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ecording

Selecting inputs and adjusting lev

els

Handy Recorder

HINT

If a combo type input capsule is connected to the L/R
inputs, you can enable and disable the stereo link with
these tracks in the same manner by pressing the

track

button while pressing and holding

NOTE

When using MULTI FILE recording mode

• Files are created for each selected input as follows.

Track recorded

File name

Description

L/R input

ZOOMnnnn_TrLR.WAV Stereo file

Input 1

ZOOMnnnn_Tr1.WAV

Mono file

Input 2

ZOOMnnnn_Tr2.WAV

Mono file

Input 1/2

(stereo setting)

ZOOMnnnn_Tr12.WAV

Stereo file

Note: “nnnn” in the ﬁle name is the project number

• All the files that are created during the same recording

in MULTI FILE mode are managed as a single project
unit.

When using STEREO FILE recording mode

• Files are created for each selected input as follows.

ZOOMnnnn.WAV/ZOOMnnnn.MP3 (stereo file)

Note: “nnnn” in the ﬁle name is the ﬁle number

• In STEREO FILE mode, this data is managed in file units.

Turn

for the

selected input to adjust

the input level.

HINT

• Adjust so that the peak level stays around −12dB.
• If the sound distorts even when you lower the input

level, try changing mic positions and adjusting the
output levels of connected devices.

• The COMP/LIMITER function can be used. (

→

P. 94)

• Noise from wind and other sources can be cut during

recording. (

→

P. 93)

MULTI FILE mode

Summary of Contents for H5

Page 1: ... 2014 ZOOM CORPORATION Reproduction or reprinting of this manual in whole or in part by any means without permission is prohibited Operation Manual ...

Page 2: ...ng it Connection cables and input output jacks Always turn the power OFF for all equip ment before connecting any cables Always disconnect all connection cables and the AC adapter before moving the unit Volume Do not use at a loud volume for a long time Usage Precautions Interference with other electrical equipment In consideration of safety the has been designed to minimize its emission of electr...

Page 3: ...uts you can simultaneously record a backup file with a recording level that is 12 dB less than the regular recording You can use this backup recording if an unexpected loud noise should cause the regular recording to distort for example All input volume gain levels can be adjusted quickly by hand using dedicated knobs Useful operation features SDHC cards up to 32GB can be used as recording media I...

Page 4: ...nverting WAV files to MP3 files 56 Normalizing 58 Dividing projects files 60 Trimming project beginnings and ends 62 Deleting multiple files 64 Deleting multiple projects 66 Rebuilding a project 67 Adding voice memos 68 USB functions 70 Data exchange with computers card reader 70 Using as an audio interface 72 Audio interface settings 74 Making direct monitoring settings 74 Monitor signal mixing M...

Page 5: ...s Left Front Input volume L R Input volume 1 VOLUME button PHONE jack LINE OUT jack POWER HOLD switch USB port Track buttons indicators L R 1 2 Input volume 2 XY mic STOP button Display PLAY PAUSE button Back button Forward button REC button indicator ...

Page 6: ...wer Battery cover back Speaker back Scroll button Up down Select menu items Press Confirm menu selection MENU button Press Open menu Return to last screen SD card slot REMOTE jack 1 GND 2 HOT 3 COLD TIP HOT RING COLD SLEEVE GND Input 1 Strap attachment hole Input 2 Names of parts continued ...

Page 7: ...o con nect an external mic or line level device This jack can also pro vide plug in power to mics that use it P 97 Connecting mics While pressing the buttons on the sides of the mic connect it to the main unit inserting it completely Disconnecting mics While pressing the buttons on the sides of the mic pull it out of the main unit NOTE When disconnecting a mic do not use too much force Doing so co...

Page 8: ...nd mixers directly to the Input 1 2TRS jacks Direct input of passive guitars and basses is not supported Connect these instruments through a mixer or effects device Turn the PAD function ON when connecting a mixer or other device with a standard output level of 4dB P 98 Input 1 Input 2 L R inputs In addition to the L R inputs from the XY mic the also has Inputs 1 2 These can be used together to re...

Page 9: ...s possible in a variety of situations such as the following While filming L R input mic Main subject Shotgun lapel mics connected to Inputs 1 2 Performer Lapel mic Shotgun mic Lapel mic L R 1 2 Concert recording L R input mic Performance on stage Inputs 1 2 Line outputs from mixer PA mixer L R 1 2 ...

Page 10: ...tting shown Stopped Status icon Recording LO CUT P 93 MS STEREO MATRIX P 86 COMP LIMITER P 94 Counter remaining recordable time P 99 Battery charge indicator Clip indicator Name of input capsule connected to L R inputs Paused Level meter Recording input level Backup recording ON P 32 Track 1 2 After pressing name of project playing when recording name of recorded project Full Empty After pressing ...

