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Safety and Operation
Precautions must be read
before using this unit.
Q8
© 2015 ZOOM CORPORATION
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part or in whole without permission is prohibited.

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide Safety and Operation Precautions must be read before using this unit. © 2015 ZOOM CORPORATION Copying or reproduction of this User Guide in part or in whole without permission is prohibited.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Playing recordings ........ 28 Contents ..........1 Parts and their functions ......2 Deleting recordings ......31 Mic overview ........... 5 Mixer Screen settings ......32 Connecting mics to Inputs 1 and 2 ..7 Headphones/line and HDMI output ..40 USB connections ........

  • Page 3: Parts And Their Functions

    Parts and their functions Left side (Can be changed) Mic attachment (sold separately) Input volume 1 UNLOCK button Speaker PLAY/PAUSE button Input POWER Track volume 2 buttons button MIC GAIN adjustment knob XY mic button...
  • Page 4 Parts and their functions (continued) Front Opening and closing the LCD screen Video recording Display Lens Back 1 : GND 2 : HOT 3 : COLD Headphones jack Input 1 TIP : HOT jack Charging LED RING : COLD USB port Input 2 SLEEVE : GND jack...
  • Page 5 Right side Battery cover NOTE Connecting the battery Slide the battery cover down to remove it. Install the battery as shown in the illustration and reattach the battery cover.

  • Page 6: Mic Overview

    Mic overview The XY mic included with the can be swapped with another mic attachment according to your need. Raising the mic While pressing the UNLOCK button, raise the mic until it reaches the fixed position. Lowering the mic While pressing the UNLOCK button, lower the mic. CAUTION Do not force the mic arm without pushing the UNLOCK button.
  • Page 7 Attaching the mic Attach the mic to the main unit and push it into place until it locks. Disconnecting the mic While pressing the buttons on the left and right sides of the mic, pull it out of the main unit. CAUTION • When disconnecting the mic, do not use too much force. Excessive force could damage the mic or the main unit.

  • Page 8: Connecting Mics To Inputs 1 And 2

    Connecting mics to Inputs 1 and 2 You can connect mics, mixers and other devices to the Inputs 1 and 2. The L/R input from the XY mic and Inputs 1/2 can be used together to record up to 4 tracks at the same time.

  • Page 9: Display Overview

    Connected mic Video resolution Type of connected mic capsule setting Remaining battery Audio quality setting charge Open Menu Screen Zoom in/out Open Playback Screen Output volume Record/stop Adjust volume of headphones/ built-in speaker Open Mixer Screen Open FILE list Phantom power...
  • Page 10 Display overview (continued) Playback screen File name Name of video file playing Main Screen Remaining battery Return to Main Screen charge Audio switch Select the audio played Output volume (only appears for files recorded Adjust volume of headphones/ using MOV+WAV or built-in speaker MULTI AUDIO) Delete...
  • Page 11 Mixer Screen Mic option Input1/2 shared settings Set according to the mic type Settings that affect both Inputs 1 and 2 (stereo link, phantom power, pad) (shown only when using compatible mics) Pan knobs Adjust audio left-right Return to balance Main Screen Level faders LO CUT...

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery Turn the off. Connect a USB power source (running computer or ZOOM AD-17 AC adapter (sold separately)). While the battery is recharging, the Charging LED on the back of the will stay lit. After charging completes, disconnect the cable from the USB power source.

  • Page 13: Turning The Power On And Off

    Turning the power ON and OFF Turning the power ON Open the LCD. Press Display Turning the power OFF Press and hold After "Goodbye See You!" appears, the power turns off.

  • Page 14: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the date and time If the date and time are set, the recorder can add the recording date and time to files. On the menu screen, touch In the sub menu, touch "Set Date". Touch an item to be changed to select it, and touch to set the current date and time.

  • Page 15: Formatting Sd Cards

    Formatting SD cards You should format SD cards for use with the On the menu screen, touch Touch In the sub menu, touch "SD Card". In the sub menu, touch "Format". On the confirmation screen, touch "Yes". This will start SD card formatting. Select "No" to return to the SETTING menu. After formatting completes, "Done" will appear and the SETTING menu will reopen.

