User manual ZOOM H4NEXT

  067 Recording function   068 Recording function   069 Recording function   070 Recording function   071 Recording function   072 Recording function  073

3-03-5 Effect , editing EFX modules  086 3-03-6 Effect   087 3-03-7 Effect   088 3-03-8 Effect , taking in a patch from another PROJECT  089 3-04-1 A sing-along machine  preparation  091 3-04-2 A sing-along machine  recording  093 4-01 4-02 4-03 4-04 4-05 4-06 4-07 4-08 5-01 5-02 5-03 5-04 5-05 5-06 5-07 5-08 Playback : Playback files (stereo, 4ch and stamina modes)  094 Playback :   095 Playback : Setting marks  096 Playback :   097 Playback :   099 Playback :   100 Playback : Playback files (MTR mode)  101 Playback : Appointing time with a counter  102 Edit / Output :   103 Edit / Output :   104 Edit / Output :   105 Edit / Output :   106 Edit / Output :   107 Edit / Output :   108 Edit / Output :   109 Edit / Output :   111

3-01-1 Tuner   075 3-01-2 Tuner, all other   076 3-01-3 Tuner   077 3-01-4 Tuner   078 3-02 Metronome   079 3-03-1 All about EFFECT  081 3-03-2 Effect   083 3-03-3 Effect , patch edit  084 3-03-4 Effect , editing PRE AMP modules  085

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A table of contents

5-09 5-10 5-11 5-12 5-13 5-14 5-15 5-16 5-17 5-18 5-19 5-20 6-01 6-02 6-03 6-04 6-05 6-06 6-07 6-08 6-09

Edit / Output :   112 Edit / Output :   113 Edit / Output :   115 Edit / Output :   116 Edit / Output :   117 Edit / Output :   118 Edit / Output :   119 Edit / Output :   120 Edit / Output :   121 Edit / Output :   122 Edit / Output :   123 Edit / Output :   125 Utility :   126 Utility :   127 Utility :   128 Utility :   129 Utility :  130 Utility :   131 Utility :   132 Utility :   133 Utility: How to use H2 and H4 SD cards  134

Reference
Main spec list by mode  137 Available setting menu list by each mode  138 Effect types on MTR mode and the parameter  139 H4n patch list  145 H4n products spec  147 When you think something may be wrong with your machine 148 Index  149

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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 ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, serious injury or death could result. If the users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, bodily injury and damage to the equipment could result. Please read through the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard-free use of the H4n. · When not using for an extended period, remove the batteries from the unit. · If battery leakage has occurred, wipe the battery compartment and battery terminals carefully to remove all remnant of battery fluid. · When using the unit, the battery compartment cover should be closed.

Safety precautions for users

Alterations

Never open the case of the H4n or attempt to modify the product in any way since this can result in damage to the unit.

Volume

Environment

Do not use the H4n at a loud volume for a long time since this can cause hearing impairment.

To prevent unexpected troubles and malfunctions, avoid using H4n in environment where it will be exposed to: · Extreme temperatures · Heat sources such as radiators or stoves · High humidity or moisture · Excessive dust or sand · Excessive vibration or shock · Never place any objects filled with liquids, such as a vase, on the H4n since this can cause electric shock. · Never place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the H4n since this can cause fire. · The H4n is a precision instrument. Do not exert undue pressure on the keys and other controls. Take care not to drop, bump, and do not subject it to shock or excessive pressure, which can cause serious troubles. · Take care that no foreign objects (coins or pins etc.) or liquids (water, alcoholic drinks and juice)can enter the unit. · Do not place the H4n speaker closer to other precision instruments (watch and computer), electronic medical instruments, or magnetic cards.

USAGE PRECAUTIONS
Electrical interference
For safety considerations, the H4n has been designed to provide maximum protection against the emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and protection from external interference. However, the equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves should not be placed near the H4n, as the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely. With any type of digital control device, the H4n included, electromagnetic interference can cause malfunctioning and can corrupt or destroy data. Care should be taken to minimize the risk of damage. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the H4n. If necessary, slightly moisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive cleanser, wax, or solvents (such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol), since these may dull the finish or damage the surface.

