Operation manual

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Usage and safety precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
In this manual, symbols are used to highlight
warnings and cautions that you must read to
prevent accidents. The meanings of these symbols
are as follows:
Something that could cause serious
Warning injury or death.
Something that could cause injury or
Caution damage to the equipment.
Usage and safety precautions
Other symbols
Required (mandatory) actions
Prohibited actions
Warning
Operation using an AC adapter
Use only a ZOOM AD-17 (sold separately) AC
adapter with this unit.
Do not use do anything that could exceed the

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ratings of outlets and other electrical wiring
equipment. Before using the equipment in
a foreign country or other region where the
electrical voltage differs from that indicated
on the AC adapter, always consult with a shop
that carries ZOOM products beforehand and
use the appropriate AC adapter.
Operation using batteries
Use 2 conventional 1.5-volt AA batteries
02 (alkaline or nickel-metal hydride).
Read battery warning labels carefully.
Always close the battery compartment cover
when using the unit.
Alterations
Never open the case or attempt to modify the
product.
Precautions
Product handling
Do not drop, bump or apply excessive force to
the unit.
Be careful not to allow foreign objects or
liquids to enter the unit.
Operating environment
Do not use in extremely high or low tempera-
tures.
Do not use near heaters, stoves and other
heat sources.
Do not use in very high humidity or near
splashing water.
Do not use in places with excessive vibrations.
Do not use in places with excessive dust or
sand.
AC adapter handling
When disconnecting the AC adapter from an
outlet, always pull the body of the adapter
itself.
During lightning storms or when not using
the unit for a long time, disconnect the power
plug from the AC outlet.
Battery handling
Install the batteries with the correct +/-
orientation.
Use a specified battery type. Do not mix new
and old batteries or different brands or types
at the same time. When not using the unit
for an extended period of time, remove the
batteries from the unit.
If a battery leak should occur, wipe the battery
compartment and the batter y terminals
carefully to remove all battery residue.
Connecting cables with input and output
jacks
Always turn the power OFF for all equipment
before connecting any cables.
Always disconnect all connection cables and
the AC adapter before moving the unit.
Volume
Do not use the product at a loud volume for a
long time.
Usage Precautions
Interference with other electrical equip-
ment
In c onsider ation o f safe t y, the has
been designed to minimize the emission of
electromagnetic radiation from the device and to
minimize external electromagnetic interference.
However, equipment that is very susceptible to
interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic
waves could result in interference if placed nearby.
If this occurs, place the and the other
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device farther apart. With any type of electronic
device that uses digital control, including the
, electromagnetic interference could cause
malfunction, corrupt or destroy data and result in
other unexpected trouble. Always use caution.
Cleaning
Use a soft cloth to clean the panels of the unit if
they become dirty. If necessary, use a damp cloth
that has been wrung out well. Never use abrasive
cleansers, wax or solvents, including alcohol,
benzene and paint thinner.
Usage and safety precautions
Malfunction
If the unit becomes broken or malfunctions,
immediately disconnect the AC adapter, turn the
power OFF and disconnect other cables. Contact
the store where you bought the unit or ZOOM
service with the following information: product
model, serial number and specific symptoms
of failure or malfunction, along with your name,
address and telephone number.
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Introduction
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making it a useful practice companion.
bidirectional side mic that covers both sides. By controlling the amount of side
mic signal, you can freely adjust the stereo width of recordings.

