ZOOM ZH4N - Manuals

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Safety pr ecautions for users 006 Safety precautions for users SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this manual, the warning and caution symbols are used to highlight dangerous accidents and troubles for users to read so that accidents can be prevented. The meanings of these symbols are as follows: If the users ig...

Copyright war nings 007 Copyright warnings Recording of live performances Many artists and most live venues do not allow recording and photography and will check for cameras and recorders at the entrance. Even if recording is allowed, it is prohibited to sell, distribute, or upload to the Internet w...

Recor ding flow using the H4n 009 1-1 Recording flow using the H4n The following is the basic flow of recording operation for the H4n. Depending on the application of the recording, you can select which recording mode and audio quality setting is right for the situation. Switch on Connecting to othe...

Recor ding flow using the H4n 010 Edit·Output RECORD Playback and confirm RE-RECORDING (Recording again from scratch) Recording on STEREO mode/ STAMINA mode………P.049 Recording on 4CH mode ……………P.053 Recording on MTR mode ……………P.055 5) The H4n has very convenient ways to swiftly review/playback a reco...

Monitor the input sound rec level Easy r ecor ding guide [STEREO MODE] 011 1-2 Easy recording guide [STEREO MODE] The following is basic recording instructions using the built-in stereo microphones and built-in speaker in STEREO MODE. [LEFT PANEL] Power switch ON 1 [POWER] switch on. Confirm STEREO ...

Easy r ecor ding guide [STEREO MODE] 012 ADJUST INPUT LEVEL START RECORDING STOP RECORDING Adjust the input sound rec level P.094 〉〉〉〉 In detail 4 5 6 PLAYBACK 7 DECREASE − light on Counter turns Remaining time on SD CARD Counter returns 0:00:00:00:000 light off Pause Recording Counter doesn’t retur...

Name and function of each part 013 2-1 Name and function of each part 90 / 120°Variable XYStereo microphones(Built-in) Backlight Equipped Display [REC] Button STEREO/4CH/MTR mode indicator INPUT: Buttons for [MIC] [1], [2] Transport Control Buttons [FRONT PANEL] [BACK PANEL] Threaded Tripod mount Ba...

Included Accessories 015 2-2 Included Accessories The following accessories are included in the H4n package. Inspect the package contents to be sure all accessories are included. SD CARD MAIN BODY CASE MICROPHONE STAND ADAPTER AC ADAPTER (ZOOM AD-14) USB CABLE WINDSHIELD Cubase LE4 Instruction manua...

Installation of the attachments and options 016 •How to use the windshield Remote control (Option, sold separately) P.045 〉〉〉〉 Operation of remote control Microphone stand adapter(Accessory) Microphone stand •How to mount to a microphone stand [FRONT PANEL] [SIDE PANEL] When recording outside in the...

Battery/Power setting 017 3 Battery/Power setting Power for H4n recorder is supplied by the included AC adapter or batteries. • AC power operation An AC adapter is included. • Battery installation Install two size AA batteries (IEC R6) An attached AC adapter Zoom AD-14 Use of an AC adapter other tha...

Battery/Power outlet setting 018 To measure the lifetime of the battery The remaining lifetime of the battery is measured more precisely by using the battery type setting on the H4n. Saving period for the setting <DATE/TIME> Whenever power supply is off by dead battery, the H4n can save the da...

Power On and Of f, How to use power and hold switch 019 4-1 Power On and Off, How to use power and hold switch [ LEFT PANEL ] POWER switchHOLD switch POWER ON / BOOTING UP 2 Insert SD card. 1 [Preparation] Make sure all equipment is turned off. 4 Switch on connected instruments and monitors. • Befor...

4-1 Power On and Off, How to use power and hold switch Power On and Of f, How to use power and hold switch 020 POWER OFF / SHUT DOWN 1 [Preparation] Turn off monitors first then instruments 2 [Power Off _ Shut down] Slide the power switch. HOLD Function The H4n features a HOLD function to make any b...

How to use the [REC] and transport contr ol buttons 021 4-2 How to use the [REC] and transport control buttons Buttons like [REC], [STOP], [PLAY/PAUSE], [FF], [REW] each have different functions depending on the H4n’s operation MODE. STEREO/4CH/STAMINA MODE MTR MODE [FRONT PANEL] transport control b...

How to use the track [1], [2], [3] and [4] buttons 022 4-3 How to use the track [1], [2], [3] and [4] buttons The buttons of TRACK [1] – [4] have different functions depending on the MODE. STEREO/4CH/STAMINA MODE Move to the <FOLDER SELECT> menu Move to the <FILE> menu Move to the <SP...

How to use the input [MIC], [1] and [2] buttons 023 4-4 How to use the input [MIC], [1] and [2] buttons These buttons have different functions depending on the various modes. [FRONT PANEL] INPUT [1] & [2] buttons STEREO/STAMINA MODE Select INPUT [MIC] or INPUT [1] [2] and the corresponding butto...

