Zoom H4n Pro User manual

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Introduction / H4n Pro features
H4n Pro features
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The H4n Pro is lightweight (294 g) with a very compact design and is equipped
with high quality stereo condenser microphones arranged in an XY pickup
pattern, a built-in speaker, SD card recording, a mixer and internal effects.
You can enjoy recording and creating your own music anytime, anywhere with
the H4n Pro.
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The H4n Pro is capable of recording in several different operation modes.
STEREO mode enables high-quality stereo recording. 4CH mode can record 2
sound sources simultaneously in stereo. MTR mode allows playback of 4 tracks
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You can also use it as a multitrack recorder to make songs by overdubbing instru-
ments and vocals. Furthermore, in STAMINA mode you can record in stereo for
up to 11 hours using batteries only.
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The H4n Pro allows you to adjust the angle of the onboard microphones to address
a wider range of recording scenarios. Set the microphones to 120° for a wider area
of sound, or set them to 90° for a more focused sound source. Either way, the
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The H4n Pro includes input jacks for connections that can accommodate a variety
of recording styles. Microphones, including stereo mics and condensers, electric
guitars, basses and keyboards can all be connected directly.
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An onboard USB 2.0 Hi-Speed port allows direct connection to a computer. You
can use it as an audio interface with built-in effects (sampling rate limited to 44.1
kHz when using the effects). You can also use the H4n Pro as an SD card reader
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to create audio CDs or work with them in DAW software.
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The tuner functions include not only a standard chromatic tuner, but also support
less common tunings, such as for 7-string guitars and 5-string basses. The metro-
nome function is convenient for practice and multitrack recording. You can also
use the H4n Pro as a practice device.
Use the SPEED function to adjust the playback speed from 50–150%. The
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control, making it valuable for language learning and voice training.
Thank you very much for purchasing our ZOOM H4n Pro Handy Recorder.
The H4n Pro has the following special features.
Please read this manual carefully to fully understand the functions of the H4n Pro so that you can make the most of it for many years.
After reading this manual, please keep it with the warranty in a safe place.

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Introduction / Contents
Contents
H4n Pro features .......................................................................................... 001
The H4n Pro is ideal for these applications.................................................. 002
Contents....................................................................................................... 003
Safety precautions for users ........................................................................ 006
Copyright warnings ...................................................................................... 007
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1-2 Easy recording guide (STEREO mode) .......................................... 011
2-1 Names and functions of parts........................................................ 013
3 Battery/Power setting .................................................................... 015
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4-2 Using recording and transport buttons.......................................... 019
4-3 Using TRACK 1–4 buttons............................................................. 020
4-4 Using INPUT MIC, 1 and 2 buttons ............................................... 021
4-5 Using REC LEVEL and VOLUME buttons...................................... 022
4-6 Using the DIAL and the MENU button........................................... 023
5-1 Loading an SD card ....................................................................... 025
5-2 Setting the date and time (DATE/TIME) ......................................... 026
6-1 Setup: Connecting external devices.............................................. 027
6-2 Setup: Built-in microphones .......................................................... 028
6-3 Setup: Built-in microphones/external mic with plug-in power....... 029
6-4 Setup: INPUT 1/2 connections and phantom power..................... 030
6-5 Using as a USB audio interface..................................................... 031
6-6 Setup: Using as a USB SD card reader......................................... 033
6-7 Setup: Built-in speaker .................................................................. 034
7-1 Mode overview............................................................................... 035
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7-3 Mode details .................................................................................. 037
8-1 Mode screens: STEREO and STAMINA modes............................. 038
8-2 Mode screens: 4CH mode............................................................. 039
8-3 Mode screens: MTR mode ............................................................ 040
8-4 Mode screens: MAIN MENU.......................................................... 041
9 Optional remote control operation................................................. 043
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1-01 Settings/recording: Setting input sources and recording levels.... 045
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Settings/recording: Recording in STEREO and STAMINA modes ... 047
1-03 Settings/recording: Recording format (REC FORMAT) ................ 049
1-04 Settings/recording: File name (FILE NAME)................................... 050
1-05 Settings/recording: 4CH mode recording...................................... 051
1-06-1 Settings/recording: MTR mode recording (REC MODE) ............... 053
1-06-2 Settings/recording: MTR mode recording (OVER WRITE)............. 055
1-06-3 Settings/recording: MTR mode recording (ALWAYS NEW)........... 056