Power requirements

Since power consumption of this unit is fairly high, we recommend the use of an AC adapter whenever possible. In case you use batteries, use either alkaline or nickel-metal hydride batteries.

Handling

[AC adapter operation]

· Make sure to use only an AC adapter, DC5 center plus 1A (ZOOM AD 14 A/D).The use of other than the specified type may damage the unit and pose a safety hazard. · Connect the AC adapter only to an AC outlet that supplies the rated voltage required by the adapter. · When disconnecting the AC adapter from the AC outlet, make sure grasp the adapter itself and never pull at the cable. · During lightning or when not using for an extended period, disconnect the AC adapter from the AC outlet.

Cleaning

Please keep this manual in a convenient place for future reference.

[Battery operation]

· Use two conventional size AA-1.5 volt batteries. · H4n cannot be used for recharging. Pay close attention to the labeling of the batteries to make sure you choose the correct ones.

Connecting cables and input and output jacks

You should always turn off the power to the H4n and all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting any cables. Make sure to disconnect all a connection cables and the power code before moving the H4n.

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Copyright warnings

Copyright warnings

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 without the organizer's authorization. Copyright violation is a crime. Saving music to CD, MP3, or other media, reproducing files for personal use can be considered a copyright violation.

Recording of live performances

Capturing music and sound files

Trademarks: · The SD symbol and SDHC symbol are trademarks. · The use of MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Sisvel SpA. · Windows is a registered trademark of US Microsoft Corporation. · Mac OS and Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc. · Steinberg and Cubase are registered trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH Inc. · Names of manufacturers and products are each respective owner's trademarks or registered.

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Getting started

Getting started

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1-1 Recording flow using the H4n
The following is the basic flow of recording operation for the H4n. Depending on the object and purpose of the recording, you can select various mode settings for optional quality recording. With the H4n on-board guitar and mic modeling, multi-track recording capability, and the ability to use your own microphones, you can adapt the H4n to any situation and enjoy numerous recording styles.

Recording flow using the H4n

Set-up Connection to other machinery Switch on
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Select the Mode

Set-up the recording method

1) The H4n has built-in microphones as well as 2 input jacks with phantom power for use with any external microphone. A USB cable is included to connect H4n to the computer. The H4n is powered by AA batteries or a Plug-in Power Source.

2) You can select among 4 Modes; STEREO, 4CH, MTR & STAMINA suitable for different input sources and editing/output of recording.
STEREO Mode 4CH Mode MTR Mode

3) You can select your favorite settings; · AUTO REC · REC LEVEL AUTO · LO CUT · COMP/LIMIT · MONO MIX · TUNER · METRONOME · EFFECT/PATCH · KARAOKE and so on.  P.065

STAMINA Mode

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Recording flow using the H4n

RECORD

Playback and confirm

RE-RECORDING
(Recording again from scratch)

Edit·Output

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 recording as well as marking /finding specific sections and repeating sections of the recording:

6) In MTR mode the punch-in/ punch-out function enables you to re-record only the section you want to correct. · PUNCH-IN/OUT and so on.

7) The recordings are saved as FILES and PROJECTS, and you can edit them in various ways. · · · · · ·

· PLAY MODE · AB REPEAT · SPEED · MARK LIST and so on.  P.094  P.061

FILE INFORMATION FILE MP3 ENCODE FILE STEREO ENCODE DIVIDE MOVE BOUNCE and so on.
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1-2 Easy recording guide [STEREO MODE]
The following is basic recording instructions using the built-in stereo microphone and a built-in speaker on STEREO MODE.

Easy recording guide [STEREO MODE]

1
Power switch ON

Confirm STEREO MODE
Input from the built-in microphones

2

KEEP RECORDING STANDBY CONDITION

3

[POWER] switch on.

