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Safety and usage precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this operation manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions that you must read to prevent accidents. The meanings of these symbols are as follows.
H5 Handy Recorder Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing a ZOOM Recorder. The has the following features. Stereo mics can be changed according to use Handy An XY mic that can record sound images with depth is included. You can switch mics according to the situation as you would switch lenses on an SLR camera. Record up to 4 tracks at once • The XY mic uses a shock mount structure to minimize external vibration noise.
Contents Contents Safety and usage precautions ...................................02 Introduction ................................................................03 Contents ......................................................................04 Names of parts ...........................................................05 Mic overview ..............................................................07 XY mic......................................................................07 Connecting mics .............
H5 Handy Recorder Names of parts Left Front XY mic Names of parts Input volume L/R LINE OUT jack Display PHONE jack VOLUME button Input volume 1 USB port Input volume 2 PLAY/PAUSE button REC button & indicator STOP button Track buttons & indicators (L, R, 1, 2) POWER/HOLD switch Back button Forward button 05
Names of parts (continued) Right/Back Bottom Names of parts MIC/LINE input jack (supports plug-in power) Input 1 REMOTE jack Scroll button Up/down: Select menu items Press: Confirm menu selection Strap attachment hole Speaker (back) MENU button Press: Open menu, Return to last screen SD card slot XLR Battery cover (back) 2 TRS 1 TIP: HOT 1: GND RING: COLD 2: HOT 3 06 Input 2 3: COLD SLEEVE: GND
H5 Handy Recorder Mic overview The XY mic included with the can be swapped according to your need with another input capsule. Connecting mics XY mic This has two crossing directional mics. L R 90° While pressing the buttons on the sides of main unit, inserting it completely. Mic overview the mic, connect it to the Disconnecting mics Features • Shock mount structure minimizes external vibration noise.
Connecting mics/other devices to Inputs 1/2 In addition to the L/R inputs from the XY mic, the also has Inputs 1/2. These can be used together to record up to 4 tracks at the same time. You can connect mics, instruments and other devices to Inputs 1/2. Connecting instruments and other devices Connecting mics/other devices to Inputs 1/2 L/R inputs Input 1 Input 2 Connecting mics Connect dynamic mics and condenser mics to the Input 1/2 XLR jacks.
H5 Handy Recorder Concert recording Recording is possible in a variety of situations, such as the following.
Display overview Home/Recording Screen MULTI FILE Mode Status icon Display overview Stopped Recording STEREO FILE Mode After pressing name of project playing (when recording, name of recorded project) Counter (remaining recordable time) ( P. 99) Name of input capsule connected to L/R inputs Backup recording ON ( P. 32) Battery charge indicator Full Paused Folder name Empty Track L/R Clip indicator Track 1/2 Level meter (Recording input level) LO CUT ( P. 93) COMP/ LIMITER ( P.
H5 Handy Recorder Playback Screen MULTI FILE Mode Status icon Playing Name of playing project Battery charge indicator Paused Clip indicator Folder name Stereo track Name of playing file Display overview Counter (elapsed or remaining playback time) ( P. 100) STEREO FILE Mode Name of input capsule connected to L/R inputs Mono track Level meter (playback level) Playback format Playback speed ( P. 44) A-B repeat ( P. 46) Key control ( P.
Preparations Supplying power Using batteries Using an AC adapter 1. 1. Connect a USB cable to the USB port. 2. Plug the adapter into an outlet. Turn the power off and then remove the battery cover. Supplying power Push down and open 2. Install the batteries. 3. Replace the battery cover. NOTE • Use alkaline batteries or rechargeable NiMH batteries. • If the battery indicator becomes empty, turn the power off immediately and install new batteries. • Set the type of battery being used. ( P.
H5 Handy Recorder 1. Turn the power off and then open the SD card slot cover. 2. Insert the SD card into the slot. Push the card further into the slot and then pull it out. Loading an SD card To eject an SD card: NOTE • Always turn the power off before inserting or removing an SD card. Inserting or removing a card while the power is on could result in data loss. • When inserting an SD card, be sure to insert the correct end with the top side up as shown.
Preparations Turning the power on and off 14 Turning the power on and off Turning the power on Turning the power off 1. 1. Slide to . NOTE • The first time you turn the power on after purchase, you must set the date/time. ( P. 16) • If “No SD Card!” appears on the display, confirm that the 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.
H5 Handy Recorder The has a hold function that disables the buttons in order to prevent accidental operation during recording. Activating the hold function Deactivating the hold function 1. 1. Slide to HOLD. to the center. Turning the power on and off NOTE A remote control can still be used even when the hold function is active.
Preparations Setting the date and time * By setting the date and time, the recorder can store the recording date and time in files. 1. Press . 4. 2. Use to select Setting the date and time “SYSTEM”, and press 3. Use Change the setting. Changing settings . Move cursor: Move up and down Change item value: Press , then move up and down to select “DATE/TIME”, and press Confirm change: . 5. Press Press This completes setting the date and time.
H5 Handy Recorder Set the type of battery used so that the amount of remaining battery charge can be shown accurately. 1. 2. Press 4. . to select the type, and Use to select press Use . to select press . Setting the type of battery used “SYSTEM”, and 3. Use Preparations Setting the type of battery used “BATTERY TYPE”, and press .
