Zoom Handy REcorder H1 User manual

Technology on Loan from Teaching Technology Support
Produced for Teaching Technology Support by Rebecca Dearden, SDDU –August 2012.
Zoom H1 Digital Voice Recorder
User Guide
Overview
The Zoom H1 Digital Voice recorder is a portable
audio recorder which enables you to make high
quality audio recordings, play them back, and
save them as MP3 files. The recorder is set to
record as an MP3 with a bit rate of 128Kbps. The
recording quality is good enough for you to use
the recorder to record musical performances as
well as speech and it can be used to capture
audio to accompany high quality video recordings
because of the clarity of sound. It can be
connected to a tripod or a video camera.
Quick Start
To switch on/off: Slide the ON/OFF switch
down for about 1 second.
To record:
1. Press the red button in the centre of the
recorder to start recording. The recording time
will appear on a screen in the centre of the
recorder.
2. When you have finished press the red button
again to stop the recording.
To play back:
Press the play button on side of the recorder.
To obtain an MP3 file of the recording:
1. Power off the recorder by sliding the ON/OFF
switch. Connect the recorder to a Mac or PC
using a micro-USB cable. Select USB from
the recorder by pressing the red button.
2. The recording can be found on the recorder in
a sub folder named (FOLDER01) inside the
“STEREO” folder. Copy or email yourself the
recording.
3. You can also play your recording back using
WMP or the free software Wavelab installed
on the SD card and this can be used for
editing. See instructions inside the box and
online.
To delete your audio recordings: Press the
“litter bin”button during playback of the file you
want to delete and then the red button in the
centre of the recorder to confirm.
Suggested Uses in Learning and Teaching
Record an audio file introduction to your
course or teaching session and post on the
VLE (either as a single file or create a
podcast)
Audio record sections of your teaching
sessions to capture student discussion and
promote recall and onward learning
Encourage student recording of group work
on projects and posting of the audio file in a
reflective blog in the VLE
Record student reflection on learning as part
of a portfolio of study
Audio record student assessment
presentations to facilitate moderation and
external examining
Prepare verbal feedback on an assessment
for your group of students quickly outlining
strengths and weaknesses of the assessment
sat and areas for development. Post to the
group (“quick and dirty” feedback)
Record individual feedback to your students
on their assignments and either post the audio
file in the VLE or email direct to your students
More information
Product: for full details and purchasing
information of the Zoom H1 see:
http://www.samsontech.com/zoom/products/hand
held-audio-recorders/h1/ A full user manual is at:
http://www.zoom.co.jp/downloads/h1/manual/
For podcasting and audio at Leeds see
http://www.sddu.leeds.ac.uk/online_resources/po
dcasting/case_studies.html
For audio in feedback at Leeds see the Leeds
Building Capacity project
http://www.sddu.leeds.ac.uk/lbc/
For further support on use of audio recorders in
teaching at the University of Leeds contact:
Rebecca Dearden in SDDU at
[e-mail]
Red button
ON/OFF
switch

This technology is part of a small library of loan technology funded by the Blended Learning and
Learning Technologies Innovations Group (BLLTIG) for staff who want to try new technology in
their teaching. It is intended for experimentation rather than repeated reuse by individuals.
Please read below the Terms & Conditions for the loan of the equipment from TTS.
1. Bookings
1.1 For all booking enquiries, please can you email the Estate Services Helpdesk [email protected] or
call 0113 3435555 (EXT 35555) and someone will make contact with you.
1.2 Equipment can only be loaned out by University staff with valid photo ID cards.
1.3 No bookings will be accepted until a booking form has been fully completed and an account code has
been provided in case of any loss or damaged equipment.
1.4 The maximum duration for hire is (5) days excluding weekends.
2. Safe storage of equipment
2.1 The user must adequately make sure the equipment is secure when not under personal control
(overnight, Lunch & coffee breaks etc) by keeping it locked in a secure room or a lockable cupboard.
2.2 If any equipment is left in a vehicle it must not be left visible from outside of the vehicle and must never
be left unattended unless the vehicle is locked in a secure garage.
2.3 if any equipment is lost or stolen, charges will be made to the school/hirer for replacement.
3. Collection & return of the loans equipment.
3.1 Any equipment not collected by the stated time may be loaned out to another user.
3.2 All equipment must be returned at the agreed times & date as it may impact other bookings
3.3 All equipment must be collected & returned to the Roger Stevens Building, PCB reception, Level 6,
3.4 Items can only be collected by the person named on the booking form with a valid Staff ID or unless
arrangements have been made prior to collection.
3.5 Any unused dot paper must be returned at the end of the hire period.
4. Use of equipment
4.1 Equipment should always be used in accordance with the safety instructions if provided and the user is
responsible to comply with the user guide provided.
4.2 Equipment must not be used if the user has reason to think the equipment maybe faulty and it must be
returned ASAP.
4.3 The user must report any damage to the equipment during the hire period, and if the equipment is found
to be beyond repair, the school/hirer will be held responsible for the costs to replace the equipment.
4.4 If any equipment is lost or stolen, charges will be made against the account code provided for
replacement.
4.5 If the user has any doubts about the use of the equipment then advice from the loans staff must be
sought before use.
4.6 The equipment must only be used for University purposes.
4.7 The equipment can be loaned to lecturers for supervised use with students
4.8 The equipment user guides will be provided by TTS Loans and will also be available online from the
TTS website http://www.leeds.ac.uk/estate_services/cts/ and SDDU http://www.sddu.leeds.ac.uk/.
For any further advice please speak with a member of staff from the Teaching Technology Support team.