STEREO mode indicator light on

Press.
blinks Recording standby mark blinks

[STEREO TOP SCREEN]

Made new file

[LEFT PANEL]

[FRONT PANEL]

MIC button light on *switch on from a built-in microphones.

MIC lamp lights

Monitor the input sound rec level Press here when you want to stop.

In case of a wrong MODE indicator or a wrong screen

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Easy recording guide [STEREO MODE]

ADJUST INPUT LEVEL

4

START RECORDING

5

STOP RECORDING

6

7
PLAYBACK

DECREASE INCREASE - +
or

[PLAYBACK]

[STOP]

Press.
light on Counter turns Now recording mark

Press.
light off

Press.

Press.

Counter returns 0:00:00:00:000

[BACK PANEL]

Adjust the input sound rec level

SD CARD remaining capacity low
[RIGHT PANEL]

Temporary Stop Re-recording
Counter doesn't return 0

Output: Built-in speaker In detail

The mark is put
Applied to the file at the WAV file format

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In detail

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2-1 Name and function of each part

Name and function of each part

[FRONT PANEL]
90 / 120° Variable XY Stereo microphones (Built-in)

[BACK PANEL]

STEREO/4CH/MTR mode indicator

Input jacks for external stereo microphone

Display equipped backlight · Short cut buttons on STEREO/4CH mode [1]  [2]  [3] *STEREO mode [4] 
*STEREO/4CH mode

A built-in mono speaker

Installed holes for a tripod Battery cover

· On MTR mode Buttons for TRACK [1], [2], [3], [4] INPUT: Buttons for [MIC] [1], [2] LOCATOR Buttons [REC] Button

STAMINA mode switch

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Name and function of each part

[RIGHT PANEL]

[LEFT PANEL]

[BOTTOM PANEL]
DC5V AC ADAPTER jack

[DIAL]

Optional remote-control jack

[MENU] button

[LINE/PHONE] output jack

Installed hole for a strap

REC LEVEL [ + / - ]

VOLUME [ + / - ] XLR/STANDARD PHONE INPUT [1] jack XLR/STANDARD PHONE INPUT [2] jack

USB port SD card slot POWER switch HOLD switch

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2-2 Installation of the attachments and options
The following attachments are included in the H4n package. Before use, please make sure that you have each attachment (and optional items). SD CARD WINDSHIELD MICROPHONE STAND ADAPTER

Installation of the attachments and options

AC ADAPTER
(ZOOM AD-14A/D)

USB CABLE

MAIN BODY CASE

Instruction manual DAW start-up guide Cubase LE4

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Installation of the attachments and options

·How to use the windshield
When recording outside in the field, covering the builtin microphones with this windshield, you can emit wind noise or blast.

Remote control (Option, sold separately)

·How to install a microphone stand

Microphone stand adapter(Accessory)

Microphone stand

Use a microphone adapter (optional attachment) to install the H4n unit and the stand can grip the adapter firmly.

[FRONT PANEL]

[SIDE PANEL]

Operation of remote control

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3 Battery/Power outlet setting
Power for H4n recorder is supplied by domestic power source and batteries.

Battery/Power outlet setting

· Domestic power source
An AC adapter is included.

· Battery installation
Install two size AA batteries (IEC R6)

1

Open the battery compartment cover.

NOTE:
Make sure power switch off!
Whenever you open the battery compartment cover, plug in and plug out the AC adapter, make sure power off, otherwise the recording data can be destroyed.

2 3
An attached AC adapter Zoom AD-14

Insert two size AA batteries ensuring you match the polarity markings ( + and - ).
* Illustration : open the battery compartment cover and insert batteries.

Set the Stamina Mode Switch.
* Illustration of a Stamina Switch on. : Use in general (Using AC adapter, batteries) ON : Stamina Mode On (Eco-power mode when using batteries)

Use of an AC adapter other than the one included may cause trouble.
Ref.

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Close the battery compartment cover.
* Illustration of closing the battery compartment cover.

 Explanation about the Stamina Mode.

