© 2016 ZOOM CORPORATION Copying or reprinting this manual in part or in whole without permission is prohibited. OPERATION MANUAL Handy Recorder 001 Introduction/H4nProfeatures H4n Pro features • An all-in-one handy recorder. The H4n Pro is lightweight (294 g) with a very compact design and is equipped with high quality stereo condenser microphones arranged in an XY pickup pattern, a built-in speaker, SD card recording, a mixer and internal effects. You can enjoy recording and creating your own music anytime, anywhere with the H4n Pro. • Versatile field recorder with multi-track capability. The H4n Pro is capable of recording in several different operation modes. STEREO mode enables high-quality stereo recording. 4CH mode can record 2 sound sources simultaneously in stereo. MTR mode allows playback of 4 tracks and recording of 2 tracks simultaneously. You can use it as a field recorder to record melodies and band performances on-the-fly and to capture sound effects. You can also use it as a multitrack recorder to make songs by overdubbing instruments and vocals. Furthermore, in STAMINA mode you can record in stereo for up to 11 hours using batteries only. • New 90/120°-variable XY stereo mic The H4n Pro allows you to adjust the angle of the onboard microphones to address a wider range of recording scenarios. Set the microphones to 120° for a wider area of sound, or set them to 90° for a more focused sound source. Either way, the mics retain their XY configuration, so you can record natural stereo sound with no phase cancellation. • Connect mics and guitars directly using combined XLR/ standard phone jacks The H4n Pro includes input jacks for connections that can accommodate a variety of recording styles. Microphones, including stereo mics and condensers, electric guitars, basses and keyboards can all be connected directly. • Use as an audio interface and SD card with a computer An onboard USB 2.0 Hi-Speed port allows direct connection to a computer. You can use it as an audio interface with built-in effects (sampling rate limited to 44.1 kHz when using the effects). You can also use the H4n Pro as an SD card reader for your computer. You can transfer recorded files to your computer and use them to create audio CDs or work with them in DAW software. • Tuner, metronome, karaoke and various other functions The tuner functions include not only a standard chromatic tuner, but also support less common tunings, such as for 7-string guitars and 5-string basses. The metronome function is convenient for practice and multitrack recording. You can also use the H4n Pro as a practice device. Use the SPEED function to adjust the playback speed from 50–150%. The KARAOKE functions include center canceling for stereo files and variable key control, making it valuable for language learning and voice training. Thank you very much for purchasing our ZOOM H4n Pro Handy Recorder. The H4n Pro has the following special features. Please read this manual carefully to fully understand the functions of the H4n Pro so that you can make the most of it for many years. After reading this manual, please keep it with the warranty in a safe place. 002 Introduction/Applications The H4n Pro is ideal for these applications Vocal recording Recording live performances Recording meetings Recording acoustic guitars Band practices Field recording Piano recitals Transferring analog sound sources to digital Drum practice recording 003 Introduction/Contents Contents H4n Pro features .......................................................................................... 001 The H4n Pro is ideal for these applications.................................................. 002 Contents....................................................................................................... 003 Safety precautions for users ........................................................................ 006 Copyright warnings ...................................................................................... 007 Getting started 1-1 Recording flow using the H4n Pro................................................. 009 1-2 Easy recording guide (STEREO mode) .......................................... 011 2-1 Names and functions of parts........................................................ 013 3 Battery/Power setting .................................................................... 015 4-1 Using the POWER/HOLD switch and turning the power on/off..... 017 4-2 Using recording and transport buttons.......................................... 019 4-3 Using TRACK 1–4 buttons............................................................. 020 4-4 Using INPUT MIC, 1 and 2 buttons ............................................... 021 4-5 Using REC LEVEL and VOLUME buttons...................................... 022 4-6 Using the DIAL and the MENU button........................................... 023 5-1 Loading an SD card ....................................................................... 025 5-2 Setting the date and time (DATE/TIME)......................................... 026 6-1 Setup: Connecting external devices.............................................. 027 6-2 Setup: Built-in microphones .......................................................... 028 6-3 Setup: Built-in microphones/external mic with plug-in power....... 029 6-4 Setup: INPUT 1/2 connections and phantom power..................... 030 6-5 Using as a USB audio interface..................................................... 031 6-6 Setup: Using as a USB SD card reader......................................... 033 6-7 Setup: Built-in speaker .................................................................. 034 7-1 Mode overview............................................................................... 035 7-2 Switching and confirming modes .................................................. 036 7-3 Mode details .................................................................................. 037 8-1 Mode screens: STEREO and STAMINA modes............................. 038 8-2 Mode screens: 4CH mode............................................................. 039 8-3 Mode screens: MTR mode ............................................................ 040 8-4 Mode screens: MAIN MENU.......................................................... 041 9 Optional remote control operation................................................. 043 Operations 1-01 Settings/recording: Setting input sources and recording levels.... 045 1-02 Settings/recording: Recording in STEREO and STAMINA modes ... 047 1-03 Settings/recording: Recording format (REC FORMAT) ................ 049 1-04 Settings/recording: File name (FILE NAME)................................... 050 1-05 Settings/recording: 4CH mode recording...................................... 051 1-06-1 Settings/recording: MTR mode recording (REC MODE) ............... 053 1-06-2 Settings/recording: MTR mode recording (OVER WRITE)............. 055 1-06-3 Settings/recording: MTR mode recording (ALWAYS NEW)........... 056 004 Introduction/Contents 1-07 Settings/recording: TRACK MENU................................................ 057 1-08-1 Settings/recording: Automatic re-recording (PUNCH IN/OUT) ..... 059 1-08-2 Settings/recording: Manual re-recording (PUNCH IN/OUT) .......... 061 2-01-1 Recording functions: AUTO REC................................................... 063 2-01-2 Recording functions: AUTO REC STOP ........................................ 064 2-02 Recording functions: PRE REC...................................................... 065 2-03 Recording functions: LO CUT........................................................ 066 2-04 Recording functions: COMP/LIMIT................................................ 067 2-05 Recording functions: REC LEVEL AUTO ....................................... 069 2-06 Recording functions: MONITOR .................................................... 070 2-07 Recording functions: INPUT 1/2 LEVEL LINK................................ 071 2-08 Recording functions: MONO MIX .................................................. 072 2-09 Recording functions: MS STEREO MATRIX .................................. 073 3-01-1 Tuner: CHROMATIC TUNER.......................................................... 075 3-01-2 Tuner: other TUNER types............................................................. 076 3-01-3 Tuner: TUNER CALIB..................................................................... 077 3-01-4 Tuner: TUNER INPUT..................................................................... 078 3-02 Metronome (METRONOME)........................................................... 079 3-03-1 Effects overview............................................................................. 081 3-03-2 Effects (EFFECT)............................................................................ 083 3-03-3 Patch editing (EFFECT EDIT) ......................................................... 084 3-03-4 PRE AMP module editing (EFFECT EDIT: PRE AMP).................... 085 3-03-5 EFX module editing (EFFECT EDIT: EFX)....................................... 086 3-03-6 EFFECT EDIT: LEVEL/RENAME..................................................... 087 3-03-7 EFFECT EDIT: STORE ................................................................... 088 3-03-8 Importing patches from other projects (EFFECT IMPORT) ........... 089 3-04-1 Karaoke preparation (KARAOKE)................................................... 091 3-04-2 Karaoke recording (KARAOKE)...................................................... 093 4-01 Playback: File Playback (STEREO, 4CH and STAMINA modes) ... 094 4-02 Playback: PLAY MODE.................................................................. 095 4-03 Playback: Setting marks ................................................................ 096 4-04 Playback: AB REPEAT................................................................... 097 4-05 Playback: SPEED........................................................................... 099 4-06 Playback: MIXER............................................................................ 100 4-07 Playback: Playing files (MTR mode)............................................... 101 4-08 Playback: Specifying a counter time ............................................. 102 5-01 Editing/Output: FOLDER SELECT ................................................. 103 5-02 Editing/Output: FILE SELECT ........................................................ 104 5-03 Editing/Output: FILE INFORMATION............................................. 105 5-04 Editing/Output: FILE DELETE ........................................................ 106 5-05 Editing/Output: FILE DELETE ALL................................................. 107 5-06 Editing/Output: FILE COPY............................................................ 108 5-07 Editing/Output: FILE RENAME....................................................... 109 5-08 Editing/Output: FILE MP3 ENCODE .............................................. 111 005 Introduction/Contents 5-09 Editing/Output: FILE NORMALIZE................................................. 112 5-10 Editing/Output: FILE STEREO ENCODE........................................ 113 5-11 Editing/Output: MARK LIST........................................................... 115 5-12 Editing/Output: DIVIDE .................................................................. 116 5-13 Editing/Output: MOVE ................................................................... 117 5-14 Editing/Output: NEW PROJECT .................................................... 118 5-15 Editing/Output: PROJECT SELECT............................................... 119 5-16 Editing/Output: PROJECT DELETE ............................................... 120 5-17 Editing/Output: PROJECT RENAME.............................................. 121 5-18 Editing/Output: PROJECT COPY .................................................. 122 5-19 Editing/Output: PROJECT BOUNCE ............................................. 123 5-20 Editing/Output: PROJECT PROTECT............................................ 125 6-01 Utilities: DISPLAY BACK LIGHT .................................................... 126 6-02 Utilities: MEMORY REC ................................................................. 127 6-03 Utilities: DISPLAY CONTRAST ...................................................... 129 6-04 Utilities: BATTERY TYPE................................................................ 130 6-05 Utilities: VERSION.......................................................................... 131 6-06 Utilities: FACTORY RESET............................................................. 132 6-07 Utilities: REMAIN............................................................................ 133 6-08 Utilities: FORMAT........................................................................... 134 6-09 Utilities: VERSION UP.................................................................... 135 6-10 Utilities: Using H2 and H4 SD cards.............................................. 136 Reference Main specifications by mode ....................................................................... 139 Settings available in each mode................................................................... 140 MTR mode effect types and parameters...................................................... 141 H4n Pro patch list......................................................................................... 147 H4n Pro specifications ................................................................................. 149 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 150 Index ....................................................................................................... 151 006 Introduction/Safetyprecautionsforusers Safety precautions for users SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this manual, warning and caution symbols are used to highlight dangers of accidents and troubles. Users should read them to prevent accidents. The meanings of these symbols are as follows: If the users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, serious injury or death could result. If the users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, bodily injury and damage to the equipment could result. An action that is mandatory An action that is prohibited Please read through the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard-free use of the H4n Pro. Power requirements AC adapter operation Make sure to use only a DC5 center plus 1A (ZOOM AD 14) AC adapter. The use of other than the specified type could damage the unit and pose a safety hazard. Connect the AC adapter only to an AC outlet that supplies the rated voltage required by the adapter. When disconnecting the AC adapter from the AC outlet, make sure to grasp the adapter itself. Never pull on the cable. During lightning or when not using for an extended period, disconnect the AC adapter from the AC outlet. Battery operation Use 2 commercially-available 1.5V AA batteries (alkaline dry cell batteries or nickel metal hydride batteries). When not using for an extended period, remove the batteries from the unit. If battery leakage has occurred, wipe the battery compartment and battery terminals carefully to remove all remnant of battery fluid. When using the unit, the battery compartment cover should be closed. Install batteries with the correct +/− orientations. Do not use new and old batteries together. Do not use batteries of different brands or types together. Environment To prevent unexpected troubles and malfunctions, avoid using the H4n Pro in environments where it will be exposed to: • Extreme temperatures • Heat sources such as radiators or stoves • High humidity or moisture • Excessive dust or sand • Excessive vibration or shock Handling The H4n Pro is a precision instrument. Do not exert undue pressure on the keys and other controls. Take care not to drop or bump it, and do not subject it to shock or excessive pressure, which can cause serious trouble. Take care that no foreign objects (coins, pins, etc.) or liquids (water, alcoholic drinks or juice) enter the unit. Do not place the H4n Pro speaker close to other precision instruments (watches and computers), electronic medical instruments or magnetic cards. Connecting cables and input and output jacks You should always turn off the power to the H4n Pro and all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting any cables. Make sure to disconnect all connection cables and the power cord before moving the H4n Pro. Alterations Never open the case of the H4n Pro or attempt to modify the product in any way since this could result in damage to the unit. Volume Do not use the H4n Pro at a loud volume for a long time since this could cause hearing im- pairment. USAGE PRECAUTIONS Electrical interference For safety considerations, the H4n Pro has been designed to provide maximum protection against the emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and protection from external interference. However, equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves should not be placed near the H4n Pro, as the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely. With any type of digital control device, the H4n Pro included, electromagnetic interference could cause malfunction and could corrupt or destroy data. Care should be taken to minimize the risk of damage. Cleaning Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the H4n Pro. If necessary, slightly moisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive cleanser, wax, or solvents (such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol), since these may dull the finish or damage the surface. Breakdown and malfunction If the unit becomes broken or malfunctions, immediately disconnect the AC adapter, turn the power off and disconnect other cables. Contact the store where you bought the unit or ZOOM service with the following information: product model, serial number and specific symptoms of breakdown or malfunction, along with your name, address and telephone number. Please keep this manual in a convenient place for future reference. 