How to use REC LEVEL and VOLUME 024 4-5 How to use REC LEVEL and VOLUME These keys allow you to adjust the levels of recording input and output volume. (All the modes are the same) ‘REC LEVEL’ IN ANY MODE The recording levels coming from the INPUT [1] & [2] can be adjusted from 1 to 100 with the...

4-6 How to use [DIAL] and [MENU] buttons How to use [DIAL] and [MENU] buttons 025 The basic operation for [DIAL] Rotate the [DIAL], and the cursor on the display will move along the [DIAL] Rotate the [DIAL] = select an item Press down [DIAL], your selection is confirmed. ➞ for additional selections,...

How to use [DIAL] and [MENU] buttons 026 The operation when [ ] cursor is on display (Date·Time Setting, Changing File Name Directory, etc) The operation when the selections are listed on screen About the ‘ ⁄ ’ on the selection lists W h e n y o u s e e t h i s d i s p l a y , t h e re a re m o re s...

2 Push the SD card in to remove it from the slot. Insert a SD car d 027 5-1 Insert a SD card The SD card is required to record. Make sure to turn off power before inserting or removing the SD card. 1 Make sure power is off. 2 Insert the SD card into the slot. [How to install the SD card] SD card cap...

Setting up: How to connect exter nal audio devices 029 6-1 Setting up: How to connect external audio devices The H4n offers versatile connectivity with options for any recording application. Remote control (option) Headphones Mixer USB Personal computer (PC) Stereo microphones SD card INPUT: instrum...

Setting up: Built-in micr ophones 030 6-2 Setting up: Built-in microphones These are special features of the H4n’s built-in microphones. LOCATION OF THE MICROPHONES UNDER XY SYSTEM Capturing sound in a stereo image. DIRECTIVITY OF 90°, 120° movable General stereo microphones H4n stereo microphones S...

Built-in microphones Setting up: Built-in micr ophones /outside micr ophones with plug-in power The input jack for the external microphone is suitable for microphones that require <PLUG-IN> power. 6-3 Setting up: Built-in microphones /outside microphone with plug-in power 031 Sound source 30_5...

Setting up: INPUT [1], [2] connections and phantom power sour ce 032 Using INPUT [1] and INPUT [2] you can connect to a guitar, a bass, a keyboard, etc. 6-4 Setting up: INPUT [1], [2] connections and phantom power source For a guitar or a bass, you can directly plug into either INPUT [1] or INPUT [2...

The H4n can be used as a two-in/two-out USB interface at 44.1kHz or 48kHz. 6-5 Setting up: USB connection, H4n used as an Audio Interface 2 Press on the top screen. 4 Select <AUDIO I/F> and press. 5 Select <FREQUENCY> and press. 7 Select <CONNECT> and press. 1 Connect H4n to comput...

Setting up: USB connection, H4n used as an Audio Interface 034 Usage of AUDIO INTERFACE • Yo u c a n re c o rd a n d p l a y b a c k signals directly to and from your DAW software using the H4n. • In this mode, you can use the H4n’s built-in effects on input sig - nals. • Effects can only be used wh...

Setting up: USB connection, H4n used as a SD car d reader 035 When you use the H4n as a SD card reader, make the following settings. 6-6 Setting up: USB connection, H4n used as a SD card reader USB 2 Press on the top screen. • Before physically unplugging USB cable (and H4n) from computer, be sure t...

036 H4n built-in speaker This is a mono speaker for playback. Without connecting headphones to [LINE/PHONE] jack, you can easily playback the recorded data and listen. 6-7 Setting up: Built-in speaker The H4n is equipped with a built-in mono speaker. T h e re i s n o o u t p u t w h e n [ L I N E /P...

About H4n modes 037 • STEREO mode 7-1 About H4n modes There are four operational modes in H4n: STEREO/STAMINA, 4 CH (CHANNEL), MTR (MULTI TRACK) mode. You can choose the mode according to your need. • STAMINA mode • 4CH mode • MTR mode • One-pass stereo recording of live performance or rehearsal. • ...

Selecting a <MODE> 038 7-2 Selecting a <MODE> Be sure to select the appropriate mode for your application. MODE indicator STAMINA modedisplay here. Confirmation of the mode • The current mode is indicated on the FRONT PANEL by Mode Indicator LEDs. • The H4n will power up in the same mode...

Details about modes 039 7-3 Details about modes Input and output levels as well as saving and formatting data are different in each mode. MTR mode STAMINA MODE STEREO mode 4CH mode I n 4 C H M O D E t h e H 4 n r e c o r d s t w o s t e r e o WAV files: one stereo WAV file for the built-in microphon...

<MODE> scr eens: STEREO and ST AMINA modes 040 8-1 <MODE> screens: STEREO and STAMINA modes • Explanation of the top screen Recording lapse and playback lapse: Display: 00(time):00(minute):00(second):000(1/1000second) Counter File format during selecting, recording and playback. • WAV FI...

