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H8
Handy Recorder
Operation Manual
You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use.
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  • Page 1 Operation Manual You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use. © 2020 ZOOM CORPORATION Copying or reprinting this manual in part or in whole without permission is prohibited. Product names, registered trademarks and company names in this document are the property of their respective companies. All trademarks and registered trademarks in this document are for identification purposes only and are not intended to infringe on the copyrights of their respective owners.
  • Page 2: Notes About This Operation Manual

    ◎ The SD, SDHC and SDXC logos are trademarks. ◎ The Bluetooth® word mark and logo are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and these marks are used under license by Zoom Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names are the property of their re- spective companies.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notes about this Operation Manual ……………………… 2 Recording with the MUSIC app …………………………… 56 Display overview …………………………………………………… 56 overview …………………………………………………………… 5 Creating new projects …………………………………………… 58 apps ……………………………………………………………………… 5 Opening existing projects ……………………………………… 60 Functions of parts …………………………………………………… 8 Recording …………………………………………………………………...
  • Page 4 Using the tuner ………………………………………………… 114 Tuning guitars ……………………………………………………… 114 Changing the tuner type ……………………………………… 115 Setting the standard pitch of the tuner …………… 116 Using flat tunings ………………………………………………… 117 Using Guitar Lab ……………………………………………… 119 Connecting Guitar Lab ………………………………………… 119 Disconnecting Guitar Lab …………………………………… 119 Setting the date and time …………………………………...
  • Page 5: Overview

    overview apps includes three recording apps designed for different types of recording. FIELD app Use this when field recording with the XY mic. This app is also good for capturing sound for movies and videos as well as recording live concerts, for exam- ple, using external mics.
  • Page 6 MUSIC app Use this when making music. In addition to punch-in/out functions for vocals and instruments, this app can also mix down multiple tracks with level and panning settings. Use example...
  • Page 7 PODCAST app This app is good for preparing audio materials for podcasts as well as live streaming. Sound pads can be used to play jingles and special effects, for example, with a single touch. Use example...
  • Page 8: Functions Of Parts

    Functions of parts █ Front ❶ Mic input volume L/R ❼ Mic capsule ❽ Track buttons/indicators ❷ Mic track button 1/2/3/4/A/B ❸ PAD switch 1 ❸ PAD switch 2 ❹ Input volume 1/3/A ❹ Input volume 2/4/B ❺ Hi-Z switch A ❺...
  • Page 9 ❽ Track buttons/indicators 1/2/3/4/A/B These turn input tracks on and off. They also light red and green to show track status. They blink rapidly when input sound levels are high. ❾ STOP/HOME button Press to stop file playback and to open the Home Screen or the top screen of an app. PLAY/PAUSE button Press to start/pause playback of recorded files.
  • Page 10 By using Guitar Lab on a computer, you can also manage patches and edit and add effects, for example. A dedicated AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17) can also be connected here to use AC power. ❹...
  • Page 11 █ Back ❶ Mic connector cap attachment points ❷ Tripod mounting threads ❸ Battery compartment cover ❶ Mic connector cap attachment points Use these when attaching a mic connector cap. ❷ Tripod mounting threads Use these screw threads to attach a tripod (not included). ❸...
  • Page 12: Mic Capsule Overview

    Mic capsule overview 90° 120° includes a mic capsule (XY mic). The XY mic capsule has two crossing directional mics. By rotating the individual mics, the width of audio capture can be switched from 90º to 120º. Features: Since these mics have large diaphragms, they can record a range of frequencies from low to high with good stereo placement while capturing sounds in the center clearly.
  • Page 13: Touchscreen Operation Overview

    Touchscreen operation overview Tap, swipe and slide on the touchscreen to make settings and select functions to adjust. Home Screen This appears on the touchscreen when the power is turned on. From the Home Screen, three recording applications, various settings screens and other functions can be launched.
  • Page 14 Operations on various screens Tap, swipe and slide to operate the touchscreen. Swipe Slide (touch a selection item) (touch and flick) (move while touching) Character Input Screen overview Text input box Cursor movement button Cursor movement button Keyboard...
  • Page 15 Tap ↑ Tap ABC Tap 123 NOTE The following characters can be used in project names. (space) ! # $ ' ( ) + , - 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ; = @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z [ ] ^ _ ` a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z { } ~...
  • Page 16: Making Preparations ................................................... 16 Using The Metronome

