Operation Manual

© 2020 ZOOM CORPORATION Reproduction of this manual in whole or in part by any means without permission is prohibited. ain) levels can be adjusted quickly by hand by hand can be adjusted quickly ain) levels , a metronome and playback speed and pitch speed and pitch , a metronome and playback is connected by USB, in addition to card reader is connected by USB, This allows you to send the audio signal to a video This allows you to send so that you can make the most of it for many years. After After so that you can make years. the most of it for many switches that allow them to easily handle +4dB input. They +4dB input. them to easily handle that allow switches D Inputs 1–4 have increased maximum gain compared to previous to previous compared gain maximum increased 1–4 have Inputs independent demand, they have response to popular models. In PA phantom power (+12V/+24V/+48V). can also provide (g All input volume knobs. using dedicated High-capacity SDXC cards can be used as recording media, allow- High-capacity SDXC times. ing even longer recording to be easy to read even when The color LCD is positioned mounted on an SLR camera. headphones output, a line output jack In addition to the standard is built-in. while monitoring with headphones. camera or other device When the A remote control (wired) can also be used. A remote control (wired) can also be used. Of course, a tuner functions, it can be used as an audio interface that is either 2 IN as an audio interface that is either 2 IN functions, it can be used 2 OUT (driverand 2 OUT or 6 IN and required for 6 IN use with Windows). also among the useful functions that are adjustments are included found in other models in the H series. Useful operation features Useful operation

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recording. You can use this backup recording if an unexpected backup can use this You recording. for to distort, loud noise should cause the regular recording example. Using the L/R input mics, you can simultaneously record a backup record a backup Using the L/R input mics, you can simultaneously file with a recording level that is 1 The XY mic, which has newly The XY mic, which mics, records the full range of frequencies with good stereo mics, records the full placement. Introduction • • • The contents of this document and the specifications of the product could be changed without changed without could be contents of this document and the specifications of the product The notice. • Advanced recording features recording Advanced Record up to 6 up to Record Stereo mics can be changed according to use to according can be changed mics Stereo

The ● • In addition to the swappable stereo mic (L/R input), the main unit stereo mic (L/R input), the In addition to the swappable (Inputs 1–4). has 4 XLR/TRS inputs includ- record a maximum of 6 tracks, Use these to simultaneously of multiple the voices a stereo image and ing ambiance, narration, performers, for example. ● You can switch mics according to the situation as you would to the situation mics according can switch You which to the XY mic, SLR camera. In addition lenses on an switch available a sense of depth, other targeted sounds with can record to be adjusted allows stereo width an MS mic that capsules include point, and mic for capturing sound from a specific a shotgun freely, attachment. jack TRS/XLR combo a • Thank you very much for purchasing a ZOOM a ZOOM for purchasing much you very Thank ●

Introduction 02  Contents  03 0 2 74 76 89 98 99 75 77 78 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 90 91 93 94 95 96 101 10 10 .... . ks s ...... tings ...... ting ...... Handy Recorder Handy ...... H6 ...... are W signals ...... ojects are named ...... ting tone signals when starting and and ting tone signals when starting VU meters to check input levels VU meters to check king the firmware versions...... 92king the firmware king SD card open space verting MS format input signals to ordinary MS format input signals verting Enabling automatic stopping etting the display to save power etting educing noise (low cut filter) educing noise how pr etting owering the line output level owering the line output ormatting SD cards ormatting esting SD card performance S Using SD cards from older H series recorder Using a remote control Specifications Restoring the default settings Restoring R compressor/limiter Using the input mix input signal monitoring Adjusting the trac the input signals of specified Monitoring mode) (SOLO MS-RA Monitoring Con stereo...... 79 format the recording Setting set Changing automatic recording Output markerstopping recording (sound function) L S power set Changing the phantom Using plug-in power Using Adjusting the display brightness Chec Chec F T Updating the firmw Troubleshooting Other functions Other 66 59 62 64 66 67 68 70 72 28 29 30 31 34 36 37 38 40 41 42 44 45 46 48 50 52 54 56 57 58 ...... tings ...... k mode k speed k pitch (key) k pitch ...... tings ...... ks ...... ct names ...... e playbac

...... up files ...... 60up files k oop Back (in stereo mix mode) oop Back ...... king track marks king track king/editing projects/files kup recording yback viding projects Using L Making direct monitoring set Mixing the inputs ebuilding a project memo ecording a project voice elect the playback project from the list project elect the playback of a set interval (AB repeat) epeat playback rimming project beginnings and ends rimming project beginnings ools Using the tuner Playing bac with computers (card reader) Data exchange Using as an audio interface Audio interface set Using the metronome Checking project information project Checking Counting in before recording in before Counting side mic level Adjusting the Bac Overdubbing Basic playback S playbac Changing the R Changing the playbac Changing the Mixing Chec Changing proj Mixing down a project Normalizing trac Di T Deleting one project folder Deleting all projects in a R R T USB functions Pla Chec 11 19 10 10 14 12 13 15 16 17 18 12 15 15 16 16 24 25 27 06 08 09 20 21 22 06 06 07 07 08 08 02 03 04 08 ...... 07 ...... ts ...... teries AC adapter AC ...... ecording Screen ecording Screen k Screen k Screen . verview ......

vating the hold function vating the hold function verview

urning the power on urning the power off Using an T XY mic Connection examples Home/R Playbac Using bat T Acti Deacti MS mic Mic connection Mic disconnection Connecting mics devices Connecting instruments/other

Stereo inputs Contents electing the folder where projects are saved ecording automatically ecording process etting the date and time etting used the type of battery etting etting the language etting re-recording oading an SD card older and file structure urning the power on and off reparations L S S S R P Display o Supplying power T Using the hold function F Basic recording S R Connecting and disconnecting mics and disconnecting mics Connecting to Inputs 1–4 Connecting mics/other devices Introduction Contents Names of par Mic o P Recording TIP: HOT RING: COLD SLEEVE: GND TRS REMOTE jack 1: GND 2: HOT 3: COLD 1 Bottom Strap holes (can also be used with camera straps) 3 LINE OUT jack XLR 2 MIC/LINE input jack (supports plug-in power) Input 3 Speaker (back) Input 4 Battery cover (back) Right (back) Right USB jack MENU button Press: Open menu, Return to last screen Scroll button Up and down Select menu items Press: Confirm menu selection MS mic or other capsule & indicator Record button & indicator Play/pause button Stop button Back button Forward button Input volume 3 PAD switches (1–4) Input volume 4 (Swappable) XY mic Front Display (L, R, 1–4) indicators Input volume 1 Input volume 2 Input volume L/R Track buttons and PHONE jack Left Input 2 Input 1 SD card slot VOLUME button Names of parts parts of Names POWER/HOLD switch

Names of parts 04  Names of parts  05 TIP: HOT RING: COLD SLEEVE: GND Handy Recorder Handy H6 TRS REMOTE jack 1: GND 2: HOT 3: COLD 1 Bottom Strap holes (can also be used with camera straps) 3 LINE OUT jack XLR 2 Input 3 Speaker (back) Input 4 Battery cover (back) MIC/LINE input jack (supports plug-in power) Right (back) Right USB jack MENU button Press: Open menu, Return to last screen Scroll button Up and down Select menu items Press: Confirm menu selection MS mic or other capsule & indicator Record button & indicator Play/pause button Stop button Back button Forward button Input volume 3 PAD switches (1–4) Input volume 4 (Swappable) XY mic Front Display (L, R, 1–4) indicators Input volume 1 Input volume 2 Input volume L/R Track buttons and PHONE jack Left Input 1 Input 2 SD card slot VOLUME button Names of parts parts of Names POWER/HOLD switch Mid mic Side mic level R Side mic Mid mic L Features: Features: stereo image, This mic can capture a wide and detailed spaces with multiple making it ideal for recording wide open sound sources. it can also be used for mono recording. With the side mic off soundscapes live concerts, Use examples: orchestras, interviews, narrations, Use examples with side mic off: meetings MS mic captures mid mic that a unidirectional This mic combines mic that cap- a bidirectional side the center with sound from and right. left tures sound from the the stereo mic level, you can change By adjusting the side mode, you can width as you like. If you record in MS-RAW the stereo recording to change level after adjust the side mic width. R 120° L R 90° mic can be swapped for different applications. for different be swapped mic can L Mic overview overview Mic NOTE input jack that can be used to connect The XY mic has a MIC/LINE input jack can also provide This jack an external mic or line-level device. ) plug-in power to mics that use it. (→ P. 88 The L/R inputs from the mic are recorded on the L/R tracks. recorded on the L/R from the mic are The L/R inputs The Features: Features: large diaphragm mics enable low and Newly-developed good stereo placement high frequencies to be recorded with clearly. while sounds in the center are captured and medium ranges This mic is ideal for recording at close to capture a three-di- when aimed at specific sound sources and width. mensional sound with natural depth music, live Use examples: solo performances, chamber rehearsals, field recording XY mic mics. crossing directional This has two record- the width of the switch the mics, you can By rotating 120°. 90° and ing field between

