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H2-E.fm 2 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS / Usage Precautions • High humidity or moisture • Excessive dust or sand • Excessive vibration or shock SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented. The meanings of these symbols are as follows: Warning Caution This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters.
H2-E.fm 3 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS / Usage Precautions ................................2 Convenient Recording Functions ........ 35 Operation on Battery Power .................11 Selecting the recording mode ............ 35 Using the AGC/compressor/ limiter function .................................. 37 Attenuating the low frequencies ......... 38 Using the auto record function ........... 39 Using the pre-record function ............
H2-E.fm 4 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Contents Tuning an Instrument ............................ 63 Using the chromatic tuner ...................63 Using the dedicated guitar/ bass tuner ..........................................64 Adjusting the reference pitch of the tuner ............................................66 Specifications ......................................... 86 Troubleshooting .....................................88 Error Messages ......................................89 Index ........
What the H2 Can Do Thank you for selecting the ZOOM Handy Recorder H2 (subsequently referred to simply as the "H2"). The H2 is a nifty SD card based recorder with two operation modes for 2-channel (stereo) or 4-channel recording. This section describes the main features of this product. Stereo mode recording ( → p. 12, p. 18) In stereo mode, you use the built-in mics or another source such as an external mic or a CD player to record a 2-channel stereo signal. sound source.
What the H2 Can Do source. If a mono mic is used, only the left channel signal will be recorded. The 4-channel content is mixed into 2 channels (stereo) for playback. ■ Recording other external sources The [LINE IN] jack lets you connect a CD player or other external component, for easy line recording of its output signal. 4-channel mode recording (→ p. 27) In 4-channel mode, the built-in mics pick up sources in stereo both from the front and rear panel direction and create a 4-channel recording.
What the H2 Can Do Metronome function (→ p. 67) Use as audio interface (→ p. 73) The built-in metronome function of the H2 is convenient for use as a guide rhythm during recording. During playback, the metronome sound can be turned off. Another useful application of the metronome is for providing a pre-count before recording. The H2 can serve as audio interface for a computer, letting you directly record the input signal of the H2 on the computer, or play the computer output signal via the H2.
H2-E.fm 8 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Parts of the H2 Front panel [MIC ACTIVE] indicator * Flashes if the front-side mic signal is distorted. Display Mic pattern indicators (MIC PATTERN) key [PLAY/REC] indicator (MIC PATTERN) key (MENU) key (REW) key (FF) key (PLAY/PAUSE) key (REC) key Rear panel [MIC ACTIVE] indicator * Flashes if the rear-side mic signal is distorted.
H2-E.fm 9 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Parts of the H2 Left side panel Right side panel [PHONES/LINE OUT] jack [EXT MIC IN] jack VOLUME [+]/[-] keys [MIC GAIN] switch [LINE IN] jack [POWER] switch [USB] port [DC 9V] jack Bottom panel [SD CARD] slot cover [SD CARD] slot Open Internal clock date/time setting The H2 has an internal clock that is used for time stamping of files created during recording. When you turn the H2 on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date/time appears.
H2-E.fm 10 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Getting Connected Make connections to other equipment such as microphones and audio components as shown below. To monitor the output of the H2 using a stereo system, connect a Y cable to the [PHONES/LINE OUT] jack (stereo mini phone jack) and adjust the volume with the VOLUME [+]/[-] keys. Monitor system H2 Left side panel To use an external microphone, connect the mic to the [EXT MIC IN] jack (stereo mini phone jack).
Operation on Battery Power The H2 can be powered from batteries which must be purchased separately. Insert the batteries as follows. 1. Open the battery compartment cover. HINT Use alkaline/oxyride batteries or rechargeable nickel-hydride batteries. 3. Close the battery compartment cover. NOTE 2. Insert two IEC R6 (size AA) batteries. ZOOM H2 • When the unit is operated on batteries, the indication "Low Battery!" will appear on the display when the batteries are exhausted.
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H2-E.fm 13 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Recording Power-on When the H2 starts up, the following screen is shown. Use the following procedure to turn the H2 on. 1. Insert a SD card into the H2. Verify that power to the H2 is off. Then insert the SD card into the [SD CARD] slot (→ p. 11). Verify that a monitor system or headphones are connected to the [PHONES/LINE OUT] jack of the H2. This is called the "top screen". From here, you can access the various functions of the H2.
