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Contents Contents Contents .................................................. 1 Playing recordings ................................ 28 Parts and their functions ........................ 2 Deleting recordings .............................. 31 Mic overview ........................................... 5 Mixer Screen settings ........................... 32 Connecting mics to Inputs 1 and 2 ........ 7 Headphones/line and HDMI output ..... 40 Display overview ....................................
Parts and their functions Left side Input volume 1 UNLOCK button Speaker PLAY/PAUSE button Input Track buttons volume 2 Parts and their functions (Can be changed) Mic attachment (sold separately) POWER button Top REC button XY mic MIC GAIN adjustment knob 2
Parts and their functions (continued) Front Opening and closing the LCD screen Parts and their functions Video recording LED Display Lens Back XLR 2 1 : GND 2 : HOT 3 : COLD 3 Headphones jack Charging LED USB port 3 HDMI port 1 Input 1 jack TRS TIP : HOT RING : COLD Input 2 jack SLEEVE : GND
Right side Parts and their functions Battery cover NOTE Connecting the battery 1 Slide the battery cover down to remove it. 2 Install the battery as shown in the illustration and reattach the battery 2 cover.
Mic overview The XY mic included with the to your need. can be swapped with another mic attachment according Mic overview Raising the mic 1. While pressing the UNLOCK button, raise the mic until it reaches the fixed position. Lowering the mic 1. While pressing the UNLOCK button, lower the mic. CAUTION Do not force the mic arm without pushing the UNLOCK button. Doing so could damage the main unit.
1. Attach the mic to the main unit and push it into place until it locks. Mic overview Attaching the mic Disconnecting the mic 1. While pressing the buttons on the left and right sides of the mic, pull it out of the main unit. CAUTION t 8IFO EJTDPOOFDUJOH UIF NJD EP OPU VTF UPP NVDI GPSDF &YDFTTJWF GPSDF DPVME EBNBHF UIF NJD PS the main unit.
Connecting mics to Inputs 1 and 2 You can connect mics, mixers and other devices to the Inputs 1 and 2. The L/R input from the XY mic and Inputs 1/2 can be used together to record up to 4 tracks at the same time. Connecting mics to Inputs 1 and 2 Connection examples Recording audio is possible in the following kinds of situations.
Display overview Main Screen Shows locked screen orientation Timecode Upside down Image inversion When recording: shows recording time When paused: shows available recording time Recording mode Camera SCENE setting Connected mic Video resolution setting Type of connected mic capsule Remaining battery charge Audio quality setting Display overview LCD Lock Open Menu Screen Zoom in/out Open Playback Screen Output volume Record/stop Adjust volume of headphones/ built-in speaker Open Mixer Scr
Display overview (continued) Playback screen File name Name of video file playing Display overview Main Screen Remaining battery charge Return to Main Screen Audio switch Select the audio played (only appears for files recorded using MOV+WAV or MULTI AUDIO) Output volume Adjust volume of headphones/ built-in speaker Delete Information Delete the video currently playing Show information about the video currently playing Video length Timecode Shows elapsed playback time Playback position bar
Mixer Screen Mic option Input1/2 shared settings Pan knobs Adjust audio left-right balance Return to Main Screen Level faders LO CUT Adjust individual track volumes (See "LO CUT" on page 39.) DYNAMICS Display overview Set according to the mic type Settings that affect both Inputs 1 and 2 (stereo link, phantom power, pad) (shown only when using compatible mics) (See "DYNAMICS" on page 38.
Charging the battery 1. Turn the 2. Connect a USB power source (running computer or off. Charging the battery ZOOM AD-17 AC adapter (sold separately)). 2 8IJMF UIF CBUUFSZ JT SFDIBSHJOH UIF $IBSHJOH -&% PO the back of the 3. will stay lit. After charging completes, disconnect the cable from the USB power source. 2 "GUFS SFDIBSHJOH IBT DPNQMFUFE UIF $IBSHJOH -&% XJMM become unlit.
Turning the power ON and OFF Turning the power ON Open the LCD. 2. Press 1. Press and hold Turning the power ON and OFF Display 1. . 1 2 Turning the power OFF .