Page 11: ...at P 46 Playback speed P 44 Folder name Stereo track Playback format Level meter playback level Status icon Counter elapsed or remaining playback time P 100 Name of playing project Name of playing file Mono track Playing Paused Clip indicator Battery charge indicator Name of input capsule connected to L R inputs ...

Page 12: ...all the batteries 3 Replace the battery cover NOTE Use alkaline batteries or rechargeable NiMH batteries If the battery indicator becomes empty turn the power off immediately and install new batteries Set the type of battery being used P 17 Preparations Using an AC adapter 1 Connect a USB cable to the USB port 2 Plug the adapter into an outlet ...

Page 13: ...into the slot and then pull it out Loading an SD card NOTE Always turn the power off before inserting or remov ing an SD card Inserting or removing a card while the power is on could result in data loss When inserting an SD card be sure to insert the correct end with the top side up as shown If an SD card is not loaded recording and playback are not possible See Formatting SD cards P 106 ...

Page 14: ... confirm that the SD card is inserted properly If Card Protected appears on the display the SD card write protection is enabled Slide the lock switch on the SD card to disable write protection If Invalid SD Card appears on the display the card is not correctly formatted Format the card or use a differ ent card See Formatting SD cards P 106 Turning the power off 1 Slide to NOTE Keep sliding the swi...

Page 15: ...unction 1 Slide to HOLD NOTE A remote control can still be used even when the hold function is active Deactivating the hold function 1 Slide to the center Using the hold function The has a hold function that disables the buttons in order to prevent accidental operation during recording ...

Page 16: ...4 Change the setting Changing settings Move cursor Move up and down Change item value Press then move up and down Conﬁrm change Press 5 Press This completes setting the date and time By setting the date and time the recorder can store the recording date and time in files The first time you turn it on after purchase you must set the date and time ...

Page 17: ...y Recorder 4 Use to select the type and press Setting the type of battery used 1 Press 2 Use to select SYSTEM and press 3 Use to select BATTERY TYPE and press Set the type of battery used so that the amount of remaining battery charge can be shown accurately ...

Page 18: ...onitored In MULTI FILE mode you can also press both INPUT 1 and 2 track buttons at the same time to use them as a stereo track stereo link 3 Adjust input levels For each input use Adjust them so that the level meter stays near 12 dB when the loudest sound is input You can for example also adjust the side mic level when using an MS capsule P 31 Start recording Stop recording You can also make mark ...

Page 19: ...n recording in MULTI FILE mode HINT By linking Inputs 1 and 2 you can also record them together as a single stereo file When Inputs 1 and 2 are linked two stereo files will be created One for the L R inputs and one for the 1 2 Inputs STEREO FILE mode The L R inputs from the XY mic or other input capsule and Inputs 1 2 are recorded together as a single stereo file In this mode only two tracks can b...

Page 20: ...Recording Selecting the recording mode 20 Selecting the recording mode 1 Press 2 Use to select REC MODE and press 3 Use to select the recording mode and press ...

Page 21: ...reo file recorded to L R track ZOOM0006_Tr12 01 WAV Additional stereo file recorded to 1 2 tracks ZOOM0006_ST001 WAV Stereo file created by mix down Project name ZOOM006 Backup recording No Additional recording created Root Select FOLDER01 10 as the place to save projects A new project is created for each recording Folders are created for each given project on the SD card and named ZOOM0001 9999 M...

Page 22: ...tor the signals input on these tracks through the headphones and line outputs NOTE In STEREO FILE mode you can select the L R inputs by pressing the R L or R L track button and Inputs 1 2 by pressing the 2 1 or 2 1 track button In STEREO FILE mode the L R inputs and the Inputs 1 2 are selected in pairs You cannot select just one of either pair When using STEREO FILE mode skip to step 3 2 To record...

Page 23: ...eo file Note nnnn in the ﬁle name is the project number All the files that are created during the same recording in MULTI FILE mode are managed as a single project unit When using STEREO FILE recording mode Files are created for each selected input as follows ZOOMnnnn WAV ZOOMnnnn MP3 stereo file Note nnnn in the ﬁle name is the ﬁle number In STEREO FILE mode this data is managed in file units 3 T...

Page 24: ...ark that can be used as a reference during playback HINT During playback you can press and to jump to places where marks have been added NOTE Marks can only be added to WAV format files 3 Press to pause NOTE When recording is paused a mark is added at that point Press to resume recording Recording 1 3 4 2 ...

Page 25: ...2 GB when recording in MULTI FILE mode a new file will be created automatically in the same project and recording will continue without pause When this happens numbers will be added to the ends of the ﬁle names 0001 for the ﬁrst ﬁle 0002 for the second file and so on If the file size exceeds 2 GB when recording in STEREO FILE mode a new file will be created automatically in the same folder and rec...