Recording H2 FRONT 90 Stereo recording of sound sources located in front of the H2, within a 90-degree range 14 H2 REAR 120 Stereo recording of sound sources located in rear of the H2, within a 120-degree range ZOOM H2
H2-E.fm 15 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Recording degree angle), depending on the width of the sound source and the distance to it. For details on mic patterns, see page 21. Setting the input sensitivity and recording level When one of the above mic patterns is chosen, the operation mode automatically becomes stereo (2-channel). For best results, the input sensitivity and the recording level must be set to appropriate values. 1.
H2-E.fm 16 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Recording [MIC ACTIVE] indicator Flash To adjust the recording level, use the 3 (REW)/2 (FF) keys. H2 front panel 2. Set the H2 to the recording standby condition and adjust the recording level. When you press either of these keys once, the current recording level setting is shown on the display. Adjusting the recording level means adjusting the level of the signal as recorded on the SD card.
H2-E.fm 17 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Recording Recording and playback Power-off The steps for recording and playback are as follows. Use the following procedure to turn the H2 off. 1. 1. Turn the volume of the monitor system down. 2. Turn power off in the order monitor system → H2. Set the H2 to the recording standby condition. With the stereo mode top screen shown on the display, press the 5 (REC) key to set the H2 to recording standby. 2. Start recording. Press the 5 (REC) key once more.
H2-E.fm 18 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Stereo Mode Recording This section explains in detail how to record in stereo mode. About the stereo mode Indicator for selected mic pattern lights up In stereo mode, the signal from the built-in mics, an external mic, a CD player or other external component is recorded on two channels as a stereo signal. When the H2 is in stereo mode, the operation steps are as follows.
Stereo Mode Recording Setup example (1): Built-in mics When using the built-in mics to record in stereo mode, a sound source located in the front or rear direction of the H2 can be recorded. By selecting the respective mic pattern, the directivity angle is set to 90 or 120 degrees (→ p. 21). It is also possible to place the H2 in the center and record sound from the front and back directions.
H2-E.fm 20 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Stereo Mode Recording Setup example (2): External mic Setup example (3): External component To use an external mic for recording, connect the mic to the [EXT MIC IN] jack. If a mono mic is used, only the left channel signal will be recorded. To record the signal of an external source component such as a CD player, connect the output of the component to the [LINE IN] jack. Use the supplied Y cable or a cable with a stereo mini phone plug at both ends.
H2-E.fm 21 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Stereo Mode Recording Selecting the mic pattern for the built-in mics When making a recording with the built-in mics of the H2, sound is not simply picked up from all directions. Rather, you can control the direction and the angle from which sound is picked up. This is called a "mic pattern". The H2 offers a choice of 4 mic patterns. 3 of these can be used in stereo mode. To select a mic pattern, proceed as follows. 1.
H2-E.fm 22 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Stereo Mode Recording ● SURROUND 4CH (4-channel mode) Stereo sound from the front side and stereo sound from the rear side of the unit is recorded in 4 channels. The H2 switches to 4-channel mode (→ p. 27). ● REAR 120º (stereo mode) Sources located within a 120-degree angle on the rear side of the unit are recorded in stereo. When you select SURROUND 2CH or 4CH, both the front and rear panel [MIC ACTIVE] indicator will be lit.
H2-E.fm 23 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Stereo Mode Recording Recording To record in stereo mode, proceed as follows. HINT In the initial condition, the H2 is set up to record stereo WAV files (16 bit quantization, sampling frequency 44.1 kHz) in stereo mode. The settings for file format, quantization, and sampling frequency can be changed (→ p. 35). 1. Bring up the stereo mode top screen. 2. Activate the source to record.
H2-E.fm 24 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Stereo Mode Recording 5. Adjust the recording level. To adjust the recording level, use the 3 (REW)/2 (FF) keys. When you press one of these keys once, the current recording level setting is shown on the display. Pressing the key further will change the setting. Set the level as high as possible but so that the meter indication on the display does not exceed 0 (dB) during the loudest passages. The setting range is 0 – 127.
