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Usage and safety 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.
H6 Handy Recorder Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing a ZOOM Recorder. The has the following features. Handy Stereo mics can be changed according to use Record up to 6 track at once In addition to the swappable stereo mic (L/R input), the main unit has 4 XLR/TRS inputs (Inputs 1–4). Use these to simultaneously record a maximum of 6 tracks, including ambiance, narration, a stereo image and the voices of multiple performers, for example.
Contents Contents Usage and safety precautions ............................... 02 Introduction ............................................................ 03 Contents .................................................................. 04 Included items ........................................................ 05 Names of parts ...................................................... 06 Mic overview ......................................................... 08 XY mic ...........................................
H6 Handy Recorder Included items The package should contain the following items. Please confirm that they have all been included.
Names of parts Left Front XY mic MS mic Names of parts Input volume L/R (Swappable) Input 1 Input volume 1 Input volume 3 PAD switches (1–4) Input 2 Input volume 2 Track buttons and indicators (L, R, 1–4) SD card slot Input volume 4 Play/pause button & indicator Record button Stop button & indicator VOLUME button PHONE jack POWER/HOLD switch Display Back button Forward button 06
H6 Handy Recorder Right (back) Bottom REMOTE jack (remote control sold separately) MIC/LINE input jack (supports plug-in power) Names of parts LINE OUT jack Input 3 Speaker (back) Input 4 Strap holes (can also be used with camera straps) Scroll button Up and down Select menu items Press: Confirm menu selection MENU button Press: Open menu, Return to last screen USB jack XLR TRS Battery cover (back) 2 1 TIP: HOT 1: GND RING: COLD 2: HOT 3 3: COLD SLEEVE: GND 07
Mic overview The includes XY and MS mics. These mics can be swapped according to your need. A shotgun mic (SGH-6) and an external XLR/TRS input (EXH-6) are also available as optional accessories. ( The input from these mics (L/R input) is recorded on the L/R tracks. P.12) XY mic Mic overview This has two crossing directional mics. By rotating the mics, you can switch the width of the recording field between 90° and 120°.
H6 Handy Recorder Connecting and disconnecting mics Mic connection 1. Remove the protective caps from the Mic disconnection main unit and the mic. While pressing the buttons on the sides of the mic, pull it out of the main unit. While pressing the buttons on the sides of the mic, connect it to the main unit, inserting the connector completely. NOTE • When disconnecting a mic, do not use too much force. Doing so could damage the mic or the main unit.
Connecting mics/other devices to Inputs 1–4 In addition to the input (L/R) from an XY or MS mic, the also has Inputs 1–4. These can be used together to record up to six tracks at one time. Mics, instruments and other equipment can be connected to Inputs 1–4 and recorded independently to tracks 1–4.
H6 Handy Recorder Concert recording The • L/R input mic: Performance on stage • Inputs 1/2: Line outputs from mixer • Mics connected to Inputs 3/4: Audience sound allows you to record in a variety of configurations.
Optional accessories The following optional accessories are available for use with the Shotgun mic attachment (SGH-6) Optional accessories 12 . External XLR/TRS input (EXH-6) Use instead of a stereo mic to give the TRS input jacks (L/R input). • This does not support phantom power. This highly-directional mic is great for capturing monophonic sound from a specific location. Use it in place of an stereo mic. • This mic records to the L/R track in mono.
H6 Handy Recorder Accessory pack (APH-6) AC adapter (AD-17) This accessory pack includes the following 3 items: a remote control, a hairy windscreen and an AC adapter. . ConThis AC adapter is designed for use with the nect it to the USB jack using a USB cable and plug it into an outlet. Remote control (RCH-6) . Optional accessories This is a wired remote control for use with the Connect it to the REMOTE jack. Hairy windscreen This windscreen can be used with both the XY and MS mics.
Display overview Home/Recording Screen Name of project that will play when the button is pressed Status icon Recording time Stopped Battery charge indicator Full (when recording, name of project being recorded) Display overview Recording Empty Paused Folder name Monitoring volume (Monitoring mixer Pan sliders (Monitoring mixer Low cut indicator ( P.78) Compressor/limiter indicator ( P.79) Phantom power indicator ( P.