Setting the date and time If the date and time are set, the recorder can add the recording date and time to files. Setting the date and time 1. On the menu screen, touch 2. In the sub menu, touch "Set Date". 3. Touch an item to be changed to select it, and touch . 1 2 4 and to set the current date and time. 3 4. After completing the setting, touch submenu.
Formatting SD cards You should format SD cards for use with the 3 On the menu screen, touch 2. Touch 3. In the sub menu, touch "SD Card". 4. In the sub menu, touch "Format". 5. On the confirmation screen, touch "Yes". . . Formatting SD cards 2 . 1. 4 5 5IJT XJMM TUBSU 4% DBSE GPSNBUUJOH 4FMFDU /P UP SFUVSO to the SD Card menu. "GUFS GPSNBUUJOH DPNQMFUFT %POF XJMM BQQFBS BOE UIF SD Card menu will reopen.
Recording mode overview can save individual unmixed audio files at the same time as video files. Use the The RECORDING MODE menu to change the recording mode. (See "Recording mode settings" on page 25.) Recording mode overview MOV mode 5IF GPVS DIBOOFMT PG BVEJP GSPN UIF NJD DBQTVMF - 3 JOQVUT BOE FYUFSOBM JOQVUT BSF NJYFE UP TUFSFP BOE TBWFE UPHFUIFS XJUI UIF WJEFP JO B TJOHMF WJEFP mMF .07 GPSNBU Video Mic capsule Mixer Video file ZOOM0001.
MOV+WAV mode Video Video file Mixer ZOOM0001.MOV Audio file Mic capsule ZOOM0001_LR.WAV Input 1 Input 2 Stereo link: ON Stereo link: OFF ZOOM0001_INPUT12.WAV ZOOM0001_INPUT1.WAV Recording mode overview "VEJP mMFT 8"7 GPSNBU BSF TBWFE GPS FBDI BVEJP USBDL BU UIF TBNF UJNF BT WJEFP mMFT 5IF BVEJP GSPN UIF NJD DBQTVMF - 3 JOQVUT BOE UIF BVEJP GSPN UIF FYUFSOBM JOQVUT BSF TBWFE BT TFQBSBUF files. ZOOM0001_INPUT2.
Recording mode overview (continued) STEREO AUDIO mode Recording mode overview 5IF GPVS DIBOOFMT PG BVEJP GSPN UIF NJD DBQTVMF - 3 JOQVUT BOE FYUFSOBM JOQVUT BSF NJYFE UP TUFSFP BOE TBWFE BT B TJOHMF TUFSFP BVEJP mMF 7JEFP JT OPU SFDPSEFE Mic capsule Mixer ZOOM0001.
MULTI AUDIO mode Audio file Mic capsule ZOOM0001.WAV Input 1 Input 2 Stereo link: ON ZOOM0001_INPUT12.WAV Stereo link: OFF Recording mode overview 5IF BVEJP GSPN UIF NJD DBQTVMF - 3 JOQVUT BOE UIF BVEJP GSPN UIF FYUFSOBM JOQVUT BSF TBWFE BT TFQBSBUF BVEJP mMFT 8"7 GPSNBU 7JEFP JT OPU SFDPSEFE ZOOM0001_INPUT1.WAV ZOOM0001_INPUT2.WAV NOTE t 0OMZ L)[ 8"7 GPSNBUT CJU DBO CF TFMFDUFE XIFO SFDPSEJOH JO .6-5* "6%*0 NPEF t *O .
Selecting tracks to record 1 1. Press the buttons of the tracks that you want to record. Selecting tracks to record NOTE 5IF JOEJDBUPST PG UIF TFMFDUFE USBDL CVUUPOT MJHIU SFE and you will be able to monitor the signals input on UIFTF USBDLT UISPVHI IFBEQIPOFT MJOF PVUQVU 2. To record Inputs 1/2 as a stereo file (stereo link), press both of their track buttons at the same time.
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Adjusting recording levels You can adjust the recording level manually. Mic Input 1/2 Adjusting recording levels When using the XY mic, turn When using Inputs 1/2, turn 1 on the mic. on the left side of this recorder. 1 2. Adjust the level so that the recording and track key LEDs do not blink even when loud sounds are input. NOTE 2 *G BO JOQVU DMJQT UIF SFDPSEJOH BOE USBDL LFZ -&%T XJMM blink. 2 21 1.
