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© ZOOM Corporation
OPERATION MANUAL
English
Special features of H4n
001
Special features of H4n
* Please read this manual carefully to ensure comprehensive knowledge and proper use of the H4n.
After reading through it, please keep the manual for future reference
An all-in-one handy recorder.
You can enjoy recording and creating your own music any time, anywhere with
the H4n.
The H4n has a very compact 280 g lightweight design, equipped with high quality
stereo condenser microphones arranged in an XY pickup pattern, a built-in speaker,
SD card recording, mixer and internal effects.
Versatile eld recorder with multi-track capability.
The H4n is capable of recording in several different operation modes: <STE-
REO mode> which is capable of high quality stereo recording; <4CH mode>
which can record 4 discrete channels simultaneously using the on-board mi-
crophones and the external inputs; <MTR mode> which allows you to record
multiple tracks in multiple passes, overdubbing one or two tracks at a time. In
<STAMINA mode> you can record for up to 11 hours using batteries only.
Newly designed XY stereo microphones allow variable
recording patterns from 90 to 120 degrees.
The H4n allows the user to adjust the angle of the onboard microphones to ad-
dress a wider range of recording scenarios. If you want a wider area of sound,
you can set the microphones to 120 degrees. Or set them to 90 degrees for a
more focused sound source. Either way, the mics retain their XY configuration,
so you can record natural stereo sound with no phase cancellation.
XLR-1/4-inch combo jacks allow direct connection of
any sound source.
We’ve loaded the H4n with a versatile array of input options to accommodate a
variety of recording sources. Any type of microphone (including condensers),
electric instrument (guitar, bass, keyboard) or line level source can be connected
to the H4n.
It can be used as an Audio Interface/SD card reader for
a computer.
An onboard USB 2.0 Hi-Speed jack allows direct connection to a computer. You
can use it as an audio interface with built-in effects (sampling rate 44.1 kHz).
You can also use the H4n as an SD card reader for your computer. You can even
take the recorded files from your computer and create an audio CD using those
files as material in any DAW software.
Other built-in functions: Tuner/Metronome/Karaoke.
The H4n can be used as a standard chromatic tuner. It is also capable of more
irregular tuning functions, like for a 7-string guitar or a 5-string bass, along with
others. The H4n has a metronome function convenient for practice and multi-
track recording.
You can change playback speed between the ranges of 50% to 150%.
There are many other effects functions included, such as center cancel function
for stereo files, Karaoke function with variable key control, language learning and
voice training function
Thank you very much for purchasing our ZOOM H4n Handy Recorder (hereinafter abbreviated to H4n).
The H4n has the following special features.
The H4n is ideal for the following scenarios
002
The H4n is ideal for the following scenarios
Piano recitals
Any field sound recordingRecording the meetings
Live performance recording
Vocal recording
The band practices
Recording acoustic guitar sound
Transfer analogue sound sources to digital sources
Drum practice recording
A table of contents
A table of contents
003
Special features of H4n ����������������������� 001
The H4n is ideal for the following scenarios �������������� 002
A table of contents �������������������������003
Safety precautions for users ��������������������� 006
Copyright warnings ������������������������� 007
Getting started
1-1 Recording flow using the H4n ������������������ 009
1-2 Easy recording guide [STEREO MODE] �������������� 011
2-1 Name and function of each part ����������������� 013
2-2 Included Accessories ���������������������� 015
3 Battery/Power setting ��������������������� 017
4-1 Power On and Off, How to use power and hold switch �������019
4-2 How to use the [REC] and transport control buttons �������� 021
4-3 How to use the track [1], [2], [3] and [4] buttons ���������� 022
4-4 How to use the input [MIC], [1] and [2] buttons �����������023
4-5 How to use REC LEVEL and VOLUME ��������������024
4-6 How to use [DIAL] and [MENU] buttons �������������� 025
5-1 Insert a SD card ������������������������ 027
5-2 Set date and time <DATE/TIME> �����������������028
6-1 Setting up: How to connect external audio devices ���������029
6-2 Setting up: Built-in microphones ����������������� 030
6-3 Setting up: Built-in microphones /outside microphone with plug-in power031
6-4 Setting up: INPUT [1], [2] connections and phantom power source �� 032
6-5 Setting up: USB connection, H4n used as an Audio Interface ���� 033
6-6 Setting up: USB connection, H4n used as a SD card reader ����� 035
6-7 Setting up: Built-in speaker ������������������� 036
7-1 About H4n modes �����������������������037
7-2 Selecting a <MODE> ���������������������� 038
7-3 Details about modes ���������������������� 039
8-1 <MODE> screens: STEREO and STAMINA modes ��������� 040
8-2 <MODE> screen: 4CH mode ������������������ 041
8-3 <MODE> screen: MTR mode ������������������ 042
8-4 <MODE> screen: MAIN MENU������������������043
9 Option: Remote control operation ���������������� 045
Operations
1-01 Setting / Recording: Set input source and recording level ����� 047
1-02 Setting / Recording: Recording in STEREO and STAMINA mode 049
1-03 Setting / Recording: Recording format <REC FORMAT> ����� 051
1-04 Setting / Recording: File name <FILE NAME> ����������052
1-05 Setting / Recording: Recording on 4CH mode ���������� 053
1-06-1 Setting / Recording: Recording in MTR mode ���������� 055
1-06-2 Setting / Recording: Recording <OVER WRITE> in MTR mode �� 057
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1-06-3 Setting / Recording: Recording <ALWAYS NEW> in MTR mode �� 058
1-07 Setting / Recording: TRACK MENU in MTR mode �������� 059
1-08-1 Setting / Recording: Re-recording, <PUNCH IN/OUT> automatic061
1-08-2 Setting / Recording: Re-recording, <PUNCH IN/OUT> manual �� 063
2-01-1 Recording function <AUTO REC> ���������������065
2-01-2 Recording function <AUTO REC STOP> ������������ 066
2-02 Recording function <PRE REC> ����������������067
2-03 Recording function <LO CUT> ����������������068
2-04 Recording function <COMP/LIMIT> �������������� 069
2-05 Recording function <REC LEVEL AUTO> ������������ 070
2-06 Recording function <MONITOR> ��������������� 071
2-07 Recording function <MONO MIX> ��������������� 072
2-08 Recording function <MS STEREO MATRIX>����������� 073
3-01-1 Tuner <TUNER (CHROMATIC) > ���������������� 075
3-01-2 Tuner, all other <TUNER> ������������������� 076
3-01-3 Tuner <TUNER (CALIB) > ������������������� 077
3-01-4 Tuner <TUNER (INPUT) > ������������������� 078
3-02 Metronome <METRONOME> ����������������� 079
3-03-1 All about EFFECT ���������������������� 081
3-03-2 Effect <EFFECT> ���������������������� 083
3-03-3 Effect <EDIT>, patch edit �������������������084
3-03-4 Effect <EDIT (PRE AMP) >, editing PRE AMP modules ������ 085
3-03-5 Effect <EDIT (EFX) >, editing EFX modules ����������� 086
3-03-6 Effect <EDIT (LEVEL/RENAME) > ��������������� 087
3-03-7 Effect <EDIT (STORE) > ������������������� 088
3-03-8 Effect <IMPORT>, taking in a patch from another PROJECT ��� 089
3-04-1 A sing-along machine <KARAOKE> preparation ��������� 091
3-04-2 A sing-along machine <KARAOKE> recording ���������� 093
4-01 Playback : Playback files (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
4-07 Playback : Playback files (MTR mode) ������������� 101
4-08 Playback : Appointing time with a counter ����������� 102
5-01 Edit / Output : <FOLDER SELECT> �������������� 103
5-02 Edit / Output : <FILE SELECT> ���������������� 104
5-03 Edit / Output : <FILE INFORMATION> ������������� 105
5-04 Edit / Output : <FILE DELETE> ���������������� 106
5-05 Edit / Output : <FILE DELETE ALL> �������������� 107
5-06 Edit / Output : <FILE (COPY)> ����������������� 108
5-07 Edit / Output : <FILE RENAME> ���������������� 109
5-08 Edit / Output : <FILE MP3 ENCODE> �������������111
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5-09 Edit / Output : <FILE NORMALIZE> �������������� 112
5-10 Edit / Output : <FILE STEREO ENCODE> ������������ 113
5-11 Edit / Output : <MARK LIST> �����������������115
5-12 Edit / Output : <DIVIDE> ������������������� 116
5-13 Edit / Output : <MOVE> ������������������� 117
5-14 Edit / Output : <NEW PROJECT> ��������������� 118
5-15 Edit / Output : <PROJECT (SELECT) > ������������� 119
5-16 Edit / Output : <PROJECT (DELETE) > ������������� 120
5-17 Edit / Output : <PROJECT (RENAME) > ������������ 121
5-18 Edit / Output : <PROJECT (COPY) > �������������� 122
5-19 Edit / Output : <PROJECT (BOUNCE) > ������������ 123
5-20 Edit / Output : <PROJECT (PROTECT) > ������������ 125
6-01 Utility : <DISPLAY BACK LIGHT> ��������������� 126
6-02 Utility : <DISPLAY CONTRAST> ����������������127
6-03 Utility : <BATTERY TYPE> ������������������ 128
6-04 Utility : <VERSION> ��������������������� 129
6-05 Utility : <FACTORY RESET>������������������ 130
6-06 Utility : <REMAIN> ���������������������� 131
6-07 Utility : <FORMAT> ��������������������� 132
6-08 Utility : <VERSION UP> ������������������� 133
6-09 Utility: How to use H2 and H4 SD cards ������������ 134
Reference
Main spec list by mode ����������������������� 137
Available setting menu list by each mode ��������������� 138
Effect types on MTR mode and the parameter �������������139
H4n patch list ��������������������������� 145
H4n products spec ������������������������� 147
When you think something may be wrong with your machine �������148
Index �������������������������������149
Safety precautions for users
006
Safety precautions for users
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
In this manual, the warning and caution symbols are used
to highlight dangerous accidents and troubles for users to
read so that accidents can be prevented. The meanings of
these symbols are as follows:
If the users ignore this symbol and handle the
device the wrong way, serious injury or death
could result.
If the users ignore this symbol and handle the
device the wrong way, bodily injury and damage
to the equipment could result.
Please read through the following safety tips and
precautions to ensure hazard-free use of the H4n.
Power requirements
Since power consumption of this unit is fairly
high, we recommend the use of an AC adapter
whenever possible. In case you use batteries, use
either alkaline or nickel-metal hydride batteries.
[AC adapter operation]
• Make sure to use only an AC adapter, DC5 center
plus 1A (ZOOM AD 14).The use of other than the
specified type may damage the unit 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 grasp the adapter itself and
never pull at the cable.
During lightning or when not using for an
extended period, disconnect the AC adapter
from the AC outlet.
[Battery operation]
• Use two conventional size AA-1.5 volt batteries.
H4n cannot be used for recharging. Pay close
attention to the labeling of the batteries to make
sure you choose the correct ones.
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
remove all remnant of battery fluid.
When using the unit, the battery compartment
cover should be closed.
Environment
To prevent unexpected troubles and malfunctions,
avoid using H4n in environment 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
Handling
Never place any objects filled with liquids, such
as a vase, on the H4n since this can cause
electric shock.
• Never place naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the H4n since this can cause fire.
The H4n is a precision instrument. Do not exert
undue pressure on the keys and other controls.
Take care not to drop, bump, and do not subject
it to shock or excessive pressure, which can
cause serious troubles.
Take care that no foreign objects (coins or pins
etc.) or liquids (water, alcoholic drinks and
juice)can enter the unit.
Do not place the H4n speaker closer to other
precision instruments (watch and computer),
electronic medical instruments, or magnetic cards.
Connecting cables and input and output jacks
You should always turn off the power to the H4n and
all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting
any cables. Make sure to disconnect all a connection
cables and the power code before moving the H4n.
Alterations
Never open the case of the H4n or attempt to
modify the product in any way since this can result
in damage to the unit.
Volume
Do not use the H4n at a loud volume for a long
time since this can cause hearing impairment.
USAGE PRECAUTIONS
Electrical interference
For safety considerations, the H4n has been designed
to provide maximum protection against the emission of
electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and
protection from external interference. However, the
equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that
emits powerful electromagnetic waves should not be placed
near the H4n, as the possibility of interference cannot be
ruled out entirely.
With any type of digital control device, the H4n included,
electromagnetic interference can cause malfunctioning
and can corrupt or destroy data. Care should be taken to
minimize the risk of damage.
Cleaning
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the H4n. If necessary, slightly
moisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive cleanser, wax, or
solvents (such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol), since
these may dull the finish or damage the surface.
Please keep this manual in a convenient
place for future reference.
Copyright warnings
007
Copyright warnings
Recording of live performances
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
organizer’s authorization. Copyright violation is a crime.
Capturing music and sound files
Saving music to CD, MP3, or other media, reproducing files for personal use can
be considered a copyright violation.
Trademarks:
• The SD symbol and SDHC symbol are trademarks.
The use of MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS
and Sisvel SpA.
• Windows is a registered trademark of US Microsoft Corporation.
• Mac OS and Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.
• Names of manufacturers and products are each respective owner’s trademarks or registered.
Getting started
008
Getting started
Recording flow using the H4n
009
1-1 Recording flow using the H4n
The following is the basic flow of recording operation for the H4n. Depending on the application of the recording, you can select which
recording mode and audio quality setting is right for the situation.
Switch on
Connecting
to other audio
devices
Set-up
Select
the Mode
Set-up the
recording
method
1) The H4n has built-in microphones as well as
2 input jacks with phantom power for use with any
external microphone.
The H4n is powered by AA batteries or a Plug-in
Power Source.
3) You can select your favorite
settings;
• AUTO REC
• REC LEVEL AUTO
• LO CUT
• COMP/LIMIT
• MONO MIX
• TUNER
• METRONOME
• EFFECT/PATCH
• KARAOKE and so on.
P.029
2) You can select among 4 Modes;
STEREO, 4CH, MTR & STAMINA
suitable for different input sources
and output file formats.
STEREO Mode
4CH Mode
MTR Mode
P.037
P.065-
STAMINA Mode
Recording ow using the H4n
010
Edit·OutputRECORD
Playback
and conrm
RE-RECORDING
(Recording again
from scratch)
Recording on STEREO mode/
STAMINA mode………P.049
Recording on 4CH mode
……………P.053
Recording on MTR mode
……………P.055
5) The H4n has very convenient
ways to swiftly review/playback
a recording as well as marking
/finding specific sections and
repeating sections of the recording:
6) In MTR mode the punch-in/
punch-out function enables you
to re-record only the section you
want to correct.
7) The recordings are saved as
FILES and PROJECTS, and you
can edit them in various ways.
P.094-
〉〉〉〉
P.061-
〉〉〉〉
P.105 -
〉〉〉〉
FILE INFORMATION
FILE MP3 ENCODE
FILE STEREO ENCODE
DIVIDE
MOVE
BOUNCE
and so on.
• PLAY MODE
• AB REPEAT
• SPEED
• MARK LIST
and so on.
• PUNCH-IN/OUT
and so on.
Monitor the input sound
rec level
Easy recording guide [STEREO MODE]
011
1-2 Easy recording guide [STEREO MODE]
The following is basic recording instructions using the built-in stereo microphones and built-in speaker
in STEREO MODE.
[LEFT PANEL]
Power switch
ON
1
[POWER]
switch on.
Conrm
STEREO
M OD E
2
P.038
〉〉〉〉
In case of a wrong MODE indicator
or a wrong screen
RECORD READY
OR STANDBY
CONDITION
3
STEREO
mode indicator
light on
[STEREO TOP SCREEN]
MIC button light on
*switch on from built-in
microphones.
Made new le
Input from the built-in
microphones
MIC lamp lights
blinks
Press here
when you want
to stop.
blinks
Press.
[FRONT PANEL]
Recording
standby mark
Easy recording guide [STEREO MODE]
012
ADJUST
INPUT LEVEL
START
RECORDING
STOP
RECORDING
Adjust the input sound
rec level
P.094
〉〉〉〉
In detail
4 5 6
PLAYBACK
7
DECREASE
light on
Counter turns
Remaining time on SD CARD
Counter returns 0:00:00:00:000
light off
Pause Recording
Counter doesn’t return 0
[STOP]
[RIGHT PANEL]
Now recording
mark
Press.
[BACK PANEL]
Output: Built-in speaker
Press.
[PLAYBACK]
Mark Recording
Places Mark at specific time in
WAV file format
or
Press.
P.049
〉〉〉〉
In detail
INCREASE
+
Press.
Name and function of each part
013
2-1 Name and function of each part
90 / 120°
Variable XY
Stereo microphones
(Built-in)
Backlight Equipped
Display
[REC] Button
STEREO/4CH/MTR
mode indicator
INPUT: Buttons for
[MIC] [1], [2]
Transport Control Buttons
[FRONT PANEL] [BACK PANEL]
Threaded Tripod mount
Battery cover
A built-in mono speaker
• Short cut buttons on
STEREO/4CH mode
[1] <FOLDER>
[2] <FILE>
[3] <SPEED>*
STEREO mode
[4] <WAV/MP3>
*STEREO/4CH mode
• On MTR mode
Buttons for
TRACK [1], [2], [3], [4]
Input jacks for external stereo
microphone
STAMINA mode
switch
Name and function of each part
014
[BOTTOM PANEL]
DC5V AC ADAPTER jack
Optional remote-control jack
[LINE/PHONE] output jack
USB port
POWER switch
HOLD switch
[LEFT PANEL]
[DIAL]
[MENU] button
REC LEVEL [ + / − ]
SD card slot
[RIGHT PANEL]
VOLUME [ + / − ]
Installed hole
for a strap
XLR/STANDARD PHONE
INPUT [1] jack
XLR/STANDARD PHONE
INPUT [2] jack
Included Accessories
015
2-2 Included Accessories
The following accessories are included in the H4n package.
Inspect the package contents to be sure all accessories are included.
MAIN BODY CASE
Instruction manual
2 AA batteries (for testing the unit)
Installation of the option
016
Remote control
(Option, sold separately)
P.045
Operation of
remote control
[FRONT PANEL] [SIDE PANEL]
Battery/Power setting
017
3 Battery/Power setting
Power for H4n recorder is supplied by 2 AA batteries or the AD-14 Power Adapter (sold separately).
• AC power operation
An AC adapter is specified.
• Battery installation
Install two size AA batteries (IEC R6)
A specified AC adapter.
Zoom AD-14
Use of an AC adapter other
than the one specified may
cause trouble.
2
Insert two size AA batteries
ensuring you match the
polarity markings ( + and − ).
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cover and insert batteries.
1
Open the battery
compartment cover.
Make sure the power is off!
Whenever you open the battery compartment
cover or plug in/unplug the AC adapter, make
sure the power is off, otherwise the recording
data can be destroyed.
NOTE:
Ref.
Explanation about the Stamina Mode.