H6 Handy Recorder Playback Screen Status icon Playing back Playback time Battery charge indicator Paused Name of project playing back Pan sliders Display overview Folder name Playback volume Level meter (playback level) Pitch control Tracks 1–4 L/R track (Name of connected mic unit shown) Playback format Playback speed ( P.41) A-B repeat ( P.
Preparations Supplying power Using batteries 1. Turn the power off and then remove the battery cover. Supplying power 16 Open while pushing up 2. Install the batteries. 3. Replace the battery cover. NOTE • Use alkaline batteries or nickelmetal hydride batteries. • If the battery indicator becomes empty, turn the power off immediately and install new batteries. • Set the type of battery being used. ( P.
H6 Handy Recorder 1. Connect a USB cable to the USB jack. 2. Plug the adapter into Supplying power an outlet.
Preparations Loading an SD card 1. Turn the power off and then open the SD card slot cover. 2. Insert the card in the slot. Loading an SD card To eject an SD card: Push the card further into the slot and then pull it out. SD card slot in center of left side 18 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.
H6 Handy Recorder Turning the power on Slide to the right. Slide to the right. NOTE Keep holding the switch to the right until the ZOOM logo appears. Turning the power on and off NOTE • The first time you turn the power on after purchase, you must set the language ( P.21) and date/time ( P.22). You can also change these settings later. • If “No SD Card!” appears on the display, confirm that the SD card is inserted properly.
Preparations Using the hold function The has a hold function that can be used to disable the buttons in order to prevent accidental operation during recording. Activating the hold function Slide Using the hold function 20 to the left. NOTE The hold function does not affect the remote control (sold separately). Even when hold is active, the remote can still be used. Deactivating the hold function Slide to the center.
H6 Handy Recorder The language shown on the display can be set to English or Japanese. Press . 2. Use to Setting the language 1. select “LANGUAGE”, and press 3. Use Preparations Setting the language* . to select the language, and press . *The first time you turn the power on after purchase, you must set the language and date/time.
Preparations Setting the date and time* When the date and time are set, the recorder can store accurate recording date and time information in files. Setting the date and time 1. Press . 4. 2. Use to select Changing settings “SYSTEM”, and press 3. Use . . Move cursor: Move up/down Select item: Press then move up/down Confirm change: Press to select “Date/Time”, and press Set the date and time. 5. Press to complete the setting.
H6 Handy Recorder Set the type of battery used so that the amount of remaining battery charge can be shown accurately. 1. 3. . Use to select “Battery”, Use to select and press . “SYSTEM”, and press . 4. Use to select the type, and press . Setting the type of battery used 2.
Recording process Recording The recording process includes the following steps. With the , a unit of recording/playback data is called a project. Connect Recording process Turn power on ( P.19) • Connect the XY or MS mic unit. ( P.09) • Connect mics, instruments and other equipment to Inputs 1–4. ( P.10) 1. Set the recording format (WAV/MP3). ( P.83) • When set to MP3, a stereo mix will be recorded regardless of the number of tracks. • You can also make automatic recording ( P.29), pre-recording ( P.
H6 Handy Recorder Folder and file structure Recording When recording with the , the following folders and files are created on the SD card. Root ••••••• FOLDER01 ZOOM0001 A folder named ZOOM0001 – ZOOM9999 is created for each project. FOLDER02 ZOOM0002 Stereo file of recorded L/R input signals ZOOM0002_LR.WAV Mono file of recorded Input 1 signal ZOOM0002_Tr1.WAV Stereo file of recorded Input 3/4 signals ZOOM0002_Tr34.WAV L/R input backup recording file ( P.34) ZOOM0002_BU.
Basic recording Recording 1. Basic recording HINT • The indicator of the selected track button lights red. • If you press track button 2 while pressing and holding track button 1, tracks 1/2 will become a stereo track (stereo link). Tracks 3/4 can be made into a stereo track in the same way. Stereo links can also be deactivated in the same way. The L/ R track stereo link, however, cannot be deactivated. 2 1 6 Press the button of the track that you want to record.
H6 Handy Recorder Turn for the selected 5. level. Press to start recording. 4. Press 6. Press to stop recording. NOTE • A maximum of 99 marks can be added to a single project. • During recording if the file size exceeds 2 GB a new file will be created automatically in the same project and recording will continue without pause. When this happens, numbers will be added to the ends of the file names: “-0001” for the first file, “-0002” for the second file and so on. Basic recording 3. to pause.
