USB cable.
Take the required steps at the H4n to enable USB connection. The H4n
will be recognized by the computer.
HINT
For information on steps to take at the H4n, see the section "Setting
up: USB connection, H4n used as an Audio Interface" (p.033) of the
H4n operation manual.
NOTE
• If you monitor the audio signal during recording via the audio output
of the computer, there will be an audible delay. Be sure to use the
[PHONES/LINE] jack of the H4n to monitor the signal.
• Use a high-quality USB cable and keep the connection as short as
possible. If USB bus power is supplied to the H4n via a USB cable
that is more than 3 meters in length, the low voltage warning
indication may appear.
Open the "Applications" folder and then the "Utilities"
folder, and double-click "Audio MIDI Setup".
The Audio MIDI Setup screen appears. Click "Audio Devices" and
check whether "H4 Audio" is selected as default input/default output.
If another device is selected, use the pull-down menu to change the
selection to "H4 Audio".
When the setting has been made, close Audio MIDI Setup.
Start Cubase LE 4. Then access the "Devices" menu,
select "Device Setup..." and click "VST Audio
System".
To start Cubase LE 4, double-click on the Cubase LE 4 icon that was
placed in the "Applications" folder during installation.
After startup, be sure to verify that "H4 Audio (2)" is selected as ASIO
driver in the right section of the Device Setup window.
If another item is selected, use the pull-down menu to change the
selection to "H4 Audio (2)".
When the setting has been made, click the OK button to close the
window.
Macintosh
[INPUT 1]/[INPUT 2] jack
AC adapter
Batteries
or
USB cable
H4n
Guitar or other instrument or built-in stereo mic
[PHONES/LINE] jack
Audio system or
other hi-fi playback
equipment
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