  • Page 16: Recording Mode Overview

    Recording mode overview can save individual unmixed audio files at the same time as video files. Use the RECORDING MODE menu to change the recording mode. (See "Recording mode settings" on page 25.) MOV mode The four channels of audio from the mic capsule L/R inputs and external 1/2 inputs are mixed to stereo and saved together with the video in a single video file (MOV format). Video Mic capsule Mixer Video file ZOOM0001.MOV...
  • Page 17 MOV+WAV mode Audio files (WAV format) are saved for each audio track at the same time as video files. The audio from the mic capsule L/R inputs and the audio from the external 1/2 inputs are saved as separate files. Video Video file Mixer ZOOM0001.MOV Audio file Mic capsule ZOOM0001_LR.WAV Stereo link: ON Stereo link: OFF Input 1 ZOOM0001_INPUT1.WAV Input 2 ZOOM0001_INPUT12.WAV ZOOM0001_INPUT2.WAV NOTE • Only 44.1/48kHz WAV formats (16/24-bit) can be selected when recording in MOV+WAV mode. • In MOV+WAV mode, audio cannot be output from an HDMI TV. • Audio will be saved to audio files before passing through mixer level and pan adjustments.
  • Page 18 Recording mode overview (continued) STEREO AUDIO mode The four channels of audio from the mic capsule L/R inputs and external 1/2 inputs are mixed to stereo and saved as a single stereo audio file. Video is not recorded. Mic capsule Mixer Audio file ZOOM0001.WAV Input 1 Input 2...
  • Page 19 MULTI AUDIO mode The audio from the mic capsule L/R inputs and the audio from the external 1/2 inputs are saved as separate audio files (WAV format). Video is not recorded. Audio file Mic capsule ZOOM0001.WAV Stereo link: ON Stereo link: OFF Input 1 ZOOM0001_INPUT1.WAV Input 2 ZOOM0001_INPUT12.WAV ZOOM0001_INPUT2.WAV NOTE • Only 44.1/48kHz WAV formats (16/24-bit) can be selected when recording in MULTI AUDIO mode. • In MULTI AUDIO mode, the names of the files created depend on the ON/OFF status of each track. (See "Selecting tracks to record" on page 19.) • In MULTI AUDIO mode, audio cannot be output from an HDMI TV. • Audio will be saved to audio files before passing through mixer level and pan adjustments.

  • Page 20: Selecting Tracks To Record

    Selecting tracks to record Press the buttons of the tracks that you want to record. NOTE The indicators of the selected track buttons light red, and you will be able to monitor the signals input on these tracks through headphones/line output. To record Inputs 1/2 as a stereo file (stereo link), press both of their track buttons at the same time.
  • Page 21 NOTE File names when recording in MOV+WAV mode Track recorded File name Description L/R input ZOOMnnnn_LR.WAV Stereo file Input 1 ZOOMnnnn_INPUT1.WAV Mono file Input 2 ZOOMnnnn_INPUT2.WAV Mono file Inputs 1/2 (stereo link active) ZOOMnnnn_INPUT12.WAV Stereo file File names when recording in MULTI AUDIO mode The name of the first file is "ZOOMnnnn.WAV". Second and later files will have track names added to their names. • L/R inputs on Track recorded File name Description...

  • Page 22: Adjusting Recording Levels

    Adjusting recording levels You can adjust the recording level manually. Input 1/2 When using the XY mic, turn on the mic. When using Inputs 1/2, turn on the left side of this recorder. Adjust the level so that the recording and track key LEDs do not blink even when loud sounds are input.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Angle Of View

    Adjusting the angle of view You can set the digital zoom to one of five levels. Touch on the Main Screen. : Zoom in. Close in on the central subject. : Zoom out. Record more of the scene.

  • Page 24: Recording

    • If the transfer speed to the card is not fast enough during video recording, "Low Speed Card!" appears on the screen and recording stops. To avoid this, we recommend using cards that are Class 10 or faster. Information about SD cards that can be used with this unit is provided at www. zoom.co.jp. • Use the RECORDING MODE menu to make specific video recording settings. (See "Recording mode settings" on page 25.)

