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  • Page 1 Handy Recorder OPERATION MANUAL © 2016 ZOOM CORPORATION Copying or reprinting this manual in part or in whole without permission is prohibited.

  • Page 2: H4N Pro Features

    Please read this manual carefully to fully understand the functions of the H4n Pro so that you can make the most of it for many years. After reading this manual, please keep it with the warranty in a safe place.

  • Page 3: The H4N Pro Is Ideal For These Applications

    The H4n Pro is ideal for these applications Vocal recording Recording acoustic guitars Piano recitals Recording live performances Band practices Transferring analog sound sources to digital Recording meetings Field recording Drum practice recording...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents H4n Pro features ..................001 Setup: INPUT 1/2 connections and phantom power ..... 030 The H4n Pro is ideal for these applications ..........002 Using as a USB audio interface ............. 031 Contents ....................... 003 Setup: Using as a USB SD card reader ......... 033 Safety precautions for users ................
  • Page 5 1-07 Settings/recording: TRACK MENU ..........057 3-03-5 EFX module editing (EFFECT EDIT: EFX) ........086 1-08-1 Settings/recording: Automatic re-recording (PUNCH IN/OUT) ..059 3-03-6 EFFECT EDIT: LEVEL/RENAME............. 087 1-08-2 Settings/recording: Manual re-recording (PUNCH IN/OUT) ..061 3-03-7 EFFECT EDIT: STORE ..............088 2-01-1 Recording functions: AUTO REC ...........
  • Page 6 Settings available in each mode..............140 5-12 Editing/Output: DIVIDE ..............116 MTR mode effect types and parameters ............141 5-13 Editing/Output: MOVE ..............117 H4n Pro patch list ..................147 5-14 Editing/Output: NEW PROJECT ............ 118 H4n Pro specifications ................. 149 5-15 Editing/Output: PROJECT SELECT ..........119 Troubleshooting ...................

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions For Users

    Cleaning Power requirements controls. Take care not to drop or bump it, and Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the H4n Pro. If necessary, AC adapter operation do not subject it to shock or excessive pressure, slightly moisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive cleanser, wax, Make sure to use only a DC5 center plus 1A which can cause serious trouble.

  • Page 8: Copyright Warnings

    (including, for example, play- ing them in a concert hall or other location and altering songs) could be a violation of copyright laws. Zoom Corporation will not assume any responsibility related to infringements of copyrights. Trademarks: •...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting started...

  • Page 10: Recording Flow Using The H4N Pro

    Recording flow using the H4n Pro The following is the basic flow of recording operations for the H4n Pro. Depending on the recording application, you can select which recording mode and audio quality setting is right for the situation. Set-up...

  • Page 11: Easy Recording Guide (Stereo Mode)

    Easy recording guide (STEREO mode) The following are basic recording instructions using the built-in stereo mic and built-in speaker in STEREO mode. Start Confirm Adjust Start Stop Turn the Play it back stereo recording input level recording recording power on standby mode Input from...

  • Page 12: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Names and functions of parts Front Back 90/120° stereo XY mic (built-in) Input jack for external stereo mic that uses plug-in power STEREO/4CH/MTR mode indicators Built-in mono speaker Display with backlight Threaded tripod mount • S TEREO/4CH mode shortcut buttons 1 FOLDER Battery cover 2 FILE 3 SPEED...
  • Page 13 Right side Left side Bottom DC 5V AC adapter jack DIAL Optional remote control jack LINE/PHONE output MENU button Strap stereo mini jack attachment hole VOLUME (+/−) REC LEVEL (+/−) XLR/standard phone XLR/standard phone input jack 2 input jack 1 USB jack SD card slot POWER/HOLD switch...

  • Page 14: Battery/Power Setting

    3 Battery/Power setting The H4n Pro can be powered by a standard power outlet or batteries. • Using a standard power outlet • Using batteries Open the battery compartment cover. Always use the specified AC adapter. Install two AA batteries.
  • Page 15 Power will be supplied by FULL USB bus power and the unit will turn on automatically. This function is only available when the H4n Pro is used as an SD card reader or an audio interface. HINT:...

  • Page 16: Using The Power/Hold Switch And Turning The Power On/Off

    NOTE: Turn all connected equipment off first. • Before turning the power on, lower the volume of instruments and monitors connected to the H4n Pro. • If the display reads “No Card” when Insert an SD card. starting up, make...
  • Page 17 HOLD Function Turn the monitoring system and connected instruments off in that order first. The H4n Pro features a HOLD function that disables button operation to prevent misop- eration during recording. Slide the POWER switch to turn the power off.

  • Page 18: Using Recording And Transport Buttons

    Using recording and transport buttons The functions of the REC, STOP, PLAY/PAUSE, FF and REW buttons depend on the mode. STEREO/4CH/STAMINA modes MTR mode Front REC button REC button (Only when a track is in recording standby) Enter recording standby and reset counter OVER WRITE recording Stopped Stopped...

  • Page 19: Using Track 1-4 Buttons

    Using TRACK 1–4 buttons The of TRACK 1-4 buttons have different functions depending on the MODE. MTR MODE STEREO/4CH/STAMINA MODE Front Move to the Switch between track recording and playback. FOLDER SELECT menu Move to the FILE menu Move to the SPEED menu When you start recording, press the track number you want to (only STEREO MODE) record and the track becomes Recording Standby status.

  • Page 20: Using Input Mic, 1 And 2 Buttons

    Use all input sources. MIC, 1 and 2 all light. When you switch to 4CH, the H4n Pro will receive two stereo inputs: one from MIC and one from 1 and 2 together. When you press a lit button, the channel input level is shown and you can adjust its recording level (REC LEVEL).