P.037
: Use in general (Using AC adapter,
batteries)
ON : Stamina Mode On (Eco-power mode
when using batteries)
3
Set the Stamina Mode
Switch.
* Illustration of a Stamina Switch on.
4
Close the battery
compartment cover.
* Illustration of closing the battery
compartment cover.
Battery/Power outlet setting
018
To measure the lifetime of the battery
The remaining lifetime of the battery is measured more precisely
by using the battery type setting on the H4n.
Saving period for the setting <DATE/TIME>
Whenever power supply is off by dead battery, the H4n can save
the date/time setting for three minutes. When the saving time is
over, the setting will be returned to the default value.
Screen indicator for power
HINT:
• Remaining lifetime of the battery
When “Low Battery!” indication appears, immediately
switch off unit and exchange batteries, or shift power
source to AC adapter.
When remaining battery
life is getting short, “Low
Battery” indication will
be shown every two
seconds and the power
will switch off shortly after.
FULL
EMPTY
• Battery’s approximate lifetime
Usable batteries
You can use conventional alkaline and nickel metal hydride batteries.
Power supply from USB
Connect the USB cable to the H4n while it’s already connected to
the computer with the power switch off, and power is automatically
turned on via USB bus power supply. This function is only available
when the H4n is used as an SD card reader or an audio interface.
NOTE:
Alkaline battery
in general use about 6 hours
in stamina mode
use
about 11 hours
* Approximate lifetime when it is used for continuous recording on
WAV 44.1 kHz/16bit format.
Using batteries Using AC adapter
Ref.
<BATTERY TYPE>
P.128
Ref.
<USB BUS POWER>
P.033
Power On and Off, How to use power and hold switch
019
4-1 Power On and Off, How to use power and hold switch
[
LEFT PANEL
]
POWER switch
HOLD switch
POWER ON / BOOTING UP
2
Insert SD card.
1
[Preparation]
Make sure all equipment is
turned off.
4
Switch on connected
instruments and monitors.
Before switching the power on, lower
the volume of instruments and monitors
connected to the H4n.
If the display reads
"No Card" when boot-
ing up, make sure
that the SD card is
inserted correctly.
If the display says "Reset DATE/TIME"
when booting
up, the date and
time are set to the
primary value.
NOTE
When using additional audio devices, power
them on in the following order:
HINT:
Procedure for power on.
3
[Power On _ Boot up]
Slide the power switch.
AMPMixerH4n
Instruments
ON ON ONON
Ref.
<DATA/TIME>
P.028
4-1 Power On and Off, How to use power and hold switch
Power On and Off, How to use power and hold switch
020
POWER OFF / SHUT DOWN
1
[Preparation]
Turn off monitors first then instruments
2
[Power Off _ Shut down]
Slide the power switch.
HOLD Function
The H4n features a HOLD function to make
any button operation inactive, preventing errors
during recording.
To engage the hold function,
slide switch to hold position.
If you press any button while the HOLD
function is engaged, the screen will display
“Key Hold” for two seconds. To disengage
the HOLD mode, slide power switch out of
hold position.
HINT
Procedure for power off
AMP
OFF
Mixer
OFF
Instruments
OFF
H4n
OFF
* shut down screen
* ‘Key Hold’ display
How to use the [REC] and transport control buttons
021
4-2 How to use the [REC] and transport control buttons
Buttons like [REC], [STOP], [PLAY/PAUSE], [FF], [REW] each have different functions depending
on the H4n’s operation MODE.
STEREO/4CH/STAMINA MODE MTR MODE
[FRONT PANEL]
transport control buttons
[REC] button
[REC] button
Set to overwrite recording
Playback
Stops recording and resets the counter
Record, Recording Standby
Stop recording
(You can continue playback while recording)
Stop
Engages recording standby mode
Stops recording and counter
Stop
Recording in ALWAYS NEW mode
Starts recording and counter
Recording Standby
[REC] button
Enter recording standby mode and
reset the counter to 0
Stop
Start recording and counter
Recording Standby
Place a mark (WAV FILE only)
Record
Playback
[STOP] button
Stop recording and the counter stops
Recording
Stop playback and the counter stops
Playback
Stop each movement
Recording-pause
Playback-pause
[FF] [REW] buttons
Stop
Playback
Playback-pause
[FF] : Moves forward through file in one sec-
ond increments
[REW]:
Returns to the begining of the file
Press for less than one second
Scans through file in forward or reverse
direction.
Press for more than one second
[FF], [REW] buttons
Stop
Playback
Playback-pause
Scans through file in forward or reverse
direction.
The longer the button is pressed, the faster
the scanning speed. Fast Forward or Rewind
will stop at the beginning or end of the file.
Press for more than one second
[FF] move to next file
[REW] returns to the begining of the file
* However if there is a marker in a WAV file,
the button moves to the marking place.
Press for less than one second
[STOP] button
Stop recording and reset counter
Recording,
recording standby,
Recording-pause
Stop playback and counter
Playback-pause
[PLAY/PAUSE] button
Start playback and counter
Stop
Pause or restart recording
Recording,
Recording-pause
Pause or restart playback
Playback-pause
Start recording and counter
recording standby
TRANSPORT CONTROL BUTTONS
TRANSPORT CONTROL BUTTONS
[PLAY/PAUSE] button
Pause Playback
Playback
Starts playback
Stop
Recording
In OVERWRITE mode: No function
In ALWAYS NEW mode: pause recording
Starts recording and counter
Recording standby
How to use the track [1], [2], [3] and [4] buttons
022
4-3
How to use the track [1], [2], [3] and [4] buttons
The buttons of TRACK [1] – [4] have different functions depending on the MODE.
STEREO/4CH/STAMINA MODE
Move to the
<FOLDER SELECT> menu
Move to the <FILE> menu
Move to the <SPEED> menu
(only STEREO MODE)
Move to the <REC FORMAT> menu
(STEREO MODE, 4CH MODE)
TRACK [1]–[4]
[Front Panel]
MTR MODE
Make settings of the track and the input source
* track #3 and #4 are
the same
Select two tracks
* track #2-#4 are the
same, press the
number you select
Select only one track
Switch from ‘RECORDING’ to ‘PLAYBACK’ of the
tracks, or the other way around
When you start recording, press the track number you want
to record and the track becomes ‘Recording Standby’ status.
That track button will then become illuminated.
These operations are not available during
recording and playback.
After selecting the track, use the input source buttons to select
the input for that track.Using the INPUT button you can record
in mono, stereo or a combination of those.
* Those operations are not valid
during recording and playback.
* Input selections are
those four different
combinations.
For stereo input you
select from
[MIC] and [1] [2]
For a mono input you
can select either from
[1] or [2]
How to use the input [MIC], [1] and [2] buttons
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4-4 How to use the input [MIC], [1] and [2] buttons
These buttons have different functions depending on the various modes.
[FRONT PANEL]
INPUT [1] & [2]
buttons
STEREO/STAMINA MODE
Select INPUT [MIC] or INPUT [1] [2] and the corresponding button lights up.
Whether you select the INPUT [1] or INPUT [2] button, they will both respond the same
Both buttons light up after the selection. (Once lighted the buttons do not respond)
Any other settings about input sources like [REC LEVEL, should be made to the lighted target.
* When the presently selected input clips its button will blink.
4CH MODE
Use all input sources like [MIC], [1] and [2] = All [MIC], [1] and [2] light on.
When you switch to 4CH, H4n will receive 2- system stereo inputs from [MIC] and [1] [2]
altogether. When you press the lighted button, each shows its input level and you can make
adjustment to recording level operating [REC LEVEL].
* When the input clips the corresponding button blinks.
MTR MODE
Select [MIC], [1] and [2] individually and the corresponding button lights up.
You can select individually INPUT [MIC], [1] and [2]
• When you use built-in and the external stereo microphones, select INPUT [MIC].
• When you make stereo input using the external input jack, select both INPUT [1] and [2].
You press either INPUT [1] or [2] button and then press another button.
*
When the selected input clips its button blinks.
What is clipping?
HINT:
The input level reaches up to the maximum which the H4n can record, that is 0 dB.
In this case the recording sound can be distorted and need adjustment of recording level.
How to use REC LEVEL and VOLUME
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4-5 How to use REC LEVEL and VOLUME
These keys allow you to adjust the levels of recording input and output volume.
(All the modes are the same)
‘REC LEVEL’ IN ANY MODE
The recording levels coming from the INPUT [1] & [2] can
be adjusted from 1 to 100 with the (+/−) key.
Press the ‘REC LEVEL’ = Adjusting
[LEFT PANEL]
Output volume from the built-in speaker and output
jacks can be adjusted from 0 to 100 with the (+/−) key.
Press the ‘VOL’ = Adjusting
[VOLUME] IN ANY MODE
REC LEVEL
[RIGHT PANEL]
VOLUME
1 _ 100
+ : Increase reception
level (amplify)
: Decrease reception
level (reduce)
Target setting:
Press INPUT [MIC], [1]
and [2] buttons and
select the input source
which you want to
adjust the recording
level.
0 _ 100
+ : Increase Volume
− : Decrease Volume
4-6 How to use [DIAL] and [MENU] buttons
How to use [DIAL] and [MENU] buttons
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The basic operation for [DIAL]
Rotate the [DIAL], and the cursor on the display will move along the [DIAL]
Rotate the [DIAL] = select an item
Press down [DIAL], your selection is confirmed.
for additional selections, move on to the next screen.
When you complete selections, the screen returns back to the previous one.
Press in the [DIAL] = conrm the selection
[DIAL] and [MENU] buttons are used for various settings while recording and during playback.
Here are some basic explanations about each operation.
[RIGHT PANEL]
[
MENU
]
button
The basic operation for [MENU] button
When setting recording or playback method, Press [MENU] button at the top screen
of each mode.
Calling [MENU] screen
If you press the [MENU] button during any setting operation, its operation will be
canceled and the screen returns back to the previous one.
To cancel setting operation and to return back to the top screen of the each mode,
press [MENU] button for more than 2 seconds.
Canceling the setting
Select
Press
Select
Long Press
[
DIAL
]
How to use [DIAL] and [MENU] buttons
026
The operation when [ ] cursor is on display (Date·Time Setting, Changing File Name Directory, etc)
The operation when the selections are listed on screen
About the ‘
on the selection lists
When you see
this display,
there are more
selections on the
next screen. Highlight arrow and press
[DIAL] in to move on to the next screen.
When you rotate the [DIAL],
[ ] moves accordingly.
[ ] move accordingly.
Pressing [DIAL] in, change
the numbers and letters.
The item letters or
numbers are reversed
Rotate [DIAL] to
change the numbers
and letters
Press
[DIAL] down to confirm
your selection.
[ ] move accordingly.
Push [DIAL] in, to confirm
your selection.
the screen returns back
to the previous one.
By rotating the [DIAL],
the selection lists will
move accordingly.
[DIAL] operation on the top screen
Moving [DIAL] on
the top screen,
'cursor' moves.
Pressing (highlight)
[ ] selects 'COUNTER' to enable ad-
justment or calls up the setting menu.
* Available only on MTR mode.
2
Push the SD card in to
remove it from the slot.
Insert a SD card
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5-1 Insert a SD card
The SD card is required to record. Make sure to turn off power before inserting or removing the SD card.
1
Make sure power is off.
2
Insert the SD card into
the slot.
[How to install the SD card]
SD card capacity time to record (approx.)
4GB SDHC card Recording time
WAV 44.1 kHz/16 bits
(measured in terms of stereo track)
approx. 380 minutes
MP3 44.1 kHz/128 kbps
(measured in terms of stereo track)
approx. 68 hours
[How to remove the SD card]
1
Make sure power is off.
POWER OFF !
Never insert or remove the SD card while the power is on. This may
destroy the data.
CAUTIONS WHEN INSERTING
SD CARD
You can use 16MB to 32GB SD cards.
For a list of operation certified SD
cards please refer to ZOOM’s website:
http://www.zoom.co.jp/
When you use the SD card for your
computer, digital camera or other machine,
formatting in the H4n is required.
When “No Card” is seen on the display at
boot-up, check if the SD card is correctly
inserted.
When “Format Card” is seen on the display
at booting-up, this means the SD card has
not been formatted in the H4n. To format,
press [DIAL] down and select OK button.
When the booting-up screen says “Card
Protect”, the card is covered with OVERWRITE PROTECT. To release
this protect slide the lock switch of the SD card.
"Warning" no SD card in
when booting - up.
This “Warning” will show
when an SD card is not in
a recognized format. Select
<YES> to format card and all
of the data will be deleted.
NOTE:
Ref.
To use SD card for H2/H4
P.134
Set date and time <DATE/TIME>
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5-2 Set date and time <DATE/TIME>
Each file will automatically record the date/time.
To facilitate searching for files by date, be sure to set the date/time after every battery change.
1
Press.
2
Select <SYSTEM> and press.
3
Select <DATE/TIME> and press.
5
Select <OK> and press.
4
Set YEAR
MONTH
DAY
TIME
(Time: Minute: Second)
Select the item on <DATE/TIME>:
You can select the
item while moving
[ ] of the [DIAL].
[Change the figure number]:
You can select the
number by
rotating
the [DIAL].
Press the [DIAL] in
* The selected item values are highlighted.
Press the [DIAL] in
* [ ] comes out on display.
When “Reset DATE/TIME” is seen
during boot-up, the date/time needs
to be set.
NOTE:
When there is no power source
connected for more than three
minutes, the DATE/TIME setting
will return to the default value.
• You cannot use this setting during
recording and playback.
Setting up: How to connect external audio devices
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6-1 Setting up: How to connect external audio devices
The H4n offers versatile connectivity with options for any recording application.
Remote control
(option)
Headphones
Mixer
USB
Personal computer (PC)
Stereo
microphones
SD card
INPUT: instrument
(microphone)
INPUT: instrument
(keyboard)
H4n’s very own AC adapter
INPUT: instrument
(guitar)
Monitor
Setting up: Built-in microphones
030
6-2 Setting up: Built-in microphones
These are special features of the H4n’s built-in microphones.
LOCATION OF THE MICROPHONES UNDER XY SYSTEM
Capturing sound in a stereo image.
DIRECTIVITY OF 90°, 120°
movable
General stereo microphones H4n stereo microphones
Stereo images with no phase cancellation.
General stereo microphones H4n stereo microphones
Center 90°
Width 120°
High quality microphones in an XY
pattern ensure a natural stereo image
when recording sounds.
Stereo recording is often done by placing two
microphones in a V shape. Pointing microphones outward
will result in stereo separation, however the recording
will lack defintion around the center position, resulting in
a poor stereo image.
The H4n utilizes an X Y stereo mic configuration. By
placing two microphones in a crossed pattern (opposing
angles), the H4n can cover a wide area and capture sound
sources in the center with clarity and definition. Sounds
reach both mics simultaneously, and therefore no phase
cancellation occurs between right and left channels.
Time lag
Built-in
microphones
Setting up: Built-in microphones /outside microphones with plug-in power
The input jack for the external microphone is suitable for microphones that require <PLUG-IN> power.
6-3
Setting up: Built-in microphones /outside microphone with plug-in power
031
Sound source
30_50cm
Close microphone recording
Please put H4n 30 - 50 cm away from the
sound source.
1
Press.
3
Select
<PLUG-IN>
and press.
[How to make setting of <PLUG-IN> power]
Here you can
connect a
microphone.
INPUT
[MIC]
*You cannot use
both the built-in
and the external
microphone
together.
When you use the external microphone, be sure to
select the correct setting.
External microphone recording
2
Select
<INPUT>
and press.
4
Select<ON>
and press.
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
Built-in
microphones
The external
stereo microphone
input-jack for
plug-in power
Make sure the recording sound
sources are all located in the
range of T zone of the Built-in
microphones.
Off microphone recording
INPUT [MIC]
Plug-in and phantom
power can not be set
during recording and
playback.
NOTE:
Setting up: INPUT [1], [2] connections and phantom power source
032
Using INPUT [1] and INPUT [2] you can connect to a guitar, a bass, a keyboard, etc.
6-4 Setting up: INPUT [1], [2] connections and phantom power source
For a guitar or a bass, you can
directly plug into either INPUT [1]
or INPUT [2].
For a keyboard with stereo output,
you can plug into both the INPUT
[1] and the INPUT [2].
Connecting to instruments
Connecting to a microphone
To connect a microphone you connect X L R plugs to INPUT
[1] and INPUT [2]. In case you need phantom power, such as
using a condenser microphone, be sure to select the following
setting.
1
Press.
3
Select
<PHANTOM>
and press.
[How to make setting of <PHANTOM> power]
4
Select
the voltage
and press.
2
Select
<INPUT>
and press.
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
Some condenser microphones
cannot operate with +24V
phantom power, but comparing
to +48V setting this function is
useful for battery operation to
economize electric consumption.
NOTE:
Condenser
microphone
*for phantom
power
Dynamic
microphone
INPUT[1] INPUT[2]
The H4n can be used as a two-in/two-out USB interface at 44.1kHz or 48kHz.
6-5 Setting up: USB connection, H4n used as an Audio Interface
2
Press on the top screen.
4
Select <AUDIO I/F> and press.
5
Select <FREQUENCY>
and press.
7
Select <CONNECT>
and press.
1
Connect H4n to
computer with USB cable.
USB
3
Select <USB> and press.
6
Select a sampling rate
and press.
From
power OFF
From
power ON
Using USB bus power,
H4n start booting-up
Display of USB setting screen
Connect H4n
to computer
with USB cable.
Setting up: USB connection, H4n used as an Audio Interface
033
Two channels can be sent and
received while it connects a
computer and by using of
44.1kHz or 48 kHz.
Ref.
<TUNER>
P.075
<MONITOR>
P.071
<PHANTOM>
P.032
<PLUG-IN>
P.0 31
<EFFECT>
P.0 83
displayed a active function
displayed input or output level
Setting up: USB connection, H4n used as an Audio Interface
034
Usage of AUDIO INTERFACE
You can record and playback
signals directly to and from your
DAW software using the H4n.
In this mode, you can use the
H4n’s built-in effects on input sig-
nals.
• Effects can only be used when the
sampling rate is set to 44.1kHz.
You do not need a specific driver
to use the H4n as an USB audio
interface.
When using a specific DAW,
please refer to its respective user
manual.
HINT:
You cannot change a sampling
rate while computer is recognizing
H4n as an audio interface.
To connect as an Audio I/F, make
sure that a sampling rate (step 6)
matches the recording software
and playback file.
• You cannot use this setting during
recording and playback.
NOTE:
[Button operation during setting and <AUDIO I/F> menu]
Press.
Select
and press.
EFFECT Use EFFECT (only on 44.1 kHz)
TUNER Use TUNER
MONITOR Use MONITOR
PHANTOM Use PHANTOM power
PLUG-IN Use PLUG-IN power
DISCONNECT Disconnect
<AUDIO I/F> MENU
[Selection of input source]
When you select an input the corresponding
input button lights, confirming the
selection. To turn off the input, press the
corresponding input button and the light
will turn off.