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alkaline batteries. So, even in situations where you must rely on batteries, you
can keep recording without worrying about the time. Please read this manual carefully to fully understand the so that
you can maximize your use of its features. After reading the manual once,
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Contents
Usage and safety precautions......................... 02
Introduction ..................................................... 04
Contents ......................................................... 06
Package contents ............................................ 07
Part names ...................................................... 08
Display ............................................................ 10
Preparation
Powering the recorder..................................... 12
Using batteries ............................................ 12
Using an AC adapter (sold separately) ......... 12
Installing an SD card ....................................... 13
Turning the power ON and OFF ...................... 14
Turning the power ON ................................. 14
Contents
Turning the power OFF ................................ 14
Using the hold function ............................... 15
Connecting an external mic ............................ 16
Using plug-in power..................................... 16
Setting the date and time................................ 17
Setting the battery type .................................. 18
Recording
Recording mode overview .............................. 20
Mid-side (MS) stereo mode......................... 20
XY stereo mode........................................... 20
2ch and 4ch surround modes ...................... 21
Selecting the recording mode ......................... 22
Adjusting the S level (MS stereo,
2ch/4ch surround modes) ............................ 22
Using MS-RAW mode (WAV format only) ... 23
Selecting where recordings are saved ............ 23
Recording manually......................................... 24
Recording automatically .................................. 26
Pre-recording................................................... 28
Counting in before recording .......................... 29
Playback
Playing back recordings................................... 30
Selecting the file to playback from a list ......... 32
Changing the playback speed ......................... 33
Loop playback of a set interval (AB REPEAT) .. 34
Changing the play mode ................................. 36
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Adjusting the playback pitch Changing the display backlight time................ 78 Using SD cards from older H series
(KEY CONTROL) ............................................. 38 Adjusting the display contrast ......................... 79 recorders ......................................................... 85
Changing the S level (MS-RAW only) .............. 39 Checking the software versions ...................... 80 Using a remote control .................................. 86
Mixing a 4ch surround file ............................... 40 Restoring the unit to its factory settings ......... 81 Troubleshooting............................................... 87
Checking & Editing Files Checking the open capacity of the SD card .... 82 Specifications .................................................. 88
Checking file information ................................ 42 Formatting an SD card..................................... 83
Checking track marks (WAV files only) ............ 43 Other functions
Changing file names (Stereo files only)........... 44 Updating the system software........................ 84
Convert WAV files into MP3 files
(Stereo files only) ............................................ 46
Normalizing WAV files ..................................... 48
Dividing files (Stereo files only) ....................... 50
Deleting files ................................................... 52
Package contents
Package contents
Deleting all files in a folder .............................. 53
Converting MS-RAW files into stereo files ..... 54
Converting 4ch surround files into
stereo files ...................................................... 56 Please confirm that the package contains the following items.
Using USB
Exchanging files with a computer
(Card reader) ................................................... 58
Audio interface use (MS/XY stereo and
2ch surround modes only)............................... 60
Tuner
Using the tuner ............................................... 62
Metronome Operation manual
Using the metronome ..................................... 64 2 AA batteries
Various settings (for testing the unit) ©ZOOM Corporation
Reproduction or duplication of this manual without
permission, in whole or in part, is prohibited.
Reducing noise (LO CUT) ................................ 66
Monitoring the input signal ............................. 67 Operation manual
Compressing/limiting the input signal ............. 68 (this document)
Automatically adjusting the input gain ............ 70
Monitoring MS-RAW signals
(MS stereo mode only) ................................... 71
Setting the recording format ........................... 72
Changing automatic recording settings........... 74
Setting how files are named
(Stereo files only) ............................................ 76
Pausing recording when adding marks
WaveLab LE download Cubase LE download Cubase LE
(WAV format only) .......................................... 77 recorder
access code sheet access code sheet startup guide 07
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Part names

Left side Front Right side Top

MS mic indicator
XY stereo mic Lights when the MS
mic (rear) is ON.
MS stereo mic MENU button Flashes when the
input signal is
Part names

Part names
distorting.

LINE IN jack for PLAY control Recording mode

mic/line input Press to play/pause selection dial
(can provide (in menu, set item)
Speaker
plug-in power) Shift up/down to search
forward/backward XY mic indicator
(in menu, select item) Lights when the XY
Recording
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indicator
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input signal is
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jack (Remote MIC GAIN dial distorting. Bottom
control sold Adjusts mic
separately) input gain
Headphones Battery
/LINE OUT jack compartment
Power cover
/HOLD switch
SD card slot cover
USB port Record button
Strap attachment
(Use to prevent dropping) Tripod mounting socket

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Display

Home (recording) screen Playback screen

Recording mode AUTO GAIN/AUTO REC indicator

(File name shown during recording)

(When AUTO REC enabled)
Recording time Playback time
Remaining
battery level
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Display
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LINE IN jack in Full Playing File name

use indicator

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Recording format Clipping

(WAV example) indicator

AB repeat
Empty
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Playback speed Key control Side mic level

LO CUT COMP/LIMITER Side level adjustment
indicator indicator
Recording level Mixer
(When set to MS-RAW) Playback level (when in 4ch surround mode)
MS mic recording level

Remaining recordable time

XY mic recording level

(Appearance in 4ch surround mode) (When using built-in memory) (Appearance in 4ch surround mode)

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1. Turn the power OFF, and then remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the card into the slot.

2. Insert batteries. To remove a card, push it further into

the slot and then pull it out.

3. Close the cover.

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Preparation

Preparation
1. Connect an external mic (sold separately) to the LINE IN jack.
The date and time is added to recording files automatically, so set it correctly
whenever the batteries are replaced.
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press .

2. Use to select INPUT, and then

press .
4. Adjust the settings.
Use to move the cursor

Press to select the item

3. Use to select PLUG-IN POWER,
Use to change the value
and then press .
Press to confirm the setting

4. Use to select ON, and then 5. Use to select OK, and then press .

press .
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Setting the battery type
Preparation

Preparation
Set the battery type in order to show the remaining battery charge accurately.

1. Press .

2. Use to select SYSTEM, and then

Setting the battery type

Setting the battery type

press .

3. Use to select BATTERY TYPE, and then

press .

4. Use to select the battery type, and then

press .

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recording. These modes are suitable for recording live

MS mics can capture a rich stereo image, so it is ideal for recording sounds in rehearsals, studio sessions, business meetings and soundscapes, for example.
wide and open conditions, including orchestras, live concerts and soundscapes.

