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User Guide

Safety and Operation
Precautions must be read
before using this unit.
Q8
© 2015 ZOOM CORPORATION
Copying or reproduction of this User Guide in
part or in whole without permission is prohibited.

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide Safety and Operation Precautions must be read before using this unit. © 2015 ZOOM CORPORATION Copying or reproduction of this User Guide in part or in whole without permission is prohibited.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Playing recordings ........ 28 Contents ..........1 Parts and their functions ......2 Deleting recordings ......31 Mic overview ........... 5 Mixer Screen settings ......32 Connecting mics to Inputs 1 and 2 ..7 Headphones/line and HDMI output ..40 USB connections ........

  • Page 3: Parts And Their Functions

    Parts and their functions Left side (Can be changed) Mic attachment (sold separately) Input volume 1 UNLOCK button Speaker PLAY/PAUSE button Input POWER Track volume 2 buttons button MIC GAIN adjustment knob XY mic button...
  • Page 4 Parts and their functions (continued) Front Opening and closing the LCD screen Video recording Display Lens Back 1 : GND 2 : HOT 3 : COLD Headphones jack Input 1 TIP : HOT jack Charging LED RING : COLD USB port Input 2 SLEEVE : GND jack...
  • Page 5 Right side Battery cover NOTE Connecting the battery Slide the battery cover down to remove it. Install the battery as shown in the illustration and reattach the battery cover.

  • Page 6: Mic Overview

    Mic overview The XY mic included with the can be swapped with another mic attachment according to your need. Raising the mic While pressing the UNLOCK button, raise the mic until it reaches the fixed position. Lowering the mic While pressing the UNLOCK button, lower the mic. CAUTION Do not force the mic arm without pushing the UNLOCK button.
  • Page 7 Attaching the mic Attach the mic to the main unit and push it into place until it locks. Disconnecting the mic While pressing the buttons on the left and right sides of the mic, pull it out of the main unit. CAUTION the main unit.

  • Page 8: Connecting Mics To Inputs 1 And 2

    Connecting mics to Inputs 1 and 2 You can connect mics, mixers and other devices to the Inputs 1 and 2. The L/R input from the XY mic and Inputs 1/2 can be used together to record up to 4 tracks at the same time.

  • Page 9: Display Overview

    Connected mic Video resolution Type of connected mic capsule setting Remaining battery Audio quality setting charge Open Menu Screen Zoom in/out Open Playback Screen Output volume Record/stop Adjust volume of headphones/ built-in speaker Open Mixer Screen Open FILE list Phantom power...
  • Page 10 Display overview (continued) Playback screen File name Name of video file playing Main Screen Remaining battery Return to Main Screen charge Audio switch Select the audio played Output volume (only appears for files recorded Adjust volume of headphones/ using MOV+WAV or built-in speaker MULTI AUDIO) Delete...
  • Page 11 Mixer Screen Mic option Input1/2 shared settings Set according to the mic type Settings that affect both Inputs 1 and 2 (stereo link, phantom power, pad) (shown only when using compatible mics) Pan knobs Adjust audio left-right Return to balance Main Screen Level faders LO CUT...

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery Turn the off. Connect a USB power source (running computer or ZOOM AD-17 AC adapter (sold separately)). the back of the will stay lit. After charging completes, disconnect the cable from the USB power source. become unlit.

  • Page 13: Turning The Power On And Off

    Turning the power ON and OFF Turning the power ON Open the LCD. Press Display Turning the power OFF Press and hold...

  • Page 14: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the date and time If the date and time are set, the recorder can add the recording date and time to files. On the menu screen, touch In the sub menu, touch "Set Date". Touch an item to be changed to select it, and touch to set the current date and time.

  • Page 15: Formatting Sd Cards

    Formatting SD cards You should format SD cards for use with the On the menu screen, touch Touch In the sub menu, touch "SD Card". In the sub menu, touch "Format". On the confirmation screen, touch "Yes". to the SD Card menu. SD Card menu will reopen.