Recording process Recording Recording follows the process shown below. When using the MULTI FILE mode, recording and playback data is handled in units called projects. In STEREO FILE mode, this data is handled in file units. Recording process Connect Turn power on ( P. 14) Record ( P. 24) Playback and check ( P. 38) • Connect the XY mic. ( P. 7) • Start recording: • Start playback: • Stop recording: • Stop playback: • Connect mics, instruments and other equipment to INPUTS 1/2. ( P.
H5 Handy Recorder Recording mode overview Recording The has two recording modes: MULTI FILE and STEREO FILE. The file types and formats of recordings differ according to the mode. STEREO FILE mode The L/R inputs from the XY mic or other input capsule are recorded to the L/R tracks, and Inputs 1/2 are recorded to tracks 1/2 as separate files. Since the signals from the inputs are recorded to separate files, you can change their playback volumes and positions, for example, independently after recording.
Selecting the recording mode Recording 1. Press . 2. Use to select REC MODE, Selecting the recording mode and press 3. Use to select the recording mode, and press 20 . .
H5 Handy Recorder Folder and file structure on the H5 Recording When recording with the , folders and files are created on the SD card in the following manner. Root MULTI FILE mode folder Select FOLDER01-10 as the place to save projects FOLDER01 ZOOM0001 FOLDER02 ZOOM0002 A new project is created for each recording. Folders are created for each given project on the SD card and named ZOOM0001-9999.
Selecting inputs and adjusting levels Recording Select whether to use the L/R inputs and Inputs 1/2. In MULTI FILE mode, the L/R inputs will be recorded to the L/R tracks and Inputs 1/2 will be recorded to tracks 1 and 2. 1. Press the buttons of the tracks that you want to record. Selecting inputs and adjusting levels HINT The indicators of the selected track buttons light red, and you will be able to monitor the signals input on these tracks through the headphones and line outputs.
H5 Handy Recorder Recording NOTE When using MULTI FILE recording mode • Files are created for each selected input as follows. Track recorded File name Description L/R input ZOOMnnnn_TrLR.WAV Stereo file Input 1 ZOOMnnnn_Tr1.WAV Mono file Input 2 ZOOMnnnn_Tr2.WAV Mono file Input 1/2 ZOOMnnnn_Tr12.WAV Stereo file (stereo setting) Note: “nnnn” in the file name is the project number • All the files that are created during the same recording in MULTI FILE mode are managed as a single project unit. 3.
Recording Recording 1. Press . Recording MULTI FILE mode This starts recording. 2 2. 3 4 STEREO FILE mode Press to add a mark that can be used as a reference during playback. HINT 1 and During playback, you can press places where marks have been added. to jump to NOTE • Marks can only be added to WAV format files. 3. Press to pause. NOTE • When recording is paused, a mark is added at that point. • Press 24 to resume recording.
H5 Handy Recorder Press to stop. Recording NOTE • In MULTI FILE mode, a maximum of 99 marks can be added to a single project. In STEREO FILE mode, a maximum of 99 marks can be added to a single file. • If the file size exceeds 2 GB when recording in MULTI FILE mode, a new file will be created automatically in the same project and recording will continue without pause.
Setting where projects/files are saved Recording Choose one of ten folders as the folder where new recorded projects (in MULTI FILE mode) and files (in STEREO FILE mode) will be saved. 1. Press . 2. Use to select “FOLDER", and press Setting where projects/files are saved MULTI FILE mode 3. Use to select the folder where you want to save, and press 26 STEREO FILE mode . .
H5 Handy Recorder Recording automatically Recording Recording can be started and stopped automatically in response to the input level. 1. 2. Press 4. . Use OFF", and press Use to select “REC", and press Use to select “ON", . STEREO FILE mode to select “AUTO REC", and press Recording automatically Use and press MULTI FILE mode . . 5. 3. to select “ON/ . NOTE Other automatic recording function settings can be changed. ( P.
Recording automatically (continued) Recording 6. HINT When the input exceeds the set level (shown on the level meters), recording starts automatically. You can also set the recording to stop automatically when the input goes below a set level. ( P. 91) Return to the Home Screen. A dotted line appears at the automatic recording start level. Recording automatically 8. Press when you want to end standby or stop recording. MULTI FILE mode 7. Press STEREO FILE mode .
H5 Handy Recorder Pre-recording Press . 2. Use to select “REC", and press 4. and press MULTI FILE mode 3. Use Use STEREO FILE mode to select “ON", . . NOTE This cannot be used at the same time as the AUTO REC, METRONOME and PRE COUNT functions. If any of these are turned ON, PRE REC will be disabled. Pre-recording 1. Recording By setting the recorder to constantly capture the input signal, you can start recording two seconds before pressing the button.
Counting in before recording Recording A count in can be set to play before starting recording. 1. 2. Press 4. . Use to select “PRE COUNT", and Use to select press . Counting in before recording “TOOL", and press . 5. 3. Use to select the precount number, and Use to select press . “METRONOME", and press 30 . NOTE • This cannot be used at the same time as the AUTO REC function. When AUTO REC is turned ON, PRE COUNT will be disabled.
H5 Handy Recorder Adjusting the side mic level MS capsule only 1. Use to adjust the side mic level RAW mode Icon changes with the value NOTE • Set to Off, −24 to +6 dB, or MS-RAW mode. • When recording in MS-RAW mode, during playback move up and down to adjust the side mic level. • However, this format is different from an ordinary stereo file, so you will need to use ZOOM MS Decoder or other software that can convert it to normal stereo in order to use it with other equipment.