Page 26: ...OLDER and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode 3 Use to select the folder where you want to save and press Setting where projects files are saved Choose one of ten folders as the folder where new recorded projects in MULTI FILE mode and files in STEREO FILE mode will be saved ...

Page 27: ...ct REC and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode 3 Use to select AUTO REC and press 4 Use to select ON OFF and press 5 Use to select ON and press NOTE Other automatic recording function settings can be changed P 90 NEXT Recording can be started and stopped automatically in response to the input level ...

Page 28: ...eeds the set level shown on the level meters recording starts automatically You can also set the recording to stop automatically when the input goes below a set level P 91 8 Press when you want to end standby or stop recording MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode NOTE This cannot be used at the same time as the PRE REC METRONOME and PRE COUNT functions When AUTO REC is turned ON these other functions ...

Page 29: ...ns If any of these are turned ON PRE REC will be disabled Pre recording 1 Press 2 Use to select REC and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode 3 Use to select PRE REC and press By setting the recorder to constantly capture the input signal you can start recording two seconds before pressing the button This is useful when for example a performance starts suddenly ...

Page 30: ... turned ON PRE COUNT will be disabled This cannot be used at the same time as the PRE REC function When PRE COUNT is turned ON PRE REC will be disabled The count can be set to 1 8 or SPECIAL Set to SPECIAL the precount will use the following pattern Counting in before recording 1 Press 2 Use to select TOOL and press 3 Use to select METRONOME and press A count in can be set to play before starting ...

Page 31: ...psule you can adjust the side mic level before recording NOTE Set to Off 24 to 6 dB or MS RAW mode When recording in MS RAW mode during playback move up and down to adjust the side mic level However this format is different from an ordinary stereo file so you will need to use ZOOM MS Decoder or other software that can convert it to normal stereo in order to use it with other equipment MS RAW mode ...

Page 32: ...th _BU added to the end of the file name For MULTI FILE mode see step 12 P 35 For STEREO FILE mode see P 40 HINT Using backup recording will increase the amount of SD card space used Backup recording 1 Press 2 Use to select REC and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode 3 Use to select In L R BACKUP and press When using the L R input in addition to the recording at the set input level the recorder...

Page 33: ...ojects recorded using MULTI FILE mode 4 Use to select MIXER OVERDUB and press 5 Use to select MIXER OVERDUB and press The track button indicators light green for already recorded tracks and are unlit for unrecorded tracks NEXT Cursor selected track Shows setting values You can add recordings later to an already recorded project Overdubbing with 44 1 48kHz WAV only MULTI FILE mode only ...

Page 34: ...ndicators change in order red green unlit In this state if you press you can monitor the sound of the selected tracks being played back along with the input signal of the track selected in step 6 This is useful for rehearsing and checking the input level You can also adjust the volume and panning of the tracks that are playing back 9 Press Overdubbing of the track selected in step 6 starts NOTE Th...

Page 35: ...rack 1 Project folder Project folder ZOOM0002_TrLR WAV ZOOM0002_Tr1 WAV ZOOM0002_Tr2 WAV ZOOM0002_TrLR WAV ZOOM0002_Tr1 WAV ZOOM0002_Tr1 01 WAV ZOOM0002_Tr2 WAV 2 1 R L File added to project 10 Press to stop The track selected for overdubbing in step 6 will no longer be record ready and its indicator will light green 11 To check the recording press The audio from tracks with indicators that are li...

Page 36: ...tereo file to it If it is mono you can only assign a mono file Files recorded in MS RAW mode cannot be assigned to tracks 1 2 HINT By selecting NONE you can also remove an assigned file from a track By selecting and playing back a mixed down file while overdubbing new tracks you can layer recordings repeatedly P 54 15 To end overdubbing press After adding a recording the audio files assigned to th...

Page 37: ...Recording Overdubbing 37 H5 Handy Recorder ...

Page 38: ...c level MS RAW mode only Move up down HINT The longer you press and hold or the faster searching backward forward becomes In MULTI FILE mode during playback you can press track buttons to unmute lit green and mute unlit them If there is a problem with the selected project file Invalid Project or Invalid File will appear on the display If there is not even one project file that can be played No Pro...

Page 39: ...INT A maximum 99 marks can be added NOTE Marks can only be added to WAV format files Adjusting the volume during playback Press Speaker Headphones HINT You can adjust the volume of the speaker and head phones independently You can set them from 0 100 2 To return to the Home Screen press or MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode ...

Page 40: ...REO FILE mode 3 Use to select the project file to be played and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode HINT You can also press to start playback of the selected project file 4 Use to select PLAY and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode The selected project will start playing back NOTE After playback completes playback might continue depending on the playback mode P 41 ...

