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Page 1 Operation Manual You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use. ©2024 ZOOM CORPORATION Copying or reprinting this manual in part or in whole without permission is prohibited. Product names, registered trademarks and company names in this document are the property of their respective companies. All trademarks and registered trademarks in this document are for identiﬁcation purposes only and are not intended to infringe on the copyrights of their respective owners.
Page 2: Notes About This Operation Manual
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Notes about this Operation Manual........................2 H1essential overview..............................5 Achieving high audio quality throughout recording and editing................. 5 Functions of parts................................7 Overview of screens that appear........................... 11 Recording process..............................17 Making preparations..............................18 Inserting microSD cards............................18 Supplying power................................ 19 Connecting input devices............................
Page 4 Checking guide sound information........................112 Installing guide sounds............................113 Restoring the factory default state........................114 Managing the ﬁrmware............................115 Checking the ﬁrmware versions........................... 115 Updating the ﬁrmware............................116 Checking the latest information for the H1essential..................117 Appendix................................... 118 Troubleshooting...............................118 H1essential metadata list............................120 Speciﬁcations................................124...
Page 5: H1Essential Overview
H1essential overview Achieving high audio quality throughout recording and editing With support for 32-bit ﬂoat WAV ﬁles, the H1essential can maintain the highest audio quality from recording through editing in a DAW or other software. 32-bit ﬂoat WAV ﬁle overview 32-bit ﬂoat WAV ﬁles have the following advantages over conventional 16/24-bit WAV ﬁles.
Page 6 Volume raised Clipping advantage If a waveform sounds clipped when output from the H1essential or in a DAW, it can be edited after recording to lower its volume and restore an unclipped waveform because the data in the 32-bit ﬂoat WAV ﬁle itself is not clipped.
Page 7: Functions Of Parts
Functions of parts Top and bottom ■ Top ■ Bottom ❶ Built-in XY mic This stereo mic has two crossing directional mics. This mic can record three-dimensional sound with natural depth and width. ❷ Display This shows various types of information. ❸...
Page 8 If headphones are connected to the PHONE/LINE OUT jack, sound will not be output from the speaker. ⓭ Tripod mounting threads This can be used to attach the H1essential to a tripod, for example. ⓮ Battery cover Open this when installing or removing AAA batteries. (→...
Page 9 ■ Operation button overview When operation icons appear at the bottom of the display on the Menu Screen, Playback Screen, Playback Options Screen and other screens, press the operation keys directly below the operation icons to select or conﬁrm items on screen. ...
Page 10 ❻ USB port (Type-C) Connect this to a computer, smartphone or tablet to use ﬁle transfer functions and to use the H1essential as a USB mic. Operation on USB bus power is supported. ❼ MIC/LINE IN jack (supports plug-in power) A connected mic can be used to record.
Page 11: Overview Of Screens That Appear
In this section, we explain the screens shown on the display of the H1essential. Home Screen This screen appears on the display when the H1essential power is turned on. This shows the state of the H1essential, including recording status and input signal waveforms.
Page 12 HINT When a screen other than the Home Screen is open, press to return to the Home Screen. This function is useful when you want to return to the Home Screen quickly from various setting screens. (Moving to the Home Screen is not possible from some screens.)
Page 13 Playback Screen When the Home Screen is open, pressing to start playback will open this screen on the display. This shows playback conditions of the selected ﬁle, including the playback time and waveform. When playback starts, the name of the ﬁle being played is shown at the top of the screen. ❶...
Page 14 The positions of marks can also be checked. (→ Adding marks during recording, Adding/deleting marks in recorded ﬁles) ❼ Mark bar This shows a mark added to the ﬁle being played back. ❽ This opens the Playback Options Screen where the following can be done. •...
Page 15 Playback Options Screen Use this screen to make settings related to playback. When the Playback Screen is open, press to open this. ❶ File/option name This shows the name of the selected ﬁle. This shows the playback option when one is selected. ❷...
Page 16 Menu Screen Make recording, playback, system and repeat playback settings, use the overdub and USB functions, and manage SD cards on this screen. When the Home Screen is open, press to open this. ❶ Menu title ❷ Menu items This shows setting items and setting values, for example. ❸...