H2-E.fm 25 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Stereo Mode Recording Playback This section explains how to play back a file recorded in stereo mode. In stereo mode, each recording operation will result in one stereo file (WAV or MP3 format). These files are stored in the currently selected folder (01 – 10) on the inserted SD card. To select a recorded stereo file for playback, proceed as follows. 1. Bring up the stereo mode top screen on the display.
H2-E.fm 26 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Stereo Mode Recording 4. HINT Play the selected file. HINT To play the selected file, press the 1 (PLAY/ PAUSE) key. During playback, the [PLAY/ REC] indicator on the front panel is lit in green. To pause playback, press the 1 (PLAY/PAUSE) key once more. The order in which files are displayed in the folder is determined by the file name (characters and numbers). The sequence is as follows. In stereo mode, the keys of the unit operate as shown below.
H2-E.fm 27 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 4-Channel Mode Recording This section explains in detail how to record in 4-channel mode. About the 4-channel mode Lit In 4-channel mode, the built-in mics record stereo sound coming from the front panel direction and the rear panel direction. The result is saved as a pair of two stereo WAV files providing four channels of information.
H2-E.fm 28 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 4-Channel Mode Recording Counter Option function symbol Shows the playback time of the current file or the recording time in hours/minutes/seconds. 4-channel mode symbol When repeat playback or auto record is active, the respective symbol is shown here. Shows that the H2 is operating in 4-channel mode. File name Recorder status Shows the current operation status of the recorder.
4-Channel Mode Recording Setup examples Recording The recommended placement when using the H2 in 4-channel mode is shown below. To record in 4-channel mode, proceed as follows. ■ Recording a band rehearsal When the members of the band are facing each other, the H2 can be placed in the middle to record sound coming from the front and rear. HINT HINT • In the initial condition, the H2 in 4-channel mode is set up to record two stereo WAV files (16 bit quantization, sampling frequency 44.1 kHz).
H2-E.fm 30 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 4-Channel Mode Recording Press the 5 (REC) key so that [PLAY/REC] indicator on the front panel flashes in red. The current input level is indicated by the level meters, and the input signal can be monitored via the [PHONES/LINE OUT] jack. The name of the file pair that will be created is also shown on the display. Front panel input signal level HINT To cancel the recording standby condition, press the 1 (PLAY/PAUSE) key. 5. Start recording.
H2-E.fm 31 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 4-Channel Mode Recording Playback In 4-channel mode, each recording operation will result in a pair of stereo files (WAV format) being stored in a dedicated folder for 4-channel mode. This section explains how to play back such a 4-channel mode file pair. 1. Bring up the 4-channel mode top screen on the display. The file pair whose name is shown in the center of the display is the one that will be played back. The indication "SRxxxF/ R.
H2-E.fm 32 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 4-Channel Mode Recording Adjusting the front/rear/ left/right balance (3D panning) This section explains how to use the so-called 3D panning function which allows you to adjust the front/rear/left/right balance of a file pair recorded in 4-channel mode. 1. With the H2 in 4-channel mode, select the file pair whose balance you want to adjust. 2. Bring up the 4-channel mode main menu screen. The main menu gives access to various 4channel mode setting menus.
4-Channel Mode Recording If "INPUT" was selected, the 3D PAN INPUT screen appears. On the respective screen, move the cursor to ON and press the 5 (REC) key to monitor the respective signal. When the setting is made, the display returns to the 3D PAN menu. HINT The "PREVIEW" setting is suitable to perform 3D panning of recorded data, and the "INPUT" setting to perform 3D panning of the signal from the built-in mics. It is also possible to set both items to ON.
H2-E.fm 34 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 4-Channel Mode Recording 6. Adjust the 3D panning setting. To move the O symbol up or down, use the 4 (MENU) key and 1 (PLAY/PAUSE) key. To move the O symbol left or right, use the 3 (REW) key and 2 (FF) key. To accept the current position (balance setting), press the 5 (REC) key. The 3D PAN menu appears again. To return to the 4-channel mode top screen, press the 4 (MENU) key repeatedly.
H2-E.fm 35 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Convenient Recording Functions This section describes various functions of the H2 that will come in handy during recording. Selecting the recording mode The H2 lets you choose from a number of recording modes (with different settings for file format, sampling frequency, quantization), allowing you to get the most out of the H2 in various recording situations. Here you can select the recording mode.
