Handy Video Recorder Q3HD User Guide Safety and Operation Precautions must be read before using the unit.
Items included with this product Items included with this product • Q3HD unit • 2 AA batteries (for testing the unit) Note: Use alkaline or rechargeable NiMH batteries. • SD card • User Guide (this document) HandyShare software for video editing and sharing To install HandyShare on your computer, connect the Q3HD to the computer and double-click the HandyShare installer on the included SD card.
Part functions ■■Parts of the unit Appears when the lo-cut filter is active. Shows the recording level. Shows the current operation status. The icon shows the recording destination where the video or audio recording is saved. Shows recording source (line input or stereo mic). Shows the scene setting. Shows the image size/frame rate during recording. Shows the level of the volume through the mic/line input or the playback volume level.
Part functions (continued) ■■Parts of the unit Part functions These stereo mics pickup sound in a field of about 120º in front of the unit. View video and various information. Open various setting menus. Delete recorded video and audio. Play and pause recorded video and audio. Start recording video or audio. Confirm selections. Select items and adjust the volume. Listen to recordings and operation sounds, including at startup and shutdown. Connect to a computer to check and use data on the SD card.
Input sound from an external device. Turn the power ON/OFF. Output sound to headphones or external equipment. Insert an SD or SDHC card into this slot. A ZOOM AD-14 AC adapter (sold separately) can be connected here. Output analog video and audio to a TV, for example. Output digital video and audio to an HDMI-compatible TV, for example. Attach strap here to help prevent the unit from being dropped. ■■Inserting batteries Open the case while pressing here and then insert the batteries.
Setting the date and time Setting the date & time Setting the battery type This is used for video and audio recording information, so set it accurately before recording. 1. Press 2. Use press to open the Main Menu. to select SETTING and . 3. Use to select Set Date and press . 4. Use to set the current date . and time, and press 1 5. After formatting completes, the SETTING menu reopens.
Formatting an SD card 1. Press to open the Main Menu. 2. Use press Formatting an SD card Format an SD card to make it compatible with the Q3HD. Warning: formatting a card will permanently erase all data on it. to select SETTING and . 3. Use to select SD Format and press . 4. Use to select "Yes" to format or "No" . to cancel, and press 1 5. When the reconfirmation screen appears, use the same procedure to select again . and press 2,3,4,5 • Select “Yes” to start formatting.
Turning operation sounds on or off Reducing noise Turning operation sounds on or off The output of beeping sounds from the Q3HD speaker at startup and during operation can be turned on or off. 1. Press 2. Use press to select SETTING and . 3. Use to select Beep and press 4. Use to select ON or OFF, and press 1,5 to open the Main Menu. . . 5. Press again after the setting is made. 2,3,4 Reducing noise Turn the low-cut filter function on to reduce wind sounds and other noise. 1.
By changing the recording sensitivity, you can record both quiet sounds and loud band performances at the optimal level. 1. Set the MIC GAIN switch according to the recording conditions. L Low sensitivity Band performances and concerts H High sensitivity Field recordings AUTO Automatic sensitivity adjustment Use in various situations to maintain an even recording level without breaks in sound 1 NOTE When set to AUTO, use the AUTO LEVEL menu to set how the mic sensitivity works.
Setting video-recording lighting Setting the image quality Setting video-recording lighting You can set the camera sensitivity to suit the video recording conditions. This allows the unit to record video optimally even in dark places or on stages with bright lights. to open the Main Menu. 1. Press 2. Use to select SCENE and press 3. Use press 1,4 . to select the mode and . • “AUTO” adjusts to lighting conditions automatically.
Setting the sound quality 2. Use press to select SOUND and to open the SOUND QUALITY menu. 3. Change each item as desired. 1,4 2,3 Format Select PCM or AAC format. Sample Rate If set to PCM, the sample rate can be changed. Bit Length/Rate If set to PCM, the bit length can be changed. If set to AAC, the bit rate can be changed. 4. Press again after the setting is made. 10 Setting the sound quality You can set the sound quality to use when recording video or audio.