Page 17: Recording Process
Recording process Recording follows the process shown below. • Load a microSD card (→ Inserting microSD cards) • Prepare the power (→ Installing batteries, Connecting an AC adapter) • Turn the power on (→ Turning the power • Make settings related to input (→ Making input settings) •...
Page 18: Making Preparations
(→ Formatting microSD cards) • A message will open when a card that has not been used with the H1essential before is loaded in it. The SD Card Screen will be shown. Then, test the SD card. (→ Testing microSD cards) •...
Page 19: Supplying Power
Supplying power The H1essential can operate using batteries or a power supply connected to the USB port (AC adapter, USB bus power or portable battery). Power from a power supply connected to the USB port will be used before batteries.
Page 20 Connect the cable of a dedicated AC adapter (AD-17) to the USB port (Type-C) and connect the adapter to an outlet. Using other power sources By connecting the USB port (Type-C) to a computer, the H1essential can be operated using USB bus power. Moreover, it can also be powered by a 5V portable battery (commercially-available).
Page 21: Connecting Input Devices
Connect a lavalier mic, for example, to the MIC/LINE IN jack The H1essential has a MIC/LINE IN jack that can be used to connect an external mic or line-level device. This jack can also provide plug-in power to mics that use it.
Page 22: H1Essential Placement
H1essential placement If the H1essential is placed directly on a table when recording using its built-in XY mic, reﬂected sound could interfere with recording and reduce clarity. We recommend using a tripod, for example, to distance it from the table. Placing something like a handkerchief can also be eﬀective in reducing sound reﬂected from a table.
Page 23: Turning The Power On/Off
Setting the type of batteries used (ﬁrst time starting up)) NOTE • The H1essential can be set so that its power will automatically turn oﬀ if it is not used for a set amount of time. (→ Setting the time until the power turns oﬀ...
Page 24 The display will darken and the power will turn oﬀ. NOTE • While “Please wait. Saving data…” is shown, the current settings of the H1essential are being saved. While “Please wait. Saving data…” is shown, do not disconnect the AC adapter or remove the batteries.
Page 25: Setting The Guide Sound (First Time Starting Up)
Setting the guide sound (ﬁrst time starting up) The ﬁrst time the power is turned on after purchase as well as after the H1essential has been reset to factory defaults, set the guide sound when a screen to set it is shown.
Page 26: Setting The Language Shown (First Time Starting Up)
Setting the language shown (ﬁrst time starting up) The ﬁrst time the power is turned on after purchase as well as when the H1essential has been reset to factory defaults, set the display language when a screen to set it is shown after setting the guide sound.
Page 27: Setting The Date Format (First Time Starting Up)
Setting the date format (ﬁrst time starting up) The ﬁrst time the power is turned on after purchase as well as after the H1essential has been reset to factory defaults, set the date format when a screen to set it is shown after setting the display language.
Page 28: Setting The Date And Time (First Time Starting Up)
Setting the date and time (ﬁrst time starting up) The ﬁrst time the power is turned on after purchase as well as after the H1essential has been reset to factory defaults, set the date and time when a screen to set them is shown after setting the date format.
Page 29: Setting The Type Of Batteries Used (First Time Starting Up)
Setting the type of batteries used (ﬁrst time starting up) The ﬁrst time the power is turned on after purchase as well as after the H1essential has been reset to factory defaults, set the type of batteries used in the H1essential when a screen to set it is shown after setting the date and time.
Page 30: Preventing Misoperation (Hold Function)
Preventing misoperation (HOLD function) In order to prevent misoperation, the hold function can be used to disable the buttons on the H1essential. Slide to HOLD. This turns on the HOLD function, disabling operations using all buttons. To deactivate the HOLD function, slide...
Page 31: Making Input Settings
Making input settings Switching between stereo and mono The channel format used for recording audio can be selected. The L and R channels will be recorded together as stereo audio when set to “STEREO”. The L and R channels will be mixed to one channel and recorded as mono audio when set to “MONO”. Press when the Home Screen...
Page 32 • The sound output from the PHONE/LINE OUT jack and the sound during USB mic operation is also switched. • The recording ﬁle format will be changed in the same way. (→ H1essential folder and ﬁle structure) - Set to “STEREO”: stereo ﬁles...