<MODE> scr een: <MTR> mode 042 8-3 <MODE> screen: MTR mode • Explanation of the top screen Recording lapse and playback lapse: D i s p l a y : 0 0 ( t i m e ) : 0 0 ( m i n u t e ) : 0 0 ( s e c o n d ) : 0 0 0 ( 1 / 1 0 0 0 s e c o n d ) ➀ Counter During recording standby operatio...

<MODE> scr een: MAIN MENU 043 8-4 <MODE> screen: MAIN MENU The Menu icon list is displayed by [MENU] button. 1 Press. 2 Select items and press. 4CH mode MTR mode STAMINA mode CANCEL: To return back to the top, p r e s s [ M E N U ] b u t t o n more than 2 seconds. <FOLDER> <FOLD...

<MODE> scr een: MAIN MENU 044 <PLAY MODE> <MIXER> <TOOL> <SYSTEM> <PLAY MODE> <SYSTEM> <SD CARD> <SYSTEM> <SD CARD> <USB> <SD CARD> <USB> <MODE> <USB> <MODE> <MODE> Display at the bottom of Menu scr...

Option: Remote contr ol operation 045 When you use the optional remote controller, you can operate the H4n from a distance. 9 Option: Remote control operation [STOP] button Stop recording and return to 0 Record, Recording Standby, Temporary stop Stop playback and the counter stops Playback temporary...

1 Select INPUT and press. 047 Control settings for the targets, built-in microphones or external input jacks. 1-01 Setting / Recording: Set input source and recording level STEREO MODE 4CH MODE Use the stereo input source of either [MIC] or INPUT [1] [2]. Use both [MIC] and INPUT [1] [2] stereo inpu...

Setting / Recor ding: Set input sour ce and r ecor ding level 048 TRACK 1 TRACK 2 TRACK 3 TRACK 4 MONAURAL STEREO MONAURAL MONAURAL STEREO MONAURAL MONAURAL MONAURAL MONAURAL STEREO STEREO STEREO MTR MODE Any of tracks 1-4 can be set for mono or stereo input. SELECT the input per track one by one an...

1 [RECORDING STANDBY] press. Setting / Recor ding: Recor ding in STEREO and ST AMINA mode 049 These are the steps to begin recording in STEREO or STAMINA mode. 1-02 Setting / Recording: Recording in STEREO and STAMINA mode 3 Adjust the recording level of the input source. 4 [REC START] press. 5 [REC...

Setting / Recor ding: Recor ding on STEREO and ST AMINA mode 050 In STEREO mode you can record in 19 different file for- mats using WAV and MP3. Recording format must be selected before recording of a file begins. HINT: <REC FORMAT> Recorded files are named a u t o m a t i c a l l y. Yo u c a ...

Setting / Recor ding: Recor ding format <REC FORMA T> 051 Choose recording file settings <REC FORMAT> before recording. VARIETY OF WAV FILES Formats are: 44.1/48/96 kHz indicates the sampling rate of the analog-to-digital conversion. 16/24-bit indicates the bit depth of the analog-to-dig...

1 [RECORDING STANDBY] press. Setting / Recor ding: Recor ding on 4CH mode 053 This is the method to record 4 channel stereo sounds coming from the built-in mic and the external input jack. 1-05 Setting / Recording: Recording on 4CH mode 3 Adjust the recording level of the input sources. 4 [START REC...

Setting / Recor ding: Recor ding on 4CH mode 054 HINT: Mark While the recording format is WAV, if you press [REC] button during recording operation, the mark is put on the file and you can move s w i f t l y t o t h e m a r k e d p o s i t i o n during playback. When you pause, that becomes the mark...

Setting / Recor ding: Recor ding in MTR mode 055 Using multiple tracks, you can combine mono and stereo recordings. 1-06-1 Setting / Recording: Recording in MTR mode [RECORDING DIRECTION] * This means you can record without this setting. Change to MTR mode Create a new PROJECT. Record the second tra...

Setting / Recor ding: Recor ding in MTR mode 056 Only one recording track Two recording tracks 1. Input source comes from either INPUT [1] or INPUT [2]. INPUT [1] or [2] TRACK Track 1 or 3 Track 2 or 4 INPUT [1] or [2] The same signals are sent to both tracks. 1. Input source comes from either INPUT...

Setting / Recor ding: Recor ding <OVER WRITE> in MTR mode 057 You can select from two recording modes. Using the <OVERWRITE> mode, you can overwrite new sounds on the existing file. 1-06-2 Setting / Recording: Recording <OVER WRITE> in MTR mode 1 Select the TRACK. The selected ‘TRA...

In ALWAYS NEW, a new file is made whenever it records. 1-06-3 Setting / Recording: Recording <ALWAYS NEW> in MTR mode 1 Select the TRACK. The selected TRACK light on. Counter won’t be reset to 0 when using. 2 Press. Setting / Recor ding: Recor ding <AL W A YS NEW> in MTR mode 058 3 [STAR...