Selecting the folder where projects are saved Recording Selecting the folder where projects are saved 28 Choose one of ten folders as the folder where new recorded projects will be saved. 1. 2. Press 4. . to confirm the folder selection and return Use to to the Home Screen. select “PROJECT LIST”, and press 3. Press Use . to select the folder where you want to save new projects, and press .
H6 Handy Recorder Recording automatically Recording Recording can be started and stopped automatically in response to the input level. 1. 4. . Use to select “On/ Off”, and press Use . to select “REC”, and press . NEXT 3. Use to select “Auto Rec”, and press Recording automatically 2. Press .
Recording automatically (continued) Recording 5. Use and press to select “On”, . Recording automatically NOTE For details, see “Changing automatic recording function settings”. ( P.84) 6. Return to the Home Screen, and press to put the recorder into standby. 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.85) 30 7.
H6 Handy Recorder Pre-recording 1. 4. . Use and press Use to select “On”, . to select “REC”, and press . NOTE The Auto Rec and Pre Count functions cannot be used at the same time as this function. 3. Use Pre-recording 2. Press Recording By setting the recorder to constantly capture the input signal, you can start recording two seconds before pressing the button. This is useful when, for example, a performance starts suddenly. to select “Pre Rec”, and press .
Counting in before recording Recording The recorder metronome can be used to count in before starting recording. 1. Counting in before recording 2. Press Use to select “TOOL”, and press press to select . . 5. 3. Use “Pre Count”, and Use to select the count number, Use to select and press . “Metronome”, and press 32 4. . . NOTE The Auto Rec and Pre Rec functions cannot be used at the same time as this function.
H6 Handy Recorder Adjusting the side mic level MS mic only Move Recording Before using the MS mic to record, you can adjust the side mic level (stereo width). Do this when the Home Screen is open. NOTE • Set to Off, −24 to +6 dB, or RAW. up and down to adjust. Wide Icon changes with the value • When recording in RAW mode, during playback move up and down to adjust the side mic level. • RAW mode can be selected only when the WAV format is used for recording.
Backup recording 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. 1. Backup recording 2. Press 4. . Use and press Use Use . . to select “Backup Rec”, and press to select “On”, to select “REC”, and press 3. 34 L/R input and WAV format only .
H6 Handy Recorder Overdubbing WAV format only Recording You can add recordings to an already recorded project. Press . 2. Use to select 5. . 6. 3. Use to select “Overdub”, and press 4. to adjust the input level. HINT You can also adjust the mixer (volume/pan) ( P.46), low cut filter ( P.78) and compressor/limiter as needed ( P.79). “PROJECT MENU”, and press Turn Overdubbing 1. To monitor already recorded tracks, press their track buttons so their indicators light green. NEXT .
Overdubbing (continued) Recording 7. 8. Press Press WAV format only to start recording. to stop recording. Overdubbing HINT • You can change the stereo link setting even during overdubbing. • Overdub files and volume, pan and stereo link settings are saved in units called “takes”.You can change settings and record multiple takes. Then, when stopped you can press to select the previous take or press to select the next take. • A maximum of 99 takes can be recorded.
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Basic playback Playback 1. to start playback. Basic playback Controls during playback 1 38 Press 2 1 and Select project/move to mark: Use Search forward/backward: Press and hold Pause/resume playback: Press Adjust volume: Press Add marks: Press Change side mic level: (RAW mode only) Move / (+/−) up and down HINT or , the faster • The longer you press and hold searching backward/forward becomes.
H6 Handy Recorder Press or to return to the Home Screen. Playback 2.
Select the playback project from the list Playback 1. 2. Press 4. . Use to select the project you want to play Use to select back, and press . “PROJECT LIST”, and Select the playback project from the list 40 press 3. Use The selected project will start playing back. . to select the folder, and press . NOTE After playback completes, playback might continue depending on the playback mode. ( P.
H6 Handy Recorder Changing the playback speed Playback You can adjust the playback speed in a range from 50% to 150% of normal. 1. 4. . Use to adjust the playback speed, Use to select and press . “PROJECT MENU”, and press 3. Use . to select “Playback Speed”, and press Playback will occur at the adjusted speed. NOTE This setting is saved separately for each project. Changing the playback speed 2. Press .
