Zoom h2 owners manual

Page 26 The next file is selected. When the counter is part way into a file, it is reset to zero beginning of the file. For details on mic patterns, see page Page 28 If stereo file "SRxxxR. WAV" the currently selected clipping has occurred at least pair. Page Setup Examples To avoid this, mount the H2 on the supplied mic clip adapter and grasp the adapter using a glove. The front and rear signals are mixed and played back in stereo NOTE 2-channel.

It is therefore not necessary to select the folder. Page 33 Bring up the 3D panning screen. Page 36 This is a number that specifies how many bits are used to express the dynamics of the analog signal in digital form. A higher quantization setting will result in better dynamic range, but the resulting files will be bigger and therefore consume more space on the SD card.

The setting is accepted and the display returns to the main menu. To cancel the setting and return to the main menu, press the 4 MENU key. Set the various parameters for the auto record function. The display changes as follows. Page 44 where xxx is a number from to and stored in the currently selected stereo mode folder. Page Convenient Playback Functions Starting from the currently selected file or file pair for 4-channel mode; also below , all files in the current folder are played in alphabetical order of file name.

For information on character sequence, see page Then press the 5 REC key. The screen for specifying point B appears. The setting is accepted and the display returns Scroll to the main menu. Return to the top screen. Repeatedly press the 4 MENU key until the stereo mode top screen appears again.

The currently selected division point is shown in the center of the screen. Bring up the main menu screen. At the top screen, press the 4 MENU key. Page 56 FM radio, while a bit rate of kbps the stereo mode top screen appears again.

Higher bit rate settings will not result in a significant change in sound quality. Page 58 4-channel mode top screen appears again. The setting is accepted and the display returns to the condition of the previous step.

Page Checking The Mark List 4-channel mode top screen appears again. Select the file whose mark list you want to check. The display also indicates by how much the current pitch is different from the correct pitch. Page 65 The pitch shift is shown on the display. Tune the string while watching the display.

Directly placing the H2 on the floor or on a table should be avoided, because footsteps or undesired vibrations can be transmitted to the unit. The mic pattern setting also determines the directivity angle.

Selecting "FRONT 90" and using the front side mics may be preferable in order to focus on the source and exclude unwanted sounds. The distance between sound source and H2 should be about 10 to 30 cm for on-mic recordings and 50 cm to 1. Selecting "REAR " and using the rear side mics may be preferable in order to cover a wider area and capture the ambience of the location. To avoid this, mount the H2 on the supplied mic clip adapter and grasp the adapter using a glove.

This is useful for example to record a conversation between two people or an instrument and a singer facing each other. If a mono mic is used, only the left channel signal will be recorded. Use the supplied Y cable or a cable with a stereo mini phone plug at both ends. Note that direct input of the signal from instruments such as an electric guitar or bass is not supported.

On-mic refers to recordings made with the microphone close to the sound source, while off-mic is a recording technique that puts more distance between sound source and microphone, to capture ambience and room reverberations as well. When making a recording with the built-in mics of the H2, sound is not simply picked up from all directions. Rather, you can control the direction and the angle from which sound is picked up.

This is called a "mic pattern". The H2 offers a choice of 4 mic patterns. If anything is plugged into these jacks, the built-in mics will not operate, and the mic pattern cannot be selected. Verify that the top screen is shown on the display. If another screen is shown, the mic pattern cannot be selected.

Press the 4 MENU key repeatedly until the top screen appears. When a pattern is selected, its name is briefly shown on the display as well. According to the selected mic pattern, the recording mode will also change stereo mode. Sources located within a degree angle on the front side of the unit are recorded in stereo. Sound from the front side and the rear side of the unit is recorded in 2 channels. Stereo sound from the front side and stereo sound from the rear side of the unit is recorded in 4 channels.

Sources located within a degree angle on the rear side of the unit are recorded in stereo. It has no effect when an external mic is used.

In the initial condition, the H2 is set up to record stereo WAV files 16 bit quantization, sampling frequency Bring up the stereo mode top screen. Activate the source to record. If anything is plugged into these jacks, the built-in mics will not operate.

The name of the file that will be created is also shown on the display. MP3" where. When you press one of these keys once, the current recording level setting is shown on the display. Pressing the key further will change the setting. Set the level as high as possible but so that the meter indication on the display does not exceed 0 dB during the loudest passages.

To record the signal from an external component such as a CD player connected to the [LINE IN] jack, control the recording level by adjusting the volume setting at the external component.

The current position. When the recording is stopped, the counter returns to the beginning and the file is ready for playback. If you redo the recording, the old file will not be overwritten. Rather, a new file is created each time.

For information on how to delete files that are no longer needed, see page An extended WAV file format used primarily in broadcasting applications. Information about the file creation date and cue points are embedded in the file. These files are stored in the currently selected folder 01 — 10 on the inserted SD card. To select a recorded stereo file for playback, proceed as follows. Bring up the stereo mode top screen on the display. The file whose name is shown in the center of the display is the one that will be played back.

Only files located in the currently selected folder can be selected for playback. Select the folder which contains the file to play. To select a folder, press the 4 MENU key to bring up the following screen. By pressing the 4 MENU key once more, you can return to the top screen.