H2-E.fm 36 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Convenient Recording Functions [4-channel mode] Display WAV44.1kHz/16bit WAV44.1kHz/24bit WAV48kHz/16bit WAV48kHz/24bit 3. HINT File format Making use of the flexibility of the H2, you can record in stereo mode using the WAV file format first and convert to MP3 format later (→ p. 55). WAV Select the recording mode. Repeatedly press the 3 (REW)/ 2 (FF) keys to move the cursor to the desired setting and press the 5 (REC) key.
H2-E.fm 37 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Convenient Recording Functions Using the AGC/compressor/ limiter function When recording the live performance of a band or a similar event where volume levels are hard to predict, the AGC/compressor/ limiter function will come in handy to optimize the recording level. AGC (Auto Gain Control) is a function that automatically adjusts the level during recording.
H2-E.fm 38 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Convenient Recording Functions ● LIMIT3 (STUDIO) This is a limiter setting suitable for studio recording. Use the 3 (REW)/2 (FF) keys to move the cursor to the desired setting, and press the 5 (REC) key. The setting is accepted and the display returns to the main menu. To cancel the setting and return to the main menu, simply press the 4 (MENU) key. 4. Return to the top screen.
H2-E.fm 39 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Convenient Recording Functions 4. Return to the top screen. Repeatedly press the 4 (MENU) key until the stereo mode or 4-channel mode top screen appears again. Using the auto record function The auto record function makes it possible to have the H2 start and stop recording automatically, according to the input signal level.
H2-E.fm 40 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Convenient Recording Functions Parameter accessible from the AUTO REC screen are as follows. Current input level Start level ● ON/OFF Turns the auto record function on or off. ● START LVL (Start level) Sets the threshold level for starting to record. ● STOP LVL (Stop level) Sets the threshold level for stopping to record. ● AUTO STOP Controls the auto stop on/off setting and the number of seconds until actual recording stops.
H2-E.fm 41 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Convenient Recording Functions At this screen, you can set the number of seconds by which the stop of recording is delayed after the input level drops below the threshold level. Use the 3 (REW)/2 (FF) keys to select the setting (0 – 5 sec) and then press the 5 (REC) key to return to the AUTO REC screen. Next, set the stop level. On the AUTO REC screen, move the cursor to STOP LVL and press the 5 (REC) key. The AUTO REC STOP LVL screen comes up. point.
H2-E.fm 42 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Convenient Recording Functions If the auto stop function is also enabled, recording will stop automatically a number of seconds after the signal level has dropped below the stop level. Even when the auto record/auto stop functions are on, recording will start immediately if you press the 5 (REC) key once more while the H2 is in the recording standby condition. By pressing the 5 (REC) key while a recording is in progress, the recording can be stopped at any time.
H2-E.fm 43 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Convenient Recording Functions function cannot be used together. If you set one of these functions to ON while the other is already ON, the earlier function will automatically be turned OFF. 4. Carry out recording. Press the 5 (REC) key to set the H2 to the recording standby condition. When you then press the 5 (REC) key again to begin recording, the pre-recorded part from immediately before that point will also be included.
H2-E.fm 44 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Convenient Recording Functions The setting is accepted and the display returns to the main menu. When the setting is complete, return to the top screen by repeatedly pressing the 4 (MENU) key. 4. Perform the steps for recording. The stereo signal from the internal mics, a stereo mic connected to the [EXT MIC IN] jack or a component connected to the [LINE IN] jack is mixed and the result is recorded as a stereo file with identical signals in the L and R channels.
H2-E.fm 45 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Convenient Playback Functions This section describes various functions of the H2 that will come in handy during playback. Selecting the play mode In the default condition, when you play a recorded file (or a file pair recorded in 4channel mode), the H2 will continue to play all files in the same folder and then stop. You can change this behavior by selecting a different play mode. 1. Bring up the main menu screen.
H2-E.fm 46 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Convenient Playback Functions Using the A-B repeat function The A-B repeat function lets you specify two points (A and B) in a file (or file pair for 4channel mode) and automatically repeat the section between these points. To use this function, proceed as follows. NOTE The settings described here cannot be made while the recorder is operating. Stop recording or playback before carrying out these steps. 1. Bring up the main menu screen.
H2-E.fm 47 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 File Operations Content recorded in a session by the H2 is stored on the SD card as a file (or a pair of files in 4channel mode). This section explains various file related operations. are played. Files and folders Where recorded files are stored depends on the operation mode of the H2. The name (number) of the currently selected folder is displayed on the top screen of stereo mode.
