Zoom iQ7 User manual

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iQ7
Made for
~ iPod 1:1 iPhone D iPad
OPERATION MANUAL
© 2014 ZOOM CORPORATION
Copying or reproduction
of this document in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.
Thank you very much for purchasing the ZOOM iQ7.
The iQ7 has the following features.
• High quality mic that connects with iPhones, iPods and iPads
This stereo microphone can be connected to an iPhone (5 or later). iPod touch (5th
generation),
iPad (4th generation), iPad Air or iPad mini and used with an application that
supports mic input
to record high-quality audio.
Note: In this manual, we refer to all of these devices as "the connected device" or "the iOS device:·
• Stereo width control using mid-side mics
The mid-side (M-S) stereo mic design has a directional mid mic that covers the front
and a bidirectional side mic that covers the sides. By adjusting the level of the side mic
signal you
can change the stereo width of the sound as you like.
•Two modes: audio and video
Use the audio position when pointing the connected device like a mic toward the sound
you
are recording. Use the video position when recording with the connected device's
camera.
• High-performance app for use with the mic
Download the free application from the App Store and use it with the iQ7 to, for
example, set the recording format, edit audio files
and apply various effects.
• Audio monitoring without latency (only when using the ZOOM
Handy Recorder app)
Using latency-free direct monitoring, the audio input through the iQ7 can be output
directly from the stereo mini jack without passing through the connected
iOS device.
• Hardware controls for adjusting recording
Use the iQ7 dial and switches to adjust the recording gain and stereo width.
• Usable even with devices in cases
By removing the included case adjuster, you can connect this mic to a device even when
it
is in a case.
( Specifications )
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
In this manual. symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions that you must read to prevent accidents.
The meanings of these symbols are as follows:
~ Something that could cause serious injury or death.
W•rn1ng
& Something that could cause injury or damage to the equipment.
C•ution
Other symbols
8 Required (mandatory) actions
N_ Prohibited actions
& Warning I
Alterations
IS) Never open the case or attempt to modify the product.
c= & Precautions I
Product handling
8
Do not drop, bump or apply excessive force to the unit.
Be careful not to allow foreign objects or liquids to enter the unit.
Operating environment
~
Do not use in extremely high or low temperatures.
Do not use near heaters, stoves and other heat sources.
Do not use in very high humidity or near splashing water.
Do not use in places with excessive vibrations.
Do not use in places with excessive dust or sand.
Precaution when using the connectors
Q Before moving the device, always disconnect all the connectors.
Usage Precautions
Interference with other electrical equipment
In consideration of safety, the iQ7 has been designed to minimize the emission of electromagnetic ra-
diation from the device and to minimize external electromagnetic interference. However, equipment that is
very susceptible to interference or that
emits powerful electromagnetic waves could result in interference
if placed nearby. If this occurs, place the IQ7 and the other device farther apart.
With any type
of electronic device that uses digital control, including the iQ7. electromagnetic interference
could cause malfunction, corrupt or destroy data and result
in other unexpected trouble. Always use caution.
Cleaning
Use asoft cloth to clean the panels of the unit if they become dirty. If necessary, use a damp cloth that has
been wrung out well. Never use abrasive cleansers, wax or solvents, including alcohol, benzene and paint thinner.
Malfunction If a malfunction or something unexpected occurs, disconnect the iQ7 and connection cables
as soon as possible. Contact the store where you bought the unit or ZOOM service with the following informa-
tion: product model, serial number and specific symptoms of failure or malfunction, along with your name,
address and telephone number.
Copyrights
• iPad, iPhone, iPod and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPad
Air, iPad mini, and Lightning are trademarks of Apple Inc.
• All other trademarks. product names and company names mentioned in this documentation are the property
of their respective owners.
Note: All trademarks
and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual are for identification purposes only
and
are not intended to infringe on the copyrights of their respective owners.
• Recording for any purpose other than personal use from copyrighted sources, including
CDs, records, tapes,
live performances, video works and broadcasts, without permission
of the copyright holder is prohibited by law.
Zoom Corporation will not assume any responsibility related to infringements of copyrights.
""Made for iPod'; "M.ade for iPhone'; and
"Made for iPad" mean that an electronic accessory has been designed
to connect specifically to
iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet
Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation
of this device or its compliance with
safety
and regulatory standards. Please notethatthe use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone. or iPad may affect
wireless performance.
FCC
regulation warning (for U.S.A.)
~ This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 8 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. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turn-ing the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to
an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or
an experienced radio{TV technician for help.
Declaration of Conformity This product compiles with the requir~ments of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low c f:
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Level
indicator
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Cas
e adjuster
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Stereo
min
i jack MIC GAIN knob
Lightn
ing connec
tor
M-S
stereo mic: This is a mid-side stereo
microphone.
Turn
to change its orientation.