  • Page 16: Recording Mode Overview

    Recording mode overview can save individual unmixed audio files at the same time as video files. Use the RECORDING MODE menu to change the recording mode. (See "Recording mode settings" on page 25.) MOV mode Video Mic capsule Mixer Video file ZOOM0001.MOV Input 1 Input 2...
  • Page 17 MOV+WAV mode files. Video Video file Mixer ZOOM0001.MOV Audio file Mic capsule ZOOM0001_LR.WAV Stereo link: ON Stereo link: OFF Input 1 ZOOM0001_INPUT1.WAV Input 2 ZOOM0001_INPUT12.WAV ZOOM0001_INPUT2.WAV NOTE...
  • Page 18 Recording mode overview (continued) STEREO AUDIO mode Mic capsule Mixer Audio file ZOOM0001.WAV Input 1 Input 2...
  • Page 19 MULTI AUDIO mode Audio file Mic capsule ZOOM0001.WAV Stereo link: ON Stereo link: OFF Input 1 ZOOM0001_INPUT1.WAV Input 2 ZOOM0001_INPUT12.WAV ZOOM0001_INPUT2.WAV NOTE...

  • Page 20: Selecting Tracks To Record

    Selecting tracks to record Press the buttons of the tracks that you want to record. NOTE and you will be able to monitor the signals input on To record Inputs 1/2 as a stereo file (stereo link), press both of their track buttons at the same time. NOTE NOTE...
  • Page 21 NOTE File names when recording in MOV+WAV mode Description Stereo file Mono file Mono file Stereo file File names when recording in MULTI AUDIO mode their names. Description Stereo file Mono file Mono file Stereo file Description Stereo file Description Mono file Mono file Description...

  • Page 22: Adjusting Recording Levels

    Adjusting recording levels You can adjust the recording level manually. Input 1/2 When using the XY mic, turn on the mic. When using Inputs 1/2, turn on the left side of this recorder. Adjust the level so that the recording and track key LEDs do not blink even when loud sounds are input.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Angle Of View

    Adjusting the angle of view You can set the digital zoom to one of five levels. Touch on the Main Screen. : Zoom in. Close in on the central subject. : Zoom out. Record more of the scene.

  • Page 24: Recording

    Recording From the Main Screen, you can start recording video by pressing a single button. After preparing to record, press the lens lights red. To end recording, press again. NOTE...

  • Page 25: Audio Monitoring Settings

    Audio monitoring settings You can monitor audio being recorded with video through the headphones jack. Connect headphones or other audio equipment to the headphones jack on the back of the recorder. To adjust the monitoring volume, touch on the display. In the sub menu, touch After completing the setting, touch to close the...

  • Page 26: Recording Mode Settings

    Recording mode settings You can change the type of files created, video recording resolution and frame rate, and audio quality, for example. Increasing the video resolution decreases the possible recording time. On the menu screen, touch In the sub menu, touch the item that you want to set.
  • Page 27 Setting Resolution second Large Record scenes with fast movement. Save SD card space and record scenes with fast movement. Save SD card space. Small Setting Large important. card space. Small NOTE...

  • Page 28: Camera Settings

    Camera settings You can change the camera settings to suit the video recording conditions. On the menu screen, touch In the sub menu, touch the setting value. After completing the setting, touch to close the submenu. CAMERA Setting Concert Lighting Night Best setting for night and other dark situations.

  • Page 29: Playing Recordings

    Playing recordings This unit can play recorded videos. Press or touch on the Main Screen. the buttons again. To play a different file, press or touch the screen, and then touch To stop playback, touch Other operations recording Jump Pause when paused.
  • Page 30 Playing recordings (continued) Changing the playback position Touch the playback position bar and slide it to the position you want. Remove your finger from the screen to start playback from that position. Selecting the audio played Touch on the playback screen. In the sub menu, touch the audio file to play.
  • Page 31 Playing files from the list Touch on the Main Screen or touch the menu. Touch the file to play back. To stop playback, touch Change page...

  • Page 32: Deleting Recordings

    Deleting recordings You can delete videos to increase the open space on the media. Touch on the FILE list screen. to change the screen. Touch a video to select it for deletion. videos. Touch On the confirmation screen, touch "Yes". NOTE on a video playback screen to delete that video.

