Operation Manual

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Operation Manual

Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing a ZOOM Handy Recorder.

The has the following features.

●

Stereo mics can be changed according to use

You can switch mics according to the situation as you would

switch lenses on an SLR camera. In addition to the XY mic, which

can record targeted sounds with a sense of depth, other available

capsules include an MS mic that allows stereo width to be adjusted

freely, a shotgun mic for capturing sound from a speciﬁc point, and

a TRS/XLR combo jack attachment.

●

Record up to 6

track

at once

In addition to the swappable stereo mic (L/R input), the main unit

has 4 XLR/TRS inputs (Inputs 1–4).

Use these to simultaneously record a maximum of 6 tracks, includ-

ing ambiance, narration, a stereo image and the voices of multiple

performers, for example.

●

Advanced recording features

•

The XY mic, which has newly-developed 14.6mm large diaphragm

mics, records the full range of frequencies with good stereo

placement.

•

Using the L/R input mics, you can simultaneously record a backup

ﬁle with a recording level that is 12 dB less than the regular

recording. You can use this backup recording if an unexpected

loud noise should cause the regular recording to distort, for

example.

•

Inputs 1–4 have increased maximum gain compared to previous

models. In response to popular demand, they have independent

PAD switches that allow them to easily handle +4dB input. They

can also provide phantom power (+12V/+24V/+48V).

•

All input volume (gain) levels can be adjusted quickly by hand

using dedicated knobs.

●

Useful operation features

•

High-capacity SDXC cards can be used as recording media, allow-

ing even longer recording times.

•

The color LCD is positioned to be easy to read even when

mounted on an SLR camera.

•

In addition to the standard headphones output, a line output jack

is built-in. This allows you to send the audio signal to a video

camera or other device while monitoring with headphones.

•

When the

is connected by USB, in addition to card reader

functions, it can be used as an audio interface that is either 2 IN

and 2 OUT or 6 IN and 2 OUT (driver required for 6 IN use with

Windows).

•

Of course, a tuner, a metronome and playback speed and pitch

adjustments are included among the useful functions that are also

found in other models in the H series.

•

A remote control (wired) can also be used.

Please read this manual carefully to fully understand the functions

of the so that you can make the most of it for many years. After

reading the manual, please keep it with the warranty in a safe place.

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notice.

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Recording from copyrighted sources, including CDs, records, tapes, live performances, video

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personal use is prohibited by law. Zoom Corporation will not assume any responsibility related

to infringements of copyrights.

