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related to this product can be viewed on the following website.
You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use.
© 2023 ZOOM CORPORATION
Copying or reprinting this manual in part or in whole without permission is prohibited.
You might need this manual in the future. Always keep it in a place where you can access it easily.
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  • Page 1 You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use. © 2023 ZOOM CORPORATION Copying or reprinting this manual in part or in whole without permission is prohibited. You might need this manual in the future. Always keep it in a place where you can access it easily.
  • Page 2: Inserting Microsd Cards

    Inserting microSD cards • Always turn the power off before insert- ing or removing a microSD card. • To remove a microSD card, push it fur- ther into the slot and then pull it out. Supported recording media: microSDHC: 4 GB – 32 GB microSDXC: 64 GB –...
  • Page 3: Setting The Battery Type

    After setting all the items, select “OK” and press to complete setting the date and time. Setting the battery type Throughout these instructions use buttons according to the screen to select and confirm (execute). ✓ ▲ ▼ BACK Home Screen After setting is complete, the Home Screen will open.
  • Page 4 Recording Connecting guitars and mics To use the built-in mic for recording, set the switch to Dynamic mic Condenser 1: GND 2: HOT Guitar 3: COLD...
  • Page 5: Selecting Tracks For Recording

    Selecting tracks for recording Press to cycle through the input sources that can be assigned to the track. Press to return to the Home Screen. Input source Explanation Use when nothing is connected (when not recording) INPUT A Use when connecting guitars or dynamic mics INPUT A Use when connecting condenser mics INPUT B...
  • Page 6: Setting Effects

    ■ Connect headphones and adjust the volume Headphones Setting effects Effects can be applied to INPUT A or the built-in mic and recorded. Press to return to the Home Screen.
  • Page 7: Playing Recordings

    Setting the rhythm Press to return to the Home Screen. Item Explanation Rhythm This turns the rhythm on/off. Pattern This selects the rhythm type. Tempo This sets the tempo. Volume This adjusts the volume. Pre Count This turns the precount on/off. Recording Operation Operation when...
  • Page 8: Adjusting The Mix

    Adjusting the mix and bouncing Adjusting the mix ■ Adjust EQ and panning Press to return to the Home Screen. Item Explanation High This boosts or cuts high frequencies. Middle This boosts or cuts mid-range frequencies. This boosts or cuts low frequencies. This sets the left-right sound position.
  • Page 9: Bouncing Tracks

    Bouncing tracks Tracks 1–4 can be combined in a BOUNCE track. Quick Bounce and Real Time Bounce options are available. Item Explanation Quick Bounce This can quickly combine tracks 1–4 in the BOUNCE track. Real Time Bounce This allows faders to be used to adjust levels while bouncing tracks 1–4 to the BOUNCE track. Clearing tracks 1–4 makes additional re- cording possible.
  • Page 10: Names Of Parts

    Names of parts Display TRACK/FUNCTION buttons Faders INPUT button EFFECT button RHYTHM button BOUNCE/UNDO buttons Search backward/forward buttons Stop/Play/Record buttons INPUT A/built-in mic switch Built-in mic INPUT A/B Headphone/LINE OUT jack VOLUME buttons USB port (Type-C) microSD card slot POWER button Battery cover Tripod socket...
  • Page 11: Other Functions

    Built-in mic sound is distorted to work with this unit. → Use the R4 farther away from the sound source. Not recognized by computer when connected → Use a USB cable that supports data transfer.
  • Page 12 Recording from copyrighted sources, including CDs, records, tapes, live performances, video works and broadcasts, without per- mission of the copyright holder for any purpose other than personal use is prohibited by law. ZOOM CORPORATION will not assume any responsibility related to infringements of copyrights.

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