* When no input is selected and no input buttons are
lit, you are sending no signal to the computer.
To monitor input signals, you must turn the
<MONITOR> setting on.
[You can use those
buttons during setting]
* Adjust input / output level
* Call [MENU] and make setting
Setting up: USB connection, H4n used as a SD card reader
035
When you use the H4n as a SD card reader, make the following settings.
6-6 Setting up: USB connection, H4n used as a SD card reader
USB
2
Press on the top screen.
Before physically unplugging USB
cable (and H4n) from computer,
be sure to perform the “safely
remove hardware” function on the
computer first. Unplugging USB
cable (and H4n) without performing
this function may damage files.
• Compatible operating system
Windows XP
Mac OS X (10.2 or later)
NOTE:
1
After it’s powered ‘ON’,
connect the H4n to the computer
with the USB cable.
4
Select <STORAGE> and press.
connection completed
3
Select <USB> and press.
USB bus power
USB bus power is the method to
supply power from a computer
through the USB cable.
Connecting USB with the H4n power
off condition, H4n automatically
boots up and displays USB menu.
Usage of a SD card reader
You can use files recorded on the
H4n on your computer.
The H4n can use audio files cre-
ated on your computer.
HINT:
From
power OFF
From
power ON
Connect H4n to computer
with USB cable.
Using USB bus power,
H4n start booting-up
Display of USB setting screen
036
H4n built-in speaker
This is a mono speaker for playback.
Without connecting headphones to
[LINE/PHONE] jack, you can easily
playback the recorded data and listen.
6-7 Setting up: Built-in speaker
The H4n is equipped with a built-in mono speaker.
There is no output when [LINE/
PHONE] jack is plugged in.
When setting is the <MONITOR>,
there is no output of the input signals.
The built-in speaker cannot be used
when recording in standby on MTR
mode.
NOTE:
When you can use this function:
• The FILE playback
• Using as <AUDIO I/F>.
Nothing connected to the [LINE/
PHONE] jack.
HINT:
Setting up: Built-in speaker
About H4n modes
037
• STEREO mode
7-1 About H4n modes
There are four operational modes in H4n: STEREO/STAMINA, 4 CH (CHANNEL), MTR (MULTI TRACK) mode.
You can choose the mode according to your need.
• STAMINA mode • 4CH mode • MTR mode
One-pass stereo recording of live
performance or rehearsal.
Direct recording of a single instrument.
• Field recording.
Voice memos.
Record important points during a confer-
ence.
• ‘Live’ outside recording.
At the conference, or the places
difficult to change batteries.
Simultaneous recording with both
line input and a microphone.
Surround recording via front and
rear microphone placement.
Simultaneous recording of both
ambient and direct sound sources.
Record both ambient and direct
sounds to add a live feel to record-
ed performances.
• Record one track at a time and then
combine them.
• Overdubbing.
• Record using effects
• Mixing track levels after recording.
• Indoor or outdoor rehearsals.
You can easily create a stereo recording
via the built-in microphones or an
external microphone.
The STEREO mode is convenient
to record a band’s live performance,
acoustic instrument, voice, lecture,
or a subtle soundscape. you can then
transfer the file to a stereo WAV/MP3
recorder,player.
This mode allows for longer battery
life. STAMINA mode operation is
similar to STEREO mode, but with
less functions.
Continuous usage time for Alkaline
batteries: approximately 11 hours
(battery life can be less depending on
usage).
When in STAMINA mode, the H4n
can only record/playback in WAV
44.1kHz/16-bit and MP3 format.
When using batteries STAMINA mode
can be turned on using the stamina
switch before booting up.
P.017
In 4Ch mode, you can record two
stereo signals simultaneously. You
can capture both live sounds via built-
in mics and direct instruments via
external inputs simultaneously.
You can record using effects. You can
also overdub recordings and use sound
files previously recorded using the
H4n’s other modes.
When creating a demo, you can record
backing tracks at home and record
instrumental tracks at the studio while
listening to the backing tracks.
Selecting a <MODE>
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7-2 Selecting a <MODE>
Be sure to select the appropriate mode for your application.
MODE
indicator
STAMINA mode
display here.
Confirmation of the mode
The current mode is indicated on the FRONT
PANEL by Mode Indicator LEDs.
The H4n will power up in the same mode it was in
when turned off.
When booting up for the first time, the default
mode is ‘STEREO’.
HINT:
1
Press.
2
Select <MODE> and press.
3
Select among STEREO, 4CH
and MTR modes and press.
*To engage STAMINA
mode, use the switch
located in the battery
compartment.
STEREO
4CH
MTR
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
Details about modes
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7-3 Details about modes
Input and output levels as well as saving and formatting data are different in each mode.
MTR mode
STAMINA MODE
STEREO mode 4CH mode
In 4CH MODE the H4n records two stereo
WAV files: one stereo WAV file for the built-in
microphones and one stereo WAV file for the inputs.
These FILES are saved in one of the ten fixed
folders.
In STEREO mode, you can select 2 different inputs
either INPUT[MIC] or INPUT[1] and INPUT[2],
and operate them as one stereo file.
The resulting FILE is saved in one of the ten sub-
folders of the STEREO folder.
In STAMINA mode, the functions are limited to
maximize the battery life time.
You can record tracks in MONO or STEREO from
INPUT [1], INPUT [2] or the internal microphones.
You can combine them with tracks recorded in other
modes or <OVERDUB> additional tracks.
In MTR mode, project data and settings are saved as
a PROJECT in the MTR folder.
<MODE> screens: STEREO and STAMINA modes
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8-1 <MODE> screens: STEREO and STAMINA modes
• Explanation of the top screen
Recording lapse and playback lapse:
Display: 00(time):00(minute):00(second):000(1/1000second)
Counter
File format during selecting,
recording and playback.
• WAV FILE: Hz/bit
• MP3 FILE: bit rate
FILE FORMAT
Display example of 96kHz/24bit
Display example of MP3 128kbps
STAMINA MODE
When the display of “Low Battery” is shown,
it is time to change battery.
REMAINING BATTERY LIFETIME during battery running
FILE NAMES during selecting, recording
and playback work.
If there is no file in any folder, the screen says ‘No
Data’.
FILE NAMES
Remaining recording capacity time on SD card.
REMAINING RECORDING TIME
Displays the recording and playback level.
LEVEL METER
Stamina
Icon
CLIP METER
The clip meter light turns on when the recording
and playback level reach 0dB and remains lit until
the file ends or the stop button is pressed.
<PHANTOM> power source
48V/24V
P.032
<COMP/LIMIT> function
P.069
<LO CUT> function
P.068
<MS STEREO MATRIX>
P.073
Indicator of option settings: ON or OFF
When each optional function is ON, display
says following:
Display of recorder’s condition
STOP
PLAY
PAUSE
blink
REC
Recording Standby
blink
[REC] button
blinks
[REC] button
lights on
041
8-2 <MODE> screen: 4CH mode
• Explanation of the top screen
Displays the recording and playback level
corresponding to each input source.
[MIC] �����Input from either the built- in microphones
or an external stereo microphone
[IN] ��������Input from INPUT [1] and INPUT [2]
INPUT SOURCE and LEVEL METER
<MODE> screen: 4CH mode
Recording lapse and playback lapse:
Display: 00(time):00(minute):00(second):000(1/1000second)
Counter
File format during selecting,
recording and playback.
FILE FORMAT
Display of recorder’s condition
STOP
PLAY
PAUSE
blink
REC
Recording Standby
blink
[REC] button
blinks
[REC] button
lights on
When the display of “Low Battery” is shown,
it is time to change battery.
REMAINING BATTERY LIFETIME during battery running
FILE NAMES during selecting, recording
and playback work.
If there is no file in any folder, the screen says ‘No
Data’.
FILE NAMES
Remaining recording capacity time on SD card.
REMAINING RECORDING TIME
CLIP METER
The clip meter light turns on when the recording
and playback level reach 0dB and remains lit until
the file ends or the stop button is pressed.
<PHANTOM> power source
48V/24V
P.032
<COMP/LIMIT> function
P.069
<LO CUT> function
P.068
<MS STEREO MATRIX>
P.073
Indicator of option settings: ON or OFF
When each optional function is ON, display
says following:
<MODE> screen: <MTR> mode
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8-3 <MODE> screen: MTR mode
• Explanation of the top screen
Recording lapse and playback lapse:
Display: 00(time):00(minute):00(second):000(1/1000second)
Counter
During recording standby operation the track or its
icon is highlighted.
TRACK NUMBER
Displays the master left and right output levels
L R LEVEL METER
This displays the recording and playback level
corresponding to each track 1-4..
LEVEL METER
BOUNCE ICON
Selecting this icon brings up BOUNCE settings
.
P.123
Counter Function:
Appoint time
Ref.
P.10 2
This is where track settings like ‘volume,’ ‘pan,’
‘stereo or mono’ are made. Selecting this icon
with the jog dial will access the track menu.
P.0 59
TRACK MENU ICON
Selecting this icon brings up the PUNCH IN/
PUNCH OUT settings.
The icon only appears when recording in OVERWRITE
mode.
P.0 58
AUTO PUNCH IN and AUTO PUNCH OUT ICONS
[DIAL] operations
on the top screen
<EFFECT> function
<PHANTOM> power source
48V/24V
<PROTECT> function
P.125
P.032
P.0 81
When each optional function is ON, display
says following:
Indicator of option settings: ON or OFF
Cursor
STOP
REC
Recording Standby
blink
[REC] button
lights on
[REC] button
blinks
PLAY
PAUSE
blink
Display of recorder’s condition
Remaining recording capacity time on SD card.
REMAINING RECORDING TIME
When the display of “Low Battery” is shown,
it is time to change battery.
REMAINING BATTERY LIFETIME during battery running
only when recording
[ALWAYS NEW] setting
only when recording
<ALWAYS NEW> setting
<MODE> screen: MAIN MENU
043
8-4 <MODE> screen: MAIN MENU
The Menu icon list is displayed by [MENU] button.
1
Press.
2
Select items
and press.
4CH mode
MTR mode
STAMINA mode
CANCEL:
To return back to the top,
press [MENU] button
more than 2 seconds.
<FOLDER>
<FOLDER>
<PROJECT>
<FILE>
<FILE>
<FILE>
<INPUT>
<INPUT>
<EFFECT>
<REC>
<REC>
<INPUT>
<TOOL>
<REC MODE>
<TOOL>
STEREO mode
<MODE> screen: MAIN MENU
044
<PLAY MODE>
<MIXER>
<TOOL>
<SYSTEM>
<PLAY MODE>
<SYSTEM>
<SD CARD>
<SYSTEM>
<SD CARD>
<USB>
<SD CARD>
<USB>
<MODE>
<USB>
<MODE>
<MODE>
Display at the bottom of Menu screen
In the recording and playback menu, the current re-
cording condition is displayed at the bottom left of the
screen.
Set STAMINA mode with the STAMINA switch before starting
the unit when operating with battery power.
P.019
On the right bottom
of the screen the
current folder number
is displayed (On
Stereo, 4ch and
Stamina mode).
Stop
Pause (playback)
Playback
Recording Standby /
Pause
Recording Standby
On MTR mode and recording on
OVERWRITE
Recording
In MTR mode, the
current project name
is displayed.
Option: Remote control operation
045
When you use the optional remote controller, you can operate the H4n from a distance.
9 Option: Remote control operation
[STOP] button
Stop recording and return to 0
Record, Recording Standby,
Temporary stop
Stop playback and the counter stops
Playback temporary stop
Stop recording and the counter stops
Recording
Stop playback and the counter stops
Playback
Stop each movement
Recording temporary stop
Playback temporary stop
[FF], [REW] buttons
Stop
Playback
Playback temporary stop
[FF] : Moves forward through file in one second increments
[REW]: Returns to the begining of the file
Press for less than one second
Scans through file in forward or reverse
direction.
Press for more than one second
Scans through file in forward or reverse direction.
The longer the button is pressed, the faster
the scanning speed. Fast Forward or Rewind
will stop at the beginning or end of the file.
Press for more than one second
[FF] move to next file
[REW] returns to the begining of the file
* However if there is a marker in a WAV file,
the button moves to the marking place.
Press for less than one second
Stop
Playback
Playback temporary stop
Pause playback
Playback
Start playback
Stop
Recording
While overwrite setting : Stops recording
While always new setting : Pauses recording
Start playback and the counter begins
to move
Stop
Restarts recording
Recording,temporary stop
Starts playback
Playback, temporary stop
Starts recording
Recording standby
[PLAY/PAUSE] button
Remote control button operation
LOCATOR buttons
REC LEVEL [ +/− ]
1-100
+: increase reception
= amplification
:
decrease reception
= diminution
VOLUME
+/−
0-100
+: increase (higher)
−: decrease (lower)
INPUT buttons, [MIC] [1] [2]
AND INDICATORS
(green, yellow, red)
Select the input source
* the indicator corresponding to the
button shows input condition.
Green : The input source selected
Yellow : The level of the input is
over −6dB.
Red : The input is clipping
[REC]
button
Engages recording standby condition and
counter resets to 0.
Stop
Start recording and the counter begins to
move
Recording Standby
Place a mark (only for WAV FILE)
Recording
Playback
Set to overwrite recording
Playback
Starts recording and sets the counter to 0
Record, Recording Standby
Stop recording
(You can continue playback while recording)
Stop
Engage recording standby condition
Stop recording and the counter stops
Stop
Start recording and the counter begins to
move
Recording Standby
Set always new recording
* This can be used only when the recording standby track available.
Recording and placing marks.
Start recording and the counter begins to move
Recording standby
INDICATOR (red)
Operations
Operations
046
1
Select INPUT
and press.
047
Control settings for the targets, built-in microphones or external input jacks.
1-01 Setting / Recording: Set input source and recording level
STEREO MODE 4CH MODE
Use the stereo input source of either [MIC] or INPUT [1] [2].
Use both [MIC] and INPUT [1] [2] stereo input.
or
Light on
Connecting the external
microphone sets input
automatically
Built-in microphones
(stereo)
External stereo
microphone
Both light
up at once
INPUT [1] jack
INPUT [2] jack
Connecting the external
microphone sets input
automatically
Built-in Microphones
(stereo)
External stereo
microphone
All lights on
INPUT [1] jack
INPUT [2] jack
* Selection is available at
any time during Stop,
Recording Standby or
Recording.
or
The selected
buttons light on.
or
2
Press REC LEVEL and
adjust the levels.
Setting / Recording: Set input source and recording level
1
Select INPUT and press.
2
Press REC LEVEL and
adjust the levels.
On the top screen of the 4CH mode,
press REC LEVEL button, and display
“REC LEVEL TARGET” appears. Select
the input and press.
HINT:
The recording level selected is
displayed
Setting / Recording: Set input source and recording level
048
TRACK 1 TRACK 2 TRACK 3 TRACK 4
MONAURAL STEREO MONAURAL MONAURAL
STEREO MONAURAL MONAURAL
MONAURAL MONAURAL STEREO
STEREO STEREO
MTR MODE
Any of tracks 1-4 can be set for mono or stereo input.
SELECT the input per track one by one and adjust.
Use the REC LEVEL
1
Press the selected track
and input button.
2
Press REC LEVEL and
adjust the level.
SELECT the input to 2 tracks and adjust.
+
In MTR mode, you can record multiple tracks in
multiple passes. You can also send any input to any
track.
HINT:
1
[RECORDING STANDBY]
press.
Setting / Recording: Recording in STEREO and STAMINA mode
049
These are the steps to begin recording in STEREO or STAMINA mode.
1-02 Setting / Recording: Recording in STEREO and STAMINA mode
3
Adjust the recording
level of the input source.
4
[REC START]
press.
5
[REC FINISH]
press.
STEREO MODE TOP
2
Select an input
source and press.
light on
Using built-in microphones, press [MIC],
using external inputs press INPUT [1] and
INPUT [2].
light blinks
a new file
name here
light off
light on
[RECORDING DIRECTION]
5. Recording completes
1. Recording standby
2. Select the input source
3. Adjust the recording level of
the source
* Change the FILE setting.
• REC FORMAT,
• FILE NAME TYPE
* Use the recording functions.
AUTO REC/STOP, PRE REC,
REC LEVEL AUTO
*marks mean you can record without
those settings.
Confirmation of the mode.
(Stereo mode)
Recording
4. Start recording: Temporary
stop, Start recording again,
Put a mark
blinks
* Use METRONOME
The number
figures rotate.
The counter
returns back
to 0.
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
Setting / Recording: Recording on STEREO and STAMINA mode
050
In STEREO mode you can
record in 19 different file for-
mats using WAV and MP3.
Recording format must be
selected before recording of
a file begins.
HINT:
<REC FORMAT>
Recorded files are named
automatically. You can
choose from two formats:
<DEFAULT> and <DATE>.
<DEFAULT>
STE-×××
<DATE>
090531-×××
* The recording date is written.
The initial format is
<DEFAULT>
<FILE NAME> change
When the recording format
is WAV, you can mark your
file by pressing the [REC]
button while recording.
You can move swiftly to
the marked position during
playback. When you make
a temporary stop on WAV
FILE, the mark will be placed
at the stop position.
MARK
While recording and playback, no <REC FORMAT> change
nor FILE NAME TYPE change is possible.
NOTE:
Press
light blinks
[TEMPORARY STOP]
Counter doesn’t return to 0.
blinks
Press
light on
[RECORDING AGAIN]
You can start recording from
the position you stopped on
the same file.
<PRE REC>
Ref.
<AUTO REC>
<REC LEVEL AUTO>
<METRONOME>
P.079
Mark setting
P.096
P.065
P.070
P.067
<FILE NAME>
P.052
<REC FORMAT>
P.051
Setting / Recording: Recording format <REC FORMAT>
051
Choose recording file settings <REC FORMAT> before recording.
VARIETY OF WAV FILES
Formats are: 44.1/48/96 kHz indicates the sampling
rate of the analog-to-digital conversion. 16/24-bit
indicates the bit depth of the analog-to-digital con-
version.
The larger the number, the higher the sound quality,
but the files that are created are larger as well.
The WAV files recorded on STEREO/4CH/STAMINA
mode correspond to BWF (Broadcast Wave Format)
and include marks and production date.
VARIETY OF MP3
Select the bit rate which indicates information
volume per minute. The bigger the number, the low-
er the rate of compression and the higher the sound
quality. The higher compression MP3 will occupy
less space on an SD card
VBR (Variable Bit Rate) means the bit rate (record-
ing quality) is automatically adjusted based on input
information.
HINT:
1-03 Setting / Recording: Recording format <REC FORMAT>
How to use WAV and MP3 format
• The WAV FILES with no compression are used for
high quality sound recording. Because data is not
compressed, the volume of the file will increase
compare to MP3 format.