Repeat playback of a set interval (AB repeat) Playback You can repeat playback between two set points. 1. Repeat playback of a set interval (AB repeat) 2. Press 5. . and to find the starting point for Use to select “PLAY”, and press repeat playback. You can also press . to search while playing back. 3. Use to select “AB Repeat”, and press 4. Use . and press 6. Use to select . to select the B point icon. Then, set the repeat playback ending point.
H6 Handy Recorder Playback 7. Press to open the playback screen. NOTE • To end AB repeat playback, follow the instructions on P.42 to select “AB Repeat” and then press . • During repeat playback, AB repeat will end if you press or to select a different project. Repeat playback of a set interval (AB repeat) Repeat playback will start between the set points.
Changing the playback mode Playback Changing the playback mode 44 You can set the playback mode. 1. 2. Press Use to select the mode, and press Use and press 3. 4. . Use . to select “PLAY”, . to select “Play mode”, and press . NOTE Play All: Play all the projects in the current folder. Play One: Play only the selected project. Repeat One: Play the selected project repeatedly. Repeat All: Play all the projects in the current folder repeatedly.
H6 Handy Recorder Changing the playback pitch (key) 1. 5. . Use to set the play- back pitch (key), Use to select and press . “PROJECT MENU”, and press 3. Use . to select “Project Mixer”, and press 4. . NOTE This can be set between 6 and 6. Changing the playback pitch (key) 2. Press Playback The pitch can be changed in semitones for each track separately while keeping the same playback speed. Playback will occur with the changed pitch.
Mixing WAV format only Playback You can use the Project Mixer to adjust the balance of the playback tracks. 1. Mixing 2. Press 4. . Change parameters as desired. Use to select Mixing controls “PROJECT MENU”, and press 3. Use . to select “Project Mixer”, and press . Move cursor/change value: Move Select parameter to change: Press Parameter Volume Panning Pitch (key) 46 Setting range Mute, −48.0 – +12dB (in 0.
H6 Handy Recorder Playback 5. Press to listen to the project without mixer adjustments. Mixing Pressing this button turns the mixer settings on and off. NOTE • Mix settings are saved with each project separately and applied during playback. • Use the Monitor Mixer to adjust the balance when monitoring inputs. ( P.
Checking/editing projects/files Checking project information You can check information about the selected project. Checking project information 1. Press . 2. Use to select “PROJECT MENU”, and press 3. Use . to select “Information”, and press to view information about the project. Use to scroll down to see information hidden below the bottom of the screen.
Checking track marks A list of marks in the recorded project can be shown. Press . 2. Use to select “PROJECT MENU”, and press 3. Use . Checking track marks 1. Checking/editing projects/files H6 Handy Recorder to select “Mark List”, and press to open the mark list.
Checking/editing projects/files Changing project names 1. Press . 5. 2. Use to select “PROJECT MENU”, Changing project names and press Controls when changing names . Move cursor/change character: Move up/down Select character/confirm change: Press 3. Use to 6. select “Edit”, and press 4. Use . and press Press to complete the setting. NOTE • The following characters can be used in project names.
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Checking/editing projects/files Mixing down a project WAV format only You can mix down a project that has been recorded using WAV format into a stereo file (WAV or MP3). 1. Mixing down a project 2. 3. Press 4. . When mixing down a project you can change Use to select the formats by using “PROJECT MENU”, to select“Select Format”, and press and press Use . 5. to Use . to select the format, and press . select “Mixdown”, and press .
6. Use to select “Execute”, and press Mixing down a project to start the mixdown. Checking/editing projects/files H6 Handy Recorder NOTE • The mixdown file will be created in the same folder. • If the SD card does not have enough open capacity, the recorder will return to the Mixdown screen. • The file created by the mixdown will be named after the original project with a three digit number added to the end, as in “ZOOM0001_ST001”.
Checking/editing projects/files Normalizing tracks WAV format only If the volume of a project recorded using WAV format is too low, you can increase the overall level of the file. 1. Normalizing tracks 2. Press 4. . Use to select “Normalize”, Use to select and press . “PROJECT MENU”, and press 3. . 5. Use to select the track that you want to Use and press to select “Edit”, normalize. . NOTE • You cannot select a track that has no recorded file.
