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Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing a ZOOM The Handy Video Recorder (hereafter, “ ”). has the following features. Capture the immediacy of live performances in both audio and video Using the wide angle lens, you can record video even when close to the subject. With the XY format condenser mic that has excellent sound pressure resistance, you can record even clearer stereo images at high resolutions up to 24-bit/96 kHz.
Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 3 Contents ........................................................................................................................................................ 4 Names of parts ............................................................................................................................................. 6 Preparations .....
Using as a web camera ......................................................................................................................... 38 Compensating for lags between video and audio............................................................................ 38 Using as a card reader ........................................................................................................................... 39 Using as a USB mic .......................................................................
Names of parts Front Built-in XY mic Lens REC LED Built-in XY mic The two crossing directional mics can record a three-dimensional sound with natural depth and width. Lens This lens has an F2.8 brightness and 150° wide angle. REC LED This LED shows the recording status. It lights red during recording.
Back Display (LCD) Function buttons Function buttons SETTING/EXIT button POWER/PLAY button REC button Display (LCD) This shows the video and various types of information. Function buttons Use these to operate the functions shown on the display. POWER/PLAY button Use this to turn the power ON/OFF and to start video playback. REC button Use this to start and stop recording. Use this to confirm on setting and confirmation screens. SETTING/EXIT button Use this to open and close the Setting Screen.
Sides Input volume Output volume USB port Headphone jack External input jack Micro HDMI connector Strap hole Output volume control Use to adjust the output volume. Headphone jack This outputs sound to headphones or a connected device. External input jack Use this to input sound from a connected device. Input volume dial Use to adjust the recording level. USB port Connect this to a computer or iOS device to use as a web camera, card reader or USB mic.
Bottom Battery/SD card compartment cover Tripod mounting threads Battery/SD card compartment cover Remove when installing batteries and microSD cards. Tripod mounting threads Use these screw threads to attach a tripod (not included).
Preparations Supplying power Using batteries 1. Open the battery/card compartment cover. 2. Install the batteries. AA batteries 3. Close the battery/card compartment cover. NOTE After installing batteries, set the correct battery type.
Using an AC adapter 1. Connect the cable of an AD-17 AC adapter to the USB port. 2. Plug the AC adapter into an outlet. HINT When connected to a computer, power can be supplied by USB.
Inserting microSD cards 1. Open the battery/card compartment cover. 2. Insert the microSD card into the card slot. microSD card To remove a microSD card, push it further into the slot and then pull it out. 3. Close the battery/card compartment cover. NOTE • Always make certain that the power is off when inserting or removing a microSD card. Inserting or removing a card while the power is on could result in data loss.
Turning the power on/off Turning the power on 1. Press and hold . After startup completes, the REC LED on the front will light green and the Recording Screen will appear on the display. HINT To turn the power off, keep pressing until "Goodbye See You!” appears on the display.
Setting up when first turned on The first time the is turned on, the display language and the date and time must be set. HINT Language display and date and time settings can be changed later on the Setting Screen. ( language shown” on page 52, “Setting the date and time” on page 47) Setting the language shown 1. Use < and > to select the language displayed. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT 2. Press to confirm.
Setting the date and time 1. Press the button for the item to be set. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT 2. Press to confirm.
Recording Recording Screen overview The Recording Screen opens when the power is turned on. When recording: recording time In recording standby: available recording time Remaining battery charge VIDEO setting LO CUT setting AUDIO setting FOV setting AUTO GAIN setting SCENE setting Level meters Peak indicators HINT If the power is turned on when connected to a computer, the USB function selection screen will open.
Making video recording settings Use the buttons on both sides of the display to change settings. Video quality Low-frequency noise reduction Field of view Audio quality Scene Setting the video quality The video quality (resolution) and frame rate per second can be set. 1. Press VIDEO on the Recording Screen to set the video quality. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT Setting Resolution Frames/ second Explanation 4K·30 VIDEO 3840×2160 30 Record 4K video quality.
Setting the field of view This sets the field of view (FOV) for videos. 1. Press FOV on the Recording Screen to set the field of view. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT Setting Explanation Distortion correction WIDE This widens the field of view. — · 0 · TELE This narrows the field of view.