Adjusting the angle of view You can set the digital zoom to one of five levels. 1 Touch and on the Main Screen. : Zoom in. Close in on the central subject. : Zoom out. Record more of the scene. Adjusting the angle of view 1.
Recording From the Main Screen, you can start recording video by pressing a single button. 1. After preparing to record, press . Recording 5IJT TUBSUT WJEFP SFDPSEJOH %VSJOH WJEFP SFDPSEJOH UIF WJEFP SFDPSEJOH -&% BCPWF the lens lights red. 1 2. To end recording, press again.
Audio monitoring settings You can monitor audio being recorded with video through the headphones jack. 1. Connect headphones or other audio equipment to 2. To adjust the monitoring volume, touch on the display. 3. In the sub menu, touch 4. After completing the setting, touch submenu. and . to close the Audio monitoring settings the headphones jack on the back of the recorder.
Recording mode settings You can change the type of files created, video recording resolution and frame rate, and audio quality, for example. Increasing the video resolution decreases the possible recording time. Recording mode settings 1. On the menu screen, touch 2. In the sub menu, touch the item that you want to set. 2 3. In the sub menu, touch the setting value. UP TIPX IJEEFO 7JEFP PS "VEJP 5PVDI items. 4 4. After completing the setting, touch submenu.
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Camera settings You can change the camera settings to suit the video recording conditions. 3 Camera settings 2 1. On the menu screen, touch 2. In the sub menu, touch the setting value. 3. After completing the setting, touch . to close the submenu.
Playing recordings This unit can play recorded videos. 1. Press or touch on the Main Screen. 2. 3. To play a different file, press screen, and then touch or To stop playback, touch . or touch the . Playing recordings 5IJT TUBSUT QMBZCBDL PG UIF MBTU SFDPSEFE WJEFP "GUFS UIFSF BSF OP PQFSBUJPOT GPS TPNF UJNF POMZ UIF WJEFP JNBHF XJMM CF TIPXO 5PVDI UIF TDSFFO UP TIPX the buttons again. 5IF .
Playing recordings (continued) Changing the playback position 1. Touch the playback position bar and slide it to the Playing recordings position you want. Remove your finger from the screen to start playback from that position. Selecting the audio played 8JUI WJEFP SFDPSEFE JO .07 8"7 PS .6-5* "6%*0 NPEF ZPV DBO TFMFDU UIF BVEJP GPS QMBZCBDL 1. Touch 2. In the sub menu, touch the audio file to play. on the playback screen. 1 3 Setting 2 &YQMBOBUJPO .
Playing files from the list 1. Touch on the Main Screen or touch 5IJT PQFOT UIF '*-& MJTU TDSFFO 1 2. 2 Touch the file to play back. in Playing recordings the menu. 5IJT PQFOT B TVCNFOV 5PVDI 1MBZ #BDL UP TUBSU QMBZCBDL 3. To stop playback, touch .
Deleting recordings You can delete videos to increase the open space on the media. 1 1. Touch Deleting recordings 5PVDI 2. 2 on the FILE list screen. " MJTU PG WJEFPT BQQFBST to change the screen. Touch a video to select it for deletion. " DIFDL NBSL BQQFBST PO UIF TFMFDUFE WJEFP :PV DBO SFQFBU TUFQ UP BEE DIFDL NBSLT UP NVMUJQMF videos. 3 3. Touch 4. On the confirmation screen, touch "Yes". .
Mixer Screen settings Using the Mixer Screen 1. On the Main Screen, touch . 2. Touch the function you want to set. 5IJT XJMM PQFO B TFUUJOH TDSFFO GPS UIBU GVODUJPO Changing values 5PVDI or PS UPVDI BOE TMJEF UIF TMJEFS UP BEKVTU B WBMVF 5PVDI Changing settings Mixer Screen settings 5IJT PQFOT UIF .JYFS 4DSFFO 5PVDI B CVUUPO UP PQFO B TVCNFOV where you can change the setting. to restore the default value.