007 Introduction/Copyrightwarnings Copyright warnings ■ Recording of live performances Many artists and most live venues do not allow recording and photography and will check for cameras and recorders at the entrance. Even if recording is allowed, it is prohibited to sell, distribute, or upload to the Internet without the organizers authorization. Copyright violation is a crime. ■ Music CDs and downloaded sound sources Using music recorded on CDs and other media as well as downloaded sound sources for purposes other than personal enjoyment (including, for example, playing them in a concert hall or other location and altering songs) could be a violation of copyright laws. Zoom Corporation will not assume any responsibility related to infringements of copyrights. Trademarks: • The SD and SDHC logos are trademarks. • MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Sisvel S.p.A. • Windows® , Windows® 10, Windows® 8, Windows® 7 and Windows Vista® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft® Corporation. • Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc. • Other product names, registered trademarks and company names in this document are the property of their respective companies. For the purpose of improvement, product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. 008 Gettingstarted Getting started 〉〉〉〉 〉〉〉〉 〉〉〉〉 009 Operationaloverview/RecordingflowusingtheH4nPro 1-1 Recording flow using the H4n Pro The following is the basic flow of recording operations for the H4n Pro. Depending on the recording application, you can select which recording mode and audio quality setting is right for the situation. In addition to the built-in mic, you can use the external stereo mic input jack and INPUT 1 and 2 external input jacks. Phantom power and plug in power are also supported. You can select among 4 modes according to the input source types, and post-recording editing and output needs. Set-up STEREO Mode • AUTO REC • REC LEVEL AUTO • LO CUT • COMP/LIMIT • MONO MIX • METRONOME • EFFECT/PATCH • KARAOKE etc. 4CH Mode MTR Mode STAMINA Mode Set the recording level and other settings as you like. Connect to other audio devices Turn the power on Select the mode Set the recording method P.017 P.027 P.035 P.063- 〉〉〉〉 〉〉〉〉 〉〉〉〉 010 Operationaloverview/RecordingflowusingtheH4nPro • PLAY MODE • AB REPEAT • SPEED • MARK LIST etc. Recording in STEREO/ STAMINA mode………...P.047 Recording in 4CH mode ...………P.051 Recording in MTR mode …...……P.053 • PUNCH-IN/OUT etc. • FILE INFORMATION • FILE MP3 ENCODE • FILE STEREO ENCODE • DIVIDE • MOVE • BOUNCE etc. Use these convenient ways to swiftly review/playback parts of recordings. In MTR mode punch-in/out functions allow you to re-record only sections you want to correct. Recordings are managed as files and projects, and can be edited in various ways. Record Playback and confirm Re-record Edit and output P.094- P.059- P.105- 〉〉〉〉 011 Operationaloverview/Easyrecordingguide 1-2 Easy recording guide (STEREO mode) The following are basic recording instructions using the built-in stereo mic and built-in speaker in STEREO mode. Turn the power on Move POWER switch to ON Left side Front panel Stereo mode top screen MIC button lit *Input from built-in mic MIC button lit Monitor level meters Press to stop Recording standby Blinks Blinks Press Input from built-in mic If mode indicator or screen different New file made Stereo mode indicator lit Confirm stereo mode Start recording standby 1 2 3 P.036 〉〉〉〉 ー    + 〉〉〉〉 012 Operationaloverview/Easyrecordingguide Adjust input level Remaining recording time decreases Recording Counter advances Counter returns to 00:00:00:000 Built-in speaker output Pause/resume recording Counter does not return to 0 Add mark Add a mark when using WAV file format Lit Unlit or Play Stop Press Press Press Press Stereo mode recording Stereo mode playback Decrease Increase Adjust input level Start recording Stop recording Play it back 4 5 6 7 Right panel Back P.047 P.094 013 Fundamentals/Namesandfunctionsofparts 2-1 Names and functions of parts Front Back Input jack for external stereo mic that uses plug-in power Built-in mono speaker Threaded tripod mount Battery cover STAMINA switch 90/120° stereo XY mic (built-in) • STEREO/4CH mode shortcut buttons 1 FOLDER 2 FILE 3 SPEED (Stereo mode) 4 WAV/MP3 (Stereo/4CH mode) • MTR mode TRACK 1–4 buttons STEREO/4CH/MTR mode indicators Display with backlight INPUT MIC, 1–2 buttons Transport control buttons REC button 014 Fundamentals/Namesandfunctionsofparts Right side Left side Bottom DIAL Optional remote control jack DC 5V AC adapter jack Strap attachment hole XLR/standard phone input jack 1 XLR/standard phone input jack 2 MENU button LINE/PHONE output stereo mini jack REC LEVEL (+/−) VOLUME (+/−) SD card slot USB jack POWER/HOLD switch 015 Power/Battery/Powersetting 3 Battery/Power setting The H4n Pro can be powered by a standard power outlet or batteries. • Using a standard power outlet • Using batteries Always use the specified AC adapter. Use of an AC adapter other than the specified model could cause malfunction. Specified AC adapter: ZOOM AD-14A/D Install two AA batteries. 1 Open the battery compartment cover. NOTE: Make sure the power is off! Confirm that the power is off whenever you open the battery compartment cover or connect/disconnect the AC adapter. Failure to do so could damage recording data. 2 Insert the batteries. (Follow the +/– orientation.) 3 Set the STAMINA switch. : Ordinary use (using AC adapter or batteries) ON: STAMINA mode on (conserves power when using batteries) 4 Close the battery compartment cover. Ref. ☞Stamina mode explanation P.035 FULL EMPTY 016 Power/Battery/Powersetting • Remaining battery charge When a “Low Battery!” warning appears, immediately turn the unit off and replace the batteries, or switch to an AC adapter. If the remaining battery charge becomes low, “Low Battery” will be shown every two seconds and the unit will soon turn off. NOTE: Usable batteries You can use conventional alkaline and nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries. Power supply from USB Connect a USB cable that is already connected to the computer to the unit while it is off. Power will be supplied by USB bus power and the unit will turn on automatically. This function is only available when the H4n Pro is used as an SD card reader or an audio interface. HINT: To measure the battery charge accurately The remaining battery charge can be measured more precisely by using the H4n Pro battery type setting. Date and time setting retention If the batteries die or the power supply is interrupted, the H4n Pro will retain the date and time setting for about three minutes. After this, these settings will be reset to their default values. Power supply indicator Using batteries Using AC adapter Ref. ☞USB bus power P.033 Ref. ☞Battery type P.130 017 Buttonoperations/UsingthePOWER/HOLDswitchandturningthepoweron/off 4-1 Using the POWER/HOLD switch and turning the power on/off Left side POWER/HOLD switch 1 Turn all connected equipment off first. 2 Insert an SD card. 3 Slide the POWER switch to turn the power on and start up. 4 Turn connected instruments and monitoring equipment on in that order. Turning the power on and starting up NOTE: • Before turning the power on, lower the volume of instruments and monitors connected to the H4n Pro. • If the display reads “No Card” when starting up, make sure that an SD card is inserted correctly. • If the display says “Reset DATE/TIME” when starting up, the date and time have been set to their default values. Ref. ☞ P.026 Date and time setting HINT: Turning multiple devices on When many devices are connected, turn them on in the following order. Instruments H4n Pro ON ON ON ON Mixer Amp 018 Buttonoperations/UsingthePOWER/HOLDswitchandturningthepoweron/off 1 Turn the monitoring system and connected instruments off in that order first. 2 Slide the POWER switch to turn the power off. Turning the power off and shutting down HINT: Order for turning off equipment InstrumentsH4n Pro OFFOFFOFFOFF ➀ ➁ ➂ ➃ MixerAmp HOLD Function The H4n Pro features a HOLD function that disables button operation to prevent misoperation during recording. If you press any button while HOLD is active, the screen will display “Key Hold” for two seconds. To deactivate HOLD, slide the POWER switch away from HOLD. Slide the POWER switch toward HOLD. Activating the HOLD function STEREO/4CH/STAMINA modes MTR mode 019 Buttonoperations/Usingrecordingandtransportbuttons 4-2 Using recording and transport buttons The functions of the REC, STOP, PLAY/PAUSE, FF and REW buttons depend on the mode. REC button REC button STOP button STOP button PLAY/PAUSE button PLAY/PAUSE button FF/REW buttons FF/REW button Enter recording standby and reset counter Enter recording standby (Only when a track is in recording standby) Stop recording and reset counter Stop recording and stop counter Start recording and counter Stop recording (playback continues) Start recording and start counter Enter recording standby and reset counter Stop playback and stop counter Stop playback and stop counter Stop recording/playback Add mark (WAV files only) Recording starts and counter continues Start playback and start counter Start playback FF: Show next file REW: Return to file beginning (If there are marks, FF and REW jump to the nearest mark) FF: Skip forward one second REW: Return to beginningSearch forward/backward The longer the button is pressed, the faster the search speed. Searching will stop at the beginning or end of the file. Search forward/backward Resume paused recording Pause recording (only when ALWAYS NEW recording) Start recording and counter Start recording and counter Resume paused playback Resume paused playback Stopped Stopped Stopped Stopped Stopped Stopped Stopped Recording standby Recording/standby OVER WRITE recording ALWAYS NEW recording Recording standbyRecording/recording standby/paused Recording Recording/paused Recording Recording standby Recording standbyPress for less than a second Press for less than a second Press for more than a second Press for more than a second Recording Playing Playing Playing/paused Playing Playing/paused Playback pausedRecording paused PlayingPlaying Playing Playback paused Playback paused Front Transport buttons REC button Transport buttons Transport buttons MTR MODE STEREO/4CH/STAMINA MODE 020 Buttonoperations/UsingTRACK1–4buttons 4-3 Using TRACK 1–4 buttons The of TRACK 1-4 buttons have different functions depending on the MODE. Front TRACK 1-4 Switch between track recording and playback. Move to the FOLDER SELECT menu Move to the FILE menu Move to the SPEED menu (only STEREO MODE) Move to the REC FORMAT menu (STEREO MODE, 4CH MODE) These operations are not available during recording and playback. Make track and the input source settings When you start recording, press the track number you want to record and the track becomes Recording Standby status. That track button will then become illuminated. After selecting the track, use the input source buttons to select the input for that track. Using the INPUT button you can record in mono, stereo or a combination of both. Selecting one track Selecting two tracks Same for tracks 2-4 Same for tracks 3 and 4 Note: These operations are not possible during recording and playback. These are the four possible input selections. For stereo input select MIC or 1 and 2 For mono input select either 1 or 2 HINT: When stereo link active When tracks are stereo-linked, pressing the button for one track will have the same effect on the linked track. Ref. ☞Stereo link P.058 STEREO/STAMINA MODE 4CH MODE MTR MODE 021 Buttonoperations/UsingINPUTMIC,1and2buttons 4-4 Using INPUT MIC, 1 and 2 buttons These buttons have different functions depending on the various modes. HINT: What is clipping? If the input level reaches the maximum that the H4n Pro can record (0 dB), the recorded sound could be distorted. The recording level should be adjusted. Select INPUT MIC, 1 or 2 and the corresponding button lights. If you select INPUT 1 or 2, buttons will light after the selection. (Once lit, the buttons do not respond.) Any other input source settings, such as REC LEVEL, will be made for the lit source. Note: If the selected input clips, its button will blink. Use all input sources. MIC, 1 and 2 all light. When you switch to 4CH, the H4n Pro will receive two stereo inputs: one from MIC and one from 1 and 2 together. When you press a lit button, the channel input level is shown and you can adjust its recording level (REC LEVEL). Note: When an input clips the corresponding button blinks. Set MIC, 1 and 2 individually for stereo and mono input. The corresponding button lights. You can select INPUT MIC, 1 and 2 individually. • When you use the built-in or an external stereo microphone, select INPUT MIC. • For stereo input using the external input jacks, use both INPUT 1 and 2. Press either INPUT 1 or 2 button and then press another button. Note: If the selected input clips, its button will blink. INPUT 1 & 2 buttons FRONT 022 Buttonoperations/UsingRECLEVELandVOLUMEbuttons 4-5 Using REC LEVEL and VOLUME buttons These keys allow you to adjust the levels of recording input and output volume. (All the modes are the same.) LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE Recording level Volume Recording level (all modes) Volume (all modes) The recording levels for INPUT 1 and 2 can be adjusted from 1 to 100 with the (+/−) buttons. The volume from the built-in speaker and output jacks can be adjusted from 0 to 100 with the (+/−) buttons. Press the INPUT MIC, 1 or 2 button to select an input source to adjust its recording level. 1–100 +: Increase sensitivity (amplify) –: Decrease sensitivity (attenuate) 0–100 +: Increase volume –: Decrease volume Press REC LEVEL (+/−) to adjust Press VOL (+/−) to adjust Basic MENU button operation Basic DIAL operations 023 Buttonoperations/UsingtheDIALandtheMENUbutton 4-6 Using the DIAL and the MENU button The DIAL and the MENU button are used for various settings while recording and during playback. Here are explanations about their basic operations. RIGHT SIDE Rotate the DIAL, and the cursor on the display will move with the DIAL Press to DIAL and your selection will be confirmed. ➝ When there are additional selections, press to move to the next screen. ➝ When you complete selection, the screen returns to the previous one. Press the MENU button to make settings for recording, playback and other functions. Press the MENU button during any setting operation, to cancel the operation and return to the previous screen. To cancel a setting operation and return to the top screen of the mode, press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds. DIAL MENU button Select Select Long Press Press Rotate the DIAL to select an item Press the DIAL to confirm the selection Opening the MENU screen Canceling a setting change Operation when the [ ] cursor appears (date and time setting, changing file names, etc) Selecting items in lists 024 Buttonoperations/UsingtheDIALandtheMENUbutton Turn the DIAL to move the cursor. Turn the DIAL to scroll through a list. Press the DIAL to change numbers and letters. Push the DIAL to confirm a selection. DIAL moves DIAL moves When the item is highlighted, rotate the DIAL to change the numbers and letters. Press the DIAL to confirm. The screen returns to the previous one. DIAL operation on the top screen About the ➝ in selection lists Turn the DIAL to move the cursor on the top screen. Press to enable counter adjustment or open the setting menu. (Only in MTR mode.) When you see an ➝, there are more selections on the next screen. Select the arrow and press the DIAL to move to the next screen. 025 Initialsettings/LoadinganSDcard 5-1 Loading an SD card The SD card is required to record. Make sure to turn off power before inserting or removing the SD card. How to install an SD card 1 Make sure power is off. 2 Insert the SD card into the slot. How to remove an SD card 1 Make sure power is off. 2 Push the SD card in to remove it from the slot. Ref. ☞Using H2 and H4 SD cards P.136 NOTE: TURN THE POWER OFF! Never insert or remove an SD card while the power is on. This could destroy data. CAUTIONS WHEN INSERTING SD CARDS • You can use 16MB to 32GB SD cards. For a list of operation-certified SD cards please refer to the ZOOM website: http://www.zoom.co.jp/ • If you use an SD card that was used by a computer, digital camera or other machine, formatting in the H4n Pro is required. • If “No Card” appears on the display at startup, check if the SD card is correctly inserted. • When “Format Card” appears on the display at startup, this means the SD card has not been formatted in the H4n Pro. To format it, press the DIAL and select YES. • When the startup screen says “Card Protect”, the card is write-protected. To disable this, slide the lock switch on the SD card. No SD card warning when starting up. This warning will appear if an SD card is not in a recognized format. Select YES to format the card. This will delete all of its data. SD card recording capacity (approximate) 4GB SDHC card Recording time (approximate) 44.1 kHz/16-bit WAV (stereo track) 380 minutes 44.1kHz/128kbps MP3 (stereo track) 68 hours 1 Press. 4 Set YEAR ➝ MONTH ➝ DAY ➝ TIME (hour: minute: second) 2 Select SYSTEM and press. 3 Select DATE/TIME and press. 5 Select OK and press. 026 Initialsettings/Settingthedateandtime(DATE/TIME) 5-2 Setting the date and time (DATE/TIME) NOTE: If “Reset DATE/TIME” appears during startup, the date/time needs to be set. Select the item on DATE/TIME: Change the value. Press the DIAL. The selected item value is highlighted. Press the DIAL. The cursor appears again. Turn the DIAL to select the item. Turn the DIAL to set the value. • If no power source is connected for more than three minutes, the DATE/TIME setting will reset to the default value. • You cannot set this during recording and playback. Each file will automatically record the date/time. To facilitate searching for files by date, be sure to set the date/time after every battery change. 