     “Setting the battery type” on page 123) Using an AC adapter Connect the cable of the dedicated ZOOM AD-17 AC adapter to the USB port. Plug the dedicated AC adapter into an outlet. HINT • A 5V mobile battery (commercially-available) can also be connected.
  • Page 17: Inserting Sd Cards ......................................................... 17 Recording Additional Files

    Inserting SD cards SD card slot on lower left side Turn the power off and then open the SD card slot cover. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot. To remove an SD card, push it further into the slot and then pull it out. NOTE •...
  • Page 18: Turning The Power On/Off ............................................. 18 Mixing Projects

    Turning the power off Keep sliding toward until the ZOOM logo appears. NOTE • If “No Card!” appears on the display, confirm that an SD card is inserted properly. • If “Card Protected!” appears on the display, the SD card write-protection is enabled. Slide the lock switch on the SD card to disable write-protection.
  • Page 19: Setting The Display Language

    Setting the display language (first time starting up) The first time you turn the power on after purchase, set the touchscreen display language when the LANGUAGE Screen opens. Tap the language you want to set. HINT The display language can be changed later using Home Screen > Language. ( →  “Setting the language shown”...
  • Page 20: Connecting ..................................................................... 20 Using Sound Pads

    Connecting Connection examples Video recording (using the FIELD app to record audio) Lavalier mic Shotgun Ambient mic Receiver Receiver Ambient mic Band recording in a studio (using the MUSIC app to record audio) Vocal mic Drum mic Electric bass Electric guitar Keyboard...
  • Page 21: Connecting/Disconnecting The Xy Mic

    Podcasting (using the PODCAST app to record audio) Portable music player, etc. Headphones Mics Connecting/disconnecting the XY mic Connecting the XY mic Remove the protective caps from the and the mic capsule.
  • Page 22 While pressing the buttons on the sides of the mic, connect it to the main unit, inserting it completely. Disconnecting the XY mic While pressing the buttons on the sides of the mic, pull it out of the main unit. NOTE •...
  • Page 23: Connecting Mics, Instruments, Mixers And Other Equipment

    Connecting mics, instruments, mixers and other equipment can record up to 12 tracks at once. These include up to 4 tracks of input from a mic capsule, Inputs 1–4, A and B, and a stereo mix of these with L/R tracks (2 tracks). Mics can be connected to Inputs 1–4 and instruments can be connected to Inputs A and B, for example, and recorded to corresponding input tracks 1–4, A and B.
  • Page 24 Input A Input B Hi-Z switches A/B Connecting mixers and similar devices Connect XLR cables from keyboards and mixers directly to Inputs 1–4. For mixers and other devices with a rated output level of +4 dB, set the corresponding PAD switches ( ) to –20dB.
  • Page 25: Making Input And Output Settings