Mic overview 06  Connecting and disconnecting mics  07 Handy Recorder Handy H6 ved during recording. hed for a long time, put on the When disconnecting a mic, do not use too much force. much When disconnecting a mic, do not use too unit. Doing so could damage the mic or the main will stop if a mic is remo Recording If a mic will not be attac protective cap.

ull it out of the main unit. NOTE • • • While pressing the buttons on the sides of the mic, p

Mic disconnection disconnection Mic 1. mainunit

onnect it to the main unit, inserting the

connector completely. c While pressing the buttons on the sides of the mic, and the mic. Remove the protective caps from the

Connecting and disconnecting mics mics disconnecting and Connecting

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1. Mic connection connection Mic when connecting a mixer or other to −20 when connecting switch Connecting instruments/other devices instruments/other Connecting Connect keyboards and mixers to the Input 1–4 TRS directly jacks. Direct input of passive guitars is not supported. and basses device, through a mixer or effects Connect these instruments for example. the PADSet output level of +4dB. device with a standard inputs Stereo 4) as a stereo tracks, 3 and 1 and 2 (or tracks By linking tracks input. ) can be used for stereo Inputs 1/2 (or Inputs 3/4 ) (→ P. 22 and channel In this case, Input 1 (Input 3) becomes the left Input 2 (Input 4) becomes the right channel. Inputs 1–4. has Inputs also Input 3 Input 4 L/R inputs Input 2 Input 1 PAD switch Connecting mics/other devices to Inputs 1–4 Inputs to devices mics/other Connecting Connecting mics mics to the Input 1–4 Connect dynamic mics and condenser XLR jacks. can be supplied to con- Phantom power (+12V/+24V/+48V) ) denser mics. (→ P. 87 In addition to the input (L/R) from an XY or MS mic, the MS mic, an XY or (L/R) from the input to In addition These can be used together to record up to six tracks at one time. tracks to record up to six be used together These can 1–4. to tracks independently and recorded connected to Inputs 1–4 equipment can be and other Mics, instruments

Connecting mics/other devices to Inputs 1–4 08  Connecting mics/other devices to Inputs 1–4  09 Ambient mic Handy Recorder Handy 3 4 H6 L/R 1 2 3/4: Audience sound Inputs PA mixer : Line outputs from mixer 1/2: Line outputs from Inputs Ambient mic Concert recording Concert on stage • L/R input mic: Performance • • Mics connected to Ambient mic : Performer 1/2: Performer 3 4 Lapel mic L/R Inputs 1 2 3/4: Ambient sound Inputs Lapel mic allows you to record in a variety of configurations. allows you to record Shotgun mic

Ambient mic

• Shotgun/lapel mics connected to • Shotgun/lapel mics • L/R input mic: Main subject • L/R input mic: Main While filming • Mics connected to

The Connection examples Connection Connecting mics/other devices to Inputs 1–4 Inputs to devices mics/other Connecting P. 76) → Full Empty Level meter Level input level) (Recording Tracks 1–4 Tracks Battery charge indicator charge Battery Pan sliders Pan (Monitoring mixer ( SD card icon and remaining recording time P. 25) → ( Auto record P. 87) Name of project that Name of project the will play when is pressed button name of (when recording, project being recorded) → ( Phantom power voltage Recording time Recording ) ) ) → P. 74 → P. 75 → P. 87 P. 76) Recording Stopped Paused → L/R track (Name of connected mic unit shown) Folder name Folder Status icon Recording format Recording (When using as an audio interface, shown) setting computer or iPad Monitoring volume Low cut indicator ( Low Home/Recording Screen Screen Home/Recording (Monitoring mixer ( Phantom power indicator ( Compressor/limiter indicator ( Display overview Display

Display overview 10  Display overview  11 Handy Recorder Handy H6 Name of project playing back meter Level level) (playback 1–4 Tracks P. 38) → Battery charge indicator charge Battery A-B repeat ( A and B points set) (Shown when P. 37) → Playback speed Playback ( Playback time Playback Playback format Playback Paused Playing back Pan sliders Pan Status icon L/R track (Name of connected mic unit shown) Pitch control Pitch Folder name Folder Playback volume Playback Playback Screen Playback Display overview Display tery being teries or nickel- teries or nickel- , turn the power off imme- off , turn the power ) used. (→ P. 19 Use alkaline bat batteries. metal hydride becomes indicator If the battery empty install new batteries. diately and type of bat the Set

NOTE • • • Open while pushing up over. Replace the battery cover. Install the batteries. c Turn the powerTurn off and then remove the battery

Supplying power power Supplying 3. 2. Using batteries Using 1. Preparations

Preparations Supplying power 12 Preparations Supplying power 13 Handy Recorder Handy H6

n outlet.n a Plug theadapter into Connect a USB cable tothe USBjack.

2.

1. Using an AC adapter AC an Using Supplying power power Supplying t the correct t the correct f before inserting or removing an or removing f before inserting ) (→ P. 95 SD cards”. “Formatting Always turn the power of Always SD card. power is on could a card while the or removing Inserting loss. result in data to inser an SD card, be sure When inserting loaded, recording and playback When an SD card is not are not possible. See end with the top side up as shown. top side up as shown. end with the

NOTE • • • • ther into the slot and then pull it out. ther into the slot and SD card slot in center of left side Push the card fur Push over. Insert the card in the slot. c Turn the powerTurn off and then open the SD card slot To eject an SD card: To

Loading an SD card SD an Loading 2. 1.

Preparations Loading an SD card 14 Preparations Turning the power on and off 15 Handy Recorder Handy H6 to the right. NOTE Keep holding the switch to the right until the ZOOM logo switch holding the Keep appears. Slide Slide

Turning the power off power the Turning ■ ter purchase, you ter purchase, s on the display, confirm that the confirm s on the display, to the right. rotected!” appears on the display, the SD card rotected!” appears display, on the valid Card!” appears on the display, the card is not valid Card!” appears the display, on

correctly formatted for use with this recorder. Format the Format for use with this recorder. formatted correctly SD cards”. “Formatting See card. card or use a different ) (→ P. 95 If “In If If “Card P If on the switch Slide the lock write-protection is enabled. SD card to disable write-protection. If “No SD Card!” appear If The first power on af time you turn the ). → P. 18 ) and date/time ( (→ P. 17 must set the language later. these settings also change can You properly. SD card is inserted

NOTE • • • • Slide Slide

Turning the power on and off on power the Turning

■ Turning the power on power the Turning to the center. Slide Slide

Deactivating the hold function the Deactivating ■ to the left. the to has a hold function that can be used to disable the buttons in order to prevent accidental operation during recording. recording. during operation accidental to prevent in order buttons the used to disable can be that a hold function has NOTE The hold function does not affect the remote control. Even the remote not affect The hold function does when hold is active, remote can still be used. the Slide Slide

Using the hold function hold the Using Activating the hold function the hold Activating ■ The

Preparations Using the hold function 16 Preparations Setting the language 17 Handy Recorder Handy H6 *The first time you turn the power on after purchase, you purchase, *The first power on after time you turn the must set the language and date/time. * . . . to select to

Use Use Press the language, and press select “LANGUAGE”, and press

Setting the language the Setting

3.

2. 1. The language shown on the display can be set to English or Japanese. Japanese. or set to English can be the display shown on The language up/down then move then move up/down ress P Press Press Move Move

to complete the setting. Changing settings Confirm change: Confirm Select item: Select Set the date and time. Press ■ cursor:Move

*The first time you turn the power on after purchase, you purchase, *The first power on after time you turn the must set the language and date/time. 4. 5. * . . . to select to select Use Use Press “Date/Time”, and press “SYSTEM”, and press

Setting the date and time and date the Setting 3. 2. 1. When the date and time are set, the recorder can store accurate recording date and time information in files. in files. information and time date recording accurate can store the recorder are set, and time the date When

Preparations Setting the date and time 18 Preparations Setting the type of battery used 19 Handy Recorder Handy H6 . . to to select the Use Use select “Battery”, select “Battery”, and press type, and press

3. 4. . . to select

Use Press “SYSTEM”, and “SYSTEM”, press

Setting the type of battery used of battery type the Setting

2. 1. Set the type of battery used so that the amount of remaining battery charge can be shown accurately. accurately. be shown can charge battery of remaining the amount so that used battery type of the Set edit verdub Overdub Overdub and ) and check ) and check → P. 48 ), mix (→ P. 31 down to a stereo file project/file informa- tion, for example. You can o You (

) and show → P. 29 • ) AD switch to −20. AD switch → P. 34 for each input. for each ), → P. 38 yack and and yack k: Pla ( check tings as desired for Use the Adjust so that the level meter stays in the yellow when the loudest sound is input. When connecting a device with a standard output level of +4 dB or the level stays too high for any other reason, set the P using can also adjust the side mic level (when You an MS or stereo shotgun mic) ( ), for example. VU meters (→ P. 89 the

3. Adjust input levels • • • • Start playbac Start Stop playback: Make set AB repeat ( marks, ) speed (→ P. 37 playback ), (→ P. 41 pitch playback ), and mode (→ P. 40 playback ). the project mixer (→ P. 42

• • • ) ) e → P. 20 Record ( → P. 22 Start recording: Start Stop recording: can also mak You mark settings. recording: Pause

• • • • tons to select. When the selected When the selected tons to select. k buttons at the same time to use them k buttons ecord Prepare to to Prepare r track indicator lights red, the input signal can be track monitored. (stereo link). as a stereo track Use the track but Use the track two trac Press

• 2. Select recording tracks ( • on P. 25), P. 25), for → P. 15) → Turn power power Turn ( ) settings, ) settings, ks. → P. 72 ), compressor/limiter ), backup recording ), backup → P. 74 e automatic recording ( → P. 27 , a unit of recording/playback data is called a project. is called a project. data recording/playback , a unit of Connect . 08) ), low cut ( ) and metronome ( . 81) . 81) P P . 30 . 75 → P. 07) P. 07) Set the recording format (WAV/MP3) ( → P → P

You can also mak You pre-recording ( ( ( example. When set to MP3, a stereo mix will be recorded of the number of trac regardless → ( Connect mics, instruments and other equipment to Inputs 1–4. (→ Connect an XY mic or other mic capsule.