  • Page 25: Audio Monitoring Settings

    Audio monitoring settings You can monitor audio being recorded with video through the headphones jack. Connect headphones or other audio equipment to the headphones jack on the back of the recorder. To adjust the monitoring volume, touch on the display. In the sub menu, touch After completing the setting, touch to close the...

  • Page 26: Recording Mode Settings

    Recording mode settings You can change the type of files created, video recording resolution and frame rate, and audio quality, for example. Increasing the video resolution decreases the possible recording time. On the menu screen, touch In the sub menu, touch the item that you want to set.
  • Page 27 Video: video recording resolution and frame rate Setting Resolution Frames/ Explanation File size second 3M HD/30 24Mbps 2304 x 1296 Record at a resolution higher than Full HD. Large HD 1080/30 24Mbps 1920 x 1080 Play on HD TVs. HD 1080/30 16Mbps 1920 x 1080 Save SD card space and play on HD TVs. HD 720/60 15Mbps 1280 x 720 Record scenes with fast movement. HD 720/30 8Mbps 1280 x 720 Playback on HD TVs and computers. WVGA/60 8Mbps 800 x 480 Save SD card space and record scenes with fast movement. WVGA/30 5Mbps 800 x 480 Save SD card space.

  • Page 28: Camera Settings

    Camera settings You can change the camera settings to suit the video recording conditions. On the menu screen, touch In the sub menu, touch the setting value. After completing the setting, touch to close the submenu. CAMERA Scene: Set the camera for the lighting conditions when video recording Setting Explanation Auto Adjust to lighting conditions automatically.

  • Page 29: Playing Recordings

    Playing recordings This unit can play recorded videos. Press or touch on the Main Screen. This starts playback of the last recorded video. After there are no operations for some time, only the video image will be shown. Touch the screen to show the buttons again. To play a different file, press or touch the screen, and then touch To stop playback, touch The Main Screen will reappear. Other operations Play previous/next When paused, press recording...
  • Page 30 Playing recordings (continued) Changing the playback position Touch the playback position bar and slide it to the position you want. Remove your finger from the screen to start playback from that position. Selecting the audio played With video recorded in MOV+WAV or MULTI AUDIO mode, you can select the audio for playback. Touch on the playback screen. In the sub menu, touch the audio file to play.
  • Page 31 Playing files from the list Touch on the Main Screen or touch the menu. This opens the FILE list screen. Touch the file to play back. This opens a submenu. Touch "Play Back" to start playback. To stop playback, touch The FILE list screen will reappear. File length Change page...

  • Page 32: Deleting Recordings

    Deleting recordings You can delete videos to increase the open space on the media. Touch on the FILE list screen. A list of videos appears. Touch to change the screen. Touch a video to select it for deletion. A check mark appears on the selected video. You can repeat step 2 to add check marks to multiple videos. Touch On the confirmation screen, touch "Yes". The selected videos will be deleted.

