Zoom Q2 HD manual

User Guide Safety and Operation Precautions must be r ead before using the unit. Q2 HD © ZOOM CORPORA TION Copying or reproduction of this User Guide in part or in whole without permission is prohibited.[...]

1 Items included with this product Items included with this product • unit • 2 AA batteries (for testing the unit) Install HandyShare on your computer to use it. Access the included SD card fr om the computer and double-click the HandyShare installer on it. If your computer does not already have QuickTime installed, follow the instructions that[...]

2 Part functions Part functions ■ Installing batteries Note: Use alkaline batteries or rechargeable NiMH batteries. Open the case while pressing here and then install the batteries. ■ Parts of the unit Recording time or remaining recordable time for video or audio The icon appears when an SD card is loaded in the unit (no icon if no SD card is [...]

3 Part functions Part functions (continued) ■ Parts of the unit Start and stop recording video and audio. Conrm selections. Sound from the camera side of the unit can be recorded in mono or in stereo with a maximum width of 150º. Play and pause recorded video and audio. View video and information about operation. Open various setting menus. S[...]

4 Part functions Set the mic recording level. Output sound to headphones or other external equipment. • Connect to a computer to power the recorder and use it as a card reader , USB mic or web camera. • Connect to an iPad to use as a USB mic. • A ZOOM AD-17 AC adapter (sold separately) can also be connected here. Output digital video and audi[...]

5 Setting the date & time Setting the battery type The date and time are added to r ecorded video and audio les, so set it accurately before r ecording. Setting the date & time 2,3,4 Set the battery type so that the amount of remaining battery life can be shown accurately . Setting the battery type Note: Use alkaline batteries or recharg[...]

6 Formatting SD cards Y ou must format SD cards in the to make them usable with the recor der . Note: Formatting a card will permanently erase all data on it. Formatting SD cards NOTE If the SD card’ s write-protection switch is ON, the card cannot be formatted. 2,3,4 1 1. Press to open the Main Menu. 2. Use to select SETTING and press . 3. Use t[...]

7 Reducing noise T urning sound monitoring on or off T urn the low-cut lter function on to reduce wind sounds and other noise. Reducing noise T urning sound monitoring on or o T urn this on to listen to the sound being recorded through the line/headphones and HDMI outputs. 2,3,4 2,3,4 1,5 1,5 1. Press to open the Main Menu. 2. Use to select I[...]

8 Adjusting the recording level By changing the recor ding level gain, you can recor d anything from quiet sounds to loud r ock shows at the optimal level. Y ou can set the gain manually or let the recor der set it automatically . Adjusting the recor ding level • Use the MIC GAIN dial to adjust the mic sensitivity to suit the recor ding condition[...]

9 Video scene setting Y ou can set the camera light sensitivity to suit the video recor ding conditions. This allows the unit to recor d video optimally even in dark places and on stages with bright lights. Video scene setting 2,3 1,4 1. Press to open the Main Menu. 2. Use to select SCENE and press . 3. Use to set the mode and press . Auto Adjusts [...]

10 Setting the image quality Y ou can set the resolution and frame rate used for recor ding. The amount of available recor ding time decreases as the image quality is incr eased. Setting the image quality 2,3 1,4 Setting Resolution Frames/second Main uses File size HD1080/30 1920 x 1080 30 HD TV playback Larger HD720/60 1280 x 720 60 Recording fast[...]

11 Y ou can set the sound quality to use for recor ding video and audio. The amount of available recor ding time decreases as the sound quality is incr eased. Setting the sound quality 2,3 1,4 Setting the sound quality Setting Description File size PCM 96/24 Record in an uncompressed PCM W A V format when recording quality is important. The higher [...]

12 Y ou can set the stereo width r ecorded by the built-in stereo mic. Setting the mic angle 2,3 1 NOTE Y ou can also use to set the mic angle while recor ding or using the USB mic function. Setting the mic angle 1. Press to open the Main Menu. 2. Use to select MIC and press . 3. Use to set the mic angle. MONO Record in mono 30°, 60°, 90°, 120°[...]

13 Recording audio and video From the main operation scr een, you can start recor ding audio or video by pushing a single button. Recording audio and video 1. After preparing to r ecord audio or video, press to start recor ding. 2. After completing the setting, press to return to the main operation screen. Audio only • T o set whether to recor d [...]

14 Playing recordings Y ou can play back recor ded audio and video. Playing recor dings 1. When the main operation screen is open, press . 2. If you want to play a dierent le, use to select it and press . Functions of other buttons 2 1,2 NOTE • Only les that have been recorded with the can be played back on it. • During video playback,[...]