Setting / Recor ding: TRACK MENU in MTR mode 059 This is an exclusive menu available only in MTR mode to set a track. Link tracks together, create a stereo track, or you can create a special setting for output effects. 1-07 Setting / Recording: TRACK MENU in MTR mode Select TRACK MENU 1 On the top s...

Setting / Recor ding: TRACK MENU in MTR mode 060 Select <KARAOKE> and press. Setting <KARAOKE> Set the value and press. HINT: Setting stereo link on creates a stereo track from tracks 1 and 2 or 3 and 4. Setting stereo link off creates a mono track. Setting value: ON/OFF Default: OFF STE...

2 Select <FILE> and press. Setting / Recor ding: Re-r ecor ding, <PUNCH IN/OUT> automatic 061 This function, <PUNCH IN/OUT>, allows you to partially re-record a recorded file. Here we explain how to start <PUNCH IN> and end <PUNCH OUT> automatically. 1-08-1 Setting / Re...

Setting / Recor ding: Re-r ecor ding, <PUNCH IN/OUT> automatic 062 • You can set the position for <PUNCH IN / OUT> while stopped by using the counter. First set each time and move the cursor to <PUNCH IN / OUT>, and then press [DIAL]. • During <PUNCH OUT> _ Step 7-, if you pr...

2 Select <FILE> and press. Setting / Recor ding: Re-r ecor ding, <PUNCH IN/OUT> manual 063 Using [OVERWRITE] recording operation in MTR mode, you can manually punch in and out. Press [REC] button during playback, from that pressed position you can start re-recording. 1-08-2 Setting / Rec...

Recor ding function <AUTO REC> 065 The H4n can detect when the input level surpasses your predetermined level, and can automatically start recording from the recording standby position. 2-01-1 Recording function <AUTO REC> • You cannot use this setting during recording and playback. • Yo...

Recor ding function <AUTO REC STOP> 066 When <AUTO REC> is on and recording, the H4n will automatically stop recording when the input level goes below a predetermined level. 2-01-2 Recording function <AUTO REC STOP> • Yo u c a n n o t u s e t h i s function during recording and pla...

Recor ding function <PRE REC> 067 The <PRE REC> setting can be initialized by pressing the [REC] button, automatically adding the previous 2 seconds to your recording. 2-02 Recording function <PRE REC> • You cannot use this setting during recording and playback.• When recording on ...

Recor ding function <LO CUT> 068 The <LO CUT> filter setting allows you to eliminate wind or blowing noises. 2-03 Recording function <LO CUT> • Yo u c a n S e l e c t t h e < L O C U T > f i l t e r a m o n g e l e v e n frequencies, such as OFF, 80, 98, 115, 133, 150, 168, 1...

Recor ding function <REC LEVEL AUTO> 070 This function automatically sets the level for recording. 2-05 Recording function <REC LEVEL AUTO> When <REC LEVEL AUTO> is used, the unit automatically determines the recording levels using the signal present dur-ing recording standby. If t...

Recor ding function <MONO MIX> 072 Engaging <MONO MIX> blends the left and right signals down to mono then records dual-mono to each left and right channel. 2-07 Recording function <MONO MIX> • The name of the recorded file making <MONO MIX> valid is “MONO-xxx” • You cannot u...

Recor ding function <MS STEREO MA TRIX> 073 This function enables you to convert the stereo microphone signals when using a MID/SIDE recording configuration. 2-08 Recording function <MS STEREO MATRIX> <ON / OFF> Make the setting <ON/OFF> of <MS STEREO MATRIX>. <MID L...

Recor ding function <MS STEREO MA TRIX> 074 You cannot use this function together with <MONO MIX>. NOTE: <SIDE LEVEL> A bi-directional microphone <SIDE> and <MID> are perpendicular each other.Setting value: MUTE, −48.0 _ + 12.0dB Default: +0.0dB <SOURCE> Enable to...

Tuner <TUNER (CHROMA TIC) > 075 The H4n features a tuner with multiple tuning modes. 3-01-1 Tuner <TUNER (CHROMATIC) > Not available during recording and playback. NOTE: • The input source signals selected at the present become the tuning target. • Operating under 4CH mode, at Step 4 sel...

Tuner , all other <TUNER> 076 Aside from CHROMATIC, there are other tuning modes such as GUITAR, BASS, OPEN A, OPEN D, OPEN E, OPEN G and DADGAD. 3-01-2 Tuner, all other <TUNER> 1 Press. 2 Select <TOOL> and press. 3 Select <TUNER> and press. 4 Select the tuning mode and press...

This function allows you to calibrate the tuner. 3-01-3 Tuner <TUNER (CALIB) > • The initial setting is 440Hz.• You can make any setting per 1Hz from 435Hz to 445Hz. HINT: Not available during recording and playback. NOTE: 1 Press. 2 Select <TOOL> and press. 3 Select <TUNER> and pr...