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1-07 Settings/recording: TRACK MENU ................................................ 057
1-08-1 Settings/recording: Automatic re-recording (PUNCH IN/OUT) ..... 059
1-08-2 Settings/recording: Manual re-recording (PUNCH IN/OUT) .......... 061
2-01-1 Recording functions: AUTO REC................................................... 063
2-01-2 Recording functions: AUTO REC STOP ........................................ 064
2-02 Recording functions: PRE REC...................................................... 065
2-03 Recording functions: LO CUT........................................................ 066
2-04 Recording functions: COMP/LIMIT................................................ 067
2-05 Recording functions: REC LEVEL AUTO ....................................... 069
2-06 Recording functions: MONITOR .................................................... 070
2-07 Recording functions: INPUT 1/2 LEVEL LINK................................ 071
2-08 Recording functions: MONO MIX .................................................. 072
2-09 Recording functions: MS STEREO MATRIX .................................. 073
3-01-1 Tuner: CHROMATIC TUNER.......................................................... 075
3-01-2 Tuner: other TUNER types............................................................. 076
3-01-3 Tuner: TUNER CALIB..................................................................... 077
3-01-4 Tuner: TUNER INPUT..................................................................... 078
3-02 Metronome (METRONOME)........................................................... 079
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3-03-3 Patch editing (EFFECT EDIT) ......................................................... 084
3-03-4 PRE AMP module editing (EFFECT EDIT: PRE AMP).................... 085
3-03-5 EFX module editing (EFFECT EDIT: EFX)....................................... 086
3-03-6 EFFECT EDIT: LEVEL/RENAME..................................................... 087
3-03-7 EFFECT EDIT: STORE ................................................................... 088
3-03-8 Importing patches from other projects (EFFECT IMPORT) ........... 089
3-04-1 Karaoke preparation (KARAOKE)................................................... 091
3-04-2 Karaoke recording (KARAOKE)...................................................... 093
4-01 Playback: File Playback (STEREO, 4CH and STAMINA modes) ... 094
4-02 Playback: PLAY MODE.................................................................. 095
4-03 Playback: Setting marks ................................................................ 096
4-04 Playback: AB REPEAT ................................................................... 097
4-05 Playback: SPEED........................................................................... 099
4-06 Playback: MIXER............................................................................ 100
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4-08 Playback: Specifying a counter time ............................................. 102
5-01 Editing/Output: FOLDER SELECT ................................................. 103
5-02 Editing/Output: FILE SELECT ........................................................ 104
5-03 Editing/Output: FILE INFORMATION............................................. 105
5-04 Editing/Output: FILE DELETE ........................................................ 106
5-05 Editing/Output: FILE DELETE ALL................................................. 107
5-06 Editing/Output: FILE COPY............................................................ 108
5-07 Editing/Output: FILE RENAME....................................................... 109
5-08 Editing/Output: FILE MP3 ENCODE .............................................. 111

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5-09 Editing/Output: FILE NORMALIZE................................................. 112
5-10 Editing/Output: FILE STEREO ENCODE........................................ 113
5-11 Editing/Output: MARK LIST ........................................................... 115
5-12 Editing/Output: DIVIDE .................................................................. 116
5-13 Editing/Output: MOVE ................................................................... 117
5-14 Editing/Output: NEW PROJECT .................................................... 118
5-15 Editing/Output: PROJECT SELECT ............................................... 119
5-16 Editing/Output: PROJECT DELETE ............................................... 120
5-17 Editing/Output: PROJECT RENAME.............................................. 121
5-18 Editing/Output: PROJECT COPY .................................................. 122
5-19 Editing/Output: PROJECT BOUNCE ............................................. 123
5-20 Editing/Output: PROJECT PROTECT............................................ 125
6-01 Utilities: DISPLAY BACK LIGHT .................................................... 126
6-02 Utilities: MEMORY REC ................................................................. 127
6-03 Utilities: DISPLAY CONTRAST ...................................................... 129
6-04 Utilities: BATTERY TYPE................................................................ 130
6-05 Utilities: VERSION.......................................................................... 131
6-06 Utilities: FACTORY RESET............................................................. 132
6-07 Utilities: REMAIN............................................................................ 133
6-08 Utilities: FORMAT........................................................................... 134
6-09 Utilities: VERSION UP.................................................................... 135
6-10 Utilities: Using H2 and H4 SD cards.............................................. 136
Reference
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Settings available in each mode................................................................... 140
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H4n Pro patch list......................................................................................... 147
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Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 150
Index ....................................................................................................... 151