  • Page 21: Using Rec Level And Volume Buttons

    Using REC LEVEL and VOLUME buttons These keys allow you to adjust the levels of recording input and output volume. (All the modes are the same.) LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE Recording level (all modes) The recording levels for INPUT 1 and 2 can be adjusted from 1 to 100 with the (+/−) buttons.

  • Page 22: Using The Dial And The Menu Button

    Using the DIAL and the MENU button The DIAL and the MENU button are used for various settings while recording and during playback. Here are explanations about their basic operations. RIGHT SIDE Basic DIAL operations Rotate the DIAL to select an item DIAL Rotate the DIAL, and the cursor on the display will move with the DIAL Select...
  • Page 23 Operation when the [ ] cursor appears (date and time setting, changing file names, etc) DIAL operation on the top screen Turn the DIAL to move the Press the DIAL to change cursor. numbers and letters. Turn the DIAL to move the cursor DIAL moves on the top screen.

  • Page 24: Loading An Sd Card

    SD card 44.1 kHz/16-bit WAV 380 minutes (stereo track) has not been formatted in the H4n Pro. To This warning will appear if an format it, press the DIAL and select YES. SD card is not in a recognized 44.1kHz/128kbps MP3...

  • Page 25: Setting The Date And Time (Date/Time)

    Setting the date and time (DATE/TIME) Each file will automatically record the date/time. To facilitate searching for files by date, be sure to set the date/time after every battery change. Set YEAR ➝ MONTH ➝ DAY ➝ TIME Press. (hour: minute: second) Select the item on DATE/TIME: Select SYSTEM and press. Turn the DIAL to select the item. NOTE: Press the DIAL. Select DATE/TIME and press.

  • Page 26: Setup: Connecting External Devices

    Setup: Connecting external devices The H4n Pro offers versatile connectivity with options for any recording application. Remote control (optional) Stereo mic Headphones Monitors SD card INPUT: instrument Mixer INPUT: mic INPUT: instrument Personal computer (PC) AC adapter specified for H4n Pro...

  • Page 27: Setup: Built-In Microphones

    The H4n Pro utilizes an XY stereo mic configuration. By placing two microphones in a crossed pattern (opposite angles), the H4n Pro can cover a wide area and capture sound sources in the center with clarity and definition. Sounds reach both mics simultaneously, so no phase cancellation occurs between right and left channels.

  • Page 28: Setup: Built-In Microphones/External Mic With Plug-In Power

    Close microphone recording Close microphone recording Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start Put the H4n Pro 30-50 cm from the sound When you use an external microphone, be operation from the top screen. source. sure to select the correct setting.

  • Page 29: Setup: Input 1/2 Connections And Phantom Power

    Setup: INPUT 1/2 connections and phantom power Use INPUT 1 and 2 to connect to a guitar, bass or keyboard, for example. Setting PHANTOM power Connecting instruments Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start You can directly plug a guitar operation from the top screen.

  • Page 30: Using As A Usb Audio Interface

    Using as a USB audio interface The H4n Pro can be used as a two-in/two-out USB interface at 44.1 or 48 kHz. Power Connect H4n Pro to Select FREQUENCY ON already computer with USB cable. and press. Input or output levels...
  • Page 31 44.1kHz. Selection of input source • No specific driver is needed to use the H4n Pro as a USB audio When you select an input the corresponding To monitor input signals, you must turn interface.

  • Page 32: Setup: Using As A Usb Sd Card Reader

    Setup: Using as a USB SD card reader When you use the H4n Pro as an SD card reader, make the following settings. NOTE: Connect H4n Pro to computer Power ON with USB cable. already • Before physically unplugging the...

  • Page 33: Setup: Built-In Speaker

    Setup: Built-in speaker The H4n Pro is equipped with a built-in mono speaker. H4n Pro built-in speaker This is a mono speaker for playback. Use it to easily play and listen to recorded data without connecting headphones to the LINE/PHONE jack.

  • Page 34: Mode Overview

    Mode overview The H4n Pro has four operation modes: STEREO, STAMINA, 4CH (4-channel) and MTR (multitrack). Choose the mode according to your need. • STEREO mode • STAMINA mode • 4CH mode • MTR mode You can easily create a stereo recording This mode enables longer battery life.

  • Page 35: Switching And Confirming Modes

    • The current mode is indicated by a mode indicator LED on the front panel. • The H4n Pro will power up in the same mode it was in when turned off. Press. • When starting up for the first time, the default mode is STEREO.

  • Page 36: Mode Details

    STAMINA MODE In STEREO mode, you can select 2 different inputs In 4CH MODE, the H4n Pro records two stereo You can record tracks in MONO or STEREO from either INPUT MIC or INPUT 1 and 2, and record and WAV files: one stereo WAV file for the built-in INPUT 1, INPUT 2 and a stereo microphone.

  • Page 37: Mode Screens: Stereo And Stamina Modes

    Mode screens: STEREO and STAMINA modes • Explanation of the top screen Counter Recorder status Remaining battery life (when battery used) Elapsed recording or playback time Stopped (hours): (minutes): (seconds): (milliseconds) Recording standby Recording If “Low Battery” appears on the display, it is time Blinks to change the batteries.

  • Page 38: Mode Screens: 4Ch Mode

    Mode screens: 4CH mode • Explanation of the top screen Counter Recorder status Remaining battery life (when battery used) Elapsed recording or playback time Stopped (hours): (minutes): (seconds): (milliseconds) Recording standby Recording If “Low Battery” appears on the display, it is time to Blinks REC button REC button...