Page 33: Reducing Noise (Lo Cut)
Reducing noise (Lo Cut) Low frequencies can be cut to reduce the sound of wind and vocal pop noises, for example. Press on the Home Screen repeatedly to select the cutoﬀ frequency. The cutoﬀ frequency can be selected and set to OFF, 80 Hz, 160 Hz or 240 Hz. The selected frequency is shown on the Home Screen.
Page 34: Making Output Settings
Settings can be made for output to headphones and connected devices. When connecting another device, minimize its input gain and use an audio cable to connect its external mic jack to the PHONE/LINE OUT jack on the H1essential. HINT When output to an external device is unnecessary, disconnecting the cable from the PHONE/LINE OUT jack can increase the amount of operation time when using batteries.
Page 35 to select “Volume Control” and press to conﬁrm. to select how the output level is adjusted, and press to conﬁrm. Setting Explanation Knob to adjust the output level. Fixed Adjustment of has no eﬀect. Follow the instructions in “Adjusting the ﬁxed level”...
Page 36: Adjusting The Fixed Level
It can be set from –40 to +40. To output a test tone from the H1essential and adjust the output level, press While checking the audio level meter of the connected device, adjust the input gain of that device until...
Page 37 HINT The test tone is a 1kHz sine wave at –20 dBFS. After adjusting the input gain of the connected device, press This stops test tone output. NOTE • See the manual of the connected device for information about its operation. •...
Page 38: Recording
Recording Monitoring input sounds Use headphones, for example, to monitor input sounds and adjust the volume. Connect headphones, for example, to the PHONE/LINE OUT jack. to adjust the volume. The volume is shown on the display while the volume is being adjusted. NOTE •...
Page 39: Making Recording Settings
Making recording settings Setting the sample rate The sample rate used to record ﬁles can be set. Press when the Home Screen is open. This opens the Menu Screen. to select “Rec Settings” and press to conﬁrm. to select “Sample Rate” and press to conﬁrm.
Page 40 Capturing audio before recording starts (pre-recording) The input signal is always buﬀered for a set amount of time, so it can be captured (pre-recorded) for 2 seconds before the time when is operated to start recording. This is useful when is operated late, for example.
Page 41 Recording automatically (Auto Rec) Recording can start automatically when the input sound exceeds a set level. Press when the Home Screen is open. This opens the Menu Screen. to select “Rec Settings” and press to conﬁrm. to select “Auto Rec” and press to conﬁrm.
Page 42 Press This opens the Recording Standby Screen. Press when the Recording Standby Screen is open. Automatic recording standby will start and the REC indicator will light red. Recording will start automatically when the input level set in step 5 is exceeded. The Recording Screen will be shown after the name of the ﬁle being recorded is shown.
Page 43 Half-second tone signals (recording start tones) can be output from the PHONE/LINE OUT jack when recording is started. Since recording start tones are also written to recording ﬁles, when recording audio for video with the H1essential, sending its output signal to the camera input can make synchronizing audio and video easier. Press when the Home Screen is open.
Page 44 Use a stereo mini jack cable to connect the input jack of the camera to the H1essential PHONE/LINE OUT jack. NOTE Be careful with the volume if you are monitoring the input sound with headphones connected to the camera, for example.
Page 45 Setting the self-timer After pressing , recording will start automatically after the set time passes. Press when the Home Screen is open. This opens the Menu Screen. to select “Rec Settings” and press to conﬁrm. to select “Self Timer” and press to conﬁrm.
Page 46 Press This starts a countdown. ❶ Countdown (seconds) Recording will start automatically after the time set in step 4 passes. The Recording Screen will be shown after the name of the ﬁle being recorded is shown. (→ Recording) NOTE • This cannot be used with the pre-recording function. When the self-timer is enabled, pre-recording will be disabled.
Page 47 Setting the recording delay timer Recording can be started automatically after a set time passes. Press when the Home Screen is open. This opens the Menu Screen. to select “Rec Settings” and press to conﬁrm. to select “Rec Delay Timer” and press to conﬁrm.