Backup recording L/R input only (with 44.1/48kHz WAV only) Recording When using the L/R input, in addition to the recording at the set input level, the recorder can also record a separate file at a level 12dB below. This backup can be used if the recording level was set too high, causing distortion, for example. Backup recording 1. Press . 2. Use to select “REC", and press 4. and press MULTI FILE mode 3. Use Use to select “In L/R BACKUP", and press . STEREO FILE mode to select “ON", .
H5 Handy Recorder Overdubbing MULTI FILE mode only (with 44.1/48kHz WAV only) Recording You can add recordings later to an already recorded project. 1. 2. Press 4. . Use to select “MIXER/OVERDUB", and Use to select press . Overdubbing “PROJECT", and press . 5. 3. Use to select “MIXER/OVERDUB", and Use to select press . the project you want to overdub, and The track button indicators light green for already press recorded tracks and are unlit for unrecorded tracks. .
Overdubbing Recording 6. MULTI FILE mode only (continued) Press the track button for the track you want to 8. dubbing, press that track's button to light the indi- overdub. Its indicator will light red. cator green. You will now be able to monitor the input signal for the HINT track to be overdubbed. Overdubbing • The indicators change in order: red HINT You can also change the Input 1/2 stereo link setting. ( P. 22) 7. Turn To play back an already recorded track while over- green unlit.
H5 Handy Recorder ZOOM0002_TrLR.WAV ZOOM0002_Tr1.WAV R 1 2 The audio from tracks with indicators that are lit green will play back. HINT By using the MIX DOWN function, you can combine overdubbed recordings into a stereo file. ( P. 54) 12. To change the track that the recording file is Project folder ZOOM0002_TrLR.WAV ZOOM0002_Tr1.WAV ZOOM0002_Tr2.WAV File added to project ZOOM0002_Tr1-01.WAV assigned to, use to select the track, and press 10. Press . ZOOM0002_Tr2.
Overdubbing Recording 13. Use to select FILE, and press Overdubbing 14. Use MULTI FILE mode only Track name (continued) . HINT • By selecting "NONE", you can also remove an assigned file from a track. • By selecting and playing back a mixed down file while overdubbing new tracks, you can layer recordings repeatedly. ( P. 54) to select the file, and press . From the same project folder, select the WAV file that you want to assign to the track.
H5 Handy Recorder Recording Overdubbing 37
Basic playback Playback 1. Press . Basic playback MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode Controls during playback Select playback project/file 1 1 or move to a mark: Use and Search forward/backward: Press and hold Pause/resume playback: Press / Change side mic level: (MS-RAW mode only) Move up/down HINT 2 38 or , the faster • The longer you press and hold searching backward/forward becomes.
H5 Handy Recorder 2. To return to the Home Screen, press at the point Press or . Playback Add a mark during playback where you want to add a mark. NOTE • Marks can only be added to WAV format files. MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode Basic playback HINT A maximum 99 marks can be added. Adjusting the volume during playback Press . Speaker Headphones HINT You can adjust the volume of the speaker and headphones independently. You can set them from 0–100.
Selecting playback project/files from lists Playback 1. Press . 2. Use to select “PROJECT"/"FILE LIST", and press 4. to select “PLAY", and press . . Selecting playback project/files from lists MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode The selected project will start playing back. MULTI FILE mode 3. Use press STEREO FILE mode to select the project/file to be played, and . MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode HINT You can also press project/file.
H5 Handy Recorder Changing the playback mode Playback You can set the playback mode. 1. 2. Press 4. . Use to select the playback mode, and Use to select . . NOTE 3. Use to select “PLAY MODE", and press . PLAY ONE: Play only the selected project/file. PLAY ALL: Play from the selected project/file to the last project/file. REPEAT ONE: Play the selected project/file repeatedly.
Changing the playback pitch (key) Playback The pitch can be changed while keeping the same playback speed. 1. Press . 2. Use to select “PROJECT/FILE LIST", Changing the playback pitch (key) and press 4. Use to select “OPTION", and press . MULTI FILE mode 5. MULTI FILE mode 3. Use and press STEREO FILE mode Use and press STEREO FILE mode to select “KEY CONTROL", . to select the project /file to adjust, . MULTI FILE mode MULTI FILE mode 42 .
H5 Handy Recorder Playback 6. Use to set the playback pitch, and press . Playback will occur with the changed pitch. The pitch can be changed even during playback. NOTE • That pitch change can be set between 6 and 6. • In MULTI FILE mode, the changed value is saved separately for each project. • In STEREO FILE mode, the changed value is saved for the mode. • On the MIXER/OVERDUB screen, KEY CONTROL is disabled.
Changing the playback speed Playback You can adjust the playback speed in a range from 50% to 150% of normal. 1. Press . 2. Use to select “PROJECT/FILE LIST", Changing the playback speed and press 4. Use to select “OPTION", and press . MULTI FILE mode 5. MULTI FILE mode 3. Use and press STEREO FILE mode Use and press to select “PLAYBACK SPEED", . to select the project /file to adjust, . MULTI FILE mode MULTI FILE mode 44 STEREO FILE mode STEREO FILE mode STEREO FILE mode .