• MP3 FILES decrease the sound quality because of
data compression, but are useful to save SD card
capacity and to record much more sounds.
NOTE:
1
Press.
3
Select <REC FORMAT> and press.
2
Select <REC> and press.
4
Select one and press.
default;
WAV44.1 kHz/16bit.
REC FORMAT
STEREO mode
WAV
44.1kHz/16bit
44.1kHz/24bit
48kHz/16bit
48kHz/24bit
96kHz/16bit
96kHz/24bit
MP3
48kbps
56kbps
64kbps
80kbps
96kbps
112kbps
128kbps
160kbps
192kbps
224kbps
256kbps
320kbps
VBR
4CH mode
WAV
44.1kHz/16bit
44.1kHz/24bit
48kHz/16bit
48kHz/24bit
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
"Short cut"
Pressing TRACK
on the top screen.
When recording, a file name is automatically assigned. To change that, take the following steps.
Setting / Recording: File name <FILE NAME>
052
1-04 Setting / Recording: File name <FILE NAME>
You can set the DATE type only on STEREO
mode.
You can use other file names on STEREO
and MTR mode. Those setting is operated on
<FILE RENAME>
NOTE:
1
Press.
3
Select <FILE NAME> and press.
2
Select <REC> and press.
The initial notation
is <DEFAULT>
4
Select and press.
File Name
STEREO mode:
<DEFAULT>
STE-×××.wav (mp3) : 'STE-'3 figures, extension
* <MONO MIX> setting
MONO-×××.wav(mp3) : 'MONO' 3 figures, extension
<DATE> 090531-×××.wav(mp3) : year, date yymmdd-3 figures, extension
4CH mode:
No change
4CH-×××M.wav
Record file of the built-in microphones: '4CH-' 3 figures 'M' extension
4CH-×××I.wav
Record file of the external input: '4CH-' 3 figures 'I' extension
MTR mode:
STEREO FILE
MONO FILE
TRK1-××.wav : 'TRK' track number- 2 figures, extension
* On stereo tracks put the track number like [1] [2] using L and R.
Ref.
<FILE RENAME>
P.109
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
1
[RECORDING STANDBY]
press.
Setting / Recording: Recording on 4CH mode
053
This is the method to record 4 channel stereo sounds coming from the built-in mic and the external
input jack.
1-05 Setting / Recording: Recording on 4CH mode
3
Adjust the recording level
of the input sources.
4
[START RECORDING]
press.
5
[COMPLETE RECORDING]
press.
STEREO
MODE TOP
2
[Adjust the recording level]
Select the input sources and
press.
light on
* When you use the built-in microphones:
select [MIC]
Connection from outside:
INPUT [1] and [2]
light blinks
a new file
name here
light off
* Use the recording functions: •
AUTO REC/STOP
• PRE REC
• REC LEVEL AUTO
1. Recording standby.
2. Select the input source.
3. Adjust the recording level of
the source.
* Use the METRONOME
5. Recording completes.
Recording operation.
4. Start recording
• temporary stop
• record again
• put a mark on a file.
Change to 4CH mode
*You can record skipping this step.
light on
or
blinks
The number
figures rotate.
Counter
returns back
to 0.
* Change the FILE setting.
• REC FORMAT
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
[RECORDING DIRECTION]
Setting / Recording: Recording on 4CH mode
054
HINT:
Mark
While the recording format is WAV,
if you press [REC] button during
recording operation, the mark is
put on the file and you can move
swiftly to the marked position
during playback.
When you pause, that becomes
the mark position.
While recording and playback, no <REC FORMAT> is
possible.
NOTE:
Mode change
P.038
Press.
light blinks
Press.
light on
[RECORDING AGAIN]
[TEMPORARY STOP]
Continue recording from the
position stopped on the same file.
Counter doesn’t return back to 0.
blinks
FILE NAME
On 4CH mode the input from
the built-in and the external
microphones is saved separately
as STEREO WAV FILE.
Those 2 files are always
administered as one pair and
named as the following depending
on the input:
[MIC] file: 4CH×××M.wav
INPUT [1] [2] file: 4CH×××I.wav
On screen 2 files noted 'M/I' at
one time.
* You cannot change the file name.
<REC FORMAT> CHANGE
If you want change, operate before
recording.
<PRE REC>
Ref.
<AUTO REC>
<REC LEVEL AUTO>
<METRONOME>
P.079
Mark setting
P.096
P.065
P.070
P.067
<FILE NAME>
P.052
<REC FORMAT>
P.051
file name
Setting / Recording: Recording in MTR mode
055
Using multiple tracks, you can combine mono and stereo recordings.
1-06-1 Setting / Recording: Recording in MTR mode
[RECORDING DIRECTION]
* This means you can record without this setting.
Change to MTR mode
Create a new PROJECT.
Record the second track
Complete recording
Recording Standby
Record the first track.
Select the [REC] mode
Start recording
1
Press.
3
Select either <OVERWRITE> or
<ALWAYS NEW> and press.
2
Select <REC MODE>
and press.
Change to <REC MODE>, <OVERWRITE/ ALWAYS NEW>
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
Temporary Stop
Re-start
<OVERWRITE> and SAVE.
* Setting up PUNCH IN/OUT
* Use the METRONOME
* Set up the EFFECT
<ALWAYS NEW>.
* Use the METRONOME
* Set up the EFFECT
Make setting (mix)
• TRACK MENU setting
Adjust the track
• LEVEL • PAN
Make setting (mix)
• TRACK MENU setting
Adjust the track
• LEVEL • PAN
Select the track to record
• Select the input source
• Adjust the recording level of
the source
Select the track to record
• Select the input source
• Adjust the recording level of
the source
Setting / Recording: Recording in MTR mode
056
Only one recording track Two recording tracks
1. Input source comes from either INPUT [1] or INPUT [2].
INPUT [1] or [2] TRACK Track 1 or 3
Track 2 or 4
INPUT [1] or [2]
The same signals are sent to both tracks.
1. Input source comes from either INPUT [1] or INPUT [2].
2. The input source comes from either [MIC] or INPUT [1] [2].
Track 1 or 3Built-in microphone L
Track 2 or 4Built-in microphone R
Track 1 or 3INPUT [1]
Track 2 or 4INPUT [2]
or
2. Input sources come from both [MIC]s or INPUT [1] & [2].
Recording is created by mixing signals from both sources
Built-in microphone L
Built-in microphone R
+
TRACK
or
INPUT [1]
INPUT [2]
+
TRACK
About INPUT SOURCE and TRACK
Setting / Recording: Recording <OVER WRITE> in MTR mode
057
You can select from two recording modes.
Using the <OVERWRITE> mode, you can overwrite new sounds on the existing file.
1-06-2 Setting / Recording: Recording <OVER WRITE> in MTR mode
1
Select the TRACK.
The selected
‘TRACK’ light on.
Counter won’t be reset to 0 when
using.
2
Press.
3
[START RECORDING]
press.
You can get back to the beginning of the file with the REW button. This will allow
you to listen to what you’ve just recording by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button.
Counter doesn’t return back to 0.
4
[STOP RECORDING]
press.
Choose the appropriate
settings for your application
Input setting � P.055
Recording functions … P.059−
displays input level
light on
light on
light off
MTR MODE
TOP
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
In ALWAYS NEW, a new file is made whenever it records.
1-06-3 Setting / Recording: Recording <ALWAYS NEW> in MTR mode
1
Select the TRACK.
The selected
TRACK light on.
Counter won’t be reset to 0 when using.
2
Press.
Setting / Recording: Recording <ALWAYS NEW> in MTR mode
058
3
[START RECORDING]
press.
The PLAY/PAUSE button will allow you to listen back to the recorded file.
Counter return back to 0.
4
[STOP RECORDING]
press.
displays input level
light on
or
Light blinks
light off
MTR MODE
TOP
blink
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
Choose the appropriate
settings for your application
Input setting � P.055
Recording functions … P.059−
Setting / Recording: TRACK MENU in MTR mode
059
This is an exclusive menu available only in MTR mode to set a track.
Link tracks together, create a stereo track, or you can create a special setting for output effects.
1-07 Setting / Recording: TRACK MENU in MTR mode
Select TRACK MENU
1
On the top screen select
'TRACK MENU ICON' and
press.
TRACK MENU icon
Select a target project and start ……P.119
HINT:
Set the balance of Left and Right position of the tracks
Setting value: L100 _ C _ R100
Default: C (Center)
PAN
HINT
Set the output level of a track
Setting value: Mute, −48.0dB _ +12.0dB
Default: 0.0dB
LEVEL
currently selecting track
TRACK MENU
file names allocated to tracks
Adjust the output level of a track
Set the value and press.
Select <LEVEL> and press.
fader Icon changes
Select <PAN> and press.
Adjust the output pan of a track
Set the value and press.
pan Icon
changes
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
Setting / Recording: TRACK MENU in MTR mode
060
Select <KARAOKE> and press.
Setting <KARAOKE>
Set the value and press.
HINT:
Setting stereo link on creates a stereo track from tracks
1 and 2 or 3 and 4. Setting stereo link off creates a mono
track. Setting value: ON/OFF Default: OFF
STEREO LINK
Select <FILE> and press.
Allocate les to a track
Select the <FILE> to be
allocated and press.
Display for the file list available
to allocate with corresponding
file style.
• You can only playback a mono file on 'MONO TRACK' and
a stereo file on 'STEREO TRACK'.
When <STEREO LINK> is turned on, no file will be
assigned to the track, and "NO DATA" will be displayed.
• When you change from 'ON' to 'OFF', the setting of <PAN>
returns to the previous one.
When you change from 'OFF' to 'ON', the setting of
<LEVEL> and <PAN> return to 'DEFAULT'.
NOTE:
• You cannot record on the <KARAOKE> track.
When the <STEREO LINK> turns on automatically with a
monaural track setting, it turns to "NO DATA" condition.
When the <KARAOKE> track has been set, you cannot
make the other tracks <KARAOKE>.
NOTE:
Setting for <STEREO LINK>,
<FILE> and <KARAOKE> are
not available during recording,
playback and also when
tracks are armed.
NOTE:
HINT:
You can only use KARAOKE setting on one pair of stereo
tracks; either 1 and 2 or 3 and 4. In KARAOKE mode, you
can set KEY CONTROL and CENTER CANCEL operations.
Setting value: ON/OFF Default: OFF
Select <STEREO LINK> and press.
Setting <STEREO LINK>
Set the value and press.
The display of
'LEVEL METER'
changes 'STEREO'.
When change the
format, the display
says "NO DATA".
Only on MTR MODE
2
Select <FILE> and press.
Setting / Recording: Re-recording, <PUNCH IN/OUT> automatic
061
This function, <PUNCH IN/OUT>, allows you to partially re-record a recorded file.
Here we explain how to start <PUNCH IN> and end <PUNCH OUT> automatically.
1-08-1 Setting / Recording: Re-recording, <PUNCH IN/OUT> automatic
Allocate les to a track
Set the recording start position, <PUNCH IN>
3
Select any desirable <FILE> and press.
4
Press[START PLAYBACK].
Icon interchanges
6
Find the desirable position for ‘PUNCH IN’
and press.
5
Select PUNCH IN _ PUNCH OUT ICON and press.
PUNCH IN / PUNCH
OUT icon
1
On the top screen select
'TRACK MENU ICON' and press.
TRACK MENU icon
Change from <REC MODE>
to <OVERWRITE> …………P.055
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
Setting / Recording: Re-recording, <PUNCH IN/OUT> automatic
062
You can set the position for <PUNCH IN / OUT> while
stopped by using the counter. First set each time and move
the cursor to <PUNCH IN / OUT>, and then press [DIAL].
During <PUNCH OUT> _ Step 7-, if you press [DIAL]
again, all the setting will be cancelled.
HINT:
Appointing the time
using a counter
P.102
Ref.
Set the recording end position, <PUNCH OUT>
7
Press the desirable position for
‘PUNCH OUT’.
The PUNCH OUT setting
confirmed
When the track reaches the PUNCH
IN’ point, the REC light will turn on,
recording will start.
[1] When the track reaches the
‘PUNCH OUT’ point, the light will
blink and recording will stop.
[1] When in punch in / out mode,
the light is on during recording and
blinks during record standby.
PUNCH OUT
PUNCH OUT
Start Stop
the practical re-recording parts
PLAY
PLAY
REC
Re-recording
10
Press TRACK [1] [PLAYBACK _ RECORDING].
Rewind the file to the head
(Counter: 0) or to the position to
start re-recording ‘PUNCH IN’.
8
9
Press TRACK [1], Recording Standby.
+
Setting available on MTR
mode and <OVERWRITE>
recording.
NOTE
Only on MTR MODE
2
Select <FILE> and press.
Setting / Recording: Re-recording, <PUNCH IN/OUT> manual
063
Using [OVERWRITE] recording operation in MTR mode, you can manually punch in and out. Press [REC] button
during playback, from that pressed position you can start re-recording.
1-08-2 Setting / Recording: Re-recording, <PUNCH IN/OUT> manual
Allocate les to a track
点滅
light on
Playback
3
Select any desirable <FILE> and press.
1
On the top screen select
'TRACK MENU ICON' and press.
5
Press [START PLAYBACK].
4
Press [RECORDING STANDBY].
Change from <REC MODE>
to <OVERWRITE> …………P.055
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
Setting / Recording: Re-recording, <PUNCH IN/OUT> manual
6
Performance (Not recording).
8
Performance (Recording).
9
Press [FINISH RECORDING].
PLAY PLAY
REC
RECORDING START
FINISH RECORDING
Start Stop
Re-recording
Re-recording (Manual <PUNCH IN/OUT>)
064
light on
light on
7
Press [START RECORDING].
10
Press [PLAYBACK FINISH].
light off
light on
Only on MTR MODE
Recording function <AUTO REC>
065
The H4n can detect when the input level surpasses your predetermined level, and can automatically start recording from the recording standby position.
2-01-1 Recording function <AUTO REC>
You cannot use this setting
during recording and playback.
You cannot use this function
together with <REC LEVEL
AUTO>, <PRE REC> and
<PRE COUNT>.
NOTE:
1
Press.
4
[START LEVEL SETTING]
Select <START LVL> and press.
3
Select <AUTO REC> and press.
2
Select <REC> and press.
While <AUTO REC> operation
is on, the display of “Wait for
Signal” appears during recording
standby. That watches whether
the present input level goes
over the recording start level.
Display of “Wait for Signal”
Start level
Present input level
Pressing the [MENU] button long
for two seconds, start to operate
from the top screen of the MODE.
6
Select<ON/OFF> and press.
7
Select<ON>and press.
5
Adjust the level.
Set the input level to start recording
automatically.
During “wait for signal” you can
also start recording manually by
pressing the REC button.
HINT:
Recording function <AUTO REC STOP>
066
When <AUTO REC> is on and recording, the H4n will automatically stop recording when the input level goes below a predetermined level.
2-01-2 Recording function <AUTO REC STOP>
You cannot use this
function during recording
and playback.
• When <AUTO REC STOP>
is on, you can finish
recording with pressing
[STOP] button.
NOTE:
1
Press.
2
Select <REC> and press.
3
Select <AUTO REC> and press.
4
[STOP LEVEL SETTING]
Select <STOP LVL> and Press.
5
Adjust the level.
6
Select <AUTO STOP> and press.
7
Select the time setting.
Select from 1-5 seconds to stop
recording after the signals have be-
come lower than the STOP LEVEL.
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
When<[AUTO REC STOP>
is on, ‘STOP LEVELdisplay
appears during recording.
Stop level
Present input level
Set the input level at which
recording will stop
HINT:
Recording function <PRE REC>
067
The <PRE REC> setting can be initialized by pressing the [REC] button, automatically adding the
previous 2 seconds to your recording.
2-02 Recording function <PRE REC>
• You cannot use this setting during recording and playback.
When recording on 96 kHz, 4CH mode, the maximum
PRE REC time is one second.
• You cannot use this function together with AUTO REC and
PRE COUNT.
NOTE
1
Press.
4
Select <ON> and press.
2
Select <REC> and press.
3
Select <PRE REC> and press.
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
In PRE REC mode the H4n will pre-record audio two sec-
onds before the record button is pressed.
HINT
Recording function <LO CUT>
068
The <LO CUT> filter setting allows you to eliminate wind or blowing noises.
2-03 Recording function <LO CUT>
You can Select the <LO CUT> filter among eleven
frequencies, such as OFF, 80, 98, 115, 133, 150, 168,
185, 203, 220, and 237 Hz. When selecting higher
numbers, you should verify the outcome before recording.
• The smaller the number, the lower the cut-off frequency.
.
HINT:
1
Press.
4
Select the setting input source.
2
Select <INPUT> and press.
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
3
Select <LO CUT>and Press.
5
Select the cutoff frequency.
Recording function <COMP/LIMIT>
069
The <COMP / LIMIT> setting can compensate for volume differences. For each input source, low
level input signals are lifted up and high level input signals are controlled down when recording.
2-04 Recording function <COMP/LIMIT>
1
Press.
3
Select <COMP/LIMIT> and press.
4
Select the setting input source.
5
Select the setting target.
HINT:
OFF
Compressor and Limiter are off
COMP1 (GENERAL)
Standard compressor
The compressor
can compress
higher level sounds
and raise the level.
COMP2 (VOCAL)
Compressor suitable for vocal
COMP3 (DRUM)
Compressor suitable for drum and
percussion
LIMIT1 (GENERAL)
Standard limiter
The limiter can
compress when
the input signals go
over the fixed level
LIMIT2 (CONCERT)
Limiter suitable for ‘live’
LIMIT3 (STUDIO)
Limiter suitable for ‘studio’ recording
2
Select <INPUT> and press.
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
Recording function <REC LEVEL AUTO>
070
This function automatically sets the level for recording.
2-05 Recording function <REC LEVEL AUTO>
When <REC LEVEL AUTO> is used, the unit automatically
determines the recording levels using the signal present dur-
ing recording standby. If the volume surpasses 6dB during
recording, the input level is automatically adjusted with the
new level displayed on the screen for two seconds.
HINT:
Display when
recording standby
Display when -6dB is exceeded while recording
• You cannot use this function together with <AUTO REC>.
• You cannot use this setting during recording and playback.
NOTE:
STEREO MODE 4CH MODE
Present input level
1
Press.
2
Select <INPUT> and press.
3
Select <LEVEL AUTO>and press.
4
Select <ON>
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
Recording function <MONITOR>
071
Turning on the MONITOR function allows you to monitor input signals at all times.
2-06 Recording function <MONITOR>
You cannot monitor the input sound through the built-in
speaker.
NOTE:
1
Press.
2
Select <INPUT> and press.
3
Select <MONITOR> and press.
4
Select <ON> and press.
You can always monitor the input source through [LINE/
PHONE MINI STEREO OUT] during recording standby.
HINT:
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and
start operation from the top
screen.