  • Page 33: Mixer Screen Settings

    Mixer Screen settings Using the Mixer Screen On the Main Screen, touch This opens the Mixer Screen. Touch the function you want to set. This will open a setting screen for that function. Changing values Changing settings Touch a button to open a submenu Touch , or touch and slide the slider where you can change the setting. to adjust a value. Touch to restore the default value. Selecting from lists Touch an item in a shown list to select it.
  • Page 34 Mixer Screen settings (continued) Adjusting levels and panning Levels On the Mixer Screen, touch the fader for the channel that you want to adjust. In the sub menu that appears, touch move the slider to adjust it. After completing the setting, touch to close the submenu.
  • Page 35 Making settings for different mic types For the LR channel inputs, you can make specific settings according to the type of mic capsule connected to the Mic capsule that supports plug-in power When a mic that supports plug-in power is connected to the , you can set whether or not plug-in power is supplied to the external input jack. (See "PLUGIN POWER" on page 38.) MS mic capsule If an MS attachment, for example, is connected to the...
  • Page 36 Mixer Screen settings (continued) Stereo link setting By enabling the stereo link, Inputs 1/2 can be handled as a stereo pair. Touch the shared setting area for Inputs 1/2 on the Mixer Screen. Change the "INPUT 1/2 Stereo Link" setting in the submenu. After completing the setting, touch to close the submenu. NOTE You can also set the stereo link by pressing the track buttons for Inputs 1/2 at the same time. (See page 19.)
  • Page 37 Phantom power Inputs 1/2 support phantom power. They can supply power at +12V, +24V or +48V. Touch the shared setting icons for Inputs 1/2 on the Mixer Screen. In the sub menu, change the "INPUT 1/2 Phantom" setting to the voltage you want the unit to supply. After completing the setting, touch to close the submenu.
  • Page 38 Mixer Screen settings (continued) EXT MS MATRIX Signals from an MS format stereo mic input through Inputs 1/2 can be converted to an ordinary stereo (L/R) signal. You must activate the stereo link for Inputs 1/2 before recording. Press the track buttons for Inputs 1/2 at the same time to activate the stereo link. Touch on the Mixer Screen. Change the "EXT MS Matrix" setting in the submenu that opens. This opens the MS-MATRIX settings screen.
  • Page 39 PLUGIN POWER This unit can provide plug-in power to mics that use it. Make the following settings before connecting mics. Touch "PLUGIN POWER" on the Mixer Screen. Touching this toggles it ON/OFF NOTE You can use this when a mic capsule that supports plug-in power is connected. DYNAMICS This digital effect reduces audio dynamics. It compensates to reduce volume changes. On the Mixer Screen, touch the "DYNAMICS" button for the channel that you want to adjust. Change the "DYNAMICS"...
  • Page 40 Mixer Screen settings (continued) LO CUT (low-frequency cut) You can turn the low-cut filter on to reduce the sound of wind, vocal pops and other noise. On the Mixer Screen, touch the "LO CUT" button for the channel that you want to adjust. Change the "lo cut" setting in the submenu that opens. After completing the setting, touch to close the submenu.

  • Page 41: Headphones/Line And Hdmi Output

    Headphones/line and HDMI output Headphones/line output You can listen to the audio with headphones or an external audio amplifier. Connect headphones or audio equipment to the headphones jack using a stereo mini plug cable. Start video playback on the HDMI output Use an HDMI cable to connect with an HDMI TV to show video recordings in high definition. Connect the HDMI jack with a TV using an HDMI cable (commercially-available).

  • Page 42: Usb Connections

    USB connections By connecting with a computer or iPad using a USB cable, you can use this recorder as a card reader or USB mic, as well as to stream audio and video as a web camera. Using as a card reader or USB mic (computer/iPad) On the menu screen, touch This opens the USB menu.
  • Page 43 Using as a web camera (computer) NOTE To use as a web camera, an audio driver must be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom. co.jp) and installed. Connect the to a computer using a USB cable, and touch on the menu screen. This opens the USB menu. Touch (WebCam). In the sub menu, touch "PC/MAC" or "PC/MAC using battery power". On the confirmation screen, touch "WebCam".

  • Page 44: Lcd Rotation And File List

    LCD Rotation and FILE list LCD ROTATION You can lock the rotation of the LCD screen. On the menu screen, touch In the sub menu, touch the setting value. Touch to return to the menu screen. This will close the submenu. Setting Explanation Unlock The screen rotates to match the LCD orientation. Lock The screen keeps the current state. FILE list On this screen, you can view video files saved on the SD card as thumbnails and play them back. On the menu screen, touch This opens the FILE list screen.

  • Page 45: System Settings

    System settings Make settings related to the system. On the menu screen, touch In the sub menu, touch the item that you want to set. Touch to show hidden items. In the sub menu, touch the setting value. Touch to return to the menu screen. This will close the submenu.