Tuner <TUNER (INPUT) > 078 In 4CH mode you can select the input source for the tuner. 3-01-4 Tuner <TUNER (INPUT) > 4 Select <INPUT> and press. 5 Select input source and press. Tuning display HINT: Not available during recording and playback. NOTE: When tuning is low When tuning is...

Metr onome <METRONOME> 079 The metronome has other convenient functions such as click, pre-count, tempo, sound, etc. 3-02 Metronome <METRONOME> <CLICK> This setting turns the metronome on or off dur-ing recording, playback or both. This setting must be made before recording or play...

All about EFFECT 081 Brief outline about how to use <EFFECT>, its flow, input and output 3-03-1 All about EFFECT [Flow of the EFFECT] Change of the mode (MTR mode) P.038 Recording P.055 #1 Use <EFFECT> Use the pre-set patch as it is P.083 #2 Edit the patch <EDIT> Select the pre-set...

All about EFFECT 082 About input and output of [EFFECT] You can use EFFECT in MTR mode for mono or stereo signals. The flow of signals will change corresponding to the input sources and recording tracks. 2. Input source comes from either [MIC] or INPUT [1] [2] TRACK Built-in MIC L or INPUT [1] Built...

4 Select No. : PATCH NAME and press. 1 Press. 2 Press <EFFECT> and press. 3 Press <ON> and press. Ef fect <EFFECT> 083 3-03-2 Effect <EFFECT> PATCH Effects module settings are saved as a ‘patch’. 6 0 p a t c h e s a re a v a i l a b l e and 50 of them have been programmed. NO...

Ef fect <EDIT>, patch edit 084 You can create your own patch by combining effects and adjusting the parameter settings. 3-03-3 Effect <EDIT>, patch edit 5 Select the desired sound No. :PATCH NAME and press. 6 Select <EDIT> and press. 7 Select the PARAMETER which you want to change ...

Ef fect <EDIT (PRE AMP) >, editing PRE AMP modules 085 You can edit the PATCH using PRE SET EFFECT. 3-03-4 Effect <EDIT (PRE AMP) >, editing PRE AMP modules ZNR ICON EFFECT TYPE: SET THE AMP TYPE CABINET.EQ.LEVEL. ETC. PRE AMP MODULE CONDITION ON 　 / 　 OFF ICON 7 Select <PRE AMP>an...

Ef fect <EDIT (EFX) >, editing EFX modules Edit the patch by selecting from various parameters that correspond closest to your desired effect. 3-03-5 Effect <EDIT (EFX) >, editing EFX modules Select the nearest image PATCH and edit it....P084 ADJUST EFX module 9 Select editing PARAMETER ...

Ef fect <EDIT (LEVEL/RENAME) > Adjust the levels of the patch and change the name. 3-03-6 Effect <EDIT (LEVEL/RENAME) > Select <LEVEL> and press. Change the number and press. S e l e c t < S T O R E > t o s a v e the patch. To return to the top without saving the edit/ change...

Ef fect <EDIT (STORE) > 088 Select not <STORE>. (not stored) Selecting “YES” will overwrite the current patch. To save without overwriting an exist-ing patch, select an empty patch during STORE opera - tion. Patch changes are only stored for the current project. 10 Select <STORE> a...

Ef fect <IMPOR T>, taking in a patch fr om another PROJECT 089 You can apply the edited and saved EFFECT PATCH, used in other project to the current PROJECT. 3-03-8 Effect <IMPORT>, taking in a patch from another PROJECT 1 Press <IMPORT> from the <EFFECT> screen. 3 Select you...

3-03-8 Effect <IMPORT>, taking in a patch from another PROJECT Ef fect <IMPOR T>, taking in a patch fr om another PROJECT 090 <EACH> import one patch W h e n p r e s s i n g t h e <IMPORT>, “No Other Project!” display will appear when there is no PROJECT. NOTE: HINT: Read in ...

A sing-along machine <KARAOKE> pr eparation 091 Create spontaneous music files and convert them into KARAOKE form, then record vocals or additional guitar sounds over those files. 3-04-1 A sing-along machine <KARAOKE> preparation KARAOKE track preparation Allocate an optional file on to ...

A sing-along machine <KARAOKE> pr eparation 092 Change the KEY of KARAOKE track Continue to the next page T h e c o n t e n t s o f K A R A O K E T R A C K a re d i ff e re n t f ro m a general TRACK MENU. HINT: (LEVEL) (CNT CANCEL) (KEY) (FINE) (FILE) (KARAOKE) Make CENTER CANCELATION of the ...

A sing-along machine <KARAOKE> r ecor ding 093 3-04-2 A sing-along machine <KARAOKE> recording You cannot use this function together with <EFFECT>. NOTE: + A slight adjustment of KARAOKE TRACK KEY. 1 Connect the microphone. 2 Select the track menu icon and press. 3 Press ‘PRACTICE’...