  • Page 39: Mode Screens: Mtr Mode

    Mode screens: MTR mode • Explanation of the top screen DIAL operations ➀ ➁ ➂ ➃ on top screen Recorder status Counter ➀ Recording Elapsed recording or playback time Stopped Counter function: ☞ Ref. P.102 (hours): (minutes): (seconds): (milliseconds) REC button Specify a time Recording Standby Cursor...

  • Page 40: Mode Screens: Main Menu

    Mode screens: MAIN MENU This is a list of the menu items that appear for each mode when the MENU button is pressed. Information at MENU screen bottom On menu pages where recording and playback are possible, the current status is shown at the bottom left of the screen.

  • Page 41: Optional Remote Control Operation

    9 Optional remote control operation You can operate the H4n Pro from a distance with the optional remote control. Recording and placing marks. Remote control button operation Enter recording standby and reset counter Stopped to 0. Start recording and counter.

  • Page 42: Operations

    Operations...

  • Page 43: Settings/Recording: Setting Input Sources And Recording Levels

    1-01 Settings/recording: Setting input sources and recording levels Make recording settings for the built-in mics and external input jacks. STEREO MODE 4CH MODE Use either MIC or INPUT 1 and 2 as the stereo input source. Use both MIC and INPUT 1 and 2 as stereo inputs. Built-in microphones Built-in microphones INPUT 1 jack...
  • Page 44 MTR MODE All tracks can be independently set for mono or stereo input. Select input for each individual track and adjust. Set the REC LEVEL Press the selected track and input button. ＋ Select input for two tracks and adjust. Use REC LEVEL to adjust the level.

  • Page 45: Settings/Recording: Recording In Stereo And Stamina Modes

    1-02 Settings/recording: Recording in STEREO and STAMINA modes These are the steps to record in STEREO or STAMINA mode. Recording process Adjust the recording level of Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start opera- the input source. tion from the top screen.
  • Page 46 HINT: Recording format File naming Marks Pausing In STEREO mode you can Recorded files are named When the recording format record in 19 different WAV automatically. Choose from is WAV, you can mark a Blinks and MP3 file formats. The two formats.

  • Page 47: Settings/Recording: Recording Format (Rec Format)

    1-03 Settings/recording: Recording format (REC FORMAT) Set the recording format (REC FORMAT) before recording. NOTE: Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start opera- REC FORMAT How to use WAV and MP3 format tion from the top screen. STEREO mode •...

  • Page 48: Settings/Recording: File Name (File Name)

    1-04 Settings/recording: File name (FILE NAME) When recording, the file name is automatically assigned. Follow these procedures to change the format. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start opera- File Name tion from the top screen. STEREO mode STE/MONO--xxx.wav/mp3 (STE: stereo, MONO: mono; XXX: DEFAULT 3-digit number; wav/mp3 extension) Press. 090531-xxx.wav/mp3 (yymmdd;...

  • Page 49: Settings/Recording: 4Ch Mode Recording

    1-05 Settings/recording: 4CH mode recording This is the method to record 4 channels (2 stereo) from the built-in mic and the external input jacks. Recording process Adjust the recording level of Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start opera- the input source.
  • Page 50 HINT: File naming Recording format Marks Pausing In 4CH mode the input from the Change before recording. When the recording format is Blinks built-in and the external inputs WAV, you can mark a file by Press are saved separately as stereo pressing the REC button while WAV files.

  • Page 51: Settings/Recording: Mtr Mode Recording (Rec Mode)

    1-06-1 Settings/recording: MTR mode recording (REC MODE) Using multiple tracks, you can combine mono and stereo recordings. Set REC MODE to OVER WRITE or ALWAYS NEW Recording flow Change to MTR mode Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start opera- tion from the top screen.
  • Page 52 Input sources and tracks When recording only one track When recording two tracks 1. Input source is either INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 1. Input source is either INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 Track 1 or 3 INPUT 1 or 2 TRACK INPUT 1 or 2 Track 2 or 4...

  • Page 53: Settings/Recording: Mtr Mode Recording (Over Write)

    1-06-2 Settings/recording: MTR mode recording (OVER WRITE) You can select from two recording modes. Using the OVER WRITE mode, you can overwrite new sounds on the existing file. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start opera- tion from the top screen. Make settings as needed ☞ Input setting ... P.054 ☞...

  • Page 54: Settings/Recording: Mtr Mode Recording (Always New)

    1-06-3 Settings/recording: MTR mode recording (ALWAYS NEW) In ALWAYS NEW mode, a new file is made for every recording. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start opera- tion from the top screen. ☞ Make settings as needed Input setting ... P.054 Press to start recording. ☞ Recording functions ... P.057– Select the TRACK.

  • Page 55: Settings/Recording: Track Menu

    1-07 Settings/recording: TRACK MENU This menu to set tracks is available only in MTR mode. Link tracks to create stereo track and set output effects. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start opera- tion from the top screen. HINT: HINT: LEVEL Select a project and start ……P.119 Set the track output level Set the left–right position of the track.
  • Page 56 MTR mode only NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: STEREO LINK, FILE and • You can only play mono files on mono tracks and stereo • You cannot record on the KARAOKE track. KARAOKE settings are not files on stereo tracks. • If LINK is turned ON automatically when set to a mono track, available during recording •...