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m
MF
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UIF
DVSSFOU
GPMEFS
GPS
QMBZCBDL
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UIF
GPMEFS
UP
TFMFDU
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DBO
DIBOHF
UIF
QMBZCBDL
TQFFE
UP
CFUXFFO

BOE

PG
OPSNBM

files from a different folder. speed.

1. When the playback screen is open, press .

1. When the playback screen is open, press .

2. Use to select FILE LIST, and then

2.
Selecting the file to playback from a list

Changing the playback speed

Use to select SPEED, and then
press .

press .

3. Use to select a file, and then press

to start playback of that file.

3. Use to set the playback speed, and then

NOTE press .
After a file plays once, playback will stop or continue
BDDPSEJOH
UP
UIF
1-":
.0%&
TFUUJOH
Files will be played at the set speed.

NOTE
The set value will be saved even when the power is

4.
turned OFF.
Press and hold to return to the home screen.
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PG
B
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3&1&"5

Playback

Playback
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UIBU
ZPV
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UP
NOTE
play back first.
∙ Use to search for the stopping point quickly.

1. When the playback screen is open, press . ∙ If you set the stopping point before the starting
point, they will be automatically swapped.

2. Use to select AB REPEAT, and then

5. Press to stop loop playback.
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B
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3&1&"5

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B
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press .

6. Use to select STOP REPEAT, and then

3. Press at the point you want to start press .

playback.

NOTE

Use to search for the starting point quickly. 7. Press .

4. Press at the point you want to stop

playback.

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QMBZCBDL
CFUXFFO
UIF
QPJOUT
XJMM
TUBSU

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 H2n Handy Recorder
Changing the play mode
Playback

Playback
1. When the playback screen is open, press . 4. Press to start playback in the selected
mode.

2. Use to select PLAY MODE, and then

press .
Changing the play mode

Changing the play mode

3. Use to set the mode, and then

press .

NOTE
1-":
"--
1MBZ
BMM
UIF
m
MFT
JO
UIF
DVSSFOU

folder once.
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1MBZ
UIF
DVSSFOU
m
MF
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1MBZ
UIF
DVSSFOU
m
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BMM
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folder repeatedly.

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UIF
QMBZCBDL
QJUDI
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Changing the S level MS-RAW only
Playback

Playback
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UIF
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UIF
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TQFFE The S level (stereo width) of files recorded using MS-RAW mode can be changed.
Select a file that has been recorded in MS-RAW mode first.

1. When the playback screen is open, press .

1. When the playback screen is open, HINT
If you select a file recorded
using MS-RAW mode the
press .
icon will appear.

2. Use to select KEY CONTROL, and then

2. Use to select MS SIDE MIC LEVEL, and
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UIF
QMBZCBDL
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Changing the S level

press .
then press .

3. Use to adjust the S level, and then

3. Use to adjust the playback pitch, and
press .
then press to start playback at the
NOTE
adjusted pitch. 4FU
UP
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NOTE

4.
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∙ The set value will be saved even when the power is Press to start playback with the adjusted S
turned OFF. level.
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files.
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TVSSPVOE
m
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Playback

Playback
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UIF
MFWFMT
BOE
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Parameter setting ranges &YQMBOBUJPO
surround files. .4
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Adjusts volume
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1. Set the recorder to 4ch surround mode, select

MS PAN
9:
1"/
-
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3

(even values only)
Adjusts left-right balance

the file you want to mix, and then press .

5. Press to turn the mixer ON or OFF.
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B
DI
TVSSPVOE
m
MF

.JYJOH
B
DI
TVSSPVOE
m
MF
2.
NOTE
Press .
The mixer setting is only applied to playback. It does
not change the recordings.

3. Use to select SURROUND MIXER, and

then press . 6. Press twice to return to the playback

screen.

4. Change the values of the parameters.

Use to move the cursor and change

values

Push to select a parameter to change

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 H2n Handy Recorder
Checking & Editing Files

Checking & Editing Files

Checking file information Checking track marks WAV files only

:PV
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DIFDL
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UZQFT
PG
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1. Press . 1. Press .

2. Use to select FILE, and then press . 2. Use to select FILE, and then press .
Checking file information

Checking track marks

3. Select the file that you want to check, and 3. Select the file that you want to check, and

then press . then press .

4. Use to select INFORMATION, and then 4. Use to select MARK LIST, and then

press to show information about the press to open the mark list.

file.

Use to scroll through the screen to see Shows an added mark

additional information This mark appears when skipping

occurred during recording

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 H2n Handy Recorder
Checking & Editing Files

Checking & Editing Files

Changing file names Stereo files only

1. Press . Use to move the cursor and change characters

Push to select a character to change and to confirm a change

2. Use to select FILE, and then press .

6. Use to select OK, and then press .

Changing file names

Changing file names

3. Use to select the file name that you NOTE
∙ The following characters can be used in file names.

4QBDF

h
 !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<>?@|
want to change, and then press .
BCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\
^_
∙ A file name cannot be only spaces.
∙ If a file with the same name already exists in the same folder, a warning

4.
appears and the screen shown in step five automatically reopens.
Use to select RENAME, and then

press .