Playback : Playback files (ster eo, 4ch and stamina modes) 094 Immediately after recording, you can playback the file by pressing the [PLAY/PAUSE] button. If you prefer to call up the files for later playback, take the following steps. 4-01 Playback : Playback files (stereo, 4ch and stamina modes) 1...

Playback : <PLA Y MODE> 095 Aside from general playback, you can also select 1) one file only playback, 2) repeat playback of one file, and 3) all files repeat playback. 4-02 Playback : <PLAY MODE> You cannot use this setting during recording and playback. NOTE: 1 Press. 2 Select <PLA...

Playback : Setting marks 096 While operating file playback you can create marks at desired spots. You can move easily to the spot during playback. 4-03 Playback : Setting marks • Mark function is available only in case of WAV format.• The maximum marks you can place in one file are 99.• Once a mark ...

Playback : <AB REPEA T> 097 4-04 Playback : <AB REPEAT> The <AB REPEAT> repeat setting allows you to playback two points on the file repeatedly. 1 Press. 2 Select <TOOL> and press. 3 Select <AB REPEAT > and press. 4 [START PLAYBACK] Press. point A moves. 5 [Set up point...

Playback : <AB REPEA T> 098 Caution: When you move around in the file using [FF] and [REW] buttons and whenever you press the button for less than 2 seconds (quick press), it will move to the next file. If there is a mark, it will move to the marked point. By pressing the [FF] and [REW] button...

1 Press. 2 Select <TOOL> and press. 3 Select <SPEED> and press. Playback : <SPEED> 099 You can adjust playback speed of the file. 4-05 Playback : <SPEED> • You can move swiftly to this menu pressing TRACK [3] button on the top screen of each mode. • You can set up playback sp...

Playback : Playback files (MTR mode) 101 There are various ways to playback in MTR mode: Create and record files separately, assign them to tracks and play them back simultaneously. 4-07 Playback : Playback files (MTR mode) Ref. ☞ <TRACK MENU> P.059 TRACK ［ 1 ］ ［ 2 ］ ［ 3 ］ ［ 4 ］ Second time re...

Playback : Appointing time with a counter 102 4-08 Playback : Appointing time with a counter Using the counter, you can scroll to any desired point in a recording. 1 Select the counter figures on the top screen and press. counter HINT time : minute : second : 1/1000 second 2 Set the time: Select the...

Edit / Output : <FOLDER SELECT> 103 Select the folder that contains your targeted file. You can call the <FOLDER SELECT> pressing TRACK [1]button on the top screen. HINT: 5-01 Edit / Output : <FOLDER SELECT> 1 Press. • You cannot use this setting during recording and playback.• You...

1 Press. 3 Select an optional file and press. 2 Select <FILE> and press. Edit / Output : <FILE SELECT> 104 Selecting playback files from the file list. 5-02 Edit / Output : <FILE SELECT> <FILE> operation to here is the same • You can select files in the folder directly using ...

Edit / Output : <FILE INFORMA TION> 105 This function displays the selected file information. 5-03 Edit / Output : <FILE INFORMATION> SELECTING THE FILES…P.104 <FILE SELECT> 4 Select <INFORMATION> and press. NAME Name of the file DATE The recorded date of the file, or the ren...

Edit / Output : <FILE DELETE> 106 Delete a selected file. 5-04 Edit / Output : <FILE DELETE> Caution; Once deleted, you cannot retrieve the file. NOTE: 4 Select <DELETE> and press. 5 Select <YES> and press. SELECTING THE FILES…P.104 <FILE SELECT> a deleting file

Delete all the files in the folders and projects. SELECTING THE FILES…P.104 <FILE SELECT> Once deleted, you cannot retrieve the file. NOTE: Edit / Output : <FILE DELETE ALL> 107 5-05 Edit / Output : <FILE DELETE ALL> 5 Select <YES> and press. 4 Select <DELETE ALL> and p...

HINT: Change the file name: In MTR mode you can copy files. The copies are saved in the same project as the original files. This function is useful when you want to preserve the original master copy. Edit / Output : <FILE (COPY)> 108 5-06 Edit / Output : <FILE (COPY)> 1 Press. 3 Select y...

Edit / Output : <FILE MP3 ENCODE> 111 In STEREO MODE you can encode a WAV FILE into MP3 format at various bit rates. 5-08 Edit / Output : <FILE MP3 ENCODE> SELECTING THE FILES…P.104 <FILE SELECT> • T h e n a m e o f t h e e n c o d e - c o m p l e t e d f i l e b e c o m e s automa...

7 Select <SAVE IN> and press. 8 Select the <SAVE IN> folder and press. Edit / Output : <FILE STEREO ENCODE> 114 Select <SAVE IN> 9 Select <EXECUTE> and press. EXECUTION HINT: You cannot have two files with the same name. If the screen says “File name exists!”, select &l...