Page 48 to start the timer. This starts the countdown, and the REC indicator will blink. ❶ Countdown (minutes: seconds) Recording will start when the countdown ﬁnishes. The Recording Screen will be shown after the name of the ﬁle being recorded is shown. NOTE When using the recording delay timer, automatic recording, pre-recording and the self-timer cannot be used.
Page 49 ﬁle naming method and press to conﬁrm. Item Explanation ZOOM**** Files are named “ZOOM****.WAV” (**** is a consecutive number starting with 0001). Example: “ZOOM0001.WAV” YYMMDD-HHMMSS Files are named with a “year/month/day-hour/minute/second” format. Example: If recording started at 9:25:30 on January 15, 2024, the name would be “240115-092530.WAV”.
Page 50 Setting the recording time display Whether the elapsed recording time or the remaining available recording time is shown during recording can be selected. Press when the Home Screen is open. This opens the Menu Screen. to select “Rec Settings” and press to conﬁrm.
Page 51 Writing metadata (iXML chunks) to recording ﬁles Various related information (metadata) stored in iXML chunks can be written to recorded ﬁles. (→ Metadata contained in iXML chunks in WAV ﬁles) Press when the Home Screen is open. This opens the Menu Screen.
Page 52: Checking The Current Date/Time And The Name Of The Next Recorded File
Checking the current date/time and the name of the next recorded ﬁle The current date/time and the name of the next recorded ﬁle can be checked. Press when the Home Screen is open. While pressing , the current date/time and name of the next ﬁle to be recorded will be shown. ❶...
Page 53: Recording
Recording Press when the Home Screen is open. The REC indicator will light red, the name of the recording ﬁle will appear on the display and recording will start. The elapsed recording time or the remaining recordable time is shown when recording. (→ Setting the recording time display)
Page 54 • Files are automatically saved at regular intervals during recording. If the power is interrupted or another problem occurs during recording, an aﬀected ﬁle can be restored to normal by playing it with the H1essential. • Recording can be paused by pressing .
Page 55: Adding Marks During Recording
Adding marks during recording Marks can be added to ﬁles while recording. Added marks are shown on the Playback Screen, and can be used to move the playback position to a mark. Press during recording. This will add a mark at the position of the current elapsed recording time. NOTE •...
Page 56: Moving The File Being Recorded To The Trash Folder
• Files moved to the trash are saved in the Trash folder created on the SD card, but their information cannot be checked and they cannot be played back by the H1essential. To check or play them, connect and use a computer, smartphone or tablet. (→...
Page 57: Playing Recordings
Playing recordings Playing recordings Press when the Home Screen is open. This opens the Playback Screen on the display and starts playback of the most recently recorded ﬁle. to adjust the headphone or speaker volume. The ﬁle played can be selected from the File List Screen. (→ Selecting ﬁles for playback (File List Screen)) NOTE...
Page 58: Selecting Files For Playback (File List Screen)
Selecting ﬁles for playback (File List Screen) The File List Screen can be opened and playback ﬁles selected. Press on the Playback Screen. This opens the File List Screen. HINT • If a mark exists before the playback position, pressing will move the playback position to that mark.
Page 59: Automatically Adjusting The Volume During Playback (Normalizing)
NOTE • Normalized ﬁles will still be saved in 32-bit format and can be played as is by the H1essential. • Normalized ﬁles will be saved as new ﬁles with “_NORM” added to the ends of their names.
Page 60: Changing The File Format And Exporting Files
Changing the ﬁle format and exporting ﬁles The H1essential can only record using 32-bit ﬂoat format, but recorded ﬁles can be converted to other formats and exported. This is convenient, for example, when loading ﬁles recorded on the H1essential to a computer, smartphone or tablet if the application being used does not support 32-bit ﬂoat format.
Page 61 - FF: Name of original ﬁle that was exported - BB: Bit depth (“16” when 16-bit selected, “24” when 24-bit selected) - NN: Normalization setting (“NORM” when on or nothing when oﬀ) • The H1essential cannot play ﬁles in the Export folder.
Page 62: Adding/Deleting Marks In Recorded Files
Adding/deleting marks in recorded ﬁles Marks can be added to recorded ﬁles. Added marks are shown on the Playback Screen, and can be used to move the playback position to a mark. Adding marks Press on the Playback Screen of the ﬁle you want to add marks to. This opens the Playback Options Screen.