027 Setup/Connectingexternaldevices 6-1 Setup: Connecting external devices The H4n Pro offers versatile connectivity with options for any recording application. Remote control (optional) INPUT: mic INPUT: instrument Stereo mic SD card Headphones Monitors Mixer USB INPUT: instrument AC adapter specified for H4n Pro Personal computer (PC) 028 Setup/Built-inmicrophones 6-2 Setup: Built-in microphones These are the special features of the H4n Pros built-in microphones. Capturing the stereo image center Centered 90° Wide 120° Stereo images without phase cancellation. Ordinary stereo mic placement Ordinary stereo mic placement H4n Pro stereo mic pair H4n Pro stereo mic pair Time lag MovableHigh quality microphones in an XY pattern ensure a natural stereo image when recording sounds. Stereo recording is often done by placing two microphones in a V-shaped configuration. Pointing microphones outward will result in stereo separation, but the recording will lack definition around the center, resulting in a poor stereo image. The H4n Pro utilizes an XY stereo mic configuration. By placing two microphones in a crossed pattern (opposite angles), the H4n Pro can cover a wide area and capture sound sources in the center with clarity and definition. Sounds reach both mics simultaneously, so no phase cancellation occurs between right and left channels. XY mic placement 90° or 120° directivity 1Press. 2Select INPUT and press. 3Select PLUG-IN and press. 4Select ON and press. 029 Setup/Built-inmicrophones/externalmicwithplug-inpower 6-3 Setup: Built-in microphones/external mic with plug-in power The input jack for the external microphone is suitable for microphones that require plug-in power. Put the H4n Pro 30-50 cm from the sound source. Built-in microphones Built-in microphones * You cannot use both the builtin mics and an external mic together. Connect the mic to the INPUT MIC jack. INPUT MIC Sound source 30-50 cm External stereo microphone input jack with plug-in power Make sure the recording sound sources are all located in zone covered by the built-in microphones. When you use an external microphone, be sure to select the correct setting. Setting PLUG-IN power Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Close microphone recording Off microphone recording Close microphone recording NOTE: Plug-in and phantom power cannot be set during recording and playback. 1Press. 2Select INPUT and press. 3Select PHANTOM and press. 4Select the voltage and press. 030 Setup/INPUT1/2connectionsandphantompower 6-4 Setup: INPUT 1/2 connections and phantom power Use INPUT 1 and 2 to connect to a guitar, bass or keyboard, for example. You can directly plug a guitar or a bass into either INPUT 1 or INPUT 2. Plug a keyboard with stereo output into both INPUT 1 and 2. Dynamic microphone Condenser microphone (phantom power) Connect microphones with XLR plugs to INPUT 1 and INPUT 2. If you need phantom power, such as when using a condenser microphone, make the following setting. Setting PHANTOM power Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Connecting instruments INPUT 1 INPUT 2 Connecting microphones NOTE: Some condenser microphones cannot operate with +24V phantom power, but compared to the +48V setting this reduces power consumption during battery operation. 1 Connect H4n Pro to computer with USB cable. USB 2 Press when on the top screen. 3 Select USB and press. 4 Select AUDIO I/F and press. 5 Select FREQUENCY and press. 6 Select a sampling rate and press. 7 Select CONNECT and press. 031 Setup/UsingasaUSBaudiointerface 6-5 Using as a USB audio interface The H4n Pro can be used as a two-in/two-out USB interface at 44.1 or 48 kHz. Input or output levels Active function Two channels can be sent and received at 44.1 or 48 kHz while connected to a computer. Connect H4n Pro to computer with USB cable. Power ON already Power OFF H4n Pro starts up using USB bus power, and USB setting screen opens Ref. ☞ EFFECT P.083 TUNER P.075 MONITOR P.070 PHANTOM P.030 PLUG-IN P.029 Selection of input source When you select an input the corresponding button lights, confirming the selection. To turn off the input, press the corresponding button so the light turns off. To monitor input signals, you must turn MONITOR on. Note: If no input is selected and no input buttons are lit, no signal is being sent to the computer. 032 Setup/UsingasaUSBaudiointerface Adjust input and output levels Open MENU and make settings These buttons are usable during setting Button operation in AUDIO I/F menu Press. Select and press. AUDIO I/F MENU EFFECT Use effects (only 44.1 kHz) TUNER Use tuner MONITOR Enable monitoring PHANTOM Enable phantom power PLUG-IN Enable plug-in power DISCONNECT End connection NOTE: • You cannot change the sampling rate while the computer identifies the H4n Pro as an audio interface. • When connecting as an interface, make sure the sampling rate (step 6) matches the recording software and playback file. • You cannot changed this setting during recording and playback. HINT: Audio interface use • You can record and playback signals directly to and from your DAW software using the H4n Pro. • In this mode, you can use the H4n Pros built-in effects on input signals if the sampling rate is set to 44.1kHz. • No specific driver is needed to use the H4n Pro as a USB audio interface. • When using a DAW or other software, refer to its manual. 1 Connect H4n Pro to computer with USB cable. 2 Press on the top screen. 3 Select USB and press. 4 Select STORAGE and press. 033 Setup/UsingasaUSBSDcardreader 6-6 Setup: Using as a USB SD card reader NOTE: • Before physically unplugging the USB cable (and H4n Pro) from the computer, be sure to use the “Safely Remove Hardware” function on the computer first. Unplugging the USB cable (and H4n Pro) without doing this could damage files. • Compatible operating systems: Windows Vista and newer Mac OS X (10.6 and newer) HINT: USB bus power USB bus power is a way to supply power from a computer through the USB cable. Connecting the H4n Pro by USB when its power is off causes it to automatically start up and show the USB menu. SD card reader use • Use files recorded by the H4n Pro on your computer. • Use audio files created on a computer on the H4n Pro. When you use the H4n Pro as an SD card reader, make the following settings. USB Connect H4n Pro to computer with USB cable. Connection complete Power ON already Power OFF H4n Pro starts up using USB bus power, and USB setting screen opens 034 Setup/Built-inspeaker 6-7 Setup: Built-in speaker The H4n Pro is equipped with a built-in mono speaker. H4n Pro built-in speaker This is a mono speaker for playback. Use it to easily play and listen to recorded data without connecting headphones to the LINE/PHONE jack. NOTE: Speaker output is disabled: • When the LINE/PHONE jack is connected • When MONITOR setting is ON • When in recording standby in MTR mode Speaker can be used: • During file playback • When used as an audio interface • When nothing is connected to the LINE/PHONE jack 035 Modeoverview 7-1 Mode overview The H4n Pro has four operation modes: STEREO, STAMINA, 4CH (4-channel) and MTR (multitrack). Choose the mode according to your need. • STEREO mode You can easily create a stereo recording using the built-in microphones or an external microphone. The STEREO mode is convenient for recording live band performances, acoustic instruments, voices, lectures, and subtle soundscapes. You can then use it to play stereo WAV and MP3 files. • STAMINA mode This mode enables longer battery life. STAMINA mode is similar to STEREO mode, but has less functions. The continuous usage time with alkaline batteries is approximately 11 hours (but could be less depending on usage). When in STAMINA mode, the H4n Pro can only record/playback in WAV 44.1kHz/16-bit and MP3 formats. To enable STAMINA mode when using batteries, set the STAMINA switch before turning the power on. P015 • Field recording • Live outdoor recording • At conferences and in other situations when changing batteries is difficult • 4CH mode In 4CH mode, you can record two stereo signals simultaneously. You can capture live sounds via the builtin mics and direct instruments via external inputs at the same time. • Simultaneous recording with both line input and mics • Surround recording via front and rear microphone placement • Simultaneous recording of both ambient and direct sound sources • Recording both ambient and direct sounds to add a live feel to recorded performances • MTR mode You can record using effects in this mode. You can also overdub recordings and use sound files previously recorded using the other modes. When creating a demo, you can record backing tracks at home and record instrumental tracks in the studio while listening to the backing tracks. • Recording parts one track at a time • Overdubbing • Recording using effects • Mixing track levels after recording • Indoor and outdoor rehearsals • One-pass stereo recording of live performances and rehearsals • Direct recording of a single instrument • Field recording • Voice memos • Recording meetings 1 Press. 2 Select MODE and press. 3 Select among STEREO, 4CH and MTR modes and press. 036 Modeoverview/Switchingandconfirmingmodes 7-2 Switching and confirming modes Be sure to select the appropriate mode for your application. Note: To engage STAMINA mode, use the switch located in the battery compartment. STEREO 4CH MTRMode indicators STAMINA mode indicator HINT: Mode confirmation • The current mode is indicated by a mode indicator LED on the front panel. • The H4n Pro will power up in the same mode it was in when turned off. • When starting up for the first time, the default mode is STEREO. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 037 Modeoverview/Modedetails 7-3 Mode details In STEREO mode, you can select 2 different inputs either INPUT MIC or INPUT 1 and 2, and record and play one stereo file at a time. Files are saved in one of the ten sub-folders in the STEREO folder. In STAMINA mode, the functions are limited to maximize the battery life time. In 4CH MODE, the H4n Pro records two stereo WAV files: one stereo WAV file for the built-in mic or stereo mic input and one stereo WAV file for INPUT 1 and 2. These FILES are saved in one of the ten 4CH sub-folders. You can record tracks in MONO or STEREO from INPUT 1, INPUT 2 and a stereo microphone. You can combine them with tracks recorded in other modes and overdub existing tracks. In MTR mode, project data and settings are saved as a project in the MTR folder. STEREO mode 4CH mode MTR mode Input and output levels as well as saving and file formats are different in each mode. STAMINA MODE ▲ ● 038 Modescreens/STEREOandSTAMINAmodes 8-1 Mode screens: STEREO and STAMINA modes • Explanation of the top screen Recorder status File format Remaining battery life (when battery used) Optional setting indicators File names Clipping indicators Level meters Remaining recording time Remaining possible recording time on SD card Recording and playback levels The clip indicators “light” if the recording or playback level reaches 0 dB and remain lit until the file ends or the stop button is pressed. Name of file selected, being recorded or playing back If there is no file in any folder, “No Data” appears. These icons appear on the display when optional functions are ON. Elapsed recording or playback time (hours): (minutes): (seconds): (milliseconds) Format of file selected, being recorded or playing back • WAV file: kHz/bit • MP3 file: bit rate STAMINA MODE Stamina icon If “Low Battery” appears on the display, it is time to change the batteries. Counter Stopped Recording standby Blinks Blinks REC button blinks REC button lights Playing Recording Paused 96kHz/24-bit WAV indicator 128kbps MP3 indicator LO CUT function COMP/LIMIT function Phantom power (48V/24V) MS stereo matrix P.066 P.067 P.030 P.073 ▲ ● 039 Modescreens/4CHmode 8-2 Mode screens: 4CH mode • Explanation of the top screen Recorder status Remaining recording time File format Optional setting indicators Elapsed recording or playback time (hours): (minutes): (seconds): (milliseconds) These icons appear on the display when optional functions are ON. Remaining possible recording time on SD card If “Low Battery” appears on the display, it is time to change the batteries. Name of file selected, being recorded or playing back If there is no file in any folder, “No Data” appears. The clip indicators “light” if the recording or playback level reaches 0 dB and remain lit until the file ends or the stop button is pressed. Input sources and recording and playback levels MIC ..... Input from either the built-in mics or an external stereo mic IN ........ Input from INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 Format of file selected, being recorded or playing back LO CUT function COMP/LIMIT function Phantom power (48V/24V) MS stereo matrix Stopped Recording standby Blinks Blinks REC button blinks REC button lights Playing Recording Paused Counter Remaining battery life (when battery used) File names Clipping indicators Input sources and level meters P.066 P.067 P.030 P.073 ➀ ➃ ➁ ➂ ➀ ➁ ➂ ➃ ● ▲ 040 Modescreens/MTRmode 8-3 Mode screens: MTR mode • Explanation of the top screen Recorder status Optional setting indicators Remaining recording time L/R level meters Track numbers Level meters Track menu icons BOUNCE ICON Counter These icons appear on the display when optional functions are ON. Remaining possible recording time on SD card. These show the master left and right output levels. Icons are highlighted for tracks in recording standby. These show the recording or playback levels of tracks 1-4. Select an icon to access the track menu where settings, including volume, panning and stereo/ mono, can be made. If “Low Battery” appears on the display, it is time to change the batteries. Selecting this icon brings up the PUNCH IN/ OUT settings. The icon only appears when recording in OVER WRITE mode. Selecting this icon brings up BOUNCE settings. Counter function: Specify a time Stopped Recording Standby Blinks BlinksREC button blinks ALWAYS NEW recording only ALWAYS NEW recording only REC button lights Playing Recording Paused DIAL operations on top screen Cursor Remaining battery life (when battery used) Auto punch in/out icon P.057 P.056 P.123 Elapsed recording or playback time (hours): (minutes): (seconds): (milliseconds) Effects Phantom power (48V/24V) Protect function P.083 P.030 P.125 Ref. ☞ P.102 1 Press. 2 Select item and press. 041 Modescreens/MAINMENU 8-4 Mode screens: MAIN MENU This is a list of the menu items that appear for each mode when the MENU button is pressed. FOLDER STEREO mode STAMINA mode 4CH mode MTR mode FOLDER PROJECT FILE FILE FILE INPUT INPUT EFFECT REC REC INPUT TOOL TOOL REC MODE HINT: The icon marks the item first shown in the MENU after the unit is started or the mode is switched. After the menu has been opened previously, the last used item will be shown first. Cancelling: To return to the top, press the MENU button more than 2 seconds. Information at MENU screen bottom 042 Modescreens/MAINMENU PLAY MODE MIXER TOOL SYSTEM PLAY MODE SYSTEM SD CARD SYSTEM SD CARD USB SD CARD USB MODE USB MODE MODE Enable STAMINA mode with the STAMINA switch before starting the unit when running on batteries. P.015 On menu pages where recording and playback are possible, the current status is shown at the bottom left of the screen. The current folder number is shown at the bottom right of the screen, (in Stereo, 4CH and Stamina modes). In MTR mode, the current project name is shown. Stopped Paused (playback) Playing back Recording standby/ paused Recording standby In MTR mode and OVER WRITE recording Recording 043 Optional/Remotecontroloperation 9 Optional remote control operation You can operate the H4n Pro from a distance with the optional remote control. FF and REW buttons STOP button PLAY/PAUSE button VOLUME +/− Indicator (red) Transport buttons REC buttonREC LEVEL +/− INPUT MIC, 1 and 2 buttons and indicators (green, yellow, red) Select the input source The indicator corresponding to the button shows the input status. Green: selected input source Yellow: input level is over −6 dB Red: input is clipping 1-100 +: increase sensitivity (amplify) −: decrease sensitivity (attenuate) 0-100 +: increase (raise) −: decrease (lower) FF: Show next file REW: Return to file beginning (If there are marks, FF and REW jump to the nearest mark) Stop recording and reset counter to 0 Start playback and start counter Enter recording standby and reset counter to 0. Stop recording (playback continues) Start recording and start counter Start recording and counter. Add mark (WAV files only) Enter recording standby Recording starts and counter continues Stop recording and counter Start recording and counter Resume paused recording Resume paused playback Start playback Start recording and the counter begins to move Pause playback While overwrite setting: Stops recording While always new setting: Pauses recording Stop playback and stop counter Stop recording and stop counter Stop playback and stop counter Stop recording/playback FF: Skip forward one second REW: Return to beginning Search forward/backward The longer the button is pressed, the faster the search speed. Searching will stop at the beginning or end of the file. Search forward/backward Stopped Stopped Stopped Stopped Playing Playing Playing Playing PlayingRecording Playback paused Playing/paused Playing/paused Playing Recording/recording standby/paused Recording Recording Recording standby Recording standby Recording standby Recording/standby Recording standby Recording paused Recording/paused Press for less than one second Press for less than one second Press for more than one second Press for more than one second Playback paused Playback paused Remote control button operation Recording and placing marks. This can be used only when a track is in recording standby. OVER WRITE recording ALWAYS NEW recording Stopped Stopped Stopped 044 Operations Operations 1Select INPUT and press. * Selection is possible when stopped, recording or in recording standby. 2Use REC LEVEL to adjust the levels. 1Select INPUT and press. The recording level of the selected is shown 2Use REC LEVEL to adjust the levels. 