Edit / Output : <MARK LIST> 115 You can view the list of marks put in the WAV FILE. 5-11 Edit / Output : <MARK LIST> SELECTING THE FILES…P.104 <FILE SELECT> 4 Select <MARK LIST> and press. This mark shows sounds dropout happening. The mark the user created. When there are no ...

Edit / Output : <DIVIDE> 116 On STEREO MODE, you can divide files at any desired position. 5-12 Edit / Output : <DIVIDE> SELECTING THE FILES…P.104 <FILE SELECT> • After the <DIVIDE> operation, there will be 2 files: the first portion will get [A] and the second one will get [...

Edit / Output : <MOVE> 117 This function is used to move files to a different folder or mode. 5-13 Edit / Output : <MOVE> Ref. ☞ <FILE RENAME> <NEW PROJECT> SELECTING THE FILES…P.104 <FILE SELECT> NOTE: • Only stereo files can move to stereo folder. Monaural files canno...

Edit / Output : <NEW PROJECT> Here you can make a new project and adjust settings for AUDIO TRACK or EFFECT in MTR mode. 5-14 Edit / Output : <NEW PROJECT> The maximum number of the projects You can create a maximum of 1000 projects. Each project name can be up to 8 letters long. When yo...

Edit / Output : <PROJECT (SELECT) > 119 Select a project stored on the SD card. 5-15 Edit / Output : <PROJECT (SELECT) > 1 Press. P r e s s t h e [ M E N U ] b u t t o n f o r more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 2 Select <PROJECT> and press. 3 Select <S...

Edit / Output : <PROJECT (DELETE) > 120 This function will delete a project. 5-16 Edit / Output : <PROJECT (DELETE) > 1 Press. Once deleted, you cannot retrieve the project. NOTE: You cannot delete a project under protection. You need to release it from protection before delete operation...

Edit / Output : <PROJECT (RENAME) > 121 You can change the name of the project. 5-17 Edit / Output : <PROJECT (RENAME) > 1 Press. 3 Select <RENAME> and press. 2 Select <PROJECT> and press. When you change letters, you can change in the following order: (Space)!"#$%&'(...

Automatically displays the lowest unused number Edit / Output : <PROJECT (COPY) > 122 Copy the project and create a new project with a new number. 5-18 Edit / Output : <PROJECT (COPY) > 1 Press. 3 Select <COPY> and press. 4 Select <EXECUTE> and press. 2 Select <PROJECT>...

Edit / Output : <PROJECT (BOUNCE) > 124 Select output file format: mono or stereo 6 Select <EXECUTE> and press. Execution You cannot use this setting during recording and playback. NOTE: 4 Select <FORMAT> and press. STEREO STEREO file MONO MONAURAL file 5 Select the file type and p...

Edit / Output : <PROJECT (PROTECT) > 125 Using the PROTECT function on your project prohibits dividing of tracks and the change of files in that project. 5-20 Edit / Output : <PROJECT (PROTECT) > 1 Press. If you try to change a file allocated in a track, the screen will say "Project ...

Utility : <DISPLA Y BACK LIGHT> 126 You can set the lighting time of the LCD BACK LIGHT on the display. 6-01 Utility : <DISPLAY BACK LIGHT> 1 Press. OFF Switch off the light all the time. ON Switch on the light all the time. 15sec Light on for 15 seconds after the last key operation. 30s...

Utility : <DISPLA Y CONTRAST> 127 Adjust the display contrast. 6-02 Utility : <DISPLAY CONTRAST> 1 Press. 4 Change the number and press. * You can adjust from #1 to #8. A higher the number corresponds to more contrast. 3 Select <CONTRAST> and press. 1 − 8 weak get lighter 　 ↑ ↓ str...

Utility : <BA TTER Y TYPE> 128 By setting your battery type, H4n can correctly display the remaining lifetime of the battery. 6-03 Utility : <BATTERY TYPE> 1 Press. 4 Select the battery type and press. 3 Select <BATTERY> and press. ALKALINE Alkaline battery Ni-MH Nickel hydrogen st...

1 Press. Yo u c a n n o t u s e t h i s s e t t i n g during recording and playback. NOTE: 2 Select <SYSTEM> and press. 129 After it starts, the version of H4n can be confirmed. 6-04 Utility : <VERSION> Utility : <VERSION> 3 Select <VERSION> and press. system version boot pro...

Utility : <F ACTOR Y RESET> 130 Returns all the settings back to the original default condition. 6-05 Utility : <FACTORY RESET> • You cannot use this setting during recording and playback.• Caution: if you operate the <FACTORY RESET>, all the settings stored in this unit will be de...

Utility : <REMAIN> 131 You can confirm the remaining capacity of the SD CARD. 6-06 Utility : <REMAIN> 1 Press. 3 Select <REMAIN> and press. approximate remaining capacity remain volume (MB) Remaining recording t i m e o n t h e c u r re n t recording format. 2 Select <SD CARD>...

