Zoom ZH4N 1 Press. 4, 3

Recording function <PRE REC>

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The <PRE REC> setting can be initialized by pressing the [REC] button, automatically adding the

previous 2 seconds to your recording.

2-02 Recording function <PRE REC>

• You cannot use this setting during recording and playback.

• When recording on 96 kHz, 4CH mode, the maximum

PRE REC time is one second.

• You cannot use this function together with AUTO REC and

PRE COUNT.

NOTE

1Press. 4Select <ON> and press.

2Select <REC> and press.

3Select <PRE REC> and press.

Press the [MENU] button for

more than 2 seconds, and start

operation from the top screen.

In PRE REC mode the H4n will pre-record audio two sec-

onds before the record button is pressed.

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Contents

Main Special features of H4n The H4n is ideal for the following scenarios The H4n is ideal for the following scenarios A table of contents Getting started Operations Page Reference Safety precautions for users Safety precautions for users SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Power requirements [AC adapter operation] [Battery operation] Copyright warnings Page 1-1 Recording flow using the H4n Recording ow using the H4n 010 EditOutputRECORD Playback and conrm and so on. RE-RECORDING (Recording again from scratch) 1-2 Easy recording guide [STEREO MODE] Power switch ON Conrm STEREO MO DE RECORD READY OR STANDBY CONDITION ADJUST INPUT LEVEL 4 5 6 7 Name and function of each part 2-1 Name and function of each part [FRONT PANEL] [BACK PANEL] Page 2-2 Included Accessories Page 3 Battery/Power setting 2 1 4 3 Battery/Power outlet setting To measure the lifetime of the battery Screen indicator for power Saving period for the setting <DATE/TIME> Remaining lifetime of the battery 2 1 3 4 4-1 Power On and Off, How to use power and hold switch 1 2 How to use the [REC] and transport control buttons 021 4-2 How to use the [REC] and transport control buttons [REC] button transport control buttons STEREO/4CH/STAMINA MODE MTR MODE [FRONT PANEL] 4-3 022 How to use the track [1], [2], [3] and [4] buttons The buttons of TRACK [1] [4] have different functions depending on the MODE. STEREO/4CH/STAMINA MODE 4-4 How to use the input [MIC], [1] and [2] buttons What is clipping? These buttons have different functions depending on the various modes. [FRONT PANEL] STEREO/STAMINA MODE 4CH MODE 4-5 How to use REC LEVEL and VOLUME [VOLUME] IN ANY MODE Press the VOL = Adjusting Press the REC LEVEL = Adjusting 4-6 How to use [DIAL] and [MENU] buttons Page 2 remove it from the slot. Insert a SD card 1 the slot. 2 3 5 4 Setting up: How to connect external audio devices 6-1 Setting up: How to connect external audio devices The H4n offers versatile connectivity with options for any recording application. 6-2 Setting up: Built-in microphones 6-3 Setting up: Built-in microphones /outside microphone with plug-in power 6-4 Setting up: INPUT [1], [2] connections and phantom power source 6-5 Setting up: USB connection, H4n used as an Audio Interface 2 4 1 6 3 5 034 Usage of AUDIO INTERFACE [Button operation during setting and <AUDIO I/F> menu] Select [Selection of input source] 2 When you use the H4n as a SD card reader, make the following settings. 1 035 6-6 Setting up: USB connection, H4n used as a SD card reader 6-7 Setting up: Built-in speaker About H4n modes STEREO mode 7-1 About H4n modes Selecting a <MODE> 038 7-2 Selecting a <MODE> Be sure to select the appropriate mode for your application. 2 3 and MTR modes and press. Details about modes 039 7-3 Details about modes Input and output levels as well as saving and formatting data are different in each mode. MTR mode STEREO mode 4CH mode <MODE> screens: STEREO and STAMINA modes 8-1 <MODE> screens: STEREO and STAMINA modes File format during selecting, recording and playback. 8-2 <MODE> screen: 4CH mode <MODE> screen: 4CH mode File format during selecting, recording and playback. <MODE> screen: <MTR> mode 8-3 <MODE> screen: MTR mode 2 <MODE> screen: MAIN MENU Display at the bottom of Menu screen Option: Remote control operation When you use the optional remote controller, you can operate the H4n from a distance. INDICATOR (red) 9 Option: Remote control operation [FF], [REW] buttons Remote control button operation REC LEVEL [ +/ ] 1-100 +: increase reception = amplification : decrease reception = diminution Page 1 Control settings for the targets, built-in microphones or external input jacks. adjust the levels. 