045 Operations/Settings/recording:Settinginputsourcesandrecordinglevels 1-01 Settings/recording: Setting input sources and recording levels Make recording settings for the built-in mics and external input jacks. HINT: On the 4CH mode top screen, if you press a REC LEVEL button, “REC LEVEL TARGET” appears. Select the input and adjust it. HINT: INPUT 1 and 2 recording levels can be set independently. STEREO MODE 4CH MODE Use either MIC or INPUT 1 and 2 as the stereo input source. Use both MIC and INPUT 1 and 2 as stereo inputs. Built-in microphones (stereo) Built-in microphones (stereo)INPUT 1 jack INPUT 1 jack INPUT 2 jack INPUT 2 jack Both light at once Lit or Selected buttons light All lit Connecting an external microphone sets input automatically Connecting an external microphone sets input automatically External stereo microphone External stereo microphone or or Ref. ☞Recording functions: INPUT 1/2 LEVEL LINK P.071 ＋ 1Press the selected track and input button. 2Use REC LEVEL to adjust the level. 046 Operations/Settings/recording:Settinginputsourcesandrecordinglevels MTR MODE All tracks can be independently set for mono or stereo input. Select input for each individual track and adjust. Select input for two tracks and adjust. Set the REC LEVEL HINT: In MTR mode, you can record multiple tracks separately. You can also select any input for each track when recording. TRACK 1 TRACK 2 TRACK 3 TRACK 4 Mono Stereo Mono Mono Stereo Mono Mono Mono Mono Stereo Stereo Stereo 1 Press to enter recording standby. 2 Select input source and press. Press MIC to use the built-in mics, or press INPUT 1 or 2 to use external inputs. 3 Adjust the recording level of the input source. 4 Press to start recording. 5 Press to end recording. 047 Operations/Settings/recording:RecordinginSTEREOandSTAMINAmodes 1-02 Settings/recording: Recording in STEREO and STAMINA modes These are the steps to record in STEREO or STAMINA mode. Confirm the mode is STEREO. 1. Enter recording standby 2. Select input source 3. Adjust recording level of source Record 4. Start recording. (Pause, resume recording, add marks.) Change recording settings.* REC FORMAT, FILE NAME TYPE Use recording functions.* AUTO REC/STOP, PRE REC, REC LEVEL AUTO Use METRONOME* 5. End recording *You can record without making these settings. Recording process Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. The counter and remaining time start changing.New file name Blinks The counter resets to 0. STEREO MODE TOP Blinks Lit Lit Unlit 048 Operations/Settings/recording:RecordinginSTEREOandSTAMINAmodes Pausing RECORDING AGAIN Press Press Ref. ☞ REC FORMAT P.049 Mark setting P.096 AUTO REC P.063 REC LEVEL AUTO P.069 FILE NAME P.050 METRONOME P.079 PRE REC P.065 HINT: Recording format In STEREO mode you can record in 19 different WAV and MP3 file formats. The recording format must be selected before recording a file begins. File naming Recorded files are named automatically. Choose from two formats. The default format is DEFAULT. DEFAULT: STE-xxx DATE: 090531-xxx The recording date is in yymmdd format. Marks When the recording format is WAV, you can mark a file by pressing the REC button while recording. You can move swiftly to marked positions during playback. When you pause recording of a WAV file, a mark will be added at the paused point. NOTE: During recording and playback, the recording format and file name type cannot be changed. Blinks Blinks Lit Counter does not return to 0. 1 Press. 2 Select REC and press. 3 Select REC FORMAT and press. 4 Select one and press. 049 Operations/Settings/recording:Recordingformat(RECFORMAT) 1-03 Settings/recording: Recording format (REC FORMAT) Set the recording format (REC FORMAT) before recording. NOTE: How to use WAV and MP3 format • WAV files with no compression are used for high-quality sound recording. Since data is not compressed, files are larger than MP3 files. • MP3 files have lower sound quality because of data compression, but are useful to save SD card capacity and record more. HINT: Types of WAV files 44.1/48/96 kHz indicates the sampling rate of the analog-to-digital conversion. 16/24-bit indicates the bit depth of the analog-to-digital conversion. The larger the number, the higher the sound quality,and the larger the file size. WAV files recorded in STEREO/4CH/STAMINA mode comply with BWF (Broadcast Wave Format) and include marks and creation dates. Types of MP3 files Select the bit rate, which is the amount of data per second. The higher the number, the lower the rate of compression and the better the sound quality. MP3 files that are more compressed occupy less space on SD cards. VBR (Variable Bit Rate) means the bit rate is automatically adjusted based on the input information. REC FORMAT STEREO mode WAV 44.1kHz/16bit 44.1kHz/24bit 48kHz/16bit 48kHz/24bit 96kHz/16bit 96kHz/24bit MP3 48kbps 56kbps 64kbps 80kbps 96kbps 112kbps 128kbps 160kbps 192kbps 224kbps 256kbps 320kbps VBR 4CH mode WAV 44.1kHz/16bit 44.1kHz/24bit 48kHz/16bit 48kHz/24bit Default: WAV44.1 kHz/16bit Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Shortcut Press TRACK on the top screen. 1 Press. 2 Select REC and press. 3 Select FILE NAME and press. 4 Select and press. 050 Operations/Settings/recording:Filename(FILENAME) 1-04 Settings/recording: File name (FILE NAME) When recording, the file name is automatically assigned. Follow these procedures to change the format. The default setting is DEFAULT. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. NOTE: • You can set the DATE type only in STEREO mode. • You can use other file names in STEREO and MTR mode. Use FILE RENAME to make these settings. Ref. ☞ FILE RENAME P.109 File Name STEREO mode DEFAULT STE/MONO--xxx.wav/mp3 (STE: stereo, MONO: mono; XXX: 3-digit number; wav/mp3 extension) DATE 090531-xxx.wav/mp3 (yymmdd; 3-digit number; wav/mp3 exten- sion) 4CH mode No change 4CH-xxxM.wav File recorded using the built-in microphones 4CH-xxxI.wav File recorded using the external input MTR mode Stereo and mono files TRK1-××.wav (TRK: track number; 2-digit number, extension) For stereo tracks, track numbers like 12 for L and R are used. 1 Press to enter recording standby. 2 Select the input sources and press. 3 Adjust the recording level of the input source. 4 Press to start recording. 5 Press to end recording. 051 Operations/Settings/recording:4CHmoderecording 1-05 Settings/recording: 4CH mode recording This is the method to record 4 channels (2 stereo) from the built-in mic and the external input jacks. Switch to 4CH mode 1. Enter recording standby 2. Select input source 3. Adjust recording level of source Record 4. Start recording. (Pause, resume recording, add marks.) Change recording setting.* REC FORMAT Use recording functions.* AUTO REC/STOP, PRE REC, REC LEVEL AUTO Use METRONOME* 5. End recording *You can record without making these settings. STEREO MODE TOP Recording process Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. The counter and remaining time start changing. The counter resets to 0. New file name Blinks Blinks Lit Lit Unlit or Select mic for the built-in microphones Select INPUT 1 or 2 for external inputs File name 052 Operations/Settings/recording:4CHmoderecording Pausing RECORDING AGAIN Press Press Ref. ☞ REC FORMAT P.049 Mark setting P.096 AUTO REC P.063 REC LEVEL AUTO P.069 FILE NAME P.050 METRONOME P.079 PRE REC P.065 Mode change P.036 HINT: File naming In 4CH mode the input from the built-in and the external inputs are saved separately as stereo WAV files. Those 2 files are always managed as a pair and named as follows according to the input. MIC file: 4CHxxxM.wav INPUT 1/2 file: 4CHxxxI.wav On screen, the 2 files are shown together as M/I. * You cannot change the file names. Recording format Change before recording. Marks When the recording format is WAV, you can mark a file by pressing the REC button while recording. You can move swiftly to marked positions during playback. When you pause recording of a WAV file, a mark will be added at the paused point. NOTE: During recording and playback, the recording format and file name type cannot be changed. Blinks Blinks Lit Counter does not return to 0. Continue recording from the paused position in the same file. 1 Press. 2 Select REC MODE and press. 3 Select either OVER WRITE or ALWAYS NEW and press. 053 Operations/Settings/recording:MTRmoderecording(RECMODE) 1-06-1 Settings/recording: MTR mode recording (REC MODE) Using multiple tracks, you can combine mono and stereo recordings. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Set REC MODE to OVER WRITE or ALWAYS NEW Change to MTR mode Recording flow Create a new PROJECT Record the second track *You can record without making these settings. Record the first track OVER WRITE (overwrite recordings) Set up PUNCH IN/OUT* Use the METRONOME* Set up EFFECT* Select the track to record • Select the input source • Adjust the recording level of the source Make settings (mix) • TRACK MENU settings Adjust the track • LEVEL • PAN ALWAYS NEW (create new recordings) Use the METRONOME* Set up EFFECT* Select the track to record • Select the input source • Adjust the recording level of the source Pause Resume Make settings (mix) • TRACK MENU settings Adjust the track • LEVEL • PAN Select the REC mode Recording Standby Start recording End recording + + 054 Operations/Settings/recording:MTRmoderecording(RECMODE) Input sources and tracks INPUT 1 or 2 INPUT 1 or 2 Built-in microphone L Built-in microphone R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 Built-in microphone L Built-in microphone R or or INPUT 1 INPUT 2 TRACK Track 1 or 3 Track 2 or 4 Track 1 or 3 Track 2 or 4 Track 1 or 3 Track 2 or 4 TRACK TRACK When recording only one track When recording two tracks 1. Input source is either INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 1. Input source is either INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 2. Input source is MIC or INPUT 1 and 2 2. Input source is MIC or INPUT 1 and 2 Recording is created by mixing signals from both sources The same signal is sent to both tracks. 1 Select the TRACK. 2 Press. Counter will not reset to 0. 3 Press to start recording. 4 Press to stop recording. Counter does not reset to 0. 055 Operations/Settings/recording:MTRmoderecording(OVERWRITE) 1-06-2 Settings/recording: MTR mode recording (OVER WRITE) You can select from two recording modes. Using the OVER WRITE mode, you can overwrite new sounds on the existing file. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Make settings as needed ☞ Input setting ... P.054 ☞ Recording functions ... P.057– Shows input level MTR mode top The selected TRACK lights Lit Lit Unlit Use the REW button to return to the beginning of the file. Then, press the PLAY/ PAUSE button to listen to what you have just recorded. 1 Select the TRACK. 2 Press. Counter will not reset to 0. 3 Press to start recording. 4 Press to stop recording. Counter does not reset to 0. 056 1-06-3 Settings/recording: MTR mode recording (ALWAYS NEW) Operations/Settings/recording:MTRmoderecording(ALWAYSNEW) In ALWAYS NEW mode, a new file is made for every recording. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Make settings as needed ☞ Input setting ... P.054 ☞ Recording functions ... P.057– Shows input level MTR mode top The selected TRACK lights Blinks Blinks Lit Unlit Use the PLAY/PAUSE button to listen to the recorded file. or 1 On the top screen select a track menu icon and press. Select LEVEL and press. Set the value and press. Select PAN and press. Set the value and press. 057 Operations/Settings/recording:TRACKMENU 1-07 Settings/recording: TRACK MENU This menu to set tracks is available only in MTR mode. Link tracks to create stereo track and set output effects. Adjust the track output level Adjust the panning HINT: LEVEL Set the track output level Setting values: Mute, −48.0dB – +12.0dB Default: 0.0dB HINT: PAN Set the left–right position of the track. Setting values: L100 – C – R100 Default: C (Center) Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Select a project and start ……P.119 Select TRACK MENU Track menu icon TRACK MENU Name of file assigned to track Currently selected track Fader icon changes Pan icon changes Select LINK and press. Set the value and press. Select FILE and press. Select the file to be assigned and press. List of files with the matching format that can be assigned Select KARAOKE and press. Set the value and press. 058 Operations/Settings/recording:TRACKMENU MTR mode only Setting stereo link Assigning files to tracks Setting KARAOKE HINT: Stereo link Turning stereo link ON creates a stereo track from tracks 1 and 2 or 3 and 4. Setting stereo link OFF creates mono tracks. Setting values: ON/OFF (default: OFF) HINT: Karaoke You can only use the KARAOKE setting on one pair of stereo tracks: either 1 and 2 or 3 and 4. In KARAOKE mode, you can use KEY CONTROL and CENTER CANCEL functions. Setting values: ON/OFF (default: OFF) NOTE: • You can only play mono files on mono tracks and stereo files on stereo tracks. • When LINK is turned ON, no file will be assigned to the track, so “NO DATA” will appear. • If you change it from ON to OFF, the previous PAN setting is restored. • When you change from OFF to ON, the LEVEL and PAN settings are reset to their defaults. NOTE: STEREO LINK, FILE and KARAOKE settings are not available during recording or playback for tracks that are record ready. NOTE: • You cannot record on the KARAOKE track. • If LINK is turned ON automatically when set to a mono track, “NO DATA” will result. • When a KARAOKE track has been set, you cannot set other tracks to KARAOKE. Since format changed, “NO DATA” appears. Level meter becomes stereo. 1 On the top screen select the track menu icon and press. 2 Select FILE and press. 3 Select the desired file and press. 4 Press to start playback. 5 Select the punch in/out icon and press. 6 Find the desired punch in point and press. 059 Operations/Settings/recording:Automaticre-recording(PUNCHIN/OUT) 1-08-1 Settings/recording: Automatic re-recording (PUNCH IN/OUT) The PUNCH IN/OUT function allows you to partially re-record a recorded file. Here we explain how to use PUNCH IN and PUNCH OUT automatically. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Change the REC MODE to OVER WRITE …………P.053 Assign files to tracks Set the recording start (punch in) point Track menu icon Punch in/out icon Icon changes 7 Press the desired punch out point. 8 Rewind to the file beginning (counter at 0) or to a position before the punch in point. + 9 Press to put TRACK 1 into recording standby. 10Press to start TRACK 1 playback/recording. → ● ■ 060 Operations/Settings/recording:Automaticre-recording(PUNCHIN/OUT) MTR mode only Set the recording end (punch out) point Re-recording HINT: • You can set the punch in/out points while stopped by using the counter. First set a time and move the cursor to the punch in/out icon, and then press the DIAL. • After setting the punch out point in step 7, pressing the DIAL again will cancel all the settings. NOTE: Setting available only for OVER WRITE recording in MTR mode. PUNCH OUT setting confirmed Part re-recorded Punch in Start Stop Punch out PLAY REC PLAY 1 When in punch in/out mode, the track button lights during recording and blinks in recording standby. When the track reaches the punch in point, the REC light will turn on and recording will start. When the track reaches the punch out point, the light will blink and recording will stop. Ref. ☞ Specifying a counter time P.102 1 On the top screen select the track menu icon and press. 2 Select FILE and press. 3 Select the desired file and press. 4 Press to enter recording standby. 5 Press to start playback. 061 Operations/Settings/recording:Manualre-recording(PUNCHIN/OUT) 1-08-2 Settings/recording: Manual re-recording (PUNCH IN/OUT) Using OVER WRITE recording in MTR mode, you can manually punch in and out. Press the REC button during playback to start re-recording from that point. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Change the REC MODE to OVER WRITE …………P.053 Assign files to tracks Playback Lit 6 Perform (not recording). 7 Press to start recording. 8 Perform (recording). + 9Press to finish recording. 10Press to stop playback. → ▲ ▲ 062 Operations/Settings/recording:Manualre-recording(PUNCHIN/OUT) MTR mode only Re-recording (manually punching in/out) Lit Unlit Lit Lit Re-recording Start recording Start Stop Finish recording PLAY REC PLAY 1Press. 2Select REC and press. 3Select AUTO REC and press. 4Select START LVL (starting level) and press. 5Adjust the level. 6Select ON/OFF and press. 7Select ON and press. 063 Operations/Recordingfunctions:AUTOREC 2-01-1 Recording functions: AUTO REC The H4n Pro can detect when the input level exceeds a preset level and automatically start recording from recording standby. HINT: “Wait for Signal” message If the AUTO REC function is ON, “Wait for Signal” appears when in recording standby. The unit is sensing whether the input level exceeds the recording start level. NOTE: • You cannot make this setting during recording or playback. • You cannot use this function together with REC LEVEL AUTO, PRE REC or PRE COUNT. When “Wait for Signal” appears, you can press the REC button to start recording manually. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Set the input level that will start recording automatically. Current input level Start level 1Press. 2Select REC and press. 3Select AUTO REC and press. 4Select STOP LVL (stop level) and press. 5Adjust the level. 6Select AUTO STOP and press. 7Set the time. 064 Operations/Recordingfunctions:AUTORECSTOP 2-01-2 Recording functions: AUTO REC STOP When AUTO REC is ON and the H4n Pro is recording, it will automatically stop when the input level goes below the preset level. HINT: When AUTO STOP is on, a stop level indicator appears during recording. HINT: • You cannot make this setting during recording or playback. • Even when AUTO STOP is on, you can press the STOP button to stop recording. Set the input level at which recording will stop Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Set the time (1-5 seconds) until recording stops after the level becomes lower than the STOP LEVEL. Current input level Stop level 1Press. 2Select REC and press. 3Select PRE REC and press. 4Select ON and press. 065 Operations/Recordingfunctions:PREREC 2-02 Recording functions: PRE REC When PRE REC is ON, up to 2 seconds before the REC button is pressed will automatically be captured in the recording. HINT: When PRE REC is ON, the H4n Pro will pre-record audio two seconds before the record button is pressed. NOTE: • You cannot make this setting during recording and playback. • When recording at 96 kHz in 4CH mode, the maximum PRE REC time is one second. • You cannot use this function together with AUTO REC and PRE COUNT. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1Press. 2Select INPUT and press. 3Select LO CUT and press. 4Select the input source and press. 5Select the cutoff frequency and press. 066 Operations/Recordingfunctions:LOCUT 2-03 Recording functions: LO CUT The LO CUT filter setting allows you to eliminate wind or blowing noises. HINT: • You can select from eleven LO CUT filter frequencies: OFF, 80, 98, 115, 133, 150, 168, 185, 203, 220, and 237 Hz. When using higher values, you should test the effect before recording. • The smaller the number, the lower the cut-off frequency. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1Press. 2Select INPUT and press. 3Select COMP/LIMIT and press. 4Select the setting input source. 5Select the setting target. 067 Operations/Recordingfunctions:COMP/LIMIT 2-04 Recording functions: COMP/LIMIT The COMP/LIMIT function can compensate for volume differences. For each input source, low-level input signals are raised and high-level input signals are lowered when recording. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 068 Operations/Recordingfunctions:COMP/LIMIT HINT Type Explanation Threshold (dB) Ratio Output level (dB) Attack time (ms) Release time (ms) OFF Compressor and limiter OFF - - - - COMP1 (GENERAL) Standard compressor These compressors reduce high-level sounds and raise the minimum level. -48.7 9:1 +6.0 7.2 968 COMP2 (VOCAL) This compressor is good for vocals. -8.4 16:1 0 1.8 8.7 COMP3 (DRUM) This compressor is good for drums and percussion. -48.2 7:1 +3.6 12.3 947 LIMIT1 (GENERAL) Standard limiter Limiters compress when input signals exceed the fixed level. -14.4 60:1 0 6.4 528 LIMIT2 (CONCERT) Limiter good for live performance -13.8 32:1 +1.2 1.9 8.5 LIMIT3 (STUDIO) Limiter good for studio recording -12.0 8:1 +1.2 6.5 423 1Press. 2Select INPUT and press. 3Select LEVEL AUTO and press. 4Select ON. 069 Operations/Recordingfunctions:RECLEVELAUTO 2-05 Recording functions: REC LEVEL AUTO This function automatically sets the level for recording. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. HINT: When REC LEVEL AUTO is used, the unit automatically sets recording levels using signals present during recording standby. If the volume surpasses 6 dB during recording, the input level is automatically adjusted with the new level shown on the screen for two seconds. NOTE: • You cannot use this function together with AUTO REC. • You cannot make this setting during recording and playback. Display in recording standby Current input level Stereo mode 4CH mode Display when -6 dB is exceeded while recording 1Press. 2Select INPUT and press. 3Select MONITOR and press. 4Select ON and press. 070 Operations/Recordingfunctions:MONITOR 2-06 Recording functions: MONITOR Turning on the MONITOR function allows you to monitor input signals at all times. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. HINT: You can always monitor the input source through the LINE/ PHONE stereo out mini jack when in recording standby. NOTE: You cannot monitor input sounds through the built-in speaker. 071 Operations/Recordingfunctions:INPUT1/2LEVELLINK 2-07 Recording functions: INPUT 1/2 LEVEL LINK 1Press. 2Select INPUT and press. 3Select 1/2 LINK. 4Select OFF and press. The recording levels for INPUT 1 and 2 can be set separately. This is useful when connecting different types of mics to these jacks. NOTE: This function can be used in STEREO, 4CH and STAMINA modes only when MS MATRIX and MONO MIX are OFF. Preparation Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. or 5Press INPUT 1 or INPUT 2. 6Press the REC LEVEL buttons. or 7Press the button for the input to adjust. 8Use the REC LEVEL buttons to adjust the recording level. Set recording levels separately 1Press. 2Select INPUT and press. 3Select MONO MIX and press. 4Select ON and press. 072 Operations/Recordingfunctions:MONOMIX 2-08 Recording functions: MONO MIX NOTE: • The names of files recorded with MONO MIX are formatted like “MONO-xxx”. • You cannot use this function together with MS STEREO MATRIX. • You cannot use this setting during recording and playback. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1Press. 2Select INPUT and press. 3Select MS MATRIX and press. 4Make each setting accordingly. 073 Operations/Recordingfunctions:MSSTEREOMATRIX 2-09 Recording functions: MS STEREO MATRIX This function enables you to convert stereo microphone signals when using a mid-side recording configuration. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. ON/OFF MID LEVEL Set MS STEREO MATRIX to ON or OFF. Set the level of the directional MID mic that is pointed at the recording target. Setting values: MUTE, −48.0 – +12.0 dB Default: +0.0dB Select Select Select Adjust Mid mic Side mic 074 Operations/Recordingfunctions:MSSTEREOMATRIX NOTE MS stereo format overview This technique converts input from a directional mid mic, which captures sound in the center, and a bidirectional side mic, which captures sounds from the left and right, to stereo. You can change the stereo width as you like by adjusting the side mic level. Since this technique can capture a wide stereo image, it is ideal for recording large open spaces with numerous sound sources, including orchestras, live concerts and soundscapes. This technique is also extremely effective when you want to adjust room ambience. Since it offers a high degree of freedom, it is used not only for studio recording but also for a wide range of recording—even of rehearsals and live performances. SIDE LEVEL SOURCE CH SETTING Set the level of the bidirectional SIDE mic, which is perpendicular to the MID mic. Setting values: MUTE, −48.0 – +12.0dB Default: +0.0dB Set the input used (only in 4CH mode). Assign the MID and SIDE inputs to the left (INPUT 1) and right (INPUT 2) channels. NOTE: You cannot use this function together with MONO MIX. Select Select Select Select SelectAdjust 1Press. 2Select TOOL and press. 3Select TUNER and press. 4Select CHROMATIC and press. 5Tune the instrument. 075 Operations/Tuner:CHROMATICTUNER 3-01-1 Tuner: CHROMATIC TUNER The H4n Pro features a tuner with multiple tuning modes. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. HINT: • The input source signal that is currently selected is used for tuning. • In 4CH mode, at Step 4 select INPUT and set the input source, and then continue to step 5. NOTE: This cannot be used during recording and playback. High Ref. ☞Tuner display String number/note name P.078 The indicators show whether the input signals are higher or lower than the note shown. Both marks light when the input signal matches the note. These dots show how much difference there is between the input signal and the note . This shows the name of the note nearest to the input signal. Low 1Press. 2Select TOOL and press. 3Select TUNER and press. 4Select the tuning mode and press. 5Tuning. 076 Operations/Tuner:otherTUNERtypes 3-01-2 Tuner: other TUNER types In addition to CHROMATIC, the other tuning modes are GUITAR, BASS, OPEN A, OPEN D, OPEN E, OPEN G and DADGAD. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. HINT: • The input source signal that is currently selected is used for tuning. • In 4CH mode, at Step 4 select INPUT and set the input source, and then continue to step 5. NOTE: This cannot be used during recording and playback. The indicators show whether the input signals are higher or lower than the note shown. Both marks light when the input signal matches the note. These dots show how much difference there is between the input signal and the note . This is the string number currently selected. Use the DIAL to change it. Low High Ref. ☞Tuner display String number/note name P.078 1Press. 2Select TOOL and press. 3Select TUNER and press. 4Select CALIB and press. 5Select the frequency. 077 Operations/Tuner:TUNERCALIB 3-01-3 Tuner: TUNER CALIB This function allows you to calibrate the tuner. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Use steps 1–3 for all TUNER operations. HINT: • The default setting is 440Hz. • Set this between 435Hz and 445Hz in 1Hz increments. NOTE: This cannot be used during recording and playback. 4Select INPUT and press. 5Select the input source and press. 078 Operations/Tuner:TUNERINPUT 3-01-4 Tuner: TUNER INPUT 4CH mode only Tuner type String number/note name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 GUITAR E B G D A E B BASS G D A E B OPEN A E C# A E A E OPEN D D A F# D A D OPEN E E B G# E B E OPEN G D B G D G D DADGAD D A G D A D In 4CH mode you can select the input source for the tuner. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. TUNER … P.075 HINT: NOTE: This cannot be used during recording and playback. When pitch is low Tuner display Tuner types and string notes When pitch is high No input sound (chromatic) 1Press. 2Select TOOL and press. 3Select METRONOME and press. 4Set each item. 079 Operations/Metronome(METRONOME) 3-02 Metronome (METRONOME) The metronome has convenient functions such as a pre-count. CLICK PRE COUNT This setting turns the metronome off or on during recording, playback or both. This setting must be made before recording or playback. Set the count used before recording starts. This cannot be set if PRE REC or AUTO REC is ON. Count of SPECIAL Select the condition OFF ---Recording/playback ---Only when recording ---Only when playback Set the count to OFF, 1-8 beats or SPECIAL. Select Select Select Select Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 080 Operations/Metronome(METRONOME) TEMPO SOUND PATTERN LEVEL Default: 120.0 You can set this between 40.0 and 250.0 BPM in 0.1 increments. Set the metronome speed. Default: bell You can select BELL, CLICK, STICK, COWBELL or HI-Q. Set the metronome tone. Default: 4/4. You can this to 0/4 (no accent), 1/4 – 8/4 or 6/8. Set the pattern of the metronome. You can select from eleven levels. Set the volume of the metronome. NOTE: The metronome starts at the beginning of recording and playback. If you start in the middle of a song or track, the metronome beats may not be in sync with the song. Select Select Select Select Select Select SelectAdjust 081 Operations/Effectsoverview 3-03-1 Effects overview This is an overview about how to use effects, including the process and input and output. Effect use process Change to MTR mode 2. Edit a patch (EDIT)1. Use an effect Use a preset as is 3. Import a patch Select the mode: • Import one (EACH) • Import all (ALL) Select the preset that is closest to the desired sound Save the edited patch (STORE) Record Adjust the patch levelEdit modules Select modules: • PRE AMP • EFX Adjust parameters Change the patch name P.036 P.087 P.053 P.085 P.086 P.141 P.087 P.088 P.089 P.083 + + + + 082 Operations/Effectsoverview MTR mode only Effect input and output You can use effects in MTR mode for mono and stereo signals. The flow of the signals will change according to the input sources and recording tracks. One recording track 1. Input source is either INPUT 1 or 2 INPUT 1 or 2 TRACK EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT PRE AMP PRE AMP PRE AMP PRE AMP EFX EFX EFX EFX TRACK TRACK TRACK TRACK TRACK Built-in MIC L or INPUT 1 Built-in MIC R or INPUT 2 INPUT 1 or 2 Built-in MIC L or INPUT 1 Built-in MIC R or INPUT 2 1. Input source is either INPUT 1 or 2 2. Input source is either MIC or INPUT 1 and 2 2. Input source is either MIC or INPUT 1 and 2 Two recording tracks 1Press. 2Select EFFECT and press. 3Press ON and press. 4Select No.: (patch name) and press. 5Select PATCH and press. 6Press MENU for more than two seconds to return to the top screen. 083 Operations/Effects(EFFECT) 3-03-2 Effects (EFFECT) MTR mode only Using the 2 EFFECT modules in MTR mode, you can add various effects to the input signals. NOTE: PATCH Effects module settings are saved as a patch. 60 patches are available with 50 already programmed. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Patch number: patch name. Turn EFFECT ON or OFF IMPORT: Import a patch from another project EDIT: Create a new patch or edit a patch Ref. ☞ Patch list P.141 P.147 5Select the desired No.:(patch name) and press. 6Select EDIT and press. 7Select the parameter that you want to change and press. 084 Operations/Patchediting(EFFECTEDIT) 3-03-3 Patch editing (EFFECT EDIT) MTR mode only You can create your own patch by combining effects and adjusting the parameter settings. EDIT MENU PRE AMP LEVEL RENAME STORE EFX The PRE AMP module has guitar and bass amp modeling effects. Adjust the patch level. Change the patch name. Save the edited patch. The EFX module has modulation, chorus and delay effects. 7Select PRE AMP and press. 8Press OFF/ON to turn the PRE AMP module on. 9Select the parameter to edit and press. 085 Operations/Patchediting(EFFECTEDIT:PREAMP) 3-03-4 PRE AMP module editing (EFFECT EDIT: PRE AMP) MTR mode only You can edit preset effect patches as you like. Adjust the PRE AMP module Select the desired PATCH and edit it .... P.084 Adjust a parameter Icons ZNR icon CABINET, EQ, LEVEL, etc. Set effect AMP type PRE AMP module ON/OFF status Ref. ☞ PRE AMP module parameters P.141 7Select EFX and press. 8Press OFF/ON to turn the EFX module on. 9Select the parameter to edit and press. 086 Operations/Patchediting(EFFECTEDIT:EFX) 3-03-5 EFX module editing (EFFECT EDIT: EFX) MTR mode only Adjust the EFX module Select a patch close to the desired sound and edit it....P.084 Icons Various parameters Set effect EFX type EFX module ON/OFF status Ref. ☞ EFX module parameters P.143 Edit patch parameters to make the sound closer to the desired effect. HINT: To select PRE AMP and EFX modules, make setting after changing the module status ON. Default: When a module is OFF, no parameters or settings are shown. When OFF, you cannot select modules. 1Select LEVEL and press. 2Change the number and press. 1Select RENAME and press. 2Change the PATCH name and press. 3Select OK and press. 087 Operations/EFFECTEDIT:LEVEL/RENAME 3-03-6 EFFECT EDIT: LEVEL/RENAME MTR mode only Adjust the patch level and change the patch name. EFFECT EDIT … P.084 NOTE: Select STORE to save the patch. To return to the top without saving the change, select MENU. RENAMELEVEL 10 Select STORE and press. 11 Select the PATCH No. where you want to save it and press. 12 Select EXECUTE and press. 088 Operations/EFFECTEDIT:STORE 3-03-7 EFFECT EDIT: STORE MTR mode only STORE EFFECT EDIT … P.084 HINT: ED appears next to items you have edited until confirmed by the STORE operation. Not stored (not saved) Confirm with STORE Selecting “YES” will overwrite the current patch. To save without overwriting an existing patch, select an empty patch during the STORE operation. Patches are saved by project. 1Press IMPORT on the EFFECT screen. 2Select MODE and press. 3Select the desired mode and press. 4Select the project and press. 5Select NEXT and press. 6Select YES and press. 089 Operations/EFFECTEDIT:IMPORT 3-03-8 Importing patches from other projects (EFFECT IMPORT) You can apply an edited and saved effect patch used in another project to the current project. Select effect ... P.083 (EFFECT) Import all patches (ALL) All the patches from the project selected at step 4 are imported into the current project. 5Select NEXT and press. 6Select a patch to import and press. 7Select the patch you want to import it to in the current project and press. 8Select YES and press. 090 Operations/EFFECTEDIT:IMPORT MTR mode only Import one patch (EACH) NOTE: HINT: If there is no other project when you press IMPORT, “No Other Project!” will appear. Import mode Import project Start importing Current PROJECT The patch selected in step 6 is imported into the current project. 1Select a track menu icon and press. 2Select KARAOKE and press. 3Select ON and press. 4Select the track menu icon and press. 5Select FILE and press. 6Select the desired file and press. 091 Operations/Karaoke(KARAOKE) 3-04-1 Karaoke preparation (KARAOKE) Use music files of your choice for karaoke, then record vocals or additional guitar sounds with those files. Karaoke track preparation Assign the desired file to the KARAOKE track Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Karaoke process Preparation Karaoke setup Adjust the karaoke tracks Perform with karaoke Prepare stereo files for the background Create a new project for karaoke ………P.118 Import the file to the project • LEVEL • CENTER CANCEL • KEY • FINE 1. Select a track menu icon and open the TRACK menu 2. Turn KARAOKE ON. 3. Assign files. 4. Connect a microphone 5. Make recording track settings 6. Enable recording • Playback • Record • Copy the file to the project folder ……P.037 • Use the MOVE function ……P.117 (Prepare tracks for karaoke) 10 Select the track menu icon and press. 11 Select KEY and press. 12 Adjust and press. 7Select the track menu icon and press. 8Select CNT CANCEL and press. 9Select ON and press. 092 Operations/Karaoke(KARAOKE) MTR mode only Enable center cancelation on the KARAOKE track Change the key of the KARAOKE track HINT: The KARAOKE track menu has different contents than other tracks. CNT CANCEL LEVEL Continued on the next page KEY FINE FILE KARAOKE 13Select the track menu icon and press. 14Select FINE and press. 15Adjust it and press. 1Connect a microphone. Press the INPUT button corresponding to the connected input jack. 2Select the track menu icon and press. 3Press to practice (no recording). ＋ 4 Press the REC button to enter recording standby. Then, press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start recording. 093 Operations/Karaoke(KARAOKE) 3-04-2 Karaoke recording (KARAOKE) MTR mode only Fine adjustment of the KARAOKE track key Recording with KARAOKE Ref. ☞ TRACK MENU P.057 NOTE: You cannot use this function together with the EFFECT. 1Press. 2Select FILE and press. 3Select the desired file and press. 4Select SELECT and press. 5Press to start playback. 094 Operations/Playback:FilePlayback(STEREO,4CHandSTAMINAmodes) 4-01 Playback: File Playback (STEREO, 4CH and STAMINA modes) Immediately after recording, you can play the file by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button. Follow these steps to call up a file later for playback. HINT: • On the top screen you can move directly to step 3, by pressing the TRACK 2 button.” • If you press the PLAY/PAUSE button after selecting a file, that file starts playback immediately. • You can select files in folders directly using the DIAL on the top screen. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Ref. ☞ FILE SELECT P.104 Confirm the file name. Shortcut You can select files in folders on the top screen. Shortcut Press TRACK on the top screen. 1Press. 2Select PLAY MODE and press. 3Select a play mode and press. 4Press to start playback. Select the desired mode. 095 Operations/Playback:PLAYMODE 4-02 Playback: PLAY MODE In addition to ordinary playback, you can also play just one file, repeat playback of one file, and repeat playback of all files. NOTE: You cannot change this setting during recording and playback. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. PLAY ALL Play all the files in the folder. PLAY ONE Play one file. REPEAT ONE Play one file repeat repeatedly. REPEAT ALL Play all files in the folder repeatedly. 096 Operations/Playback:Settingmarks 4-03 Playback: Setting marks During file playback you can add marks at desired points. You can move easily to those points during playback. NOTE: • The mark function can only be used for WAV format files. • The maximum number of marks in one file is 99. • Once a mark has been created it cannot be deleted. HINT: • Press the REC button during recording to add a mark. • You can check marks in the file in the MARK LIST. Adding marks During playback, press the REC button. Mark A Mark B Playing files with marks Press the FF and REW buttons to move to mark positions in files with marks. File Current position Ref. ☞MARK LIST P.115 1Press. 2Select TOOL and press. 3Select AB REPEAT and press. 4Press to start playback. Point A moves. 5Press to set point A. A mark is placed at point A, then mark B appears and moves until set. 6Press to set point B. Playback repeats between the points. 097 Operations/Playback:ABREPEAT 4-04 Playback: AB REPEAT The AB REPEAT function allows you to play between two points in a file repeatedly. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. HINT: You can also set point A and B while stopped. Press and hold to search. 098 Operations/Playback:ABREPEAT NOTE: During recording and playback, you cannot make any settings after Step 3 of AB REPEAT. HINT: Caution: When moving around using FF and REW buttons, if you press the button for less than 2 seconds (quick press), it will move to the next file. If there is a mark, it will move to the next mark. Press the FF and REW buttons for more than 2 seconds to search for a desired point. After setting up A and B points, press the REC button to cancel all settings. Button functions with AB REPEAT Set/clear A and B points Stop Play/Pause the file Hold for more than one second to search backward or forward Press briefly to skip to the next file in order (If there is a mark in a WAV file, however, this will move to the nearest mark instead) 1Press. 2Select TOOL and press. 3Select SPEED and press. 4Adjust the playback speed. 5Press to start playback. or You can set the playback speed between 50% and 150% in increments of 5%. 099 Operations/Playback:SPEED 4-05 Playback: SPEED STEREO mode only You can adjust the playback speed of a file. NOTE: During recording and playback, you cannot make any settings after Step 3 of SPEED. HINT: • You can open this menu quickly by pressing the TRACK 3 button on the top screen of the mode. • You can set the playback speed between 50% and 150% in increments of 5%. (default: 100%) • You can move the playback location using the FF and REW buttons. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Shortcut Press TRACK on the top screen. 1Press. 2Select MIXER and press. 100 Operations/Playback:MIXER 4-06 Playback: MIXER 4CH mode only In 4CH mode you can use the mixer to adjust the playback LEVEL and PAN settings of two stereo files. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. LEVEL setting PAN setting MUTE, −48.0dB – +12.0dB (default: 0.0dB) L 100 – C – R 100 (default: C (center))Shows if you are setting a MIC or INPUT track Name of parameter where cursor is positioned and its setting value Fader icon Pan pot icon Cursor shows parameter selected After setting, confirm with icons HINT: The cursor cycles on the MIXER screen from MIC LEVEL to MIC PAN to INPUT LEVEL to INPUT PAN. ＋ ＋ ＋ ＋ ＋ 101 Operations/Playback:Playingfiles(MTRmode) 4-07 Playback: Playing files (MTR mode) MTR mode only MTR mode has various ways to play files. You can, for example, create and record files separately, assign them to tracks and play them back simultaneously. Ref. ☞TRACK MENU P.057 PLAY REC PLAY PLAY PLAY REC PLAY NO FILE NO FILE REC PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY NO FILE NO FILE NO FILE REC PLAY PLAY PLAY REC NO FILE PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY TRACK 1 TRK1-00.wav TRK1-00.wav Press Press Press Press Press Press PressPlayback Second time recording to tracks Initial track recording Next track recording Third track recording Last track recording Play 4 tracks OVER WRITE Guitar.wav TRK1-01.wavALWAYS NEW Assign other files TRK1-00.wav TRK2-00.wav TRK3-00.wav TRK4-00.wav 2 TRK2-00.wav TRK2-00.wav Bass.wav 3 TRK3-00.wav TRK3-00.wav TRK3-01.wav 4 TRK4-00.wav TRK4-00.wav TRK4-01.wav 1Select the counter on the top screen and press. 2Select the time to set (hour, minute or second). 3Change the value and press. 102 Operations/Playback:Specifyingacountertime 4-08 Playback: Specifying a counter time MTR mode only Using the counter, you can specify any desired point in a recording. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. HINT: Hour: minute: second: millisecond Counter 1Press. 2Select FOLDER and press. 3Select a folder and press. 103 Operations/Editing/Output:FOLDERSELECT 5-01 Editing/Output: FOLDER SELECT Select the folder that contains the file you want to record with or play. NOTE: • You cannot use this setting during recording and playback. • You can select any one of ten folders in STEREO, STAMINA and 4CH modes. HINT: You can open the FOLDER SELECT screen by pressing the TRACK 1 button on the top screen. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Shortcut Press TRACK on the top screen. Current folder 1Press. 2Select FILE and press. 3Select a file and press. 4Select SELECT and press. All FILE operations are the same to here 104 Operations/Editing/Output:FILESELECT 5-02 Editing/Output: FILE SELECT You can select files for playback from a file list. HINT: • You can also select files in the folder directly using the DIAL on the top screen. • You can press the TRACK 2 button on the top screen to jump to file selection in step 3. Verify the file name. Shortcut Press TRACK on the top screen. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 4Select INFORMATION and press. 105 Operations/Editing/Output:FILEINFORMATION 5-03 Editing/Output: FILE INFORMATION This function displays the selected file information. Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT NAME Name of file DATE Recorded date of file (or modification date when created by a computer or other device) FORMAT Format of file (in MTR mode, MONO or STEREO shown) SIZE File size (kB or MB) TIME Recording time of file 4Select DELETE and press. 5Select YES and press. 106 Operations/Editing/Output:FILEDELETE 5-04 Editing/Output: FILE DELETE You can delete a selected file. Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT NOTE: Be careful! Once deleted, a file cannot be recovered. File to delete 4Select DELETE ALL and press. 5Select YES and press. 107 Operations/Editing/Output:FILEDELETEALL 5-05 Editing/Output: FILE DELETE ALL You can delete all the files in a folder or project. Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT NOTE: Be careful! Once deleted, files cannot be recovered. The name of the folder or project selected. All files in it will be deleted. 1Press. 2Select FILE and press. 3Select the desired file and press. 4Select COPY and press. 5Select EXECUTE and press. 108 Operations/Editing/Output:FILECOPY 5-06 Editing/Output: FILE COPY MTR mode only In MTR mode you can copy files. The copies are saved in the same project as the original files. This function is useful when you want to preserve the original copy. HINT: Changing file names: The default name given to copied files is COPY-XXX. You can change it if necessary. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Ref. ☞ FILE RENAME P.109 4Select RENAME and press. 5Select a character and press. 6Input a character and press. 7Press. 8Select OK and press. 109 Operations/Editing/Output:FILERENAME 5-07 Editing/Output: FILE RENAME In STEREO, MTR and STAMINA modes, you can change the names of files. If recorded in 4CH mode, file names cannot be changed. Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT Select a character to change Press the DIAL to highlight the character Select a character with the DIAL Press the DIAL to confirm the change. 110 Operations/Editing/Output:FILERENAME HINT: Display when more than 12 characters When the name of a file has more than 12 characters, a triangle mark appears showing that letters that can be selected are off the screen. NOTE: If two files in the same folder would have the same name, “This File Name Already Exists!” appears on the display, and the previous screen reopens and you will need to change the name. When changing letters, they appear in the following order. (space)!#$%&()+,-01234 56789;=@ABCDEFGHIJ KLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ ^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrst uvwxyz{}˜ 4Select MP3 ENCODE and press. 5Select BIT RATE and press. 6Select the desired bit rate and press. 7Select EXECUTE and press. 111 Operations/Editing/Output:FILEMP3ENCODE 5-08 Editing/Output: FILE MP3 ENCODE STEREO mode only In STEREO mode you can convert WAV files to MP3 format at various bit rates. Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT HINT: • The name of the encoded file automatically becomes “(original file name).mp3”. • You cannot have two files with the same name. If the screen says, “File Name Exists!” select RENAME and create a different name. Bit rate that can be selected (kbps) 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320, VBR (default: 128 kbps) Ref. ☞FILE RENAME P.109 4Select NORMALIZE and press. 5Select YES and press. 112 Operations/Editing/Output:FILENORMALIZE 5-09 Editing/Output: FILE NORMALIZE This function automatically adjusts the volume level of a recorded file for enhanced sound quality and audio consistency. Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT NOTE: NORMALIZE function is only available for files recorded in WAV format 4Select STEREO ENCODE and press. 5Select MIXER and press. 6Select and press. 113 Operations/Editing/Output:FILESTEREOENCODE 5-10 Editing/Output: FILE STEREO ENCODE This function will mix down a 4CH file to a stereo file. The file will be saved in the folder in STEREO mode. Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT Select STEREO ENCODE Setup MIXER: Enable the MIXER before encoding. Ref. ☞ MIXER P.100 ENABLE Use MIXER settings. DISABLE Do not use MIXER settings. Two files are mixed equally. 7Select SAVE IN and press. 8Select the folder to save in and press. 9Select EXECUTE and press. 114 Operations/Editing/Output:FILESTEREOENCODE 4CH mode only ExecuteSelect SAVE IN Select the STEREO mode folder where you want to save the encoded file. HINT: You cannot have two files with the same name. If the screen says “File Name Exists!” select RENAME and change the name. The encoded file is stored in the folder. The file name automatically given is the same as the one in 4CH mode but M/I is changed to MIX. Ref. ☞ MIXER P.109 4Select MARK LIST and press. 115 Operations/Editing/Output:MARKLIST 5-11 Editing/Output: MARK LIST You can view a list of the marks put in a WAV file. Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT HINT: If there are no marks in the file, “No Mark!” will appear on the display. NOTE: The H4n Pro will automatically place a mark at point where sound drops out during recording. Sound dropouts (skipping) with SD cards When recorded data is transferred to an SD card, sometimes the processing speed is not fast enough and the sound drops out. The processing speed depends on the mode, REC FORMAT setting, type of SD card, etc. If the processing load is light, sound dropouts rarely happen, Ref. ☞ REC FORMAT P.049 Setting marks P.096 Stereo mode 4CH mode Heavy p q Light WAV96kHz/24bit WAV96kHz/16bit WAV48kHz/24bit WAV44.1kHz/24bit WAV48kHz/16bit WAV44.1kHz/16bit MP3 WAV48kHz/24bit WAV44.1kHz/24bit WAV48kHz/16bit WAV44.1kHz/16bit This mark shows a sound dropout. This mark is user created. but it the load is heavy, they often happen. In this case, change the REC FORMAT to a lighter setting. 4Select DIVIDE and press. 5Press to start playback. 6Press at the desired division point. 7Select Yes and press. 116 Operations/Editing/Output:DIVIDE 5-12 Editing/Output: DIVIDE STEREO mode only In STEREO MODE, you can divide files at any desired position. Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT Current file time Current file position Operation of buttons with DIVIDE function DIVIDE Play or pause the file Holding for more than one second to search forward/ backward Press briefly to skip one second or jump to the next mark in a file with marks. HINT: The DIVIDE operation creates 2 files. “A” will be added to the end of the file name of the first part and “B” will be added to the second. 4Select MOVE and press. 5Select MOVE TO and press. 6Select the destination. 7Select NEXT and press. 8Select the destination folder (project). 117 Operations/Editing/Output:MOVE 5-13 Editing/Output: MOVE This function is used to move files to different folders and modes. Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT HINT: Movable file formats • Only stereo files can be moved to a stereo folder. Mono files cannot be moved to stereo folders. • Only 4CH files can be moved to 4CH folders. • Only 44.1kHz/16bit files can be moved MTR projects. • If you try to move a file in another format, “44.1 kHz/16 bit WAV Format Only!” will appear on the screen. MOVE TO MTR PROJECT To move a folder to an MTR project, a project folder must exist. If there is no project folder, “No Project!” will appear on the screen. Ref. ☞ REC FORMAT P.118 FILE RENAME P.109 1Press. 2Select PROJECT and press. 3Select NEW PROJECT and press. 4Select EXECUTE and press. 118 Operations/Editing/Output:NEWPROJECT 5-14 Editing/Output: NEW PROJECT MTR mode only In MTR mode, settings, including for audio tracks and effects, are saved in projects. First, we will make a new project Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. HINT: To change the name of the new project. Project numbering • The H4n Pro numbers new projects automati- cally. • You cannot change this number. • You can use the same name in multiple projects Maximum number of projects You can create a maximum of 1000 projects. Each project name can be up to 8 characters long. Characters are changed in the order above. Select NAME and press. Select a letter to change and press. Select OK and press. (space)!”#$%&()*+,-./0123456789:;=?@ABCDEF GHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ \ ^_`abcdefghijklmnop qrstuvwxyz{¦}˜ 1Press. 2Select PROJECT and press. 3Select SELECT and press. 4Select the desired project and press. 119 Operations/Editing/Output:PROJECTSELECT 5-15 Editing/Output: PROJECT SELECT MTR mode only Select a project stored on the SD card. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1Press. 2Select PROJECT and press. 3Select DELETE and press. 4Select a project to be deleted and press. 5Select YES and press. 120 Operations/Editing/Output:PROJECTDELETE 5-16 Editing/Output: PROJECT DELETE MTR mode only This function will delete a project. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. HINT: You cannot delete a protected project. You need to end protection before deletion. NOTE: Once deleted, you cannot restore a project. Ref. ☞ PROTECT P.125 1Press. 2Select PROJECT and press. 3Select RENAME and press. 4Select the project with the name to change and press. 5Select a letter to change and press. 6Change the letter and press. 7Select OK and press. 121 Operations/Editing/Output:PROJECTRENAME 5-17 Editing/Output: PROJECT RENAME MTR mode only You can change the name of a project. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. HINT: Project number • The H4n Pro numbers new projects automatically. • You cannot change the number. • You can use the same name in multiple projects. (Space)!”#$%&()*+,-./0123456789:;= ?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXY Z \ ^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{¦}˜ Characters are changed in the following order. 1Press. 2Select PROJECT and press. 3Select COPY and press. 4Select EXECUTE and press. 122 Operations/Editing/Output:PROJECTCOPY 5-18 Editing/Output: PROJECT COPY MTR mode only You can copy a project to create a new project with a new number. Select a project and start operation. . . P.119 Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. HINT: Change the number of the destination project Change the name of the target project. Automatically shows the lowest unused number Ref. ☞PROJECT (RENAME) P.121 1Select BOUNCE on the top screen and press. 2Select NAME and press. 3Change the name of the file. 123 Operations/Editing/Output:PROJECTBOUNCE 5-19 Editing/Output: PROJECT BOUNCE You can combine tracks created in MTR mode and mix them down to one mono or stereo track. Select a project and start operation. . . P.119 Select BOUNCE Set the bounce file name Proceed to next step if no change. → Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Ref. ☞FILE RENAME P.109 The file will automatically be given a name in “BOUNCEXX” format. BOUNCE icon 4Select FORMAT and press. 5Select the file type and press. 6Select EXECUTE and press. 124 Operations/Editing/Output:PROJECTBOUNCE MTR mode only ExecutionSelect output file format: mono or stereo HINT: “Bouncing” means to combine various music data from different tracks and files into a stereo or mono file. NOTE: You cannot use this function during recording or playback. Bouncing creates a new file in the same project. Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 5 min 5 min Stereo file BOUNCE STEREO Stereo file MONO Mono file 1Press. 2Select PROJECT and press. 