6. Use to select “Yes”, and press to start Normalizing tracks normalization.
Checking/editing projects/files Dividing projects You can divide a project into two new projects at any point. 1. Dividing projects 2. Press Use to select “Divide”, and press Use . to select “PROJECT MENU”, and press 3. Use and press 56 4. . . 5. Set the division point. to select “Edit”, .
6. Use and press to select “Yes”, . Dividing projects 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. • If you have made additional recordings and have multiple takes, the current take will be divided. All other takes will be saved with the original project. • The original take is deleted.
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. Trimming project beginnings and ends 2. Press 5. . Use to select the starting point icon. Use to select “PROJECT MENU”, and press . 6. Use and the starting point. 3. Use and press 4. to select “Edit”, You can also press . to select “Trim”, .
Press 9. Use and press . to select “Yes”, to trim the project. NOTE If you have made additional recordings and the project has multiple takes, the current take will be trimmed. Trimming project beginnings and ends 8.
Checking/editing projects/files Deleting one project You can delete unneeded projects. 1. Deleting one project 2. Press 4. . Use to select “Delete”, Use to select and press . “PROJECT MENU”, and press 3. . 5. Use to select “Yes”, Use to and press . select “Trash”, and press 60 . NOTE Deleting projects cannot be undone.
Deleting all projects in a folder You can delete all the projects in one folder at the same time. 1. 4. . Use to select “Delete All Projects”, Use to select and press . “PROJECT MENU”, and press . 5. 3. Use to select “Yes”, to and press select “Trash”, and press Use . Deleting all projects in a folder 2. Press Checking/editing projects/files H6 Handy Recorder . NOTE Deleting projects cannot be undone.
Checking/editing projects/files Rebuilding a project If a project is missing necessary files or is damaged, you can try rebuilding it. 1. Rebuilding a project 2. Press 4. . Use to select and press Use . to select “Rebuild”, and press 62 to select “Yes”, and “PROJECT MENU”, 3. Use . press to rebuild the project.
Recording a project voice memo You can add a voice memo to a project. 1. 5. . Play the memo. Start playback: Press Use to select Stop playback: Press “PROJECT MENU”, and press 3. Use . to select “Voice Memo”, and press 4. . HINT , the voice memo is • Each time you press overwritten. • Voice memos are recorded using the stereo mic connected to the L/R input. It cannot be recorded using Inputs 1–4. • The file name of the voice memo will be in the format of “ZOOM0001_VM”.
Checking/editing projects/files Playing backup files If you have made a backup recording, you can play the backup file instead of the normal file. 1. Playing backup files 2. Press 4. . Use to select “On”, Use to select and press . “PROJECT MENU”, and press . In this state, when you press , the backup file will play back instead of the normal file for track L/R. 3. Use to select “Backup File”, and press 64 WAV format only .
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USB functions Data exchange with computers (card reader) 66 Data exchange with computers (card reader) By connecting with a computer, you can check and copy data on the SD card. 1. Press . 2. Use to select “USB”, and press 3. Use 4. to the computer using a USB cable. . to select “SD Card Reader”, and press Connect the . NOTE • If you want to power the unit using the computer’s USB bus, connect the cable while the power is off, and then turn it on.
H6 Handy Recorder Follow the procedures for your computer when you USB functions 5. want to disconnect. Windows: 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 .
USB functions Using as an audio interface You can send signals input through the the . Using as an audio interface 1. Press . 2. Use to select “USB”, and press 3. Use NOTE • Set to “Stereo Mix”, it is a 2 in/2 out interface. Set to “Multi Track” it is a 6 in/2 out interface. • With an iPad, use Stereo Mix mode. It will not work with Multi Track mode. • When using Stereo Mix mode you can use the recorder’s mixer to mix all track inputs to stereo. ( P.
H6 Handy Recorder Connect the to the computer or iPad using a USB 8. cable. and press NOTE An iPad Camera Connection Kit is necessary to connect an iPad. HINT See “Audio interface settings”. ( P.70) Use and press . to select “Yes”, . 10.Disconnect the cable from the computer or iPad and the Press to select “EXIT”, Using as an audio interface 9. 7. Use USB functions 6. , and then press . 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 Making direct monitoring settings Sound that is input to the can be output directly before it passes through the connected computer or iPad. This enables monitoring without latency. 1. Press . 2. Use to select and press . Use to select “Direct Monitor”, and press 4. “INPUT&OUTPUT”, 70 3.
