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H2 User Manual
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Operation Manual
English
© ZOOM Corporation
Reproduction of this manual, in whole or in part,
by any means, is prohibited.
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Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS / Convenient Recording Functions ........ 35
Usage Precautions ................................2 Selecting the recording mode ............ 35
Using the AGC/compressor/
What the H2 Can Do ................................5 limiter function .................................. 37
Attenuating the low frequencies ......... 38
Parts of the H2 .........................................8
Using the auto record function ........... 39
Getting Connected .................................10 Using the pre-record function ............ 42
Recording a stereo signal in mono
Operation on Battery Power .................11 (stereo mode only) ........................... 43
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Contents
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H2
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H2
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source. If a mono mic is used, only the left The 4-channel content is mixed into 2
channel signal will be recorded. channels (stereo) for playback.
H2
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The built-in metronome function of the H2 is The H2 can serve as audio interface for a
convenient for use as a guide rhythm during computer, letting you directly record the input
recording. During playback, the metronome signal of the H2 on the computer, or play the
sound can be turned off. Another useful computer output signal via the H2.
application of the metronome is for providing
a pre-count before recording.
Record
Tuner function (→ p. 63)
Audio files
SD card operations (→ p. 60)
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Parts of the H2
Front panel
[MIC ACTIVE]
indicator
* Flashes if the front-side
mic signal is distorted.
Display
Rear panel
[MIC ACTIVE]
indicator
* Flashes if the rear-side
mic signal is distorted.
Battery compartment
cover
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Parts of the H2
[MIC GAIN]
VOLUME [+]/[-] keys switch
Bottom panel
[SD CARD] slot cover [SD CARD] slot
Open
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. Follow the instructions in the section "Setting the date and
time" on page 78.
Note that if you skip this step, the clock will be set to the default (2007/01/01).
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Getting Connected
Make connections to other equipment such as microphones and audio components as shown below.
Plug-in power
type stereo mic
Headphones CD player
To monitor the output of the H2
using headphones, connect the
phones to the [PHONES/LINE
OUT] jack (stereo mini phone jack)
and adjust the volume with the
VOLUME [+]/[-] keys. To record the output signal of
a CD player or similar,
connect it to the [LINE IN] jack
(stereo mini phone jack).
AC adapter
Computer
When the H2 is connected to a computer via
the [USB] port (mini USB), it can be used as
audio interface for the computer, and audio
files stored on the SD card in the H2 can be
transferred to the computer.
NOTE
• To use the built-in mics, disconnect any equipment from the [EXT MIC IN]
jack or [LINE IN] jack. If anything is connected to these jacks, the built-in
mics are deactivated.
• If equipment is connected both to the [EXT MIC IN] jack and [LINE IN]
jack, the [LINE IN] jack has priority.
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NOTE
• When the unit is operated on batteries, the
indication "Low Battery!" will appear on the
display when the batteries are exhausted. In
this case, turn the unit off and replace the
(2) Slide downwards batteries as soon as possible with fresh
ones.
• When the unit is operated on batteries, do
not open the battery compartment cover
2. Insert two IEC R6 (size AA) while the unit is on, because this will cut
batteries. power and may lead to data loss.
About SD Cards
For using the H2, an SD card is required as a recording medium. Before turning power to the H2 on,
insert the card into the [SD CARD] slot as shown here.
NOTE
Open the cover Bottom panel • If the SD card is inserted with wrong
orientation, it will not go all the way into the
slot.
• Never insert or remove the SD card while
power to the H2 is on. Otherwise data can
be destroyed.
SD [SD CARD] slot • You can use off-the-shelf SD cards with a
SD card
capacity from 16 MB to 2 GB. 4 GB SD HC
cards can also be used.
Push the card fully into the slot until it locks
• When you attempt to perform a function
into place. To remove the card, give it a light
requiring the SD card while no card is
push inwards, causing it to pop up slightly, inserted, the indication "No Card" appears
then pull it out. on the display.
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Recording
This section shows how you can try out the H2 straight away by doing some recording. The steps
are for using the stereo mode (2-channel recording) with the built-in mics.
Single instrument
Several instruments
Desktop stand H2
H2
Mic clip
adapter
Mic stand
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Recording
HINT
When using an external monitor system, make
sure that the volume is fully turned down and
power is off.