  • Page 57: Settings/Recording: Automatic Re-Recording (Punch In/Out)

    1-08-1 Settings/recording: Automatic re-recording (PUNCH IN/OUT) The PUNCH IN/OUT function allows you to partially re-record a recorded file. Here we explain how to use PUNCH IN and PUNCH OUT automatically. Press the MENU button for more Change the REC MODE than 2 seconds, and start opera- to OVER WRITE …………P.053 tion from the top screen. Assign files to tracks Set the recording start (punch in) point On the top screen select the...
  • Page 58 MTR mode only NOTE: Setting available only for OVER WRITE recording in MTR mode. Set the recording end (punch out) point Re-recording Press the desired punch out Rewind to the file beginning point. (counter at 0) or to a position before the punch in point.

  • Page 59: Settings/Recording: Manual Re-Recording (Punch In/Out)

    1-08-2 Settings/recording: Manual re-recording (PUNCH IN/OUT) Using OVER WRITE recording in MTR mode, you can manually punch in and out. Press the REC button during playback to start re-recording from that point. Press the MENU button for more than 2 Change the REC MODE seconds, and start operation from the to OVER WRITE …………P.053...
  • Page 60 MTR mode only Re-recording (manually punching in/out) Perform (not recording). Press to finish recording. Unlit Press to start recording. Press to stop playback. Perform (recording). → Start recording Finish recording PLAY PLAY Start Stop Re-recording...

  • Page 61: Recording Functions: Auto Rec

    2-01-1 Recording functions: AUTO REC The H4n Pro can detect when the input level exceeds a preset level and automatically start recording from recording standby. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from HINT: the top screen.

  • Page 62: Recording Functions: Auto Rec Stop

    2-01-2 Recording functions: AUTO REC STOP When AUTO REC is ON and the H4n Pro is recording, it will automatically stop when the input level goes below the preset level. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen.

  • Page 63: Recording Functions: Pre Rec

    Select ON and press. Press. Select REC and press. HINT: When PRE REC is ON, the H4n Pro will pre-record audio two seconds before the record button is pressed. Select PRE REC and press. NOTE: • You cannot make this setting during recording and playback.

  • Page 64: Recording Functions: Lo Cut

    2-03 Recording functions: LO CUT The LO CUT filter setting allows you to eliminate wind or blowing noises. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Select the input source and press. Press. Select INPUT and press. Select the cutoff frequency and press. Select LO CUT and press. HINT: •...

  • Page 65: Recording Functions: Comp/Limit

    2-04 Recording functions: COMP/LIMIT The COMP/LIMIT function can compensate for volume differences. For each input source, low-level input signals are raised and high-level input signals are lowered when recording. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Select the setting input source. Press. Select INPUT and press. Select the setting target. Select COMP/LIMIT and press.
  • Page 66 HINT Output level Attack time Release time Type Explanation Threshold (dB) Ratio (dB) (ms) (ms) Compressor and limiter OFF COMP1 (GENERAL) Standard compressor -48.7 +6.0 These compressors reduce COMP2 (VOCAL) -8.4 16:1 This compressor is good for vocals. high-level sounds and raise the minimum level.

  • Page 67: Recording Functions: Rec Level Auto

    2-05 Recording functions: REC LEVEL AUTO This function automatically sets the level for recording. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. HINT: When REC LEVEL AUTO is used, the unit automatically sets recording levels using signals present during recording Press.

  • Page 68: Recording Functions: Monitor

    2-06 Recording functions: MONITOR Turning on the MONITOR function allows you to monitor input signals at all times. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Select ON and press. Press. Select INPUT and press. Select MONITOR and press.

  • Page 69: Recording Functions: Input 1/2 Level Link

    2-07 Recording functions: INPUT 1/2 LEVEL LINK The recording levels for INPUT 1 and 2 can be set separately. This is useful when connecting different types of mics to these jacks. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Preparation Set recording levels separately Press INPUT 1 or Use the REC LEVEL INPUT 2.

  • Page 70: Recording Functions: Mono Mix

    2-08 Recording functions: MONO MIX Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Select MONO MIX and press. Press. Select INPUT and press. Select ON and press. NOTE: • The names of files recorded with MONO MIX are formatted like “MONO-xxx”.

  • Page 71: Recording Functions: Ms Stereo Matrix

    2-09 Recording functions: MS STEREO MATRIX This function enables you to convert stereo microphone signals when using a mid-side recording configuration. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. NOTE: ON/OFF MID LEVEL SIDE LEVEL SOURCE CH SETTING...

  • Page 72: Tuner: Chromatic Tuner

    3-01-1 Tuner: CHROMATIC TUNER The H4n Pro features a tuner with multiple tuning modes. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Tune the instrument. Press. The indicators show whether the input signals are higher or lower than the note shown.

  • Page 73: Tuner: Other Tuner Types

    3-01-2 Tuner: other TUNER types In addition to CHROMATIC, the other tuning modes are GUITAR, BASS, OPEN A, OPEN D, OPEN E, OPEN G and DADGAD. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Tuning.

  • Page 74: Tuner: Tuner Calib

    3-01-3 Tuner: TUNER CALIB This function allows you to calibrate the tuner. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Select CALIB and press. Press. Select TOOL and press. Select the frequency. Select TUNER and press.

  • Page 75: Tuner: Tuner Input

    3-01-4 Tuner: TUNER INPUT 4CH mode only In 4CH mode you can select the input source for the tuner. HINT: Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Tuner display Tuner types and string notes TUNER …...

  • Page 76: Metronome (Metronome)

    3-02 Metronome (METRONOME) The metronome has convenient functions such as a pre-count. NOTE: Press the MENU button for more The metronome starts at the beginning of recording and playback. If you start in the than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen.