H5 Handy Recorder Playback 6. Use to adjust the playback speed, and press . Playback will occur at the adjusted speed. The speed can Changing the playback speed Paused Playing be changed even during playback. NOTE • This speed can be changed to between 50% and 150% of normal. • In MULTI FILE mode, the changed value is saved separately for each project. • In STEREO FILE mode, the changed value is saved for the mode. • On the MIXER/OVERDUB screen, PLAYBACK SPEED is disabled.
Repeat playback of a set interval (AB repeat) Playback You can repeat playback between two set points. 1. Press . 2. Use to select Repeat playback of a set interval (AB repeat) “PLAY", and press 4. Use to select the A point icon. Start point (selected) . End point Playing End point time Paused 3. Use to select “AB REPEAT", and press . 5. Use Start point time and to find the starting point for repeat playback. You can also press to search while playing back.
H5 Handy Recorder Use NOTE You can end A-B repeat playback by doing one of the following during repeat playback. to select the B point icon, and set the • Press repeat playback ending 7. Press . MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode The playback screen will appear, and repeat playback will or to select a different project /file. to stop playback. Repeat playback of a set interval (AB repeat) • Press point. or Playback 6. start between the set points.
Mixing projects MULTI FILE mode only Playback You can adjust the volume and panning of each playback track. 1. 2. Press 5. . Use to select “MIXER/OVERDUB", and Use to select press . Mixing projects “PROJECT", and press . 6. 3. Use to select the Use to select the track to adjust, and press project to mix, and press 4. Use . to select “MIXER/OVERDUB", and press 48 . Selected tracks .
H5 Handy Recorder Mixing controls HINT Do the following to check the LO CUT, COMP/LIMITER and MS STEREO MATRIX settings. Move cursor/change value: Move Select parameter to change: Press Parameter PAN LEVEL up/down Track L or L/R …………… selected Mixing projects values. NOTE Mix settings are saved with each project separately and applied during playback. Change parameter Playback 7.
Checking/editing projects/files Checking project/file information You can check a variety of information about the selected project. 1. 2. Press 4. . Use and press Use Checking project/file information and press . to select “PROJECT/FILE LIST", . MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode Project information will be shown. MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode Use 3. Use and press to select the project /file to check, .
Checking track marks WAV format only A list of the marks in the recorded project/file can be shown. 1. Press . 2. Use to select “PROJECT/FILE LIST", Use to select “OPTION", and press . MULTI FILE mode 5. MULTI FILE mode 3. Use and press . Use STEREO FILE mode to select “MARK LIST", and press . Checking track marks and press 4. Checking/editing projects/files H5 Handy Recorder STEREO FILE mode to select the project /file to check, .
Checking/editing projects/files Changing project/file names 1. Press . 2. Use to select “PROJECT/FILE LIST", and press 4. to select “EDIT", and press . Changing project/file names MULTI FILE mode 5. MULTI FILE mode 3. STEREO FILE mode Use Use to select the project /file name to change, . MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode to select “RENAME", and press and press 52 Use . STEREO FILE mode .
6. Change the name. Move cursor/change character: Move up/down Select character/confirm change: Press NOTE • The following characters can be used in project/file names. Changing project/file names Controls when changing Checking/editing projects/files H5 Handy Recorder (SPACE) !#$% &'()+,-0123456789;=@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{ }~ • A project/file name cannot be only spaces. • In MULTI FILE mode, file names cannot be changed. 7. Press .
Checking/editing projects/files Mixing down a project MULTI FILE mode only You can mix down a project that has been recorded using MULTI FILE mode into a stereo WAV file. Mixing down a project 1. Press . 2. Use to select 5. to select “MIX DOWN", and press . “PROJECT", and press . 6. 3. Use to select a to select “SAVE . TO", and press 7. 4. To change where the mix down file is saved, use project, and press Use to select “MIXER/OVERDUB", and press 54 Use .
8. Use to select the project / folder where it will be saved, and press 10. Use to select “EXE- CUTE", and press . . MULTI FILE mode 9. NOTE • The volume and pan settings ( P. 49) made using MIXER/OVERDUB ( P. 48) will affect the sound of the mix down. • The file created will have the same sampling frequency and bit rate as the project that was mixed down. STEREO FILE mode To change the file name, use to select Mixing down a project This will start the mix down.
Checking/editing projects/files Converting WAV files to MP3 files STEREO FILE mode only STEREO FILE mode WAV files can be converted to (encoded into) MP3 files. 1. 2. Press 4. . to select “OPTION", and Use to select “FILE Converting WAV files to MP3 files LIST", and press press . . 5. 3. Use Use to select “MP3 ENCODE", and Use and press to select a file, press . . 6. NOTE Files recorded using MS-RAW mode cannot be converted (encoded).
7. Use to select the format, and press Use to select “EXECUTE", and press . Encoding will start. Converting WAV files to MP3 files 8. . Checking/editing projects/files H5 Handy Recorder NOTE • If the SD card does not have enough open space, the screen shown in step 6 will reappear. • The new encoded file will be created in the same folder. • If the name of the encoded file would be the same as an existing file, the file name change screen will appear. Change the name before encoding.
Checking/editing projects/files Normalizing WAV format only If the volume of a project recorded using WAV format is too low, you can increase the overall levels of files. 1. Press . 2. Use to select “PROJECT/FILE LIST", Normalizing and press 4. to select “EDIT", and press . MULTI FILE mode 5. MULTI FILE mode 3. STEREO FILE mode Use Use STEREO FILE mode to select “NORMALIZE", and press and press . to select the project /file to normalize, .
