Quick Guide You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use. The Operation Manual can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.co.jp). © 2017 ZOOM CORPORATION Copying or reprinting this manual in part or in whole without permission is prohibited.
Preparations 1. Remove the battery cover, and insert batteries. Unlock the cover and pull it open HINT A ZOOM AD-17 AC adapter can also be used. 2. Open the microSD card slot cover, and insert a microSD 3. Slide card. toward to turn the power on. HINT Slide toward HOLD to disable the keys and prevent misoperation during recording. 4. 5. Set the language displayed. Select the language: Press Confirm: Press or Set the date and time.
Assembly and connections Shock mount This can reduce noise when the 1. 2. is mounted on a digital SLR camera. Attach the ends of two arms from the shock mount to one belt loop. 2 Attach the other arms one at a time to the other 1 belt loop. Using the elasticity of the arms, attach their ends to the belt loops while bending them slightly. 3. Slide the shock mount onto the camera accessory Arms (2 each on left and right) shoe and tighten the screw to attach it. 3 Mic capsules 1.
Lavalier mics 1. Attach the windscreen and the clip to the lavalier Lavalier mic Windscreen mic. Mic clip 2. Attach the belt clip to the 3. Connect the lavalier mic to the MIC/LINE IN jack, with the screw. and tighten the screw lock. HINT • Press while pressing , and select ON to provide plug-in power to a mic that uses it. • Mics without screw locks can also be connected to the MIC/LINE IN jack.
Input and output settings Adjusting input levels Adjust the level of the signal input to the . HINT • Adjust so that the peak level stays around −12 dB. • If the REC LED flashes, the sound could become distorted, so lower the input level. ■ When using a mic capsule 1. Turn on the mic capsule to adjust the input level. 1 ■ When using a lavalier mic 1. Press , and select the input level. NOTE • To change the setting, press the same key again while the parameter appears enlarged.
Adjusting the levels of connected devices Play the test tone in order to adjust the level of a digital SLR camera or other device connected to the . 1. Minimize the input gain of the other device. NOTE If the automatic gain control function on the other device is on, turn it off. 2. Use an audio cable to connect the external mic 3. While pressing jack of the other device with the PHONE OUT jack of the . , press . This plays a test tone from the PHONE OUT jack.
Recording 1. Make recording settings • Recording format: Press HINT 3 1,4 The MP3 format compresses data, so the sound quality is lower than WAV format, but it also uses less SD card space. Higher values provide better audio quality in both WAV and MP3 formats. • Low-frequency cut: Press 1 This can reduce noise from wind and vocal pops. 2 • Limiter: Press This prevents clipping caused by sudden loud noises.
Playing recordings 1. Press 2. Control playback. to start playback. Adjust the volume 1, 2 and Search forward/back- Press and hold ward 3 2 Use Pause/resume play- Press back, add a mark or Select files/jump to Press and marks If a file has marks, jumping to marks will occur first.
Using USB functions 1. Use a USB cable to connect a computer or 2. Select the function to use. iOS device. Move cursor: Press Confirm: Press or ■ Card reader You can use a computer to exchange data with the To disconnect the first, and then press . , end the connection on the computer . ■ Audio interface input signals can be sent directly to a computer or iOS device, and playback signals from that computer or device can be output from the . 1. Set the type of device used.
Other functions and settings While pressing , press to open the menu screen where you can use the follow- ing functions and settings. Menu item Record/Play Explanation Rec File Name Set the recording file name format. Rec File Set the recording file format (stereo/mono). Rec Hold Automatically hold keys during recording to prevent misoperation. Sound Marker Output half-second tone signals when starting and stopping recording. Rec Counter Set how the counter appears on the display.
Specifications Recording media microSD/microSDHC cards (Class 4 or higher, up to 32 GB) Recording formats WAV 44.1 kHz/16-bit, 48 kHz/16-bit, 48 kHz/24-bit, 96 kHz/24-bit Mono/stereo BWF format supported MP3 48 kbps, 128 kbps, 192 kbps, 256 kbps, 320 kbps Mono/stereo ID3v1 tags supported Display Inputs Output 1.25" monochrome LCD (96×64) with REC LED (red) MIC IN ZOOM mic capsule input MIC/LINE IN Connector 3.5 mm stereo mini (with screw lock) Supports plug-in power (2.
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