User Guide

Quick Guide 2 4-track mode basic operation
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HINT
To return from 4-track mode to stereo mode,
perform the same steps from the 4-track mode
top screen, select “STEREO RECORDER”, and
press the jog dial.
Creating a new project
In 4-track mode, the H4 manages recordings in
units called “projects”. When you start a new
recording, create a project as follows.
1.
At the 4-track mode top screen,
press the center of the [MENU] key.
The main menu for making various settings
appears.
2.
Move the jog dial up/down to bring
the cursor to “PROJECT”. Then
press the jog dial.
The PROJECT menu for project related
operations appears.
HINT
When you call up the PROJECT menu, the current
project is saved automatically.
3.
Move the jog dial up/down to bring
the cursor to “NEW PROJECT”. Then
press the jog dial.
The default name for the new project is shown.
HINT
You can change the name of the project at this
point (
→ p. 55), or you can change it later
(
→ p. 56).
4.
To create the new project, move the
jog dial up/down to bring the cursor
to the OK button, and then press the
jog dial.
The newly created project is automatically
loaded, and the 4-track mode top screen appears.
If you select the CANCEL button instead of the
OK button, the new project is not created, and
the PROJECT menu appears again.
Making metronome settings
The H4 incorporates a metronome function that
is useful for practice or for multi-track recording.
Listening to the metronome during recording can
help keep correct timing when adding
instrumental or vocal tracks. (The sound of the
metronome is not recorded on the track.)
This section explains how to set the metronome
tempo and volume.
1.
At the 4-track mode top screen,
press the center of the [MENU] key.
The main menu for making various settings
appears.
2.
Move the jog dial up/down to bring
Name for
project to be
created
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