6. Use to select the 7. Use to select “YES", and press . track to normalize, and press Checking/editing projects/files H5 Handy Recorder . MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode Normalizing NOTE • You cannot select a track that has no recorded file. • If you select “ALL”, all tracks that have files will be normalized. This normalization will maximize the level of each individual file.
Checking/editing projects/files Dividing projects/files You can divide a project /file into two at any point. 1. Press . 2. Use to select “PROJECT/FILE LIST", Dividing projects/files and press 4. to select “EDIT", and press . MULTI FILE mode 5. MULTI FILE mode 3. STEREO FILE mode Use Use to select the project /file to divide, . MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode to select “DIVIDE", and press and press 60 Use . STEREO FILE mode .
6. 7. Set the division point. Use to select “YES", Division point and press . Paused Controls when dividing Move point: Use Play/pause: Press Confirm point: Press and NOTE • After dividing a project, the part before the division point will be given the same name as the original project with “A” added to the end. The part after the point will have “B” added to the end of its name.
Checking/editing projects/files Trimming project beginnings and ends You can delete (trim) unnecessary beginnings and endings of recorded projects. To do so, you will set the beginning and ending points of the part to be kept. 1. Press . 2. Use to select “PROJECT/FILE LIST", Trimming project beginnings and ends and press 4. Use to select “EDIT", and press . MULTI FILE mode 5. MULTI FILE mode 3. Use and press . Use to select “TRIM", and press STEREO FILE mode STEREO FILE mode .
7. Use and to find 9. Press . the starting point. 10. Use to select . HINT 8. Use and search while playing back. to select the ending point icon. NOTE If there are multiple recordings, including overdubs, the file currently selected for the track will be trimmed. Trimming project beginnings and ends “YES", and press You can also press Checking/editing projects/files H5 Handy Recorder Then, set the ending point in the same manner.
Checking/editing projects/files Deleting multiple files You can delete unneeded files. 1. 2. Press 4. . to select “FILE DELETE", and Use Deleting multiple files and press to select “PROJECT/FILE LIST", press . . 5. Use to select a file to delete, and MULTI FILE mode 3. press STEREO FILE mode In MULTI FILE mode, use and press to select project, Press . . Press 6. MULTI FILE mode . to cancel file deletion.
7. Use to select “YES", and press .
Checking/editing projects/files Deleting multiple projects MULTI FILE mode only You can delete multiple projects in the selected folder at one time. 1. 2. Press 4. . Use to select a project to delete, and Use to select press . Deleting multiple projects “PROJECT", and press . Press to cancel project deletion. NOTE 3. Press Press . to select/unselect all projects. 5. Press . 6. Use to select “YES", and press 66 .
Rebuilding a project MULTI FILE mode only If a project is missing necessary files or is damaged, you can rebuild it. 1. 2. Press 4. . Use to select “REBUILD", and Use to select press . . 5. 3. Use to select “YES", and press Use . Rebuilding a project “PROJECT", and press Checking/editing projects/files H5 Handy Recorder to select the project to rebuild, and press .
Checking/editing projects/files Adding voice memos MULTI FILE mode only You can add voice memos to projects. 1. 2. Press 5. . Use to select “VOICE MEMO", and Use to select press . Adding voice memos “PROJECT", and press . 6. 3. Use to select a project to which you Record the memo. Start recording: Press Stop recording: Press want to add a voice memo, and press . Stopped 4. Playing Use to select “OPTION", and press 68 .
7. Play the memo. Start playback: Press HINT the voice memo will be • Every time you press overwritten. • Voice memos are recorded using the stereo mic connected to the L/R inputs. They cannot be recorded using Inputs 1/2. • The file name of the voice memo will be in the format of “ZOOM0001_VM”. The recording format is 128kbps MP3.
USB functions Data exchange with computers (card reader) By connecting with a computer, you can check and copy data on the SD card. 1. Press 4. . Connect the to the computer using a USB cable. 2. Data exchange with computers (card reader) 70 Use to select “USB", and press 3. Use to select “SD CARD READER", and press . . NOTE using the computer’s • If you want to power the USB bus, connect the cable while the recorder is off and then turn it on.
H5 Handy Recorder Follow the disconnection procedures for the com- USB functions 5. puter before disconnecting the USB cable. Use “Safely Remove Hardware” to select the . Mac: Drag-and-drop the icon into the trash. NOTE Always follow these procedures before disconnecting the USB cable. 6. Disconnect the cable from the computer and the , and then press Data exchange with computers (card reader) Windows: .
USB functions Using as an audio interface You can send signals input through the through the . 1. Using as an audio interface NOTE • Set to “STEREO” to use it as a 2-in/2-out interface or “MULTI TRACK” to use it as a 4-in/2-out interface. • When using an iPad, select "STEREO". It cannot be used with MULTI TRACK mode. • When using Windows, a driver is necessary to use MULTI TRACK mode. You can download this driver from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.co.jp).
H5 Handy Recorder Connect the to the computer or iPad using a 7. USB cable. Use HINT See “Audio interface settings”. ( Use to select “YES", and press . P. 74) 9. Disconnect the cable from the computer or iPad and the Press . Using as an audio interface NOTE An iPad Camera Connection Kit is necessary to connect an iPad. 6. to select “EXIT", and press 8. STEREO USB functions 5. . MULTI TRACK to disconnect.