After selecting the folder, press the 4 MENU key repeatedly to return to the stereo mode top screen. If the folder that holds the file you want to play is already selected, the above procedure is not necessary. Briefly tap the 2 FF key to skip to the next file in the currently selected folder. To skip back by one file, press the 3 REW key once to return the counter to zero, and then tap the key again. In 4-channel mode, the built-in mics record stereo sound coming from the front panel direction and the rear panel direction.

The result is saved as a pair of two stereo WAV files providing four channels of information. For example, you could place the H2 in the center of a band to record a practice session, or you could record both the target sound and the ambient sound during field recording.

In a live venue, you can record the performers and the audience reaction. For playback, the front and rear signals are mixed into a two-channel stereo signal. Using the two WAV files produced in 4- channel mode as source material for a surround sound encoder allows the creation of 5. For information on other mic patterns, see page The illustration on the next page shows the 4- channel mode top screen. Normally, the name of the file pair that is played back is shown here. During recording standby and recording, the name of the file pair used for recording is shown.

In 4-channel mode, two WAV format files one each for front and rear are handled as a set. WAV" pair. Welcome to ManualMachine. We have sent a verification link to to complete your registration. Log In Sign Up. Forgot password? Enter your email address and check your inbox.

Please check your email for further instructions. Enter a new password. Zoom H2 User Manual Download for 1. The meanings of these symbols are as follows: This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and Warning handle the device the wrong way, serious injury or death could result. This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and handle the Caution device the wrong way, bodily injury and damage to the equipment could result.

Power requirements Since power consumption of this unit is fairly high, we Warning recommend the use of an AC adapter whenever possible. When powering the unit from batteries, use only alkaline types. Also take care not Caution to drop the unit, and do not subject it to shock or excessive pressure. Caution Connecting cables and input and output jacks You should always turn off the power to the H2 and all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting any cables.

Alterations Never open the case of the H2 or attempt to modify the Warning product in any way since this can result in damage to the unit.

Volume Caution Do not use the H2 at a loud volume for a long time since this can cause hearing impairment. Usage Precautions Electrical interference For safety considerations, the H2 has been designed to provide maximum protection against the emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and protection from external interference.

Cleaning Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the H2. Please keep this manual in a convenient place for future reference. Convenient Recording Functions ZOOM H2 3.

Tuning an Instrument Doing so when the power is ON could cause data to be lost. Use a different card or format the card. In order to prevent accidental operation during recording, the has a hold function that disables the use of controls other than the MIC GAIN. Make the following setting before connecting a mic that requires plug-in power. The date and time is added to recording files automatically, so set it correctly whenever the batteries are replaced.

Press to select the item. Use to change the value. Press to confirm the setting. The has four recording modes that can be selected according to your purposes. Mid-side MS stereo mode. MS mics can capture a rich stereo image, so it is ideal for recording sounds in wide and open conditions, including orchestras, live concerts and soundscapes.

XY stereo mode. This allows a natural, deep and accurate sound image to be captured, making it optimal for recording sources nearby, including solo performances, chamber music, interviews, live rehearsals and field recordings.

Turn so that the triangle points to the desired mode. Select from among 10 folders. There are separate sets of folders for stereo and 4ch recordings. Turn to adjust the input level.

Press to start recording. Press to add a mark. Press to stop recording. The mic can be set to start and stop recording automatically in response to changes in the input level.

After the home screen reopens, press to put the recorder in standby. Press to end recording standby and stop recording. When pre-recording is on, this recorder can continuously capture two seconds of sound before recording is started manually. When is pressed, these two seconds are included at the beginning of the recording. This is useful when, for example, performances start suddenly. Press after returning to the home screen to start recording.

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The meanings of these symbols Alterations are as follows: Never open the case or attempt to modify the Something that could cause serious product.

Warning injury or death. Precautions Something that could cause injury or Product handling Usage Caution damage to the equipment. Do not drop, bump or apply excessive force to Other symbols the unit.

Do not use near heaters, stoves and other Operation using an AC adapter heat sources. Do not use in places with excessive vibrations.

Do not use do anything that could exceed the Do not use in places with excessive dust or ratings of outlets and other electrical wiring sand. Before using the equipment in a foreign country or other region where the AC adapter handling electrical voltage differs from that indicated When disconnecting the AC adapter from an on the AC adapter, always consult with a shop outlet, always pull the body of the adapter that carries ZOOM products beforehand and itself.

During lightning storms or when not using Operation using batteries the unit for a long time, disconnect the power Use 2 conventional 1. Connecting cables with input and output jacks Always turn the power OFF for all equipment before connecting any cables. Volume Do not use the product at a loud volume for a long time. Usage Precautions Interference with other electrical equipment In consideration of safety, the has been designed to minimize the emission of electromagnetic radiation from the device and to minimize external electromagnetic interference.

H2n Handy Recorder device farther apart. Cleaning Use a soft cloth to clean the panels of the unit if they become dirty. Malfunction If the unit becomes broken or malfunctions, immediately disconnect the AC adapter, turn the power OFF and disconnect other cables. Introduction Contents Contents Usage and safety precautions H2n Handy Recorder Changing the display backlight time Part names Left side Front.

XY stereo mic Speaker Recording indicator Record button. Flashes when the input signal is distorting. Preparation recorder the Powering