Page 41: ...t PLAY MODE and press 4 Use to select the playback mode and press NOTE PLAY ONE Play only the selected project ﬁle PLAY ALL Play from the selected project file to the last project file REPEAT ONE Play the selected project ﬁle repeatedly REPEAT ALL Play all the projects files in the selected folder repeatedly You can set the playback mode ...

Page 42: ...roject file to adjust and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode 4 Use to select OPTION and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode 5 Use to select KEY CONTROL and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode NOTE In MULTI FILE mode the pitch change will affect the entire project and cannot be set for each track independently The pitch can be changed while keeping the same playback speed ...

Page 43: ...ayback will occur with the changed pitch The pitch can be changed even during playback NOTE That pitch change can be set between 6 and 6 In MULTI FILE mode the changed value is saved sepa rately for each project In STEREO FILE mode the changed value is saved for the mode On the MIXER OVERDUB screen KEY CONTROL is disabled ...

Page 44: ...TI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode 3 Use to select the project file to adjust and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode 4 Use to select OPTION and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode 5 Use to select PLAYBACK SPEED and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode You can adjust the playback speed in a range from 50 to 150 of normal ...

Page 45: ...ill occur at the adjusted speed The speed can be changed even during playback NOTE This speed can be changed to between 50 and 150 of normal In MULTI FILE mode the changed value is saved sepa rately for each project In STEREO FILE mode the changed value is saved for the mode On the MIXER OVERDUB screen PLAYBACK SPEED is disabled ...

Page 46: ...me Paused Playing Start point selected End point 5 Use and to find the starting point for repeat playback You can also press to search while playing back Repeat playback of a set interval AB repeat 1 Press 2 Use to select PLAY and press 3 Use to select AB REPEAT and press You can repeat playback between two set points ...

Page 47: ...he repeat playback ending point 7 Press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode The playback screen will appear and repeat playback will start between the set points NOTE You can end A B repeat playback by doing one of the following during repeat playback Press or to select a different project file Press or to stop playback ...

Page 48: ...to select the project to mix and press 4 Use to select MIXER OVERDUB and press 5 Use to select MIXER OVERDUB and press 6 Use to select the track to adjust and press Selected tracks Mixing projects You can adjust the volume and panning of each playback track MULTI FILE mode only ...

Page 49: ...ge Press Parameter Setting range Explanation PAN L100 CENTER R100 Adjusts left right sound balance LEVEL Mute 48 0 12dB Adjusts volume NOTE Mix settings are saved with each project separately and applied during playback HINT Do the following to check the LO CUT COMP LIMITER and MS STEREO MATRIX settings Track L or L R selected Track 2 or 1 2 selected ...

Page 50: ... and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode Project information will be shown Use to scroll to see hidden information Item Explanation NAME Project name MULTI FILE mode only PATH Location where project file is saved DATE Project ﬁle creation date and time Y M D H M S FORMAT Recording format SIZE Total project file size TIME Project ﬁle length HHH MM SS Maximum is 999 59 59 MS MIC MS side level or ...

Page 51: ...I FILE mode STEREO FILE mode 4 Use to select OPTION and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode 5 Use to select MARK LIST and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode The MARK LIST will be shown HINT Press to start playback from the mark position Mark added by user Error E mark added when sound skipped during recording Checking track marks A list of the marks in the recorded project file can be shown...

Page 52: ...ile names 1 Press 2 Use to select PROJECT FILE LIST and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode 3 Use to select the project file name to change and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode 4 Use to select EDIT and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode 5 Use to select RENAME and press ...

Page 53: ...ging Move cursor change character Move up down Select character conﬁrm change Press NOTE The following characters can be used in project file names SPACE 0123456789 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTU VWXYZ _ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz A project file name cannot be only spaces In MULTI FILE mode file names cannot be changed 7 Press ...

Page 54: ...ved use to select SAVE TO and press 7 Use to select where to save it and press 1 Press 2 Use to select PROJECT and press 3 Use to select a project and press 4 Use to select MIXER OVERDUB and press Mixing down a project You can mix down a project that has been recorded using MULTI FILE mode into a stereo WAV file MULTI FILE mode only ...

Page 55: ...ile name use to select NAME and press HINT See step 6 of Changing project file names P 52 for how to change the file name 10 Use to select EXE CUTE and press This will start the mix down NOTE The volume and pan settings P 49 made using MIXER OVERDUB P 48 will affect the sound of the mix down The file created will have the same sampling frequency and bit rate as the project that was mixed down ...

Page 56: ...rted to encoded into MP3 files 1 Press 2 Use to select FILE LIST and press 3 Use to select a file and press NOTE Files recorded using MS RAW mode cannot be converted encoded 4 Use to select OPTION and press 5 Use to select MP3 ENCODE and press 6 To change the format used for encoding use to select SELECT FORMAT and press STEREO FILE mode only ...