USB functions Audio interface settings When using the as an audio interface, you can make the following settings. Refer to each section for details. Audio interface settings Input settings LO CUT ( P. 93) COMP/LIMITER ( P. 94) In1/2 PHANTOM ( P. 96) PLUGIN POWER ( P. 97) In1/2 PAD(-20dB) ( P. 98) 1/2 MS STEREO MATRIX ( P. 86) L/R MS-RAW MONITOR ( P. 85) DIRECT MONITOR ( P. 74) MONITOR MIXER ( P. 75) (MULTI TRACK only) LOOP BACK ( P. 77) (STEREO only) In1/2 MONO MIX ( P.
H5 Handy Recorder Use Monitor signal mixing (MULTI TRACK only) to select When using direct monitoring you can adjust the balance of the input signals. This mix does not affect the input signals sent to the computer or iPad. “ON/OFF", and press . Press . 2. Use to select Audio interface settings 1. MULTI TRACK 5. Use to select “ON", and press . “IN/OUT", and press STEREO USB functions 4. MULTI TRACK 3. Use . to select “DIRECT MONITOR", and press .
USB functions Audio interface settings (continued) 4. Audio interface settings 5. Use to select 6. Use to select the “MONITOR MIXER", and parameter, and change press the value. . Mixing controls Use and press to select track, Move cursor/change value: Move . up/down Select parameter to change: Press 7. Press to listen to the project without mixer adjustments. Pressing this button turns the mixer on and off.
H5 Handy Recorder 3. Press . 2. Use to select “IN/ OUT", and press to select “LOOP BACK", and press 4. 1. Use Use and press . to select “ON", . Audio interface settings When in STEREO mode, you can mix the sound from the computer or iPad with the sound input through the and send it back to the computer or iPad again (loop back).
Using the tuner Tools You can use the input signal to tune an instrument. 1. 2. Press 4. . Use to select the type of tuning, and Use to select press . Using the tuner “TOOL", and press . 5. 3. Use to change the standard pitch. Use to select “TUNER", and press 78 . HINT The standard pitch can be set from 435 Hz to 445Hz.
H5 Handy Recorder Tools 6. For all tuner types except chromatic, you can use and to change the pitch (drop tuning). 8. Using the tuner. The following tuner types can be selected. Guitar/bass tuner The number of the string you are tuning is automatically detected, allowing you to tune them one at a time.
Using the metronome Tools Use the metronome to count in before recording or as a click track. 1. Press Set the "CLICK" . Use 2. Use to select Using the metronome “TOOL", and press 3. Use metronome is active, and press . to select to set when the . HINT CLICK has the following options. OFF: Sound off REC AND PLAY: Sound on during recording/playback REC ONLY: Sound on during recording only PLAY ONLY: Sound on during playback only “METRONOME", and press . Set the "PRE COUNT" ( P.
H5 Handy Recorder Tools Set the "SOUND" Set the "LEVEL" Use Use to set the to adjust the metronome volume, and press press . HINT SOUND has the following options. BELL, CLICK, STICK, COWBELL, HI-Q . HINT The LEVEL range is 0 – 10. metronome pattern, and NOTE • This cannot be used at the same time as the AUTO REC function. When AUTO REC is turned ON, the metronome will be disabled. • This cannot be used at the same time as the PRE REC function.
Adjusting the input signal monitoring mix Tools You can adjust the level and panning of each input signal when monitoring. 1. 2. Adjusting the input signal monitoring mix 82 MULTI FILE mode only Press 4. . press Use Use . to select “MONITOR MIXER", and press to select the track to adjust, and . Mixer ON/OFF status to select “IN/ OUT", and press 3. Use .
H5 Handy Recorder Tools 5. 6. Change parameter values. Press to listen to the project without mixer adjustments. the mixer on and off. Move cursor/change value: Move Select parameter to change: Press Parameter Setting range PAN L100 – CENTER – R100 LEVEL Mute, −48.0 – +12dB up/down Explanation Adjusts left–right balance Adjusts volume NOTE These mix settings are saved with each recorded project separately. Mix settings can also be changed during playback. ( P.
Lowering the line output level Tools You can lower the output level of the LINE OUT jack. Use this when connecting the LINE OUT jack signal to the external mic input jack on an SLR camera or other jack with a high input gain. 1. Lowering the line output level 2. Press 4. . to set the LINE OUT jack output level, Use to select “IN/OUT", and press . and press . NOTE This setting does not affect the level output from the PHONE jack. MULTI FILE mode 3.
H5 Handy Recorder Monitoring MS-RAW signals MS-RAW mode only 1. 2. Press 4. . Use to select “RAW", and press Use to select “IN/OUT", and press . . 3. Use STEREO FILE mode Monitoring MS-RAW signals NOTE Select “STEREO” if you want to monitor with an ordinary stereo mix. MULTI FILE mode Tools When recording in MS-RAW mode with an MS capsule, you can monitor the mid mic input through the left channel and the side mic input through the right channel as is.
Converting input MS signals to stereo Tools This unit can convert MS stereo mic signal input through Inputs 1/2 into ordinary L/R stereo signals. 1. 2. Press 4. . Use to select an item, and press Use to select “IN/OUT", and press . . Converting input MS signals to stereo Turn "ON/OFF" Use MULTI FILE mode 3. Use STEREO FILE mode and press to select “ON", . to select “In1/2 MS MATRIX", and press 86 Input 1/2 only . NOTE • When ON, tracks 1/2 will be reconfigured as a stereo track.