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Recording
Lit
If another screen is currently shown, press the Select FRONT 90 (stereo recording of sound
4 (MENU) key repeatedly until the top coming from the front, using a 90-degree
screen appears. angle) or REAR 120 (stereo recording of
sound coming from the rear, using a 120-
H2 H2
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Recording
NOTE
1. Set the sensitivity of the built-in
mics.
When the H2 is in the playback, recording, or
recording standby condition, or when Setting the input sensitivity means adjusting
something is connected to the [EXT MIC IN] the gain of the input section of the H2, so that
jack or [LINE IN] jack, the mic pattern setting the signal from the built-in mics or from the
cannot be changed.
[EXT MIC IN] jack can be recorded with
minimal noise and distortion.
HINT The [MIC GAIN] switch on the right side
• The [MIC ACTIVE] indicator on the front panel of the H2 is used for setting the input
panel and rear panel of the H2 shows which
sensitivity.
mic is currently selected.
• If the sound level as picked up by the front
or rear mics is too high, causing signal Use this position if the sound
distortion, the respective [MIC ACTIVE] source is at a distance from
indicator flashes. the H2 or if its level is low.
Use this position for recording
an acoustic guitar or other
[MIC ACTIVE] indicator instruments with relatively
Lit low volume.
Use this position if the sound
[MIC GAIN] source is close to the H2 or if
switch you are recording a band
H2 front panel performance or other loud
sound source.
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Recording
H2 front panel
2. Set the H2 to the recording When you press either of these keys once, the
standby condition and adjust the current recording level setting is shown on the
recording level. display.
Adjusting the recording level means adjusting
the level of the signal as recorded on the SD Recording level setting
card. To do this, verify that the stereo mode
top screen is shown, and press the 5 (REC)
key.
0 (dB)
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Recording
The steps for recording and playback are as Use the following procedure to turn the H2
follows. off.
3. Stop recording.
To stop recording, press the 5 (REC) key. NOTE
The [PLAY/REC] indicator goes out. When Always use the [POWER] switch to turn the H2
on and off. Never disconnect the AC adapter
you stop recording, the counter of the H2 while power is on because this can lead to
returns to the beginning, and you can start data loss.
playback from that point.
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Level meters
Indicate the current input level or output Remaining recording time
level. At the rightmost end of the scale is Indicates the available time for
Battery indicator recording, according to the
a clip indicator which lights up when
Shows the battery currently selected recording
signal clipping (leading to distortion and
status. mode (file format, quantization,
sound breakup) occurs. If clipping has
occurred at least once during playback sampling frequency).
or recording, the clip indicator remains lit
until the end of playback/recording.
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H2
90 deg.
H2
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To use an external mic for recording, connect To record the signal of an external source
the mic to the [EXT MIC IN] jack. If a mono component such as a CD player, connect the
mic is used, only the left channel signal will output of the component to the [LINE IN]
be recorded. jack. Use the supplied Y cable or a cable with
a stereo mini phone plug at both ends. Note
H2 that direct input of the signal from instruments
such as an electric guitar or bass is not
supported.
External mic
H2
CD player
HINT
• If anything is plugged into the [EXT MIC IN]
jack or [LINE IN] jack, the built-in mics are
deactivated.
• If equipment is connected both to the [EXT
MIC IN] jack and [LINE IN] jack, the [LINE IN]
jack has priority.
Glossary
On-mic/Off-mic
On-mic refers to recordings made with the microphone close to the sound source, while off-mic is a
recording technique that puts more distance between sound source and microphone, to capture
ambience and room reverberations as well.
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or 4-channel mode).
Selecting the mic pattern
for the built-in mics Indicator for selected
mic pattern lights up
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● SURROUND 4CH (4-channel mode) When you select SURROUND 2CH or 4CH,
Stereo sound from the front side and stereo both the front and rear panel [MIC ACTIVE]
sound from the rear side of the unit is recorded indicator will be lit.
in 4 channels. The H2 switches to 4-channel
mode (→ p. 27).
NOTE
• The mic pattern setting only applies to the
built-in mics. It has no effect when an
external mic is used.