5. Edit the name.

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 H2n Handy Recorder
Checking & Editing Files

Checking & Editing Files

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Stereo files only
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BOZ
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PUIFS
UIBO

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TVSSPVOE
DBO
CF
DPOWFSUFE
UP
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m
MFT 6. Use to select the bit rate, and then

1. Press . press .

2. Use to select FILE, and then press .

7. Use to select EXECUTE, and then press

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to start encoding.

3. Use to select the file you want to

convert, and then press .

4. Use to select MP3 ENCODE, and then

NOTE
press .
∙ The converted file will be created in the same folder.
∙ If the SD card lacks open space, the screen shown in
TUFQ

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SFPQFO
BVUPNBUJDBMMZ
5. If you want to change the bit rate, use to ∙ If a file already exists with the name that will be given
to the converted file, the screen at right will appear.
select BIT RATE, and then press . Rename the file before conversion.

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 H2n Handy Recorder
Checking & Editing Files

Checking & Editing Files

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8"7
m
MFT
If the volume of a recording is lower than desired, you can raise the level of the
recording as a whole. 5. Use to select YES, and then press

to start normalization.
1. Press .

NOTE
Normalization increases the overall level of the
2. Use to select FILE, and then press . SFDPSEJOH
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UIF
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MFWFM
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UIF
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m
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dB.

3. Use to select the file you want to

change, and then press .

4. Use to select NORMALIZE, and then

press .

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 H2n Handy Recorder
Checking & Editing Files

Checking & Editing Files

Dividing files Stereo files only

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EJWJEF
B
m
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JOUP
UXP
BU
BOZ
QPJOU
5. Set the dividing point.

1. Press . Use to move the point

Press to play and pause the file

2. Use to select FILE, and then press . Press to confirm the dividing point
Dividing files

Dividing files
HINT
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search in that direction.

3. Use to select the file you want to divide, 6. Use to select YES, and then press .

and then press . NOTE

∙ If a file already exists with the name that will
be given to a divided file, rename the file before
dividing.
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8IFO
B
m
MF
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4. Use to select DIVIDE, and then

of the name of the file made from the part before
UIF
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XJMM
CF
BEEFE
UP
UIF
FOE

of the name of the file made from the part after the
press . dividing point.
∙ The original file is deleted.
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 H2n Handy Recorder
Checking & Editing Files

Checking & Editing Files

Deleting files Deleting all files in a folder
:PV
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m
MFT :PV
DBO
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BMM
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UIF
DVSSFOU
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1. Press . 1. Press .

2. Use to select FILE, and then press . 2. Use to select FILE, and then press .
Deleting files

Deleting all files in a folder

3. Use to select the file you want to delete, 3. Use to select one file you want to delete,

and then press . and then press .

4. Use to select DELETE, and then 4. Use to select DELETE ALL, and then

press . press .

5. Use to select YES, and then press . 5. Use to select YES, and then press .

52 53
 H2n Handy Recorder
Checking & Editing Files

Checking & Editing Files

Converting MS-RAW files into stereo files
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DPOWFSU
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m
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adjustments will affect stereo files. 6. Use to adjust the S level, and then

1. Press . press .

NOTE
2. Use to select FILE, and then press . 4FU
UP
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CFUXFFO
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Converting MS-RAW files into stereo files

Converting MS-RAW files into stereo files

7. Use to select EXECUTE, and then press

3. Use to select the file you want to to start conversion.

change, and then press . NOTE

∙ If a file already exists with the name that will be
given to the converted file, you will have a chance to
4. Use to select MS-RAW TO STEREO, and change the name to be given to the converted file.
∙ When a file is converted, the S level value will be
then press . added to the end of the name of the file.
∙ The original file is not deleted.

5. If you want to adjust the S level, use to

select MS SIDE MIC LEVEL, and then press .

54 55
 H2n Handy Recorder
Checking & Editing Files

Checking & Editing Files

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TVSSPVOE
m
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1. Press . 6. Use to select ENABLE or DISABLE,

and then press .

2. Use to select FILE, and then press .
NOTE
'PS
BO
FYQMBOBUJPO
BCPVU
IPX
UP
NJY
TFF
1

7. Use to select STORE IN, and

3.
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TUFSFP
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DI
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TUFSFP
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Use to select the file you want to
then press .

change, and then press .