Page 63 Deleting marks Press on the Playback Screen of the ﬁle you want to delete marks from. This opens the Playback Options Screen. to select “Mark” and press to conﬁrm. This opens the Mark Operation Screen. to move the playback position to the mark you want to delete, and press conﬁrm.
Page 64: Repeating Playback Of A Set Interval (A-B Repeat)
Repeating playback of a set interval (A-B repeat) Playback can be repeated between two set points. Press on the Playback Screen of the ﬁle you want to set for repeat playback. This opens the Playback Options Screen. to select “A-B/Speed” and press to conﬁrm.
Page 65 Press when ﬁnished setting. This reopens the Playback Options Screen. NOTE To cancel or change A-B repeat settings, press to reset the settings. HINT Since moving the A (playback start) and B (playback end) points during playback allows these positions to be conﬁrmed in real time, they can be set while checking the playback sound.
Page 66: Changing The Playback Speed
Changing the playback speed The playback speed can be changed. Press on the Playback Screen of the ﬁle for which you want to set the playback speed. This opens the Playback Options Screen. to select “A-B/Speed” and press to conﬁrm. This opens the A-B Repeat / Playback Speed Screen.
Page 67: Checking File Information
Checking ﬁle information A variety of information about the playing ﬁle can be checked. Press on the Playback Screen of the ﬁle for which you want to check information. This opens the Playback Options Screen. to select “Information” and press to conﬁrm.
Page 68: Moving The File Being Played To The Trash Folder
• Files moved to the trash are saved in the Trash folder created on the SD card, but their information cannot be checked and they cannot be played back by the H1essential. To check or play them, connect and use a computer, smartphone or tablet. (→...
Page 69: Making Settings For Repeat Playback (Repeat Setting)
Making settings for repeat playback (Repeat Setting) Playback can be set so that after one ﬁle completes the next ﬁle will be played without stopping. Press when the Home Screen is open. This opens the Menu Screen. to select “Repeat Setting” and press to conﬁrm.
Page 70: Managing Files
Recording ﬁles on the microSD card can be checked and deleted. H1essential folder and ﬁle structure Folder and ﬁle structure When recording with the H1essential, ﬁles are created on microSD cards in the following manner. ❶ Recording ﬁles Files recorded by the H1essential will be saved on the microSD card.
Page 71 ❹ Trash folder The Trash folder is created automatically when an SD card is loaded in the H1essential. Files that have been moved to the Trash folder are saved inside it. (→ Moving the ﬁle being recorded to the Trash folder, Moving the ﬁle being played to the Trash...
Page 72 “Setting the recording ﬁle name format”. File name example Explanation When “Recording ﬁle name” is ❶ Consecutive number set to “ZOOM****” Files are named with consecutive numbers starting with 0001. When “Recording ﬁle name” is ❶ Date set to “YYMMDD-HHMMSS”...
Page 73: Using As A Usb Mic
Using as a USB mic Signals input to the H1essential can be sent to a computer, smartphone or tablet, and playback signals from that device can be output from the H1essential. Moreover, the H1essential can record even when it is being used as a USB mic.
Page 74 • When used as a USB mic, it functions at 48kHz/24-bit ﬁxed resolution. • Files cannot be played when the USB mic function is in use. Use a USB (Type-C) cable to connect the H1essential with a computer, smartphone or tablet. ❶...
Page 75 • Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. • A Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter is necessary to connect to an iOS/iPadOS device with a Lightning connector. Launch an application on the computer, smartphone or tablet, and select “H1essential” as the “Audio” or “Input/Output” device. NOTE...
Page 76: Muting The Usb Mic
Muting the USB mic When the USB mic function is being used, the mic sound can be temporarily muted so audio is not sent to the computer, smartphone or tablet. Press when the Home Screen is open and the USB mic function is in use. The MUTE window will open and output to the computer, smartphone or tablet will be muted.
Page 77: Disconnecting From Computers, Smartphones And Tablets
Disconnecting from computers, smartphones and tablets Press when the Home Screen is open and the USB mic function is in use. This opens the Menu Screen. to select “Exit USB MIC” and press to conﬁrm.