1. • •

• • Recording process Recording The recording process includes the following steps. steps. the following includes process The recording With the Recording

Recording Recording process 20 Recording Folder and file structure 21 ) (→ P. 81 FOLDER10 Recorded stereo MP3 file Handy Recorder Handy • • • • • • • H6 ZOOM0005.hprj ZOOM0005.MP3 ZOOM0005 FOLDER02 1/2 stereo file ) (→ P. 46 ) (→ P. 31 ) (→ P. 48 recorded on the tracks Stereo file created by mixing down Project file when project name is set to “Date” First stereo file recorded on the L/R tracks Additional 130410-163015.hprj ZOOM0004_ST001.WAV ZOOM0004_LR.WAV ZOOM0004_Tr12_01.WAV ZOOM0004 ) (→ P. 59 Recorded voice memo file The settings file has the same name as the project name First file when recording exceeded 2GB Second file when recording exceeded 2GB JazzLive.hprj ZOOM0003_LR-0001.WAV ZOOM0003_LR-0002.WAV ZOOM0003_VM.MP3 ZOOM0003 Input 3/4 ) (→ P. 24 , the following foldersfollowing , the card. on the SD created files are and ) (→ P. 30 Project settings file Stereo file of recorded L/R input signals Mono file of recorded Input 1 signal Stereo file of recorded signals L/R input backup recording file ZOOM0002.hprj ZOOM0002_LR.WAV ZOOM0002_BU.WAV ZOOM0002_Tr34.WAV ZOOM0002_Tr1.WAV ZOOM0002 Select FOLDER01 – FOLDER10 as the folder Select FOLDER01 – FOLDER10 where projects will be saved

Root FOLDER01 ZOOM0001 Folder and file structure file and Folder A folder named ZOOM0001 – ZOOM9999 is created for each project. When recording with the with the recording When k file Stereo file Mono ton lights red. ton lights red. 3/4) is the project number 1) tracks track name as a single project unit. ZOOMnnnn_Tr34 (for ZOOMnnnn-LR Stereo file ZOOMnnnn_Tr1 (for file rack and holding track 2 while pressing button track track Tracks recorded recorded Tracks name File Contents Stereo track L/R Mono All the files that are created during the same recording are All the files that are created during the same managed by the button as follows. button The indicator of the selected track but of the selected track The indicator If you press t 1, tracksbutton track will become a stereo 1/2 link). (stereo can be made into a stereo track3/4 Tracks same way. in the The L/ Stereo links can also be deactivated in the same way. cannot be deactivated. link, however, stereo track R selected trac are created for each When recording, files

HINT HINT • Note: “nnnn” in the “nnnn” Note: • • • Press the button of the track that you want to record.

1. 4 3 5 6 1 2 Basic recording Basic

Recording Basic recording 22 Recording Basic recording 23 Handy Recorder Handy When this hap- H6 to pause. to to stop recording. A maximum of 99 marks can be added to a single project. A maximum of 99 marks exceeds 2 GB a new file file size During recording if the in the same project and will be created automatically without pause. recording will continue pens, numbers to the ends of the file names: will be added “-0002”“-0001” for the first file, for the second file and so on.

NOTE NOTE When recording is paused, a mark is added at that point. is added at that point. is paused, a mark When recording • • Press Press

5. 6. ) → P. 74 to add a mark. to start for the selected ) format. (→ P. 81 hange the recording to adjust the input

Adjust so that the peak level stays around −12dB. level stays around −12dB. Adjust so that the peak c can You cut noise from wind and other sources during can You recording. (

HINT • • • Turn Press Press input level. recording.

4.

3. 2. file Stereo file Mono 3/4) is the project number 1) tracks track name as a single project unit. ZOOMnnnn_Tr34 (for ZOOMnnnn-LRZOOMnnnn_Tr1 (for Stereo file file track track Tracks recorded recorded Tracks File name Contents Stereo track L/R Mono All the files that are created during the same recording are All the files that are created during the same managed by the The indicator of the selected track button lights red. button of the selected track The indicator If you press track and holding track 2 while pressing button 1, tracksbutton track will become a stereo 1/2 link). (stereo can be made into a stereo track3/4 Tracks same way. in the The L/ Stereo links can also be deactivated in the same way. cannot be deactivated. link, however, stereo track R selected track are created for each When recording, files as follows. button HINT HINT • Note: “nnnn” in the “nnnn” Note: • • • Press the button of the track that you want to record.

1. to confirm the Press folder selection and return to the Home Screen.

4. . . . to select the to Use Use Press folder where you want to save new projects, and press select “PROJECT LIST”, LIST”, select “PROJECT and press

Selecting the folder where projects are saved are projects where the folder Selecting 3. 2. 1. Choose one of ten folders one of Choose be saved. will projects new recorded where as the folder

Recording Selecting the folder where projects are saved 24 Recording Recording automatically 25 NEXT Handy Recorder Handy H6 . to select “On/ Use Off”, and press

4. . . . to select “Auto to select “REC”,

Use Use Press Rec”, and pressRec”, and press

Recording automatically Recording

3.

2. 1. Recording can be started and stopped automatically in response to the input level. level. to the input response in automatically stopped and be started can Recording to exit standby or stop recording. Press

7. (continued)

. to select “On”, to select “On”, creen, and press HINT NOTE When the input exceeds the set level (shown on the level When the input exceeds the set level (shown can also set the You automatically. meters), recording starts input goes below recording to stop automatically when the ) a set level. (→ P. 83 For details, see “Changing automatic recording settings”. automatic recording settings”. “Changing details, see For ) (→ P. 82 S Return to the Home Use and press to put the recorder into standby.

Recording automatically Recording 6. 5.

Recording Recording automatically 26 Recording Pre-recording 27 Handy Recorder Handy H6 . to select “On”, to select “On”, NOTE The Auto Rec and Pre Count functions cannot be used at the Count functions cannot be Pre and Auto Rec The same time as this function. Use and press

4. . . button. This is useful when, for example, a performance starts suddenly. starts for example, a performance This is useful when, button. . to to select “REC”,

Use Use Press select “Pre Rec”, and press and press

Pre-recording

3.

2. 1. pressing the pressing By setting the recorder to constantly capture the input signal, you can start recording two seconds before before two seconds recording start you can signal, the input capture constantly to the recorder By setting . . to select to select NOTE The Auto Rec and Pre Rec functions cannot be used at the Rec and Pre Rec Auto The same time as this function. Use Use “Preand Count”, press the count number, and press

4. 5. . . . to select to select “TOOL”, select to “TOOL”, and press Use Use Press “Metronome”, and“Metronome”, press

Counting in before recording in before Counting 3. 2. 1. The recorder metronome can be used to count in before starting recording. recording. starting in before used to count can be metronome The recorder

Recording Counting in before recording 28 Recording Adjusting the side mic level 29

Handy Recorder Handy k move k move H6 WAV format is used format WAV f, −24 to +6 dB, or RAW. or RAW. −24 to +6 dB, f, Set to Of to Set mode, during playbac in RAW When recording for recording. up and down to adjust the side mic level. up and down to adjust can be selected only when the mode RAW

NOTE • • • MS or stereo shotgun mic only mic stereo shotgun MS or Narrow RAW mode Wide Icon changes with the value up and down to adjust.

Move

Adjusting the side mic level mic the side Adjusting ■ Do this when the Home Screen is open. is open. the Home Screen Do this when Before using the MS mic to record, you can adjust the side mic level (stereo width). (stereo width). mic level the side adjust you can to record, MS mic using the Before is, for example,

file ) kup files. (→ P. 60 . to select “On”, to select “On”, “ZOOM0001_LR.wav”, the name of the backup file will be the name of the backup “ZOOM0001_LR.wav”, “ZOOM0001_BU.wav”. If the name of the original play bac can You

HINT • • Use and press

4. L/R input and WAV format only format WAV and L/R input . . . to select to select “REC”, Use Use Press “Backup Rec”, and press and press

Backup recording Backup 3. 2. 1. When using the L/R input, in addition to the recording at the set input level, the recorder can also record a separate file at a separate record a can also recorder level, the set input at the recording to the in addition L/R input, using the When for example. causing distortion, set too high, level was be used if the recording can This backup below. level 12dB

Recording Backup recording 30 Recording Overdubbing 31

rack t NEXT Handy Recorder Handy H6 to adjust the input level. HINT You can also adjust the mixer (volume/pan), low cut filter low cut also adjust the mixer (volume/pan), can You as needed. and compressor/limiter To monitor alreadyTo recorded tracks, press their buttons so their indicators light green. Turn

5. 6. WAV format only format WAV utton . . b

. to select to select

Use Use Press track the until the indicator lights red for the track to be overdubbed. Press “Overdub”, “Overdub”, and press “PROJECT MENU”, “PROJECT MENU”, and press

Overdubbing

4. 3.