8. Use to select the folder where you want

4. Use to select STEREO ENCODE, and

to save the file, and then press .

then press .
9. Use to select EXECUTE, and then press

to start conversion.
5. Use to select MIXER, and then
NOTE
∙ If a file already exists with the name that will be
press . given to the converted file, you will be given a
chance to change the name to be given to the
converted file.
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8IFO
B
m
MF
JT
DPOWFSUFE
i.*9w
XJMM
CF
BEEFE
UP
UIF

end of the name of the file.
∙ The original file is not deleted.
56 57
 H2n Handy Recorder
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m
MFT
XJUI
B
DPNQVUFS
$BSE
SFBEFS

Using USB

Using USB
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UIF
SFDPSEFS
UP
B
DPNQVUFS
UP
DIFDL
BOE
DPQZ
EBUB
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UIF
4%

card. 4. Use to select SD CARD READER, and

1. After turning the power on, connect the to a computer by a then press .
USB cable. The SD card will appear on the computer as a
connected drive where you can check the files
on it.
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m
MFT
XJUI
B
DPNQVUFS
$BSE
SFBEFS

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m
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XJUI
B
DPNQVUFS
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SFBEFS

NOTE
5. Unmount the card from the computer before

∙ To run the using USB bus power, connect it to a computer by USB while
disconnecting the recorder.
the power is OFF. 8JOEPXT

6 TF
i4BGFMZ
3FNPWF
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UP

∙ The is compatible with the following operating systems.
select the

8JOEPXT
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8JOEPXT
7JTUB
8JOEPXT

.BDJOUPTI
04
9

PS
MBUFS

Mac: Drag and drop the icon into

the Trash

2.
NOTE
Press .
Always follow the proper procedures on your
computer to unmount the SD card before
disconnecting the USB cable.

3. Use to select USB, and then press .

6. Disconnect the cable from the computer and

58 the , and then press . 59

 H2n Handy Recorder
Audio interface use MS/XY stereo and 2ch surround modes only
Using USB

Using USB
:PV
DBO
SFDPSE
UIF
TJHOBM
GSPN
UIF
directly to a computer, and output the 5. Use to select CONNECT, and then
playback signal from a computer through the .
press .
1. Follow steps 1–3 in “Exchanging files with a computer” on P.58.

NOTE

2. Use to select AUDIO I/F, and then ∙ For information about the menu items that can be used see the following.

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➝1

1-6(*/
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➝1

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➝1

$0.1-*.*5&3
➝1

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➝1

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Audio interface use

Audio interface use

press .
MS-RAW MONITOR (➝1

56/&3
➝1

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∙ If you want to send signals from the recorder to the computer, set INPUT to
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3. Use to select SAMPLING FREQUENCY,

and then press .

6. To disconnect the recorder, press , use

to select DISCONNECT, and then press .

4. Use to select the sampling frequency,

7. Use to select YES, and then press .
and then press .

NOTE
Make sure that the sampling frequency settings are

8.
the same for both the and the software you
Disconnect the cable from the computer and the .
60 are using. 61
 H2n Handy Recorder
Using the tuner
The built-in tuner can help you tune instruments by detecting the pitches of input signals.
6.
Tuner

Tuner
Use to select the tuner type, and then
1. Press .
press .

2. Use to select TOOL, and then press .

7. Tune the instrument.

The available tuner types work as follows.

Using the tuner

Using the tuner

3. Use to select TUNER, and then
■ Using the chromatic tuner
The input pitch is automatically
■ Using the guitar and bass tuners
The input pitch is automatically
detected and the nearest pitch is detected and the nearest string
press . shown along with the amount of and pitch are shown along with the
discrepancy. amount of discrepancy.
The correct pitch is indicated by the middle circle The correct pitch is indicated by the middle circle

4.
String
If you want to change the standard pitch, number
Pitch

use to select CALIBRATION, Low High Low High

and then press . String number/pitch

Tuner type
1 2   5  7
(6*5"3 & B ( D A & B

5.
BASS ( D A & B – –
Use to select the pitch you want to use, 01&/
" & $ A & A & –
01&/
% D A ' D A D –
01&/
& & B ( & B & –
and then press .
01&/
( D B ( D ( D –
%"%("% D A ( D A D –
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 H2n Handy Recorder
Using the metronome
Metronome

Metronome
:PV
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VTF
UIF
NFUSPOPNF
UP
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JO
CFGPSF
SFDPSEJOH
BOE
UP
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B
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UFNQP ■ Setting the PRE COUNT (➝P.29)

1. Press . ■ Setting the TEMPO

2.
Use to adjust the metronome tempo
Use to select TOOL, and then press .
(BPM), and then press .
Using the metronome

Using the metronome

■ Setting the SOUND

3. Use to select METRONOME, and then Use to select the metronome sound,

press . and then press .

■ Setting the PATTERN

4. Use to select the desired menu item, Use to select the metronome pattern,

and then press . and then press .

■ Setting the CLICK ■ Setting the LEVEL

Use to select when the click should Use to adjust the metronome volume,

sound, and then press . and then press .

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 H2n Handy Recorder
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Monitoring the input signal
Various settings

Various settings
The recorder can be set to reduce the sound of wind, vocal pops and other :PV
DBO
MJTUFO
UP
UIF
JOQVU
TJHOBM
MFWFM
UISPVHI
IFBEQIPOFT

1.
noise.
Press .

1. Press .
2. Use to select INPUT, and then

press .
2. Use to select INPUT, and then
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Monitoring the input signal

3.
press .
Use to select MONITOR, and then

press .