• When anything is plugged into the [EXT MIC
IN] jack or [LINE IN] jack, the built-in mics
are deactivated and all mic pattern
indicators are out.
• While the H2 is in the playback, recording, or
● REAR 120º (stereo mode) recording standby condition, the mic pattern
setting cannot be changed.
Sources located within a 120-degree angle on
the rear side of the unit are recorded in stereo.
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HINT HINT
In the initial condition, the H2 is set up to
Keep in mind that the recorded content will be
record stereo WAV files (16 bit quantization,
distorted if the [MIC ACTIVE] indicator is
sampling frequency 44.1 kHz) in stereo mode.
flashing.
The settings for file format, quantization, and
sampling frequency can be changed (→ p. 35).
4. Set the H2 to the recording
1. Bring up the stereo mode top standby condition.
screen. Press the 5 (REC) key so that [PLAY/REC]
indicator on the front panel flashes in red. The
2. Activate the source to record. current input level is indicated by the level
meters, and the input signal can be monitored
The H2 can record from the built-in mics,
via the [PHONES/LINE OUT] jack. The
from an external mic connected to the [EXT
name of the file that will be created is also
MIC IN] jack or from an external component
shown on the display.
connected to the [LINE IN] jack.
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Glossary
BWF (Broadcast Wave Format)
An extended WAV file format used primarily in broadcasting applications. Information about the file
creation date and cue points are embedded in the file.
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HINT
4. Play the selected file.
If the currently selected folder does not To play the selected file, press the 1 (PLAY/
contain any files, the indication "NO DATA" is PAUSE) key. During playback, the [PLAY/
shown. REC] indicator on the front panel is lit in
green. To pause playback, press the 1
HINT (PLAY/PAUSE) key once more.
The order in which files are displayed in the
folder is determined by the file name (characters In stereo mode, the keys of the unit operate as
and numbers). The sequence is as follows. shown below.
(space) ! # $ % & ‘ ( ) + , – 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
;=@
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVW
XYZ[]^_`
abcdefghijklmnopqrs tuvwxyz
{ }˜
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The recommended placement when using the To record in 4-channel mode, proceed as
H2 in 4-channel mode is shown below. follows.
HINT
2. Adjust the input sensitivity.
The front/rear/left/right balance can easily be In 4-channel mode, only the built-in mics can
adjusted after a recording was made in 4- be used. Set the input sensitivity to a suitable
channel mode. value using the [MIC GAIN] switch.
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HINT
• Recording always starts at the beginning of
Rear panel input signal level a new file. It is not possible to resume
Name of file pair created by recording from part way into a file.
this recording operation • By pressing the 1 (PLAY/PAUSE) key while
a recording is in progress, you can set a
4. Adjust the recording level. BWF compatible cue point (→ p.24). When
you press the 1 (PLAY/PAUSE) key, the
To adjust the recording level, use the 3 indication "MARKxx" (where xx is a number
(REW)/2 (FF) keys. When you press one of from 1 to 99) appears on the display.
these keys once, the current recording level
setting is shown on the display. Pressing the 6. Stop the recording.
key further will change the setting.
To stop recording, press the 5 (REC) key.
The [PLAY/REC] indicator goes out. When
Set the level as high as possible but so that the
the recording is stopped, the counter returns to
meter indication on the display does not
the beginning and the file is ready for
exceed 0 (dB) during the loudest passages.
playback.
The setting range is 0 – 127.
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NOTE
Playback
The names of files created in 4-channel mode
cannot be changed.
HINT
• All 4-channel mode files are stored in the
same dedicated folder. It is therefore not
necessary to select the folder.
• If no 4-channel mode files have been
recorded, the indication "NO DATA" is
shown.
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● RESET
When you move the cursor to this position and
press the 5 (REC) key, 3D panning is reset
3. Bring up the 3D PAN menu. to the default condition.
Repeatedly press the 3 (REW)/ 2 (FF)
keys to move the cursor to "3D PAN" and 4. Select the signal to monitor
press the 5 (REC) key. The 3D PAN menu during 3D panning adjustment.
for accessing 3D panning functions appears. To select the signal, move the cursor to
"PREVIEW" or "INPUT" on the above screen
and press the 5 (REC) key.