    Making input and output settings Making settings for input tracks Enabling tracks for recording Select which tracks to record from MIC IN, 1–4 and A/B. The MIC IN, 1–4 and A/B tracks correspond to the MIC IN, 1–4 and A/B inputs. Launch a recording app Press the buttons for the tracks that you want to record.
  • Page 26 Setting recording (input) levels Input levels can be adjusted for signals to be recorded. Turn the input volume knob ( ) for the selected track to adjust its input level. Adjust so that the peak level stays around −12 dB. Mic input volume L/R Input volume 1/3/A Input volume 2/4/B...
  • Page 27 Tap Backup Rec, and set to On.    NOTE • During backup recording, the Lo Cut and Comp/Limiter settings are not applied. • To play a backup recording file, assign a file with “_BU” added to its name to a track. Then select and play it. ( →...
  • Page 28 • When set to RAW, recording to the MIC IN tracks will occur without stereo encoding. • Stereo encoding is conducted for L/R track recording and mixdown. • The stereo width of audio in RAW format can be adjusted after recording by using ZOOM MS Decoder or other plug-in software.
  • Page 29 Setting phantom power inputs 1–4, A and B support phantom power. They can supply power at +24 V or +48 V. HINT Phantom power is a function that supplies power to devices that require an external power supply, including some condenser mics. The standard power is +48V, but some devices can operate with lower voltages. NOTE Do not use this function with devices that are not compatible with phantom power.
  • Page 30 Tap On. Setting phantom power voltage Open the Track Setting Screen in the app. Tap in the following order: • FIELD app screen > > select track • MUSIC app screen > select track > • PODCAST app screen > >...
  • Page 31 Tap +24V or +48V. HINT • When using mics and other equipment that can operate with voltages less than +48 V, selecting the lower volt- age can reduce the power consumption. • The phantom power setting is shared by all inputs. Reducing noise (low-frequency cut) The high pass filter can cut low frequencies to reduce the sound of wind, vocal pops and other noise.
  • Page 32 Slide the knob up and down to set the desired cutoff frequency. NOTE This will not affect backup recording data. HINT This can be set to Off or 10–240 Hz. Comp/Limiter/Gate The compressor can be used to reduce input signals with levels that are too high and raise signals that are too low.
  • Page 33 █ Selecting the compressor, limiter or noise gate Open the Track Setting Screen in the app. Tap in the following order: • FIELD app screen > > select track • MUSIC app screen > select track > • PODCAST app screen > >...
  • Page 34 █ Setting the threshold This sets the base level from which the limiter operates. Open the Track Setting Screen in the app. Tap in the following order: • FIELD app screen > > select track • MUSIC app screen > select track > •...
  • Page 35 HINT • This can be set from −16 to −2 dBFS for the compressor and limiter. • This can be set from −80 to −2 dBFS for the noise gate. █ Setting the attack time This sets the amount of time until compression starts after the input signal exceeds the threshold. Open the Track Setting Screen in the app.
  • Page 36 Slide the slider to adjust the time. HINT This can be set from 1 to 4 ms. █ Setting the release time This sets the amount of time until compression stops after the input signal goes below the threshold. Open the Track Setting Screen in the app. Tap in the following order: •...
  • Page 37 NOTE Release Time cannot be set if Type is set to Off. Slide the slider to adjust the time. HINT • Limiter operation is linked for tracks that have stereo link enabled. If the signal for either linked channel reaches the threshold, the limiter will operate on both tracks. Adjusting input signal monitoring balance using fader and pan settings The level and panning of each input signal when monitoring can be adjusted.
  • Page 38 Select Fader or Pan. Slide parameters up and down to change their settings. • Fader can be set to Mute or in a range of −48.0 dB – +10.0 dB (by 0.5 dB) to adjust the input signal level. • Pan can be set to L100 – L1, Center, or R1 – R100 to adjust the left-right sound balance. Enabling stereo linking By enabling stereo tracks (stereo links), inputs can be handled as stereo sounds.
  • Page 39 Tap On. HINT While pressing a track button, pressing the adjacent button (1 and 2, 3 and 4, or A and B) will stereo link those tracks, making a stereo track and creating stereo files on the SD card. Do the same thing to end a stereo link.
  • Page 40: Setting The Headphone Output Level

    Setting the headphone output level Use headphones, for example, to monitor input/playback sounds and adjust levels (volume). HINT • Monitoring with the speaker is possible during playback. • If a cable is connected to the LINE OUT or PHONE OUT jack, sound will not be output from the speaker.
  • Page 41: Adjusting Connected Equipment Levels (Playing Test Tones)

    Adjusting connected equipment levels (playing test tones) The line output level can be adjusted. Test tones can be played in order to adjust the level for a digital SLR camera or other device. Minimize the input volume of the other device. Use an audio cable to connect the external mic jack of the other device with the LINE OUT jack.
  • Page 42 HINT This can be set from −40 to 0 dB. Make small adjustments to the input volume of the other device. While checking the audio level meter of the connected device, make adjustments to the input gain of that device until the audio signal level is about −12 dB. Test Tone.
  • Page 43: Recording With The Field App

    Recording with the FIELD app Display overview ❻ Time ❼ Progress display ❽ Remaining battery charge ❶ Recording/playback project name Empty Full ❷ Status icon ❾ Headphone/speaker volume button ❸ Level meters ❹ Track numbers ❿ Clipping indicators ❺ REW/FF buttons ⓫...
  • Page 44 Mark positions are shown above the progress bar. Slide ▼ to change the playback position. ❽ Remaining battery charge This shows the remaining battery charge. When the remaining battery charge becomes low, replace the bat- teries ( → 16) or connect an AC adapter ( →  “Using batteries”...
  • Page 45: Recording

    Recording Recording process Recording follows the process shown below. • Use batteries or an AC adapter • Insert an SD card • Connect the XY mic Prepare to • Connect mics, instruments, mixers and other equipment record • Turn the power on •...
  • Page 46 Set the recording format The following formats can be set. They are shown in order of audio quality (from low to high) and file size (from small to large). Setting Explanation MP3 128 kbps The sampling frequency is 44.1 kHz. MP3 192 kbps The higher the bit rate is, the better the audio quality will be.
  • Page 47: Playing Recordings