3. Use to select LO CUT, and then

press .
4. Use to select when monitoring is

enabled, and then press .

Setting &YQMBOBUJPO
4. Use to select ON, and then press . )0.&
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3&$ Monitoring enabled when home screen open and
when recording
"-8":4
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"-8":4
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 H2n Handy Recorder
Compressing/limiting the input signal
Various settings

Various settings
The recorder can be set to automatically increase the level of input signals that Setting &YQMBOBUJPO
are too weak and decrease the level of input signals that are too strong for each OFF Compressor/limiter disabled
input. $0.1 (&/&3"-
Standard compressor Compressors decrease
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Compressor for vocals high levels and increase

1.
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Compressor for drums and low levels.
Press .
percussion
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Standard limiter -JNJUFST
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IJHI

-*.*5 $0/$&35
-JNJUFS
GPS
MJWF
QFSGPSNBODFT levels that exceed a set

2.
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GPS
TUVEJP
SFDPSEJOH threshold.
Use to select INPUT, and then
Compressing/limiting the input signal

Compressing/limiting the input signal

NOTE
press .
5IJT
DBOOPU
CF
VTFE
BU
UIF
TBNF
UJNF
BT
UIF
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GVODUJPO

3. Use to select COMP/LIMITER, and then

press .

4. Use to select the setting you want to

use, and then press .

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 H2n Handy Recorder
Automatically adjusting the input gain Monitoring MS-RAW signals MS stereo mode only
Various settings

Various settings
The recorder can automatically adjust the amount of gain used on signals input When recording in MS-RAW mode, you can monitor the MID input signal on the
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UIF
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UIF
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1. Press .
1. Press .

2. Use to select INPUT, and then

press . 2. Use to select INPUT, and then

Automatically adjusting the input gain

Monitoring MS-RAW signals

press .
3. Use to select AUTO GAIN, and then

press .

3. Use to select MS-RAW MONITOR, and

4. Use to select the setting you want to then press .

use, and then press .

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NOTE
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4. Use to select RAW, and then press .

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NOTE
performances ∙ This cannot be used at the
same time as the automatic If you want to monitor an ordinary stereo mix of the
.&&5*/( For meetings and other quiet sound
sources recording function. TJHOBMT
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 H2n Handy Recorder
Setting the recording format
Various settings

Various settings
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UIF
SFDPSEJOH
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TPVOE
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OFFET

1. Press .
Sound quality File size
High Large
WAV96kHz/24bit

2. Use to select REC, and then press . WAV96kHz/16bit

WAV48kHz/24bit
Only these formats
can be selected WAV44.1kHz/24bit
when using 4ch WAV48kHz/16bit
Setting the recording format

Setting the recording format

recording mode
WAV44.1kHz/16bit

3. Use to select REC FORMAT, and then

MP3 320kbps
MP3 256kbps

press . MP3 224kbps

MP3 192kbps
MP3 160kbps

4. Use to select the recording format, and

MP3 128kbps
MP3 112kbps
MP3 96kbps
then press .
MP3 80kbps
MP3 64kbps
NOTE MP3 56kbps
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GPSNBUT
GPS
IJHIFS
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Low Small
audio quality.
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Changing automatic recording settings
Various settings

Various settings
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DBO
DIBOHF
TFUUJOHT
SFMBUFE
UP
UIF
JOQVU
MFWFM
UISFTIPME
UIBU
DBVTFT
SFDPSEJOH
UP
TUBSU

and stop automatically, as well as the amount of delay before automatic stopping. 6. If you want to set the recording stop

1. Press . threshold, use to select REC STOP

2. Use to select REC, and then press . LEVEL, and then press .

7. Use to set the recording stop threshold, and then press .

Changing automatic recording settings

Changing automatic recording settings

3. Use to select AUTO REC, and then
8. If you want to set the delay before recording

stops, use to select AUTO STOP,

press .
and then press .

4. If you want to adjust the recording start

9. Use to set the time, and then press

threshold, use to select REC START .

LEVEL, and then press .
NOTE

5.
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threshold, and then press .

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 H2n Handy Recorder
Setting how files are named Stereo files only Pausing recording when adding marks WAV format only
Various settings

Various settings
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DIBOHF
IPX
TUFSFP
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BSF
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SFDPSEJOH

1. Press .
1. Press .

2. Use to select REC, and then press .

2. Use to select REC, and then press .

Setting how files are named

Pausing recording when adding marks

3. Use to select FILE NAME, and then

press .
3. Use to select PLAY KEY FUNCTION, and

then press .
4. Use to select, and then press .

NOTE
∙ File names are assigned in the following manner.