15 Deleting recordings Deleting recor dings Y ou can delete recor ded video and audio les to increase the amount of open space on the media card. 1. Press while the le that you want to delete is playing. • If you pr ess this when on the main operation screen, the last r ecorded or played le will be selected for deletion. 2. When the con?[...]

16 Deleting recordings ■ Deleting multiple recor dings at the same time 1,4 2,5 3 1. Press when on the main operation screen or while playing to show the “Delete this le?” message. • Press again to open the le selection screen 2. Use to select a recor ding that you want to delete and press . 3. Repeat step 2 as many times as necessary[...]

17 Editing recordings Recorded video and audio les can be divided and trimmed. Editing recor dings 2,3,4,5 1,6 1. Press to open the Main Menu. 2. Use to select FILE and press . 3. Thumbnails of the recor ded les are shown. Use to select the le that you want to edit and press . 4. The editing menu opens. Use to select the item you want and [...]

18 Editing recordings DIVIDE Change the le dividing point Play/pause Conrm the le dividing point INFORMATION (about the le) Return to the editing menu TRIM (partial deletion) Move trim points to set how much of the le beginning/end to delete Switch between beginning and end trim points Play/pause Conrm the trim points[...]

19 Connecting external devices ■ Listen with headphones or audio equipment (LINE OUT connection) ■ View on a TV (HDMI connection) Use an HDMI cable to connect the unit to an HDMI TV to view recor dings in high denition. Use this connector when you want to use headphones or an external audio device’ s amplier to listen. T urn moni - tori[...]

20 Connecting by USB Connecting by USB Connect with a computer using a USB cable to use this recor der as a card r eader or USB mic. Y ou can also use it as a web camera to stream video and audio. Connected to an iPad, you can use it as a USB mic. NOTE • When connected to a computer , power can be supplied by USB. The recor der will not turn on j[...]

21 Connecting by USB Connecting by USB (continued) ■ Using the recor der as a W eb camera 1. Connect the recor der to a Windows PC or Macintosh with a USB cable. 2. Press to turn it on. • The USB operation scr een will appear . 3. Use to select the video icon and press . 4. After the connects to the computer , you can use it as a web camera for[...]

22 Connecting by USB ■ Delay setting When using the recorder as a web camera, if the a streaming application does not have a lip synchronization function, use to set the audio delay so that it matches the timing of the video. NOTE • The can simultaneously transmit video and audio of up to HD720p and 48kHz/16bit WA V quality . • Computer playb[...]

23 Using as a USB mic with an iPad Using as a USB mic with an iPad 3 1. Press to open the Main Menu. 2. Use to select USB and press . 3. Use to select the mic icon and press . 4. Use the Apple Camera Connection Kit to connect the recor der with an iPad by USB cable. • The iPad should r ecognize the recor der . 5. When you have nished, disconne[...]

24 Display brightness/power saving Display brightness/power saving Y ou can adjust the brightness of the display and set the screen to turn off automatically to save power . 1. Press to open the Main Menu. 2. Use to select SETTING and press . 3. Use to select Backlight and press . 2,3,4,5 1 ■ Adjusting the display brightness Brightness Power savi[...]

25 Setting HDMI video output Setting HDMI video output Set the HDMI video output format to suit the TV . 2,3,4 1 NOTE NTSC is used in North America. Most other English-speaking regions use P AL. 1. Press to open the Main Menu. 2. Use to select SETTING and press . 3. Use to select HDMI Out and press . 4. Use to select NTSC or PA L and press . 5. Aft[...]

26 Viewing information Restoring default settings Y ou can check the rmware version and r emaining recor dable memory . Viewing information Y ou can reset the settings, including the scene type and video and audio quality , to their factory defaults. Restoring default settings 1. Press to open the Main Menu. 2. Use to select SETTING and press . [...]

27 NOTE using the Information item in the Setting menu. CAUTION remaining battery power is low . • from www .zoom.co.jp. 1. directory on the SD card. 2. Insert the SD card into the unit’ s card slot. 3. While pressing and holding , press until the unit starts and the FIRMWARE UPDATE screen opens. 4. If the version upgrade shown is the one desir[...]

28 Safety and Operation Precautions Safety and Operation Precautions Explanation of icons ■ Power and batteries Use only a ZOOM AD-17 AC adapter (sold separately). Unplug the AC adapter when the unit will not be used for a long time. When using batteries, insert two commercially-available AA-size alkaline batteries or NiMH rechargeable batteries [...]

29 For EU Countries THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC P A TENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC ST ANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE A VC VIDEO THA T WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBT AINED FROM[...]

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