    HINT Files are automatically saved at regular intervals during recording. If the power is interrupted or another prob- lem occurs during recording, an affected file can be restored to normal by playing the automatically saved file with the Playing recordings Press Playback operations Operation...
  • Page 48: Recording Automatically

    Recording automatically Recording can be started and stopped automatically in response to the input level. Tap Auto Rec. Tap On/Off.
  • Page 49 Tap Start or Start & Stop. Return to the top screen of the FIELD app, and press This will start automatic recording standby. HINT • Pressing again will start recording immediately. • Press to end recording standby or stop recording. Setting automatic recording start/stop levels...
  • Page 50 Tap Auto Rec. Tap Start & Stop Level. Slide Start Level and Stop Level left and right to set their levels. • The red line shows the recording start level, and the blue line shows the recording stop level. Recording will start automatically when the input level exceeds the set start level. Recording will stop automatically when the input level becomes lower than the set stop level.
  • Page 51 Setting the automatic recording stop time This sets the time until recording stops automatically after the input level becomes lower than the set stop level. Tap Auto Rec. Tap Auto Stop Time. Slide the knob to set the level.
  • Page 52: Capturing Audio Before Recording Starts (Pre-Recording)

    HINT • This can be set from 0 to 5 seconds. • After stopping recording automatically, automatic recording standby starts. Capturing audio before recording starts (pre-recording) The input signal is always buffered for a set amount of time, so it can be captured for up to 6 seconds before is pushed (pre-recording).
  • Page 53: Enabling The Sound Marker Function

    Recording format Maximum pre-recording time MP3 128 kbps MP3 192 kbps MP3 320 kbps WAV 44.1 kHz/16 bit 6 seconds WAV 44.1 kHz/24 bit WAV 48 kHz/16 bit WAV 48 kHz/24 bit WAV 96 kHz/16 bit 3 seconds WAV 96 kHz/24 bit Enabling the sound marker function Half-second tone signals (sound markers) can be output from the output jacks (PHONE OUT and LINE OUT) when recording is started and stopped.
  • Page 54: Recording L/R Tracks ................................................... 54 Checking Sd Card Information

    Tap On. NOTE Be careful with the volume if you are monitoring the input sound with headphones, for example. Recording L/R tracks During recording, a stereo file can be created based on the mix from the internal mixer. Tap Track L/R On/Off.
  • Page 55 Set it to On.
  • Page 56: Recording With The Music App

    Recording with the MUSIC app Display overview ❽ Progress ❾ Remaining battery charge ❼ Time ❶ Recording/playback display project name Empty Full ❿ Headphone/speaker ❷ Status icon volume button ❸ Clipping indicators ❹ Level meters ❺ Faders ⓫ Track display switching button ❻...
  • Page 57 ❼ Time display Current elapsed recording/playback time ❽ Progress bar This shows the current playback location. Slide ▼ to change the playback position. ❾ Remaining battery charge This shows the remaining battery charge. When the remaining battery charge becomes low, replace the bat- teries ( →...
  • Page 58: Creating New Projects

    Creating new projects manages recording and playback data in units called projects. Tap New Project. Tap Rec Format.
  • Page 59 Tap a format. The following formats can be set. Setting Explanation WAV 44.1 kHz/16 bit WAV 44.1 kHz/24 bit The higher the sampling frequency (kHz) and bit rate (bit) are, the better the audio quality will be. WAV 48 kHz/16 bit WAV 48 kHz/24 bit NOTE Effects can only be used when the recording format is 44.1 kHz/16 bit or 44.1 kHz/24 bit.
  • Page 60: Opening Existing Projects

    Opening existing projects Tap Projects. Tap … for the project you want to open. Tap Select. Tap Execute.
  • Page 61: Recording

    Recording Recording process Recording follows the process shown below. • Use batteries or an AC adapter • Insert an SD card • Connect the XY mic Prepare to • Connect mics, instruments, mixers and other equipment record • Turn the power on •...
  • Page 62 Recording Press on the MUSIC app screen. This will start recording standby. Press This starts recording. Press to pause. Press to stop. NOTE If the file size exceeds 2 GB during recording, a new file will be created automatically in the same project and recording will continue without pause.
  • Page 63: Playing Recordings

