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

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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.

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③
④
⑤
⑥
①
②
■Front
■Top ■Bottom
①Lens
This lens has F2.8 brightness and a
150º wide angle.
②REMOTE connector
Connect a BTA-1 or other dedicated
wireless adapter here. This enables
operation of the Q8n-4K from an iOS/
iPadOS device using a dedicated con-
troller app.
③Mic input volume
This adjusts the mic input volume.
④Speaker
Sound is output here during le
playback.
⑤Record button
This starts recording video/audio.
⑥Tripod mounting threads
Use these screw threads to attach a
tripod (not included).

12
Using external mics
External mics can be connected to the Q8n-4K.
XLR
1: GND
2: HOT
3: COLD
Press / to light the channels that have
mics connected to them.
Stereo linking can be turned on/off by pressing
while pressing .
When stereo linking is on, CH.1 and CH.2 are
treated as a single stereo channel.
Stereo link on
Stereo link off
Set the PHANTOM switch according to the con-
nected mic(s).
Dynamic
mic(s)
Condenser
mic(s) +12V/+24V/+48V can be
selected.

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Adjust so that the level meter shows
−12 dB when the loudest sounds are
input.
Setting phantom power voltage

14
Recording screen
Use the buttons on the left and right sides of the display to change recording settings.
The amount of time that can be recorded to a microSD card depends on recording settings.
Recording mode
Frame rate
Resolution
Open Mixer
Screen
Level meters
Recording format
When recording: recording time
In recording standby: available recording time Remaining battery level
Field of view
Brightness
Scene setting
Mixer Screen
On the Mixer Screen, the panning, volume, effect and low-cut settings can be set for
each channel.
Pan the sound
to the left
Pan the sound
to the right
Lower the volume
Raise the volume
Effect
Low cut setting
Change selected
channel
Exit the Mixer Screen

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Playback on a TV or monitor connected by HDMI
Recorded videos can be played back on a TV or monitor by connecting it to the Q8n-4K
using an HDMI cable.
TV or monitor
HDMI cable
Micro HDMI
Q8n Control and HandyShare
By connecting a BTA-1 or other dedicated wireless adapter to the Q8n-4K, an iOS/iPadOS
device with the Q8n Control app can be used to operate it wirelessly.
In addition, by connecting the Q8n-4K to a computer, the HandyShare application can be
used to edit video and audio.
BTA-1 or other
dedicated wireless
adapter
iOS/iPadOS
device
USB Type-C
(Use a USB cable
that supports
data transfer.) Computer
(Mac/Windows)

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Troubleshooting
There is no sound or output is very quiet
→ Check the connections with connected output
devices and their volume settings.
→ Conrm that the Q8n-4K volume is not set
low.
Recorded sound cannot be heard or is very
quiet
→ If you are using a mic capsule, conrm that
the input level settings are suitable and that it
is oriented correctly.
→ Check the input level settings.
→ If another device is connected to an input
jack, raise the output level of that device.
→ If a condenser mic is connected to an input
jack, check the phantom power and phantom
power voltage settings.
→ If using an input jack, conrm that PAD is set
appropriately.
Recording audio/video is not possible
→ Conrm that the button indicators for the
channels to be recorded are lit red.
→ Conrm that the microSD card has open
space.
→ Conrm that a microSD card is loaded properly
in the card slot.
The recorder becomes warm
→ The unit and the microSD card might become
warm but this is not a malfunction.
→ If the internal temperature becomes too high
when using the Q8n-4K, a warning will sound
and the power will turn off automatically. Wait
for the temperature to decrease before using it
again.
A “Low Speed Card!” warning appears fre-
quently/Stopping recording takes a very long
time
→ microSD cards can become worn out. Speed
can decrease after repeated writing and
erasing.
→ Formatting the card with the Q8n-4K might
improve this.
→ If formatting a microSD card does not
improve this, we recommend replacing the
card. Please check the list of cards that have
been conrmed to work on the ZOOM website
(zoomcorp.com).
Charging is slow or not possible
→ The battery will not charge while the recorder
is on.
Computer does not recognize it even though
it is connected to a USB port
→ Conrm that the USB cable being used sup-
ports data transfer.
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