Zoom Zoom Q3HD User manual

Handy
Video
Recorder
Q3HD
User Guide
Safety and Operation
Precautions must be read
before using the unit.
Q3HD
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Items included with this product
Items included with this product
•Q3HDunit
To install HandyShare on your computer, connect the Q3HD to the computer and
double-click the HandyShare installer on the included SD card. If your computer
does not already have QuickTime installed, follow the instructions that appear on
your screen after starting the HandyShare installer.
HandyShare software for video editing and sharing
•UserGuide
 (thisdocument)
•SDcard
•2AAbatteries
 (fortestingtheunit)
Note: Use alkaline or
rechargeable NiMH batteries.
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Part functions
Part functions
■Parts of the unit
Shows the
recording level.
Appears when the
lo-cut lter is active.
The icon shows
the recording
destination where
the video or audio
recording is saved.
Shows the sound
quality when recording
video or audio.
Shows the current
operation status.
Shows the scene
setting.
Shows the image
size/frame rate
during recording.
Shows the level of the volume
through the mic/line input or
the playback volume level.
Shows the record-
ing time or remain-
ing recordable time
for video or audio.
Shows recording
source (line input
or stereo mic).
Video/audio recording destination
The SD card icon shows that video/audio is being recorded
to the SD card.
The built-in memory icon shows that video/audio is being
recorded to the built-in memory.
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Part functions (continued)
Part functions
■Parts of the unit
These stereo mics
pickup sound in a
eld of about 120º
in front of the unit.
Connect to a computer
to check and use data
on the SD card.
View video and
various information.
Play and pause
recorded video
and audio.
Open various
setting menus.
Delete recorded
video and audio.
Attach a tripod (1/4-20UNC size)
to use the unit in a xed position.
Start recording video
or audio.
Conrm selections.
Listen to recordings
and operation sounds,
including at startup
and shutdown.
Select items and
adjust the volume.
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Part functions
■Inserting batteries
Note: Use alkaline batteries or
rechargeable NiMH batteries.
Open the case while
pressing here and then
insert the batteries.
Set the mic gain to one of three levels.
(L = low sensitivity, H = high sensitivity, AUTO = automatic)
Turn the power
ON/OFF.
Input sound from
an external device.
Output sound to
headphones or
external equipment.
A ZOOM AD-14
AC adapter (sold
separately) can be
connected here.
Output analog
video and audio to
a TV, for example.
Output digital video
and audio to an
HDMI-compatible
TV, for example. Attach strap here to help prevent
the unit from being dropped.
Insert an SD or
SDHC card into
this slot.
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This is used for video and audio recording information,
so set it accurately before recording.
1.Press to open the Main Menu.
2.Use to select SETTING and
press .
3.Use to select Set Date and press .
4.Use to set the current date
and time, and press .
5.After formatting completes, the SETTING
menu reopens.
Setting the date and time
2,3,4
Setting the date & time
Setting the battery type
By setting the battery type, the amount of remaining battery life
can be accurately shown.
Setting the battery type
1,5
Note: Use alkaline batteries or rechargeable
NiMH batteries.
2,3,4
1
1.Press to open the Main Menu.
2.Use to select SETTING and
press .
3.Use to select Battery and press .
4.Use to select the battery type and
press .
5.Press again after the setting is made.
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Formatting an SD card
Format an SD card to make it compatible with the Q3HD.
Warning: formatting a card will permanently erase all data on it.
Formatting an SD card
1.Press to open the Main Menu.
2.Use to select SETTING and
press .
3.Use to select SD Format and press .
4.Use to select "Yes" to format or "No"
to cancel, and press .
5.When the reconrmation screen appears,
use the same procedure to select again
and press .
•Select“Yes”tostartformatting.
•Select“No”tonotformatthecardandreturn
totheSETTINGmenu.
6.After formatting completes, the SETTING
menu reopens.
2,3,4,5
1
NOTE
• If the SD card write-protection switch is set to
ON, the card cannot be formatted.
• Formatting also initializes the built-in memory at
the same time.
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Turning operation sounds on or off
Reducing noise
Turning operation sounds on or off
2,3,4
Turn the low-cut lter function on to reduce wind
sounds and other noise.
1.Press to open the Main Menu.
2.Use to select LO CUT and
press .
3.Use to select ON (MIC Only) or OFF, and
press .
4.Press again after the setting is made.
Reducing noise
1,4
2,3
The output of beeping sounds from the Q3HD speaker at
startup and during operation can be turned on or off.
1.Press to open the Main Menu.
2.Use to select SETTING and
press .
3.Use to select Beep and press .
4.Use to select ON or OFF, and
press .
5.Press again after the setting is made.
1,5
NOTE
Use the windscreen included in the APQ-3HD
accessory package to further reduce noise.
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Adjusting the recording level
Turning sound monitoring on or off
Turning sound monitoring on or off
2,3,4
By changing the recording sensitivity, you can record both quiet
sounds and loud band performances at the optimal level.
Turn this on to hear the sound being recorded through devices
connected to the line/headphones output, TV and HDMI jacks.
Adjusting the recording level
1.Set the MIC GAIN switch according to the
recording conditions.
LLow sensitivity
Band performances and concerts
HHigh sensitivity
Field recordings
AUTO Automatic sensitivity adjustment
Use in various situations to maintain an even
recording level without breaks in sound
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1.Press to open the Main Menu.
2.Use to select SETTING and
press .
3.Use to select Sound Monitor and
press .
4.Use to select ON or OFF, and
press .
5.Press again after the setting is made.
1,5
NOTE When set to AUTO, use the AUTO LEVEL menu
to set how the mic sensitivity works.
AUTO LEVEL
Up and Down Sensitivity increases and decreases according to
the input level
One Way Down Sensitivity decreases in response to the highest
input level
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Setting video-recording lighting
Setting the image quality
You can set the resolution and frame rate used during
recording. The amount of recording time available
decreases as the image quality is increased.
Setting the image quality
1,4
2,3
You can set the camera sensitivity to suit the video
recording conditions. This allows the unit to record video
optimally even in dark places or on stages with bright lights.
Setting video-recording lighting
2,3
1,4
1.Press to open the Main Menu.
2.Use to select SCENE
and press .
3.Use to select the mode and
press .
• “AUTO”adjuststolightingconditions
automatically.
• “CONCERTLIGHTING”isbestforconcerts
andothersituationswithbrightlights.
• “NIGHT”isbestfornightanddarksituations.
4.Press again after the setting is made.
1.Press to open the Main Menu.
2.Use to select VIDEO and
press .
3.Use to select the video quality and
press .
4.Press again after the setting is made.
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