Recording function <MONO MIX>
072
Engaging <MONO MIX> blends the left and right signals down to mono then records dual-mono to each left and right channel.
2-07 Recording function <MONO MIX>
The name of the recorded file making <MONO MIX> valid
is “MONO-xxx”
You cannot use this function together with <MS STEREO
MATRIX>.
• You cannot use this setting during recording and playback.
NOTE:
1
Press.
2
Select <INPUT> and press.
4
Select <ON> and press.
3
Select <MONO MIX> and press.
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
Recording function <MS STEREO MATRIX>
073
This function enables you to convert the stereo microphone signals when using a MID/SIDE recording configuration.
2-08 Recording function <MS STEREO MATRIX>
<ON / OFF>
Make the setting <ON/OFF> of
<MS STEREO MATRIX>.
<MID LEVEL>
<MID>is a directional microphone receiving
the recording targets.
Setting value: MUTE, −48.0 _ +12.0dB
Default: +0.0dB
1
Press.
2
Select <INPUT> and press.
3
Select <MS MATRIX> and press.
4
Make each setting accordingly.
Select
Select
Select
Adjust
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
Recording function <MS STEREO MATRIX>
074
You cannot use this function
together with <MONO MIX>.
NOTE:
<SIDE LEVEL>
A bi-directional microphone <SIDE> and
<MID> are perpendicular each other.
Setting value: MUTE, −48.0 _
+
12.0dB
Default: +0.0dB
<SOURCE>
Enable to select what input is effective.
(Only on 4CH mode)
<CH SETTING>
Allocate <MID> inputs and <SIDE>
inputs between
L-ch (INPUT [1]) and R-ch (INPUT [2]).
Select
Adjust
Select
Select
Select
Select
Tuner <TUNER (CHROMATIC) >
075
The H4n features a tuner with multiple tuning modes.
3-01-1 Tuner <TUNER (CHROMATIC) >
Not available during recording and playback.
NOTE:
The input source signals selected at the present become
the tuning target.
Operating under 4CH mode, at Step 4 select <INPUT>
and select the input source, and then continue to steps 5.
HINT:
1
Press.
2
Select <TOOL> and press.
3
Select <TUNER> and press.
4
Select <CHROMATIC> and press.
Low
The name of the [NOTE] shows the
nearest one to the input signals.
The indicator shows the input signals are higher or lower than the
‘NOTE’ described below.
Both marks light on when the inputs signals match the ‘NOTE’.
These dots show how
much gaps exist between
the input signals and the
indicated NOTE.
High
5
Tuning.
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
Ref.
Relationship between string numbers and notes
P.078
Display of tuning
Tuner, all other <TUNER>
076
Aside from CHROMATIC, there are other tuning modes such as GUITAR, BASS, OPEN A, OPEN D, OPEN E, OPEN G and DADGAD.
3-01-2 Tuner, all other <TUNER>
1
Press.
2
Select <TOOL> and press.
3
Select <TUNER> and press.
4
Select the tuning mode and press.
5
Tuning.
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
String number currently selected.
You can [DIAL] and select.
The indicator shows the input signals are higher or lower than the
‘NOTE’ described below. Both marks light on when the input signals
match the ‘NOTE’.
These dots show how
much gaps between the
input signals and the
indicated NOTE.
High
Low
Not available during recording and playback.
NOTE:
The input source signals selected at the present become
the tuning target.
Operating under 4CH mode, at Step 4 select <INPUT>
and select the input source, and then continue to steps 5.
HINT:
Ref.
Relationship between string numbers and notes
P.078
Display of tuning
This function allows you to calibrate the tuner.
3-01-3 Tuner <TUNER (CALIB) >
• The initial setting is 440Hz.
• You can make any setting per 1Hz from 435Hz to 445Hz.
HINT:
Not available during recording and playback.
NOTE:
1
Press.
2
Select <TOOL> and press.
3
Select <TUNER> and press.
4
Select <CALIB> press.
5
Select frequency numbers.
Tuner <TUNER (CALIB) >
077
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
The <TUNER> operation
up to here is in common.
Tuner <TUNER (INPUT) >
078
In 4CH mode you can select the input source for the tuner.
3-01-4 Tuner <TUNER (INPUT) >
4
Select <INPUT> and press.
5
Select input source and press.
Tuning display
HINT:
Not available during recording and playback.
NOTE:
When tuning is low
When tuning is high
No input sound (chromatic)
Tuner type
String number/ note name
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
GUITAR E B G D A E B
BASS G D A E B
OPEN A E C# A E A E
OPEN D D A F# D A D
OPEN E E B G# E B E
OPEN G D B G D G D
DADGAD D A G D A D
Tuner type and code
TUNER
…P.075
Only on 4CH MODE
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
Metronome <METRONOME>
079
The metronome has other convenient functions such as click, pre-count, tempo, sound, etc.
3-02 Metronome <METRONOME>
<CLICK>
This setting turns the metronome on or off dur-
ing recording, playback or both. This setting
must be made before recording or playback.
<PRE COUNT>
Set the count number just before the
beginning of recording. Setting is impossible
when <PRE REC> and <AUTO REC> is ON.
Select
SelectSelect
Select
Select beat.
Select among OFF,1-8 beat
and SPECIAL.
Count of <SPECIAL>
OFF
/
--Recording / Playback
---Only during recording
---Only during playback
1
Press.
2
Select <TOOL> and press.
3
Select <METRONOME>and press.
4
Make each setting selection.
Select conditions
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
Metronome <METRONOME>
080
<TEMPO>
Set the metronome speed.
Adjust
Select
default: 120.0.
<SOUND>
Set the metronome tone.
Select
Select
default: bell sound.
<PATTERN>
Set the pattern of the metronome.
Select
Select
default: 4/4.
<LEVEL>
Set for the volume of the metronome.
Select
Select
You can set between 40.0
and 250.0 BPM, per 0.1.
You can select among BELL,
CLICK, STICK, COWBELL
and HI-Q.
You can select among 0/4
(no accent), 1/4_ 8/4, and 6/8.
You can select among eleven
levels.
The metronome starts at the beginning of recording and playback. If you
start in the middle of a song or track, the metronome beats may not be in
sync with the song.
NOTE:
All about EFFECT
081
Brief outline about how to use <EFFECT>, its flow, input and output
3-03-1 All about EFFECT
[Flow of the EFFECT]
Change of the mode (MTR mode)
P.038
Recording
P.055
#1 Use <EFFECT>
Use the pre-set patch as it is
P.083
#2 Edit the patch <EDIT>
Select the pre-set that’s closest to your desired sound.
Edit the modules
Adjust the level of the patch Change the name of the patch
Store the contents of editing : <STORE>
P.088
Adjust the parameter
Select modules
<PRE AMP>
<EFX>
#3 Import the patch <IMPORT>
Select the mode
Import one <EACH>
Import all <ALL>
P.089
P.139
P.085
P.086
P.087 P.087
All about EFFECT
082
About input and output of [EFFECT]
You can use EFFECT in MTR mode for mono or stereo signals. The flow of signals will
change corresponding to the input sources and recording tracks.
2. Input source comes from either [MIC] or INPUT [1] [2]
TRACK
Built-in MIC L or INPUT [1]
Built-in MIC R or INPUT [2]
+ +
EFFECT
PRE AMP EFX
1. Input source comes from either INPUT [1] or [2]
TRACK
+
EFFECT
PRE AMP EFX
INPUT [1] or [2]
Two recording
tracks:
One recording
track:
1. Input source comes from either INPUT [1] or [2]
2. Input source comes from either [MIC] or INPUT [1] [2]
TRACK
TRACK
+
EFFECT
PRE AMP EFX
TRACK
TRACK
EFFECT
PRE AMP EFX
INPUT [1] or [2]
Built-in MIC L or INPUT [1]
Built-in MIC R or INPUT [2]
Only on MTR MODE
4
Select No. : PATCH NAME and press.
1
Press.
2
Press <EFFECT> and press.
3
Press <ON> and press.
Effect <EFFECT>
083
3-03-2 Effect <EFFECT>
PATCH
Effects module settings are
saved as a ‘patch’.
60 patches are available
and 50 of them have been
programmed.
NOTE:
Using the EFFECT made up of 2 modules in MTR mode, you can add various effects to the input signals.
Ref.
P.146
patch list
P.145
6
Pressing [MENU] for more
than two seconds returns
you to the top screen.
When EFFECT is on, display
will show off.
IMPORT: Carry in a PATCH from
the other PROJECT
PATCH NUMBER: PATCH NAME.
EDIT: Create a new PATCH,
Edit a PATCH.
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
5
Select PATCH and press.
Only on MTR MODE
Effect <EDIT>, patch edit
084
You can create your own patch by combining effects and adjusting the parameter settings.
3-03-3 Effect <EDIT>, patch edit
5
Select the desired sound No.
:PATCH NAME and press.
6
Select <EDIT> and press.
7
Select the PARAMETER which
you want to change and press.
EDIT MENU
<PRE AMP>
PRE AMP module contains
guitar and bass amp model-
ing effects.
<EFX>
EFX module contains modu-
lation, chorus and delay ef-
fects.
<LEVEL>
Adjust PATCH level.
<STORE>
Save the set the PATCH.
<RENAME>
Change the PATCH NAME.
Only on MTR MODE
Effect <EDIT (PRE AMP) >, editing PRE AMP modules
085
You can edit the PATCH using PRE SET EFFECT.
3-03-4 Effect <EDIT (PRE AMP) >, editing PRE AMP modules
ZNR ICON
EFFECT TYPE: SET THE AMP TYPE
CABINET.EQ.LEVEL. ETC.
PRE AMP MODULE CONDITION
ON
 
/
 
OFF
ICON
7
Select <PRE AMP>and press.
8
Press <ON/OFF> and PRE AMP
module turns on.
ADJUST PARAMETER
Select the desired PATCH and edit it....P084
ADJUST PRE AMP module
9
Select editing PARAMETER
and press.
Ref.
PRE AMP module PARAMETER
P.139
Only on MTR MODE
Effect <EDIT (EFX) >, editing EFX modules
Edit the patch by selecting from various parameters that correspond closest to your desired effect.
3-03-5 Effect <EDIT (EFX) >, editing EFX modules
Select the nearest image PATCH and edit it....P084
ADJUST EFX module
9
Select editing PARAMETER
and press.
8
Press <ON/OFF> and EFX
module turns on.
7
Select <EFX> and press.
086
EFFECT TYPE: SET THE EFX
VARIOUS PARAMETERS
PRE AMP MODULE CONDITION
ON
 
/
 
OFF
ICON
Ref.
EFX module PARAMETER
P.141
To select PRE AMP and EFX
modules, make setting after
changing the module status
ON.
Default: When a module
is OFF, no parameters or
settings are shown.
When OFF, you cannot select
modules.
HINT:
Only on MTR MODE
Effect <EDIT (LEVEL/RENAME) >
Adjust the levels of the patch and change the name.
3-03-6 Effect <EDIT (LEVEL/RENAME) >
Select <LEVEL> and press.
Change the number and
press.
Select <STORE> to save
the patch. To return to the
top without saving the edit/
change, hit MENU.
NOTE:
EFFECT
EDIT
…P.084
LEVEL RENAME
087
1
2
Select <RENAME> and
press.
1
Change the PATCH name
and press.
2
Select <OK> and press.
3
Only on MTR MODE
Effect <EDIT (STORE) >
088
Select not <STORE>.
(not stored)
Selecting “YES” will overwrite
the current patch. To save
without overwriting an exist-
ing patch, select an empty
patch during STORE opera-
tion. Patch changes are only
stored for the current project.
10
Select <STORE> and press.
11
Select the ‘PATCH No.’
where to save and press.
12
Select <EXECUTE> and press.
NOTE:
The items you edited have ‘ED’ display and confirmed by
<STORE>operation.
3-03-7 Effect <EDIT (STORE) >
EFFECT
EDIT
…P.084
STORE
Only on MTR MODE
Confirmed <STORE>.
Effect <IMPORT>, taking in a patch from another PROJECT
089
You can apply the edited and saved EFFECT PATCH, used in other project to the current PROJECT.
3-03-8 Effect <IMPORT>,
taking in a patch from another PROJECT
1
Press <IMPORT> from
the <EFFECT> screen.
3
Select your desired mode
and press.
2
Select <MODE> and press.
<ALL> read in all patches
4
Select PROJECT
and press.
SELECTED EFFECT...P.083<EFFECT>
5
Select <NEXT> and press.
6
Select <YES> and press.
All the patch selected at
step 4 are now read in to
the present project.
3-03-8 Effect <IMPORT>,
taking in a patch from another PROJECT
Effect <IMPORT>, taking in a patch from another PROJECT
090
<EACH> import one patch
When pressing the
<IMPORT>, “No Other
Project!” display will
appear when there is
no PROJECT.
NOTE:
HINT:
Read in MODE
Read in PROJECT
Start importing
current PROJECT
Selected PROJECT
8
Select <YES> and press.
5
Select <NEXT> and press.
6
Select an import patch and press.
7
Select which patch you want
to import to the present
project and press.
The patch selected at step6 is now
imported to the present project.
Only on MTR MODE
A sing-along machine <KARAOKE> preparation
091
Create spontaneous music files and convert them into KARAOKE form, then record vocals or additional guitar sounds over those files.
3-04-1 A sing-along machine <KARAOKE> preparation
KARAOKE track preparation Allocate an optional le on to KARAOKE track
1
Select TRACK MENU icon and press.
2
Select <KARAOKE> and press.
3
Select <ON> and press.
4
Select TRACK MENU icon and press.
5
Select <FILE> and press.
6
Select an optional file and press.
[Flow of the KARAOKE]
[KARAOKE OPERATION]
4. Connect the microphone
5. Make the setting for the
recording tracks
6. Make 'RECORDING' on.
• Playback
• Recording
[Setting KARAOKE]
(Prepare tracks for the Karaoke)
1. Select 'TRACK MENU ICON' and
open the 'TRACK MENU'
2. Make <KARAOKE> on.
3. Allocate files.
[Preparation]
Prepare the stereo files for the
background
Create a new project for
“Karaoke”
………P.118
Import the file to the project
• Copy the file to the project folder
……P.039
• Use <MOVE> function……P.117
[Adjustment of the Karaoke tracks]
• LEVEL
• CENTER CANCEL
• KEY
• FINE·FINE
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
A sing-along machine <KARAOKE> preparation
092
Change the KEY of KARAOKE track
Continue to the next page
The contents of KARAOKE
TRACK are different from a
general TRACK MENU.
HINT:
(LEVEL)
(CNT CANCEL)
(KEY)
(FINE)
(FILE)
(KARAOKE)
Make CENTER CANCELATION of the KARAOKE track
10
Select TRACK MENU icon
and press.
7
Select TRACK MENU icon
and press.
8
Select <CNT CANCEL> and press.
9
Convert that into <ON> and press.
11
Select <KEY> and press.
12
Adjust and press.
Only on MTR MODE
A sing-along machine <KARAOKE> recording
093
3-04-2 A sing-along machine <KARAOKE> recording
You cannot use this function
together with <EFFECT>.
NOTE:
+
A slight adjustment of KARAOKE TRACK KEY.
1
Connect the microphone.
2
Select the track menu icon and press.
3
Press ‘PRACTICE’ (no recording).
[START RECORDING]
Press [REC] button and make
recording standby condition.
After that press [PLAY/PAUSE]
button to start recording.
Recording on KARAOKE
Ref.
<TRACK MENU>
P.059
14
Select <FINE> and press.
15
Make adjustment and press.
13
Select TRACK MENU icon
and press.
Press the INPUT button corresponding
to the connected input jack.
4
Only on MTR MODE
Playback : Playback files (stereo, 4ch and stamina modes)
094
Immediately after recording, you can playback the file by pressing the [PLAY/PAUSE] button.
If you prefer to call up the files for later playback, take the following steps.
4-01 Playback : Playback files
(stereo, 4ch and stamina modes)
1
Press.
2
Select <FILE> and press.
3
Select the targeted file
and press.
4
Select <SELECT> and press.
You should confirm the file name.
5
[START PLAYBACK]
Press.
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
• On the top screen you can move directly to Step 3,
just press TRACK [2] button.
If you press [PLAY/PAUSE] button after selecting
files, the selected file starts playback immediately.
• You can select files in the folder directly using [DIAL]
from the top screen.
HINT:
Ref.
<FILE SELECT>
P.104
"Short cut"
Pressing TRACK
on the top screen.
“Short cut”
You can select the
file in the folders
on the top screen.
Playback : <PLAY MODE>
095
Aside from general playback, you can also select
1) one file only playback, 2) repeat playback of one file, and 3) all files repeat playback.
4-02 Playback : <PLAY MODE>
You cannot use this setting during recording
and playback.
NOTE:
1
Press.
2
Select <PLAY MODE> and press.
3
Select a play mode and press.
PLAY ALL Playback all the files in the folder.
PLAY ONE Playback one file.
REPEAT ONE Playback repeat of one composition only.
REPEAT ALL Playback all files in the folder.
Select desirable mode.
4
[START PLAYBACK]
Press.
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
Playback : Setting marks
096
While operating file playback you can create marks at desired spots.
You can move easily to the spot during playback.
4-03 Playback : Setting marks
• Mark function is available only in case of WAV format.
• The maximum marks you can place in one file are 99.
• Once a mark has been created it cannot be deleted.
NOTE:
During playback operation,
press the [REC] button.
How to create marks
How to playback the marked file
FILE
Pressing [REC] button during recording, you can
create marks.
• You can recognize marks in the file in the <MARK LIST>.
HINT:
You can move to the marked position
pressing [FF] and [REW] buttons in the
files with marks.
Ref.
<MARK LIST>
P.115
Mark A
Current position
Mark B
Playback : <AB REPEAT>
097
4-04 Playback : <AB REPEAT>
The <AB REPEAT> repeat setting allows you to playback two points on the file repeatedly.
1
Press.
2
Select <TOOL> and press.
3
Select <AB REPEAT > and press.
4
[START PLAYBACK] Press.
point A moves.
5
[Set up point A] Press.
A mark is placed at point A, then mark B appears and moves until set
6
[Set up point B] Press.
Playback continues
repeatedly between the
indicated locations.
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
You can set point [A] and [B] while stopped.
HINT:
Playback : <AB REPEAT>
098
Caution:
When you move around in the file using [FF]
and [REW] buttons and whenever you press
the button for less than 2 seconds (quick
press), it will move to the next file. If there is
a mark, it will move to the marked point.
By pressing the [FF] and [REW] buttons for
more than 2 seconds you can move to a
desired point.
HINT:
After setting up A and B
points press the [REC] button,
you can cancel all settings.
During recording and playback,
you cannot make any settings
after Step 3 of <AB REPEAT>.
NOTE:
<AB REPEAT>
FIX/CLEAR of A & B point
STOP
PLAYBACK/TEMPORARY STOP of the file
Holding the key for more than one second,
operate wind-forward and rewind
Just press the button, and move back or
forward to the file
* However if there is a marker in a WAV file,
the button moves to the marking place.
or
Movable with
a long press.