Page 57: ...select EXECUTE and press Encoding will start NOTE If the SD card does not have enough open space the screen shown in step 6 will reappear The new encoded file will be created in the same folder If the name of the encoded file would be the same as an existing file the file name change screen will appear Change the name before encoding ...

Page 58: ... Use to select the project file to normalize and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode 4 Use to select EDIT and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode 5 Use to select NORMALIZE and press In STEREO FILE mode skip to step 7 If the volume of a project recorded using WAV format is too low you can increase the overall levels of files WAV format only ...

Page 59: ...s that have files will be normalized This normalization will maximize the level of each individual file If there are multiple recordings including overdubs the file currently selected for the track will be normalized 7 Use to select YES and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode NOTE When normalized the level of the entire file will be increased by the same amount so that the peak level is 0 dBFS ...

Page 60: ... mode STEREO FILE mode 5 Use to select DIVIDE and press 1 Press 2 Use to select PROJECT FILE LIST and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode 3 Use to select the project file to divide and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode Dividing projects files You can divide a project file into two at any point ...

Page 61: ...7 Use to select YES and press NOTE After dividing a project the part before the division point will be given the same name as the original project with A added to the end The part after the point will have B added to the end of its name If there are multiple recordings including overdubs the file currently selected for the track will be divided All other files will be saved with the project for th...

Page 62: ...de STEREO FILE mode 4 Use to select EDIT and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode 5 Use to select TRIM and press 6 Use to select the starting point icon Playing Paused Starting point selected Starting time ending time Ending point Trimming project beginnings and ends You can delete trim unnecessary beginnings and endings of recorded projects To do so you will set the beginning and ending points ...

Page 63: ...the starting point HINT You can also press and search while playing back 8 Use to select the ending point icon Then set the ending point in the same manner 9 Press 10 Use to select YES and press NOTE If there are multiple recordings including overdubs the file currently selected for the track will be trimmed ...

Page 64: ...STEREO FILE mode 3 In MULTI FILE mode use to select project and press In STEREO FILE mode press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode In STEREO FILE mode skip to step 5 4 Use to select FILE DELETE and press 5 Use to select a file to delete and press Press to cancel file deletion NOTE Press to select unselect all files 6 Press You can delete unneeded files ...

Page 65: ...Checking editing projects files Deleting multiple files 65 H5 Handy Recorder 7 Use to select YES and press ...

Page 66: ...ess 2 Use to select PROJECT and press 3 Press 4 Use to select a project to delete and press Press to cancel project deletion NOTE Press to select unselect all projects 5 Press 6 Use to select YES and press You can delete multiple projects in the selected folder at one time MULTI FILE mode only ...

Page 67: ...iscon nect the adapter or remove the SD card while recording or if you use a computer to delete a setting file that the project requires In such cases rebuilding the project might repair it 1 Press 2 Use to select PROJECT and press 3 Use to select the project to rebuild and press If a project is missing necessary files or is damaged you can rebuild it Rebuilding a project MULTI FILE mode only ...

Page 68: ...CT and press 3 Use to select a project to which you want to add a voice memo and press 4 Use to select OPTION and press 5 Use to select VOICE MEMO and press 6 Record the memo Start recording Press Stop recording Press or Playing Recording Stopped You can add voice memos to projects MULTI FILE mode only ...

Page 69: ...ress Stop playback Press HINT Every time you press the voice memo will be overwritten Voice memos are recorded using the stereo mic con nected to the L R inputs They cannot be recorded using Inputs 1 2 The file name of the voice memo will be in the format of ZOOM0001_VM The recording format is 128kbps MP3 ...

Page 70: ...ter using a USB cable NOTE If you want to power the using the computer s USB bus connect the cable while the recorder is off and then turn it on The following operating systems are supported Windows Vista or later Mac OS X 10 6 or later Data exchange with computers card reader By connecting with a computer you can check and copy data on the SD card USB functions ...

Page 71: ...nection procedures for the com puter before disconnecting the USB cable Windows Use Safely Remove Hardware to select the Mac Drag and drop the icon into the trash NOTE Always follow these procedures before disconnecting the USB cable 6 Disconnect the cable from the computer and the and then press ...

Page 72: ...TEREO or MULTI TRACK and press NOTE Set to STEREO to use it as a 2 in 2 out interface or MULTITRACK to use it as a 4 in 2 out interface When using an iPad select STEREO It cannot be used with MULTITRACK mode When using Windows a driver is necessary to use MULTITRACK mode You can download this driver from the ZOOM website www zoom co jp 4 Use to select the connected device and press STEREO MULTITRA...

Page 73: ...er or iPad using a USB cable NOTE An iPad Camera Connection Kit is necessary to connect an iPad HINT See Audio interface settings P 74 STEREO MULTITRACK 6 Press to disconnect 7 Use to select EXIT and press 8 Use to select YES and press 9 Disconnect the cable from the computer or iPad and the ...