(See
"Changing the mic orientation.")
Stereo
mini
jack: Connect headphones to
monitor recording
and
playback. This
can
also
be
used
as
a line output jack.
Stereo
width
switch:
Set the left-right spread
of the stereo mic.
(See
"Adjusting the stereo
width.")
MIC GAIN
knob
: Use to adjust the recording
level manually.
(See
"Adjusting the recording
level.")
Level
indicator:
The red
LED
lights dimly when
connection
wi
th the device
is
norma
l.
T
he
LE
Os
also light according to the level of the input
signal. -
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an
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dB
Lightning
connector:
Connect to the Lightning
connector
of
t
he
iOS device.
Case
adjuster:
Remove this if the case of the
device prevents the Lightning connector from
connecting completely.
( Connecting with the Device )
1.
Connect
the
iQ7
to
the device
with
the
lighting
connector.
When the connected device is providing power to the
iQ'7
,
the
red
LED
lights dimly.
T
he
iQ'7
becomes
ready
for
use
when
Handy
Recorder
or another
app
that
can
use it
is
started.
•
Remove
the
cas
e adjuster if
the
c
ase
of
the
de
vice
prevents
th
e Lightning
conne
ctor from
con
nec
ti
ng
comp
le
te
ly
.
•
So
me
cas
es might prevent
connection even when the
c
ase
adjuste
r is r
emoved.
•
The
li
ghtn
i
ng
connector
does
not
have
afront
or
ba
ck,
but
if
you
connect
the
iQ'7
to
the
dev
i
ce
upside
down
c
omp
a
red
to
the
illustration
above
,
the
left
and
righ
t
st
ereo
channels
will
be
reversed
.
*The left and ri
ght
stereo settings can be reversed in
Handy
Recorder
app.This setting
is stored in
the
iQ'7
itself
.
If an
authenticat
i
on
error
or
other
problem
occurs, the red
LED
will
blink
dimly.
2.
Connect
headphones
,
for
example
,
to
the stereo
mini
jack
on
the
iQ7.
Use the
Handy
Recorder
app to adjust the volume of the headphones or other device
connected to the
iQ'7
stereo mini
jack.
The
volume level
se
t using the
Handy
Recorder
app
is
saved
in
the
iQ'7
and
will
be
applied wh
en
using the
iQ'7
with other applications.
(
Us
i
ng
the Microphone )
Changing the mic orientation
1.
Turn
the
M-S stereo
mic
to
change its
orientation.
Rotate the arrow
on
the top of the mid mic toward the subject
of
recording.
Audio
position:
Use this position when pointing the connected device
toward the sound
sou
r
ce.
Video
position:
Use this position when recording video
with
the
built-in camera.
Audio
posit
i
on
Video
position
~
•
Hold
the
iQ'7
to
the
c
onnected
devi
ce
tightly
to
prevent
disconnection
when
using
its
switches
or
changing
itsm
ic
orientation
.
Us
e
of
e
xc
essive
force
c
ould
cause
disconnec
t
ion
and
even
damage
the
connector
.
Adjusting the stereo width
1.
Move
the
stereo
width
switch.
so
· 8
120
·- 0
M-S-
90": Record with a stereo width of 90
°.
120": Record with a stereo width of 120°.
M-S: Record without setting the stereo width using the
iQ'7
.
Adjust the stereo
width after recording using the
Handy
Recorder
app. When used with apps
other than
Handy
Recorder
,
th
is
se
tting
wi
ll
function
as
though set to 120°.
Adjusting the recording level
1.
Turn the
iQ7
dial
to
adjust
the
recording
level.
Check the level indicator,
and
adj
ust the
recording level
so
that the middle L
ED
lights.
HINT
•
If
the
input
level is
too
high and causes di
stortion
(-0
.25 dB
or
higher).
the
red
LED
will
light.
If
this
occurs, use
the
MIC GAIN knob
to
reduce
the
recording
level.
• For
recording
and playback procedures, see
the
instructions
for
the app
that
you
are using.
• No sound
is
output from the connected devi
ce
speakers
when the
iQ'7
is
connected. If you want to
listen to audio using the
speakers
,disconnectthe
iQ'7
from thedevice when you
are
done recording.
• Connect
the
iQ'7
and
the
iOS device completely.
Incomplete
connection could cause
malfunction
or
damage.
•
When
you
are
not
using the
iQ'7,
disconnect it
from
the
iOS device and
put
it
away.
If
you
use
the
iOS device
while
the
iQ'7
is still connected,
damage
could occur
if
excessive force
is applied to
the
connector
.
If
the
connected device sends
or
receives data
wirelessly
while
recording
with
the
iQ7
,
noise could occur in
the
recording. Using the
phone
function
of
the
iPhone
will
also cause
recording
to
stop.
When
using
the
iQ'7,
put
the
connected
device
into
Airplane
Mode.
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