H2-E.fm 48 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 File Operations Selecting a folder (stereo mode only) Selecting a file To switch the folder in stereo mode, proceed as follows. To perform a file operation, you must first select a file in the current folder, as described below. 1. NOTE Bring up the stereo mode main menu screen. At the stereo mode top screen, press the 4 (MENU) key. 2. Bring up the FOLDER SELECT screen.
H2-E.fm 49 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 File Operations HINT • If the folder contains more than four files, a scroll bar indicating the current cursor position appears at the right of the screen. • In 4-channel mode, the indication "SRxxxF/ R.WAV" (where xxx is a number from 000 to 499) refers to the pair consisting of the front stereo file "SRxxxF.WAV" and rear stereo file "SRxxxR.WAV". 3. Select the file.
H2-E.fm 50 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 File Operations scroll the screen. Stereo mode NAME DATE File name (including extension) Recording date File format / Sampling frequency / FORMAT Quantization Size in kB or MB units SIZE Recording time (Hours:Minutes:Seconds) TIME 4-channel mode Assigning a name to a file (stereo mode only) For files recorded in stereo mode, a name is automatically assigned, using the pattern "STE-xxx.WAV" or "STE-xxx.MP3" (where xxx is a number from 000 to 999).
H2-E.fm 51 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 File Operations cursor to "RENAME" and press the 5 (REC) key. The display changes as follows. On this screen, the underline symbol functions as a cursor. OK button Cursor Available characters are as follows: (space) ! # $ % & ‘ ( ) + , - 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ;=@ ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTU VWXYZ[]^_` abcdefghijklmnopqrs tuvwxy z { }˜ HINT The extension (.WAV or .MP3) cannot be changed. 5. Edit the file name.
H2-E.fm 52 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 File Operations Deleting a file When recording is carried out with the H2, the unit always creates a new file and does not overwrite the previous or any other existing files. To delete files that are no longer needed, proceed as follows. NOTE • Once deleted, a recorded file cannot be restored. Use this function with care. • The steps described here cannot be performed while the recorder is operating. Stop recording or playback before carrying out these steps. 1.
H2-E.fm 53 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 File Operations Dividing a file (stereo mode only) You can split an existing file into two parts at any specified point. If you have recorded a live performance, this lets you create separate files for each song. NOTE The steps described here cannot be performed while the recorder is operating. Stop recording or playback before carrying out these steps. 1. Bring up the main menu screen. At the top screen, press the 4 (MENU) key. Current position 5.
H2-E.fm 54 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 File Operations STE-001A.WAV STE-001.WAV File containing data up to division point File containing data after division point STE-001B.WAV HINT Raising the overall file level (normalize function) Normalizing refers to an operation whereby the overall volume level of a file is raised so that the maximum level is 0 dB (maximum level possible without distortion). This is useful if you have finished a recording but find that the volume level is low.
H2-E.fm 55 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 File Operations keys to move the cursor to "FILE" and press the 5 (REC) key. 3. Select the file whose level you want to normalize. Use the 3 (REW)/2 (FF) keys to move the cursor to the file and press the 5 (REC) key. The name of the currently selected file is shown at the top of the screen. Available file operations are listed in the lower part of the screen. 4. Bring up the FILE NORMALIZE screen.
H2-E.fm 56 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 File Operations to the type of music, the playback environment, and other factors. We recommend that you experiment with various settings. Check the resulting file sizes and play back the converted files to find the optimum setting for your needs. 5. Select the bit rate for the MP3 file. The bit rate determines the amount of information that is contained in the MP3 file for every second.
H2-E.fm 57 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 File Operations Converting a 4-channel file pair to a stereo file (4-channel mode only) You can convert a pair of stereo WAV files recorded in 4-channel mode into a single stereo WAV file. This lets you adjust the front/rear/left/right level balance using the 3D panning function and then create a file that can be copied to a computer and burned onto an audio CD. 3. Select the file pair for conversion to a stereo WAV file.
File Operations HINT If you press the 4 (MENU) key instead of the 5 (REC) key, the setting is not changed, and the display returns to the condition of the previous step. 7. To use the 3D panning settings, move the cursor to "ENABLE" and press the 5 (REC) key. The setting is accepted, and the display returns to the condition of the previous step.