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3D panning setting
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HINT
After making 3D panning adjustments using a
pair of stereo files recorded in 4-channel
mode, you can save the result as a single
stereo file (→ p. 57).
NOTE
• The 3D panning setting is not stored
individually for each file. Rather, there is only
one setting that applies to all files. Keep in
mind that even if you select a different file
pair, the 3D panning setting will not change.
• To return the 3D panning setting to the
default condition, move the cursor to
"RESET" on the 3D PAN menu and press the
5 (REC) key.
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NOTE
The settings described here cannot be
changed while the recorder is operating. Stop
recording or playback before carrying out
these steps. File format Quantization
Sampling frequency
1. Bring up the main menu screen.
At the stereo mode or 4-channel mode top Selections available in stereo mode/4-channel
screen, press the 4 (MENU) key. mode are as follows.
[Stereo mode]
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[4-channel mode]
HINT
Making use of the flexibility of the H2, you can
Display File format record in stereo mode using the WAV file format
WAV44.1kHz/16bit first and convert to MP3 format later (→ p. 55).
WAV44.1kHz/24bit
WAV
WAV48kHz/16bit
WAV48kHz/24bit
HINT
If you press the 4 (MENU) key instead of the
5 (REC) key, the selection is canceled and
the main menu appears again.
Glossary
File format
This refers to the format of the file as stored on the SD card inserted in the H2. The H2 gives you a
choice between the uncompressed WAV format and compressed MP3 format.
Sampling frequency
This is a number that specifies how many times per second the analog signal is examined (sampled)
for conversion into digital form. A higher setting will allow higher frequencies to be reproduced, but the
resulting files will be bigger and therefore consume more space on the SD card.
Quantization
This is a number that specifies how many bits are used to express the dynamics of the analog signal in
digital form. A higher quantization setting will result in better dynamic range, but the resulting files will
be bigger and therefore consume more space on the SD card.
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● LIMIT3 (STUDIO)
This is a limiter setting suitable for studio Attenuating the low
recording. frequencies
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NOTE
The settings described here cannot be made
while the recorder is operating. Stop recording
or playback before carrying out these steps.
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● ON/OFF
Turns the auto record function on or off.
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Time
0 – 5 sec
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Even when the auto record/auto stop When the pre-record function is active, the H2
functions are on, recording will start constantly stores the input signal in standby
immediately if you press the 5 (REC) key mode for a certain interval. When the user
once more while the H2 is in the recording starts actual recording, the recording will
standby condition. include sound from up to two seconds before
that point. This is useful for live recordings in
By pressing the 5 (REC) key while a situations where sound may occur suddenly.
recording is in progress, the recording can be With pre-recording, the beginning will not be
stopped at any time. cut off in such a case.
3. Activate pre-recording.
Use the 3 (REW)/2 (FF) keys to move the
cursor to "ON" and press the 5 (REC) key.
The setting is accepted and the display
returns to the main menu.
NOTE
The pre-record function and auto record
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4-channel mode
2. Bring up the MONO MIX screen.
Repeatedly press the 3 (REW)/ 2 (FF)
File format/Sampling frequency Time
keys to move the cursor to "MONO MIX" and
44.1 kHz
1 second press the 5 (REC) key.
48 kHz
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HINT
Files created as described above will be
named "MONO-xxx.wav" or "MONO-
xxx.mp3" (where xxx is a number from 000
to 999) and stored in the currently selected
stereo mode folder.
Mix to mono
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HINT
To cancel the setting and return to the main
menu, press the 4 (MENU) key without
pressing the 5 (REC) key.
Here you can select the play mode. The 4. Return to the top screen.
following settings are available. Repeatedly press the 4 (MENU) key until
the stereo mode or 4-channel mode top
● PLAY ALL (default) screen appears again.
Starting from the currently selected file (or file
pair for 4-channel mode; also below), all files
in the current folder are played in alphabetical
order of file name. (For information on
character sequence, see page 26.) Playback
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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 4-
channel mode). This section explains various file related operations.
are played.
Files and folders
The name (number) of the currently selected
folder is displayed on the top screen of stereo
Where recorded files are stored depends on mode.
the operation mode of the H2.