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;00. .4
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;00. .4
XBWNQ
4. Use to select PAUSE AND MARK, and

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XBW
then press .
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VTFT
UIF
TUBSUJOH
UJNF
PG
UIF
SFDPSEJOH
∙ If a file already exists with the same name in the folder, the NOTE
new file will have a number added to the end of its name.
Numbers will be added sequentially in the case of multiple .BSLT
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UP
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TFUUJOH
IBT

duplicates. OP
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SFDPSEJOH
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 H2n Handy Recorder
Changing the display backlight time Adjusting the display contrast
Various settings

Various settings
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DBO
TFU
UIF
BNPVOU
PG
UJNF
UIBU
UIF
EJTQMBZ
CBDLMJHIU
TUBZT
MJU
1. Press .

1. Press .

2. Use to select SYSTEM, and then 2. Use to select SYSTEM, and then

press . press .
Changing the display backlight time

Adjusting the display contrast

3. Use to select BACK LIGHT, and then
3. Use to select DISPLAY CONTRAST, and
press .
then press .

4. Use to select the amount of time, and

then press . 4. Use to adjust the contrast, and then

Setting &YQMBOBUJPO
OFF The backlight stays unlit. press .
ON The backlight stays lit when the unit is on.
15sec The backlight stays lit for 15 seconds after the last time that a control
CFTJEFT
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XBT
VTFE NOTE
TFD 5IF
CBDLMJHIU
TUBZT
MJU
GPS

TFDPOET
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UIF
MBTU
UJNF
UIBU
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DPOUSPM
∙ The contrast can be set to a value from 1–8.
CFTJEFT
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XBT
VTFE
∙ The higher the number, the greater the contrast.
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 H2n Handy Recorder
Checking the software versions Restoring the unit to its factory settings
Various settings

Various settings
:PV
DBO
WJFX
UIF
WFSTJPOT
PG
UIF
TZTUFN
BOE
PUIFS
TPGUXBSF
VTFE
CZ
UIF
. :PV
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SFTUPSF
UIF
SFDPSEFS
UP
UIF
TFUUJOHT
JU
IBE
XIFO
JU
XBT
TIJQQFE
GSPN
UIF

factory.

1. Press .
1. Press .

2. Use to select SYSTEM, and then press

2. Use to select SYSTEM, and then

Checking the software versions

Restoring the unit to its factory settings

.
press .

3. Use to select FACTORY RESET, and then

3. Use to select SOFTWARE VERSION,

press .

and then press to show the software

versions in use.
4. Use to select YES, and then press .

System software version

NOTE
∙ The date and time, recording mode and input gain
settings are not reset by this.
∙ This also erases any recording in the built-in
memory.
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 H2n Handy Recorder
Checking the open capacity of the SD card Formatting an SD card
Various settings

Various settings
1. Press .
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GPSNBU
BO
4%
DBSE
GPS
VTF
XJUI
UIF
.

1. Press .

2. Use to select SD CARD, and then 2. Use to select SD CARD, and then

press . press .
Checking the open capacity of the SD card

Formatting an SD card
3. Use to select FORMAT, and then

3. Use to select REMAIN, and then press

press .

to show the open space on the card.

4. Use to select YES, and then press .

NOTE
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NVTU
GPSNBU
BO
4%
DBSE
BGUFS
QVSDIBTF
PS
JG
JU

has been formatted by a computer or other device
before using it with the .
∙ Be aware that when you format an SD card, all data
saved on it will be erased.

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 H2n Handy Recorder
Updating the system software Using SD cards from older H series recorders
Other functions

Other functions
:PV
DBO
VQEBUF
UIF
TZTUFN
TPGUXBSF
VTFE
CZ
ZPVS
to the latest version. This recorder can read SD cards that have been used in older H series recorders
and copy their files into folders for use by the .
1. Copy the updater file to the root directory of the SD card.

NOTE
Download the latest system software at the ZOOM
1. With the SD card inserted, turn the power ON.

website (http://www.zoom.co.jp).

2. 2.
Updating the system software

Using SD cards from older H series recorders

With the SD card in the , turn the power Use to select YES, and then press .

ON while pressing and holding .

NOTE
A file must be renamed before moving if another

3. Use to select OK, and then press . file with the same name already exists in the
folder.

4. After updating completes, turn the power OFF.

NOTE
:PV
DBOOPU
VQEBUF
UIF
TZTUFN
TPGUXBSF
JG
UIF
CBUUFSZ

charge is low. In such a case, install new batteries or
84 use an AC adapter (sold separately). 85
 H2n Handy Recorder
Using a remote control Troubleshooting
Other functions

By using a remote control (sold separately) you can operate the from a If you think that the is not operating properly, please check the following
distance. first.

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USPVCMF
◆ 5IFSF
JT
OP
TPVOE
PS
PVUQVU
JT

The functions of the buttons on the remote are as follows. WFSZ
RVJFU
· Check the connections to your


monitoring system and its volume
setting.
Using a remote control
◆ 3FDPSEJOH
JT
OPU
QPTTJCMF
· Confirm that the SD card has open
space. (➝ P.82)
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BQQFBST
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UIF
EJTQMBZ
the hold function is enabled.
Disable the hold function. (➝ P.15)

Troubleshooting
· Confirm that the volume of the
is not too low.