2. 1. You can add recordings to an already recorded project. recorded already to an recordings can add You to stop overdubbing. NOTE Two digit take numbers are added to the ends of track take digit numbers are added to the ends of track Two overdubbed recordings as names for names to create file “ZOOM0001_LR_01.WAV”. in, for example, When you play back or edit an overdubbed project, the last or edit an overdubbed play back When you selected take be used. will Press

9. tings are k while y value other to select the pre- WAV format only format WAV . to select the next take. (continued) (continued) to start recording. hange the stereo link setting even during setting hange the stereo link to stop recording. than 100%, tracks cannot be overdubbed (their indicators cannot be overdubbed tracks than 100%, will not light red). If the playback speed of a project is set to an If the playback Overdub files and volume, pan and stereo link set volume, Overdub files and You can c can You overdubbing. and settings can change You “takes”. saved in units called record multiple takes. you can press Then, when stopped If you want to monitor the input sound of the trac to monitor If you want A maximum of 99 takes be recorded. can press the button track, an already recorded playing back to monitor so that its indicator that you want for the track lights orange and then press vious take or press

HINT • • • • • Press Press

Overdubbing Overdubbing 8. 7.

Recording Overdubbing 32 Recording Overdubbing 33 Handy Recorder Handy H6 / , the faster up and down (+/−) and or k buttons to unmute (lit k buttons Use Move Move Press and hold Press Press Press Press Press

to start The longer you press and hold During playback you can press trac During playback searching backward/forward becomes. backward/forward searching green) and mute (unlit) tracks.

Controls during playback HINT • • (RAW mode only) (RAW Press ■ to mark: project/move Select Change side mic level: Search forward/backward: forward/backward: Search playback: Pause/resume Adjust volume: Add marks: playback.

1. 1 2

1 Basic playback Basic Playback

Playback Basic playback 34 Playback Basic playback 35 Handy Recorder Handy H6 to or

Press returnto the Home Screen.

2. Basic playback Basic . to select the NOTE After playback completes, playback might continue completes, playback playback After ) mode. (→ P. 40 depending on the playback Use project you want to play back, and press playing back. playing back. The selected project will start will start The selected project

4. . . . to select the to select Use Use Press folder, and press “PROJECT and LIST”, press

Select the playback project from the list the from project playback the Select 3. 2. 1.

Playback Select the playback project from the list 36 Playback Changing the playback speed 37 Handy Recorder Handy H6 . to adjust the NOTE This setting is saved separately for each project. is saved separately for each This setting Use playback speed, speed, playback and press Playback will occur at the adjusted speed. will occur at the adjusted Playback

4. . . . to select to select

Use Use Press “Playback Speed”, and press “PROJECT MENU”, “PROJECT MENU”, and press

Changing the playback speed the playback Changing

3.

2. 1. You can adjust the playback speed in a range from 50% to 150% of normal. of normal. to 150% from 50% in a range speed playback the can adjust You to to find to select the B and Use Use point icon. Then, set the repeat playback ending point. search while playing back. the starting point for repeat playback. can alsoYou press

5. 6. . . . . to select to select to select “PLAY”, Use Use Use Press the A point icon, and press “AB Repeat”, and “AB press and press

Repeat playback of a set interval (AB repeat) (AB interval of a set playback Repeat 4. 3. 2. 1. You can repeat playback between two set points. two set between playback can repeat You

Playback Repeat playback of a set interval (AB repeat) 38 Playback Repeat playback of a set interval (AB repeat) 39 Handy Recorder Handy H6

to open the to select a different project. to select a different

NOTE During repeat playback, AB repeat will end if you press AB repeat During repeat playback, or Repeat playback will start will start playback Repeat between the set points. playback screen.playback Press

7. . Play all the projects in the current folder. folder. the current Play all the projects in folder the current Play all the projects in repeatedly. to select the NOTE Play All: Play One: One: Repeat Play only the selected project. project repeatedly. Play the selected All: Repeat Use mode, and press

4. . . . to select “Play to select “PLAY”, Use Use Press mode”, andmode”, press and press

Changing the playback mode the playback Changing 3. 2. 1. You can set the playback mode. mode. the playback can set You

Playback Changing the playback mode 40 Playback Changing the playback pitch (key) 41 Handy Recorder Handy H6 6. 6 and ♯ . to set the play- HINT NOTE This pitch setting is saved separately for each project. is saved separately for each setting This pitch This can be set between ♭ Use Playback will occur with the changed pitch. pitch. will occur with the changed Playback back pitch (key), and press

5. k pitch (key) k pitch c playba . . . . to select the to select to select

Use Use Use Press track for which you want to change the pitch (key), and press “Project Mixer”, and press “PROJECT MENU”, “PROJECT MENU”, and press

Changing the Changing

4. 3.

2. 1. The pitch can be changed in semitones for each track separately while keeping the same playback speed. keeping while separately playback the same track for each in semitones can be changed The pitch Explanation up/down Adjusts track volume volume Adjusts track Adjusts left–right position of sound. pitch Adjusts playback without changing speed. playback Press Press Move Move

6 6 – ♯ Mute, −48.0 – +12dB (in 0.5dB increments) ♭ esired. Mixing controls Select parameter to change: parameter Select Change parameters as d ■ value: cursor/change Move

Parameter Parameter range Setting Volume Panning – R100 – CENTER L100 (key) Pitch 4. . . WAV format only format WAV . to select to select Use Use Press “Project Mixer”, and press “PROJECT MENU”, “PROJECT MENU”, and press

Mixing 3. 2. 1. You can use the Project Mixer to adjust the balance of the playback tracks. tracks. playback of the the balance to adjust Mixer the Project can use You

Playback Mixing 42 Playback Mixing 43 Handy Recorder Handy H6 h project separately and h project separately and ) → P. 76 to listen to

Use the Monitor Mixer to adjust the balance when moni- Use the Monitor Mixer toring inputs. ( Mix settings are saved with eac Mix settings applied during playback.

NOTE • • Press Pressing this button turns the this button Pressing on and off. mixer settings the project without mixer adjustments.

5. to view . . to scroll down to select to select se Use Use Press to see information hidden below the bottom of the screen. “Information”, “Information”, and press “PROJECT MENU”, “PROJECT MENU”, and press U information about the project.

Checking project information project Checking 3. 2. 1. You can check information about the selected project. project. selected about the information can check You

Checking/editing projects/files Checking/editing

Checking/editing projects/files Checking project information 44 Checking/editing projects/files Checking track marks 45 Handy Recorder Handy H6 to open

. Mark user added during recording . occurred in the sound occurred to select to select Mark added when a gap Mark added when a gap

Use Use Press “Mark List”, and press “PROJECT MENU”, “PROJECT MENU”, and press

the mark list. mark the

Checking track marks track Checking

3.

2. 1. A list of marks in the recorded project can be shown. be shown. can project in the recorded of marks A list up/down Move Move

s can be used in project names. s can be used in project cannot be only spaces. to complete the setting. A project name The following character (space) !#$% &'()+,-0123456789;=@ABCDEFGHIJKLM- ]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{ }~ NOPQRSTUVWXYZ[

Controls when changing names Controls when changing NOTE • • Select character/confirm change: Press change: character/confirm Select Change the name. Press ■ character: cursor/change Move

5. 6. . . . . to to to select Use Use Use Press select “Rename”, and press select “Edit”, and press “PROJECT MENU”, “PROJECT MENU”, and press

Changing project names project Changing 4. 3. 2. 1.

Checking/editing projects/files Changing project names 46 Checking/editing projects/files Changing project names 47 Handy Recorder Handy H6

. . (WAV or MP3). or MP3). (WAV to select the roject you can change NOTE You can only select WAV formats that have the same sam- formats WAV can only select You project pling frequency and bit rate as the selected the formats by using Whenmixing down a p Use to select“Select Format”, and press format, and press

4. 5. WAV format only format WAV . . . to to select Use Use Press select “Mixdown”, and press “PROJECT MENU”, “PROJECT MENU”, and press

Mixing down a project a down Mixing 3. 2. 1. You can mix down a project that has been recorded using WAV format into a stereo file into a stereo format WAV using been recorded that has a project down can mix You

Checking/editing projects/files Mixing down a project 48 Checking/editing projects/files Mixing down a project 49 Handy Recorder Handy H6 ter the k status (button) k status (button)

to select

During mixdown, the volume, pan and trac During mixdown, the volume, The file created by the mixdown will be named af The file created by the mixdown will added to the original project with a three digit number same If you mix down the “ZOOM0001_ST001”. end, as in this number will increase by one. project again, ), as well project mixer (→ P. 42 made using the settings the sound of ), will affect speed (→ P. 37 as the playback the mixdown. The mixdown file will be created in the same folder. The mixdown file will be created in the same the capacity, If the SD card does not have enough open recorder will return to the Mixdown screen.