1
Press.
2
Select <TOOL> and press.
3
Select <SPEED> and press.
Playback : <SPEED>
099
You can adjust playback speed of the file.
4-05 Playback : <SPEED>
You can move swiftly to this menu pressing TRACK [3] button on the top
screen of each mode.
You can set up playback speed between 50% and 150% with increments or
decrements of 5%. (Default; 100%)
• You can move the playback location using [FF] [REW] button.
HINT:
During recording and playback, you cannot make any settings after Step 3 of
<SPEED>.
NOTE:
5
[START PLAYBACK] Press.
or
4
Adjust playback speed.
You can set up playback
speed between 50% and
150% with increments or
decrements of 5%.
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
"Short cut"
Pressing TRACK
on the top screen.
Only on STEREO MODE
100
In 4CH mode you can use the mixer to adjust the playback LEVEL and PAN settings of two stereo files.
4-06 Playback : <MIXER>
Playback : <MIXER>
2
Select <MIXER> and
press.
1
Press.
<LEVEL> setting <PAN> setting
fader Icon
L 100 _ C _ R 100
Default; Center
MUTE
48.0dB_+12.0dB
Default; -0.0dB
after setting, confirm
with the icons
Press the [MENU] button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation
from the top screen.
the cursor setting the
parameter
Indicates if you are modifying
the MIC or Input tracks
name of parameter where the cursor
is positioned and its setting value
Only on 4CH MODE
pan pod Icon
Playback : Playback files (MTR mode)
101
There are various ways to playback in MTR mode: Create and record files separately,
assign them to tracks and play them back simultaneously.
4-07 Playback : Playback files (MTR mode)
Ref.
<TRACK MENU>
P.059
TRACK
1
2
3
4
Second time
recording
to a track
Initial recording
to a track
Next recording
to a track
PLAY
TRK1-00.wav
REC
REC
REC
REC
TRK1-00.wav
NO FILE NO FILE NO FILE
PLAYPLAYPLAYREC
TRK1-00.wav TRK2-00.wav TRK3-00.wav TRK4-00.wav
TRK2-00.wav
NO FILE
NO FILEPLAY
TRK3-00.wav
NO FILE
PLAYPLAY
TRK4-00.wav
PLAYPLAYPLAY
TRK2-00.wav TRK3-00.wav TRK4-00.wav
PLAYPLAYPLAY
The third recording
to a track
The last recording
to a track
PLAYPLAYPLAYPLAY
Guitar.wav Bass.wav TRK3-01.wav TRK4-01.wav
Playback 4 tracks
TRK1-01.wav
Playback
OVER WRITE
ALWAYS NEW
Press.
Press.
Press.
Press.
Press.
Press.
Press.
allocate random files
Only on MTR MODE
Playback : Appointing time with a counter
102
4-08 Playback : Appointing time with a counter
Using the counter, you can scroll to any desired point in a recording.
1
Select the counter
figures on the top
screen and press.
counter
HINT
time : minute : second : 1/1000 second
2
Set the time:
Select the figures according
to the appointing
hour / minute / second.
3
Change the figures and press.
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
Only on MTR MODE
Edit / Output : <FOLDER SELECT>
103
Select the folder that contains your targeted file.
You can call the <FOLDER SELECT> pressing TRACK
[1]button on the top screen.
HINT:
5-01 Edit / Output : <FOLDER SELECT>
1
Press.
• You cannot use this setting during recording and playback.
You can select any one separately among 10 folders in
STEREO/ STAMINA and 4CH mode.
NOTE:
2
Select <FOLDER> and press.
3
Select an optional folder and press.
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
present folder
"Short cut"
Pressing TRACK
on the top screen.
1
Press.
3
Select an optional file and press.
2
Select <FILE> and press.
Edit / Output : <FILE SELECT>
104
Selecting playback files from the file list.
5-02 Edit / Output : <FILE SELECT>
<FILE> operation to
here is the same
You can select files in the folder directly using [DIAL] from
the top screen.
You can move to step 3 <FILE SELECT> pressing TRACK [2]
button on the top screen.
HINT:
Verify the file name.
4
Select <SELECT> and press.
押し
トップ よ り
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
"Short cut"
Pressing TRACK
on the top screen.
Edit / Output : <FILE INFORMATION>
105
This function displays the selected file information.
5-03 Edit / Output : <FILE INFORMATION>
SELECTING THE FILES…P.104 <FILE SELECT>
4
Select <INFORMATION> and press.
NAME Name of the file
DATE
The recorded date of the file, or the renewal date when
it created by PC or other device.
FORMAT
The format of the file.
* On MTR Mode, display is either MONO or STEREO.
SIZE Capacity of the file. (kB or MB)
TIME The recording time of the file.
Edit / Output : <FILE DELETE>
106
Delete a selected file.
5-04 Edit / Output : <FILE DELETE>
Caution;
Once deleted, you cannot retrieve
the file.
NOTE:
4
Select <DELETE> and press.
5
Select <YES> and press.
SELECTING THE FILES…P.104 <FILE SELECT>
a deleting file
Delete all the files in the folders and projects.
SELECTING THE FILES…P.104 <FILE SELECT>
Once deleted, you cannot retrieve
the file.
NOTE:
Edit / Output : <FILE DELETE ALL>
107
5-05 Edit / Output : <FILE DELETE ALL>
5
Select <YES> and press.
4
Select <DELETE ALL> and press.
The name of the folder or
the project to delete files.
HINT:
Change the file name:
In MTR mode you can copy files. The copies are saved in the same project as the original files.
This function is useful when you want to preserve the original master copy.
Edit / Output : <FILE (COPY)>
108
5-06 Edit / Output : <FILE (COPY)>
1
Press.
3
Select your desired file and press.
2
Select <FILE> and press.
4
Select <COPY> and press.
Ref.
<FILE RENAME>
P.109
5
Select <EXECUTE> and press.
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
The default name given to copied files is “COPY-XXX”. You
can change that if necessary.
Only on MTR MODE
Edit / Output : <FILE RENAME>
109
In STEREO, MTR and STAMINA MODE, you can change the name of the file.
When recorded in 4CH MODE, the file names cannot be changed.
5-07 Edit / Output : <FILE RENAME>
4
Select <RENAME> and press.
SELECTING THE FILES…P.104 <FILE SELECT>
5
[Make change of each letter or number.]
Select and press.
select the letter to
be changed
press the [DIAL]
and then the letter
is reversed
8
Select <OK> and press.
6
[Input a letter or number.]
Select.
select the letter with [DIAL]
7
Press.
press the [DIAL] and then the
change is confirmed
Edit / Output : <FILE RENAME>
110
HINT:
Display when the file
name is over
12 characters.
When the name of the file
has more than 12 letters, a
triangle mark appears telling
letters available outside the
screen.
When converting letters,
follow the next order:
(space)!#$%&'()+,-01234
56789;=@ABCDEFGHIJ
KLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[
]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrst
uvwxyz{}˜
In case of two files with the
same name. The display
shows "This file name already
exists!", the screen returns
to the previous one and you
will need to create a different
name.
NOTE:
Edit / Output : <FILE MP3 ENCODE>
111
In STEREO MODE you can encode a WAV FILE into MP3 format at various bit rates.
5-08 Edit / Output : <FILE MP3 ENCODE>
SELECTING THE FILES…P.104 <FILE SELECT>
The name of the encode-completed file becomes
automatically the “Original file name.mp3”
You cannot have two files
with the same name. When
the screen says “The file
name already exists!”, select
<RENAME> and create a
different name.
HINT:
Bit rate that can be
selected unit : kbps
48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224,
256, 320, VBR
 
Default; 128 kbps
6
Select your desired bit rate and
press.
7
Select <EXECUTE> and press.
4
Select <MP3 ENCODE> and press.
5
Select <BIT RATE> and press.
Ref.
<FILE RENAME>
P.109
Only on STEREO MODE
Edit / Output : <FILE NORMALIZE>
112
This function automatically adjusts the volume level of a recorded file for enhanced sound quality
and audio consistency.
5-09 Edit / Output : <FILE NORMALIZE>
SELECTING THE FILES…P.104<FILE SELECT>
5
Select <YES> and press.
4
Select <NORMALIZE> and press.
<NORMALIZE> function is only available for files recorded in
WAV format
NOTE:
Edit / Output : <FILE STEREO ENCODE>
113
This function will mix down a 4CH file to a stereo file. The resulting files are stored in the folder in STEREO mode.
5-10 Edit / Output : <FILE STEREO ENCODE>
SELECTING THE FILES…P.104 <FILE SELECT>
ENABLE means to make setting effective.
DISABLE
means to inactivate setting, in other words mix
two files 1:1
Select <STEREO ENCODE>
4
Select <STEREO ENCODE>
and press.
Set up <MIXER>:
You should select to make MIXER
settings effective when you start encoding.
5
Select <MIXER> and press.
6
Select and press.
Ref.
<MIXER>
P.100
7
Select <SAVE IN> and press.
8
Select the <SAVE IN> folder and press.
Edit / Output : <FILE STEREO ENCODE>
114
Select <SAVE IN>
9
Select <EXECUTE>
and press.
EXECUTION
HINT:
You cannot have two files
with the same name. If the
screen says “File name exists!”,
select <RENAME> and set
up a different name.
The encoded files are stored
in the folder.
The file name automatically
given is the same as the one
on 4CH mode but M/I is
changed to MIX.
Select the folder on STEREO mode
to save the encoded files.
Ref.
<FILE RENAME>
P.109
Only on 4CH MODE
Edit / Output : <MARK LIST>
115
You can view the list of marks put in the WAV FILE.
5-11 Edit / Output : <MARK LIST>
SELECTING THE FILES…P.104 <FILE SELECT>
4
Select <MARK LIST> and
press.
This mark shows sounds
dropout happening.
The mark the user created.
When there are no marks on the required files, the
display will show "No Mark!".
HINT:
The H4n will place the mark on the
point automatically when sound
dropout happens during recording.
NOTE:
Setting the mark
P.096
When you transfer the recorded data to a SD card, sometimes the speed of
processing does not go in time and Sound dropout happens.
The speed of processing is different depend on mode, kind of <REC FORMAT>,
type of SD card, etc. If the processing work is light, Sound dropout hardly happens,
and when the work is heavy,
it often happens. In that case,
change <REC FORMAT> to
lighter.
Sound dropout (skipping) of a SD card
Ref.
P.051
STEREO MODE 4CH MODE
Heavy
p
q
Light
WAV96kHz/24bit
WAV96kHz/16bit
WAV48kHz/24bit
WAV44.1kHz/24bit
WAV48kHz/16bit
WAV44.1kHz/16bit
MP3
WAV48kHz/24bit
WAV44.1kHz/24bit
WAV48kHz/16bit
WAV44.1kHz/16bit
<REC FORMAT>
Edit / Output : <DIVIDE>
116
On STEREO MODE, you can divide files at any desired position.
5-12 Edit / Output : <DIVIDE>
SELECTING THE FILES…P.104 <FILE SELECT>
After the <DIVIDE> operation, there will be
2 files: the first portion will get [A] and the
second one will get [B] at the end of the file
name.
HINT:
4
Select <DIVIDE> and press.
6
[DIVIDE POSITION]
You should press at the
desirable dividing spot.
Operation of button on
<DIVIDE>
DIVIDE
PLAYBACK
or TEMPORARY
STOP of the file
Holding the button
for more than one
second ‘HOLD’.
WIND-FORWARD
and REWIND
Moves for
one second.
The marked file
moves to the
'MARK'.
(Just press)
5
[START PLAYBACK]
Press.
Up: the current position in the file.
Below: the current time in the file.
7
Select <Yes> and press.
Only on STEREO MODE
Edit / Output : <MOVE>
117
This function is used to move files to a different folder or mode.
5-13 Edit / Output : <MOVE>
Ref.
<FILE RENAME>
<NEW PROJECT>
SELECTING THE FILES…P.104 <FILE SELECT>
NOTE:
Only stereo files can move to
stereo folder. Monaural files
cannot move to the stereo fold-
ers.
Only 4CH files can move to
4CH folders.
Moving to the MTR project
you need 44.1 kHz/16bit for-
mat.
If you try to move the files in
the other format, the screen
says, “44.1 kHz/16 bit WAV
Format Only! ”.
MOVABLE FILE FORMAT
MOVE TO MTR FOLDER
To move to the folders on
MTR mode, the project folders
must be prepared. If there is
no project folder, The screen
says “No Project!”.
7
Select <NEXT> and press.
8
Select the moving
folder(project).
P.118
P.109
4
Select <MOVE> and press.
5
Select <MOVE TO> and
press.
6
Select the moving mode.
Edit / Output : <NEW PROJECT>
Here you can make a new project and adjust settings for AUDIO TRACK or EFFECT in MTR mode.
5-14 Edit / Output : <NEW PROJECT>
The maximum number of
the projects
You can create a maximum of
1000 projects. Each project
name can be up to 8 letters long.
When you change letters, you can change in the above-mentioned order:
(space)!"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEF
GHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[ \ ]^_`abcdefghijklmnop
qrstuvwxyz{¦}˜
118
1
Press.
2
4
SELECT <EXECUTE> and press.
3
Select <NEW PROJECT> and press.
Select <PROJECT> and press.
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
To change the name of the new project.
HINT:
Select <OK> and press.
Select the letter to change and press.
Select <NAME> and
press.
Numbering of the
projects
The H4n numbers new
projects automatically.
You cannot change the
number.
You can use the same
name in multiple projects
Only on MTR MODE
Edit / Output : <PROJECT (SELECT) >
119
Select a project stored on the SD card.
5-15 Edit / Output : <PROJECT (SELECT) >
1
Press.
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
2
Select <PROJECT> and
press.
3
Select <SELECT> and
press.
4
Select your desired project
and press.
Only on MTR MODE
Edit / Output : <PROJECT (DELETE) >
120
This function will delete a project.
5-16 Edit / Output : <PROJECT (DELETE) >
1
Press.
Once deleted, you cannot
retrieve the project.
NOTE:
You cannot delete a project
under protection. You need
to release it from protection
before delete operation.
HINT:
Ref.
<PROTECT>
P.125
2
4
Select a project to be
deleted and press.
3
Select <DELETE> and
press.
Select <PROJECT> and
press.
5
Select <YES> and press.
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
Only on MTR MODE
Edit / Output : <PROJECT (RENAME) >
121
You can change the name of the project.
5-17 Edit / Output : <PROJECT (RENAME) >
1
Press.
3
Select <RENAME> and press.
2
Select <PROJECT> and press.
When you change letters, you can change in
the following order:
(Space)!"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>
?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXY
Z[ \ ]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{¦}˜
4
Select the project to change
the name and press.
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
Select the letter to change and press.
5
Change the letter and press.
6
Select <OK> and press.
7
Project number;
The H4n numbers new proj-
ects automatically.
You cannot change the number.
You can use the same name
in multiple projects.
HINT:
Only on MTR MODE
Automatically displays the
lowest unused number
Edit / Output : <PROJECT (COPY) >
122
Copy the project and create a new project with a new number.
5-18 Edit / Output : <PROJECT (COPY) >
1
Press.
3
Select <COPY> and press.
4
Select <EXECUTE> and press.
2
Select <PROJECT> and press.
Ref.
<PROJECT(RENAME)>
P.121
Select a target project and start operation.…P.119
Change the number of the target project
HINT:
Change the name of the target project.
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
Only on MTR MODE
Edit / Output : <PROJECT (BOUNCE) >
123
You can combine tracks created in MTR mode and mix them down to one mono or stereo track.
5-19 Edit / Output : <PROJECT (BOUNCE) >
Select <BOUNCE> Select the name to bounce to.
* If you have no change, proceed to next.
3
Change the name of the file.
Select a target project and start operation.…P.119
1
Select <BOUNCE> on the
top screen and press.
BOUNCE icon
2
Select <NAME> and press.
when you do not change
the name, automatically
given a file name:
BOUNCE XX
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
Ref.
<FILE RENAME>
P.109
Edit / Output : <PROJECT (BOUNCE) >
124
Select output le format: mono or stereo
6
Select <EXECUTE> and press.
Execution
You cannot use this setting
during recording and playback.
NOTE:
4
Select <FORMAT> and press.
STEREO STEREO file
MONO MONAURAL file
5
Select the file type and press.
BOUNCE means to put
together the various music
data divided in different
tracks and files into the stereo
or monaural files.
HINT:
If you make <BOUNCE>
operation, a new file will be
created in the same project.
Only on MTR MODE
Edit / Output : <PROJECT (PROTECT) >
125
Using the PROTECT function on your project prohibits dividing of tracks and the change of files
in that project.
5-20 Edit / Output : <PROJECT (PROTECT) >
1
Press.
If you try to change a file allocated
in a track, the screen will say
"Project Protected".
NOTE:
3
Select <PROTECT> and press.
Select a target project and start operation.…P.119
2
Select <PROJECT> and press.
4
Select <ON> and press.
The mark shows the protected
projects.
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
<PROTECT> is useful protection against the case when the
setting of the completed music might be changed mistakenly.
HINT:
Only on MTR MODE
Utility : <DISPLAY BACK LIGHT>
126
You can set the lighting time of the LCD BACK LIGHT on the display.
6-01 Utility : <DISPLAY BACK LIGHT>
1
Press.
OFF Switch off the light all the time.
ON Switch on the light all the time.
15sec
Light on for 15 seconds after the last key
operation.
30sec
Light on for 30 seconds after the last key
operation.
* default; 15 seconds.
4
Select the time you desire and press.
3
Select <LIGHT> and
press.
2
Select <SYSTEM> and
press.
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
You cannot use this setting during recording and playback.
NOTE:
Utility : <DISPLAY CONTRAST>
127
Adjust the display contrast.
6-02 Utility : <DISPLAY CONTRAST>
1
Press.
4
Change the number
and press.
* You can adjust from #1 to #8.
A higher the number
corresponds to more contrast.
3
Select <CONTRAST> and
press.
1
8
weak get lighter
 
strong get darker
* default; #5
2
Select <SYSTEM> and
press.
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
You cannot use this setting during recording and playback.
NOTE:
Utility : <BATTERY TYPE>
128
By setting your battery type, H4n can correctly display the remaining lifetime of the battery.
6-03 Utility : <BATTERY TYPE>
1
Press.
4
Select the battery type and
press.
3
Select <BATTERY> and
press.
ALKALINE Alkaline battery
Ni-MH Nickel hydrogen storage battery
* Default; ALKALINE
2
Select <SYSTEM> and
press.
Battery that can be used.
Please use the alkaline or the nickel hydrogen storage battery.
• You cannot use this setting during recording and playback.
NOTE:
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
1
Press.
You cannot use this setting
during recording and playback.
NOTE:
2
Select <SYSTEM> and press.