H5 Handy Recorder Tools Set "MID LEVEL" Use Select "INPUT SETTING" to set the level of Use to assign the MID and SIDE inputs to Inputs 1 the center sound, and and 2, and press press . HINT MID LEVEL can be set to mute or in a range from −48.0 to +12.0 dB. Set "SIDE LEVEL" Use to set the level of . Converting input MS signals to stereo the mid mic, which captures the side mic, which captures the sound to the left and right, and press .
Mixing input signals to mono Input 1/2 only Tools The signals input through Inputs 1/2 can be mixed to a single signal that is sent to both channels. 1. 2. Press 4. . Use and press Use to select “ON", . to select Mixing input signals to mono “IN/OUT", and press 3. Use . to select “In1/2 MONO MIX", and press 88 STEREO FILE mode only . NOTE • When MONO MIX is ON, the names of recording files will have "_MN" added to the end of the file name, like "ZOOM0001_MN.WAV".
H5 Handy Recorder Setting the recording format 1. 2. Press Use . to select “REC", and press . Tools Select the format according to the desired audio quality and file size. MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode WAV 48kHz/24bit WAV 96kHz/24bit WAV 44.1kHz/24bit WAV 96kHz/16bit WAV 48kHz/16bit WAV 48kHz/24bit WAV 44.1kHz/16bit WAV 44.1kHz/24bit Audio quality High File size Large Low Small WAV 48kHz/16bit Setting the recording format WAV 44.
Changing automatic recording settings Tools You can set the input levels that cause automatic recording to start and stop, as well as the automatic stop time. Setting the automatic recording start level 1. Press 4. . Use START LEVEL", and press Changing automatic recording settings 2. Use to select “REC", and press MULTI FILE mode Use to select . . 5. 3.
H5 Handy Recorder Tools Setting automatic stopping 1. If you want recording to 3. Set the stop level in the same manner as the start level. stop automatically, press STOP", and press . MULTI FILE mode 2. Use to select the STEREO FILE mode When the input level goes below the set level, recording stop time, and will stop automatically after the amount of time set in press step 2 above. .
Setting how projects/files are named Tools You can change the type of name that is automatically given to projects/files. 1. Press . 2. Use to select “REC", and press 4. Use to select the type, and press . Setting how projects/files are named MULTI FILE mode MULTI FILE mode 3. . STEREO FILE mode STEREO FILE mode NOTE • Project names are given in the following ways.
H5 Handy Recorder Use the low-cut filter to reduce wind noise and vocal pops, for example. 1. 2. Press 4. . Use to select the track to use it on, and press Use to select “IN/OUT", and press . . 3. Use STEREO FILE mode HINT Set this to ALL to use the low-cut filter on all inputs at once. to select “LO CUT", and press . STEREO FILE mode 5.
Other settings Adjusting the input level (compressor/limiter) The unit can automatically raise low-level input signals and lower high-level input signals. 1. 2. Press 4. . Use to select the Input to adjust, and press Use to select “IN/OUT", and press . . Adjusting the input level (compressor/limiter) MULTI FILE mode MULTI FILE mode 3. Use HINT Select ALL to use this on all the inputs at once. to select “COMP/LIMITER", and press STEREO FILE mode STEREO FILE mode . 5.
H5 Handy Recorder Explanation Compressor/limiter OFF COMP (GENERAL) Standard compressor COMP (VOCAL) Compressor for vocals COMP (DRUM) Compressor for drums and percussion LIMITER (GENERAL) Standard limiter LIMITER (CONCERT) Limiter for live performances LIMITER (STUDIO) Limiter for studio recording Compressors reduce high levels and raise low levels. Limiters reduce the level when input signals exceed a set level.
Other settings Changing the phantom power setting Input 1/2 can provide phantom power of +12V, +24V or +48V. 1. Press Turning "ON/OFF" . Use 2. Use to select “IN/OUT", and press . input, and press . Changing the phantom power setting HINT Select ALL to use phantom power on both inputs. MULTI FILE mode 3. STEREO FILE mode Use and press Use to select “ON", . to select “In1/2 PHANTOM", and press Set the "VOLTAGE" . Use 4. to select the voltage, and press Use .
H5 Handy Recorder Other settings Using plug-in power When using a mic that uses plug-in power, make the following setting before connecting it to the MIC/LINE input jack of the XY mic. Press . 2. Use to select “IN/OUT", and press 4. and press MULTI FILE mode 3. Use Use . to select “ON", . Using plug-in power 1. STEREO FILE mode to select “PLUGIN POWER", and press .
Other settings Reducing the input signal level When connecting a mixer with a standard output level or +4dB, for example, you can set this unit to reduce the input signal level −20 dB. 1. 2. Press 4. . Use to select the input, and press Use to select “IN/OUT", and press . . Reducing the input signal level HINT Select ALL to use the pad on both inputs. MULTI FILE mode STEREO FILE mode 5. 3. Use to select “In1/2 PAD (−20dB)", and press 98 Input 1/2 only .
H5 Handy Recorder Other settings Setting the counter Set how time is shown during recording You can set the counter to show either the elapsed recording time (count up) or the remaining possible recording time (count down). 1. 4. . Use to select how the counter appears, and Use to select “REC", and press MULTI FILE mode . press Setting the counter 2. Press . STEREO FILE mode NEXT 3. Use press to select “COUNTER SETUP", and .