    Playing recordings Press Playback operations Operation Touchscreen/button operation Search forward/backward Slide left/right. Pause/resume playback Press Stop Press HINT • Slide the progress bar left/right to change the playback position. • During playback, press track buttons to switch between playing back (lit green) and muted (unlit). •...
  • Page 64: Using Effects

    Using effects There are 76 types of effects that can be used. Tap the desired track button. EFFECT. This opens the Effect Screen. Refer to “Using effects” ( →  page 89) for setting procedures and other details. NOTE Effects can only be used when the recording format is 44.1 kHz/16 bit or 44.1 kHz/24 bit.
  • Page 65 Using the metronome has a metronome with a precount function. Metronome settings are saved separately with each project. Tap Metronome. This opens the Metronome Settings Screen.
  • Page 66 Setting when the metronome sounds Tap Click on the Metronome Settings Screen. Tap a condition to select it. (See the table below.) Condition (setting) Explanation The metronome does not make sound. Rec And Play The metronome sounds during recording and playback. Rec only The metronome sounds only during recording.
  • Page 67 Selecting the metronome pattern Tap Pattern on the Metronome Settings Screen. Tap a pattern to select it. HINT This can be set to 0/4, 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 8/4 or 6/8. Setting the precount A metronome count can be sounded before starting recording/playback. Tap Pre Count on the Metronome Settings Screen.
  • Page 68 Tap a setting to select it. (See the table below.) Select a setting from below. Setting Explanation No precount will sound. Before recording/playback, the precount will sound for the set 1–8 number of times (1–8). Before recording/playback, the precount will sound as shown below. Special Setting the metronome tempo Tap Tempo on the Metronome Settings Screen.
  • Page 69 HINT • This can be set from 40 to 250. • The tempo set here will be shared by the effects. Setting the metronome volume Tap Level on the Metronome Settings Screen. Slide the level slider up and down to set the desired volume. HINT This can be set from 0 to 10.
  • Page 70 Assigning files to tracks Recording data from tracks in other projects and backup recording track data can be freely assigned to tracks and checked during playback. Changing files assigned to tracks Tap the desired track button. Track Setting. Tap File Assign.
  • Page 71 Tap Assign. Tap the file to assign. Tap Assign. NOTE When a file is assigned from another project, it will be copied into the currently selected project.
  • Page 72 Removing file assignments from tracks Tap the button for the track to change. Track Setting. Tap File Assign. Tap Clear.
  • Page 73 Tap Execute. Recording additional files When Punching In/Out is Off, new files are always recorded. When Punching In/Out is On parts of already recorded tracks can be partially re-recorded. Tap Punching In/Out. Set it to Off or On. Setting Explanation Always record new files.
  • Page 74 Recording new files Tap Punching In/Out and set to Off. Repeatedly press the track buttons for tracks to rerecord until they light red. Press This will start recording standby. Press This starts recording. Press to stop. Rerecording parts of tracks Punching in/out is a function that can be used to rerecord parts of already recorded tracks.
  • Page 75 Mixing projects Adjusting track levels Slide track faders up and down to adjust track levels. HINT This can be set from −∞ to +10 dB. Adjusting other settings Tap the desired track button. Slide knobs up and down to adjust them, and tap the buttons.
  • Page 76 Parameter Explanation • This adjusts the boost/cut of low-frequency equalization. • Type: shelving EQ Low* • Gain range: −12 dB – +12 dB • Frequency: 100 Hz • This adjusts the boost/cut of mid-frequency equalization. • Type: peaking EQ Mid* •...
  • Page 77 Tap the LR track button. LR will become red. Press This will start recording standby. Press This starts recording. Press to stop.
  • Page 78: Recording With The Podcast App

    Recording with the PODCAST app Display overview ❻ Remaining battery charge ❹ Time ❺ Progress display Empty Full ❶ Recording/playback project name ❼ Headphone/speaker volume button ❷ Status icon ❽ Clipping indicators ❾ Pad Level ❸ Sound pads ❿ Level meters ⓫...
  • Page 79 ❽ Clipping indicators If a clipping indicator lights, adjust the input level ( →  “Setting recording (input) levels” on page 26) or set the limiter ( →  “Comp/Limiter/Gate” on page 32). ❾ Pad level Use this to adjust the sound pad level. ❿...
  • Page 80: Recording