129
After it starts, the version of H4n can be confirmed.
6-04 Utility : <VERSION>
Utility : <VERSION>
3
Select <VERSION> and press.
system version
boot program
version
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
Utility : <FACTORY RESET>
130
Returns all the settings back to the original default condition.
6-05 Utility : <FACTORY RESET>
• You cannot use this setting during recording and playback.
Caution: if you operate the <FACTORY RESET>, all the
settings stored in this unit will be deleted and the settings
will return to the original default condition.
NOTE:
1
Press.
4
Select <YES> and press.
3
Select <FACTORY RESET>
and press.
2
Select <SYSTEM> and
press.
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
Utility : <REMAIN>
131
You can confirm the remaining capacity of the SD CARD.
6-06 Utility : <REMAIN>
1
Press.
3
Select <REMAIN> and press.
approximate remaining
capacity
remain volume (MB)
Remaining recording
time on the current
recording format.
2
Select <SD CARD> and press.
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
You cannot use this setting
during recording and playback.
NOTE:
Utility : <FORMAT>
132
Formatting the SD card for the H4n.
6-07 Utility : <FORMAT>
1
Press.
• You cannot use this setting during recording and playback.
Caution: When you format the SD card, all data will be
deleted.
The SD cards used in a computer or a digital camera,
should be formatted by the H4n before using.
NOTE:
3
Select <FORMAT> and
press.
4
Select <YES> and press.
2
Select <SD CARD> and
press.
“Format Card”
If you insert an SD card not format-
ted for the H4n, during boot up the
unit says “Format Card?”
HINT:
Press the [MENU] button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.
Ref.
SD card of H4 and H2
P.134
3
The downloaded system software is copied onto
the root directory of the SD card of H4n.
1
Open Web site of ZOOM on PC and download the most
recent system software. [http://www.zoom.co.jp]
2
Connect H4n to PC with
USB cable.
5
Switch on while holding
down PLAY/PAUSE button.
4
Cancel the connection of PC and H4n.
Please disconnect through PC.
NOTE:
Utility : <VERSION UP>
133
If H4n (and SD card) is connected to the computer (PC) that has access to the internet,
you can download H4n software upgrades.
6-08 Utility : <VERSION UP>
Connect to a PC and select
<STORAGE>. The H4n will be
recognized as a SD card reader
and you can make use of it.
HINT:
PC H4n
PC H4n
+
To set-up connection of H4n and PC, connect with USB cable.
Connect H4n to PC with
USB cable.
You can operate
SD card data in
H4n through PC.
Select <STORAGE>
and press.
PC
USB
Select
<OK> and
press.
You can verify H4n version
at <SYSTEM (VERSION)>.
The version of
the main body
system
Ref.
<SYSTEM(VERSION)>
P.129
* PC = computer (Windows and Macintosh)
Utility: How to use H2 and H4 SD cards
134
When you use the SD cards for H2 and H4 in the H4n, you can move their files and projects to
the H4n.
6-09 Utility: How to use H2 and H4 SD cards
1
Insert SD card for H2/H4 unit into H4n and
boot up the unit.
2
Select MOVE FILES and
<YES>, and press.
The stereo files of H2/H4 and the projects of H4 will be
moved to the H4n stereo folders and MTR projects.
• After moving to H4n, those SD cards are not recognized in
H2/H4 unit.
The projects move in order from the lowest numbered to
the highest numbered project.
When the H4n has more than 1000 projects in the unit
after transfer, the unit says,
“Project Full ! ” and stop moving.
You must reduce the project
number in H4n and continue the
transfer.
NOTE:
"File Name Exists!"
If there is the same file name in the moving folder, operate
<RENAME> work.
HINT:
Start booting up
it is displayed
for H4 as H4.
Ref.
< FILE RENAME>
P.109
135
Reference
136
Reference
Main spec list by mode
137
STEREO MODE 4CH MTR STAMINA
Recording Format
STEREO WAV:
44.1/48/96kHz 16/24bit
STEREO MP3:
48, 56, 64,80,96,112,128,160,192,
224,256,
320kbps, VBR44.1kHz
STEREO WAV
× 2
44.1/48kHz 16/24bit
44.1kHz 16it STEREO WAV,
MONAURAL WAV,
those total 4 tracks can be
combined
44.1 kHz/16bit WAV type only
(fixed)
Maximum Track
Numbers on Simultaneous
Recording
2 tracks (STEREO 1 track) 4 Tracks (STEREO 2 Tracks)
2 tracks
(STEREO 1 track, Monaural 2 tracks)
2 tracks (STEREO 1 track)
Limitation on File Capacity 2 GB * during STEREO and 4CH mode you should make a separate file when the recording capacity is over 2GB.
File Making During Recording
Always save the initial one
impossible to overwrite
Always save the initial one
impossible to overwrite
Select either overwrite recording
(save) or new recording (save)
Always save as the initial one
(impossible to overwrite)
File Saving Place
Save in STEREO mode’s very own
10 folders
Save in 4CH mode’s very own 10
folders
Collect multiple numbers of files
and control them as [PROJECT]
Save in STEREO mode’s very own
10 folders
File Name Change OK Impossible Impossible OK
Folder Name Change Impossible Impossible Impossible Impossible
Marking Function OK (WAV file only) OK (WAV file only) Impossible OK (WAV file only)
Main spec list by mode
Available setting menu list by each mode
138
You can use this setting during recording and playback. "*" has the exception.
You cannot use this setting during recording and playback.
Available setting menu list by each mode
SYSTEM
STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA
DATE/TIME
BACK LIGHT
LCD CONTRAST
BATTERY TYPE
FACTORY RESET
SD CARD
STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA
FORMAT
REMAIN
USB
STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA
AUDIO IF
STORAGE
MODE
STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA
MODE
FOLDER SELECT
STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA
FOLDER SELECT
FILE
STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA
FILE INFORMATION
FILE RENAME
FILE MP3 ENCODE
NORMALIZE
DIVIDE
MOVE
MARK LIST
FILE DELETE
FILE DELETE ALL
FILE STEREO ENCODE
FILE COPY
INPUT SETTING
STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA
LO CUT
COMP/LIMIT
MONITOR
REC LEVEL AUTO
MONO MIX
MS STEREO MATRIX
PHANTOM
PLUG−IN POWER
REC SETTING
STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA
REC FORMAT
AUTO REC
PRE REC
FILE NAME
TOOL
STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA
TUNER
METRONOME*
A−B REPEAT
SPEED
PLAY MODE
STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA
PLAY MODE
REC MODE
STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA
REC MODE
EFFECT
STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA
EDIT
IMPORT
PROJECT
STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA
NEW PROJECT
SELECT
RENAME
COPY
DELETE
PUNCH IN/OUT
STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA
PUNCH IN/OUT
*
BOUNCE
STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA
BOUNCE
Effect types on MTR mode and the parameter
139
Effect types on MTR mode and the parameter
FD CLEAN Clean sound of Fender TwinReverb ('65)
VX CLEAN Clean sound of Vox AC30
HW CLEAN Clean sound of Hiwatt Custom 100
UK BLUES
Crunch sound of Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker
BGcrunch Crunch sound of Mesa Boogie MK
MS #1959 Crunch sound of Marshall 1959
PV DRIVE High-gain sound of Peavey 5150
RECT VNT
High-gain sound using the red channel of Mesa Boogie
Dual Rectifier (Vintage mode)
DZ DRIVE High-gain sound of Diezel Herbert channel 3
TS+FDcmb Combination of Fender Combo amp and Ibanez TS-9
SD+MSstk Combination of Marshall stack amp and Boss SD-1
FZ+MSstk Combination of FuzzFace and Marshall stack amp
Guitar preamp effect types
PREAMP module
The above 12 effect types have the same parameters.
(1) CABINET 0 − 2
Adjusts the intensity of the speaker cabinet sound.
(2) GAIN 0 − 100
Adjusts the preamp gain (distortion depth).
(3) BASS -12 − 12
Adjusts boost/cut in the low range.
(4) MIDDLE -12 − 12
Adjusts boost/cut in the middle range.
(5) TREBLE -12 − 12
Adjusts boost/cut in the high range.
(6) LEVEL 1 − 100
Adjusts the level of the signal after passing the PRE-
AMP module.
(7) ZNR
(ZOOM Noise Reduction)
OFF,
1 − 16
Adjusts the sensitivity of the noise reduction circuit
developed by ZOOM.
ACO SIM
This effect makes an electric guitar sound like an acoustic
guitar.
(1) TOP 0 − 10
Adjusts the characteristic string tone of the acous-
tic guitar.
(2) BODY 0 − 10
Adjusts the characteristic body tone of the acous-
tic guitar.
(3) BASS -12 − 12
Adjusts boost/cut in the low range.
(4) MIDDLE -12 − 12
Adjusts boost/cut in the middle range.
(5) TREBLE -12 − 12
Adjusts boost/cut in the high range.
(6) LEVEL 1 − 100
Adjusts the level of the signal after passing the PRE-
AMP module.
(7) ZNR
(ZOOM Noise Reduction)
OFF,
1 − 16
Adjusts the sensitivity of the noise reduction circuit
developed by ZOOM.
Manufacturer names and product names mentioned in this table are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners. The names are used only to illustrate
sonic characteristics and do not indicate any affiliation with ZOOM CORPORATION.
Effect types on MTR mode and the parameter
140
SVT Simulation of Ampeg SVT sound.
BASSMAN Simulation of Fender Bassman 100 sound.
HARTKE Simulation of Hartke HA3500 sound.
SUP-Bass Simulation of Marshall Super Bass sound.
SANSAMP Simulation of Sansamp Bass Driver DI sound.
TUBE PRE ZOOM original tube preamplifier sound.
Bass preamp effect types
(1) CABINET 0 − 2
Adjusts the intensity of the speaker cabinet sound.
(2) GAIN 0 − 100
Adjusts the preamp gain (distortion depth).
(3) BASS -12 _ 12
Adjusts boost/cut in the low range.
(4) MIDDLE −12 _ 12
Adjusts boost/cut in the middle range.
(5) TREBLE −12 _ 12
Adjusts boost/cut in the high range.
(6) BALANCE 0 − 100
Sets the mixing balance between the signal before
input and after passing the module. Higher values
result in a higher ratio of post-module signal.
(7) LEVEL 1 − 100
Adjusts the level of the signal after passing the
PREAMP module.
(8) ZNR
(ZOOM Noise Reduction)
OFF,
1 − 16
Adjusts the sensitivity of the noise reduction circuit
developed by ZOOM.
The above 6 effect types have the same parameters.
Manufacturer names and product names mentioned in this table are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners. The names are used only to illustrate
sonic characteristics and do not indicate any affiliation with ZOOM CORPORATION.
VO MPRE Preamp with characteristics optimized for vocals.
AG MPRE
Preamp with characteristics optimized for recording an acoustic
guitar.
FlatMPRE Preamp with flat characteristics.
Mic preamp effect types
(1) COMP
OFF,
1 − 10
Adjusts the parameter which keeps the level within
a certain range by attenuating high-level signals
and boosting low-level signals.
(2) DE-ESSER
OFF,
1 − 10
Adjusts the degree by which sibilants are attenu-
ated.
(3) LOW CUT
OFF,
1 − 10
Adjusts the frequency of a filter designed to at-
tenuate low-frequency noise that is easily picked
up my a mic.
(4) BASS -12 − 12
Adjusts boost/cut in the low range.
(5) MIDDLE -12 − 12
Adjusts boost/cut in the middle range.
(6) TREBLE -12 − 12
Adjusts boost/cut in the high range.
(7) LEVEL 1 − 100
Adjusts the level of the signal after passing the
PREAMP module.
(8) ZNR
(ZOOM Noise Reduction)
OFF,
1 − 16
Adjusts the sensitivity of the noise reduction circuit
developed by ZOOM.
The above 3 effect types have the same parameters.
Effect types on MTR mode and the parameter
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Effect types on MTR mode and the parameter
(1) POSITION
Before,
After
Selects the insertion position of the EFX module:
"Before" the PREAMP module or "After" the
PREAMP module.
(2) RATE
0 − 50,
Ref. P144
Adjusts the modulation rate.
(3) COLOR
4STAGE,
8STAGE,
INVERT 4,
INVERT 8
Selects the sound type of the effect.
(4) LEVEL 2 − 100
Adjusts the level of the signal after passing the
EFX module.
PHASER This effect produces sound with a pulsating character.
Compressor/limiter effect types
EFX module
(1) THRSHOLD 0 − 50
Adjusts the threshold level of the compressor.
(2) RATIO 1 − 10
Adjusts the compression ratio of the compressor.
(3) ATTACK 1 − 10
Adjusts the attack speed of the compressor.
(4) LEVEL 2 − 100
Adjusts the level of the signal after passing the
EFX module.
RackComp
This is a compressor which attenuates high-level signals
and boosts lowlevel signals.
(1) THRESHOLD 0 − 50
Adjusts the threshold level of the limiter.
(2) RATIO 1 − 10
Adjusts the compression ratio of the limiter.
(3) RELEASE 1 − 10
Adjusts the speed of the limiter release after the
signal falls below the threshold level.
(4) LEVEL 2 − 100
Adjusts the level of the signal after passing the
EFX module.
LIMITER
This is a limiter which attenuates high-level signals that
exceed a certain threshold.
Modulation effect types
(1) POSITION
Before,
After
Selects the insertion position of the EFX module:
"Before" the PREAMP module or "After" the
PREAMP module.
(2) SENSE
-10 − -1,
1 − 10
Adjusts the effect sensitivity.
(3) RESONANC 0 − 10
Adjusts the resonance characteristic of the ef-
fect.
(4) LEVEL 2 − 100
Adjusts the level of the signal after passing the
EFX module.
AUTO WAH
This is an auto wah effect that tracks the input signal
intensity.
(1) DEPTH 0 − 100
Adjusts the modulation depth.
(2) RATE
0 − 50,
Ref. P144
Adjusts the modulation rate.
(3) WAVE
UP 0
9,
DOWN 0
9,
TRI 0
− 9
Allows selection of the modulation waveform.
Available settings are UP (rising sawtooth),
DOWN (falling sawtooth), and TRI (triangle).
Higher setting values result in more clipping of
wave peaks, which reinforces the effect.
(4) LEVEL 2 − 100
Adjusts the level of the signal after passing the
EFX module.
TREMOLO This effect periodically varies the volume.
Effect types on MTR mode and the parameter
142
(1) POSITION
Before,
After
Selects the insertion position of the EFX module:
"Before" the PREAMP module or "After" the
PREAMP module.
(2) FREQ 1 − 50
Adjusts the modulation frequency.
(3) BALANCE 0 − 100
Adjusts the balance between original sound and
effect sound.
(4) LEVEL 2 − 100
Adjusts the level of the signal after passing the
EFX module.
RING MOD
This effect produces a metallic ringing sound. Adjusting the
FREQUENCY drastic change of sound character.
(1) POSITION
Before,
After
Selects the insertion position of the EFX module:
"Before" the PREAMP module or "After" the
PREAMP module.
(2) TIME 1 − 50
Adjusts the rise time.
(3) CURVE 0 − 10
Adjusts the attack volume change curve.
(4) LEVEL 2 − 100
Adjusts the level of the signal after passing the
EFX module.
SLOW ATK
This effect softens the attack rate of each note, resulting
in a violin playing style sound.
(1) DEPTH 0 − 100
Adjusts the modulation depth.
(2) RATE 1 − 50
Adjusts the modulation rate.
(3) TONE 0 − 10
Adjusts the tone.
(4) MIX 0− 100
Adjusts the level of effect sound mixed to the
original sound.
CHORUS
This effect mixes a variable pitch-shifted component
to the original signal, resulting in full-bodied resonating
sound.
ENSEMBLE
This is a chorus ensemble with three-dimensional move-
ment.
The above 2 effect types have the same parameters.
FLANGER
This effect produces a resonating and strongly undulating
sound.
(1) DEPTH 0 − 100
Adjusts the modulation depth.
(2) RATE
0 − 50,
Ref. P144
Adjusts the modulation rate.
(3) RESONANC -10 − 10
Adjusts the resonance characteristic of the ef-
fect.
(4) MANUAL 0 − 100
Adjusts the frequency range in which the effect
operates.
STEP
Special effect that changes the sound in a staircase pat-
tern.
(1) DEPTH 0 − 100
Adjusts the modulation depth.
(2) RATE
0 − 50,
Ref. P144
Adjusts the modulation rate.
(3) RESONANC 0 − 10
Adjusts the resonance characteristic of the ef-
fect. Adjusts the effect sound envelope.
(2) SHAPE 0 − 10
Adjusts the effect sound envelope.
VIBE This is an automatic vibrato effect.
(1) DEPTH 0 − 100
Adjusts the modulation depth.
(2) RATE
0 − 50,
Ref. P144
Adjusts the modulation rate.
(3) TONE 0 − 10
Adjusts the balance between original sound and
effect sound.
(4) BALANCE 0 − 100
This effect varies the sound like a talking modu-
lator.
Effect types on MTR mode and the parameter
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Effect types on MTR mode and the parameter
CRY This effect varies the sound like a talking modulator.
(1) RANGE 1 − 10
Adjusts the frequency range in which the effect
operates.
(2) RESONANC 0 − 10
Adjusts the resonance characteristic of the ef-
fect.
(3) SENSE
-10 − -1,
1 − 10
Adjusts the effect sensitivity.
(4) BALANCE 0 − 100
Adjusts the balance between original sound and
effect sound.
PITCH This effect shifts the pitch up or down.
(1) SHIFT
-12 − 12,
24
Adjusts the pitch shift amount in semitones.
(2) TONE 0 − 10
Adjusts the tone.
(3) FINE -25 − 25
Fine-adjusts the pitch shift amount in cent (1/100
semitone units).
(4) BALANCE 0 − 100
Adjusts the balance between original sound and
effect sound.
AIR
This effect lends spatial depth to the sound by reproduc-
ing the ambient atmosphere of a room.
(1) SIZE 1 − 100
Adjusts the size of the simulated space.
(2) REFLEX 0 − 10
Adjusts the amount of wall reflections.
(3) TONE 0 − 10
Adjusts the tone.
(4) MIX 0 − 100
Adjusts the level of effect sound mixed to the
original sound.
Delay/reverb effect types
DELAY
This a long delay of up to 5000 milliseconds.
ECHO
This simulates a tape echo with a long delay time of up to
5000 milliseconds.
ANALOG
This simulates a warm-sounding analog delay with a long
delay time of up to 5000 milliseconds.
The above 3 effect types have the same parameters.
(1) TIME
1 − 5000ms
,*
Ref. P144
Adjusts the delay time.
(2) FEEDBACK
0 − 100
Adjusts the feedback amount.
(3) HIDAMP 0 − 10
Adjusts the delay sound damping characteristics
in the high frequency range.
(4) MIX 0 − 100
Adjusts the level of effect sound mixed to the
original sound.