Currently selected folder
When the H2 is in 4-channel mode, the
recorded files are always stored in a dedicated
folder. Consequently there is no need to select
the folder in 4-channel mode.
SD card
Folder 02
Folder 03
Folder 10
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File Operations
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File Operations
HINT
Viewing file information
• If the folder contains more than four files, a
scroll bar indicating the current cursor
position appears at the right of the screen.
You can view various information items
• In 4-channel mode, the indication "SRxxxF/
R.WAV" (where xxx is a number from 000 to about a file (file name, recording date, file
499) refers to the pair consisting of the front format, file size etc.).
stereo file "SRxxxF.WAV" and rear stereo file
"SRxxxR.WAV".
NOTE
The steps described here cannot be
3. Select the file.
performed while the recorder is operating.
Use the 3 (REW)/2 (FF) keys to move the Stop recording or playback before carrying out
cursor to the file and press the 5 (REC) key. these steps.
The name of the currently selected file is
shown at the top of the screen. Available 1. Bring up the main menu screen.
file operations are listed in the lower part of At the stereo mode or 4-channel mode top
the screen. screen, press the 4 (MENU) key.
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File Operations
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File Operations
cursor to "RENAME" and press the 5 (REC) Available characters are as follows:
key. The display changes as follows. On this
screen, the underline symbol functions as a (space) ! # $ % & ‘ ( ) + , - 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
cursor. ;=@
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTU
VWXYZ[]^_`
OK button Cursor abcdefghijklmnopqrs tuvwxy
z { }˜
HINT
The extension (.WAV or .MP3) cannot be
changed.
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File Operations
Deleting a file
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File Operations
4. Bring up the FILE DIVIDE screen. Two new files will be created in the currently
Use the 3 (REW)/2 (FF) keys to move the selected folder, with "A" and "B" appended to
cursor to "DIVIDE" and press the 5 (REC) the original file name.
key.
The FILE DIVIDE screen for specifying the
division point comes up. The currently
selected division point is shown in the
center of the screen.
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File Operations
STE-001A.WAV
Raising the overall file level
File containing (normalize function)
STE-001.WAV
data up to
division point
Normalize
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File Operations
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File Operations
In principle, the sound quality obtained with 7. Return to the top screen.
a bit rate setting of 128 kbps is about on a par Repeatedly press the 4 (MENU) key until
with FM radio, while a bit rate of 256 kbps the stereo mode top screen appears again.
gives CD quality. (Higher bit rate settings will
not result in a significant change in sound
quality.)
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File Operations
NOTE
• When converting a pair of stereo WAV files
in this way, the quantization and sampling
frequency settings of the resulting file will be
4. Bring up the FILE STEREO
the same as for the original files. ENCODE screen.
• For burning onto an audio CD, the source Use the 3 (REW)/2 (FF) keys to move the
normally needs to be a WAV file with 44.1 cursor to "STEREO ENCODE" and press the
kHz sampling frequency and 16 bit 5 (REC) key. The display changes as
quantization. Therefore you should select
follows.
the 44.1 kHz/16bit recording mode when
making recordings that you want to
ultimately burn onto CD (→ p. 35).
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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.
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File Operations
Whenever you press the 1 (PLAY/PAUSE) 4. Bring up the MARK LIST screen.
key while a recording is in progress, the
Use the 3 (REW)/2 (FF) keys to move the
indication "MARKxx" (where xx is a number
cursor to "MARK LIST", and press the 5
from 1 to 99) appears on the display and a
(REC) key.
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 Mark type Mark number (01 – 99)
occurs during recording. To bring up a list of
all marks along with an indication of the time
(hours:minutes:seconds), proceed as follows.
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SD Card Operations
This section explains various operations related to the SD card inserted in the H2.
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SD Card Operations
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SD Card Operations
HINT
When a dropout error occurs during
recording, a mark is created automatically at
that point. You can view time information
(hours:minutes:seconds) about these marks
→ p. 59).
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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.
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Tuning an Instrument
NOTE
• The steps described here cannot be
Pitch is sharp performed while the recorder is operating.
Stop recording or playback before carrying
out these steps.
• Before starting the operation below, make
sure that the correct signal source for the
instrument to tune is selected. When using
the built-in mics for tuning, make sure that a
suitable mic pattern is selected.