    Recording Recording process Recording follows the process shown below. • Use batteries or an AC adapter • Insert an SD card Prepare to • Connect the XY mic • Connect mics, instruments, mixers and other equipment record • Turn the power on •...
  • Page 81: Playing Recordings

    Press to stop. NOTE If the file size exceeds 2 GB during recording, a new file will be created automatically in the same project and recording will continue without pause. When this happens, numbers will be added to the ends of the file names: “_0001”...
  • Page 82 HINT • Slide the progress bar left/right to change the playback position. • During playback, press track buttons to switch between playing back (lit green) and muted (unlit). • If the selected project is not valid, an “Invalid Project!” message will appear. •...
  • Page 83 Using sound pads Audio files (WAV format) can be assigned to the sound pads. Tap one to play the assigned file. These are useful, for example, for playing effect sounds during podcasting and streaming as well as during live theater and music performances.
  • Page 84 Assigning audio files to sound pads Built-in sounds and audio files saved on an SD card can be assigned to sound pads. Tap Sound Pad Assign. Tap the number of the pad to be reassigned. Tap Preset or SD CARD.
  • Page 85 Tap the desired file.    Tap Assign. NOTE • Use a computer to store audio files for sound pad assignment in the SOUND PAD folder on the card. ( →  “Using as a card reader” on page 113) • Sound pads support the following file types. –...
  • Page 86 Making recording settings Setting the recording format Considering audio quality and file size, select the format. Tap Rec Format. Set the recording format The following formats can be set. Setting Explanation WAV 44.1 kHz/16 bit WAV 44.1 kHz/24 bit The higher the sampling frequency (kHz) and bit rate (bit) are, the better the audio quality will be.
  • Page 87 Recording L/R tracks During recording, a stereo file can be created based on the mix from the internal mixer. Tap Track L/R On/Off. Tap On.
  • Page 88 Using effects There are 76 types of effects that can be used. Select a track. Tap Effect. This opens the Effect Screen. Refer to “Using effects” ( →  page 89) for setting procedures and other details. NOTE Effects can only be used when the recording format is 44.1 kHz/16 bit or 44.1 kHz/24 bit.
  • Page 89: Using Effects

    These alter the sounds of instruments, voices and other sources. The included effects, which are equivalent to those in ZOOM multi-effects processors, can be used with a variety of instruments. Using the free Guitar Lab effect management application on a computer (Mac/Windows), you can add effects that are distributed online as well as edit and back up patch memories, for example.
  • Page 90 Tap the input icon. Select the track to use the effect on.
  • Page 91 Setting tracks to use effects from the PODCAST app screen Select a track. Tap Effect. This opens the Effect Screen.
  • Page 92 Tap the input icon. Select the track to use the effect on. Selecting patch memories and turning them on/off Tap < and > on the Effect Screen to select a patch memory. Tap On/Off.   ...
  • Page 93: Adjusting Effect Parameters

    Adjusting effect parameters Tap the effect to adjust on the Effect Screen. Adjust the effect. • Tap On/Off to change its on/off setting. • Tap Type to change the effect. • Slide parameters up and down to adjust their settings. NOTE •...
  • Page 94: Making Patch Memory Settings

    Making patch memory settings Saving patch memories Tap Patch on the Effect Screen. Tap Save. Tap the name of the save destination patch.
  • Page 95 Tap Execute. NOTE • Patch memories are not saved in projects. • 50 patch memories can be saved as settings. Changing patch names Select the patch memory with the name you want to change on the Effect Screen. Patch. Tap Patch Name.
  • Page 96 Input the patch name, and tap Enter. See "Character Input Screen overview" ( →  page 14) for how to input characters. Changing patch levels Patch on the Effect Screen. Tap Patch Level.
  • Page 97 Slide up and down to change the level.
  • Page 98: Managing Projects

    Managing projects Folder and file structure When recording with the , folders and files are created on SD cards in the following manner. Projects that are created can be used with all three apps (FIELD, MUSIC and PODCAST). (Recording and playback of 96kHz/16-bit and 96kHz/24-bit WAV files is only supported by the FIELD app.) manages recording and playback data in units called projects.
  • Page 99: Managing Projects