Page 78: Making Usb Mic Settings
Making USB mic settings Settings can be made when using the H1essential as a USB mic for the monitoring sound and signals sent to the computer, smartphone or tablet. Switching between stereo and mono The sound captured by the H1essential can be mixed to mono for monitoring and the audio sent to the computer, smartphone or tablet.
Page 79 Reducing noise (Lo Cut) When using the USB mic function, low frequencies from the built-in XY mic can be cut to reduce the sound of wind and pop noises, for example. Press on the Home Screen (when connected with the USB mic function) repeatedly to select the cutoﬀ...
Page 80 Enabling direct monitoring This directly outputs the sound being input to the H1essential from it before sending the sound to the computer, smartphone or tablet. This enables monitoring without latency (direct monitoring function). Press when the Home Screen is open and the USB mic function is in use.
Page 81 Adjusting the USB send volume If the input sound from the H1essential is quiet, for example, the USB output level can be adjusted when sent to a computer, smartphone or tablet. Press when the Home Screen is open and the USB mic function is in use.
Page 82 Adjusting volume received by USB If the playback sound from the computer is too loud, for example, the received volume setting can be changed to adjust the volume. Press when the Home Screen is open and the USB mic function is in use. This opens the Menu Screen.
Page 83: Transferring Files To Computers And Other Devices
Transferring ﬁles to computers and other devices By connecting the H1essential with a computer, smartphone or tablet, ﬁles on the microSD card can be checked and moved. Connecting to computers, smartphones and tablets Press when the Home Screen is open.
Page 84 • When “Mobile Device” is selected, power will not be supplied from the other device. Instead, the H1essential will operate using the batteries in it. Use a USB (Type-C) cable to connect the H1essential with a computer, smartphone or tablet. ❶...
Page 85: Disconnecting From Computers, Smartphones And Tablets
Conduct disconnection procedures on the computer, smartphone or tablet. • Windows: Select the H1essential from "Safely Remove Hardware". • macOS: Drag the H1essential icon to the Trash and drop it. • Smartphone/tablet: See the operation manual for the device. Press This opens a conﬁrmation screen.
Page 86: Overdubbing
Overdubbing A ﬁle can be recorded over as it is playing back and saved as a new ﬁle. This is convenient when, for example, recording a performance one part at a time. Press when the Home Screen is open. This opens the Menu Screen.
Page 87 Press This starts overdubbing. ■ Overdubbing operations ❶ Name of ﬁle being overdubbed ❷ Status icon The overdubbing status is shown by an icon. • Stopped • Overdubbing • Paused • Playing back ❸ Overdubbing/elapsed playback time ❹ Return to the overdubbing ﬁle selection screen. ❺...
Page 88 This will save a new ﬁle, using the current date and time for the ﬁle name, which will be shown at the top of the display. Files that have been overdubbed can be overdubbed again. (A new ﬁle will be saved every time overdubbing is conducted.) ❽...
Page 89: Managing Microsd Cards
Managing microSD cards Formatting microSD cards To maximize the performance of a microSD card, use the H1essential to format it. Press when the Home Screen is open. This opens the Menu Screen. to select “SD Card” and press to conﬁrm.
Page 90: Testing Microsd Cards
The writing speed of microSD cards can be tested to check if performance is good enough to save the data recorded by the H1essential. A Quick Test can be done in a short amount of time, while a Full Test examines the entire microSD card.
Page 91 NOTE Even if a performance test result is "Pass", there is no guarantee that writing errors will not occur. This information is just to provide guidance. HINT During a test, can be pressed to stop it.
Page 92 Conducting a full test Press when the Home Screen is open. This opens the Menu Screen. to select “SD Card” and press to conﬁrm. to select “Full Test” and press to conﬁrm. The amount of time required for the full test will be shown. to select “Execute”...
Page 93 HINT You can press to pause and to resume a test. During a test, can be pressed to stop it.
Page 94: Deleting Files In The Trash Folder
Deleting ﬁles in the Trash folder Files moved to the trash can be deleted to empty the trash and increase open space on the SD card. Press when the Home Screen is open. This opens the Menu Screen. to select “SD Card” and press to conﬁrm.