2 047 1 2 + 1 1-02 Setting / Recording: Recording in STEREO and STAMINA mode 2 5 4 050 <REC FORMAT> Press <FILE NAME> change MARK 1-03 Setting / Recording: Recording format <REC FORMAT> How to use WAV and MP3 format Select <REC> and press. Select one and press. "Short cut" 1-04 Setting / Recording: File name <FILE NAME> Select and press. Select <FILE NAME> and press. Select <REC> and press. <FILE RENAME> 1 1-05 Setting / Recording: Recording on 4CH mode 2 5 4 054 Mark [RECORDING AGAIN] [TEMPORARY STOP] FILE NAME 3 Using multiple tracks, you can combine mono and stereo recordings. 2 <ALWAYS NEW> and press. 055 + 1-06-2 Setting / Recording: Recording <OVER WRITE> in MTR mode 1 3 4 2 1-06-3 Setting / Recording: Recording <ALWAYS NEW> in MTR mode 1 3 4 2 1-07 Setting / Recording: TRACK MENU in MTR mode 1 Page Page 7 10 8 9 + Page Page 2-01-1 Recording function <AUTO REC> 3 6 7 5 2-01-2 Recording function <AUTO REC STOP> 3 4 5 6 7 2-02 Recording function <PRE REC> 1 Press. 4 3 Page Recording function <COMP/LIMIT> 3 069 2-04 Recording function <COMP/LIMIT> 4 5 OFF COMP1 (GENERAL) 3 4 Page Page 2-08 Recording function <MS STEREO MATRIX> 3 4 Recording function <MS STEREO MATRIX> Tuner <TUNER (CHROMATIC) > The H4n features a tuner with multiple tuning modes. Display of tuning P.078 5 Relationship between string numbers and notes Tuner, all other <TUNER> Display of tuning P.078 3 4 5 Relationship between string numbers and notes Page Tuner <TUNER (INPUT) > In 4CH mode you can select the input source for the tuner. Tuning display 078 4 5 Tuner type and code Only on 4CH MODE Metronome <METRONOME> The metronome has other convenient functions such as click, pre-count, tempo, sound, etc. 3 4 Metronome <METRONOME> All about EFFECT Brief outline about how to use <EFFECT>, its flow, input and output 081 3-03-1 All about EFFECT [Flow of the EFFECT] All about EFFECT + + About input and output of [EFFECT] + Two recording tracks: One recording track: 4 2 3 5 6 3-03-2 Effect <EFFECT> 5 6 7 3-03-4 Effect <EDIT (PRE AMP) >, editing PRE AMP modules 7 8 9 3-03-5 Effect <EDIT (EFX) >, editing EFX modules 8 7 Page 10 11 12 3-03-7 Effect <EDIT (STORE) > Page 3-03-8 Effect <IMPORT>, 8 taking in a patch from another PROJECT 5 6 7 3-04-1 A sing-along machine <KARAOKE> preparation 1 2 3 4 5 6 Page Page 4-01 Playback : Playback files (stereo, 4ch and stamina modes) 2 3 4 5 4-02 Playback : <PLAY MODE> 2 3 4 4-03 Playback : Setting marks Page Playback : <AB REPEAT> Caution: <AB REPEAT> 3 4-05 Playback : <SPEED> 5 4 2 In 4CH mode you can use the mixer to adjust the playback LEVEL and PAN settings of two stereo files. 100 4-06 Playback : <MIXER> Playback : <MIXER> 4-07 Playback : Playback files (MTR mode) 4-08 Playback : Appointing time with a counter 1 2 3 5-01 Edit / Output : <FOLDER SELECT> 2 3 3 2 5-02 Edit / Output : <FILE SELECT> 4 5-03 Edit / Output : <FILE INFORMATION> 4 Page Page Page Page Edit / Output : <FILE RENAME> Display when the file name is over 12 characters. 5-08 Edit / Output : <FILE MP3 ENCODE> 6 7 5 Page 5-10 Edit / Output : <FILE STEREO ENCODE> 4 5 6 7 8 9 Edit / Output : <MARK LIST> 4 You can view the list of marks put in the WAV FILE. 115 5-11 Edit / Output : <MARK LIST> SELECTING THE FILESP.104 <FILE SELECT> 4Select <DIVIDE> and press. 6[DIVIDE POSITION] 5 7 5-13 Edit / Output : <MOVE> 7 8 4 5 6 5-14 Edit / Output : <NEW PROJECT> Select <PROJECT> and press. 4 3 118 Page 5-16 Edit / Output : <PROJECT (DELETE) > 4 5 3 Page 5-18 Edit / Output : <PROJECT (COPY) > 3 4 2 5-19 Edit / Output : <PROJECT (BOUNCE) > 3 1 2 6 4 5 5-20 Edit / Output : <PROJECT (PROTECT) > 3 2 4 6-01 Utility : <DISPLAY BACK LIGHT> 4 3 2 6-02 Utility : <DISPLAY CONTRAST> 1 Press. 4 2 3 6-03 Utility : <BATTERY TYPE> 1 Press. 4 2 3 2 6-04 Utility : <VERSION> 3 6-05 Utility : <FACTORY RESET> 1 Press. 4 3 2 6-06 Utility : <REMAIN> 3 2 6-07 Utility : <FORMAT> 3 4 2 6-08 Utility : <VERSION UP> + 6-09 Utility: How to use H2 and H4 SD cards 1 2 Page Page Main spec list by mode Main spec list by mode Available setting menu list by each mode Available setting menu list by each mode 139 Effect types on MTR mode and the parameter Guitar preamp effect types PREAMP module Bass preamp effect types Mic preamp effect types 141 Effect types on MTR mode and the parameter Compressor/limiter effect types EFX module Modulation effect types Page Effect types on MTR mode and the parameter Delay/reverb effect types Page H4n patch list H4n patch list H4n patch list H4n products spec H4n products spec 148 When you think something may be wrong with your machine Problems during recording/playback Other problems Index 149 [4CH MODE] [A] [B] 150 [I] [K] [L] [M] Index [R] [S] [T] [U] The FCC regulation warning (for U.S.A.) 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