NOTE • • • • to start the mixdown. Use “Execute”, and“Execute”, press

6. k that has no recorded file. . All”, all tracks that have files will be all tracks All”, to to select the You cannot select a trac You “ If you select normalized.

NOTE • • Use Use select “Normalize”, and press track that you want to normalize.

4. 5. WAV format only format WAV . . . to select “Edit”, to select Use Use Press and press “PROJECT MENU”, “PROJECT MENU”, and press

Normalizing tracks Normalizing 3. 2. 1. If the volume of a project recorded using WAV format is too low, you can increase the overall level of the file. of the file. level the overall increase you can too low, format is WAV using recorded of a project volume If the

Checking/editing projects/files Normalizing tracks 50 Checking/editing projects/files Normalizing tracks 51 Handy Recorder Handy H6 to start to select “Yes”,

NOTE When normalized, the level of the entire file will be the level of the When normalized, peak level is 0 dB increased by the same amount so that the Use and press normalization.

6. Normalizing tracks Normalizing . and Use Press Press

to select Controls when dividing Use Set the division point. “Divide”, and press“Divide”, PLAY/pause: Confirm point: ■ point: Move

4. 5. . . . to select “Edit”, to select Use Use Press and press “PROJECT MENU”, “PROJECT MENU”, and press

Dividing projects Dividing 3. 2. 1. You can divide a project into two new projects at any point. point. can divide at any projects two new into a project You

Checking/editing projects/files Dividing projects 52 Checking/editing projects/files Dividing projects 53 Handy Recorder Handy H6 . rent take will be divided. All other takesrent take will will be divided. to select “Yes”, viding a project, the part before the division point viding a project, the part

be saved with the original project. be saved with the original The original take is deleted. will be given as the original project with the same name “B” the point will have after The part end. added to the “A” name. added to the end of its recordings and have multiple If you have made additional takes, the cur After di After

NOTE • • • Use and press

6. Dividing projects Dividing to to find to select to select the and u can also press Use Use the starting point icon. ending point icon. Then, set the ending point in the same manner. search while playing back. the starting point. Yo Use

5. 6. 7.

. . . . to select “Trim”, to select “Trim”, to select “Edit”, to select Use Use Use Press and press and press “PROJECT MENU”, “PROJECT MENU”, and press

Trimming project beginnings and ends and beginnings project Trimming 4. 3. 2. 1. You can delete (trim) unnecessary beginnings and endings of recorded projects. To do so, you will set the beginning and end- and beginning will set the so, you do To projects. of recorded and endings beginnings unnecessary (trim) can delete You be kept. to of the part ing points

Checking/editing projects/files Trimming project beginnings and ends 54 Checking/editing projects/files Trimming project beginnings and ends 55 Handy Recorder Handy H6 to trim the . to select “Yes”,

NOTE If you have made additional recordings and the project has If you have made additional takemultiple takes, will be trimmed. the current Press project. and press Use

9. 8. Trimming project beginnings and ends and beginnings project Trimming . . to to NOTE Deleting projects cannot be undone. Use Use select “Delete”, and press select “Yes”, and press

4. 5. . . . to to select Use Use Press select “Trash”, select “Trash”, and press “PROJECT MENU”, “PROJECT MENU”, and press

Deleting one project Deleting 3. 2. 1. You can delete unneeded projects. projects. unneeded can delete You

Checking/editing projects/files Deleting one project 56 Checking/editing projects/files Deleting all projects in a folder 57 Handy Recorder Handy H6 . . to select to NOTE Deleting projects cannot be undone. Use Use “Delete All Projects”, and press select “Yes”, and press

4. 5. . . . to to select

Use Use Press select “Trash”, select “Trash”, and press “PROJECT MENU”, “PROJECT MENU”, and press

Deleting all projects in a folder in all projects Deleting

3.

2. 1. You can delete all the projects in one folder at the same time. the same folder at in one projects all the can delete You to rebuild the to HINT A project will not play back if, for example, you accidentally for example, you accidentally if, back A project will not play while recording or use a computer disconnect the adapter project. In file that is necessary for the to delete a setting might repair it so it can cases, rebuilding the project such be used again. Use select and “Yes”, press project.

4. . . . to to select Use Use Press select “Rebuild”, and press “PROJECT MENU”, “PROJECT MENU”, and press

Rebuilding a project Rebuilding 3. 2. 1. If a project is missing necessary files or is damaged, you can try rebuilding it. try rebuilding you can damaged, files or is necessary is missing If a project

Checking/editing projects/files Rebuilding a project 58 Checking/editing projects/files Recording a project voice memo 59 Handy Recorder Handy H6 , the voice memo is , the voice oice memo will be in the format of oice memo will be in oice memo file format is 128kbps MP3. oice memo file format is oice memos are recorded using the stereo mic con- oice memos are recorded Each time you press Each overwritten. V the v The file name of “ZOOM0001_VM”. The v nected to the L/R input. nected to the L/R input. using Inputs 1–4. It cannot be recorded

HINT • • • • Play the memo. the Play Start playback: Press Press playback: Start Press Stop playback:

5. . . . to select to select

Use Use Record the memo. Record the Press “Voice Memo”, “Voice Memo”, and press “PROJECT MENU”, “PROJECT MENU”, and press Start recording: Press recording: Press Start Stop recording: Press

Recording a project voice memo voice a project Recording

4. 3.

2. 1. You can add a voice memo to a project. memo a voice can add You L/R. , the backup file , the backup . to Use select “On”, and press In this state, when you press In this state, when you file for track instead of the normal will play back

4. WAV format only format WAV . . . to to select Use Use Press select “Backup File”, and press “PROJECT MENU”, “PROJECT MENU”, and press

Playing backup files files backup Playing 3. 2. 1. If you have made a backup recording, you can play the backup file instead of the normal file. normal of the file instead play the backup you can recording, a backup have made If you

Checking/editing projects/files Playing backup files 60 Checking/editing projects/files Playing backup files 61 Handy Recorder Handy H6 power is off, and then power is off, to the computer using a USB cable. NOTE If you want to power the unit using the computer’s USB the unit using the computer’s to power If you want while the bus, connect the cable turn it on. Connect the

4. . . . to select to select “USB”, Use Use Press “SD Card Reader”, and press and press

Data exchange with computers (card reader) (card computers with exchange Data 3. 2. 1. By connecting with a computer, you can check and copy data on the SD card. data on the and copy check you can with a computer, By connecting USB functions USB

USB functions Data exchange with computers (card reader) 62 USB functions Data exchange with computers (card reader) 63 Handy Recorder Handy H6 . . icon into the trash. . , and then press Always follow these procedures before disconnecting the procedures before disconnecting the follow these Always USB cable. ant disconnect to

nd the NOTE • Macintosh: Drag-and-drop the a Disconnect the cable from the computer w Follow the procedures for your computer when you Windows: to select the Hardware” Remove “Safely Use

6. 5. s ver is necessary to use Multi ver is necessary to use . to select ad using battery power” setting uses the batteries uses the batteries power” setting ad using battery rack rack mode. “Stereo Mix”, it is a 2 in/2 out interface. Set to “Multi to Set it is a 2 in/2 out interface. “Stereo Mix”, , select “PC/Mac using battery power”. power”. using battery “PC/Mac , select Track” it is a 6 in/2 out interface. it is a 6 in/2 out interface. Track” ) to stereo. (→ P. 68 inputs mixer to mix all track can download this driver from the ZOOM You mode. Track website (www.zoom.co.jp). enough When using a computer that does not provide phantom power through its USB bus and when using power “iP The in the recorder. Set to to Set work with Mix mode. It will not use Stereo With an iPad, Multi T mode you can use the recorder’When using Stereo Mix Windows, a dri When using

HINT NOTE • • • • • • Use “PC/Mac”, “PC/Mac using battery “iPad or power” using battery power”, and press

5. directly to a computer or iPad as well as output signals from that device through device from that signals as output as well or iPad to a computer directly . . . . to select to select “USB”, toselect “Stereo . Use Use Mix” or “Multi track”, and press Use Press “Audio Interface”, “Audio and press and press

Using as an audio interface an audio as Using the 4. 3. 2. 1. You can send signals input through the the input through signals can send You

USB functions Using as an audio interface 64 USB functions Using as an audio interface 65 Handy Recorder Handy H6 . . . , and then press to select “EXIT”, to select “Yes”, nd the Use Disconnect the cable from the computer oriPad a and press and press Use

8. 9. 10. to the computer or iPad using a USB to disconnect. to

HINT NOTE ) (→ P. 66 interface settings”. “Audio See A Lightning to USB Camera Adapter or Lightning to USB 3 A Lightning to USB Camera to connect to an iPad. Adapter is necessary Camera Connect the cable. Press