* ms = milliseconds.
Effect types on MTR mode and the parameter
144
[Table]
Parameters with a < > symbol can be selected in note units, using
the metronome tempo as reference. Note durations
The actual note range that can be selected depends on the
parameter.
Some tempo and note symbol combinations may result in values
that exceed the parameter range. In such a case, the value will
automatically be set to 1/2. If this would still exceed the range,
the value is set to 1/4.
NOTE:
Thirty-second
note
3
Half triplet
note
× 3
Quarter note
x 3
Sixteenth note
Dotted eighth
note
3
Quarter triplet
note
Quarter note
Dotted six-
teenth note
Dotted
quarter note
Eighth note
× 2
Quarter note
x 2
× 20
Quarter note
x 20
HALL
This reverb effect simulates the acoustics of a concert hall.
ROOM This reverb effect simulates the acoustics of a room.
SPRING This effect simulates a spring reverb.
ARENA This effect simulates a large venue such as an arena.
T ROOM This effect simulates the acoustics of a tiled room.
M SPRING
This effect simulates a bright and clear sounding spring
reverb.
(1) DECAY 1 − 30
Adjusts the reverb duration.
(2) PRE DLY 1 − 100
Adjusts the delay between the original sound
and the start of the reverb sound.
(3)TONE 0 − 10
Adjusts the tone.
(4) MIX 0 − 100
Adjusts the level of effect sound mixed to the
original sound.
The above 6 effect types have the same parameters.
RvsDelay
This is a reverse delay with a long delay time of up to
2500 milliseconds.
(1) TIME
10−2500
ms
,*
Adjusts the delay time. (
Ref. P144)
(2) FEEDBACK
0 − 100
Adjusts the feedback amount.
(3) HIDAMP 0 − 10
Adjusts the delay sound damping characteristics
in the high frequency range.
(4) BALANCE 0 −100
Adjusts the balance between original sound and
effect sound.
* ms = milliseconds.
H4n patch list
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H4n patch list
Category No. Patch Name Description
PREAMP
module
EFX
module
Guitar
00 Fender Clean Basic clean sound optimized for recording. FD CLEAN OFF
01 Natural Cho Versatile clean chorus sound for applications ranging from arpeggio to melody playing. OFF ENSEMBLE
02 FunkyCutting Great sound for seventies style funky cutting. FD CLEAN AUTO WAH
03 Clean Lead
Sound suitable for solo play, characterized by clean delay with a tempo setting of about
120 BPM.
HW CLEAN DELAY
04 Vox Clean Mersey beat sound as exemplified by the Beatles using the Vox AC30TBX. VX CLEAN LIMITER
05 Light AcoSim Acoustic guitar simulation ideal for stroke playing. ACO SIM HALL
06 Clean Comp Natural compressor sound that differs from a conventional stomp box compressor. FD CLEAN RackComp
07 CuttingPhase Phaser with a wide range of applications for various cutting styles. OFF PHASER
08 Smooth Trem Tremolo sound that smoothly enhances everything from full notes to delicate arpeggios. FD CLEAN TREMOLO
09 Deep Vibe Vibrato sound provides body to sound effects and band sound. OFF VIBE
10 Octave Down Distorted unison sound adds a one octave lower component. TS+FDcmb PITCH
11 MS Crunch Marshall Bluesbreaker crunch sound that closely tracks your picking. UK BLUES RackComp
12 Full Crunch Simulation of the versatile Mesa Boogie Mk III for backing or lead. BGcrunch RackComp
13 Air Crunch Crunch sound with a light and airy feel. UK BLUES AIR
14 Blues Tone Solid backbone for lead parts in Blues and Rock'n Roll. TS+FDcmb ROOM
15 Crossover Overdrive tone with just the right chorus for Fusion and Crossover. BGcrunch ENSEMBLE
16 Peavey Lead High gain sound of Peavey 5150 fits power chords, speedy riffs, or technical solos. PV DRIVE OFF
17 Diezel Riff Heavy riff sound using a DIEZEL Herbert simulation. DZ DRIVE OFF
18 Rectify Lead Simulation of the Mesa Boogie Rectifier high-gain sound. RECT VNT RackComp
19 Melody Line Delay sound for playing everything from melody to improvised solos. PV DRIVE DELAY
20 Classic MS Sound modeled on the Marshall 1959 SuperLead 100. MS #1959 ROOM
21 Fuzz Box Distinct fuzz tone using a combination of FUZZ FACE + Marshall sound. FZ+MSstk SPRING
22 Air Lead Mesa Boogie Mk III drive sound combines airiness with a gutsy touch. BGcrunch AIR
23 Jet Flanger Well-known jet sound makes chords more expressive. SD+MSstk FLANGER
24 Wah Lead Heavy wah sound combining distortion and auto wah, suitable for lead play. SD+MSstk AUTO WAH
Effect patches in this page" Patch List" can be used in 4track mode and audio interface func-
tion. (with sampling rate in 44.1kHz )
H4n patch list
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Category No. Patch Name Description
PREAMP
module
EFX
module
Bass
25 Hartke Tight sound modeled on the HARTKE HA3500. HARTKE OFF
26 Bassman Standard bass sound inspired by the FENDER BASSMAN 100. BASSMAN OFF
27 SVT Rock bass sound modeled on the AMPEG SVT. SVT OFF
28 SuperBass Drive sound modeled on the MARSHALL 1992 SuperBass. SUP-Bass OFF
29 SANSAMP Simulates the sound of the SANSAMP BASS DRIVER DI. SANSAMP OFF
30 Studio Pre Straightforward tube preamp sound is highly versatile. TUBE PRE OFF
31 Pick Bass HARTKE HA3500 sound optimized for picking. HARTKE OFF
32 Chorus Bass Sound with chorus blend, suitable for melody playing. BASSMAN ENSEMBLE
33 Slap Comp
Compressor sound that allows free selection of styles, such as slap (chopper), picking and finger playing.
SVT RackComp
34 Flange Bass Flanging bass sound such as used in Fusion music. TUBE PRE FLANGER
Mic
35 StandardComp Standard compressor optimized for recording. FlatMPRE RackComp
36 Studio Comp Compressor sound suitable for vocal recording. VO MICPRE RackComp
37 Chorus Vocal Deep chorus sound for solo vocals. VO MICPRE CHORUS
38 Flange Vocal Flanger sound for soothing pop music vocals. VO MICPRE FLANGER
39 Light Vocal Effect sound for bright and articulate vocals. FlatMPRE ROOM
40 Spring Effect sound with effective use of spring reverb. VO MPRE SPRING
41 Arena Deep reverb sound as if singing in an arena. VO MPRE ARENA
42 Doubling Conventional doubling effect. VO MPRE DELAY
43 Lead Vocal Delay effect suitable for main vocal parts. VO MPRE DELAY
44 Analog Echo Vocal echo sound using an analog delay effect. VO MPRE ANALOG
45 Reverse Trip Trippy sound using a reverse delay. VO MPRE RvsDelay
46 AG Reverb Preamp + reverb combination optimized for mic recording of acoustic guitar. AG MPRE ARENA
47 AG Arpeggio Preamp + chorus combination optimized for mic recording of acoustic guitar (arpeggio play). AG MPRE CHORUS
48 AG Ensemble Preamp + ensemble combination optimized for mic recording of acoustic guitar (arpeggio play). AG MPRE ENSEMBLE
49 AG Lead Preamp + delay combination optimized for mic recording of acoustic guitar (lead play). AG MPRE DELAY
50 - 59 EMPTY
* Manufacturer names and product names mentioned in this patch list are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and do not indicate any affiliation with
ZOOM CORPORATION. All product and artist names are intended only to illustrate sonic characteristics that were used as reference in the development of this product.
Data type
MP3 Format
<Recording>
Bit rate 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192,
224, 256, 320 kbps, VBR
Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz
<Playback>
Bit rate 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128,
160, 192, 224, 256, 320 kbps, VBR
Sampling frequency 44.1/48 kHz
Display 128 x 64 dots Full-dot LCD (with backlight)
Inputs
INPUT [1] [2]
XLR (balanced input) / standard phone
(unbalanced input) combo jack
Input impedance
(using balanced input) 1 kΩ balanced, pin 2 hot
(using unbalanced input) 480 kΩ unbalanced
Input level
(using balanced input) −10 dBm _ −42 dBm
(using unbalanced input) +2 dBm _ −32 dBm
Built-in stereo mic
Unidirectional condenser microphone
Gain +7 dB _ +47 dB
EXT MIC
Mini stereo phone jack
Input impedance
 
2 kΩ
Input level
 
−7 dBm _ −47 dBm
Outputs
LINE/
PHONE
LINE
Output load impedance 10 kΩ or more
Rated output level −10 dBm
PHONE 20 mW+20 mW (into 32-Ω load)
Monaural speaker 400 mW 8 Ω
Phantom
power supply
48 V, 24 V, OFF
USB
USB2.0High Speed Mass Storage Class operation,
Audio Interface operation
USB functions can be operated by USB bus power
Power
requirements
DC 5 V 1A AC from AC adapter ( ZOOM AD-14
,
Batteries IEC R6 ( size AA ) x 2
Continuous
recording time
6 hours (Usually) 11 hours (STAMINA MODE)
Dimensions 73 (W) × 156.3 (D) × 35 (H) mm
Weight 280 g
* 0 dBm = 0.755 Vrms * Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
H4n products spec
147
H4n products spec
Recorder
STEREO MODE
4CH MODE MTR MODE
Number of simultaneous
recording tracks
2 4 2
Number of simultaneous
playback tracks
2 4 4
Recording time
4GB
SDHC
Approx. 380 minutes
(converted to WAV 44.1 kHz/16 bit stereo track)
Approx. 68 hours
(converted to MP3 44.1 kHz/128 kbps stereo track)
* Recording times are approximations. Actual times
may differ according to recording conditions.
Maximum number of
simultaneous recording
file size
2GB
Projects 1000/card
Locate function Hours/Minutes/Seconds/Milliseconds
Other functions Punch-in/out, Bounce, A-B repeat
Effects
Modules 2
STEREO MODE / 4CH MODE : LO CUT, COMP/LIMITER
MTR MODE : PRE AMP module , EFX module
Types 50
Patches 60
Tuners Chromatic, Guitar, Bass, Open A/D/E/G, DADGAD
Metronome
Metronome sound sources
5
Variable beat 1/4 - 8/4, 6/8, unaccentuated
Tempo 40.0 - 250.0 BPM
A/D conversion
24 bit 24 bit × 128 oversampling
D/A conversion
24 bit 24 bit × 128 oversampling
Recording media
SD card (16MB – 2GB) , SDHC card (4GB – 32GB)
Data type
WAV Format
<Record/Play>
Quantization 16/24 bit
Sampling frequency 44.1/48/96 kHz
When you think something may be wrong with your machine
148
When you think something may be wrong with your machine
If there are problems during operation of the H4n, check the following points first.
Problems during recording/playback
No sound, or sound is very weak
Check the connections to your monitor system, and the volume setting of the system.
• Check whether the volume level setting of tracks 1 − 4 is appropriate.
Recorder stops during playback
When playback is carried out with a track in recording standby condition,
a temporary file is created in the H4n. If the remaining capacity of the SD card is
low, the temporary file may use up all the remaining space, causing playback to
stop. In such a case, cancel the recording standby condition of the track.
No sound from connected instrument,or sound is very weak
• Check input source settings (
P.047).
• Check setting of INPUT [1], INPUT [2], and [MIC] buttons. (
P.047).
• Check whether recording level setting is appropriate. (
P.047).
If INPUT [1]/INPUT [2] jacks are used, try raising output level of connected
instrument.
When the monitor function (
P.071) is off, the input signal can only be
monitored if a track is set to recording standby or if the recorder is in the
recording standby condition.
Cannot record on a track
• Verify that [REC] button and button for recording target track are lit in red.
If a project is protected, recording is not possible. Use another project or turn
protection off (
P.125).
• Verify that an SD card is inserted in the slot.
• Check whether the hold function is enabled (
P.020).
• If the indication "Card Protected" is shown on the display, the SD card is write-
protected. Slide the write-protect switch to the non-protected position.
Cannot perform bounce
• Verify that the level of tracks 1 − 4 is not fully lowered.
• Verify that there is sufficient free space on the SD card.
Other problems
Cannot use effects
• Check whether effect section is on. The effect section is off by default in stereo
mode and in 4-track mode.
Cannot use tuner
Check whether the jack to which the instrument is connected is selected as
input source.
Unit is not recognized when connected to a computer via USB
Check whether the operating system of the computer meets the
requirements listed on page 035.
To have the H4n recognized by the computer, USB mode must first be
selected at the H4n (
P.033).
Index
149
[4CH MODE]
Details
u
P37·39
Mode and top screen
u
P41
Mode selection
u
P37·38
Playback operation
u
P94
Recording operation
u
P53
[A]
AB repeat
u
P97
Always New recording mode
u
P58
AUDIO I/F (Audio interface), use as
u
P33
AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT
u
P61
AUTO REC
u
P65
AUTO REC STOP
u
P66
[B]
Battery/Power outlet setting
u
P17
BATTERY TYPE
u
P128
Bit rate
u
P51
BOUNCE
u
P123
Built-in microphones
u
P30
Built-in speaker
u
P36
[C]
Copyright warnings
u
P7
CANCEL operation
u
P25
CARIB/TUNER
u
P77
CHROMATIC/TUNER
u
P75
COMP/LIMIT
u
P69
Connections
u
P29
[D]
DATE/TIME
u
P28
DAW software
u
P34
DIVIDE
u
P 116
[DIAL] use as
u
P25
[DISPLAY]
DISPLAY BACK LIGHT
u
P126
DISPLAY CONTRAST
u
P127
[E]
[EFFECT]
u
P81−
EDIT
u
P84
EDIT
(
EFX
)
u
P86
EDIT
(
LEVEL
)
u
P87
EDIT
(
PRE AMP
)
u
P85
EDIT
(
RENAME
)
u
P87
EDIT
(
STORE
)
u
P88
Effect types and parameters
u
P139
Effects
u
P81
IMPORT
u
P89
Patch List
u
P145
EFX module/EFFECT
u
P86
[F]
FACTORY RESET
u
P130
[FILE]
FILE
(
COPY
)
u
P108
FILE DELETE
u
P106
FILE DELETE ALL
u
P107
FILE INFORMATION
u
P105
FILE MP3 ENCODE
u
P 111
FILE NAME
u
P52
FILE NORMALIZE
u
P 112
FILE RENAME
u
P109
FILE SELECT
u
P104
FILE STEREO ENCODE
u
P 113
FILE/TRACK MENU
u
P59
FOLDER SELECT
u
P103
FORMAT
u
P132
[H]
HOLD switch
u
P20
Index
Index
150
[I]
IMPORT/EFFECT
u
P89
INPUT [MIC][1][2] buttons operations
u
P23
INPUT/TUNER
u
P78
[K]
[KARAOKE]
 
Preparation
u
P91
 
Recording
u
P93
 
Setting/TRACK MENU
u
P59
[L]
LEVEL/EFFECT
u
P87
LEVEL/TRACK MENU
u
P59
Locator buttons operations
u
P21
LO CUT
u
P68
[M]
Manual PUNCH IN/OUT
u
P63
MARK
u
P96
MARK LIST
u
P 115
[MENU]
MAIN MENU
u
P43
[MENU] button operations
u
P25
METRONOME
u
P79
MIXER
u
P100
Mixing
u
P59
MODE
u
P37−44
MONITOR
u
P71
MONO MIX
u
P72
MOVE
u
P 117
MP3 ENCODE
u
P 111
MP3 file format
u
P51
MS STEREO MATRIX
u
P73
[MTR MODE]
Always new recording mode
u
P58
Mode and top screen
u
P42
Mode selection
u
P38
Over write recording mode
u
P57
Playback operations
u
P101
Recording operations
u
P55
TRACK MENU
u
P59
[N]
NEW PROJECT
u
P 118
NORMALIZE
u
P 112
[O]
Off-mic recording
u
P31
On-mic recording
u
P31
Over write recording mode
u
P57
[P]
PATCH EDIT/EFFECT
u
P84
Patch List
u
P145
PAN/TRACK MENU
u
P59
Phantom power
u
P32
PLAY MODE
u
P95
Plug-in power
u
P31
POWER switch
u
P19
Power On and Off
u
P19
PRE AMP/EFFECT
u
P85
PRE REC
u
P67
[PROJECT]
BOUNCE
u
P123
COPY
u
P122
DELETE
u
P120
NEW PROJECT
u
P 118
RENAME
u
P121
PROTECT
u
P125
SELECT
u
P 119
PUNCH IN/OUT
(
Auto
)
u
P61
PUNCH IN/OUT
(
Manual
)
u
P63
[R]
REC FORMAT
u
P51
REC LEVEL AUTO
u
P70
REC LEVEL operations
u
P24
[REC] button operations
u
P21
Recording (stereo/stamina mode)
u
P49
Recording (4CH mode)
u
P53
Recording (MTR mode)
u
P55
Recording track selection
u
P47
REMAIN
u
P131
Remote control (option)
u
P16·45
RENAME/EFFECT
u
P87
RENAME/FILE
u
P109
RENAME/PROJECT
u
P121
[S]
Safety precautions for users
u
P6
Setting
u
P29
[SD CARD]
Audio Interface, use as
u
P33
H2, H4 SD card, use as
u
P134
Checking available space on the SD card
u
P131
SD card reader, use as
u
P35
Software version upgrading
u
P133
SPEED
u
P99
[STAMINA MODE]
Details
u
P37,39
Mode and top screen
u
P40
Mode setting
u
P17·38
Playback operation
u
P94
Recording operation
u
P49
STEREO ENCODE
u
P 113
[STEREO MODE]
Details
u
P37·39
Mode and top screen
u
P40
Mode selection
u
P38
Playback operation
u
P94
Recording operation
u
P49
STEREO LINK
u
P60
STORAGE
u
P35·133
STORE/EFFECT
u
P88
[T]
TRACK MENU
u
P59
TRACK [1][2][3][4] buttons operations
u
P22
[TUNER]
CARIB
u
P77
CHROMATIC
u
P75
GUITAR
,
OPEN G
,
DAGDAG
u
P76
 
INPUT
u
P78
 
TUNER types
u
P78
[U]
[USB connection]
H4n used as a SD card reader
u
P35
H4n used as an Audio Interface
u
P33
USB bus power
u
P35
[V]
VOLUME operations
u
P24
WAV file format
u
P51
Write-protect
u
P125
Index
151
Index
152
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B 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 interference to radio or televi-
sion reception, which can be determined by turning 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 receiver.
• Connect the equipment into 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.
The FCC regulation warning (for U.S.A.)
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product
shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equip-
ment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling
of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
©2014 ZOOM CORPORATION Z2I-2089-01
4-4-3 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 Japan
Web Site: www.zoom.co.jp
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