Page 74: ... MATRIX P 86 L R MS RAW MONITOR P 85 DIRECT MONITOR P 74 MONITOR MIXER P 75 MULTITRACK only LOOP BACK P 77 STEREO only In1 2 MONO MIX P 88 STEREO only LINE OUT LEVEL P 84 Tool TUNER P 78 Making direct monitoring settings Sound that is input to the can be output directly before it passes through the connected computer or iPad This enables monitoring without latency 1 Press 2 Use to select IN OUT an...

Page 75: ...and press STEREO MULTITRACK MULTITRACK Monitor signal mixing MULTITRACK only When using direct monitoring you can adjust the balance of the input signals This mix does not affect the input sig nals sent to the computer or iPad 1 Press 2 Use to select IN OUT and press 3 Use to select DIRECT MONITOR and press NEXT ...

Page 76: ...ITOR MIXER and press 5 Use to select track and press 6 Use to select the parameter and change the value Mixing controls Move cursor change value Move up down Select parameter to change Press 7 Press to listen to the project without mixer adjustments Pressing this button turns the mixer on and off ...

Page 77: ...sound input through the and send it back to the computer or iPad again loop back This can be used for example to add narration to a musi cal backing track playing on a computer and then record it using software on the computer or stream it live via the Internet 1 Press 2 Use to select IN OUT and press 3 Use to select LOOP BACK and press 4 Use to select ON and press ...

Page 78: ...OL and press 3 Use to select TUNER and press Using the tuner You can use the input signal to tune an instrument 4 Use to select the type of tuning and press 5 Use to change the standard pitch HINT The standard pitch can be set from 435 Hz to 445Hz Tools ...

Page 79: ...r The input pitch is detected automatically and the name of the nearest note and the pitch inaccuracy are shown Guitar bass tuner The number of the string you are tuning is automatically detected allowing you to tune them one at a time Tuner type String number note name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Guitar E B G D A E B Bass G D A E B Open A E C A E A E Open D D A F D A D Open E E B G E B E Open G D B G D G D DAD...

Page 80: ...C ONLY Sound on during recording only PLAY ONLY Sound on during playback only Set the PRE COUNT P 30 Set the TEMPO Use to set the metronome speed and press HINT TEMPO can be set from 40 0 to 250 0 Using the metronome 1 Press 2 Use to select TOOL and press 3 Use to select METRONOME and press 4 Use to select a menu item and press Use the metronome to count in before recording or as a click track ...

Page 81: ...s the following options 0 4 8 4 6 8 Set the LEVEL Use to adjust the metronome volume and press HINT The LEVEL range is 0 10 NOTE This cannot be used at the same time as the AUTO REC function When AUTO REC is turned ON the metronome will be disabled This cannot be used at the same time as the PRE REC function When METRONOME is turned ON PRE REC will be disabled HINT On any metronome setting screen ...

Page 82: ... IN OUT and press 3 Use to select MONITOR MIXER and press You can adjust the level and panning of each input signal when monitoring 4 Use to select the track to adjust and press Mixer ON OFF status Selected tracks Adjusting the input signal monitoring mix MULTI FILE mode only ...

Page 83: ...N L100 CENTER R100 Adjusts left right balance LEVEL Mute 48 0 12dB Adjusts volume NOTE These volume and panning settings only affect the moni toring signal They do not affect recorded data 6 Press to listen to the project without mixer adjustments Pressing this button turns the mixer on and off NOTE These mix settings are saved with each recorded project separately Mix settings can also be changed...

Page 84: ...I FILE mode STEREO FILE mode You can lower the output level of the LINE OUT jack Use this when connecting the LINE OUT jack signal to the external mic input jack on an SLR camera or other jack with a high input gain 4 Use to set the LINE OUT jack output level and press NOTE This setting does not affect the level output from the PHONE jack HINT LINE OUT LEVEL can be set between 30 and 0 dB ...

Page 85: ...EREO FILE mode 3 Use to select L R MS RAW MONI TOR and press When recording in MS RAW mode with an MS capsule you can monitor the mid mic input through the left channel and the side mic input through the right channel as is 4 Use to select RAW and press NOTE Select STEREO if you want to monitor with an ordinary stereo mix MS RAW mode only ...

Page 86: ...LTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode 3 Use to select In1 2 MS MATRIX and press 4 Use to select an item and press Turn ON OFF Use to select ON and press NOTE When ON tracks 1 2 will be reconfigured as a stereo track This function cannot be used at the same time as the MONO MIX function When MONO MIX is turned ON MS STEREO MATRIX will be disabled Converting input MS signals to stereo Input 1 2 only ...