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In this manual, warning and caution symbols are used to
highlight dangers of accidents and troubles. Users should
read them to prevent accidents. The meanings of these sym-
bols are as follows:
If the users ignore this symbol and handle the de-
vice the wrong way, serious injury or death could
result.
If the users ignore this symbol and handle the de-
vice the wrong way, bodily injury and damage to
the equipment could result.
An action that is mandatory
An action that is prohibited
Please read through the following safety tips and precautions
to ensure hazard-free use of the H4n Pro.
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AC adapter operation
Make sure to use only a DC5 center plus 1A
(ZOOM AD 14) AC adapter. The use of other
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and pose a safety hazard.
Connect the AC adapter only to an AC outlet
that supplies the rated voltage required by the
adapter.
When disconnecting the AC adapter from the
AC outlet, make sure to grasp the adapter itself.
Never pull on the cable.
During lightning or when not using for an ex-
tended period, disconnect the AC adapter from
the AC outlet.
Battery operation
Use 2 commercially-available 1.5V AA batteries
(alkaline dry cell batteries or nickel metal hydride
batteries).
When not using for an extended period, remove
the batteries from the unit.
If battery leakage has occurred, wipe the battery
compartment and battery terminals carefully to
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When using the unit, the battery compartment
cover should be closed.
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To prevent unexpected troubles and malfunc-
tions, avoid using the H4n Pro in environments
where it will be exposed to:
• Extreme temperatures
• Heat sources such as radiators or stoves
• High humidity or moisture
• Excessive dust or sand
• Excessive vibration or shock
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The H4n Pro is a precision instrument. Do not
exert undue pressure on the keys and other
controls. Take care not to drop or bump it, and
do not subject it to shock or excessive pressure,
which can cause serious trouble.
Take care that no foreign objects (coins, pins,
etc.) or liquids (water, alcoholic drinks or juice)
enter the unit.
Do not place the H4n Pro speaker close to other
precision instruments (watches and computers),
electronic medical instruments or magnetic cards.
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and all other equipment before connecting or discon-
necting any cables. Make sure to disconnect all con-
nection cables and the power cord before moving
the H4n Pro.
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Never open the case of the H4n Pro or attempt
to modify the product in any way since this
could result in damage to the unit.
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Do not use the H4n Pro at a loud volume for
a long time since this could cause hearing im-
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For safety considerations, the H4n Pro has been designed
to provide maximum protection against the emission of elec-
tromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and protection
from external interference. However, equipment that is very
susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electro-
magnetic waves should not be placed near the H4n Pro, as
the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely.
With any type of digital control device, the H4n Pro included,
electromagnetic interference could cause malfunction and
could corrupt or destroy data. Care should be taken to mini-
mize the risk of damage.
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Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the H4n Pro. If necessary,
slightly moisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive cleanser, wax,
or solvents (such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol), since
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other cables. Contact the store where you bought the unit or
ZOOM service with the following information: product mod-
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Many artists and most live venues do not allow recording and photography and
will check for cameras and recorders at the entrance. Even if recording is allowed,
it is prohibited to sell, distribute, or upload to the Internet without the organizers
authorization. Copyright violation is a crime.
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Using music recorded on CDs and other media as well as downloaded sound
sources for purposes other than personal enjoyment (including, for example, play-
ing them in a concert hall or other location and altering songs) could be a violation
of copyright laws.
Zoom Corporation will not assume any responsibility related to infringements of
copyrights.
Trademarks:
• The SD and SDHC logos are trademarks.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Sisvel
S.p.A.
• Windows®, Windows®10, Windows®8, Windows®7 and Windows Vista®are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Microsoft®Corporation.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc.
• Other product names, registered trademarks and company names in this document are
the property of their respective companies.
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you can select which recording mode and audio quality setting is right for the situation.
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