7. 6. Using as an audio interface an audio as Using ) (→ P. 74 cut filter Low ) (→ P. 75 Compressor/limiter ) (→ P. 66 Direct monitoring ) (→ P. 78 monitoring MS-RAW ) (→ P. 87 Phantom power ) (→ P. 88 Plug-in power ) (→ P. 67 function Back Loop ) Mixer (→ P. 68 ) VU meters (→ P. 89 ) (→ P. 70 Tuner . . Tool to select to select Input settings Input Use Use “On”, and “On”, press “Direct Monitor”, and press

4. 3. can be output directly before can be output directly . as an audio interface, you can make you audio interface, as an the following . to select Use Press “INPUT&OUTPUT”, “INPUT&OUTPUT”, and press

Audio interface settings interface Audio settings. Refer to each section for details. section for to each Refer settings. it passes through the connected computer or iPad. This connected computer or iPad. it passes through the without latency. enables monitoring 2. 1. Making direct monitoring settings monitoring Making direct that is input to the Sound When using the using the When

USB functions Audio interface settings 66 USB functions Audio interface settings 67 NEXT Handy Recorder Handy H6 . to select Use “On”, and “On”, press

4. and send and send . . . to select to select Use Use Press “Loop Back”, Back”, “Loop and press “INPUT&OUTPUT”, “INPUT&OUTPUT”, and press

the computer or stream it livethe computer or stream via the Internet. playing on the computer and then record using software on software then record using the computer and playing on used, for example to add narration to a musical backing track track to a musical backing example to add narration used, for it back to the computer or iPad again (loop back). This can be (loop back). again computer or iPad to the it back 3.

2. 1. computer or iPad with the sound input in the sound input in the with the or iPad computer When in stereo mix mode, you can mix the sound from the can mix the sound mix mode, you When in stereo Using Loop Back (in stereo mix mode) mix (in stereo Loop Back Using up/down Press Press Move Move

to listen to sor/change value: sor/change Mixing controls ettings as desired.

HINT The same mix settings are saved and used for both stereo The same mix settings modes. mix and multi track Select parameter to change: parameter Select Change the parameter s Press ■ Move cur Move Pressing this button turns the this button Pressing on and off. mixer settings the project without mixer adjustments.

4. 5. (continued) (continued) . . . to to select Use Use Press select “Mixer”, and press “INPUT&OUTPUT”, “INPUT&OUTPUT”, and press

Audio interface settings interface Audio 3. 2. 1. Mixing the inputs Mixing results of this mix The the mix of the inputs. can adjust You mode, When in stereo mix to a computer or iPad. are input stereo mix is sent. the resulting

USB functions Audio interface settings 68 USB functions Audio interface settings 69 Handy Recorder Handy H6 . to select the to change the HINT The standard pitch can be set in a The standard pitch range between 435Hz–445Hz. Use Use tuning type, and press standard pitch.

4. 5. . . . to to Use Use Press select “Tuner”, select “Tuner”, and press select “TOOL”, select “TOOL”, and press

Using the tuner the Using 3. 2. 1. The input signal can be used to tune an instrument. tune an instrument. used to can be signal The input Tools

Tools Using the tuner 70 Tools Using the tuner 71 Detected string Pitch Sharp Handy Recorder Handy H6 Flat Guitar/bass tuner Guitar/bass Center lights when pitch accurate ■ you areThe number of the string detected, tuning is automatically them one allowing you to tune at a time. String number/note name name number/note String 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 E B G# E B E E C# A E A E EBGDAEB DAGDAD D ADBGDGD F# D A D GDAEB Sharp Bass Guitar Open E Open A Open D Open G DADGAD Tuner Tuner type Use the tuner according to the type as follows

Flat Chromatic tuner Chromatic Center lights when pitch accurate 8. ■ automati- The input is detected the near- cally and the name of inaccuracy est note and the pitch are shown. to select the input to use.

to change the pitch (drop tuning). button

rack t and

HINT three semitones. You can drop the tuning by up to can You For all tuner types except chromatic, you can use Press a

7. 6. . . . to select to set when the to set the speed, ) (→ P. 28 Count” “Pre Select “Tempo” Select Select “Click” “Click” Select metronome is active, and press and press ■ ■ Use Use a menu item, and press ■ Use

4. . . . to to Use Use Press select “Metronome”, and press select “TOOL”, select “TOOL”, and press

Using the metronome the Using 3. 2. 1. Use the metronome to count in before recording or as a click track. track. as a click or before recording count in to metronome Use the

Tools Using the metronome 72 Tools Using the metronome 73 Handy Recorder Handy H6 . . . to set the to set the pattern, to set the pattern, to set the sound, to set the “Level” Select Select “Pattern” “Pattern” Select “Sound” Select metronome volume, and metronome volume, press and press and press ■ Use ■ Use Use ■ . . to select the to select the Use Use track you want to apply the low cut filter to, and press cutoff frequency of the low cut filter, and press

4. 5. . . . to select to select Use Use Press “Lo Cut”, “Lo Cut”, and press “INPUT&OUTPUT”, “INPUT&OUTPUT”, and press

Reducing noise (low cut filter) cut (low noise Reducing 3. 2. 1. Use the low-cut filter to reduce wind noise and vocal pops, for example. example. pops, for vocal and noise reduce wind filter to low-cut Use the Other functions Other

Other functions Reducing noise (low cut filter) 74 Other functions Using the input compressor/limiter 75 Handy Recorder Handy reduce high lev- els and raise low levels. level when input signals exceed a set level. H6 Explanation

. Compressor/limiter OFF Standard compressor Compressors Compressor for vocals Compressor for drums and percussion Standard limiter Limiter for live Limitersperformances reduce the Limiter for studio recording to select the Setting Off Comp1 (General) Comp2 (Vocal) Comp3 (Drum) Limiter1 (General) Limiter2 (Concert) Limiter3 (Studio) Use type of compressor/limiter, and press

5. . . . . to select the to select to select

Use Use Use Press track you want to affect, and press “Comp/Limiter”, “Comp/Limiter”, and press “INPUT&OUTPUT”, “INPUT&OUTPUT”, and press

Using the input compressor/limiter input the Using

4. 3.

2. 1. Use the compressor/limiter to raise low-level input signals and lower high-level input signals. signals. input lower high-level and input signals low-level to raise compressor/limiter Use the - Adjusts left–right Adjusts left–right position of sound. Adjusts track volume volume Adjusts track tings only affect the tings only affect Mute, −48.0 – +12dB Mute, −48.0 (in 0.5dB increments) to listen to Parameter Parameter range Setting Explanation The use of volume and panning set and panning The use of volume recorded data. the They do not affect monitoring signal. Mixer to adjust the balance during play Use the Project ) (→ P. 42 back.

NOTE NOTE These mix settings are saved with each recorded project with each are saved These mix settings can also be applied during play- Mix settings separately. ) (→ P. 42 back. • • Panning – R100 – CENTER L100 Volume Press Pressing this button turns the this button Pressing on and off. mixer settings the project withoutmixer adjustments.

5. up/down Press Press Move Move

. . . to select to select esired. Mixing controls Use Use Select parameter to change: Select d Change parameters as Press “Monitor Mixer”, Mixer”, “Monitor and press “INPUT&OUTPUT”, “INPUT&OUTPUT”, and press Move cursor/change value: cursor/change Move ■

Adjusting the input signal monitoring mix monitoring signal the input Adjusting 4. 3. 2. 1. You can adjust the level and panning of each input signal for the monitoring mix. for the monitoring signal input of each and panning level adjust the can You

Other functions Adjusting the input signal monitoring mix 76 Other functions Monitoring the input signals of specified tracks (SOLO mode) 77 ton to to open Handy Recorder Handy H6 ks. When monitoring, press and hold another track but another track press and hold When monitoring, the signals monitored. to add that track the automatic mode, monitoring in SOLO Even when operate in response to the input recording function will levels of all trac OLO mode.

HINT HINT the settings screen and then returning to the Home Screen. screen and then the settings • mode by pressing can also exit SOLO You • Press the button of a track being monitored to end S The indicators for all tracks being input will light red, and the being The indicators for all tracks will also be output. tracks input signals of other

2. ks ks that have input ks (mic input), press and hold either the

signals (indicators lit red). mode, the inputs of trac Even when monitoring in SOLO are being that have names shown in red on the display recorded. SOLO mode can only be used with trac mode SOLO monitor L/R trac To L or the R button. ant monitor. to

NOTE • • •

w Press and hold the buttons of the tracks that you The input signals of the selected tracks will be output from selected tracks The input signals of the OUT jacks. the PHONE and LINE The indicators for the selected track keys will light orange. The indicators track for the selected

Monitoring the input signals of specified tracks (SOLO mode) (SOLO tracks of specified signals the input Monitoring 1. You can monitor the input signals of specified tracks using SOLO mode. using SOLO tracks specified of input signals the can monitor You . to NOTE Select “Stereo” if you want to monitor with an ordinary to monitor with if you want “Stereo” Select stereo mix. Use select “RAW”, and press

4. MS-RAW mode only mode MS-RAW . . . to select to select Use Use Press “MS-RAW Monitor”, and press “INPUT&OUTPUT”, “INPUT&OUTPUT”, and press

Monitoring MS-RAW signals MS-RAW Monitoring 3. 2. 1. When recording in MS-RAW mode, you can monitor the mid mic input through the left channel and the side mic input through input through side mic and the channel the left through mic input the mid monitor you can mode, in MS-RAW recording When the right channel.