H2-E.fm 59 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 File Operations Checking the mark list Whenever you press the 1 (PLAY/PAUSE) key while a recording is in progress, the indication "MARKxx" (where xx is a number from 1 to 99) appears on the display and a mark is set. These marks can be used as BWF compatible cue points (→ p. 24). A mark is also automatically set when a dropout error occurs during recording.
H2-E.fm 60 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 SD Card Operations This section explains various operations related to the SD card inserted in the H2. Checking the remaining time on the card You can check how much recording capacity the inserted card has left, in megabytes and in recording time. The indication is based on the currently selected operation mode (stereo mode or 4-channel mode) and recording mode (file format, sampling frequency, quantization).
H2-E.fm 61 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 SD Card Operations Formatting a card cursor to "FORMAT" and press the 5 (REC) key. Before using an off-the-shelf SD card or an SD card that was formatted in another computer, you must format the card in the H2. Normally, when you insert such a card into the H2, a screen asking you to format the card will come up. Simply follow the onscreen instructions in such a case.
H2-E.fm 62 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 SD Card Operations SD card dropout errors Depending on the combination of operation mode and recording mode, data transfer to the SD card during recording may momentarily not be able to keep up with the data stream, leading to a brief sound dropout (skipping). When this occurs, the indication "Data write Error" is shown on the display during recording and after recording is finished. The likelihood for dropouts increases when the processing load on the H2 is heavy.
H2-E.fm 63 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Tuning an Instrument The H2 incorporates a tuner function that allows tuning based on the input signal from the built-in mics, the [EXT MIC IN] jack, or the [LINE IN] jack. Available tuner modes include chromatic tuning where pitch is automatically detected in semitone steps, standard guitar/bass tuning, and other special tuning functions.
H2-E.fm 64 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Tuning an Instrument Note name Correct pitch Pitch is flat Using the dedicated guitar/ bass tuner By selecting a tuner mode other than "CHROMATIC", you can perform tuning that is tailored to special requirements for guitar or bass. For these tuner modes, you specify each string for tuning separately. 7-string guitar, 5-string bass and other unconventional tunings are also supported.
H2-E.fm 65 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Tuning an Instrument 5. the number of the string for tuning and note name for that string are displayed. For example, when you have selected "GUITAR", the display changes as follows. Return to the top screen. Repeatedly press the 4 (MENU) key until the stereo mode or 4-channel mode top screen appears again. Tuner mode name String number Note name 4. Perform tuning.
H2-E.fm 66 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Tuning an Instrument Adjusting the reference pitch of the tuner When the H2 is in the default condition, the tuner reference pitch is set to center A = 440 Hz. You can adjust the reference pitch over the following range: center A = 435 - 445 Hz. 4. Select the reference pitch. Use the 3 (REW)/2 (FF) keys to select a setting in the range from 435 (center A = 435 Hz) to 445 (center A = 445 Hz), and press the 5 (REC) key.
H2-E.fm 67 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Using the Metronome Function The H2 has a built-in metronome that can be used as a guide rhythm during recording. You can have the metronome operate only during recording and turn it off during playback, or you can use it to provide a pre-count before recording. Switching the metronome/ pre-count on and off The steps for turning the record/playback metronome sound and pre-count sound on and off and for setting the tempo are described below.
H2-E.fm 68 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Using the Metronome Function screen comes up. 5. Specify the metronome tempo. On the METRONOME screen, move the cursor to "TEMPO" and press the 5 (REC) key to bring up the METRONOME TEMPO screen. At this screen, you can specify whether to play a pre-count before recording or playback. The following settings are available. ● OFF No pre-count. ● 1-8 Play the specified number of beats as a precount. ● SPECIAL Play a special pre-count pattern as shown below.
H2-E.fm 69 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Using the Metronome Function Making metronome/ pre-count optional settings You can control the type of click sound, dynamic pattern, and volume level for the metronome/pre-count function. At this screen, you can select the metronome/ pre-count sound from the following choices. HINT If you start the playback fanction before carrying out the steps below, you can select the sound and pattern while listening to the actual metronome sound.
