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Zoom User Guide

The Zoom Handy Recorder H2 (referred to as a ‘zoom’) is an SD card based digital

audio recorder. Below are 8 quick steps for recording followed by more detailed

explanations of how the zoom works.

8 quick steps for recording

1. Turn on the zoom by sliding the [POWER] switch on the left side

panel

2. If you’re using an external mic or recording sound from another

source, plug that in

3. If you’re using the internal mic, activate the mic you want to use - Front 90° /

Surround 2CH / Surround 4CH / Rear 120° using the arrow keys on the front

panel

4. Put your headphones on!

5. Press the [REC] button in the centre of the front panel. This will

put the zoom in cue mode. You’ll be able to hear what the

recording will sound like but you’re not recording anything yet.

Check you levels and adjust if needed.

6. Press the [REC] button again. Now you are recording.

7. When you’re finished press the [REC] button one more time to stop

8. Use the USB cable to transfer the files off the zoom to a computer for editing.

Built In Mics

The built-in mics allow you to record sound using the front or rear panel of the zoom or

both panels at once. The front panel mic covers a 90° angle and the rear panel mic

covers 120° angle. Choose the side that is best suited for your recording.

● Solo vocals or a single instrument (Front 90°)

Point the front panel of the zoom towards the sound source. The

90° angle will help exclude unwanted sounds.

Summary of content (5 pages)

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Zoom User Guide The Zoom Handy Recorder H2 (referred to as a ‘zoom’) is an SD card based digital audio recorder. Below are 8 quick steps for recording followed by more detailed explanations of how the zoom works. 8 quick steps for recording 1. Turn on the zoom by sliding the [POWER] switch on the left side panel 2. If you’re using an external mic or recording sound from another source, plug that in 3.
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● Recording a band or capturing sounds in the field (Rear 120°) Point the rear panel of the zoom towards the sound source. The 120° directivity angle will help in capturing the ambience of the venue. ● Recording front and back simultaneously (Surround 2CH) By positioning the zoom upright, it is possible to record sound coming both from the front and back of the unit. This is great for a conversation between two people or recording an instrument and a singer facing each other.
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Headphones ALWAYS WEAR HEADPHONES WHILE RECORDING! Headphones allow you to hear what is being recorded while it is recording. What you’re recording with the zoom isn’t necessarily the same as what you would hear without headphones on. Headphones also give you an idea about the level of background noise. For example if a car passes behind you the zoom might pick this up and make the speech you’re recording inaudible.
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On the right is a breakdown of everything you will see on the screen when recording. Checking your recording Once you’ve recorded everything you want to press the [REC] button again to stop the recording. As soon as you do this your recording will be saved on the zoom’s SD card as an mp3. To listen back to your recording just press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button beneath the [REC] button. Press [PLAY/PAUSE] again to stop playback.
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Troubleshooting Cannot record Check that an SD card is inserted in the card slot. The card slot is on the bottom panel of the zoom. If "Key Hold" is shown on the display, the key hold function is active. Hold down the [MENU] key to enable or disable the key hold function. Cannot use built-in mics/external mic, If anything is connected to the [EXT MIC IN] jack or [LINE IN] jack, the built-in mics do not operate and the mic pattern cannot be selected. Disconnect all other equipment.