Setting the scene type This sets the camera settings for the recording conditions (scene). 1. Press SCENE on the Recording Screen to set the scene type. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT Setting Explanation AUTO Settings change according to the recording conditions. OUTDOOR Settings are optimized for outdoor recording. SUNSET Settings are optimized for sunset scenes. NIGHT Adjustments are made for night and other dark situations.
Setting low-frequency noise reduction The low-cut filter can be set to reduce the sound of wind, vocal pops and other noise. 1. Press LO CUT on the Recording Screen to set the low-frequency noise reduction. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT Setting Explanation OFF Low-frequency noise reduction is disabled. 80 Hz These set the cutoff frequency. 120 Hz 160 Hz NOTE The higher the cutoff frequency is set, the stronger the low-frequency noise reduction effect will be.
Adjusting recording levels Adjusting levels manually 1. Turn to adjust the recording level. Low High Adjust so that the level meters are around −12 dB with the loudest sounds. Level meters Peak indicators NOTE • The peak indicators light and the REC LED on the front blinks when loud sounds are input. • Recording when the indicators are lit could cause the sound to become distorted. Lower the input volume to avoid this.
Using automatic level adjustment The recording level can be adjusted automatically according to the use conditions. 1. Press AUTO GAIN on the Recording Screen to set the automatic gain adjustment. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT Setting Explanation OFF This disables automatic level adjustment. Adjust the recording level manually. CONCERT This is suitable for recording band performances, concerts and other loud situations. SOLO Use for solo performances and other quiet sounds.
Recording Recording video 1. Press . VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT This starts video recording. 2. Press again to stop video recording. NOTE • The energy saving function will make the screen dim during recording. ( “Setting the display backlight time” on page 43) • During video recording, the REC LED on the front lights red. • If the internal temperature of the rises during use, a warning message will appear and it will turn off automatically.
Connecting external input devices You can capture audio with an external mic or audio device when recording video or audio. 1. Connect the external mic or audio device to the external input jack. EXT IN NOTE The built-in mics are disabled when an external device is connected to the external input jack. HINT • This jack can provide plug-in power to mics that use it.
Playing recordings Playback Screen overview From the Recording Screen, press Status indicator Playing : Paused : Stopped : to open the Playback Screen.
Playing recordings 1. Press on the Recording Screen. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT Playback of the last recorded file or the most recently played file will start. NOTE • The 2. Press can only play videos that it recorded. to stop playback and reopen the Recording Screen.
Playback operations The following operations are possible during playback. Changing the playback position Pause/resume Press Search forward Press and hold Search backward Press and hold Selecting files Move to next file Press Move to previous file Press Playing files continuously Playback can be set so that after playback of one file completes the next file can be played back without stopping.
Adjusting the output volume 1. Use to adjust the volume. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT HINT • The volume can be adjusted separately for the speaker and headphones. • The volume can be set from 0 to 30.
Headphone/line output You can listen to the audio with headphones or an external audio amplifier. 1. Connect headphones or audio equipment to the headphone jack using a stereo mini plug cable. HINT When the Recording Screen is open, you can monitor the input sound.
Viewing on an HDMI-compatible TV Use an HDMI cable to connect with an HDMI-compatible TV to view video recordings on it. 1. Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to the Micro HDMI connector. 2. Press to play the video and audio. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT The display on the recorder will turn off and the recorded file will play on the TV screen. HINT The recorder can be operated while outputting to a TV.
Managing files Checking file information You can view a variety of information about the current playback file. 1. Press on the Playback Screen. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT This shows information about the current playback file. Information about the duration, size, date, time, video and audio can be checked. 2. Press . This reopens the Playback Screen.
Deleting files You can delete files that you do not need. 1. Press on the Playback Screen. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT The deletion screen will open. 2. Press to select a file. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT A check will appear in the box at the top left of the file image. HINT You can use < and > to change files and add checks to multiple files. 3. Press . VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT This opens a deletion confirmation screen.
4. Press to select Yes . VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT The checked files will be deleted. To cancel deletion, press to select No ×.