  • Page 77: Effects Overview

    3-03-1 Effects overview This is an overview about how to use effects, including the process and input and output. Effect use process Change to MTR mode P.036 3. Import a patch 1. Use an effect 2. Edit a patch (EDIT) Select the mode: P.083 Use a preset as is • Import one (EACH) Select the preset that is closest to the desired sound P.089 •...
  • Page 78 MTR mode only Effect input and output You can use effects in MTR mode for mono and stereo signals. The flow of the signals will change according to the input sources and recording tracks. 1. Input source is either INPUT 1 or 2 EFFECT INPUT 1 or 2 TRACK PRE AMP One recording track 2. Input source is either MIC or INPUT 1 and 2 Built-in MIC L or INPUT 1 EFFECT TRACK...

  • Page 79: Effects (Effect)

    3-03-2 Effects (EFFECT) MTR mode only Using the 2 EFFECT modules in MTR mode, you can add various effects to the input signals. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Select No.: (patch name) and press. Press. Patch number: patch name. Turn EFFECT ON or OFF Select EFFECT and press. IMPORT: Import a patch from another project EDIT: Create a new patch or...

  • Page 80: Patch Editing (Effect Edit)

    3-03-3 Patch editing (EFFECT EDIT) MTR mode only You can create your own patch by combining effects and adjusting the parameter settings. EDIT MENU Select the desired No.:(patch name) and press. PRE AMP LEVEL The PRE AMP module has Adjust the patch level. guitar and bass amp model- ing effects. Select EDIT and press. RENAME Change the patch name.

  • Page 81: Pre Amp Module Editing (Effect Edit: Pre Amp)

    3-03-4 PRE AMP module editing (EFFECT EDIT: PRE AMP) MTR mode only You can edit preset effect patches as you like. Select the desired PATCH and edit it ..P.084 Adjust the PRE AMP module Adjust a parameter Icons Select PRE AMP and press. PRE AMP module ON/OFF status Press OFF/ON to turn the PRE AMP module on.

  • Page 82: Efx Module Editing (Effect Edit: Efx)

    3-03-5 EFX module editing (EFFECT EDIT: EFX) MTR mode only Edit patch parameters to make the sound closer to the desired effect. Select a patch close to the desired sound and edit it..P.084 Adjust the EFX module Icons Select EFX and press. EFX module ON/OFF status Press OFF/ON to turn HINT: the EFX module on.

  • Page 83: Effect Edit: Level/Rename

    3-03-6 EFFECT EDIT: LEVEL/RENAME MTR mode only Adjust the patch level and change the patch name. EFFECT EDIT … P.084 LEVEL RENAME Select LEVEL and press. Select RENAME and press. Change the PATCH name and Change the number and press. press.

  • Page 84: Effect Edit: Store

    3-03-7 EFFECT EDIT: STORE MTR mode only EFFECT EDIT … P.084 STORE Select STORE and press. HINT: ED appears next to items you have edited until confirmed by the STORE operation. Select the PATCH No. where you want to save it and press. Not stored Confirm with STORE (not saved)

  • Page 85: Importing Patches From Other Projects (Effect Import)

    3-03-8 Importing patches from other projects (EFFECT IMPORT) You can apply an edited and saved effect patch used in another project to the current project. Select effect ... P.083 (EFFECT) Import all patches (ALL) Press IMPORT on Select the project and Select NEXT and press. the EFFECT screen. press. Select YES and press. Select MODE and press. Select the desired mode and press.
  • Page 86 MTR mode only Import one patch (EACH) Select NEXT and press. Select YES and press. Select a patch to import and press. The patch selected in step 6 is imported into the current project. NOTE: If there is no other project when you press IMPORT, “No Other Project!”...

  • Page 87: Karaoke Preparation (Karaoke)

    3-04-1 Karaoke preparation (KARAOKE) Use music files of your choice for karaoke, then record vocals or additional guitar sounds with those files. Karaoke process Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Preparation Prepare stereo files for the background Karaoke track preparation Assign the desired file to the KARAOKE track Create a new project for karaoke ………P.118...
  • Page 88 MTR mode only Continued on the next page Enable center cancelation on the KARAOKE track Change the key of the KARAOKE track Select the track menu icon Select the track menu icon and and press. press. HINT: Select CNT CANCEL and press. Select KEY and press.

  • Page 89: Karaoke Recording (Karaoke)

    3-04-2 Karaoke recording (KARAOKE) MTR mode only Fine adjustment of the KARAOKE track key Recording with KARAOKE Select the track menu Connect a microphone. icon and press. Press the INPUT button corresponding to the connected input jack. Select the track menu icon and press.

  • Page 90: Playback: File Playback (Stereo, 4Ch And Stamina Modes)

    4-01 Playback: File Playback (STEREO, 4CH and STAMINA modes) Immediately after recording, you can play the file by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button. Follow these steps to call up a file later for playback. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Select SELECT and press. Press. Select FILE and press. Press to start playback. Shortcut You can select files in folders on...

  • Page 91: Playback: Play Mode

    4-02 Playback: PLAY MODE In addition to ordinary playback, you can also play just one file, repeat playback of one file, and repeat playback of all files. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Press to start playback. Press. Select PLAY MODE and press. Select a play mode and press. PLAY ALL Play all the files in the folder. PLAY ONE Play one file.

  • Page 92: Playback: Setting Marks

    4-03 Playback: Setting marks During file playback you can add marks at desired points. You can move easily to those points during playback. During playback, Adding marks press the REC button. Mark A Mark B Playing files with marks File Press the FF and REW buttons to move to mark positions in files with marks. Current position NOTE: •...