  • Page 33: Mixer Screen Settings

    Mixer Screen settings Using the Mixer Screen On the Main Screen, touch Touch the function you want to set. Changing values Changing settings where you can change the setting. to restore the default value. Selecting from lists...
  • Page 34 Mixer Screen settings (continued) Adjusting levels and panning Levels On the Mixer Screen, touch the fader for the channel that you want to adjust. In the sub menu that appears, touch move the slider to adjust it. After completing the setting, touch to close the submenu.
  • Page 35 Making settings for different mic types For the LR channel inputs, you can make specific settings according to the type of mic capsule connected to the Mic capsule that supports plug-in power to the MS mic capsule NOTE during recording.
  • Page 36 Mixer Screen settings (continued) Stereo link setting Touch the shared setting area for Inputs 1/2 on the Mixer Screen. Change the "INPUT 1/2 Stereo Link" setting in the submenu. After completing the setting, touch to close the submenu. NOTE...
  • Page 37 Phantom power Touch the shared setting icons for Inputs 1/2 on the Mixer Screen. In the sub menu, change the "INPUT 1/2 Phantom" setting to the voltage you want the unit to supply. After completing the setting, touch to close the submenu.
  • Page 38 Mixer Screen settings (continued) EXT MS MATRIX Press the track buttons for Inputs 1/2 at the same time to activate the stereo link. Touch on the Mixer Screen. Change the "EXT MS Matrix" setting in the submenu that opens. Setting After completing the setting, touch to close the submenu.
  • Page 39 PLUGIN POWER Touch "PLUGIN POWER" on the Mixer Screen. NOTE DYNAMICS On the Mixer Screen, touch the "DYNAMICS" button for the channel that you want to adjust. Change the "DYNAMICS" setting in the submenu that opens. After completing the setting, touch to close the submenu.
  • Page 40 Mixer Screen settings (continued) LO CUT (low-frequency cut) On the Mixer Screen, touch the "LO CUT" button for the channel that you want to adjust. Change the "lo cut" setting in the submenu that opens. After completing the setting, touch to close the submenu.

  • Page 41: Headphones/Line And Hdmi Output

    Headphones/line and HDMI output Headphones/line output Connect headphones or audio equipment to the headphones jack using a stereo mini plug cable. Start video playback on the HDMI output video recordings in high definition. Connect the HDMI jack with a TV using an HDMI cable (commercially-available).

  • Page 42: Usb Connections

    USB connections By connecting with a computer or iPad using a USB cable, you can use this recorder as a card reader or USB mic, as well as to stream audio and video as a web camera. Using as a card reader or USB mic (computer/iPad) On the menu screen, touch Touch (CARD READER) or...
  • Page 43 Using as a web camera (computer) NOTE Connect the to a computer using a USB cable, and touch on the menu screen. Touch (WebCam). In the sub menu, touch "PC/MAC" or "PC/MAC using battery power". On the confirmation screen, touch "WebCam". Use the as a web camera for computer streaming and other applications.

  • Page 44: Lcd Rotation And File List

    LCD Rotation and FILE list LCD ROTATION On the menu screen, touch In the sub menu, touch the setting value. Touch to return to the menu screen. Setting Unlock Lock FILE list On the menu screen, touch to change the screen. Touch a thumbnail.

  • Page 45: System Settings

    System settings Make settings related to the system. On the menu screen, touch In the sub menu, touch the item that you want to set. to show hidden items. In the sub menu, touch the setting value. Touch to return to the menu screen. Setting Set Date Beep...

  • Page 46: Updating The Firmware

    Updating the firmware Update the firmware version when necessary. NOTE Copy the file for updating the firmware to the root directory on the SD card. Insert the SD card into the unit’s card slot. While pressing and holding , press until the unit starts and the firmware update screen opens.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you think that the is operating strangely, check the following items first. Recording/playback trouble USB connection trouble There is no sound or output is very quiet When the USB port is connected to a Check the connections to your monitoring computer, an error message related to system and its volume setting.

  • Page 48: Specifications

    Specifications Recording media Image sensor Lens Image functions Display Output connector Mini B type <Operation as audio interface> Power supply Recharging times Battery operation time...

  • Page 49: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Something that could cause serious injury or death WARNING Something that could cause injury or damage to the equipment CAUTION Other symbols used An action that is mandatory An action that is prohibited WARNING country or other region where the electrical voltage differs Operation using an AC adapter Alterations Do not open the case or modify the product.

  • Page 50: Usage Precautions

    Cleaning wrung out well to wipe it. Breakdown and malfunction connect other cables. Contact the store where you bought the unit or ZOOM service with the following informa address and telephone number. Copyrights erty of their respective companies.

  • Page 51: Warnings And Requests Regarding Safe Battery Use

    Warnings and requests regarding safe battery use Carefully read the following warnings in order to avoid serious injuries, burns, fires and other problems caused by leaking, heat generation, combustion, rupture or accidental swal- lowing. DANGER ditions. Do not recharge in conditions like these. Do not charge or use a battery that is wet.
  • Page 52 (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM ZOOM CORPORATION...

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