Other functions Monitoring MS-RAW signals 78 Other functions Converting MS format input signals to ordinary stereo 79 NEXT Handy Recorder Handy H6 . . to select an to select "On" Turn "On/Off" Turn NOTE When set to On, the selected tracks will be converted into will be converted When set to On, the selected tracks stereo tracks. Use Use item, and press and press

5.

. . . . to select to select to select

Use Use Use Press the tracks to convert, and press "MS Matrix", and press "INPUT&OUTPUT", and press

Converting MS format input signals to ordinary stereo ordinary to signals input MS format Converting

4. 3.

2. 1. Signals from an MS format stereo mic input through Inputs 1/2 or Inputs 3/4 can be converted to an ordinary stereo signal. stereo ordinary to an be converted 3/4 can 1/2 or Inputs Inputs through mic input stereo MS format from an Signals (continued) . to select Mid Selecting the "Track Setting" the "Track Selecting Use and Side assignments for Inputs 3/4), and 1/2 (or press

. . to set the level to set the level Set "Side Level" Set "Mid Level" HINT HINT Side Level can be set to mute and in a range from −48.0 to Side Level dB. +12.0 Mid Level can be set to mute and in a range from −48.0 to can be set to mute and in a range Mid Level dB. +12.0 Use Use of the side mic, which cap- tures the sound to the left and right, and press of the mid mic, which captures the center sound, and press Converting MS format input signals to ordinary stereo ordinary to signals input MS format Converting

Other functions Converting MS format input signals to ordinary stereo 80 Other functions Setting the recording format 81

ks selected. Handy Recorder Handy Large Small H6 Low High Audio quality File size MP3 96kbps MP3 80kbps MP3 64kbps MP3 56kbps MP3 48kbps MP3 320kbps MP3 256kbps MP3 224kbps MP3 192kbps MP3 160kbps MP3 128kbps MP3 112kbps WAV96kHz/24bit WAV96kHz/16bit WAV48kHz/24bit WAV48kHz/16bit WAV44.1kHz/24bit WAV44.1kHz/16bit AV format for recording high-quality audio. for recording high-quality format AV h also reduces the audio quality. Use this format if Use this format the audio quality. h also reduces you need to conserve space on the SD card to store many space on the SD card to store many you need to conserve recordings, for example. Use the W Use the through compression, reduces file size The MP3 format whic format, a single stereo MP3 file When recording in MP3 of the number of trac will be created regardless of use the monitoring mixer to adjust the balance can You ) (→ P. 76 in the stereo mix. all the tracks

NOTE • • • . . . . to select the to select to select

Use Use Use Press desired format, and press “Rec Format”, and press “REC”, and press

Setting the recording format recording the Setting

4. 3.

2. 1. Set the format according to the desired audio quality and file size. and file quality desired audio to the according format the Set . . to to set the NOTE In step 5, you can also choose “Stop Level”. “Stop Level”. In step 5, you can also choose Use Use select “Start Level”, and press start level, and press Recording will start will start Recording input automatically when the level exceeds the set level.

5. 6. . to . . . to to select g level, use select “Set Start & Stop and pressLevel”, Use Use in To set the recordingTo start- Press select “Auto Rec”, select Rec”, “Auto and press “REC”, and press

Changing automatic recording settings recording automatic Changing 4. 3. 2. 1. You can set the input levels that cause automatic recording to start and stop. to start recording automatic that cause levels the input can set You

Other functions Changing automatic recording settings 82 Other functions Changing automatic recording settings 83 Handy Recorder Handy H6 to . . to set

ing time, use evel. select “Auto Stop”, select Stop”, “Auto and press l Set the stop level in the same manner as the start Use p To set the automaticTo stop- the stop time, and press When the input level goes below the set level, recording When the input level goes below the set level, the amount of time set in step 2 will stop automatically after above.

3. 2.

1. Enabling automatic stopping automatic Enabling . . . to set the sound to select the con- to select the Setting the "Level" Setting Setting the "Mode" Setting the "Sound" Setting NOTE Markers will not be output when the overdubbing or voice or voice be output when the overdubbing will not Markers memo functions is in use. Use Use Use marker level and press ditions for outputting sound markers, and press type of sound marker, and press

can output tone signals (sound markers). (sound signals output tone can , by inputting tone signals into the camera recording, aligning the audio with the aligning the audio the camera recording, tone signals into , by inputting . . . . to select a menu to select "Sound to select “REC”, Use Use Use Press item and press Marker", and press and press

Outputting tone signals when starting and stopping recording (sound marker function) marker (sound recording and stopping starting when signals tone Outputting When recording audio for video with the audio for video When recording 4. 3. 2. 1. When starting and stopping recording, the recording, stopping and starting When video will be easier. video will

Other functions Outputting tone signals when starting and stopping recording (sound marker function) 84 Other functions Lowering the line output level 85 Handy Recorder Handy H6 . to set the output NOTE This setting does not affect the output level of the PHONE does not affect This setting jack. Use level of the LINE OUT jack and press

4. . . . to select "Line to select

Use Use Press Out Level" and press "INPUT&OUTPUT" and press

Lowering the line output level line output the Lowering

3.

2. 1. nal mic input jack of an SLR camera or another connector with high input gain. with high or another connector of an SLR camera jack nal mic input You can lower the output level of the LINE OUT jack. Use this when the output signal of the LINE OUT jack is input to the exter- to the is input jack LINE OUT of the output signal when the Use this jack. LINE OUT of the output level the can lower You 30331-123016) 01–ZOOM9999 ” format uses the recording starting time. time. starting ” format uses the recording Default: ZOOM00 (Example: 1 YYMMDD-HHMMSS Date:

• • The “Date The Project names are created in the following formats. in the following formats. names are created Project

NOTE • • ojects are named are ojects . . . . to select to select to select Use Use Use Press the type, and press “Project Name”, and press “REC”, and “REC”, press

Setting how pr how Setting 4. 3. 2. 1. You can change the type of name that is automatically givenautomatically that is of name the type a project. to can change You

Other functions Setting how projects are named 86 Other functions Changing the phantom power setting 87 Handy Recorder Handy H6 . . . to select to select the to select the “On”, to select Select “Voltage” “Voltage” Select Select “ON/OFF” “ON/OFF” Select the desired voltage, the desired voltage, and press input you want to set, input you want and press and press Use ■ Use ■ Use . . . . to select to select to select

Use Use Use Press a menu item, and press “Phantom”, “Phantom”, and press “INPUT&OUTPUT”, “INPUT&OUTPUT”, and press

Changing the phantom power setting power the phantom Changing

4. 3.

2. 1. Inputs1–4 can provide phantom power of +12V, +24V or +48V. +48V. +24V or +12V, power of phantom provide can Inputs1–4 . to Use select “On”, select “On”, and press

4. . . . to select to select Use Use Press “Plugin Power”, “Plugin Power”, and press “INPUT&OUTPUT”, “INPUT&OUTPUT”, and press

Using plug-in power plug-in Using 3. 2. 1. When using a mic that uses plug-in power, make the following setting before before make setting following the power, uses plug-in mic that using a When the . ofXY mic input jack it to the MIC/LINE connecting

Other functions Using plug-in power 88 Other functions Using VU meters to check input levels 89 Handy Recorder Handy H6 to adjust input to adjustthe reference that is used for 0VU. HINT The reference level can be set between –20 dBFS and –10 be set between –20 dBFS and –10 The reference level can represents the loudness of the signal The dBFS unit dBFs. value for in dB with 0 dBFS being the maximum recordable the digital data. levels and check them here. Use Use

4. 5. . . . to select to select

Use Use Press “VU Meter”, Meter”, “VU and press “INPUT&OUTPUT”, “INPUT&OUTPUT”, and press

Using VU meters to check input levels input check to meters VU Using

3.

2. 1. The virtual VU meters can be used to check input levels. input levels. metersVU to check be used can The virtual . to select NOTE When using an AC adapter, this setting has no effect. has this setting adapter, AC When using an Use the desired setting, and press

5. . . . . to select to select to select Use Use Use Press “Power Saving”, “Power Saving”, and press “Backlight”, “Backlight”, and press “SYSTEM”, and press

Setting the display to save power save to display the Setting 4. 3. 2. 1. You can set the display backlight to dim or turn off when no operation is conducted is conducted no operation when turn off dim or to backlight the display can set You power. in order to save for 30 seconds

Other functions Setting the display to save power 90 Other functions Adjusting the display brightness 91 Handy Recorder Handy H6 . . to select to select Use Use “Brightness”, and press the desired brightness, and press

4. 5. . . . to select to select

Use Use Press “Backlight”, “Backlight”, and press “SYSTEM”, and press

Adjusting the display brightness the display Adjusting

3.

2. 1. . to open a . . to select to select Use Use Press “Software Version”, and press “SYSTEM”, and press screen where you can view the firmware versions.