Page 87: ...d and press HINT MID LEVEL can be set to mute or in a range from 48 0 to 12 0 dB Set SIDE LEVEL Use to set the level of the side mic which cap tures the sound to the left and right and press HINT SIDE LEVEL can be set to mute or in a range from 48 0 to 12 0 dB Select INPUT SETTING Use to assign the MID and SIDE inputs to Inputs 1 and 2 and press ...

Page 88: ...AV This function cannot be used at the same time as the MS STEREO MATRIX function When MONO MIX is turned ON MS STEREO MATRIX will be disabled 1 Press 2 Use to select IN OUT and press 3 Use to select In1 2 MONO MIX and press The signals input through Inputs 1 2 can be mixed to a single signal that is sent to both channels Mixing input signals to mono STEREO FILE mode only Input 1 2 only ...

Page 89: ...92kbps MP3 160kbps MP3 128kbps MP3 112kbps MP3 96kbps MP3 80kbps MP3 64kbps MP3 56kbps MP3 48kbps WAV 48kHz 24bit WAV 44 1kHz 24bit WAV 48kHz 16bit WAV 44 1kHz 16bit Audio quality File size STEREO FILE mode MULTI FILE mode High Low Large Small Recording formats that can be selected when backup recording is ON NOTE Use the WAV format for recording high quality audio The MP3 format reduces file size...

Page 90: ...LE mode 3 Use to select AUTO REC and press You can set the input levels that cause automatic recording to start and stop as well as the automatic stop time 4 Use to select REC START LEVEL and press 5 Use to set the start level and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode Recording will start automatically when the input level exceeds the set level HINT This level can be set between 48 and 0 dB ...

Page 91: ...ess to select AUTO STOP and press 2 Use to select the stop time and press HINT This can be set to OFF or from 0 to 5 seconds 3 Set the stop level in the same manner as the start level MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode When the input level goes below the set level recording will stop automatically after the amount of time set in step 2 above ...

Page 92: ...utomatically given to projects files 4 Use to select the type and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode NOTE Project names are given in the following ways DEFAULT ZOOM0001 ZOOM9999 DATE YYMMDD HHMMSS example 140331 123016 File names are given in the following ways DEFAULT ZOOM0001 WAV MP3 ZOOM9999 WAV MP3 DATE YYMMDD HHMMSS WAV MP3 example 140331 123016 WAV MP3 DATE format uses the starting time ...

Page 93: ...o use the low cut filter on all inputs at once 5 Use to select the cutoff frequency and press NOTE The LO CUT filter is not used on backup recordings Reducing noise low cut filter 1 Press 2 Use to select IN OUT and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode 3 Use to select LO CUT and press Use the low cut filter to reduce wind noise and vocal pops for example Other settings ...

Page 94: ...ILE mode 3 Use to select COMP LIMITER and press The unit can automatically raise low level input signals and lower high level input signals 4 Use to select the Input to adjust and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode HINT Select ALL to use this on all the inputs at once 5 Use to select the COMP LIMITER type and press NOTE The COMP LIMITER is not used on backup recordings ...

Page 95: ...sors reduce high levels and raise low levels 48 7 9 1 6 0 7 2 968 COMP VOCAL Compressor for vocals 8 4 16 1 0 1 8 8 7 COMP DRUM Compressor for drums and percussion 48 2 7 1 3 6 12 3 947 LIMITER GENERAL Standard limiter Limiters reduce the level when input signals exceed a set level 14 4 60 1 0 6 4 528 LIMITER CONCERT Limiter for live performances 13 8 32 1 1 2 1 9 8 5 LIMITER STUDIO Limiter for st...

Page 96: ... press 4 Use to select an item and press Turning ON OFF Use to select an input and press HINT Select ALL to use phantom power on both inputs Use to select ON and press Set the VOLTAGE Use to select the voltage and press HINT If a condenser mic can be used with less than 48V lower ing the voltage will reduce the amount of power that the uses Input 1 2 can provide phantom power of 12V 24V or 48V ...

Page 97: ...er 1 Press 2 Use to select IN OUT and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode 3 Use to select PLUGIN POWER and press 4 Use to select ON and press When using a mic that uses plug in power make the following setting before connecting it to the MIC LINE input jack of the XY mic ...

Page 98: ...t level or 4dB for example you can set this unit to reduce the input signal level 20 dB 1 Press 2 Use to select IN OUT and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode 3 Use to select In1 2 PAD 20dB and press 4 Use to select the input and press HINT Select ALL to use the pad on both inputs 5 Use to select ON and press Input 1 2 only ...

Page 99: ...can set the counter to show either the elapsed recording time count up or the remaining possible recording time count down 1 Press 2 Use to select REC and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode 3 Use to select COUNTER SETUP and press MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode 4 Use to select how the counter appears and press NEXT ...