Watch the indication on the screen while
tuning the instrument. 1. Bring up the main menu screen.
At the stereo mode or 4-channel mode top
screen, press the 4 (MENU) key.
NOTE
If the display does not respond to the playing
of the instrument, check the input source 2. Bring up the TUNER screen.
selection (→ p. 18), mic pattern selection (→ p. Repeatedly press the 3 (REW)/ 2 (FF)
21), and input sensitivity/recording level setting keys to move the cursor to "TUNER" and
(→ p. 23). press the 5 (REC) key. The screen for
making tuner settings comes up.
5. Return to the top screen.
Repeatedly press the 4 (MENU) key until 3. Select the desired tuner mode.
the stereo mode or 4-channel mode top screen
Move the cursor to a mode other than
appears again.
"CHROMATIC" and press the 5 (REC) key.
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Tuning an Instrument
the number of the string for tuning and note 5. Return to the top screen.
name for that string are displayed. For Repeatedly press the 4 (MENU) key until
example, when you have selected "GUITAR", the stereo mode or 4-channel mode top screen
the display changes as follows. appears again.
4. Perform tuning.
Use the 3 (REW)/2 (FF) keys to specify
the number of the string to tune (the note name
also changes accordingly), and play the
indicated string as an open string.
The pitch shift is shown on the display. Tune
the string while watching the display.
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Tuning an Instrument
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Glossary
BPM (Beats per Minute)
Indicates the number of quarter notes that are played in one minute.
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Making metronome/
pre-count optional settings
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HINT
For any item, you can return to the
METRONOME screen without making a setting
by pressing the 4 (MENU) key instead of the
5 (REC) key.
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•Windows XP
•Windows Vista
•MacOS X (10.2 or later)
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NOTE
• Before you copy files from the computer to
An icon for the SD card in the H2 will appear the H2, make sure that the file format,
sampling frequency, and quantization of the
on the desktop of the computer, and the card
files to be copied are supported by the H2. If
can be accessed from the computer. you copy unsupported files, playback is not
possible.
The contents of the folders on the SD card are • If you change the names of files in the 4CH
as follows. folder, these will no longer be recognized by
the H2. If you copy such files to the
computer and back again to the H2, do not
● SYS change the file names.
Contains files with various system settings of • In 4-channel mode, a pair of stereo files for
the H2. front and rear is always handled together.
When trimming or otherwise editing such
● FOLDER01 - FOLDER10 files on a computer, process both files
together.
Contains audio files recorded in stereo mode.
● 4CH NOTE
Contains audio files recorded in 4-channel • The H2 will only recognize file names
consisting of alphanumeric characters.
mode.
• If you change file names using a generic SD
card reader/writer, the files may no longer be
NOTE recognized by the H2.
Never change or delete the content of the SYS
folder. Otherwise the H2 will not operate 6. Cancel the connection between
normally. H2 and computer.
To terminate the connection, cancel the online
5. You can now exchange files condition at the computer.
between the computer and the
H2. ● When using Windows
To copy audio files from the H2 to the Click the "safely remove hardware" icon in
computer, double-click on the H2 icon shown the task tray and select the H2 as the device to
on the computer, and access one of the remove.
FOLDER01 – FOLDER10 folders or the 4CH
folder. Then drag & drop the desired file(s) to ● When using a Macintosh
the computer. Select the H2 icon and drag-and-drop it into
the trash.
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■ Quantization
16 bit
■ Sampling frequencies
44.1 kHz or 48 kHz
Glossary
Audio interface
A device that allows importing an audio signal into the computer as data, and output of audio data
from the computer as an audio signal.
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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. At this screen, the following settings are
possible.
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HINT
3. Bring up the USB screen.
To cancel the setting and return to the Repeatedly press the 3 (REW)/ 2 (FF)
previous screen, press the 4 (MENU) key keys to move the cursor to "USB" and press
without pressing the 5 (REC) key. the 5 (REC) key.
To use the H2 as an audio interface, proceed When this screen is shown, the H2 has been
as follows. recognized as an audio interface by the
computer. The level meters in the center of the
1. Connect the [USB] port of the H2 screen show the input level during recording
to a USB port on the computer, and the output level during playback.
using a USB cable.