3Select PROTECT and press. 4Select ON and press. 125 Operations/Editing/Output:PROJECTPROTECT 5-20 Editing/Output: PROJECT PROTECT MTR mode only Using the PROTECT function on a project prevents the dividing of tracks and changing files in the project. Select a project and start operation . . . P.119 Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. The mark shows the project is protected. HINT: If you try to change a file assigned in a track, “Project Protected” will appear on the display. HINT: PROTECT is useful to prevent completed music from being accidentally changed. 1Press. 2Select SYSTEM and press. 3Select LIGHT and press. 4Select the desired time and press. 126 Operations/Utilities:DISPLAYBACKLIGHT 6-01 Utilities: DISPLAY BACK LIGHT You can set the time that the display backlight stays lit. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. NOTE: You cannot change this setting during recording or playback. OFF The backlight stays off all the time. ON The backlight stays on all the time. 15sec (default) The backlight stays on for 15 seconds after the last key operation. 30sec The backlight stays on for 30 seconds after the last key operation. 1Press. 2Select TOOL and press. 3Select MEMORY REC and press. 4Select REC&PLAY. Change the recording mode Switch to MEMORY REC mode 127 Operations/Utilities:MEMORYREC 6-02 Utilities: MEMORY REC Even without an SD card, the built-in memory can record up to 35 seconds. This is useful for voice memos, for example. NOTE: Only one file can be recorded and the maximum time is 35 seconds. Each time you record will erase the previous contents. Please be aware of these restrictions. When no SD card is loaded, press the MENU button for at least 2 seconds and start from the top screen. Recording and playback ☞Record P.047 ☞Playback P.094 1Select BACKUP and press. 2Select NAME to change the file name, or select FOLDER to change the destination folder. 3Select EXECUTE and press. 4When the confirmation screen opens, select YES and press. Transferring recordings to SD cards NOTE: If a file with the same name already exists in the destination folder, a screen where you can select RENAME or CANCEL appears. HINT: The destination folder is a stereo mode folder. This transfers the file to the SD card and deletes it from the built-in memory. 128 Operations/Utilities:MEMORYREC STEREO mode only After loading an SD, press the MENU button for at least 2 seconds and start from the top screen. Open BLT-IN MEMORY REC screen … P.127 1Press. 2Select SYSTEM and press. 3Select CONTRAST and press. 4Change the number and press. This can be set from 1 to 8. The higher the number, the greater the contrast (default: 5). 129 Operations/Utilities:DISPLAYCONTRAST 6-03 Utilities: DISPLAY CONTRAST Follow these steps to adjust the display contrast. NOTE: You cannot change this setting during recording and playback. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 | 8 Low contrast ↑ ↓ High contrast 1Press. 2Select SYSTEM and press. 3Select BATTERY and press. 4Select the battery type and press. NOTE: Batteries that can be used • Use alkaline batteries or NiMH rechargeable batteries. • You cannot change this setting during recording and playback. 130 Operations/Utilities:BATTERYTYPE 6-04 Utilities: BATTERY TYPE By setting the battery type, the H4n Pro can accurately display the remaining battery life. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. ALKALINE Alkaline batteries (default) Ni-MH Nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries 1Press. 2Select SYSTEM and press. 3Select VERSION and press. 131 Operations/Utilities:VERSION 6-05 Utilities: VERSION After startup, you can check the H4n Pro version. System version Boot program version NOTE: You cannot use this during recording and playback. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1Press. 2Select SYSTEM and press. 3Select FAC RESET and press. 4Select YES and press. 132 Operations/Utilities:FACTORYRESET 6-06 Utilities: FACTORY RESET This function restores all settings to their original defaults. NOTE: • You cannot use this function during recording and play- back. • Warning: if you use the FACTORY RESET function, all the settings stored in this unit will be deleted. The settings will be restored to their original defaults. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1Press. 2Select SD CARD and press. 3Select REMAIN and press. 133 Operations/Utilities:REMAIN 6-07 Utilities: REMAIN Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Do this to confirm the remaining capacity of the SD CARD. NOTE: You cannot use this during recording and playback. Remaining capacity meter Remaining space (MB) Remaining recording time with the current recording format. 1Press. 2Select SD CARD and press. 3Select FORMAT and press. 4Select YES and press. 134 Operations/Utilities:FORMAT 6-08 Utilities: FORMAT Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Use this function to format SD cards for the H4n Pro. NOTE: • You cannot use this function during recording and playback. • Warning: All data will be deleted when you format the SD card. • SD cards used in a computer or a digital camera should be formatted by the H4n Pro before use with it. HINT: “Format Card?” “Format Card?” appears during startup if the loaded SD card is not formatted for the H4n Pro. Ref. ☞Using H2 and H4 SD cards P.136 1 PC Open the ZOOM website on a computer and download the most recent system software. (http://www.zoom.co.jp) 2 3 USB PC H4n Pro Copy the downloaded system software to the root directory of the SD card in the H4n Pro. 4 PC H4n Pro Disconnect the PC and H4n Pro. 5 + 135 Operations/Utilities:VERSIONUP 6-09 Utilities: VERSION UP If the H4n Pro (with an SD card) is connected to a computer (PC) that has access to the internet, you can download H4n Pro software upgrades. Connect the H4n Pro and computer with a USB cable. Turn on while holding down the PLAY/PAUSE button. Main system version You can work with data on the SD card in the H4n Pro from the computer. Connect the H4n Pro to a computer with a USB cable. Select STORAGE and press. Select OK and press. You can check the H4n Pro version on the SYSTEM (SOFTWARE) VERSION screen. HINT: Connect to a computer and select STORAGE. The H4n Pro will be recognized as an SD card reader and can be used as one. NOTE: Follow the computer procedures to disconnect from it. Ref. ☞ SYSTEM (VERSION) P.131 Use a USB cable to connect the H4n Pro and a computer. 1Insert an H2/H4 SD card into the H4n Pro and turn it on. 2Select YES to move the files. 136 Operations/Utilities:UsingH2andH4SDcards 6-10 Utilities: Using H2 and H4 SD cards If you load SD cards from H2 and H4 recorders in the H4n Pro, you can move their files and projects to the H4n Pro. HINT: “File Name Exists!” If a file with the same name already exists in the destination folder, select RENAME and change the name. NOTE: • H2/H4 stereo files and H4 projects will be moved to H4n Pro stereo folders and MTR projects. • After moving files to the H4n Pro folder, those SD cards will not be recognized in the H2/H4 again. • The projects are move in order from the lowest numbered to the highest numbered. • If the H4n Pro has more than 1000 projects in the unit after transfer, “Project Full!” appears and transfer stops. • You must reduce the number of projects on the H4n Pro to continue transfer. Ref. ☞ FILE RENAME P.109 “H4” if from an H4. Startup continues 138 Reference Reference 139 Reference/Mainspecificationsbymode Main specifications by mode ■ Main specifications by mode STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA Recording formats Stereo WAV: 44.1/48/96kHz, 16/24-bit Stereo MP3: 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256 and 320 kbps, VBR 44.1kHz Stereo WAV × 2: 44.1/48kHz, 16/24-bit 44.1kHz/16-bit stereo and mono WAV (4 tracks total) 44.1kHz/16-bit WAV (fixed) Maximum simultaneous recording tracks 2 (one stereo track) 4 (two stereo tracks) 2 (one stereo or two mono tracks) 2 (one stereo track) File capacity limit 2 GB (If a recording exceeds 2 GB, a new file will be created when recording in STEREO and 4CH modes.) File creation during recording Always save new files (overwrite recording not possible) Always save new files (overwrite recording not possible) Select either to overwrite recordings or save new files Always save new files (overwrite recording not possible) File saving locations Save in 10 dedicated folders for STEREO mode Save in 10 dedicated folders for 4CH mode Manage multiple files together as projects Save in 10 dedicated folders for STEREO mode Changing file names Possible Not possible Possible Possible Changing folder names Not possible Not possible Not possible Not possible Mark functions Possible (WAV files only) Possible (WAV files only) Not possible Possible (WAV files only) 140 Reference/Settingsavailableineachmode Settings available in each mode ■ Menu items SYSTEM STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA DATE/TIME ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ LIGHT ○ ○ ○ ○ LCD CONTRAST ○ ○ ○ ○ BATTERY TYPE ○ ○ ○ ○ FACTORY RESET ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ SD CARD STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA FORMAT ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ REMAIN ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ USB STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA AUDIO IF ∆ ∆ ∆ — STORAGE ∆ ∆ ∆ — MODE STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA MODE ∆ ∆ ∆ — FOLDER SELECT STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA FOLDER SELECT ∆ ∆ — ∆ FILE STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA FILE INFORMATION ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ FILE RENAME ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ FILE MP3 ENCODE ∆ — — — NORMALIZE ∆ ∆ — — DIVIDE ∆ — — — MOVE ∆ ∆ ∆ — MARK LIST ∆ ∆ — ∆ FILE DELETE ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ FILE DELETE ALL ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ FILE STEREO ENCODE — ∆ — — FILE COPY — — ∆ — INPUT SETTING STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA LO CUT ○ ○ — ○ COMP/LIMIT ○ ○ — — MONITOR ○ ○ ○ ○ REC LEVEL AUTO ∆ ∆ — ∆ MONO MIX ∆ — — ∆ MS STEREO MATRIX ○ ○ — — PHANTOM ○ ○ ○ ○ PLUG-IN POWER ○ ○ ○ ○ REC SETTING STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA REC FORMAT ∆ ∆ — — AUTO REC ∆ ∆ — ∆ PRE REC ∆ ∆ — — FILE NAME ∆ — — ∆ TOOL STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA TUNER ∆ ∆ ∆ — METRONOME* ○ ○ ○ — A-B REPEAT ∆ ∆ — — SPEED ∆ — — — PLAY MODE STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA PLAY MODE ∆ ∆ — ∆ REC MODE STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA REC MODE — — ∆ — EFFECT STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA EDIT — — ○ — IMPORT — — ∆ — PROJECT STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA NEW PROJECT — — ∆ — SELECT — — ∆ — RENAME — — ∆ — COPY — — ∆ — DELETE — — ∆ — PUNCH IN/OUT STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA PUNCH IN/OUT — — ○* — BOUNCE STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA BOUNCE — — ∆ — ○ ...This can be set during recording and playback (* indicates some exceptions). ∆ ...This cannot be set during recording and playback. 141 MTR mode effect types and parameters Reference/MTRmodeeffecttypesandparameters ■ PREAMP module ● Guitar preamp effects FD TWNR Models the sound of the Fender '65 Twin Reverb. UK 30A Models the sound of an early class A British combo amp. HW 100 Models the sound of the HIWATT CUSTOM 100. FD TWEED Models the sound of the Fender '59 Bassman. BGcrunch Models the sound of the Mesa Boogie Mark III combo amp. MScrunch Models the crunch sound of the Marshall JCM800 2203. MS DRIVE Models the drive sound of the Marshall JCM800 2203. XTASY BL Models the sound of the Bogner Ecstasy Blue channel. SD+XTASY Combination of Bogner Ecstasy and SweetDrive. TS+FDcmb Combination of Fender Combo amp and Ibanez TS-808. GD+MSstk Combination of Marshall JCM800 and GoldDrive. FZ+MSstk Combination of Marshall JCM800 and Fuzz. The 12 effects above have the same parameters. (1) CABINET 0–2 Adjusts the depth of the speaker cabinet sound. (2) GAIN 0–100 Adjusts the preamp gain (distortion depth). (3) BASS −12–+12 Adjusts the low-frequency boost/cut. (4) MIDDLE −12–+12 Adjusts the middle-frequency boost/cut. (5) TREBLE −12–+12 Adjusts the high-frequency boost/cut. (6) LEVEL 1–100 Sets the level of the signal after the PREAMP module. (7) ZNR (ZOOM Noise Reduction) OFF, 1–16 Adjusts the sensitivity of ZOOM's original ZNR noise reduction effect. ACO SIM Makes electric guitar sound like an acoustic guitar (1) TOP 0–10 Adjusts the string sound characteristic of acoustic guitars. (2) BODY 0–10 Adjusts the body sound characteristic of acoustic guitars. (3) BASS −12–+12 Adjusts the low-frequency boost/cut. (4) MIDDLE −12–+12 Adjusts the middle-frequency boost/cut. (5) TREBLE −12–+12 Adjusts the high-frequency boost/cut. (6) LEVEL 1–100 Sets the level of the signal after the PREAMP module. (7) ZNR (ZOOM Noise Reduction) OFF, 1–16 Adjusts the sensitivity of ZOOM's original ZNR noise reduction effect. • Manufacturer and product names shown in these tables are the trademarks and registered trademarks of various companies. The names are used only to explain sonic characteristics and do not indicate any affiliation with Zoom Corporation. 142 Reference/MTRmodeeffecttypesandparameters ● Bass preamp effects SVT Models the sound of the Ampeg SVT. BASSMAN Models the sound of the Fender Bassman 100. SMR Models the sound of the SWR SM-900. SUP-BASS Models the sound of the Marshall Super Bass. SANSAMP Models the sound of the SansAmp Bass Driver DI. TUBE PRE ZOOM original tube preamp sound The 6 effects above have the same parameters. (1) CABINET 0–2 Adjusts the depth of the speaker cabinet sound. (2) GAIN 0–100 Adjusts the preamp gain (distortion depth). (3) BASS −12–+12 Adjusts the low-frequency boost/cut. (4) MIDDLE −12–+12 Adjusts the middle-frequency boost/cut. (5) TREBLE −12–+12 Adjusts the high-frequency boost/cut. (6) BALANCE 0–100 Adjusts the balance between the signals before and after they pass through the module The higher the value, the greater the post-module signal amount. (7) LEVEL 1–100 Sets the level of the signal after the PREAMP module. (8) ZNR (ZOOM Noise Reduction) OFF, 1–16 Adjusts the sensitivity of ZOOM's original ZNR noise reduction effect. · Manufacturer and product names shown in these tables are the trademarks and registered trademarks of various companies. The names are used only to explain sonic characteristics and do not indicate any affiliation with Zoom Corporation. ● Mic preamp effects VO MPRE Preamp with characteristics good for vocal recording AG MPRE Preamp with characteristics good for acoustic guitar recording FlatMPRE Preamp with flat characteristics The 3 effects above have the same parameters. (1) COMP OFF, 1–10 Adjusts the compression of the total signal level by lowering high-level signals and raising lowlevel signals. (2) DE-ESSER OFF, 1–10 Adjusts the amount that sibilant sounds are cut. (3) LOW CUT OFF, 1–10 Adjusts the frequency of the filter that cuts low-frequency noise, which is easily picked up by mics. (4) BASS −12–+12 Adjusts the low-frequency boost/cut. (5) MIDDLE −12–+12 Adjusts the middle-frequency boost/cut. (6) TREBLE −12–+12 Adjusts the high-frequency boost/cut. (7) LEVEL 1–100 Sets the level of the signal after the PREAMP module. (8) ZNR (ZOOM Noise Reduction) OFF, 1–16 Adjusts the sensitivity of ZOOM's original ZNR noise reduction effect. 143 Reference/MTRmodeeffecttypesandparameters MTR mode effect types and parameters ■ EFX modules ● Compressor/limiter effects RackComp Compressors reduce high-level signals and raise the minimum level. (1) THRSHOLD 0–50 Sets the base level from which the compressor operates. (2) RATIO 1–10 Sets the compression ratio. (3) ATTACK 1–10 Sets how quickly compression starts. (4) LEVEL 2–100 Sets the level of the signal after the EFX module. LIMITER Limiters compress when input signals exceed the fixed level. (1) THRSHOLD 0–50 This sets the base level from which the limiter operates. (2) RATIO 1–10 Sets the compression ratio. (3) RELEASE 1–10 Sets how quickly the limiter stops functioning after the signal goes below the base level. (4) LEVEL 2–100 Sets the level of the signal after the EFX module. ● Modulation effects AUTO WAH This wah effect responds to changes in input signal strength. (1) POSITION Before, After Sets the insertion point of the EFX module. Select before or after the PREAMP. (2) SENSE −10–−1, 1–10 Sets the effect sensitivity. (3) RESONANC 0–10 Sets the amount of resonance. (4) LEVEL 2–100 Sets the level of the signal after the EFX module. PHASER This effect varies the sound with phasing. (1) POSITION Before, After Sets the insertion point of the EFX module. Select before or after the PREAMP. (2) RATE 0–50, ♪ (See P.146) Adjusts the speed of modulation. (3) COLOR 4STAGE, 8STAGE, INVERT4, INVERT8 Select the effect sound type. (4) LEVEL 2–100 Sets the level of the signal after the EFX module. TREMOLO This effect raises and lowers the volume cyclically. (1) DEPTH 0–50 Adjusts the modulation depth. (2) RATE 0–50, ♪ (See P.146) Adjusts the speed of modulation. (3) WAVE UP 0–9 DOWN 0–9 TRI 0–9 Select the modulation waveform from UP (rising sawtooth), DOWN (falling sawtooth) and TRI (triangle) types. The higher the number, the more the wave peaks are clipped, emphasizing the effect. (4) LEVEL 2–100 Sets the level of the signal after the EFX module. 