Mixer Screen settings (continued) Adjusting levels and panning Mixer Screen settings Levels 1 1. On the Mixer Screen, touch the fader for the channel that you want to adjust. 2. In the sub menu that appears, touch / or move the slider to adjust it. 3. After completing the setting, touch to close the submenu. 3 2 Panning 1 1. On the Mixer Screen, touch the pan pot for the channel that you want to adjust. 2. In the sub menu that appears, touch / or move the slider to adjust it. 3.
Making settings for different mic types Mic capsule that supports plug-in power 8IFO B NJD UIBU TVQQPSUT QMVH JO QPXFS JT DPOOFDUFE ZPV DBO TFU XIFUIFS PS OPU QMVH JO QPXFS to the JT TVQQMJFE UP UIF FYUFSOBM JOQVU KBDL 4FF 1-6(*/ 108&3 PO QBHF Mixer Screen settings For the LR channel inputs, you can make specific settings according to the type of mic . capsule connected to the MS mic capsule *G BO .
Mixer Screen settings (continued) Stereo link setting #Z FOBCMJOH UIF TUFSFP MJOL *OQVUT DBO CF IBOEMFE BT B TUFSFP QBJS Mixer Screen settings 1 1. Touch the shared setting area for Inputs 1/2 on the Mixer Screen. 2. Change the "INPUT 1/2 Stereo Link" setting in the submenu. 3. After completing the setting, touch to close the submenu.
Phantom power *OQVUT TVQQPSU QIBOUPN QPXFS 5IFZ DBO TVQQMZ QPXFS BU 7 7 PS 7 2 1. Touch the shared setting icons for Inputs 1/2 on the Mixer Screen. 2. In the sub menu, change the "INPUT 1/2 Phantom" setting to the voltage you want the unit to supply. 3. After completing the setting, touch to close the submenu.
Mixer Screen settings (continued) EXT MS MATRIX Mixer Screen settings 4JHOBMT GSPN BO .4 GPSNBU TUFSFP NJD JOQVU UISPVHI *OQVUT DBO CF DPOWFSUFE UP BO PSEJOBSZ TUFSFP - 3 TJHOBM :PV NVTU BDUJWBUF UIF TUFSFP MJOL GPS *OQVUT CFGPSF SFDPSEJOH 2 1. Press the track buttons for Inputs 1/2 at the same time to activate the stereo link. 2. Touch 3. Change the "EXT MS Matrix" setting in the submenu on the Mixer Screen. that opens. 4 5IJT PQFOT UIF .4 .
PLUGIN POWER 5IJT VOJU DBO QSPWJEF QMVH JO QPXFS UP NJDT UIBU VTF JU .BLF UIF GPMMPXJOH TFUUJOHT CFGPSF DPOOFDUJOH NJDT 1. Touch "PLUGIN POWER" on the Mixer Screen. 5PVDIJOH UIJT UPHHMFT JU 0/ 0'' NOTE :PV DBO VTF UIJT XIFO B NJD DBQTVMF UIBU TVQQPSUT QMVH JO QPXFS JT DPOOFDUFE DYNAMICS 5IJT EJHJUBM FGGFDU SFEVDFT BVEJP EZOBNJDT *U DPNQFOTBUFT UP SFEVDF WPMVNF DIBOHFT 1. Mixer Screen settings 1 On the Mixer Screen, touch the "DYNAMICS" button for the channel that you want to adjust.
Mixer Screen settings (continued) LO CUT (low-frequency cut) :PV DBO UVSO UIF MPX DVU mMUFS PO UP SFEVDF UIF TPVOE PG XJOE WPDBM QPQT BOE PUIFS OPJTF Mixer Screen settings 1 On the Mixer Screen, touch the "LO CUT" button for the channel that you want to adjust. 2. Change the "lo cut" setting in the submenu that opens. 3. After completing the setting, touch submenu. 3 2 39 1.
Headphones/line and HDMI output Headphones/line output :PV DBO MJTUFO UP UIF BVEJP XJUI IFBEQIPOFT PS BO FYUFSOBM BVEJP BNQMJmFS Connect headphones or audio equipment to the headphones jack using a stereo mini plug cable. 2. Start video playback on the . HDMI output 6TF BO )%.* DBCMF UP DPOOFDU XJUI BO )%.* 57 UP TIPX 1. Connect the video recordings in high definition. HDMI jack with a TV using an HDMI cable (commercially-available). 2. Start video playback on the .