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USPVCMF
◆ 5IF
SFDPSEFS
JT
OPU
SFDPHOJ[FE
CZ

◆ 5IF
SFDPSEFE
TPVOE
DBOOPU
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DPNQVUFS
XIFO
DPOOFDUFE
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IFBSE
PS
JT
WFSZ
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64#
· If you are using built-in mics,
· Check that the OS of the computer
confirm that the active mics are
is compatible. (➝ P.58)
oriented correctly and that the
· The operation mode must
recording mode is suitable. (➝
1

be selected on the recorder before

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TFUUJOH
it will be recognized by a computer.
(➝
1


(➝ P.58)
· If you are recording from a CD
Add marks (WAV format only) player or other device connected to
UIF
-*/&
*/
KBDL
SBJTF
UIF
PVUQVU

Start and stop recording level of the connected device.
Lights during recording

Pause (resume) recording

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 H2n Handy Recorder
Specifications
Recording media 16MB–2GB SD cards, 4GB–32GB SDHC cards Features KEY CONTROL Playback pitch adjustable ±6 semitones (cannot be used with
(Cards that can be used with this recorder are to be verified individually) 96kHz files)
Built-in memory Can be used to record up to 1 minute in 96 kbps MP3 format (recording to this memory AB REPEAT Repeats playback between selected points in a file
overwrites any previous recording in it) FILE DIVIDE Divides a file into two
Recording Mic arrangements MS stereo with adjustable side mic level FILE NORMALIZE Maximizes file volume (cannot be used with MP3s)
90º XY stereo
FILE MP3 ENCODE WAV files can be converted to MP3 formats at fixed bit rates
Modes MS, XY, MS+XY (stereo) and MS+XY (4ch)
MARK Up to 99 marks can be added as desired when recording WAV
Microphones Types Directional (XY, MS mid mics) files
Bidirectional (MS side mic)
SURROUND MIXER Mix balance can be adjusted when playing back 4ch surround
Maximum sound 120 dB spl (directional) recordings
pressure input 122 dB spl (bidirectional)
Display Graphic LCD (128×64 pixels) with backlight
File formats Stereo
Specifications

Specifications
Input gain 0 to +39 dB
Uncompressed PCM 44.1/48/96kHz, 16/24bit WAV (BWF)
Input jack Line/mic stereo mini jack can supply plug-in power
Compressed MP3 44.1kHz, 48/56/64/80/96/112/128/160/192/224/256/320kbps 2 kΩ impedance at input levels of 0 to –39 dBm
(recording) (Not compatible with MS-RAW recording)
Output jack Line/headphone stereo mini jack
Compressed MP3 44.1/48kHz, 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/160/192/224/256/ Rated output level: −10 dBm (output impedance 10 kΩ or more)
(playback) 320kbps Headphones: 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32 Ω load)
4ch Built-in speaker 400mW, 8Ω, mono
Uncompressed PCM 44.1/48kHz, 16/24bit WAV (BWF) USB Mini-B type
Two stereo files for each recording Card reader operation
Digital processing A/D conversion 24-bit 128× oversampling USB 2.0 High Speed
D/A conversion 24-bit 128× oversampling Audio interface operation
USB 1.0 Full Speed
Signal processing 32-bit
Supports 44.1/48kHz sampling rates and 16-bit rate
Recording time 2GB card example 3:08:00 (44.1kHz/16bit WAV) Bus power operation supported
34:43:00 (128kbps MP3)
Power AD-17 USB to AC adapter (DC 5V 1A), operates using two AA batteries
Features LO CUT 80Hz high-pass filter Continuous operation of 20 or more hours when recording 44.1kHz/16-bit WAV files using
COMP/LIMITER 3 types of compressors and 3 types of limiters alkaline batteries
AUTO GAIN Automatic input gain adjustment Physical features Tripod mounting socket, strap attachment
PRE REC 2 seconds of pre-recording Dimensions (mm): 67.6 (W) × 113.85 (H) × 42.7 (D)
Weight: 130 g (without batteries)
AUTO REC Automatic recording start/stop, continuous standby
TUNER Chromatic, guitar, bass and alternate (A/E/G/D/DADGAD) tunings
with automatic string detection
* Recording concerts and public performances, for example, without permission from rights holders is prohibited by law.
METRONOME 40–250 BPM range, five tones, pre-count * Product specifications and appearance might be changed for the purpose of improvement without warning.
SPEED Playback speed adjustable between 50–150% * 0 dBm = 0.775 Vrms

88 89
FCC regulation warning (for 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. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
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3FPSJFOU
PS
SFMPDBUF
UIF
SFDFJWJOH
BOUFOOB
t
*ODSFBTF
UIF
TFQBSBUJPO
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UIF
FRVJQNFOU
BOE
SFDFJWFS
t

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
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UIF
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For EU Countries

Declaration of Conformity
 Zoom Corporation
4-4-3 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 Japan
http://www.zoom.co.jp

H2n-5000-4