Contents

H6 Handy Recorder

Contents

Introduction ............................................................02

Contents .................................................................. 03

Names of parts ......................................................04

Mic overview .........................................................06

XY mic .................................................................. 06

MS mic .................................................................06

Connecting and disconnecting mics ....................07

Mic connection ..................................................07

Mic disconnection .............................................07

Connecting mics/other devices to Inputs 1–4 ......08

Connecting mics ..................................................08

Connecting instruments/other devices ..............08

Stereo inputs .......................................................08

Connection examples .........................................09

Display overview .................................................... 10

Home/Recording Screen .................................... 10

Playback Screen .................................................. 11

Preparations

Supplying power ................................................... 12

Using batteries ....................................................12

Using an AC adapter ...........................................13

Loading an SD card ................................................ 14

Turning the power on and off ................................15

Turning the power on .......................................... 15

Turning the power off .........................................15

Using the hold function ......................................... 16

Activating the hold function ............................... 16

Deactivating the hold function ........................... 16

Setting the language .............................................. 17

Setting the date and time ...................................... 18

Setting the type of battery used ............................ 19

Recording

Recording process ..................................................20

Folder and ﬁle structure .........................................21

Basic recording .......................................................22

Selecting the folder where projects are saved ....24

Recording automatically ........................................ 25

Pre-recording .......................................................... 27

Counting in before recording ................................ 28

Adjusting the side mic level ..................................29

Backup recording ...................................................30

Overdubbing ...........................................................31

Playback

Basic playback ........................................................34

Select the playback project from the list ..............36

Changing the playback speed ...............................37

Repeat playback of a set interval (AB repeat) ......38

Changing the playback mode ................................40

Changing the playback pitch (key) ........................ 41

Mixing .....................................................................42

Checking/editing projects/ﬁles

Checking project information ................................ 44

Checking track marks ............................................. 45

Changing project names ........................................46

Mixing down a project ........................................... 48

Normalizing tracks .................................................50

Dividing projects .................................................... 52

Trimming project beginnings and ends ............... 54

Deleting one project ...............................................56

Deleting all projects in a folder .............................57

Rebuilding a project ............................................... 58

Recording a project voice memo ..........................59

Playing backup ﬁles ...............................................60

USB functions

Data exchange with computers (card reader) ...... 62

Using as an audio interface ...................................64

Audio interface settings ......................................... 66

Making direct monitoring settings .....................66

Using Loop Back (in stereo mix mode) .............67

Mixing the inputs ................................................68

Tools

Using the tuner .......................................................70

Using the metronome ............................................72

Other functions

Reducing noise (low cut ﬁlter) .............................. 74

Using the input compressor/limiter ......................75

Adjusting the input signal monitoring mix .......... 76

Monitoring the input signals of speciﬁed tracks

(SOLO mode) .......................................................... 77

Monitoring MS-RAW signals ................................. 78

Converting MS format input signals to ordinary

stereo.......................................................................79

Setting the recording format ................................. 81

Changing automatic recording settings ...............82

Enabling automatic stopping .............................83

Outputting tone signals when starting and

stopping recording (sound marker function) ....... 84

Lowering the line output level ..............................85

Setting how projects are named ........................... 86

Changing the phantom power setting ..................87

Using plug-in power ..............................................88

Using VU meters to check input levels .................89

Setting the display to save power ........................ 90

Adjusting the display brightness ..........................91

Checking the ﬁrmware versions............................92

Restoring the default settings ............................... 93

Checking SD card open space ............................... 94

Formatting SD cards .............................................. 95

Testing SD card performance ................................96

Updating the ﬁrmware ...........................................98

Using SD cards from older H series recorders .... 99

Using a remote control ........................................ 100

Troubleshooting ................................................... 101

Speciﬁcations ....................................................... 102

Names of parts

Left

Right (back)

XLR TRS

Bottom

Front

Input 1

Input volume L/R

Input volume 1

Input 2

Input 3

MIC/LINE input jack

(supports plug-in power)

Input 4

Battery cover (back)

Speaker (back)

SD card slot

VOLUME button

PHONE jack

POWER/HOLD switch

Input volume 2

Track buttons and

indicators

(L, R, 1–4)

Scroll button

Up and down

Select menu items

Press: Confirm menu

selection

Input volume 3

XY mic

(Swappable)

MS mic or

other capsule

PAD switches (1–4)

Input volume 4

Stop button

Display

LINE OUT jack

Strap holes

(can also be used with camera straps)

REMOTE jack

Play/pause button

& indicator

Back button Forward button

Record button

& indicator

MENU button

Press:

Open menu,

Return to last screen

USB jack

1: GND

2: HOT

3: COLD

TIP: HOT

RING: COLD

SLEEVE: GND

Names of parts

H6 Handy Recorder

Names of parts

Left

Right (back)

XLR TRS

Bottom

Front

Input 1

Input volume L/R

Input volume 1

Input 2

Input 3

MIC/LINE input jack

(supports plug-in power)

Input 4

Battery cover (back)

Speaker (back)

SD card slot

VOLUME button

PHONE jack

POWER/HOLD switch

Input volume 2

Track buttons and

indicators

(L, R, 1–4)

Scroll button

Up and down

Select menu items

Press: Confirm menu

selection

Input volume 3

XY mic

(Swappable)

MS mic or

other capsule

PAD switches (1–4)

Input volume 4

Stop button

Display

LINE OUT jack

Strap holes

(can also be used with camera straps)

REMOTE jack

Play/pause button

& indicator

Back button Forward button

Record button

& indicator

MENU button

Press:

Open menu,

Return to last screen

USB jack

1: GND

2: HOT

3: COLD

TIP: HOT

RING: COLD

SLEEVE: GND

Mic overview

XY mic

This has two crossing directional mics.

By rotating the mics, you can switch the width of the record-

ing ﬁeld between 90° and 120°.

Features:

Newly-developed large diaphragm mics enable low and

high frequencies to be recorded with good stereo placement

while sounds in the center are captured clearly.

This mic is ideal for recording at close and medium ranges

when aimed at speciﬁc sound sources to capture a three-di-

mensional sound with natural depth and width.