H6 Handy Recorder When in stereo mix mode, you can mix the sound from the computer or iPad with the sound input in the and send it back to the computer or iPad again (loop back). This can be used, for example to add narration to a musical backing track playing on the computer and then record using software on the computer or stream it live via the Internet. Press . 2. Use to select “INPUT&OUTPUT”, and press 3. Use Use to select “On”, and press . Audio interface settings 1. 4.
USB functions Audio interface settings (continued) Mixing the inputs You can adjust the mix of the inputs. The results of this mix are input to a computer or iPad. When in stereo mix mode, the resulting stereo mix is sent. Audio interface settings 1. Press . 2. Use to select 4. settings as desired. Mixing controls “INPUT&OUTPUT”, and press 3. Use . 5.
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Using the tuner Tools The input signal can be used to tune an instrument. 1. Using the tuner 2. Press 4. . Use to select the tuning type, Use to and press . select “TOOL”, and press . 5. 3. Use Use to change the standard pitch. to select “Tuner”, and press . HINT The standard pitch can be set in a range between 435Hz–445Hz.
H6 Handy Recorder Tools 6. For all tuner types except chromatic, you can use and to change the pitch (drop tuning). Use the tuner according to the type as follows Chromatic tuner The input is detected automatically and the name of the nearest note and the pitch inaccuracy are shown. 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. Using the metronome 2. Press 4. . Use to select a menu item, Use to and press . select “TOOL”, and press . Select “Click” Use 3. Use metronome is active, and to select “Metronome”, and press to set when the . press . Select “Pre Count” ( P.32) Select “Tempo” Use and press 76 to set the speed, .
H6 Handy Recorder Tools Select “Sound” Use to set the sound, . and press Use to set the pattern, . and press Using the metronome Select “Pattern” Select “Level” Use to set the metronome volume, and press .
Other settings Reducing noise (low cut filter) Use the low-cut filter to reduce wind noise and vocal pops, for example. 1. Reducing noise (low cut filter) 2. Press Use to select to select the the low cut filter to, and press “INPUT&OUTPUT”, and press 3. Use track you want to apply . 5. Use . to select the cutoff frequency of the Use to select “Lo Cut”, and press 78 4. . low cut filter, and press . .
H6 Handy Recorder Use the compressor/limiter to raise low-level input signals and lower high-level input signals. 1. 5. . Use to select the type of compressor/limiter, Use to select and press . “INPUT&OUTPUT”, and press 3. Use . to select “Comp/Limiter”, and press 4. Use .
Other settings Adjusting the input signal monitoring mix You can adjust the level and panning of each input signal for the monitoring mix. 1. Adjusting the input signal monitoring mix 2. Press 4. . desired. Use to select “INPUT&OUTPUT”, and press 3. Change parameters as Use Mixing controls . to select Move cursor/change value: Move Select parameter to change: Press Parameter “Monitor Mixer”, Volume and press Panning . up/down Setting range Explanation Mute, −48.
H6 Handy Recorder Press to listen to Other settings 5. the project without mixer adjustments. NOTE These mix settings are saved with each recorded project separately. Mix settings can also be applied during playback. ( P.46) Adjusting the input signal monitoring mix Pressing this button turns the mixer settings on and off.
Other settings Monitoring MS-RAW signals When recording in MS-RAW mode, you can monitor the mid mic input through the left channel and the side mic input through the right channel. 1. Monitoring MS-RAW signals 2. Press 4. . Use to select “RAW”, Use to select and press . “INPUT&OUTPUT”, and press 3. Use . to select “MS-RAW Monitor”, and press 82 MS-RAW mode only . NOTE Select “Stereo” if you want to monitor with an ordinary stereo mix.
H6 Handy Recorder Set the format according to the desired audio quality and file size. Press . 2. Use to select “REC”, and press 3. . NOTE • Use the WAV format for recording high-quality audio. • The MP3 format reduces file size through compression, which also reduces the audio quality. Use this format if you need to conserve space on the SD card to store many recordings, for example.
Other settings Changing automatic recording settings You can set the input levels that cause automatic recording to start and stop. 1. Changing automatic recording settings 2. Press 5. . to select “Start Level”, Use to select and press . “REC”, and press 3. . 6. Use to set the start level, Use to and press and press . Recording will start automatically when the input level exceeds the set level. select “Auto Rec”, 4. . NOTE In step 5, you can also choose “Stop Level”.