If you connect the [USB] port to the computer HINT
while the H2 is off, the H2 can be started on To perform audio signal input/output via the
USB bus power. In this case the USB menu of H2, you must also make an appropriate audio
step 3 comes up automatically and you can interface selection at the computer.
For details, refer to the software used on the
skip steps 2 and 3.
computer.
2. Bring up the main menu screen. 6. Select the input source and
At the stereo mode or 4-channel mode top make settings for input
screen, press the 4 (MENU) key. sensitivity and recording level.
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● INPUT
Lets you switch the input signal on and off. To
do this, move the cursor to "INPUT" and press
the 5 (REC) key. Then move the cursor to
7. Bring up the USB AUDIO I/F
"ON" or "OFF" on the screen and press the
MENU screen.
5 (REC) key. When the INPUT is switched
While the USB AUDIO I/F screen is shown, off, the input signal is disabled and only the
pressing the 4 (MENU) key brings up the output from the computer is active.
USB AUDIO I/F MENU screen. Each press of
the 4 (MENU) key toggles between these
8. Cancel the connection to the
two screens.
computer.
To cancel the connection to the computer,
move the cursor on the USB AUDIO I/F
MENU screen to "EXIT" and press the 5
(REC) key.
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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.
NOTE
When the unit was started on USB power, you
cannot return to the screen before the AUDIO
I/F screen of 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.
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Other Functions
This section explains some additional functions and features of the H2.
OK button
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Other Functions
● ON
The input signal is always monitored.
● OFF
The input signal is monitored only during
recording standby and recording.
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Other Functions
HINT
Supplying power to an
To cancel the change and return to the
previous screen, press the 4 (MENU) key external mic
without pressing the 5 (REC) key. (stereo mode only)
4. Return to the top screen.
Repeatedly press the 4 (MENU) key until When you connect a plug-in power type
the stereo mode or 4-channel mode top external mic to the [EXT MIC IN] jack of the
screen appears again. H2, the H2 can supply power (2.5 V DC) to
the mic. To switch plug-in power on and off.
proceed as follows.
NOTE
This operation is possible in stereo mode only.
HINT
To cancel the change and return to the
preceding screen, press the 4 (MENU) key
without pressing the 5 (REC) key.
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Other Functions
HINT
To cancel the change and return to the
preceding screen, press the 4 (MENU) key
without pressing the 5 (REC) key.
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Other Functions
● OFF
Controlling the backlight The backlight is always off.
on/off setting
3. Select the backlight setting.
Use the 3 (REW)/ 2 (FF) keys to select
When the H2 is in the default condition, the
the setting and press the 5 (REC) key. The
display backlight turns itself off
setting is accepted and the display returns to
automatically after 15 seconds when no key
the main menu screen.
is operated. You can increase this interval or
set the backlight to be permanently on or
off. HINT
To cancel the change and return to the
preceding screen, press the 4 (MENU) key
1. Bring up the main menu screen.
without pressing the 5 (REC) key.
At the stereo mode or 4-channnel mode top
screen, press the 4 (MENU) key. 4. Return to the top screen.
Repeatedly press the 4 (MENU) key until
2. Bring up the LIGHT screen. the stereo mode or 4-channel mode top
Repeatedly press the 3 (REW)/ 2 (FF) screen appears again.
keys to move the cursor to "LIGHT" and
press the 5 (REC) key.
● 15sec (default)
The backlight turns itself off 15 seconds
after the last keypress.
● 30sec
The backlight turns itself off 30 seconds
after the last keypress.
● ON
The backlight is always on.
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Other Functions
HINT
Specifying the battery type
To cancel the change and return to the
preceding screen, press the 4 (MENU) key
without pressing the 5 (REC) key.
The H2 shows the remaining battery capacity
using a segment indicator on the display. The 4. Return to the top screen.
accuracy of this indicator can be increased by
Repeatedly press the 4 (MENU) key until
specifying the battery type as described
the stereo mode or 4-channel mode top screen
below.
appears again.
● ALKALI (default)
Select this when using alkaline or oxyride
batteries.
● Ni-MH
Select this when using rechargeable nickel-
hydride batteries.
