User manual ZOOM RC4

[. . . ] Output digital video and audio to an HDMI-compatible TV, for example. Turn the power ON/OFF. Insert an SD or SDHC card into this slot. Attach strap here to help prevent the unit from being dropped. Inserting batteries Open the case while pressing here and then insert the batteries. Note: Use alkaline batteries or rechargeable NiMH batteries. 4 Setting the date and time This is used for video and audio recording information, so set it accurately before recording. Setting the date & time Setting the battery type 1. Press 2. Use press . to open the Main Menu. to select SETTING to select Set Date and press and . 3. Use 4. Use to set the current date . and time, and press 1 2, 3, 4 5. After formatting completes, the SETTING menu reopens. Setting the battery type By setting the battery type, the amount of remaining battery life can be accurately shown. 1. Press 2. Use press . to open the Main Menu. [. . . ] to cancel, and press 5. When the reconfirmation screen appears, use the same procedure to select again and press . ·Select"Yes"tostartformatting. ·Select"No"tonotformatthecardandreturn totheSETTINGmenu. 2, 3, 4, 5 6. After formatting completes, the SETTING menu reopens. NOTE · If the SD card write-protection switch is set to ON, the card cannot be formatted. · 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. to select SETTING to select Beep and press to select ON or OFF, and . 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. to select SETTING to select Sound Monitor and . 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. 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. to select INFO and 3. Check the information. 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. to select SETTING and to select Reset and press . [. . . ] 3. While pressing and holding press screen. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 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. [. . . ]