  • Page 93: Playback: Ab Repeat

    4-04 Playback: AB REPEAT The AB REPEAT function allows you to play between two points in a file repeatedly. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Press to start playback. Press. Select TOOL and press. Point A moves. Press to set point A. Select AB REPEAT and press. A mark is placed at point A, then mark B appears and moves until set.
  • Page 94 NOTE: During recording and playback, you cannot make any settings after Step 3 of AB REPEAT. HINT: Caution: When moving around using FF and REW buttons, if you press the button for less than 2 seconds (quick press), it will move to the next file.

  • Page 95: Playback: Speed

    4-05 Playback: SPEED STEREO mode only You can adjust the playback speed of a file. Shortcut Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation Press TRACK from the top screen. on the top screen. Adjust the playback speed. Press. You can set the playback speed between 50% and 150% in Select TOOL and press.

  • Page 96: Playback: Mixer

    4-06 Playback: MIXER 4CH mode only In 4CH mode you can use the mixer to adjust the playback LEVEL and PAN settings of two stereo files. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation LEVEL setting PAN setting from the top screen. Press. Select MIXER and press. MUTE, −48.0dB – +12.0dB (default: 0.0dB) L 100 – C – R 100 (default: C (center)) Shows if you are setting a Name of parameter where cursor is...

  • Page 97: Playback: Playing Files (Mtr Mode)

    4-07 Playback: Playing files (MTR mode) MTR mode only MTR mode has various ways to play files. You can, for example, create and record files separately, assign them to tracks and play them back simultaneously. TRACK 1 NO FILE NO FILE NO FILE Initial track ＋ Press recording TRK1-00.wav PLAY NO FILE NO FILE Next track ＋ Press recording TRK2-00.wav PLAY PLAY NO FILE Third track ＋...

  • Page 98: Playback: Specifying A Counter Time

    4-08 Playback: Specifying a counter time MTR mode only Using the counter, you can specify any desired point in a recording. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Select the counter on the Select the time to set top screen and press.

  • Page 99: Editing/Output: Folder Select

    5-01 Editing/Output: FOLDER SELECT Select the folder that contains the file you want to record with or play. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Press. Select FOLDER and press. Shortcut Press TRACK on the top screen. Select a folder and press. NOTE: • You cannot use this setting during recording and playback. •...

  • Page 100: Editing/Output: File Select

    5-02 Editing/Output: FILE SELECT You can select files for playback from a file list. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Select SELECT and press. Press. Select FILE and press. Shortcut Press TRACK on the top screen. Verify the file name. Select a file and press. HINT: •...

  • Page 101: Editing/Output: File Information

    5-03 Editing/Output: FILE INFORMATION This function displays the selected file information. Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT Select INFORMATION and press. NAME Name of file Recorded date of file (or modification date when cre- DATE ated by a computer or other device) Format of file FORMAT (in MTR mode, MONO or STEREO shown) SIZE File size (kB or MB) TIME Recording time of file...

  • Page 102: Editing/Output: File Delete

    5-04 Editing/Output: FILE DELETE You can delete a selected file. Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT Select DELETE and press. Select YES and press. File to delete NOTE: Be careful! Once deleted, a file cannot be recovered.

  • Page 103: Editing/Output: File Delete All

    5-05 Editing/Output: FILE DELETE ALL You can delete all the files in a folder or project. Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT Select DELETE ALL and press. Select YES and press. The name of the folder or project selected. All files in it will be deleted. NOTE: Be careful! Once deleted, files cannot be recovered.

  • Page 104: Editing/Output: File Copy

    5-06 Editing/Output: FILE COPY MTR mode only In MTR mode you can copy files. The copies are saved in the same project as the original files. This function is useful when you want to preserve the original copy. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Select COPY and press. Press.

  • Page 105: Editing/Output: File Rename

    5-07 Editing/Output: FILE RENAME In STEREO, MTR and STAMINA modes, you can change the names of files. If recorded in 4CH mode, file names cannot be changed. Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT Input a character and press. Select RENAME and press. Select a character with the DIAL Press. Select a character and press. Select a character Press the DIAL to confirm the to change change.
  • Page 106 HINT: NOTE: Display when more When changing letters, they If two files in the same folder than 12 characters appear in the following order. would have the same name, When the name of a file has “This File Name Already (space)!#$%&()+,-01234 more than 12 characters, Exists!”...

  • Page 107: Editing/Output: File Mp3 Encode

    5-08 Editing/Output: FILE MP3 ENCODE STEREO mode only In STEREO mode you can convert WAV files to MP3 format at various bit rates. Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT Select MP3 ENCODE and press. Select EXECUTE and press. Select BIT RATE and press. HINT: • The name of the encoded file automatically becomes “(orig- inal file name).mp3”.

  • Page 108: Editing/Output: File Normalize

    5-09 Editing/Output: FILE NORMALIZE This function automatically adjusts the volume level of a recorded file for enhanced sound quality and audio consistency. Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT Select NORMALIZE and press. Select YES and press. NOTE: NORMALIZE function is only available for files recorded in WAV format...

  • Page 109: Editing/Output: File Stereo Encode

    5-10 Editing/Output: FILE STEREO ENCODE This function will mix down a 4CH file to a stereo file. The file will be saved in the folder in STEREO mode. Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT Select STEREO ENCODE Setup MIXER: Enable the MIXER before encoding. Select STEREO ENCODE Select MIXER and press. and press. Select and press. ☞ Ref. P.100 MIXER ENABLE Use MIXER settings.
  • Page 110 4CH mode only Select the STEREO mode folder where Select SAVE IN Execute you want to save the encoded file. Select SAVE IN and press. Select EXECUTE and press. HINT: You cannot have two files with the same name. If the screen says “File Name Exists!” select RENAME and change the name.