Utility : <FORMA T> 132 Formatting the SD card for the H4n. 6-07 Utility : <FORMAT> 1 Press. • You cannot use this setting during recording and playback.• Caution: When you format the SD card, all data will be deleted. • The SD cards used in a computer or a digital camera, should be form...

3 The downloaded system software is copied onto the root directory of the SD card of H4n. 1 Open Web site of ZOOM on PC and download the most recent system software. [http://www.zoom.co.jp] 2 Connect H4n to PC with USB cable. 5 Switch on while holding down PLAY/PAUSE button. 4 Cancel the connection ...

Utility: How to use H2 and H4 SD car ds 134 When you use the SD cards for H2 and H4 in the H4n, you can move their files and projects to the H4n. 6-09 Utility: How to use H2 and H4 SD cards 1 Insert SD card for H2/H4 unit into H4n and boot up the unit. 2 Select MOVE FILES and <YES>, and press....

Main spec list by mode 137 STEREO MODE 4CH MTR STAMINA Recording Format STEREO WAV: 44.1/48/96kHz 16/24bit STEREO MP3: 48, 56, 64,80,96,112,128,160,192,224,256, 320kbps, VBR44.1kHz STEREO WAV × 2 ： 44.1/48kHz 16/24bit 44.1kHz 16it STEREO WAV, MONAURAL WAV, those total 4 tracks can be combined 4 4 . ...

A vailable setting menu list by each mode 138 � You can use this setting during recording and playback. "*" has the exception. � You cannot use this setting during recording and playback. Available setting menu list by each mode SYSTEM STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA DATE/TIME BACK LIGHT LCD CONTRAST...

Ef fect types on MTR mode and the parameter 139 Effect types on MTR mode and the parameter FD CLEAN Clean sound of Fender TwinReverb ('65) VX CLEAN Clean sound of Vox AC30 HW CLEAN Clean sound of Hiwatt Custom 100 UK BLUES Crunch sound of Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker BGcrunch Crunch sound of Mesa Boog...

Ef fect types on MTR mode and the parameter 140 SVT Simulation of Ampeg SVT sound. BASSMAN Simulation of Fender Bassman 100 sound. HARTKE Simulation of Hartke HA3500 sound. SUP-Bass Simulation of Marshall Super Bass sound. SANSAMP Simulation of Sansamp Bass Driver DI sound. TUBE PRE ZOOM original tu...

Ef fect types on MTR mode and the parameter 141 Effect types on MTR mode and the parameter (1) POSITION Before, After Selects the insertion position of the EFX module: "Before" the PREAMP module or "After" the PREAMP module. (2) RATE 0 − 50, Ref. P144 Adjusts the modulation rate. (3)...

Ef fect types on MTR mode and the parameter 143 Effect types on MTR mode and the parameter CRY This effect varies the sound like a talking modulator. (1) RANGE 1 − 10 Adjusts the frequency range in which the effect operates. (2) RESONANC 0 − 10 Adjusts the resonance characteristic of the ef- fect. (...

Ef fect types on MTR mode and the parameter 144 [Table] Parameters with a < > symbol can be selected in note units, using the metronome tempo as reference. Note durations • The actual note range that can be selected depends on the parameter. • Some tempo and note symbol combinations may result...

H4n patch list 145 H4n patch list Category No. Patch Name Description PREAMP module EFX module Guitar 00 Fender Clean Basic clean sound optimized for recording. FD CLEAN OFF 01 Natural Cho Versatile clean chorus sound for applications ranging from arpeggio to melody playing. OFF ENSEMBLE 02 FunkyCut...

Data type MP3 Format <Recording> Bit rate 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320 kbps, VBR Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz <Playback> Bit rate 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320 kbps, VBR Sampling frequency 44.1/48 kHz Display 128 x 64 dots Full-dot ...

When you think something may be wr ong with your machine 148 When you think something may be wrong with your machine If there are problems during operation of the H4n, check the following points first. Problems during recording/playback ◆ No sound, or sound is very weak • Check the connections to yo...

Index 149 [4CH MODE] Details u P37·39 Mode and top screen u P41 Mode selection u P37·38 Playback operation u P94 Recording operation u P53 [A] AB repeat u P97 Always New recording mode u P58 AUDIO I/F (Audio interface), use as u P33 AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT u P61 AUTO REC u P65 AUTO REC STOP u P66 [B] Batt...

152 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 ra...

Cubase LE 4 installation Connections and preparation Use Cubase LE 4 to record Cubase LE 4 installation Windows Vista / XP Connections and preparation Use Cubase LE 4 to record Cubase LE 4 installation MacOS X Connections and preparation Use Cubase LE 4 to record Continued overleaf To connect the H4...

MacOS X Cubase LE 4 installation Windows Vista / XP Connections and preparation Use Cubase LE 4 to record From the "Devices" menu of Cubase LE 4, select "VST Connections" and select the device containing the string "Zm In (Out)" ( "H4 Audio" for MacOS X) as input port...

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