    Managing projects The contents of SD cards can be viewed and folders can be created. Recording/playback folders can also be set and deleted and have their information checked, for example. Project Operation Screen on an app screen. Tap Projects. The Project Operation Screen shows the folders and files on the SD card. •...
  • Page 100 Selecting the project recording/playback folder Select the folder that contains the project to be played and to use for recording projects, and return to the top screen of the app. Tap … on the Project Operation Screen. Tap Select. Tap Execute. NOTE The first project inside the selected folder will be set as the playback project.
  • Page 101 Changing folder and project names Tap … on the Project Operation Screen. Tap Rename. Input the folder/project name. See "Character Input Screen overview" ( →  page 14) for how to input characters.
  • Page 102 Checking project information Tap … on the Project Operation Screen. Tap Information.    Item Explanation Date/Time Date and time recorded Format Recording format Size Recording file size Length Recording time...
  • Page 103 Deleting folders and projects Tap … on the Project Operation Screen. Tap Delete. Tap Execute.
  • Page 104: Using As An Audio Interface

    This is a 12-in/2-out connection mode for Mac/Windows that sends Multi Track (PC/Mac) the signals of each track separately. NOTE A driver is necessary for use with Windows. Download the driver from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.co.jp/). If a Stereo Mix has been selected, skip to step 5.
  • Page 105 Tap Sample Rate, and select a sample rate.    Tap Connect. Use a USB cable to connect the with a computer or iOS/iPadOS device.
  • Page 106: Disconnecting From A Computer

    Disconnecting from a computer or iOS/iPadOS device Tap Settings on the audio interface top screen. Tap Exit. Tap Execute. Disconnect the USB cable connecting the with a computer or iOS/iPadOS device.
  • Page 107: Making Audio Interface Settings

    Making audio interface settings The following two settings can be made when using the as an audio interface. Enabling direct monitoring This directly outputs the sound being recorded through the from the before sending it to the computer or iOS/iPadOS device. This enables monitoring without latency. After connecting a computer or iOS/iPadOS device, tap on the app screen.
  • Page 108 Mixing inputs The mix balance of the inputs can be adjusted. Input signals will be sent to the computer or iOS/iPadOS device using the balance settings made here. When using a Stereo Mix setting, the mixed stereo signal will be sent. See "Adjusting input signal monitoring balance using fader and pan settings"...
  • Page 109: Managing Sd Cards

    Managing SD cards Checking SD card information The open space and size of SD cards can be checked. SD CARD on the Home Screen. Tap Information.   ...
  • Page 110: Testing Sd Card Performance

    Testing SD card performance Purchased SD cards can be tested to confirm that they can be used with the A basic test can be done quickly, while a full test examines the entire SD card. Conducting a quick test SD CARD on the Home Screen. Tap Quick Test.
  • Page 111 Conducting a full test SD CARD on the Home Screen. Tap Full Test. Select Execute. The card performance test will start. If the access rate MAX reaches 90%, the card will fail (NG). HINT Tap < to cancel the test. NOTE Even if a performance test result is "OK", there is no guarantee that writing errors will not occur.
  • Page 112: Formatting Sd Cards

    Formatting SD cards SD CARD on the Home Screen. Tap Format. Select Execute. NOTE • Before using SD cards that have just been purchased or that have been formatted on a computer, they must be formatted by the • All data previously saved on the SD card will be deleted when it is formatted. Please use caution.
  • Page 113: Using As A Card Reader

    Using as a card reader When connected to a computer, data on the SD card can be checked and copied. Connecting the with a computer SD CARD READER on the Home Screen. Use a USB cable to connect the and the computer. Disconnecting a computer from the Conduct procedures on the computer to disconnect.
  • Page 114: Using The Tuner

    Using the tuner Using the tuner function, you can tune guitars and other instruments. Tuning guitars TUNER on the Home Screen. ← Low pitch – Correct pitch – High pitch → Play the open string that you want to tune and adjust its pitch. The pitch detuning with the nearest note name or string number will be shown.
  • Page 115: Changing The Tuner Type

    Changing the tuner type TUNER on the Home Screen. Tap Type. Tap the guitar type to select it.
  • Page 116: Setting The Standard Pitch Of The Tuner

    Available tuner type settings String number/note Setting Explanation The name of the nearest note (in semitones) and the amount of Chromatic – – – – – – – detuning are shown. Guitar Standard guitar tuning with a 7th string Bass guitar Standard bass guitar tuning with a 5th string.
  • Page 117: Using Flat Tunings