144 Reference/MTRmodeeffecttypesandparameters RING MOD This effect creates a metallic sound. The FREQ setting can drastically change the tone. (1) POSITION Before, After Sets the insertion point of the EFX module. Select before or after the PREAMP. (2) FREQ 1–50 Sets the frequency of modulation. (3) BALANCE 0–100 Adjusts the balance of the original and effect sounds. (4) LEVEL 2–100 Sets the level of the signal after the EFX module. SLOW ATK This effect makes the attack of each note gradual, creating a violin-like sound. (1) POSITION Before, After Sets the insertion point of the EFX module. Select before or after the PREAMP. (2) TIME 1–50 Adjusts the attack time. (3) CURVE 0–10 Sets the volume change curve of the attack. (4) LEVEL 2–100 Sets the level of the signal after the EFX module. CHORUS This mixes an effect sound that varies from the original pitch, creating a varying thick sound. ENSEMBLE This chorus ensemble effect features three-dimensional movement. The 2 effects above have the same parameters. (1) DEPTH 0–100 Adjusts the modulation depth. (2) RATE 0–50 Adjusts the speed of modulation. (3) TONE 0–10 Adjusts the tone. (4) MIX 0–100 Adjusts the amount of effect sound mixed with the original sound. FLANGER This effect adds modulation and strong undulations to the sound. (1) DEPTH 0–100 Adjusts the modulation depth. (2) RATE 0–50, ♪ (See P.146) Adjusts the speed of modulation. (3) RESONANC -10–+10 Sets the amount of modulation resonance. (4) MANUAL 0–100 Adjusts the frequency band affected. STEP This special effect changes the tone in steps. (1) DEPTH 0–100 Adjusts the modulation depth. (2) RATE 0–50, ♪ (See P.146) Adjusts the speed of modulation. (3) RESONANC 0–10 Sets the amount of modulation resonance. (4) SHAPE 0–10 Sets the effect sound envelope. VIBE This effect automatically adds vibrato. (1) DEPTH 0–100 Adjusts the modulation depth. (2) RATE 0–50, ♪ (See P.146) Adjusts the speed of modulation. (3) TONE 0–10 Adjusts the tone. (4) BALANCE 0–100 Adjusts the balance of the original and effect sounds. 145 Reference/MTRmodeeffecttypesandparameters MTR mode effect types and parameters CRY This effect varies the sound like a talking modulator. (1) RANGE 1–10 Adjusts the frequency band affected. (2) RESONANC 0–10 Sets the amount of resonance. (3) SENSE −10–−1, 1–10 Sets the effect sensitivity. (4) BALANCE 0–100 Adjusts the balance of the original and effect sounds. PITCH This effect shifts the pitch up or down (1) SHIFT −12–+12, 24 Sets the pitch shift in semitones. (2) TONE 0–10 Adjusts the tone. (3) FINE −25–+25 Adjusts the pitch shift in cents (1/100 semitone). (4) BALANCE 0–100 Adjusts the balance of the original and effect sounds. ● Delay/reverb effects AIR This effect reproduces the reverberant atmosphere of a room and provides spatial depth. (1) SIZE 1–100 Sets the size of the space. (2) REFLEX 0–10 Sets the amount of wall reflections. (3) TONE 0–10 Adjusts the tone. (4) MIX 0–100 Adjusts the amount of effect sound mixed with the original sound. DELAY This delay supports long delay times of up to 5000 ms. ECHO This tape echo simulation supports long delay times of up to 5000 ms. ANALOG This warm analog delay simulation supports long delay times of up to 5000 ms. The 3 effects above have the same parameters. (1) TIME 1–5000 ms, ♪ (See P.146) Sets the delay time. (2) FEEDBACK 0–100 Adjusts the amount of feedback. (3) HIDAMP 0–10 Adjusts the damping of high frequencies in the delay sound. (4) MIX 0–100 Adjusts the amount of effect sound mixed with the original sound. 146 Reference/MTRmodeeffecttypesandparameters RvsDelay This delay supports long delay times of up to 2500 ms. (1) TIME 10–2500ms,*♪ (See P.146) Sets the delay time. (2) FEEDBACK 0–100 Adjusts the amount of feedback. (3) HIDAMP 0–10 Adjusts the damping of high frequencies in the delay sound. (4) MIX 0–100 Adjusts the amount of effect sound mixed with the original sound. *milliseconds HALL This reverb simulates the acoustics of a concert hall. ROOM This reverb simulates the acoustics of a room. SPRING This is a spring reverb simulation. ARENA This simulates the acoustics of an arena-sized venue. T ROOM This simulates the acoustics of a tiled room. M SPRING This is a spring reverb simulation with a bright and clear tone. The 6 effects above have the same parameters. (1) DECAY 1–30 Sets the reverb duration. (2) PRE DLY 1–100 Sets the time between when the original sound is input and reverb starts. (3) TONE 0–10 Adjusts the tone. (4) MIX 0–100 Adjusts the amount of effect sound mixed with the original sound. Note durations Parameters with ♪ values allow you to make settings in note units based on the metronome tempo. The lengths of the notes are as follows. Thirty-second note Sixteenth note Eighth note Dotted eighth note Half note triplet Quarter note x 3 Quarter note triplet Quarter note Dotted sixteenth note Dotted quarter note Quarter note x 2 Quarter note x 20x 2 x 20 x 33 3 NOTE · The note values that can be selected depend on the parameter. · Certain combinations of tempo and note values could exceed parameter ranges. If this occurs, the value will be halved or even quartered to achieve the allowed range. 147 Reference/H4nPropatchlist H4n Pro patch list The patches in this list can be used in 4CH mode and when the H4n Pro is functioning as an audio interface (at 44.1kHz sampling rate). Category No. Patch name Description PREAMP module EFX module Guitar 00 Tweed Clean This FD TWEED clean sound goes great with Stratocasters. FD TWEED SPRING 01 Liverpool A 60s revival sound is created by gently driving a Class A British combo amp. UK 30A AIR 02 Clean Chorus This clean sound is good for muted rhythmic and arpeggio playing. FD TWNR CHORUS 03 Clean Delay Using a long delay, this clean sound is good for sustained chords and arpeggios. FD TWNR ECHO 04 Clean Trem This clean sound varies the volume and can be said to be the original effect. HW 100 TREMOLO 05 Aco.Simulate This acoustic guitar simulation is ideal for stroking. Aco Sim AIR 06 Spy's Shadow Wrapped in spring reverb, this twangy guitar sound is perfect for electric instruments. FD TWNR M SPRING 07 Wah Cutting This funky rhythmic tone uses FD TWNR and AUTO WAH. FD TWNR AUTO WAH 08 Glossy Blues This bewitching Fender '59 BASSMAN crunch sound follows the dynamics of the player. FD TWEED ROOM 09 UK Crunch A sense of AIR is added to the natural crunch of a Class A British combo amp. UK 30A AIR 10 Box Of Edge U2's The Edge popularized this distinctive dotted-eighth-note delay effect (at 130 BPM). UK 30A ECHO 11 HW Crunch Crunch sound of a HIWATT CUSTOM 100. HW 100 ROOM 12 Melody Analog delay adds a natural sense of space to TS+FDcmb for a sound that suits simple melodies. TS+FDcmb ANALOG 13 ZEP Drive A classic Marshall crunch re-creates the sound of Led Zeppelin. MScrunch RackComp 14 Mellow Vibe MScrunch and Vibe combine to create a laid-back sound. MScrunch VIBE 15 70's Drive The sound of 70s rock. MS DRIVE ECHO 16 Boogie Drive The Mesa Boogie Mark III sound creates a mid-range thickness in this drive that is good for soloing. BGcrunch ROOM 17 MS Drive For the early sound of Van Halen, the Marshall is turned all the way up. GD+MSstk ARENA 18 XTASY Riff SD+XTASY makes this great for metal riffs. SD+XTASY OFF 19 Jet MS Drive Heavy Marshall distortion is combined with a flanger for this epic sound. GD+MSstk FLANGER 20 Talking Guy This talking sound follows the guitar pickup position and picking dynamics. GD+MSstk CRY 21 Oct Lead Octave doubling below the original pitch creates a heavy impactful drive sound. GD+MSstk PITCH 22 Dirty Drive Fuzz gives this classic 70s progressive rock sound its powerful sustain. FZ+MSstk ANALOG 23 Fuzz Lead Vintage Marshall and fuzz effects combine to re-create the sweet and beautiful fuzz tone used by Eric Johnson. FZ+MSstk ARENA 24 XTASY Lead This metal lead sound uses XTASY BL and ECHO effects. XTASY BL ECHO 148 Reference/H4nPropatchlist Category No. Patch name Description PREAMP module EFX module Bass 25 SVT This is the perfect Ampeg SVT rock sound. SVT OFF 26 SMR The SWR SM-900 modeling provides a tight sound. SMR LIMITER 27 BASSMAN This classic sound uses Fender BASSMAN 100 modeling. BASSMAN OFF 28 SUP-BASS The showy drive sound of a Marshall Super Bass. SUP-BASS OFF 29 SANSAMP The SansAmp sound plays well with other instruments. SANSAMP OFF 30 TUBE PRE A thick TUBE PRE distortion sound. TUBE PRE OFF 31 Funk Wah Responding to changes in touch dynamics, this funk wah sound can be used in many situations. SMR AUTO WAH 32 Slap Comp Combining RackComp and TUBE PRE, this clean sound is perfect for slapping and tapping. TUBE PRE RackComp 33 Bass Phaser This go-to phaser sound combines PHASER and TUBE PRE effects. TUBE PRE PHASER 34 Fuzz Room The combination of SUP-BASS and ROOM effects make this fuzz sound for soloing. SUP-BASS ROOM Mic 35 StandardComp Standard compressor optimized for recording. FlatMPRE RackComp 36 Studio Comp Compressor suitable for vocal recording. VO MPRE RackComp 37 Chorus Vocal Deep chorus sound for solo vocals. VO MPRE CHORUS 38 Flange Vocal Flanger sound for soothing pop vocals. VO MPRE FLANGER 39 Light Vocal Perfect when seeking bright and articulate vocals. FlatMPRE ROOM 40 Spring Sound made distinctive with the effect of spring reverb. VO MPRE SPRING 41 Arena Deep reverb sounds like singing in an arena. VO MPRE ARENA 42 Doubling Conventional doubling effect. VO MPRE DELAY 43 Lead Vocal Delay suitable for main vocal parts. VO MPRE DELAY 44 Analog Echo Analog style echo sound for vocals using an analog delay model. VO MPRE ANALOG 45 Reverse Trip Trippy sound using a reverse delay. VO MPRE RvsDelay 46 AG Reverb Preamp and reverb combination optimized for mic recording of acoustic guitars. AG MPRE ARENA 47 AG Arpeggio Preamp and chorus combination optimized for mic recording of acoustic guitar (playing arpeggios). AG MPRE CHORUS 48 AG Ensemble Preamp and ensemble combination optimized for mic recording of acoustic guitar (playing arpeggios). AG MPRE ENSEMBLE 49 AG Lead Preamp and delay combination optimized for mic recording of acoustic guitars (playing lead). AG MPRE DELAY 50–59 EMPTY Note: Company and product names in this patch list are trade names and trademarks of their respective owners and do not indicate any affiliation with Zoom Corporation. All product names and explanations identify products that were used for reference in the development of this product. 149 Reference/H4nProspecifications H4n Pro specifications Recorder STEREO mode 4CH mode MTR mode Simultaneous recording tracks 2 4 2 Simultaneous playback tracks 2 4 4 Recording time 4GB (SDHC) About 380 minutes (44.1kHz/16-bit stereo WAV tracks) About 68 hours (44.1kHz/128kbps Stereo MP3 tracks) Note: These recording times are approximations. Actual times might be slightly shorter according to recording conditions. Maximum recording file size 2 GB Projects 1000/card Counter Hour: minute: second: millisecond Other functions Punch-in/out, bounce, A-B repeat Effects Modules 2 Stereo/4CH mode: LO CUT, COMP/LIMITER MTR mode: PRE AMP module, EFX module Types 53 Patches 60 Tuners Chromatic, Guitar, Bass, Open A/D/E/G Metronome Sounds 5 Rhythmic patterns Unaccented, 1/4–8/4, 6/8 Tempo range 40.0–250.0 BPM A/D conversion 24-bit 128× oversampling D/A conversion 24-bit 128× oversampling Recording media SD cards (16MB – 2GB), SDHC cards (4GB – 32GB) Data types WAV format Recording/playback Quantization: 16/24-bit Sampling frequencies: 44.1/48/96 kHz MP3 format Recording Bit rates: 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320 kbps, VBR Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz Playback Bit rates: 32,40 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320 kbps, VBR Sampling frequencies: 44.1/48 kHz Display 128×64 dot matrix Full-dot LCD (with backlight) Inputs Built-in mics Directionality Unidirectional Sensitivity −45dB/1Pa at 1kHz Input gain −16 dB – +51 dB Maximum sound pressure input 140 dBspl EXT MIC Input gain −16 dB – +51 dB Input impedance 2 kΩ or more Supports plug-in power INPUT 1 and 2 balanced input Connector XLR (pin 2 hot) Input gain −16 dB – +43 dB Input impedance 3.0 kΩ or more Maximum permissible input level −6 dBu EIN –120 dBu or less INPUT 1 and 2 unbalanced input Connector Standard phone Input gain −30 dB – +32 dB Input impedance 470 kΩ or more Maximum permissible input level +2 dBu Outputs LINE/PHONE stereo mini jack LINE output load impedance 10 kΩ or more LINE rated output level −10 dBu PHONE 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32Ω load) Built-in speaker 400mW 8Ω mono speaker Phantom power 48 V, 24 V, OFF USB USB 2.0 High Speed Operation as mass storage or audio interface USB functions can be powered using USB bus power Power DC 5V 1A AC adapter (ZOOM AD-14), 2 AA batteries Continuous recording time STEREO mode Using built-in mics at 44.1kHz/16-bit without headphones connected About 6 hours using alkaline batteries or about 8 hours using NiMH (2450mAh) batteries STAMINA mode Using built-in mics at 44.1kHz/16-bit without headphones connected About 10 hours using alkaline batteries or about 12 hours using NiMH (2450mAh) batteries External dimensions 73 (W) × 157.2 (D) × 37 (H) mm Weight 294 g Notes: 0 dBm = 0.755 Vrms For the purpose of improvement, product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. 150 Reference/Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you think that the H4n Pro is operating strangely, check the following items first. Recording/playback trouble ◆ There is no sound or output is very quiet • Check the connections to your monitoring system and its volume setting. • Confirm that the volume levels of tracks 1–4 are not too low. ◆ Recorder stops during playback • If playback is started when a track is in recording standby, a temporary file is created on the H4n Pro. If the remaining capacity of the SD card is low, the temporary file may use all the remaining space, causing playback to stop. In this case, end recording standby of the track. ◆ Sound from connected instruments cannot be heard or is very quiet • Check the input source settings. (→ P045) • Confirm that the recording level settings are suitable. (→ P045) • If INPUT 1 or 2 jacks are used, raise the output level of the connected device. • When the monitor function (→ P070) is off, an input signal can only be monitored if its track is set to recording standby or if the recorder is in recording standby. ◆ Cannot record on a track • Confirm that the REC button and that TRACK button are lit red. • If a project is protected, recording is not possible. Use another project or turn protection off. (→ P125) • Confirm that an SD card is loaded in the slot. • Confirm that the hold function is not activated. (→ P018) • If “Card Protected!” appears on the display, the SD card write-protection is enabled. Slide the write-protection switch on the SD card to disable write- protection. ◆ Cannot bounce • Confirm that the volume levels of tracks 1–4 are not too low. • Confirm that the SD card has enough open space. Other trouble ◆ Cannot use effects • Confirm that the effects are on. Effects are off in MTR mode by default. ◆ Cannot use tuner • Confirm that the jack to which the instrument is connected is selected as the input source. ◆ Computer does not recognize it even though it is connected to a USB port • Confirm that the operating system is compatible. (→ P033) • The operation mode must be set on the H4n Pro to allow the computer to recognize it. (→ P031) 151 Reference/Index Index 4CH MODE Details 35·37 Mode and top screen P39 Mode selection P36 Playback operation P94 Recording operation P51 A AB repeat P97 Always New recording mode P56 AUDIO I/F (Audio interface), use as P31 AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT P59 AUTO REC P63 AUTO REC STOP P64 B Battery/Power outlet setting P15 BATTERY TYPE P130 Bit rate P49 BOUNCE P123 Built-in microphones P28 Built-in speaker P34 C Copyright warnings P7 CANCEL operation P23 CARIB/TUNER P77 CHROMATIC/TUNER P75 COMP/LIMIT P67 Connections P30 D DATE/TIME P26 DAW software P32 DIVIDE P116 DIAL use as P23 DISPLAY DISPLAY BACK LIGHT P126 DISPLAY CONTRAST P129 E EFFECT P81− EDIT P84 EDIT (EFX) P86 EDIT (LEVEL) P87 EDIT (PRE AMP) P85 EDIT (RENAME) P87 EDIT (STORE) P88 Effect types and parameters P141 Effects P81 IMPORT P89 Patch List P147 EFX module/EFFECT P86 F FACTORY RESET P132 FILE FILE (COPY) P108 FILE DELETE P106 FILE DELETE ALL P107 FILE INFORMATION P105 FILE MP3 ENCODE P111 FILE NAME P50 FILE NORMALIZE P112 FILE RENAME P109 FILE SELECT P104 FILE STEREO ENCODE P113 FILE/TRACK MENU P57 FOLDER SELECT P103 FORMAT 134 152 Reference/Index H HOLD switch P17 I IMPORT/EFFECT P89 INPUT MIC12 buttons operations P21 INPUT/TUNER P78 K KARAOKE Preparation P91 Recording P93 Setting/TRACK MENU P57 L LEVEL/EFFECT P87 LEVEL/TRACK MENU P57 Locator buttons operations P19 LO CUT P66 M Manual PUNCH IN/OUT P61 MARK P96 MARK LIST P115 MENU MAIN MENU P41 MENU button operations P23 METRONOME P79 MIXER P100 Mixing P57 MODE P35−42 MONITOR P70 MONO MIX P72 MOVE P117 MP3 ENCODE P111 MP3 file format P49 MS STEREO MATRIX P73 MTR MODE Always new recording mode P56 Mode and top screen P40 Mode selection P36 Over write recording mode P55 Playback operations P101 Recording operations P53 TRACK MENU P57 N NEW PROJECT P118 NORMALIZE P112 O Off-mic recording P29 On-mic recording P29 Over write recording mode P55 P PATCH EDIT/EFFECT P84 Patch List P147 PAN/TRACK MENU P57 Phantom power P30 PLAY MODE P95 Plug-in power P29 POWER switch P17 Power On and Off P17 PRE AMP/EFFECT P85 PRE REC P65 PROJECT BOUNCE P123 COPY P122 DELETE P120 153 Reference/Index Index NEW PROJECT P118 RENAME P121 PROTECT P125 SELECT P119 PUNCH IN/OUT (Auto) P59 PUNCH IN/OUT (Manual) P61 R REC FORMAT P49 REC LEVEL AUTO P69 REC LEVEL operations P22 REC button operations P19 Recording (stereo/stamina mode) P47 Recording (4CH mode) P51 Recording (MTR mode) P53 Recording track selection P45 REMAIN P133 Remote control (option) P43 RENAME/EFFECT P87 RENAME/FILE P109 RENAME/PROJECT P121 S Safety precautions for users P6 Setting P27 SD CARD Audio Interface, use as P31 H2, H4 SD card, use as P136 Checking available space on the SD card P133 SD card reader, use as P33 Software version upgrading P135 SPEED P99 STAMINA MODE Details P37,38 Mode and top screen P38 Mode setting P15·36 Playback operation P94 Recording operation P47 STEREO ENCODE P113 STEREO MODE Details P37·38 Mode and top screen P38 Mode selection P36 Playback operation P94 Recording operation P47 STEREO LINK P58 STORAGE P33·133 STORE/EFFECT P88 T TRACK MENU P57 TRACK 1234 buttons operations P20 TUNER CARIB P77 CHROMATIC P75 GUITAR, OPEN G, DAGDAG P78 INPUT P78 TUNER types P78 U USB connection H4n Pro used as a SD card reader P33 H4n Pro used as an Audio Interface P31 USB bus power P31 V VOLUME operations P22 WAV file format P49 Write-protect P125 154 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-sion 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: The FCC regulation warning (for U.S.A.) • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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