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Items included with this product Items included with this product • unit • 2 AA batteries (for testing the unit) Note: Use alkaline batteries or rechargeable NiMH batteries. • SD card • User Guide (this manual) HandyShare software for video editing and sharing Install HandyShare on your computer to use it. Access the included SD card from the computer and double-click the HandyShare installer on it.
Part functions Recording time or remaining recordable time for video or audio icon appears when an SD The card is loaded in the unit (no icon if no SD card is loaded) Current operation status Input volume level Recording level setting Mic angle setting Lo-cut filter setting Scene setting for video recording Sound quality when recording audio or video Image size/frame rate during video recording ■■Installing batteries Open the case while pressing here and then install the batteries.
Part functions (continued) Part functions ■■Parts of the unit Sound from the camera side of the unit can be recorded in mono or in stereo with a maximum width of 150º. View video and information about operation. Play and pause recorded video and audio. Open various setting menus. Listen to startup and shutdown sounds and recorded audio. Select items and adjust the volume. Start and stop recording video and audio. Confirm selections.
Part functions Turn the power ON and OFF. Set the mic recording level. Output sound to headphones or other external equipment. Delete recorded video and audio. Output digital video and audio to an HDMI TV or other compatible device. Insert an SD, SDHC or SDXC card into this slot. Attach a strap to help prevent accidental dropping. • Connect to a computer to power the recorder and use it as a card reader, USB mic or web camera. • Connect to an iPad to use as a USB mic.
Setting the date & time Setting the date & time Setting the battery type The date and time are added to recorded video and audio files, so set it accurately before recording. 1. Press 2. Use press 3. Use 4. Use 1,5 to open the Main Menu. to select . SETTING and to select Set Date and press . to set the current date and time. 5. After completing the setting, press . 2,3,4 Setting the battery type Set the battery type so that the amount of remaining battery life can be shown accurately. 1.
Formatting SD cards 1. Press 2. Use press . press . 3. Use 4. Use 1 to open the Main Menu. to select SETTING and to select SD Format and to select “Yes” to format or . “No” to cancel and press • Select “Yes” to start formatting. • Select “No” to return to the SETTING menu. 2,3,4 5. After formatting completes, “Done” appears on screen and the SETTING menu reopens. NOTE If the SD card’s write-protection switch is ON, the card cannot be formatted.
Reducing noise Turning sound monitoring on or off Reducing noise Turn the low-cut filter function on to reduce wind sounds and other noise. 1. Press 2. Use press 3. Use 4. Use press 1,5 2,3,4 to open the Main Menu. . to select INPUT and to select Lo Cut and press . . to select On or Off and 5. After completing the setting, press . NOTE Use the windscreen included in the APQ2HD accessory package to further reduce noise.
By changing the recording level gain, you can record anything from quiet sounds to loud rock shows at the optimal level. You can set the gain manually or let the recorder set it automatically. • Use the MIC GAIN dial to adjust the mic sensitivity to suit the recording conditions. 1 ■■Using the Auto Gain setting 1. Press 2. Use press . press . press . 3. Use 4. Use 1 2,3,4 to open the Main Menu.
Video scene setting Video scene setting You can set the camera light sensitivity to suit the video recording conditions. This allows the unit to record video optimally even in dark places and on stages with bright lights. 1. Press 2. Use press 3. Use 1,4 2,3 to open the Main Menu. . to select SCENE and to set the mode and press . Auto Adjusts to lighting conditions automatically. Concert lighting Best for concerts and other situations with bright lights.
Setting the image quality 1. Press 2. Use press 3. Use to open the Main Menu. to select . VIDEO and to select the video quality and . frame rate and press 1,4 4. After completing the setting, press .
Setting the sound quality Setting the sound quality You can set the sound quality to use for recording video and audio. The amount of available recording time decreases as the sound quality is increased. 1. Press 2. Use to open the Main Menu. press . press . 3. Use to select SOUND and to set the audio quality and 4. After completing the setting, press . 1,4 2,3 Setting PCM 96/24 PCM 96/16 Description PCM 48/24 Record in an uncompressed PCM WAV format when recording quality is important.
Setting the mic angle 1. Press 2. Use press 3. Use 1 Setting the mic angle You can set the stereo width recorded by the built-in stereo mic. to open the Main Menu. to select . MIC and to set the mic angle. MONO Record in mono 30°, 60°, 90°, 120°, 150° Record using the set stereo width 4. After completing the setting, press . 2,3 NOTE You can also use to set the mic angle while recording or using the USB mic function.
Recording audio and video Recording audio and video From the main operation screen, you can start recording audio or video by pushing a single button. 1. After preparing to record audio or video, press to start recording. • To set whether to record video with audio or . audio only, use CAMERA 1,2 • Use to zoom in and out, and use to adjust the monitoring volume. Zoom in and out Adjust the volume Audio only 2. After completing the setting, press return to the main operation screen.
Playing recordings 1. When the main operation screen is open, press . 2. If you want to play a different file, use to select it and press . Functions of other buttons Adjust the volume 1,2 Press and hold during playback to search backward/forward. Press to pause during playback and restart when paused. 2 NOTE • Only files that have been recorded with can be played back on it. the • During video playback, press and hold to show the video in landscape view.