Recording audio and video Recording audio and video From the main operation screen, you can start recording audio or video by pushing a single button. 1. After preparing to record audio or video, press to start recording. • Use the CAMERA menu to set whether to record video with audio or audio only. • Press and and out. to zoom in 1,2 Zoom in and out • Press and to adjust the volume level when using the line/headphones jack. Adjust the volume 2.
Playing recordings 2 1,2 1. Press 2. Use when on the main operation screen. and to select a different file to play Functions of other buttons • Adjust volume • Press and hold during playback to search backward/forward. • Press to pause during playback and restart when paused. NOTE Only files that have been recorded with the Q3HD can be played back. 12 Playing recordings Turn the unit sideways to play back recorded audio and video.
Erasing recordings Erasing recordings You can erase recorded video and audio files to increase the amount of open space on the media card. 1. Press while the file that you want to erase is playing. • If you press this when on the main operation screen, the last recorded or played file will be selected to be erased. 2. When the confirmation screen opens, select “Yes” to erase the recording or “No” to cancel, and then press 1 2 13 .
1. Press when on the main operation screen or while playing to open the “Delete this file?” confirmation screen. again to open the video Press selection screen 2. Use 3 1,4 to select a recording that . you want to erase and press 3. Repeat Step 2 as many times as necessary to select other files that you want to erase. 2,5 • Press 4. Press to select all files. when you are done selecting files. 5.
Editing recordings Editing recordings Recorded video and audio files can be divided and trimmed. 1. Press to open the Main Menu. 2. Use press to select FILE and . 3. Thumbnails of the recorded files are to select a file shown. Use . that you want to edit and press 1,6 2,3,4,5 4. The editing menu opens. Use select the item you want and press to . • See the following page for the editing options. 5. After editing, a reconfirmation screen opens.
Change the point where the file will be divided Play/pause Confirm the point where the file will be divided TRIM (partial deletion) Move trim points to set how much of the file to delete at its beginning and end Switch between the beginning and end trim points Play/pause Confirm the trim points INFORMATION (about the file) Return to the thumbnail list 16 Editing recordings DIVIDE
Connecting external devices Connecting external devices This unit can be connected to various external devices as needed. ■■Connect to a computer (via USB) to edit and save files and upload them to video sharing sites With this unit’s power off, connect its built-in USB connector to a computer running Windows or Macintosh. When connected, you can use the bundled HandyShare software for the following functions.
Use this connector when you want to listen with headphones or connect to the amplifier of an external audio device. Turn monitoring on to listen to sound input during recording through headphones. See “Turning sound monitoring on or off” on page 8. ■■View on a TV (AV connection) Use an AV cable to output recorded video and audio to a TV or similar device. • Before connecting to a TV, use the SETTING menu to set the TV Out item according to the region where you are using the device.
Viewing information Viewing information Resetting the unit You can check the firmware version and remaining recordable memory. 1. Press to open the Main Menu. 2. Use press to select INFO and . 3. Check the information. 4. When you are done checking, press . 1,4 2 Resetting the unit The unit can be reset to the settings, including SCENE and video and audio quality, it had when it was shipped from the factory. 1. Press to open the Main Menu. 2. Use press to select SETTING and .
Upgrade the firmware version when necessary. NOTE You can check the firmware version using the INFORMATION menu item. • The latest version of the firmware can be downloaded from www.zoom.co.jp. 1. Copy the file for upgrading the firmware to the SD card. 2. Insert the SD card into the unit’s card slot. 3. While pressing and holding press screen. , to open the VERSION UP 4. If the version upgrade shown is the one desired, select “Yes” and press . 5.
Safety and Operation Precautions Safety and Operation Precautions This indicates that if a user ignores this warning and handles the device incorrectly, serious injury or Warning death could result. This indicates that if a user ignores this caution and handles the device incorrectly, bodily injury or damCaution age to equipment could occur. Observe the following precautions to use this unit safely.
FCC regulation warning (for the U.S.A.) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 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.
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