Zoom Handy REcorder H1 User instructions

Setting Up the Zoom
H1
Handy Recorder
for Message Banking
Contents
Page
1. Unpacking the Zoom H1 Recorder ………….
2. Inserting the battery …………………………….
3. Inserting the MicroSD memory card ………...
4. Selecting the best recording settings ……….
5. Setting the sample rate and bit depth ……..
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1. Unpacking the Zoom H1 Recorder
The Zoom H1 Handy Recorder box contains:
o The recorder
o 1 AA battery
o A clear plastic case with a microSD memory card and adapter
o A quick start manual
2. Inserting the Battery
To open the battery case:
Press down on the ridged section of the battery cover.
Slide the battery cover to the right.
When the cover is off:
Insert one AA battery.
(+ end to the bottom of the recorder)
Replace the battery case cover.

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3. Inserting the MicroSD Memory Card
To insert a memory card:
On the left side of the recorder, open the hinged
door of the memory card compartment by
catching the tab with your nail and pulling it
forward.
Slide the microSD card into the slot.
The printed side should be face up and the
narrow end goes in first.
Press the microSD card into position.
You will know it is fully inserted when you hear it click
and feel it bounce back slightly.
Close the hinged door and press it into place.
4. Selecting the Best Recording Settings
On the back of the Zoom H1, there are 3 switches. Set these to:
There is more information below on these settings and what they do if you wish to
read it. Otherwise, skip to 5. Setting the Sample Rate and Bit Depth (page 4).
LO CUT: OFF
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ON
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AUTO LEVEL: OFF ¨ON þ
REC FORMAT: WAV þMP3 ¨
What does the microSD card do?
The microSD card is where your message bank recordings are stored within the
recorder. Without it, you can only record and save one message.
Using the microSD card included with the Zoom H1, you can store 2 gigabytes
(GB) of files (.wav recordings of up to a total duration of 3 hours).

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4a. Setting LO CUT
To set LO CUT to ON:
Slide the switch all the way across to the right to ON.
To make sure this setting has been selected, look
for the LO CUT symbol in the top right corner of
the screen.
4b. Setting Auto Level
To set AUTO LEVEL to ON:
Slide the switch all the way across to the right to ON.
To make sure this setting has been selected:
o There is no screen icon for AUTO LEVEL, but when the Zoom H1 is
in this mode it automatically adjusts the loudness level of the
recording, you cannot manually adjust it. Should you try to
manually adjust the level by pressing one of the input level
buttons on the right side of the recorder LEVEL AUTO will appear
on the screen to confirm that AUTO LEVEL is set to ON.
What does the low-cut filter (LO CUT) do?
The LO CUT filter reduces background noise and any sound made by
the movement of your hand while holding the Zoom H1.
What does AUTO LEVEL do?
AUTO LEVEL automatically adjusts the loudness of the recording to
make sure it is right for your voice and recording location – some
people speak louder than others and the acoustics of rooms vary.

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4c. Setting the REC Format
Wave (.wav) is a better format than MP3 for making message banking recordings.
To set the recording format to WAV:
Slide the switch all the way across to the left to WAV.
To make sure this setting has been selected, Look for the
WAV symbol in the centre of the screen.
5. Setting the Sampling Rate and Bit Depth
When the Zoom H1 is not in play or record mode, use the back and forward buttons
on the right side to set the sampling rate and bit depth to 48 kHz, 16 bits.
To set the Sampling and Bit rate:
Press the uuForward arrows or tt Back arrows
button until you see ‘48/ 16’ in the top middle of the
screen on the front of the Zoom H1.
To confirm the selection:
Press the Record button on the front of the Zoom H1.
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What does WAVE (.wav) do?
Wave (.wav) and MP3 are types of sound files.
oWave is high quality and compatible with different kinds of electronic
communication devices.
oMP3 is a compressed sound file which means you will be able to fit more
recordings onto the memory card but the quality is lower.
What does the sampling rate and bit depth do?
The sampling rate and bit depth define the likeness to the original sound. The higher
the rate, the better quality the recording but you need more bits when you have a
complex sound, less for a simpler sound. 48 kHz, 16 bit is a good general setting for
message banking recordings.