  • Page 111: Editing/Output: Mark List

    WAV44.1kHz/24bit REC FORMAT to a WAV96kHz/16bit WAV48kHz/16bit lighter setting. WAV44.1kHz/16bit WAV48kHz/24bit WAV44.1kHz/24bit NOTE: WAV48kHz/16bit ☞ Ref. The H4n Pro will automatically place a WAV44.1kHz/16bit P.049 REC FORMAT mark at point where sound drops out Light P.096 Setting marks during recording.

  • Page 112: Editing/Output: Divide

    5-12 Editing/Output: DIVIDE STEREO mode only In STEREO MODE, you can divide files at any desired position. Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT Press at the desired Select DIVIDE and press. division point. Operation of buttons with DIVIDE function DIVIDE Play or pause the file Press to start playback. Select Yes and press.

  • Page 113: Editing/Output: Move

    5-13 Editing/Output: MOVE HINT: This function is used to move files to different folders and modes. Movable file formats • Only stereo files can be Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT moved to a stereo folder. Mono files cannot be moved to stereo folders. Select MOVE and press. Select NEXT and press. •...

  • Page 114: Editing/Output: New Project

    2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. HINT: To change the name of the new project. Project numbering Press. • The H4n Pro numbers Select NAME and press. new projects automati- cally. • You cannot change this Select PROJECT and press.

  • Page 115: Editing/Output: Project Select

    5-15 Editing/Output: PROJECT SELECT MTR mode only Select a project stored on the SD card. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Select the desired project and press. Press. Select PROJECT and press.

  • Page 116: Editing/Output: Project Delete

    5-16 Editing/Output: PROJECT DELETE MTR mode only This function will delete a project. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Select a project to be deleted and press. Press. Select PROJECT and press.

  • Page 117: Editing/Output: Project Rename

    Select RENAME and press. Select OK and press. HINT: Select the project with the name to change and press. Project number Characters are changed in the following • The H4n Pro numbers new order. projects automatically. • You cannot change (Space)!”#$%&()*+,-./0123456789:;= number.

  • Page 118: Editing/Output: Project Copy

    5-18 Editing/Output: PROJECT COPY MTR mode only You can copy a project to create a new project with a new number. Select a project and start operation. . . P.119 Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen.

  • Page 119: Editing/Output: Project Bounce

    5-19 Editing/Output: PROJECT BOUNCE You can combine tracks created in MTR mode and mix them down to one mono or stereo track. Select a project and start operation. . . P.119 Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen.
  • Page 120 MTR mode only Select output file format: mono or stereo Execution Select FORMAT and press. Select EXECUTE and press. HINT: “Bouncing” means combine various music data from different tracks and files into a stereo or mono file. Select the file type and 5 min Track 1 press.

  • Page 121: Editing/Output: Project Protect

    5-20 Editing/Output: PROJECT PROTECT MTR mode only Using the PROTECT function on a project prevents the dividing of tracks and changing files in the project. Select a project and start operation . . . P.119 Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Select ON and press. Press. Select PROJECT and press. The mark shows the project is protected.

  • Page 122: Utilities: Display Back Light

    6-01 Utilities: DISPLAY BACK LIGHT You can set the time that the display backlight stays lit. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Select the desired time and press. Press. Select SYSTEM and press.

  • Page 123: Utilities: Memory Rec

    6-02 Utilities: MEMORY REC Even without an SD card, the built-in memory can record up to 35 seconds. This is useful for voice memos, for example. Change the recording mode When no SD card is loaded, press the MENU button for at least 2 seconds and start from the top screen.
  • Page 124 STEREO mode only Transferring recordings to SD cards After loading an SD, press the MENU Open BLT-IN MEMORY REC screen … P.127 button for at least 2 seconds and start from the top screen. Select EXECUTE and press. Select BACKUP and press. NOTE: Select NAME to change the file name, or select FOLDER to change the destination folder.

  • Page 125: Utilities: Display Contrast

    6-03 Utilities: DISPLAY CONTRAST Follow these steps to adjust the display contrast. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Change the number and press. Press. Select SYSTEM and press. This can be set from 1 to 8. The higher the number, the greater the contrast (default: 5).

  • Page 126: Utilities: Battery Type

    6-04 Utilities: BATTERY TYPE By setting the battery type, the H4n Pro can accurately display the remaining battery life. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Select the battery type and press.

  • Page 127: Utilities: Version

    6-05 Utilities: VERSION After startup, you can check the H4n Pro version. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Press. Select SYSTEM and press. Select VERSION and press. System version NOTE:...

  • Page 128: Utilities: Factory Reset

    6-06 Utilities: FACTORY RESET This function restores all settings to their original defaults. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Select YES and press. Press. Select SYSTEM and press. Select FAC RESET and press.

  • Page 129: Utilities: Remain

    6-07 Utilities: REMAIN Do this to confirm the remaining capacity of the SD CARD. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Press. Select SD CARD and press. Select REMAIN and press. Remaining capacity meter Remaining space (MB) Remaining recording time with the current NOTE: recording format.

  • Page 130: Utilities: Format

    6-08 Utilities: FORMAT Use this function to format SD cards for the H4n Pro. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Select YES and press. Press. Select SD CARD and press.

  • Page 131: Utilities: Version Up

    6-09 Utilities: VERSION UP If the H4n Pro (with an SD card) is connected to a computer (PC) that has access to the internet, you can download H4n Pro software upgrades. You can check the H4n Pro Main system version on the SYSTEM...