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Battery/Power outlet setting

· Battery's approximate lifetime
in general use Alkaline battery in stamina mode use about 6 hours about 11 hours

NOTE:
Usable batteries
You can use conventional alkaline and nickel metal hydride batteries.

Power supply from USB
Connect the USB cable to the H4n while it's already connected to the computer with the power switch off, and power is automatically turned on via USB bus power supply. This function is only available when the H4n is used as an SD card reader or an audio interface.

* Approximate lifetime when it is used for continuous recording on WAV 44.1 kHz/16bit format.

· Remaining lifetime of the battery
When "Low Battery!" indication appears, immediately switch off unit and exchange batteries, or shift power source to AC adapter.

HINT:
To measure the lifetime of the battery
The remaining lifetime of the battery is measured more precisely, setting the using battery type on the H4n.

Saving period for the setting 
FULL

Whenever power supply is off by dead battery, the H4n can save the date/time setting for three minutes. When the saving time is over, the setting will be return to the primary value.

Screen indicator for power
EMPTY

When remaining battery life is getting short, "Low Battery" indication will be shown every two seconds and the power will switch off shortly after.

Using batteries

Using AC adapter Ref. Ref.

   

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4-1 Power On and Off, How to use power and hold switch
POWER ON / BOOTING UP

Power On and Off, How to use power and hold switch

[LEFT PANEL]

1 2 3
POWER switch HOLD switch

[Preparation] Make sure all equipment is turned off.

NOTE
· Before power switch on, lower the volume of instruments and monitors connected to the H4n. · The display says "No Card" when booting up, make sure that the SD card is inserted correctly. · The display says "Reset DATE/TIME" when booting up, the date and time setting is the primary value. Ref.
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Insert SD card.

[Power On _ Boot up] Slide the power switch.



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Switch on connecting instruments and monitors in turn.

HINT: Procedure for power on.
To connect more than one machinery, turn power switch on in the following order: Instruments ON H4n ON Mixer ON AMP ON

Power On and Off, How to use power and hold switch

POWER OFF / SHUT DOWN

HOLD Function
The H4n features a HOLD function to make any button operation inactive, preventing errors during recording.

1 2

[Preparation] Turn power switch off, first the monitor system then instruments.

[Power Off _ Shut down] Slide the power switch.

To make HOLD function valid, slide the power switch to HOLD.

* shut down screen

* `Key Hold' display

HINT
AMP OFF

Procedure for power off
Mixer OFF H4n OFF Instruments OFF

If you press any button during HOLD function on, the screen will display `Key Hold' for two seconds. To get out of the HOLD mode, reverse the power switch as the beginning.

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4-2 How to use the [REC] and locator buttons
Buttons like [REC], [STOP], [PLAY/PAUSE], [FF], [REW] have all different functions according to each MODE. [FRONT PANEL]

How to use the [REC] and locator buttons

STEREO/4CH/STAMINA MODE
[REC] button
Stop Enter recording standby mode and reset the counter to 0

MTR MODE
[REC] button
Stop : Having a recording standby track Set to overwrite recording
Become recording standby condition recording Record, Recording Standby Stop can continue playback while recording) (You

Recording Standby Start recording and the counter begins to move Record Playback Place a mark (only for WAV FILE)

Playback

Stop recording and the counter to 0

LOCATOR BUTTONS [STOP] button
Recording, recording standby, recording temporary stop Playback, playback temporary Stop

Set always new recording Stop
Stop recording and the counter stops

Stop recording and return to 0 Stop playback and the counter stops

Recording Standby Start recording and the counter begins to move

[STOP] button
Recording Playback

LOCATOR BUTTONS
Stop recording and the counter stops Stop playback and the counter stops Stop each movement

[PLAY/PAUSE] button
Stop
Recording, temporary stop Start playback and the counter begins to move Suspend recording temporary and restart

Temporary stop Temporary stop

recording standby Start recording and the counter begins to move Playback,temporary stop Suspend playback temporary and restart

