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- Page 1 Handy Video Recorder User Guide Safety and Operation Precautions must be read before using the unit. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...
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Page 2: Items Included With This Product
(this document) HandyShare software for video editing and sharing To install HandyShare on your computer, connect the Q3HD to the computer and double-click the HandyShare installer on the included SD card. If your computer does not already have QuickTime installed, follow the instructions that appear on your screen after starting the HandyShare installer. -
Page 3: Part Functions
Part functions ■ Parts of the unit Appears when the Shows the sound lo-cut filter is active. quality when recording video or audio. Shows the The icon shows recording level. the recording destination where the video or audio recording is saved. Shows the current operation status. - Page 4 Part functions (continued) ■ Parts of the unit These stereo mics pickup sound in a field of about 120º in front of the unit. View video and various information. Open various setting menus. Delete recorded Play and pause video and audio. recorded video and audio.
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Page 5: Inserting Batteries
Turn the power ON/OFF. Output sound to headphones or external equipment. Insert an SD or SDHC card into A ZOOM AD-14 this slot. AC adapter (sold separately) can be connected here. Output analog video and audio to a TV, for example. -
Page 6: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the date and time This is used for video and audio recording information, so set it accurately before recording. Press to open the Main Menu. to select SETTING press to select and press Set Date to set the current date and time, and press After formatting completes, the SETTING... -
Page 7: Formatting An Sd Card
Formatting an SD card Format an SD card to make it compatible with the Q3HD. Warning: formatting a card will permanently erase all data on it. Press to open the Main Menu. to select SETTING press to select and press SD Format to select "... -
Page 8: Reducing Noise
Turning operation sounds on or off The output of beeping sounds from the Q3HD speaker at startup and during operation can be turned on or off. Press to open the Main Menu. to select SETTING press to select and press... -
Page 9: Adjusting The Recording Level
Adjusting the recording level By changing the recording sensitivity, you can record both quiet sounds and loud band performances at the optimal level. Set the MIC GAIN switch according to the recording conditions. Low sensitivity Band performances and concerts High sensitivity Field recordings AUTO Automatic sensitivity adjustment... -
Page 10: Setting The Image Quality
Setting video-recording lighting You can set the camera sensitivity to suit the video recording conditions. This allows the unit to record video optimally even in dark places or on stages with bright lights. Press to open the Main Menu. to select SCENE and press to select the mode and... -
Page 11: Setting The Sound Quality
Setting the sound quality You can set the sound quality to use when recording video or audio. The amount of recording time available decreases as the sound quality is increased. Press to open the Main Menu. to select SOUND press to open the menu. - Page 12 We recommend using cards that are Class 4 or faster. Information about SD cards that can be used with this unit can be found at www.zoom.co.jp. • Even if no SD/SDHC card is in the unit, video can be recorded to the built- in memory (64 MB).
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Page 13: Playing Recordings
• Adjust volume • Press and hold during playback to search backward/forward. • Press to pause during playback and restart when paused. NOTE Only files that have been recorded with the Q3HD can be played back. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals... -
Page 14: Erasing Recordings
Erasing recordings You can erase recorded video and audio files to increase the amount of open space on the media card. Press while the file that you want to erase is playing. • If you press this when on the main operation screen, the last recorded or played file will be selected to be erased. - Page 15 ■ Erasing multiple recordings at the same time Press when on the main operation screen or while playing to open the “Delete this file?” confirmation screen. Press again to open the video selection screen to select a recording that you want to erase and press Repeat Step 2 as many times as necessary to select other files that you want to erase.
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Page 16: Editing Recordings
Editing recordings Recorded video and audio files can be divided and trimmed. Press to open the Main Menu. to select FILE press Thumbnails of the recorded files are shown. Use to select a file that you want to edit and press The editing menu opens. - Page 17 DIVIDE Change the point where the file will be divided Play/pause Confirm the point where the file will be divided TRIM (partial deletion) Move trim points to set how much of the file to delete at its beginning and end Switch between the begin- ning and end trim points Play/pause Confirm the trim points...
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Page 18: Connecting External Devices
Connecting external devices This unit can be connected to various external devices as needed. ■ Connect to a computer (via USB) to edit and save files and upload them to video sharing sites With this unit’s power off, connect its built-in USB connector to a computer running Windows or Macintosh. - Page 19 Caution The Q3HD HDMI connector is a Type C Mini connector. When using an HDMI cable (purchased separately), be sure to use a High Speed HDMI (category 2) cable with a Type C Mini connector on one end and a connector that matches your TV’s HDMI input on the other.
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Page 20: Viewing Information
Viewing information You can check the firmware version and remaining recordable memory. Press to open the Main Menu. to select INFO press Check the information. When you are done checking, press Resetting the unit The unit can be reset to the settings, including SCENE and video and audio quality, it had when it was shipped from the factory. -
Page 21: Upgrading The Firmware Version
INFORMATION • The latest version of the firmware can be down- loaded from www.zoom.co.jp. Copy the file for upgrading the firmware to the SD card. Insert the SD card into the unit’s card slot. While pressing and holding... -
Page 22: Safety And Operation Precautions
Observe the following precautions to use this unit safely. ■ Power and batteries • Use only the ZOOM AD-14 (DC 5V/1A/center plus) AC adapter (sold separately). • Unplug the AC adapter when the unit will not be used for a long time. - Page 23 FCC regulation warning (for the 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.
- Page 24 ZOOM CORPORATION 4-4-3 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 Japan Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals Copying or reproduction of this document in part or in whole without permission is prohibited. Q3HD-5000-1...