  • Page 132: Utilities: Using H2 And H4 Sd Cards

    H2/H4 again. • The projects are move in order from the lowest numbered to the highest numbered. • If the H4n Pro has more than 1000 projects in the unit after transfer, “Project Full!” appears and transfer stops.

  • Page 134: Reference

    Reference...

  • Page 135: Main Specifications By Mode

    Main specifications by mode ■ Main specifications by mode STEREO STAMINA Stereo WAV: 44.1/48/96kHz, 16/24-bit Stereo MP3: Stereo WAV × 2: 44.1kHz/16-bit stereo and mono Recording formats 44.1kHz/16-bit WAV (fixed) 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 44.1/48kHz, 16/24-bit WAV (4 tracks total) 192, 224, 256 and 320 kbps, VBR 44.1kHz...

  • Page 136: Settings Available In Each Mode

    Settings available in each mode ■ Menu items SYSTEM INPUT SETTING PROJECT STEREO STAMINA STEREO STAMINA STEREO STAMINA LO CUT ○ ○ ○ DATE/TIME ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ — NEW PROJECT — — ∆ — ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...

  • Page 137: Mtr Mode Effect Types And Parameters

    • Manufacturer and product names shown in these tables are the trademarks and registered FZ+MSstk Combination of Marshall JCM800 and Fuzz. trademarks of various companies. The names are used only to explain sonic characteristics and do not indicate any affiliation with Zoom Corporation. The 12 effects above have the same parameters. (1) CABINET 0–2 Adjusts the depth of the speaker cabinet sound.
  • Page 138 (ZOOM Noise Reduction) noise reduction effect. · Manufacturer and product names shown in these tables are the trademarks and registered trademarks of various companies. The names are used only to explain sonic characteristics and do not indicate any affiliation with Zoom Corporation.
  • Page 139 MTR mode effect types and parameters ■ EFX modules ● Modulation effects ● Compressor/limiter effects This wah effect responds to changes in input signal Compressors reduce high-level signals and raise the AUTO WAH RackComp minimum level. strength. Sets the base level from which the compressor Before, Sets the insertion point of the EFX module.
  • Page 140 This effect creates a metallic sound. The FREQ setting can This effect adds modulation and strong undulations to the RING MOD FLANGER drastically change the tone. sound. Before, (1) DEPTH 0–100 Adjusts the modulation depth. Sets the insertion point of the EFX module. (1) POSITION After Select before or after the PREAMP.
  • Page 141 MTR mode effect types and parameters ● Delay/reverb effects This effect varies the sound like a talking modulator. This effect reproduces the reverberant atmosphere of a room and provides spatial depth. (1) RANGE 1–10 Adjusts the frequency band affected. (1) SIZE 1–100 Sets the size of the space.
  • Page 142 RvsDelay This delay supports long delay times of up to 2500 ms. Note durations 10–2500 ms,* ♪ (1) TIME Sets the delay time. Parameters with ♪ values allow you to make settings in note units (See P.146) based on the metronome tempo. The lengths of the notes are as 0–100 (2) FEEDBACK Adjusts the amount of feedback.

  • Page 143: H4N Pro Patch List

    H4n Pro patch list The patches in this list can be used in MTR mode and when the H4n Pro is functioning as an audio interface (at 44.1kHz sampling rate). PREAMP Category Patch name Description module module Guitar Tweed Clean This FD TWEED clean sound goes great with Stratocasters.
  • Page 144 EMPTY Note: Company and product names in this patch list are trade names and trademarks of their respective owners and do not indicate any affiliation with Zoom Corporation. All product names and explanations identify products that were used for reference in the development of this product.

  • Page 145: H4N Pro Specifications

    128× oversampling USB functions can be powered using USB bus power Recording media SD cards (16MB – 2GB), SDHC cards (4GB – 32GB) Power DC 5V 1A AC adapter (ZOOM AD-14), 2 AA batteries WAV format STEREO mode Quantization: 16/24-bit Using built-in mics at 44.1kHz/16-bit without headphones connected...

  • Page 146: Troubleshooting

    • Confirm that the REC button and that TRACK button are lit red. • The operation mode must be set on the H4n Pro to allow the computer to rec- • If a project is protected, recording is not possible. Use another project or turn ognize it.

  • Page 147: Index

    Index 4CH MODE EDIT (RENAME) P87 EDIT (STORE) P88 Effect types and parameters P141 Details 35·37 Copyright warnings P7 Effects P81 Mode and top screen P39 CANCEL operation P23 IMPORT P89 Mode selection P36 CARIB/TUNER P77 Patch List P147 Playback operation P94 CHROMATIC/TUNER P75 EFX module/EFFECT P86 Recording operation P51...
  • Page 148 HOLD switch P17 Manual PUNCH IN/OUT P61 NEW PROJECT P118 MARK P96 NORMALIZE P112 MARK LIST P115 MENU MAIN MENU P41 IMPORT/EFFECT P89 MENU button operations P23 INPUT MIC12 buttons operations P21 Off-mic recording P29 METRONOME P79 INPUT/TUNER P78 On-mic recording P29 MIXER P100 Over write recording mode P55 Mixing P57...
  • Page 149 Mode setting P15·36 USB connection Recording (4CH mode) P51 Playback operation P94 H4n Pro used as a SD card reader P33 Recording (MTR mode) P53 Recording operation P47 H4n Pro used as an Audio Interface P31 Recording track selection P45...
  • Page 150 The FCC regulation warning (for U.S.A.) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
  • Page 151 ZOOM CORPORATION 4-4-3 Kanda-surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 Japan Website http://www.zoom.co.jp Z2I-2675-02...

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