H2-E.fm 70 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Using the Metronome Function 6. Return to the top screen. Repeatedly press the 4 (MENU) key until the stereo mode or 4-channel mode top screen appears again. At this screen, you can select the beat pattern from 0/4 to 8/4 or 6/8 (0/4 results in unaccented sound). Move the cursor to the desired item and press the 5 (REC) key. The setting is accepted and the METRONOME screen appears again. 5. Set the volume level for the metronome/pre-count.
H2-E.fm 71 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Connecting the H2 to a Computer Connecting the [USB] port of the H2 to a computer allows use of the H2 as a card reader or audio interface. When used as a card reader, the SD card inserted in the H2 can be accessed directly from the computer. When used as an audio interface, the input signal of the H2 can be recorded directly by the computer, or an output signal from the computer can be played back via the H2. 2. Bring up the main menu screen.
Connecting the H2 to a Computer 72 ZOOM H2
H2-E.fm 73 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Connecting the H2 to a Computer 7. Return to the top screen. Repeatedly press the 4 (MENU) key until the stereo mode or 4-channel mode top screen appears again. NOTE • When the unit was started on USB power, you cannot return to the screen before step 4. To return to the top screen, disconnect the USB cable to turn power off, and then set the [POWER] switch of the H2 to ON to start it up normally.
H2-E.fm 74 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Connecting the H2 to a Computer required. For details on operation, refer to the documentation of the software. HINT • The H2 will be recognized as a 2-channel input/output enabled audio interface. • Also while using the H2 as an audio interface, the low-cut filter, AGC/compressor/limiter, tuner, and other functions can be used. Preparations for connection This section explains the settings that are required to use the H2 as an audio interface. 1.
H2-E.fm 75 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Connecting the H2 to a Computer HINT 3. Bring up the USB screen. To cancel the setting and return to the previous screen, press the 4 (MENU) key without pressing the 5 (REC) key. Repeatedly press the 3 (REW)/ 2 (FF) keys to move the cursor to "USB" and press the 5 (REC) key. NOTE 4. Be sure to set the sampling frequency of the H2 to the same value as used by the computer.
H2-E.fm 76 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Connecting the H2 to a Computer ● Input source selection Select the input source in the same way as when using the H2 as a recorder (→ p. 18). However, when using the built-in mics, the SURROUND 4CH mic pattern cannot be selected. ● Input sensitivity setting When using the built-in mics or an external mic connected to the [EXT MIC IN] jack, set the [MIC GAIN] switch to an appropriate position. The procedure is the same as when using the H2 as a recorder (→ p. 15).
H2-E.fm 77 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Connecting the H2 to a Computer canceled, the USB screen appears again. HINT If the unit was started on USB power, settings are saved when you move the cursor to "EXIT" and press the 5 (REC) key to cancel the connection. 9. Return to the top screen. Repeatedly press the 4 (MENU) key until the stereo mode or 4-channel mode top screen appears again. NOTE When the unit was started on USB power, you cannot return to the screen before the AUDIO I/F screen of step 4 .
H2-E.fm 78 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Other Functions This section explains some additional functions and features of the H2. Setting the date and time You can set the internal clock and calendar of the H2. The setting is used for time stamping the files created during recording. 1. 3. Set the date and time. Use the 3 (REW)/2 (FF) keys to move the cursor to number you want to change and press the 5 (REC) key. The number where the cursor is located is shown in reverse.
H2-E.fm 79 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Other Functions 5. Return to the top screen. Repeatedly press the 4 (MENU) key until the stereo mode or 4-channel mode top screen appears again. NOTE If you remove the batteries while no AC adapter is connected to the H2, the date and time setting of the internal clock will be reset after about 1 to 2 minutes. When you turn on the H2 the next time, a reminder message will inform you of this.
H2-E.fm 80 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Other Functions HINT To cancel the change and return to the previous screen, press the 4 (MENU) key without pressing the 5 (REC) key. 4. Supplying power to an external mic (stereo mode only) Return to the top screen. Repeatedly press the 4 (MENU) key until the stereo mode or 4-channel mode top screen appears again. When you connect a plug-in power type external mic to the [EXT MIC IN] jack of the H2, the H2 can supply power (2.5 V DC) to the mic.