Page 95: Making Various Settings
Making various settings Setting the language shown The language shown on the H1essential screens can be changed. Press when the Home Screen is open. This opens the Menu Screen. to select “System” and press to conﬁrm. to select “Language” and press to conﬁrm.
Page 96: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the date and time Use this to set the date used for ﬁle names and the date and time added as data to recording ﬁles. Press when the Home Screen is open. This opens the Menu Screen. to select “System” and press to conﬁrm.
Page 97 to select a value and press to conﬁrm. Repeat steps 5–6 to set the date and time. After setting all the items, use to select and press HINT The ﬁrst time you turn the power on after purchase or restoring default settings, this screen opens automatically after setting the date format.
Page 98: Setting The Date Format
Setting the date format The date format can be changed. This is used for the date added to ﬁle names and as data to recording ﬁles. Press when the Home Screen is open. This opens the Menu Screen. to select “System” and press to conﬁrm.
Page 99 Setting Explanation MMDDYY The date is shown in month, day, year order. DDMMYY The date is shown in day, month, year order. HINT The ﬁrst time you turn the power on after purchase or restoring default settings, this screen opens automatically after setting the language shown.
Page 100: Setting The Display Brightness
Setting the display brightness The brightness of the display can be adjusted if it is diﬃcult to see because it is too dim or too intense. Press when the Home Screen is open. This opens the Menu Screen. to select “System” and press to conﬁrm.
Page 101: Setting Display Power Saving
Setting display power saving In order to conserve energy, the display backlight can be set to dim if no operation is conducted for a speciﬁc amount of time. Press when the Home Screen is open. This opens the Menu Screen. to select “System”...
Page 102 to select the power saving time and press to conﬁrm. Setting Explanation 30 sec, 1 min, 3 min, 5 min The display backlight will dim after the set time has elapsed without any operation. Oﬀ The display backlight always stays bright. NOTE The display can also be dimmed while recording if the time set in step 6 passes.
Page 103: Dimming The Display While Recording
Dimming the display while recording The display can be dimmed while recording if the “Power Save Time” set in “Setting display power saving” is enabled. Press when the Home Screen is open. This opens the Menu Screen. to select “System” and press to conﬁrm.
Page 104 to select “On” and press to conﬁrm. Setting Explanation Oﬀ The display will not dim while recording. The display will dim if no operation is conducted for the set amount of time while recording.
Page 105: Setting The Type Of Batteries Used
Setting the type of batteries used Set the type of batteries used by the H1essential so that the amount of remaining battery charge can be shown accurately. Press when the Home Screen is open. This opens the Menu Screen. to select “System” and press to conﬁrm.
Page 106 Setting Explanation Lithium Lithium batteries HINT The ﬁrst time you turn the power on after purchase or restoring default settings, the battery type setting appears automatically after setting the date and time.
Page 107: Setting The Time Until The Power Turns Off Automatically
Setting the time until the power turns oﬀ automatically The H1essential can be set so that its power will automatically turn oﬀ if it is not used for a set amount of time. To keep the power on at all times, turn oﬀ the automatic power saving setting.
Page 108 The power will not turn oﬀ automatically under the following conditions regardless of the Auto Power Oﬀ setting. • During recording or playback • When the H1essential is being used as a USB mic • When the H1essential ﬁle transfer function is in use • During card tests...
Page 109: Using The Guide Sound Accessibility Feature
Using the guide sound accessibility feature Setting the guide sound (Accessibility) With this function, the names of selected setting items can be read aloud and a beeping sound can be used to notify the occurrence of error messages, recording starting/stopping and volume adjustment, for example.
Page 110 to select a setting item, and press to conﬁrm. Setting Explanation ABC + Beep Setting items will be read aloud in the installed language. A beeping (“ABC” shows the installed sound will be used to notify the occurrence of error messages, language.) recording starting/stopping and volume adjustment, for example.
Page 111: Setting The Guide Sound Volume
Setting the guide sound volume The volume of the reading voice and beep sounds can be adjusted. Press when the Home Screen is open. This opens the Menu Screen. to select “System” and press to conﬁrm. to select “Accessibility” and press to conﬁrm.
Page 112: Checking Guide Sound Information
NOTE The volume determined here is also aﬀected before output by adjustments made using Consider volume adjustments using when making this setting. Checking guide sound information The language and version used for the accessibility guide sounds can be checked. Press when the Home Screen is open.