USB connections By connecting with a computer or iPad using a USB cable, you can use this recorder as a card reader or USB mic, as well as to stream audio and video as a web camera. USB connections Using as a card reader or USB mic (computer/iPad) 2 1. On the menu screen, touch . 5IJT PQFOT UIF 64# NFOV 2. Touch 3. In the sub menu, touch "PC/MAC", "PC/MAC using battery (CARD READER) or (USB MIC). power" (USB Mic only) or "iPad using battery power". 4.
Using as a web camera (computer) NOTE 1. Connect the to a computer using a USB cable, and touch on the menu screen. 5IJT PQFOT UIF 64# NFOV 3 2. Touch 3. In the sub menu, touch "PC/MAC" or "PC/MAC using (WebCam). USB connections 5P VTF BT B XFC DBNFSB BO BVEJP ESJWFS NVTU CF EPXOMPBEFE GSPN UIF ;00. XFCTJUF XXX [PPN DP KQ BOE JOTUBMMFE battery power". 4. On the confirmation screen, touch "WebCam". 5. Use the as a web camera for computer streaming and other applications. 6.
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System settings Make settings related to the 1. On the menu screen, touch 2. In the sub menu, touch the item that you want to 2 . set. 5PVDI to show hidden items. 3. In the sub menu, touch the setting value. 4. Touch to return to the menu screen. System settings 4 system. 5IJT XJMM DMPTF UIF TVCNFOV Setting &YQMBOBUJPO Set Date 4FU UIF EBUF BOE UJNF PG UIF JOUFSOBM DMPDL 4FF 4FUUJOH UIF EBUF BOE UJNF PO QBHF )%.* 0VU 4FU UIF GPSNBU PG UIF WJEFP PVUQVU GSPN UIF )%.
Updating the firmware Update the firmware version when necessary. NOTE Updating the firmware :PV DBO DIFDL UIF GJSNXBSF WFSTJPO XJUI UIF *OGPSNBUJPO JUFN JO UIF 4&55*/( NFOV 1. Copy the file for updating the firmware to the root directory on the SD card. 5IF MBUFTU WFSTJPO PG UIF mSNXBSF DBO CF EPXOMPBEFE GSPN XXX [PPN DP KQ 2. 3. Insert the SD card into the unit’s card slot. While pressing and holding , press until the unit starts and the firmware update screen opens. 4.
Troubleshooting If you think that the is operating strangely, check the following items first. USB connection trouble There is no sound or output is very quiet t Check the connections to your monitoring system and its volume setting. is not t Confirm that the volume of the too low.
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Safety Precautions *O UIJT 6TFS (VJEF TZNCPMT BSF VTFE UP IJHIMJHIU XBSOJOHT BOE DBVUJPOT UIBU ZPV NVTU SFBE UP QSFWFOU BDDJEFOUT 5IF NFBOJOHT PG UIFTF TZNCPMT BSF BT GPMMPXT CAUTION Something that could cause serious injury or death Something that could cause injury or damage to the equipment Other symbols used An action that is mandatory Safety Precautions WARNING An action that is prohibited WARNING Operation using an AC adapter /FWFS VTF BOZ "$ BEBQUFS PUIFS UIBO B ;00.
Usage Precautions Usage Precautions Interference with other electrical equipment *O DPOTJEFSBUJPO PG TBGFUZ UIF IBT CFFO EFTJHOFE UP NJOJNJ[F JUT FNJTTJPO PG FMFDUSPNBHOFUJD XBWFT BOE UP TVQQSFTT JOUFSGFSFODF GSPN FYUFSOBM FMFDUSPNBHOFUJD XBWFT )PXFWFS FRVJQNFOU UIBU JT WFSZ TVTDFQUJCMF UP interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves could result in interference if placed nearby. If this oc DVST QMBDF UIF and the other device farther apart.
Warnings and requests regarding safe battery use Carefully read the following warnings in order to avoid serious injuries, burns, fires and other problems caused by leaking, heat generation, combustion, rupture or accidental swallowing.
FCC regulation warning (for U.S.A.) For EU Countries 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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