H6 Handy Recorder 1. To set the automatic stopping time, use Other settings Enabling automatic stopping to select “Auto Stop”, 2. Use . to set the stop time, and press 3. . Set the stop level in the same manner as the start level. ( Changing automatic recording settings and press P.84) When the input level goes below the set level, recording will stop automatically after the amount of time set in step 2 above.
Other settings Setting how projects are named You can change the type of name that is automatically given to a project. 1. Setting how projects are named 2. Press NOTE • Project names are created in the following formats. . • Default: ZOOM0001–ZOOM9999 • Date: YYMMDD-HHMMSS (Example: 130331-123016) Use to select “REC”, and press 3. Use . to select “Project Name”, and press 4. Use . to select the type, and press 86 . • The “Date” format uses the recording starting time.
H6 Handy Recorder Inputs1–4 can provide phantom power of +12V, +24V or +48V. 1. Press Select “ON/OFF” . Use to select the input you want to set, Use to select and press . “INPUT&OUTPUT”, and press . Use 3. and press Use to select “On”, . to select “Phantom”, and press 4. . Select “Voltage” Use Use to select and press to select the desired voltage, and press a menu item, Changing the phantom power setting 2. Other settings Changing the phantom power setting . .
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. 1. Using plug-in power 2. Press 4. . Use to select and press Use . to select “Plugin Power”, and press 88 to select “On”, “INPUT&OUTPUT”, 3. Use . and press .
H6 Handy Recorder The virtual VU meters can be used to check input levels. 1. 4. . Use to adjust input levels and check them Use to select here. “INPUT&OUTPUT”, and press 3. Use . to select “VU Meter”, and press . 5. Use to adjust the reference that is used for 0VU. HINT The reference level can be set between –20dBFS and –10dBFs. The dBFS unit represents the loudness of the signal in dB with 0dBFS being the maximum recordable value for the digital data.
Other settings Setting the display to save power You can set the display backlight to dim or turn off when no operation is conducted for 30 seconds in order to save power. 1. Setting the display to save power 2. Press 5. . to select the desired setting, Use to select and press . “SYSTEM”, and press 3. Use . to select “Backlight”, and press 4. Use . to select “Power Saving”, and press 90 Use . NOTE When using an AC adapter, this setting has no effect.
H6 Handy Recorder 1. 4. . Use to select “Brightness”, Use to select and press . “SYSTEM”, and press 3. . 5. Use to select the desired brightness, Use to select “Backlight”, and press and press . Adjusting the display brightness 2. Press Other settings Adjusting the display brightness .
Other settings Checking the firmware versions You can check the software versions used by the Checking the firmware versions 1. Press . 2. Use to select “SYSTEM”, and press 3. Use . to select “Software Version”, and press to open a screen where you can view the firmware versions. 92 .
H6 Handy Recorder Other settings Restoring the default settings You can restore the unit to its factory default settings. 1. 4. . to select “Yes”, Use to select and press Use . to select “Factory Reset”, and press and press to restore the default settings. “SYSTEM”, 3. Use The power will automatically turn off. NOTE Input level settings are not reset. Restoring the default settings 2. Press .
Other functions Checking SD card open space 1. Press . 2. Use to select “SD CARD”, Checking SD card open space and press 3. Use . to select “SD Card Remain”, and press to see the amount of remaining open space on the card.
H6 Handy Recorder SD cards must be formatted by the Press . 2. Use to select “SD CARD”, and press 3. Use . 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 it can be used with the unit. • Be aware that all data previously saved on the SD card will be deleted when it is formatted. Formatting SD cards 1. for use with it. Other functions Formatting SD cards to select “Format”, and press 4. Use .
Other functions Testing SD card performance You can test SD cards to confirm that they can be used with the 1. Testing SD card performance 2. Press . 5. . the result will be shown. Use If the MAX access rate is 100%, the result will be “NG” (no good). to select “SD CARD”, and press 3. When the test completes, . 6. Use to select To cancel testing, press . “Performance Test”, and press 4. Press . to start the performance test.