Other settings Setting the counter (continued) Set how time is shown during playback You can set the counter to show either the elapsed playback time (count up) or remaining playback time (count down). 1. Setting the counter 2. Press 4. . Use to select Use press . to select “COUNTER SETUP", and press 100 to select how the counter appears, and “PLAY", and press 3. Use . .
H5 Handy Recorder Other settings Changing the display backlight setting You can set the display backlight to turn off when no operation is conducted for 30 seconds in order to save power. 1. 4. . to change the setting, and press Use to select “SYSTEM", and press 3. Use Use . to select “BACKLIGHT", and press . . Changing the display backlight setting 2.
Other settings Adjusting the display contrast 1. 2. Press Use to adjust the contrast, and Use to select press . Adjusting the display contrast “SYSTEM", and press 3. Use . to select “DIS- PLAY CONTRAST", and press 102 4. . . HINT This can be set between 1 and 10.
H5 Handy Recorder You can check the software versions used by the 1. 2. Press . 3. . Use to select Other settings Checking the firmware versions “FIRMWARE VERSION", Use to select and press . press . The firmware versions will be shown.
Other settings Restoring the default settings You can restore the unit to its factory default settings. 1. 2. Press Use to select “YES", and press Use . to select Restoring the default settings “SYSTEM", and press . This will restore the default settings. The unit will automatically turn off. 3. Use to select “FACTORY RESET", and press 104 4. . . NOTE Input level settings are not reset.
H5 Handy Recorder 1. 2. Press 3. . Use to select “REMAIN", and Use to select “SD CARD", and press press Other settings Checking SD card open space . . open space will be shown.
Other settings Formatting SD cards Follow these procedures to format an SD card for use with the 1. 2. Press 4. . Use to select Formatting SD cards Use press . to select “SD to select “FORMAT", and 106 Use “YES", and press CARD", and press 3. . . . NOTE • If you use an SD card that has been formatted by a computer or that you have purchased, you must format it using the before use. • Be aware that all data previously saved on the SD card will be deleted when it is formatted.
H5 Handy Recorder Other settings Testing SD card performance You can test SD cards to confirm that they can be used with the . The quick test takes very little time, while the full test examines the entire SD card. Conducting a quick test Press . 2. Use to select “SD Use to select “YES", and press CARD", and press 3. Use . The card performance test, . Testing SD card performance 1. 5. which takes about 30 seconds, will start. to select “PER- FORMANCE TEST", and press 4. Use .
Other settings Testing SD card performance (continued) 6. To cancel testing, press . NOTE Even if an SD card is evaluated as “OK” by the performance test, this does not guarantee that write errors will never occur. Please use this test just as a guide. Conducting a full test 1. Press . 2. Use to select “SD Testing SD card performance CARD", and press 3. Use to select “PER- FORMANCE TEST", and press 4. Use . to select “FULL TEST", and press 108 . .
H5 Handy Recorder When the amount of time required is shown, use to select “YES", and press . To cancel testing, press . HINT You can also press to pause and resume testing. NOTE Even if an SD card is evaluated as “OK” by the performance test, this does not guarantee that write errors will never occur. Please use this test just as a guide. Testing SD card performance When the test completes, 6. Other settings 5. if the MAX access rate is 100%, the card has failed the test (NG).
Other functions Updating the firmware The 1. firmware can be updated to the latest versions. 4. Copy the version update file to the root directory update completes, turn of the SD card. the power off. Updating the firmware NOTE You can download the file for the latest firmware version update from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.co.jp). 2. Insert the SD card into the while pressing 3. Use . Then, turn it on . to select “YES", and press .
H5 Handy Recorder An SD card that has been used in an older ZOOM H series recorder can be read by an 1. Insert the SD card, and then turn the 2. Use to select . NOTE • This function cannot be used to move projects created by an . • When files created in 4CH MODE are moved, a project named "ZOOMXXXX" will be created. • Moved files will have the name of the H series model that they came from added to the beginnings of their names.
Other functions Using a remote control You can operate the 1. Connect the remote control to the jack. Using a remote control 112 from a distance by using a remote control. REMOTE The buttons on the remote control correspond to the buttons on the main unit. HINT The remote control buttons can be used even when the hold function is active.
H5 Handy Recorder Troubleshooting is not operating properly, please check the following first. Recording/playback trouble There is no sound or output is very quiet The sound from a connected device or mic cannot be heard or is very quiet • If you are using the included XY mic, confirm that the mic orientation is suitable. • Check the input level setting. ( P. 22) • If connecting a CD player or other device to an input jack, try raising the output level of that device.
Specifications Appendices Recording media 16MB–2GB SD cards, 4GB–32GB SDHC cards XY mic (XYH-5) Mic type Sensitivity Input gain Maximum sound pressure input Directional –45 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa –∞ to 52 dB 140 dBSPL L/R inputs MIC/LINE IN stereo mini jack Specifications Input gain: –∞ to 52 dB Input impedance: 2 kΩ or more Plug-in power supported Inputs Backup input Set L/R input gain –12 dB Connectors Input gain (PAD OFF) Input gain (PAD ON) Input impedance Maximum allowable input level Phantom powe
H5 Handy Recorder Class: USB 2.0 High Speed Audio interface operation: MULTI TRACK mode (Note: Use with Windows requires a driver, but Mac OS does not) Class: USB 2.0 High Speed Specifications: 4 in/2 out, 44.
For EU Countries FCC regulation warning (for 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.