Page 100: ...ack You can set the counter to show either the elapsed playback time count up or remaining playback time count down 1 Press 2 Use to select PLAY and press 3 Use to select COUNTER SETUP and press 4 Use to select how the counter appears and press Setting the counter continued ...

Page 101: ...rder Changing the display backlight setting 1 Press 2 Use to select SYSTEM and press 3 Use to select BACKLIGHT and press You can set the display backlight to turn off when no operation is conducted for 30 seconds in order to save power 4 Use to change the setting and press ...

Page 102: ...ting the display contrast 102 Adjusting the display contrast 1 Press 2 Use to select SYSTEM and press 3 Use to select DIS PLAY CONTRAST and press 4 Use to adjust the contrast and press HINT This can be set between 1 and 10 ...

Page 103: ...ware versions 103 H5 Handy Recorder Checking the firmware versions 1 Press 2 Use to select SYSTEM and press You can check the software versions used by the 3 Use to select FIRMWARE VERSION and press The firmware versions will be shown ...

Page 104: ... Press 2 Use to select SYSTEM and press 3 Use to select FACTORY RESET and press You can restore the unit to its factory default settings 4 Use to select YES and press This will restore the default settings The unit will auto matically turn off NOTE Input level settings are not reset ...

Page 105: ...ettings Checking SD card open space 105 H5 Handy Recorder Checking SD card open space 1 Press 2 Use to select SD CARD and press 3 Use to select REMAIN and press The amount of remaining open space will be shown ...

Page 106: ...and press Follow these procedures to format an SD card for use with the 4 Use to select YES and press NOTE If you use an SD card that has been formatted by a computer or that you have purchased you must format it using the before use Be aware that all data previously saved on the SD card will be deleted when it is formatted ...

Page 107: ...sed with the The quick test takes very little time while the full test examines the entire SD card Conducting a quick test 1 Press 2 Use to select SD CARD and press 3 Use to select PER FORMANCE TEST and press 4 Use to select QUICK TEST and press 5 Use to select YES and press The card performance test which takes about 30 seconds will start NEXT ...

Page 108: ...NOTE Even if an SD card is evaluated as OK by the perfor mance test this does not guarantee that write errors will never occur Please use this test just as a guide Conducting a full test 1 Press 2 Use to select SD CARD and press 3 Use to select PER FORMANCE TEST and press 4 Use to select FULL TEST and press NEXT ...

Page 109: ...press When the test completes if the MAX access rate is 100 the card has failed the test NG 6 To cancel testing press HINT You can also press to pause and resume testing NOTE Even if an SD card is evaluated as OK by the perfor mance test this does not guarantee that write errors will never occur Please use this test just as a guide ...

Page 110: ...ZOOM website www zoom co jp 2 Insert the SD card into the Then turn it on while pressing 3 Use to select YES and press NOTE Do not turn the power off or remove the SD card during a firmware version update Doing so could make the unstartable Other functions 4 After the firmware update completes turn the power off NOTE Updating the firmware is not possible when the remain ing battery power is too lo...

Page 111: ... series recorder can be read by an and its files moved for its use NOTE This function cannot be used to move projects created by an When files created in 4CH MODE are moved a project named ZOOMXXXX will be created Moved files will have the name of the H series model that they came from added to the beginnings of their names If a file with the same name already exists on the des tination movement w...

Page 112: ...You can operate the from a distance by using a remote control 1 Connect the remote control to the REMOTE jack The buttons on the remote control correspond to the buttons on the main unit HINT The remote control buttons can be used even when the hold function is active ...

Page 113: ... SD card has open space P 105 Confirm that an SD card is loaded correctly in the card slot If Card Protected Appears the SD Card write protection is on Slide the lock switch to turn write protection off If Hold appears on the display the hold function is enabled Disable the hold function P 15 If you think that the is not operating properly please check the following first Appendices The recorded s...

Page 114: ...m power 12 24 48 V can be turned ON OFF independently for INPUTS 1 2 Equivalent input noise EIN 120 dBu or less Out puts Output jacks LINE OUT stereo mini jack rated output level 10 dBm when output load impedance is 10 kΩ or more PHONE OUT stereo mini jack 20 mW 20 mW into 32Ω load Built in speaker 400mW 8Ω mono speaker Recording formats STEREO FILE mode Supported WAV formats 44 1 48 96kHz 16 24 b...

Page 115: ...upported STEREO mode only Note USB bus power operation possible Approximate continuous operation times when recording using battery power in hours and minutes STEREO FILE mode XY mic 44 1kHz 16 bit stereo x 1 about 15 hours MULTI FILE mode XY mic Inputs 1 and 2 48kHz 24 bit stereo 2 about 7 hours 10 minutes Note The above times are estimates Note Approximate continuous recording times when using b...

Page 116: ...on against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to rad...

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