H6 Handy Recorder Other functions Testing SD card performance 97
Other functions Updating the firmware The 1. can be updated to the latest firmware versions. Copy the version update file to the root directory of the SD card. Updating the firmware 2. off. Insert the SD card into the Use to select “Yes”, and press firmware. 98 After the firmware update completes, turn the power . Then, turn the power on while pressing 3. 4. to update the . NOTE Updating the firmware is not possible when the remaining battery power is too low.
H6 Handy Recorder An SD card that has been used in an older ZOOM H series recorder can be read and used by the The files will be moved on the card so that the can use them. 1. Insert the SD card, and then turn the power on. 2. Use to select “Yes”, to move the files. NOTE • If a file with the same name already exists in a destination location, movement will not be possible until the file name is changed. • After files are moved, they will not be recognized by older H series recorders.
Other functions Using a remote control (sold separately) By using a remote control (sold separately), you can operate the Connect the remote control to the REMOTE jack. The buttons on the remote control correspond to the buttons on the Using a remote control (sold separately) 100 main unit. from a distance. HINT The remote control buttons function even when the hold function is active.
H6 Handy Recorder If you think that the is not operating properly, please check the following first. Recording/playback trouble There is no sound or output is very quiet The recorded sound cannot be heard or is very quiet • If you are using the included XY or MS mic, confirm that it is oriented correctly. • Check the input level settings. ( P.24) • If a CD player or other device is connected to an input jack, raise the output level of that device. • Confirm that the SD card has open space. ( P.
Other functions Specifications Recording media 16MB–2GB SD cards, 4GB–32GB SDHC cards, 64GB–128GB SDXC cards XY mic (XYH-6) Mic type Directional Sensitivity –41 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa Input gain –∞ to 46.5 dB Maximum sound pressure input 136 dB SPL MIC/LINE IN stereo mini jack Specifications L/R inputs MS mic (MSH-6) Mic types Sensitivity Input gain Maximum sound pressure input Inputs INPUTS 1 – 4 Outputs Output jack Built-in speaker Recording formats Recording time 102 Input gain: –∞ to 46.
H6 Handy Recorder Class: USB 2.0 High Speed Audio interface operation: multi track mode (Note: Use with Windows requires a driver, but Macintosh does not) Class: USB 2.0 High Speed Specifications: 6 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.
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Testing SD card performance ver.1.10 You can test an SD card to confirm that it can be used with the 1. Testing SD card performance 2. 5. Press Use . The screen shows the test results and an option to conduct a full test along with the time required for it. to select "SD 6. CARD" and press The quick test completes For a full test, press to select "Yes" and press to start it 3.
H6 Handy Recorder Lowering the line output level input jack of an SLR camera or another connector with high input gain. 1. Use to set the output level of the LINE OUT jack Use to select and press "INPUT&OUTPUT" and press 3. Use NOTE This setting does not affect the output level of the PHONE jack. to select "Line Lowering the line output level 2. 4. Press ver.1.10 You can lower the output level of the LINE OUT jack.
Converting MS format input signals to ordinary stereo ver.2.0 Signals from an MS format stereo mic input through Inputs 1/2 or Inputs 3/4 can be converted to an ordinary stereo signal. 1. Converting MS format input signals to ordinary stereo 2. 5. Press to select an item, and press Use to select "INPUT&OUTPUT" and press Turn "On/Off" 3. Use to select "MS Use to select "On" and press Matrix" and press 4.
H6 Handy Recorder ver.2.0 Set "Mid Level" Use to set the level of the mid mic, which and press Set "Side Level" to set the level of the side mic, which captures the sound to the to select Mid and Side assignments for Inputs 1/2 (or 3/4) and press HINT Mid Level can be set to mute and in a range from −48.0 to +12.0 dB.
Monitoring the input signals of specified tracks (SOLO mode) ver.2.0 You can monitor the input signals of specified tracks using SOLO mode. 1. HINT • When monitoring, press and hold another track button to add Press and hold the buttons of the tracks that you want that track to the signals monitored. • Even when monitoring in SOLO mode, the automatic recording function will operate in response to the input levels of all tracks.
H6 Handy Recorder Outputting tone signals when starting and stopping recording (sound marker function) When recording audio for video with the Press 2. Use Setting the "Mode" Use to select "REC" Use to select "Sound Marker" and press conditions for outputting NOTE Markers will not be output when the overdubbing or voice memo functions is in use. Setting the "Sound" Use 4. to select the sound markers and press and press 3.
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