Page 113: Installing Guide Sounds
The guide sound language is English at the time of purchase. Guide sound installation can be used to change the language and update the feature. Download the most recent accessibility installation ﬁle necessary to install the guide sound from the ZOOM website (zoomcorp.com).
Page 114: Restoring The Factory Default State
“Execute” and press to conﬁrm. This will restore the H1essential to its factory default state and turn the power oﬀ. NOTE Initializing settings will overwrite all settings with their factory defaults. Be certain before using this function.
Page 115: Managing The Firmware
Managing the ﬁrmware Checking the ﬁrmware versions The ﬁrmware versions used by the H1essential can be checked. Press when the Home Screen is open. This opens the Menu Screen. to select “System” and press to conﬁrm. to select “Firmware” and press to conﬁrm.
Page 116: Updating The Firmware
Updating the ﬁrmware The H1essential ﬁrmware can be updated to the latest versions. Files for the latest ﬁrmware updates can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (zoomcorp.com). Follow the instructions in the “H1essential Firmware Update Guide” on the H1essential download page.
Page 117: Checking The Latest Information For The H1Essential
Checking the latest information for the H1essential A 2D code for help related to the product can be shown on the H1essential display. Press when the Home Screen is open. This opens the Menu Screen. to select “Help” and press to conﬁrm.
Page 118: Appendix
Appendix Troubleshooting If you think that the H1essential is operating strangely, check the following items ﬁrst. Recording/playback trouble There is no sound or it is very quiet • Check the orientation of the built-in XY mic. • Conﬁrm that the headphone volume and line output level are not too low. (→...
Page 119 USB port • Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. • The operation mode must be set on the H1essential to allow the computer, smartphone or tablet to recognize it. (→ Using as a USB mic, Transferring ﬁles to computers and other...
Page 120: H1Essential Metadata List
H1essential metadata list Metadata contained in BEXT chunks in WAV ﬁles Explanation Remarks zSCENE= Scene name Menu > System > Date/Time zTAPE= zCIRCLED= zTRK1= Track 1 name Track names are written as follows. zTRK1 = TrMicL, zTRK2 = TrMicR zTRK2=...
Page 121 Metadata contained in iXML chunks in WAV ﬁles ○ = YES × = NO iXML master tag iXML sub tag Written Read Remarks <PROJECT> × × ○ <SCENE> × Menu > System > Date/Time ○ <TAKE> × <TAPE> × × <CIRCLED>...
Page 122 iXML master tag iXML sub tag Written Read Remarks <SYNC_POINT_LIST> <SYNC_POINT> <SYNC_POINT_TYPE> × × <SYNC_POINT> <SYNC_POINT_FUNCTION> × × <SYNC_POINT> <SYNC_POINT_COMMENT> × × <SYNC_POINT> <SYNC_POINT_LOW> × × <SYNC_POINT> <SYNC_POINT_HIGH> × × <SYNC_POINT> <SYNC_POINT_EVENT_DURATION> × × iXML master tag iXML sub tag Written Read Remarks...
Page 123 iXML master tag iXML sub tag Written Read Remarks <TRACK_LIST> ○ <TRACK_LIST> <TRACK_COUNT> × ○ <TRACK> <CHANNEL_INDEX> × ○ <TRACK> <INTERLEAVE_INDEX> × ○ <TRACK> <NAME> × <TRACK> <FUNCTION> × ×...
Page 124: Specifications
USB bus power is supported. USB Mic USB 2.0 High Speed 48 kHz, 24-bit File transfer USB 2.0 High Speed Power 2 AAA batteries (alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable NiMH) AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5V/1A • USB bus power is supported.
Page 125 Estimated continuous operation times using Stereo recording, Alkaline batteries: about 10 hours batteries 48 kHz/32-bit ﬂoat, NiMH batteries (800 mAh): about 9 • These values are approximate. microSDHC, no hours • Continuous battery operation times were headphones, 1-minute Lithium batteries: about 18 hours determined using in-house testing methods.
Page 126 ZOOM CORPORATION 4-4-3 Kanda-surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 Japan zoomcorp.com Z2I-5164-01...

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