[PLAY/PAUSE] button
Stop Recording
Start playback While overwrite setting : No function While always new setting:Suspend recording temporary

[FF], [REW] buttons
[REC] button Locator buttons
[FF] button displays a next file [REW] button returns to the head of the file * However if there is a marker in a WAV file, the button moves to the marking place. Playback temporary stop

Recording standby Start recording and the counter begins to move Playback
Suspend playback temporary

Stop

Less than one second press

Playback

[FF] [REW] buttons
Stop Playback Temporary stop Less than one second press down
[FF] : Enables to operate wind-forward per second [REW]: Returns to the head of the file

More than one second press
Repeating a short time partial playback, operate wind-forward and rewind. The longer the time of pressing, the faster gets its speed. Stop at the end or the beginning of the file.

More than one second press
Repeating a short time partial playback, operate wind-forward and rewind

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4-3 How to use the track [1], [2], [3] and [4] buttons
The buttons of TRACK [1] _ [4] have different functions according to each MODE. [Front Panel]

How to use the track [1], [2], [3] and [4] buttons

MTR MODE
Switch from `RECORDING' to `PLAYBACK' of the tracks, or the other way around

STEREO/4CH/STAMINA MODE
Move to the  menu Move to the  menu

When you start recording, press the track number you want to record and the track becomes `Recording Standby' status. That track number button lights on.

Move to the  menu (only STEREO MODE) Move to the  menu (STEREO MODE,4CH MODE)
* Valid only when you are not operating record·playback job.

Make settings of the track and the input source
After selecting the track, make input source setting. Using the INPUT button you can make recording on monaural, stereo and combination of those.

Select only one track

For stereo input you select from [MIC] and [1] [2]

* track #2-#4 are the same, press the number you select

Select two tracks
TRACK [1]_[4]
* track #3 and #4 are the same

For monaural input you select either from [1] or [2]
* Input selections are those four different combinations. * Those operations are not valid during recording and playback.

HINT:
Even if you press one track button set for stereo link, the other 2 tracks correspond to it and move the same.

Ref.

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4-4 How to use the input [MIC], [1] and [2] buttons
These buttons have different functions depending on the various modes.

How to use the input [MIC], [1] and [2] buttons

[FRONT PANEL]

STEREO/STAMINA MODE
Select INPUT [MIC] or INPUT [1] [2] = the selected one light on. Either you select the INPUT [1] or INPUT [2] button, they will both respond the same Both buttons light up after the selection. (Once lighted the buttons do not respond) Any other settings about input sources like [REC LEVEL, should be made to the lighted target.
* When the presently selected input clips its button will blink.

4CH MODE
Use all input sources like [MIC], [1] and [2] = All [MIC], [1] and [2] light on. When you switch to 4CH, H4n will receive 2- system stereo inputs from [MIC] and [1] [2] altogether. When you press the lighted button, each shows its input level and you can make adjustment to recording level operating [REC LEVEL].
* When the input clips the corresponding button blinks.

MTR MODE
Make the settings individually on [MIC], [1]and [2] depend on stereo or monaural input = the corresponding button lights on. You can select individually INPUT [MIC], [1] and [2] · When you use built-in and the external stereo microphones, select INPUT [MIC]. · When you make stereo input using the external input jack, select both INPUT [1] and [2]. You press either INPUT [1] or [2] button and then press another button.
* When the selected input clips its button blinks.

INPUT [1] & [2] buttons

HINT:
What is clip?
The input level reaches up to the maximum which the H4n can record, that is 0 dB. In this case the recording sound can be distorted and need adjustment of recording level.

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4-5 How to use REC LEVEL and VOLUME
These keys enable to adjust the levels of recording input and output volume. (All the modes are the same) [LEFT PANEL] [RIGHT PANEL]

How to use REC LEVEL and VOLUME

`REC LEVEL' THE ENTIRE MODE IS IN COMMON
REC LEVEL

The recording levels coming from the INPUT [1] & [2] will be adjusted in 100 levels from 1 to 100 with the (+/-) key.