Deleting recordings Deleting recordings You can delete recorded video and audio files to increase the amount of open space on the media card. 1. Press while the file that you want to delete is playing. • If you press this when on the main operation screen, the last recorded or played file will be selected for deletion. 2. When the confirmation screen opens, select “Yes” to delete the recording or “No” 1 to cancel, and then press 2 15 .
1. Press when on the main operation screen or while playing to show the “Delete this file?” message. • Press again to open the file selection screen 1,4 2. Use to select a recording that . you want to delete and press 3. Repeat step 2 as many times as necessary to select more files to delete. • To delete all files on the card, . press when you are done selecting 4. Press files. 5. When the confirmation screen opens, 3 select “Yes” to delete the recordings or “No” to cancel, and then press 2,5 16 .
Editing recordings Editing recordings Recorded video and audio files can be divided and trimmed. 1. Press 2. Use to open the Main Menu. to select and FILE press . 3. Thumbnails of the recorded files are to select the file shown. Use . that you want to edit and press 1,6 2,3,4,5 4. The editing menu opens. Use to . select the item you want and press • See the following page for the editing options. 5. After editing, a confirmation screen opens.
Change the file dividing point Play/pause Confirm the file dividing point TRIM (partial deletion) Move trim points to set how much of the file beginning/end to delete Switch between beginning and end trim points Play/pause Confirm the trim points INFORMATION (about the file) Return to the editing menu 18 Editing recordings DIVIDE
Connecting external devices Connecting external devices This unit can be connected to various external devices as needed. ■■Connect to a computer (by USB) to use as a card reader, USB mic or Web camera Use a USB cable to connect to a computer or iPad. See "Connecting by USB" on page 20. ■■Listen with headphones or audio equipment (LINE OUT connection) Use this connector when you want to use headphones or an external audio device’s amplifier to listen.
Connecting by USB NOTE • When connected to a computer, power can be supplied by USB. The recorder will not turn on just by connecting the cable. Press to turn it on. • When connected to an iPad, power is not supplied by USB. ■■Using with a computer as a card reader or USB mic 1. Connect the recorder to a Windows PC or Macintosh with a USB cable. 2. Press to turn it on. • The USB operation screen will appear. 3. To use as a card reader, use Card reader USB mic to .
Connecting by USB (continued) Connecting by USB ■■Using the recorder as a Web camera 1. Connect the recorder to a Windows PC or Macintosh with a USB cable. 2. Press to turn it on. • The USB operation screen will appear. 3 3. Use to select the video icon and . press connects to the 4. After the computer, you can use it as a web camera for video streaming and other applications. 5.
■ Delay setting When using the recorder as a web camera, if the a streaming application does not have a lip synchronization function, use to set the audio delay so that it matches the timing of the video. 22 Connecting by USB NOTE • The can simultaneously transmit video and audio of up to HD720p and 48kHz/16bit WAV quality. . • Computer playback cannot be output from the • A driver stored on the included SD card is necessary to use the unit as a web camera. (This driver can also be downloaded from www.
Using as a USB mic with an iPad Using as a USB mic with an iPad You can use this recorder as a USB mic by connecting it to an iPad using an Apple Camera Connection Kit. 1. Press 2. Use press 3. Use 3 to open the Main Menu. . to select USB and to select the mic icon and . press 4. Use the Apple Camera Connection Kit to connect the recorder with an iPad by USB cable. • The iPad should recognize the recorder. 5. When you have finished, disconnect the USB cable.
You can adjust the brightness of the display and set the screen to turn off automatically to save power. 1. Press 2. Use 1 to open the Main Menu. press . press . 3. Use to select SETTING and to select Backlight and 2,3,4,5 ■■Adjusting the display brightness 4. Use press . press . 5. Use to select Brightness and to set the brightness and Brightness ■■Set the power saving mode 4. Use press . press . 5.
Setting HDMI video output Setting HDMI video output Set the HDMI video output format to suit the TV. 1. Press 2. Use press . press . press . 3. Use 4. Use 1 to open the Main Menu. to select SETTING and to select HDMI Out and to select NTSC or PAL and 5. After completing the setting, press . 2,3,4 NOTE NTSC is used in North America. Most other English-speaking regions use PAL.
Viewing information Viewing information Restoring default settings You can check the firmware version and remaining recordable memory. 1. Press 2. Use press 3. Use to open the Main Menu. to select . SETTING and to select Information and . press 4. Check the information. 1,5 5. When you are done checking, press . 2,3 Restoring default settings You can reset the settings, including the scene type and video and audio quality, to their factory defaults. 1. Press 2. Use press 3. Use 4.
NOTE using the Information item in the Setting menu. • from www.zoom.co.jp. 1. directory on the SD card. 2. Insert the SD card into the unit’s card slot. 3. While pressing and holding , press until the unit starts and the FIRMWARE UPDATE screen opens. 4. If the version upgrade shown is the one desired, select “Yes” and press . 5. When “Complete!” appears after the version upgrade completes, press CAUTION remaining battery power is low.
WARNING This indicates something that could cause serious injury or death. CAUTION This indicates something that could cause bodily injury or damage to property. Explanation of icons This must be done. This must not be done. WARNING ■■Power and batteries Use only a ZOOM AD-17 AC adapter (sold separately). Unplug the AC adapter when the unit will not be used for a long time.
FCC regulation warning (for U.S.A.) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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