Checking the firmware versions the firmware Checking 3. 2. 1. You can check the software versions by the used software the can check You

Other functions Checking the firmware versions 92 Other functions Restoring the default settings 93 Handy Recorder Handy H6 to restore to NOTE Input level settings are not reset. Input level settings Use select “Yes”, select “Yes”, and press The power will automatically The power will automatically turn off. the defaultsettings.

4. . . . to select to select

Use Use Press “Factory Reset”, and press “SYSTEM”, and press

Restoring the default settings default the Restoring

3.

2. 1. You can restore the unit to its factory default settings. default settings. factory unit to its the can restore You to see the . . to select to select Use Use Press “SD Card Remain”, “SD Card Remain”, and press “SD CARD”, “SD CARD”, and press amount of remaining open space on the card.

Checking SD card open space open SD card Checking 3. 2. 1. Other functions Other

Other functions Checking SD card open space 94 Other functions Formatting SD cards 95

Handy Recorder Handy H6 hased, you must format it hased, you before it can be used with the unit. before it can be used Be aware that all data previously saved on the SD card will that all Be aware formatted. be deleted when it is If you use an SD card that has been formatted by a formatted an SD card that has been If you use that you have purc computer or using the

NOTE • • for use with it. with it. for use to format . . . to to select to select

Use Use Use Press select “Yes” and press “Format”, “Format”, and press “SD CARD”, “SD CARD”, and press the SD card.

Formatting SD cards SD Formatting

4. 3.

2. 1. SD cards must be formatted by the be formatted must SD cards Time required for full test Test result Test Test progress Test . to select “Yes”, to cancel. se NOTE Press Press To executeTo a full test, u Start a quick test. testThe quick completes. The test should takeThe test should about 30 seconds. The test result and a screen allowing execution of a full test, The test result and a of time required, will be shown. along with the amount and press

4. 6. 5. can be tested. can . . . to select “SD to select “Performance Test”, and press Use Use Press CARD”, and pressCARD”,

Testing SD card performance card SD Testing 3. 2. 1. SD card compatibility with the with compatibility SD card

Other functions Testing SD card performance 96 Other functions Testing SD card performance 97 Handy Recorder Handy H6 NOTE Even if a performance test result is "OK", there is no guar- Even if a performance This information is will not occur. antee that writing errors guidance. just to provide The test completes. test The The result of the evaluation will of the evaluation will The result be shown. reaches If the access rate MAX the card will fail (NG). 100%,

8. Test progress Test AVE: average AVE: Card access rate MAX: maximum

Cancel test: Press Cancel test: Press This will test all writable areas on the card. all writable areas This will test test: Press Pause/resume Start a full test.

7. are update should fail, are update should fail, tery power is too low. If this is the case, install new tery power is too low. Updating the firmware is not possible when the remaining is not possible when the remaining Updating the firmware bat adapter. AC or use an batteries In the unlikely firmw event that a from the beginning to update the conduct the procedures again. firmware

ompletes, turn the power NOTE • • off. After the firmware update c

4. . . to update to select “Yes”, can be updated to the latest firmware versions. latest firmware to the be updated can he SD card. Insert the SD card into the Use t Copy the version update file to the root directory of and press Then, turn the power on while pressing the firmware. the

Updating the firmware Updating 3. 2. 1. The

Other functions Updating the firmware 98 Other functions Using SD cards from older H series recorders 99 Handy Recorder Handy H6 .

can use them. can use them. and , , , , ved, they will not be recognized by older recognized ved, they will not be to move recorders are supported. to select “Yes”,

H series recorders. After files are mo After Cards used by If a file with the same name already exists in a destination If a file with the same possible until the file name will not be location, movement is changed.

NOTE • • • Use Insert the SD card, and then turn the power on. and press the files.the

Using SD cards from older H series recorders H series older from cards SD Using

2. 1. An SD card that has been used in an older ZOOM H series recorder can be read and used by the by the and used be read can series recorder ZOOM H an older used in has been card that An SD The files will be moved on the card so that the on the card will be moved The files

HINT hold function is active.hold function The remote control buttons function even when the function control buttons The remote jack. from a distance. a distance. from REMOTE main unit. main unit. Connect the remote control to the The buttons on the remote control correspond to the buttons to the buttons correspond the remote control on The buttons on the

Using a remote control a remote Using ■ By using a remote control, you can operate the operate you can control, a remote By using

Other functions Using a remote control 100 Other functions Troubleshooting 101 to allow a Handy Recorder Handy ) → P. 94 H6 ” appears on the display, the hold function is hold function is the ” appears on the display, is not recognized by a computer when a computer by is not recognized trouble connected by USB by connected Recording is not possible Recording The ) it. (→ P. 62 computer to recognize Check that the OS of the computer is compatible. that the OS of the computer Check must be selected on the A USB operation mode If “Hold is On If ) (→ P. 16 Disable the hold function. enabled.

• • ◆ has open space. ( that the SD card • Confirm Other ◆ • olume ery quiet is not too low. is not too low. is not operating properly, please check the following first. the following check please properly, operating is not

) tings. (→ P. 20 .

There is no sound or output is v is no sound or output There 

The recorded sound cannot be heard or is very quiet or is very sound cannot be heard The recorded Troubleshooting the output level of that device. the output level of that If a CD player or other device is connected to an input jack, raise device is connected to an input jack, If a CD player or other oriented correctly the input level set Check If you are using an XY mic or other mic capsule, confirm that it is mic or other mic capsule, confirm that If you are using an XY Confirm that the volume of the volume of Confirm that the Check the connections to your monitoring system and its v to your monitoring the connections Check setting. setting.

• • ◆ • ◆ • • Recording/playback trouble Recording/playback If you think that the think that If you + backup stereo recording) + backup tracks (6 tracks tracks Input gain: –∞ to 46.5 dB –∞ Input gain: Input impedance: 2 kΩ Plug-in power: 2.5V supported Mic type Directional Input gain Input gain –∞ to 46.5 dB Sensitivity –41 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa ConnectorsTIP hot) TRS: (XLR: 2 hot, jacks XLR/TRS combo Backup input Backup dB –12 input gain Set Phantom power INPUTS 1–4) (can be turned ON/OFF independently for +12/+24/+48V Input impedance or more kΩ 1.8 Supported formatsSupported 48–320 kbps Supported formatsSupported mono/stereo, BWF format 44.1/48/96kHz, 16/24-bit, Input gain (PAD ON) (PAD Input gain –∞ to 35.5 dB Input gain (PAD OFF) (PAD Input gain –∞ to 55.5 dB speaker Equivalent input noise (EIN) dBu or less –120 Maximum allowable input level Maximum allowable ON) +22 dBu (PAD Maximum sound pressure inputMaximum sound SPL dB 136 Maximum simultaneous recording tracks 2 Maximum simultaneous recording tracks 8 With 2GB card 3:08:00 WAV) (44.1kHz/16-bit 34:43:00 MP3) (128kbps 2" full-color LCD (320 x 240) MP3 setting MIC/LINE IN stereo mini jack MIC/LINE IN WAV setting WAV XY mic (XYH-6) kΩ) is 10 dBu when output load impedance (rated output level –10 LINE OUT stereo mini jack load) (20 mW + 20 mW into 32Ω jack PHONE OUT stereo mini INPUTS 1 – 4 L/R inputs Output jack Built-in speaker 400 mW/8 Ω mono Specifications Recording time Recording Display Recording formats Recording Inputs Outputs Recording mediaRecording specifications SD/SDHC/SDXC Cards that support

Other functions Specifications 102 Other functions Specifications 103 Handy Recorder Handy H6 09:45 21:00 Alkaline batteries mode (Note: Use with Windows requires a driver, but Macintosh does not) Macintosh but a driver, requires Windows Use with mode (Note:

Class: Speed USB 2.0 Full Class: USB 2.0 High Speed Class: 2.0 High Speed USB mode track Specifications: 16-bit bit rate rate, 2 in/2 out, 44.1/48kHz sampling Specifications: 16/24-bit bit rate sampling rate, 6 in/2 out, 44.1/48kHz/96kHz Note: Use as an iPad audio interface supported (stereo mode only) supported audio interface Note: Use as an iPad possible Note: USB bus power operation stereo operation: interface Audio Audio interface operation: multi operation: interface Audio Recording mode Recording (stereo x 1) XY mic, 44.1kHz/16-bit 2, 3 and 4 used, 96kHz/24-bit (stereo x 3) XY mic and Inputs 1, times are estimates. above The Note: may They our own testing method. power were calculated using when using battery continuous recording times Approximate Note: greatly depending on operating conditions. differ AA batteries Operating using 4 AD-17 adapter: DC5V 1A AC USB bus power mm (H), 280 g mm (D) x 47.8 x 152.8 mm (W) Main unit: 77.8 g 130 XYH-6: 78.9 mm (W) x 60.2 mm (D) x 45.2 mm (H), Mass storage class operation storage Mass Approximate continuous Approximate recording times when power using battery (in hours and minutes) Power Dimensions USB Note: When using a USB cable designed for recharging, SD card reader and audio interface functions cannot be used. SD designed for recharging, When using a USB cable Note: Specifications ZOOM CORPORATION 4-4-3 Surugadai, Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 Japan www.zoom.co.jp

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