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Other Functions
When the key hold function is enabled, all 3. Bring up the VERSION UP
controls except the [POWER] switch, [MIC screen.
GAIN] switch, and 4 (MENU) key have no Insert the SD card of step 2 into the H2. Then
effect. If any key is pressed, the indication turn power on while holding down the 1
shown below will appear for 2 seconds on the (PLAY/PAUSE) key.
display. The following screen appears.
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Other Functions
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Specifications
Recorder Stereo mode 4CH mode
Tracks 2 4
Maximum number of
simultaneous recording tracks 2 4
Maximum number of
simultaneous playback tracks 2 4
Tuner
Chromatic, Guitar, Bass, Open A/D/E/G, DADGAD
Metronome
Sound sources 5
Beat 0/4 - 8/4, 6/8
Tempo 40.0~250.0 BPM
Recording media SD memory card (16MB - 2GB) , SDHC memory card (4GB)
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Specifications
<Playback>
Bit rate 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224,
256, 320 kbps, VBR
Sampling frequency
44.1kHz, 48kHz
Power requirements
9 V DC, 300mA from AC adapter (ZOOM AD-0006)
Batteries IEC R6 (size AA) x 2
Weight 110g
*0dBm = 0.775Vrms
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Troubleshooting
If there are problems during operation of the H2, check the following points first.
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Error Messages
Card related messages Cause Remedy
No Card No SD card is inserted. Insert SD card and turn power on.
No File A valid file was not found.
SD card formatting process failed, or card
Card Format Error! was not recognized normally.
*
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Index
3D panning ..................... 32 [C] [K]
4-channel mode .......... 6, 27 Connections.....................10 Key hold function............84
Balance adjustment Cue point (Marker)..........24
(3D panning)............. 32
[L]
Converting to stereo file
[D] Limiter.............................37
.................................. 57
Date/time setting .............78 Low-cut filter ..................38
Mic pattern selection 27
Display contrast...............81
Playback ................... 31
Recording ................. 29 [M]
Recording mode [E] MARK......................24 , 59
selection.................... 35 External mic ..........5, 10, 20 Mark list ..........................59
Setup examples......... 29 Plug-in power on/off Metronome function........67
...................................80 [MIC ACTIVE] indicator
External source recording ...................................22
[A]
.........................6, 10, 20 Mic pattern ......................21
A-B repeat ...................... 46
Monitoring method
AGC (Auto Gain Control)..
[F] selection ..........................79
.................................. 37
File format .......................36 MP3 .................................35
Audio interface ............... 73
Files .................................47 Recording mode
Auto record function ...... 39
selection ....................35
Change name .............50
WAV file → MP3 file
Delete ........................52
[B] conversion .................55
Divide ........................53
Backlight on/off.............. 82
Info display................49
Batteries [N]
Normalize ..................54
Inserting batteries ..... 11 Normalize function .........54
Select .........................48
Specifying battery type
Folder selection ...............48
.................................. 83
[O]
Built-in mics ..... 5, 6, 19, 29
[I] Off-mic............................20
BWF ............................... 24
Input sensitivity ...15, 23, 29 On-mic ............................20
Operation mode...............14
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Index
[U]
[S]
USB bus power............... 73
Sampling frequency........ 36
USB
SD card ..................... 11, 47
Use as audio interface
Dropout errors........... 62
.................................. 73
Folder contents ......... 72
Use as card reader..... 71
Initializing (formatting)
.................................. 61
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ZOOM CORPORATION
ITOHPIA Iwamotocho 2chome Bldg. 2F, 2-11-2, Iwamoto-cho,
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0032, Japan
Web Site: http://www.zoom.co.jp
H2 - 5000-2
ZOOM H2 Simple Recording Guide
1 Turn power to H2 on Tips for Mic pattern setting
Switching mic pattern by object or situation
is effective for your recording.
90 deg.
120 deg.
For stereo recording widely
with room ambience.
SURROUND
You can monitor the input level.
Return counter
zero or select
Select next file.
previous file.
Fast-forward by
Fast-rewind by
holding down.
[PLAY/REC] indicator lits holding down.
green.
PLAY/PAUSE
Rec Guide-E-2