  • Page 46: Updating The Firmware

    You can check the firmware version with the Information item in the SETTING menu. Copy the file for updating the firmware to the root directory on the SD card. The latest version of the firmware can be downloaded from www.zoom.co.jp. Insert the SD card into the unit’s card slot. While pressing and holding , press until the unit starts and the firmware update screen opens.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you think that the is operating strangely, check the following items first. Recording/playback trouble USB connection trouble There is no sound or output is very quiet When the USB port is connected to a Check the connections to your monitoring computer, an error message related to •...

  • Page 48: Specifications

    Output connector Combined line/headphones stereo mini jack HDMI micro Type D Built-in speaker 400mW 8Ω mono speaker Mini B type <Operation as mass storage> Class: USB2.0 High Speed <Operation as audio interface> Class: USB2.0 Full Speed Specifications: 44.1kHz sampling rate, 16-bit <Operation as webcam> Specifications: WVGA/720p video size, 48kHz 16-bit audio Note: Audio interface and mass storage operation with iPad is supported. Note: USB bus power supported Power supply Lithium-ion battery: DC 4.2V maximum voltage, DC 3.7V nominal voltage, 1700mAh capacity AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17 , sold separately): DC 5V/1A Recharging times By USB: about 4 hours and 30 minutes, Using ZOOM AD-17: about 2 hours and 45 minutes Battery operation Rated: about 3.5 hours (when recording 720p/30fps video with LCD closed) time Actually use: about 2 hours (when recording 720p/30fps video with LCD opened and condenser mic connected to combo jack) External dimensions Main unit (maximum dimensions when arm lowered) 157.57 (length) × 47.8 (width) × 68.65 (height) mm Main unit (maximum dimensions when arm raised) 156.63 (length) × 47.8 (width) × 118.54 (height) mm 300 g (including battery) Mic (maximum dimensions): 50.17 (length) × 37 (width) × 52.3 (height) mm 40g...

  • Page 49: Safety Precautions

    An action that is prohibited WARNING country or other region where the electrical voltage differs Operation using an AC adapter from AC100V, always consult with a shop that carries ZOOM Never use any AC adapter other than a ZOOM products and use the appropriate AC adapter. AD-17 (sold separately). Do not do anything that could exceed the ratings of outlets Alterations and other electrical wiring equipment or supply power Do not open the case or modify the product.

  • Page 50: Usage Precautions

    Cleaning Use a soft cloth to clean the exterior of the unit if it becomes dirty. If necessary, use a damp cloth that has been wrung out well to wipe it. Never use abrasive cleansers, wax or solvents such as alcohol, benzene or paint thinner. Breakdown and malfunction If the unit becomes broken or malfunctions, immediately disconnect the AC adapter, turn the power off and dis- connect other cables. Contact the store where you bought the unit or ZOOM service with the following informa- tion: product model, serial number and specific symptoms of breakdown or malfunction, along with your name, address and telephone number. Copyrights Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation (USA). Apple, Macintosh, iPad, QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the USA and other countries. The SD, SDHC and SDXC logos are trademarks. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) and are trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Other product names, registered trademarks and company names in this document are the prop-...

  • Page 51: Warnings And Requests Regarding Safe Battery Use

    Warnings and requests regarding safe battery use Carefully read the following warnings in order to avoid serious injuries, burns, fires and other problems caused by leaking, heat generation, combustion, rupture or accidental swal- lowing. DANGER Do not charge the lithium-ion battery (BT-03) in any way other than using the and either an AD-17 (sold separately) or a USB port. Do not disassemble the battery, put it in fire, or heat it in a microwave oven or conventional oven. Do not leave the battery near a fire, in strong sunlight, inside a vehicle that has become hot or in similar con- ditions.
  • Page 52 (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM ZOOM CORPORATION 4-4-3 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 Japan http://www.zoom.co.jp Z2I - 2225 - 02...
  • Page 53 The package should contain the following items. Please confirm that they have all been included. LITHIUM ION BT-03 Handy Video Recorder · Lithium-ion battery · main unit (BT-03) · Lens cover ・ Lens hood · Strap · Foam windscreen · Accessory mount · User Guide · USB cable adapter ©2015 ZOOM CORPORATION Z2I-2284-01...

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