H2-E.fm 81 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Other Functions 4. Return to the top screen. Repeatedly press the 4 (MENU) key until the stereo mode top screen appears again. Adjusting the display contrast To adjust the contrast of the display, proceed as follows. 1. Bring up the main menu screen. At the stereo mode or 4-channnel mode top screen, press the 4 (MENU) key. 2. Bring up the CONTRAST screen. Repeatedly press the 3 (REW)/ 2 (FF) keys to move the cursor to "CONTRAST" and press the 5 (REC) key.
H2-E.fm 82 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Other Functions Controlling the backlight on/off setting ● OFF The backlight is always off. 3. When the H2 is in the default condition, the display backlight turns itself off automatically after 15 seconds when no key is operated. You can increase this interval or set the backlight to be permanently on or off. 1. Bring up the main menu screen. At the stereo mode or 4-channnel mode top screen, press the 4 (MENU) key. 2. Bring up the LIGHT screen.
H2-E.fm 83 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Other Functions Specifying the battery type The H2 shows the remaining battery capacity using a segment indicator on the display. The accuracy of this indicator can be increased by specifying the battery type as described below. 1. HINT To cancel the change and return to the preceding screen, press the 4 (MENU) key without pressing the 5 (REC) key. 4. Return to the top screen.
H2-E.fm 84 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Other Functions Making settings for the key hold function Updating the system software To prevent changing settings by mistake while recording, the H2 incorporates a function that locks almost all controls. This is called the key hold function. To enable the function, proceed as follows. Using an SD card and a computer, it is possible for the user to update the system software of the H2. To do this, proceed as follows. 1.
H2-E.fm 85 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Other Functions The display changes as follows and the upgrading process begins. When the upgrading process is finished, the indication "Complete" appears on the display. After you turn the H2 off and on again, it will start up with the new version.
Specifications Recorder Stereo mode Tracks 2 Maximum number of simultaneous recording tracks 2 Maximum number of simultaneous playback tracks 2 Recording time 4CH mode 4 4 4 4GB (SDHC) Approx. 380 minutes (converted to WAV 44.1kHz/16bit stereo track) Approx. 68 hours (converted to MP3 44.1kHz/128kbps stereo track) * Recording times are approximations. Actual times may differ according to recording conditions.
H2-E.fm 87 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Specifications Bit rate 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320 kbps, VBR Sampling frequency 44.1kHz, 48kHz Display 128 x 64 dots Full-dot LCD (with backlight) Inputs LINE IN Mini stereo phone jack Input impedance 10kilohms Input level -10dBm EXT MIC IN Mini stereo phone jack (Plug-in powered 2.5V) Input impedance 20kilohms Input level L -20dBm M -30dBm H -40dBm Built-in stereo mic W-XY stereo microphone MIC GAIN L +1.
H2-E.fm 88 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Troubleshooting If there are problems during operation of the H2, check the following points first. Problems during recording/ playback ■ No sound, or sound is very weak. • Check the connections to your monitor system, and the volume setting of the system. • Check whether the volume setting of the H2 is low. ■ Cannot hear recorded sound, or sound is very weak.
H2-E.fm 89 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Error Messages Card related messages Cause No SD card is inserted. No Card A valid file was not found. No File Card Format Error! Card Full! File name exists! Stop Recorder! Card Protected Format Card? Now Recording! File Create Error! Card Error! File Protected File Rename Error! Card Write Error Card Read Error! Data Write Error SD card formatting process failed, or card was not recognized normally. Remedy Insert SD card and turn power on.
H2-E.fm 90 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時19分 Index 3D panning ..................... 32 [C] [K] 4-channel mode .......... 6, 27 Connections.....................10 Key hold function............84 Balance adjustment (3D panning)............. 32 Cue point (Marker)..........24 Converting to stereo file .................................. 57 Mic pattern selection 27 Playback ................... 31 [L] [D] Limiter.............................37 Date/time setting .............78 Low-cut filter ..............
H2-E.fm 91 ページ 2007年7月11日 水曜日 午後3時25分 Index [P] Remaining capacity indication ................. 60 Play mode ....................... 45 Playback 4-channel mode......... 31 Setup............................... 12 Setup examples Stereo mode .............. 25 4-channel mode ........ 29 [PLAY/REC] indicator ................ 16, 17, 23, 30 Stereo mode................ 5, 18 [W] WAV ...............................36 WAV file → MP3 file conversion .................55 Stereo mode ........