    Tap Pitch. Slide up and down to set the standard pitch, and tap. HINT This can be set from 435 Hz to 445 Hz. Using flat tunings All strings can be tuned down from standard tuning by 1–3 semitones. TUNER on the Home Screen.
  • Page 118 Tap Flat. Tap a setting to select it. HINT This can be set from ×0 to ×3 (3 semitones lower). NOTE Flat tuning cannot be used when the tuner type is Chromatic.
  • Page 119: Using Guitar Lab

    Using Guitar Lab Guitar Lab can be used on a computer (PC/Mac) to add effects that are distributed online as well as to edit and back up patch memories, for example. Connecting Guitar Lab GUITAR LAB on the Home Screen. Use a USB cable to connect the and the computer.
  • Page 120: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the date and time Setting the date and time Set the date and time added to recording files. SYSTEM on the Home Screen. Tap Date/Time. Tap Set Date/Time.
  • Page 121: Setting The Date Format

    Swipe the date and time items to set them. Setting the date format SYSTEM on the Home Screen. Tap Date/Time. Tap Date Format.
  • Page 122 Tap the date format to select it.
  • Page 123: Setting The Battery Type

    Setting the battery type Set the type of battery used by the to alkaline, Ni-MH or lithium so that the amount of remaining battery charge can be accurately displayed. SYSTEM on the Home Screen. Tap Battery. Tap a battery type to select it.
  • Page 124: Setting How Marks Are Added When Recording/Playing

    Setting how marks are added when recording/playing You can set how marks are added when is pressed while recording or playing back a WAV format file. SYSTEM on the Home Screen. Tap Play Key Option. Tap Recording or Playing. Tap a mark adding option to select it. Mark adding method Explanation Pause...
  • Page 125: Making Display Settings

    Making display settings Setting the display brightness SYSTEM on the Home Screen. Tap Power Saving. Tap LCD Brightness.
  • Page 126: Setting The Display Backlight

    Slide up and down to adjust the brightness. HINT This can be set from 5 to 100. Setting the display backlight SYSTEM on the Home Screen. Tap Power Saving.
  • Page 127 Tap LCD Backlight. Tap a setting to select it. Setting Explanation The backlight always stays bright. 30 seconds 1 min 2 min The backlight will dim after the set time has elapsed. 3 min 4 min 5 min...
  • Page 128: Operating From An Ios/Ipados Device

    H8 Control app. NOTE • The H8 Control app must be installed on the iOS/iPadOS device beforehand. The H8 Control app can be down- loaded from the App Store. • For app setting and operation procedures, see the manual for the H8 Control app.
  • Page 129: Disconnecting From An Ios/Ipados Device

    Disconnecting from an iOS/iPadOS device BLUETOOTH on the Home Screen. Tap Execute. HINT After disconnecting, tap BLUETOOTH on the Home Screen, and reconnect to the iOS/iPadOS device to use it again for operation.
  • Page 130: Setting The Language Shown

    Setting the language shown LANGUAGE on the Home Screen. Tap a language to select it. HINT The first time the power is turned on after purchase, this screen opens automatically.
  • Page 131: Restoring Default Setting Values

    Restoring default setting values The factory default settings can be restored. SYSTEM on the Home Screen. Tap Factory Reset. Tap Execute. The settings will be reset and the power will automatically turn off.
  • Page 132: Managing The Firmware

    Tap Firmware Version.    Updating the firmware firmware can be updated to the latest versions. Files for the latest firmware updates can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.co.jp). Follow the instructions in the “H8 Firmware Update Guide” on the download page.
  • Page 133: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting If you think that the is operating strangely, check the following items first. Recording/playback trouble █ There is no sound or output is very quiet • Check the connections to the monitoring system and its volume setting. volume is not too low. ( → •...
  • Page 134 Other trouble █ Computer does not recognize it even though it is connected to a USB port • Confirm that the operating system is compatible. ( →  www.zoom.co.jp) . ( → • The operation mode must be set on the to allow the computer to recognize the  “Using as an audio...
  • Page 135: Specifications

    (audio interface, mass storage and Guitar Lab connection functions) Note: Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. Operation using USB bus power is possible. REMOTE ZOOM BTA-1 or other dedicated wireless adapter LINE OUT 3.5 mm stereo mini PHONE OUT 3.5 mm stereo mini...
  • Page 136 ZOOM CORPORATION 4-4-3 Kanda-surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 Japan www.zoom.co.jp Z2I-4105-01...

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