User manual ZOOM H1V2

[. . . ] The unit can also be set to automatic adjustment. • Use the +/– INPUT LEVEL buttons to adjust the level. For automatic adjustment, set the AUTO level switch to ON. • During adjustment, the value is shown on the screen. MEMO When the AUTO level switch is ON, the input level adjustment buttons have no effect. If the PEAK/REC LED blinks rapidly, the sound might be distorted. In this case, lower the input level. Prepare Adjusting the output level Adjust the output level (volume) from the line/headphones output jack and built-in speaker. • Use the +/– VOLUME buttons to adjust the level. • Press and hold the + or – button to change the value rapidly. 3 Prepare Prepare Setting the recording format Adjusting input and output levels / Setting recording format Set the recording format and bit rate. 1. [. . . ] Insert a microSD or microSDHC card here for use with the unit. Use to turn the low cut filter (noise reduction) ON or OFF. Use to turn automatic recording level adjustment ON or OFF. Attach a tripod here to use the unit in a fixed position. Record sound in stereo in a 90º field in front of the unit. This lights during recording and blinks rapidly if the input signal is too loud (peak detection). Use to start and stop recording, and to confirm file deletion, for example. Use to listen to recordings when not using the line/headphones output jack. Connect and record another device or microphone here. Mics that require plug-in power can be used with this jack. Use to adjust the recording level manually. During playback, use to select files and to fast forward. On the home screen, use to set the recording format. On the home screen, use to add track marks. During playback, use to select files and fast reverse. On the home screen, use to set the recording format. Use to erase files that are not needed. Connect to a computer to power the unit by USB or to trans- 10 Recording/peak indicator 11 Liquid crystal display (LCD) 12 Record button 13 Built-in speaker (mono) 14 Mic/line input jack 15 Input level buttons 16 Fast forward button 17 Play button 18 Fast reverse button 19 Delete button 20 Power button 21 USB jack • Screen indications 1 2 3 4 Level meters File/format information Battery level indicator Time display These show input and output levels. This area shows the recording format and the recording date and file number of the playing file. This shows the remaining battery charge. It does not appear when power is being supplied by USB. This shows the remaining recordable time of the inserted microSD card, the playback time or the name of a file that is about to be erased, for example. [. . . ] • Unplug the AC adapter when the unit will not be used for a long time. Warning • This unit cannot recharge batteries. • Carefully read the precautions of batteries before using them. • When using a battery, insert one commercially-available alkaline or NiMH AA battery with the correct orientation. [. . . ]