Press the `REC LEVEL' = Adjusting
Target setting: Press INPUT [MIC], [1] and [2] buttons and select the input source which you want to adjust the recording level.

1 _ 100 + : Increase reception level (amplify) - : Decrease reception level (reduce)

[VOLUME] THE ENTIRE MODE IS IN COMMON Press the `VOL' = Adjusting
Output volume from a built-in speaker and output jacks will be adjusted in 101 levels from 0 to 100 with the (+/-) key.
VOLUME

0 _ 100 + : Increase Volume - : Decrease Volume

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4-6 How to use [DIAL] and [MENU] buttons
[DIAL] and [MENU] buttons are used for various settings while recording and playback. Here are some basic explanations about each operation. [RIGHT PANEL]
[DIAL]

How to use [DIAL] and [MENU] buttons

The basic operation for [DIAL]

Rotate the [DIAL] = select an item
Rotate the [DIAL], and the cursor on the display will move along the [DIAL]

Select Press the [DIAL] = confirm the selection
Press down [DIAL], your selection is confirmed.  for additional selections, move on to the next screen.  When you complete selections, the screen returns back to the previous one.

Press

The basic operation for [MENU] button
[MENU]button

Calling [MENU] screen
When setting recording or playback method, Press [MENU] button at the top screen of each mode.

Select

Canceling the setting

If you press the [MENU] button during any setting operation, its operation will be canceled and the screen returns back to the previous one. To cancel setting operation and to return back to the top screen of the each mode, Long Press press [MENU] button for more than 2 seconds.

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How to use [DIAL] and [MENU] buttons

The operation when [ ] cursor is on display (Date·Time Setting, Changing File Name Directory, etc) When you rotate the [DIAL], [ ] moves accordingly.
[ ] move accordingly. The item letters or numbers are reversed Rotate [DIAL] to change the numbers and lettersPress [DIAL] down to confirm your selection.

Pressing [DIAL] down, change the numbers and letters.

[DIAL] operation on the top screen Moving [DIAL] on the top screen, 'cursor' moves. Pressing (highlight) [ ] enables to operate 'COUNTER' or to move to the setting menu.
* Available only on MTR mode.

The operation when the selections are listed on screen By rotating the [DIAL], the selection lists will move accordingly.
[ ] move accordingly.

Push [DIAL] down, to confirm your selection.
the screen returns back to the previous one.

About the `/' on the selection lists When you see t h i s d i s p l a y, there are more selections on the next screen. Highlight arrow and press [DIAL] to move on to the next screen.

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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.

Insert a SD card

[How to install the SD card]

[How to remove the SD card]

1 2

Make sure power is off. Insert the SD card into the slot.

1 2

NOTE:
POWER OFF !
Never insert or remove the SD card while the power is on. This may destroy the data.

Make sure power is off. By pushing remove the SD card from the slot.

CAUTIONS WHEN INSERTING SD CARD
· You can use 16MB_2GB and 4_32GB SD card. Regard to up-to-date SD cards please see and check at our ZOOM site: h t t p : / / w w w. z o o m . c o . j p . "War ning" no SD card in · When you use the SD card for your when booting - up. computer, digital camera or other machine, formatting in the H4n is required. · When "No Card" is seen on the display on at the boot-up, check if the SD card is correctly inserted. · When "Format Card" is seen on the display at booting-up, this means the SD card has "Warning" SD card in unable not been formatted in the H4n. To format, to recognized. Press , all the data will be deleted. press [DIAL] down and select OK button. · When the booting-up screen says "Card Protect", the card is covered with OVERWRITE PROTECT. To release this protect slide the lock switch of the SD card. Ref.

SD card capacity time to record (approx.) 4GB SDHC card WAV 44.1 kHz/16 bits (measured in terms of stereo track) MP3 44.1 kHz/128 kbps (measured in terms of stereo track) Recording time approx. 380 minutes approx. 68 hours

 To use SD card for H2/H4

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