Zoom Q8n-4K User manual

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Quick Tour
Handy Video Recorder
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Q8n-4K

2
Installing the battery
While pressing the latch, open the
battery cover.
Install the rechargeable battery and
close the battery cover.
Recharging the battery
With the Q8n-4K power off, connect a USB power supply (running computer or ZOOM
AD-17 AC adapter) to the USB (Type-C) port. The charging LED will light red and recharg-
ing will start. After charging has completed, the charging LED will become unlit.
USB (Type-C)

3
Raising the mic arm
To put the mic arm away, while pressing ,
fold it down.
While pressing , raise the mic arm.
Inserting microSD cards
To remove a microSD card, push
it further into the slot and then
pull it out.
Inserting or removing a microSD card while the power is on could result in data loss. When
inserting a microSD card, be sure to insert the correct end with the top side up.
Supported recording media
microSDHC: 4 GB – 32 GB
microSDXC: 64 GB – 512 GB
• Use a microSD card that is Class 10 or higher.
When recording at 4K resolution, use a microSD card that is UHS Speed Class 3 or
higher.
When recording for long periods of time with a microSDHC card, recording les will be
split every 4 GB. When using a microSDXC card, recording to a single le is possible
even if the le size exceeds 4 GB.

4
Turning the power on
Press and hold
to turn the power off.
Making settings when rst turned on
Language setting

5
Date/time setting
After conrming the date
and time setting, the Startup
Screen will appear.

6
Formatting microSD cards
After purchasing a new microSD card, always format it to maximize performance.
All data previously saved on a microSD
card will be deleted when it is formatted.

7
Recording
Using the mic capsule
Press so that it lights.
Adjust so that the level meter becomes
−12 dB when the loudest sounds are
input.
Recording
Press again to stop
video recording.

8
Playing recordings
Adjusting the volume
Adjust the volume of
the built-in speaker
and headphones.
Operations during playback
Play/pause
Search backward
Repeat settings
Select next le
Close Playback Screen
Select previous le
Show information
about playing le
Delete playing le
Search forward

9
Functions of parts
■Back
①
②②
③ ④ ⑤
⑦
⑧
⑨
⑥
⑩
Display closed Display open
①Display (LCD)
This shows the video and various types
of information.
②Function buttons
Use these to operate the functions
shown on the display.
③DISP/Check button
Change what is shown on the Recording
Screen and Playback Screen. Use this
to conrm operations on conrmation
screens.
④Play button
Use this to play les recorded by the
Q8n-4K.
⑤Settings/Exit button
Use this to open and close the SET-
TINGS Screen, for example. Use this
to cancel on setting and conrmation
screens.
⑥Power button
This turns the power on/off.
⑦PAD switch
This attenuates the input signals of
equipment connected to CH.1/2 by
20dB.
⑧PHANTOM switch
This turns the CH.1/2 phantom power
ON/OFF.
Set the phantom power voltage from the
SETTINGS Screen.
⑨Channel buttons
These turn each channel on/off.
⑩microSD card slot
Insert a microSD card here.

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■Sides
①
②
③
④ ⑤
⑦
⑧ ⑨
⑥
⑩
Left side Right side
①Mic capsule
This is an XY stereo mic capsule.
Other mic capsules (sold sepa-
rately) can be swapped for different
applications.
②UNLOCK button
Press in to enable moving the mic arm.
③Battery cover
Remove this when installing or remov-
ing a battery.
④Inputs 1/2
Connect mics and instruments to these.
These can be used with XLR plugs.
⑤Input volume 1/2
These adjust input volumes.
⑥Output volume
This adjusts output volume.
⑦Strap holes
Use these to attach a strap.
⑧Headphone output jack
This can output sound to headphones.
⑨Micro HDMI port
This can output video and audio to an
HDMI-compatible TV or other device.
⑩USB (Type-C) port
Connect this to a computer or iOS/
iPadOS device to use the Q8n-4K as a
web camera, card reader or USB mic.
A dedicated AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17)
can also be connected here to use AC
power. Connecting this when the power
is off will charge the battery.