Zoom Handy REcorder H1 Quick Start Manual

Part names and functions
• Parts of the unit • Parts of the unit
1 Line/headphones output jack
9 2 Volume adjustment buttons
3 microSD card slot
4 LO CUT switch
5 AUTO LEVEL switch
4
6 REC FORMAT switch
10
14
1 7 Tripod mount
15 8 Battery compartment cover
5 11
2
9 Stereo microphone
16
6
10 Recording/peak indicator
17
7 11 Liquid crystal display (LCD)
18
12
12 Record button
19
3
20 13 Built-in speaker (mono)
8
21
14 Mic/line input jack
13
15 Input level buttons
16 Fast forward button
17 Play button
• Screen indications • Inserting the battery 18 Fast reverse button
19 Delete button
20 Power button
21 USB jack
2
3
• Screen indications
1 1 Level meters
4
2 File/format information
Open the case
while pressing
3 Battery level indicator
here and then in-
5
sert the battery.
4 Time display
Note: Use alkaline or NiMH batteries.
5 Status indicators
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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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
Outputs sound to headphones or external equipment.
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
Use to adjust the output level. reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Insert a microSD or microSDHC card here for use with the unit.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Use to turn the low cut filter (noise reduction) ON or OFF.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Use to turn automatic recording level adjustment ON or OFF.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
Use to select the recording format.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Attach a tripod here to use the unit in a fixed position.
Install one AA battery under here.
Record sound in stereo in a 90º field in front of the unit.
This lights during recording and blinks rapidly if the input signal
For EU Countries
is too loud (peak detection).
Declaration of Conformity:
This shows various information.
This product complies with the requirements of
Use to start and stop recording, and to confirm file deletion, for EMC Directive 2004/108/EG and
example. Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
Use to listen to recordings when not using the line/headphones
output jack.
Connect and record another device or microphone here. Mics
that require plug-in power can be used with this jack.
Use to adjust the recording level manually.
During playback, use to select files and to fast forward. On the
home screen, use to set the recording format.
Use to start and stop file playback. On the home screen, use to
add track marks.
During playback, use to select files and fast reverse. On the
home screen, use to set the recording format.
Use to erase files that are not needed.
Turn the power ON/OFF. Set to HOLD to disable other keys.
Connect to a computer to power the unit by USB or to trans-
fer files between the computer and the card in the unit.
These show input and output levels.
This area shows the recording format and the recording date
and file number of the playing file. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation (USA). Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trade-
marks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the USA and other countries. The microSD and microSDHC logos
This shows the remaining battery charge. It does not appear
are trademarks. Other product names, registered trademarks and company names in this document are
when power is being supplied by USB. the properties of their respective companies.
This shows the remaining recordable time of the inserted
• MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology has been licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Sisvel S.p.A.
microSD card, the playback time or the name of a file that is
• Recording concerts, lectures and other events without the permission of the rights-holders is illegal.
about to be erased, for example.
These show the current operating state.
The contents of this document and the specifications of the product could be changed without warning.
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Items included with this product
Upgrading the firmware
• H1 unit
Upgrade the firmware version when necessary.
MEMO
Check the firmware version when the
unit is starting up. Version 1.00 is shown
as "1/00," for example.
• microSD card (2 GB)
1. Copy the firmware upgrade file to the microSD card.
• The latest version of the firmware can be downloaded
from our web site (www.zoom.co.jp).
Connecting with a computer
Connect
2. While pressing , slide the power switch to start the
unit in version upgrade mode.
With this unit's power off, connect it to a computer running
The version currently used by
Windows or Macintosh OS using a USB cable. This allows the
the unit and the upgrade ver-
unit to be used as a microSD card reader.
sion are shown on the screen
alternately.
Files recorded to the microSD card are saved in the
"FOLDER01" subfolder inside the "STEREO" folder on the card.
If a file has been recorded to the unit's built-in memory when a
microSD card was not in the unit, that file will be saved in the
3.
If the version upgrade shown is the one desired, press the
"BLT-IN" subfolder inside the
button to open a confirmation screen. Press again
"STEREO" folder.
to start the upgrade.
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Safety and Operation Precautions
This indicates that if a user ignores this warning and handles
• One AA battery (to test the unit)
the device incorrectly, serious injury or death could result.
Warning
This indicates that if a user ignores this caution and handles
the device incorrectly, bodily injury or damage to equipment
Note: Use alkaline or NiMH batteries.
could occur.
Caution
Observe the following precautions to use this unit safely.
• Quick Start Guide (this manual)
• Power and batteries
• Use only the ZOOM AD-17 (DC5V 1A) USB-connection type AC
adapter (sold separately).
• Unplug the AC adapter when the unit will not be used for a long time.
Warning • This unit cannot recharge batteries.
• Carefully read the precautions of batteries before using them.
• When using a battery, insert one commercially-available alkaline or
NiMH AA battery with the correct orientation.
• Remove the battery from the unit if it will not be used for a long time.
• Operation environment
Avoid using the unit in the following types of places, because doing so
could cause malfunction.
• Places that become extremely hot or cold
Caution
• Near heating devices or other sources of heat
• Places that are extremely humid or where the unit could become wet
• Sandy or dusty places
• Places with frequent vibrations
• Handling
Do not disassemble or modify this device. Doing so could cause injury or
malfunction. ZOOM Corporation will not take responsibility for malfunctions
resulting from disassembly or modification.
Warning
Do not apply excessive force to switches and other controls.
Use of excessive force, dropping, bumping and other shocks could break
the unit.
Caution
You might need this Quick Start Guide in the future.
Always keep it in a place where you can access it easily.
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Handy
Recorder
H1
Quick Start Guide
H1
Safety and Operation
Precautions must be read
before using the unit.