User manual ZOOM RC4

[. . . ] Warning: formatting a card will permanently erase all data on it. Formatting an SD card 1. Press 2. Use press . to open the Main Menu. to select SETTING and . 3. Use 4. Use 1 to select SD Format and press to select "Yes" to format or "No" . to cancel, and press 5. When the reconfirmation screen appears, use the same procedure to select again and press . ·Select"Yes"tostartformatting. [. . . ] · Formatting also initializes the built-in memory at the same time. 6 Turning operation sounds on or off The output of beeping sounds from the RC4 speaker at startup and during operation can be turned on or off. Turning operation sounds on or off Reducing noise 1. Press 2. Use press . to open the Main Menu. and . 3. Use 4. Use press 1, 5 5. Press 2, 3, 4 Reducing noise Turn the low-cut filter function on to reduce wind sounds and other noise. 1. Press 2. Use press . to open the Main Menu. to select LO CUT and 3. Use press . to select ON (MIC Only) or OFF, and again after the setting is made. 1, 4 4. Press NOTE 2, 3 Use the windscreen included in the APQ-3HD accessory package to further reduce noise. 7 Adjusting the recording level By changing the recording sensitivity, you can record both quiet sounds and loud band performances at the optimal level. 1. Set the MIC GAIN switch according to the recording conditions. L Low sensitivity Band performances and concerts H High sensitivity Field recordings AUTO Automatic sensitivity adjustment Use in various situations to maintain an even recording level without breaks in sound When set to AUTO, use the AUTO LEVEL menu to set how the mic sensitivity works. Sensitivity increases and decreases according to the input level Sensitivity decreases in response to the highest input level Adjusting the recording level Turning sound monitoring on or off 1 NOTE AUTO LEVEL Up and Down One Way Down Turning sound monitoring on or off Turn this on to hear the sound being recorded through devices connected to the line/headphones output, TV and HDMI jacks. 1. Press 2. Use press . to open the Main Menu. and 3. Use press 1, 5 4. Use press 5. Press 2, 3, 4 8 Setting video-recording lighting You can set the camera sensitivity to suit the video recording conditions. This allows the unit to record video optimally even in dark places or on stages with bright lights. 1. Press Setting video-recording lighting Setting the image quality 2. Use and press . to select SCENE to select the mode and . 3. Use press 1, 4 · "AUTO"adjuststolightingconditions automatically. · "CONCERTLIGHTING"isbestforconcerts andothersituationswithbrightlights. · "NIGHT"isbestfornightanddarksituations. 2, 3 4. Press again after the setting is made. Setting the image quality You can set the resolution and frame rate used during recording. . 6. When you are done editing, press 15 Editing recordings DIVIDE Change the point where the file will be divided Play/pause Confirm the point where the file will be divided TRIM(partialdeletion) Move trim points to set how much of the file to delete at its beginning and end Switch between the beginning and end trim points Play/pause Confirm the trim points INFORMATION(aboutthefile) Return to the thumbnail list 16 Connecting external devices Connecting external devices This unit can be connected to various external devices as needed. Connect to a computer (via USB) to edit and save files and upload them to video sharing sites With this unit's power off, connect its built-in USB connector to a computer running Windows or Macintosh. When connected, you can use the bundled HandyShare software for the following functions. · Upload to video sharing sites · Add reverb and other effects to audio · Playback audio or video · Delete or backup files · Extract parts of selected audio or video NOTE HandyShare is on the included SD card. See page 1. Input sound from another device (LINE IN connection) This unit can record sounds from external devices. When an external device is connected to the LINE IN jack, the stereo mic is disabled. 17 Connecting external devices Listen with headphones or audio equipment (LINE OUT connection) Use this connector when you want to listen with headphones or connect to the amplifier of an external audio device. Turn monitoring on to listen to sound input during recording through headphones. See "Turning sound monitoring on or off" on page 8. View on a TV (AV connection) Use an AV cable to output recorded video and audio to a TV or similar device. · Before connecting to a TV, use the SETTING menu to set the TV Out item according to the region where you are using the device. View on a TV (HDMI connection) Use an HDMI cable to connect the unit to an HDMI-compatible TV to view recordings with high definition image quality. NOTE Since different TVs support different audio formats, correct playback might not be possible in some cases. Caution The RC4 HDMI connector is a Type C Mini connector. When using an HDMI cable (purchased separately), be sure to use a High Speed HDMI (category 2) cable with a Type C Mini connector on one end and a connector that matches your TV's HDMI input on the other. 18 Viewing information You can check the firmware version and remaining recordable memory. Viewing information Resetting the unit 1. Press 2. Use press . to open the Main Menu. [. . . ] 4. When you are done checking, press 1, 4 . 2 Resetting the unit The unit can be reset to the settings, including SCENE and video and audio quality, it had when it was shipped from the factory. 1. Press 2. Use press . to open the Main Menu. 3. Use 4. When the confirmation screen opens, select "Yes" to execute the change or "No" 1 to cancel, and then press . 2, 3, 4 19 Upgrading the firmware version Upgrading the firmware version Upgrade the firmware version when necessary. NOTE You can check the firmware version using the INFORMATION menu item. · The latest version of the firmware can be downloaded from www. zoom. co. jp. 1. Copy the file for upgrading the firmware to the SD card. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. [. . . ]