Using USB functions Connecting to computers and iOS devices Use a USB cable to connect to a computer or iOS device and use the recorder as a web camera, card reader or USB mic. 1. Press on the Recording Screen. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT This opens the Setting Screen. 2. Press . VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT This opens the USB Connection Setting Screen.
3. Press the button for the function to be used. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT Function Explanation WEB Camera Use as a web camera with a computer ( Card Reader Use as an SD card reader with a computer ( Card reader for iOS Use as an SD card reader with an iOS device ( USB Mic Use as a USB mic with a computer ( USB Mic for iOS Use as a USB mic with an iOS device ( 4.
on any function screen. 6. To end use, press on the Confirmation Screen to select Yes 7. Press . This reopens the Recording Screen. NOTE • When connected to a computer, power can be supplied by USB. • When connected to an iOS device, use batteries because power cannot be supplied by USB. • A list of iOS devices that have been confirmed to work with this unit can be checked at www.zoom. co.jp.
Turning the power on when connected to a computer If the open. power is turned on when connected to a computer, the USB function selection screen will 1. Use < and > to select the function to use. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT 2. Press to confirm. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT 3. Press on the Confirmation Screen to select Yes This activates the selected mode. Press to open the Recording Screen. 37 .
Using as a web camera The can be used as a web camera to input audio and video to a computer. 1. Connect the ( with a computer. “Connecting to computers and iOS devices” on page 34) NOTE Web camera use is not possible with an iOS device. 2. Launch an application that uses a camera on the computer, and select the . NOTE • The recorder can simultaneously transmit video and audio with resolutions up to 720 p HD and 48 kHz/16-bit to a computer.
Using as a card reader The can be used as a card reader to read and write data from computers and iOS devices. 1. Connect the ( to a computer or iOS device. “Connecting to computers and iOS devices” on page 34) 2. Open a file management screen on the computer or iOS device and show the contents of the microSD card in the . 3. Work with the files on the microSD card. 4. To end the connection, conduct the necessary disconnection procedures on the computer or iOS device.
Using as a USB mic The can be used as a USB mic to input audio to a computer or iOS device. 1. Connect the ( to a computer or iOS device. “Connecting to computers and iOS devices” on page 34) 2. Launch an application that uses a mic on the computer or iOS device, and select the . HINT Refer to the manual for the application that you are using for the procedures to select the . 3. To end the connection, conduct the necessary disconnection procedures on the computer or iOS device.
Battery settings Setting the type of battery used Set the type of battery used so that the amount of remaining battery charge can be accurately displayed. 1. Press on the Recording Screen. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT This opens the Setting Screen. 2. Press three times to change the Setting Screen.
3. Press Battery Type to set the type of battery used. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT The options are Alkaline, Ni-MH and Lithium. 4. Press . This reopens the Recording Screen.
Enabling energy saving Setting the display backlight time Power can be saved by shortening the amount of time that the backlight stays lit. 1. Press on the Recording Screen. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT This opens the Setting Screen. 2. Press three times to change the Setting Screen.
3. Press Power Save, and set the time until the backlight dims. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT Setting Explanation Off The backlight always stays bright. 1 min The backlight dims if no operation occurs for 1 minute. 3 min The backlight dims if no operation occurs for 3 minutes. 5 min The backlight dims if no operation occurs for 5 minutes. 4. Press . This reopens the Recording Screen.
Setting the Auto Power Off function Set to turn off automatically if not used at all for a set amount of time when running on battery power. NOTE This function is disabled during recording and playback as well as when it is powered through its USB port. 1. Press on the Recording Screen. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT This opens the Setting Screen. 2. Press three times to change the Setting Screen.
3. Press Auto Power Off, and set the time until the power turns off. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT Setting Explanation Off The Auto Power Off function is disabled. 1 min The power will turn off automatically 1 minute after the last operation. 3 min The power will turn off automatically 3 minutes after the last operation. 5 min The power will turn off automatically 5 minutes after the last operation. 4. Press . This reopens the Recording Screen.
Setting the date and time If the date and time are set, the recorder can add the recording date and time to files. 1. Press on the Recording Screen. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT This opens the Setting Screen. 2. Press two times to change the Setting Screen. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT This opens the Date and Time Setting Screen. 3. Press the button for the item to be set. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT 4. Press .
Setting the volume of the operation sound Set the volume of the 1. Press operation sound. on the Recording Screen. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT This opens the Setting Screen. 2. Press Beep, and set the volume. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT Setting Explanation No operation sound is output. A low-volume operation sound is output. A high-volume operation sound is output. 3. Press . This reopens the Recording Screen.
Enabling continuous playback Playback can be set so that after playback of one file completes the next file can be played back without stopping. 1. Press on the Recording Screen. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT This opens the Setting Screen. 2. Press Play Mode, and set whether continuous playback is enabled. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT Setting Explanation Play One Playback stops after one file completes playing.
Using mics that support plug-in power Enable plug-in power from the 1. Press for mics that support it. on the Recording Screen. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT This opens the Setting Screen. 2. Press Plug-in Power and set it to On. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT 3. Press . This reopens the Recording Screen.
Setting the standard frame rate This sets the standard recording frame rate used according to the regional video format. 1. Press on the Recording Screen. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT This opens the Setting Screen. 2. Press NTSC/PAL to set the standard frame rate. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT Setting Explanation NTSC (30 FPS) The standard frame rate for the NTSC format is used for recording.
Setting the language shown Set the language shown on the display. 1. Press on the Recording Screen. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT This opens the Setting Screen. 2. Press three times to change the Setting Screen. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT 3. Press Language. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT This changes the display language. 4. Press . This reopens the Recording Screen.
Formatting microSD cards To maximize the performance of a microSD card, use the 1. Press to format it. on the Recording Screen. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT This opens the Setting Screen. 2. Press SD Format. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT This opens a formatting confirmation screen. 3. Press to select Yes . This will start microSD card formatting. “Done" will appear on the display when formatting completes.
Restoring factory default settings You can restore all 1. Press settings to their factory defaults. on the Recording Screen. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT This opens the Setting Screen. 2. Press three times to change the Setting Screen. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT 3. Press Setting Reset. VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT This opens a reset confirmation screen.
4. Press to select Yes . VIDEO LO CUT FOV AUDIO SCENE AUTO GAIN EXIT This starts resetting the . After resetting completes, the power will automatically turn off.
Updating the firmware The firmware can be updated to the latest versions. 1. Install new batteries in the or connect an AC adapter. NOTE Executing a firmware update is not possible if the remaining battery power is low. 2. Copy the firmware update file to the root directory on a microSD card. The latest firmware update file can be downloaded from www.zoom.co.jp. 3. Insert the microSD card into the microSD card slot. to turn the power on. 4.
6. Press to select Yes . After updating completes, a notification screen appears. NOTE Do not turn the power off during a firmware update. 7. Press and hold to turn the power off.
Responding to warning messages If one of the warning messages below appears, follow the instructions to respond to it. Warning messages that appear during startup Message Explanation and response The date and time setting were initialized. Reset the time. ( and time” on page 15) “Setting the date Data recording was not completed properly, so the unit tried to recover it but recovery failed.
Troubleshooting If you think that the is operating strangely, check the following items first. Recording/playback trouble It becomes warm • The unit and the microSD card might become warm but this is not a malfunction. There is no sound or it is very quiet • Check the connections with connected devices and their volume settings. • Confirm that the output volume is not set low. Recorded sound cannot be heard or is very quiet • Check the recording level setting.
Specifications Image sensor 1/2.3" 16 M-pixel CMOS sensor Lens F 2.8, 150° FOV Video format MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) Video resolutions 4K: 30 p, 25 p, 24 p 1080: 60 p, 50 p, 30 p, 25 p, 24 p 720: 30 p, 25 p Audio formats WAV: 96 kHz/24-bit, 48 kHz/24-bit, 44.1 kHz/16-bit Audio functions · LO CUT: OFF, 80 Hz, 120 Hz, 160 Hz · AUTO GAIN: OFF, CONCERT, SOLO, MEETING · DELAY: 0.0 F, 0.5 F–10.
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