Use examples: solo performances, chamber music, live

rehearsals, ﬁeld recording

NOTE

The XY mic has a MIC/LINE input jack that can be used to connect

an external mic or line-level device. This jack can also provide

plug-in power to mics that use it. (→P.88)

MS mic

This mic combines a unidirectional mid mic that captures

sound from the center with a bidirectional side mic that cap-

tures sound from the left and right.

By adjusting the side mic level, you can change the stereo

width as you like. If you record in MS-RAW mode, you can

adjust the side mic level after recording to change the stereo

width.

L R

Mid mic

Side mic level

Side mic

Features:

This mic can capture a wide and detailed stereo image,

making it ideal for recording wide open spaces with multiple

sound sources.

With the side mic off it can also be used for mono recording.

Use examples: orchestras, live concerts, soundscapes

Use examples with side mic off: interviews, narrations,

meetings

The

mic can be swapped for different applications.

The L/R inputs from the mic are recorded on the L/R tracks.

Connecting and disconnecting mics

H6 Handy Recorder

Connecting and disconnecting mics

Mic connection

1. Remove the protective caps from the main unit

and the mic.

2. While pressing the buttons on the sides of the mic,

connect it to the main unit, inserting the

connector completely.

Mic disconnection

1. While pressing the buttons on the sides of the mic,

pull it out of the main unit.

NOTE

•

When disconnecting a mic, do not use too much force.

Doing so could damage the mic or the main unit.

•

Recording will stop if a mic is removed during recording.

•

If a mic will not be attached for a long time, put on the

protective cap.

Connecting mics/other devices to Inputs 1–4

Connecting mics

Connect dynamic mics and condenser mics to the Input 1–4

XLR jacks.

Phantom power (+12V/+24V/+48V) can be supplied to con-

denser mics. (→P.87)

Connecting instruments/other devices

Connect keyboards and mixers directly to the Input 1–4 TRS

jacks.

Direct input of passive guitars and basses is not supported.

Connect these instruments through a mixer or effects device,

for example.

Set the PAD switch to −20 when connecting a mixer or other

device with a standard output level of +4dB.

Stereo inputs

By linking tracks 1 and 2 (or tracks 3 and 4) as a stereo tracks,

Inputs 1/2 (or Inputs 3/4) can be used for stereo input.

(→P.22)

In this case, Input 1 (Input 3) becomes the left channel and

Input 2 (Input 4) becomes the right channel.

Input 1

PAD switch

Input 2

Input 3

Input 4

L/R inputs

In addition to the input (L/R) from an XY or MS mic, the also has Inputs 1–4.

These can be used together to record up to six tracks at one time.

Mics, instruments and other equipment can be connected to Inputs 1–4 and recorded independently to tracks 1–4.

Connecting mics/other devices to Inputs 1–4

H6 Handy Recorder

Connecting mics/other devices to Inputs 1–4

Connection examples

The allows you to record in a variety of conﬁgurations.

While ﬁlming

• L/R input mic: Main subject

• Shotgun/lapel mics connected to Inputs 1/2: Performer

• Mics connected to Inputs 3/4: Ambient sound

Ambient mic

Lapel mic

Shotgun mic

Lapel mic

Ambient mic

Concert recording

• L/R input mic: Performance on stage

• Inputs 1/2: Line outputs from mixer

• Mics connected to Inputs 3/4: Audience sound

Ambient mic

PA mixer

Ambient mic

L/R

Display overview

Home/Recording Screen

Display overview

Auto record

(

→

P.25)

Phantom power voltage

(

→

P.87)

Pan sliders

(Monitoring mixer (

→

P.76)

Monitoring volume

(Monitoring mixer (

→

P.76)

Low cut indicator (

→P.74

)

Compressor/limiter indicator (

→P.75

)

Phantom power indicator (

→P.87

)

Folder name

L/R track

(Name of connected

mic unit shown)

Recording format

(When using as an audio interface,

computer or iPad setting shown)

Name of project that

will play when the

button is pressed

(when recording, name of

project being recorded)

Battery charge indicator

Tracks 1–4

Full

Empty

Paused

Recording

Stopped

Status icon

Recording time

Level meter

(Recording input level)

SD card icon and remaining

recording time

Display overview

H6 Handy Recorder

Display overview

Playback Screen

Playback speed

(

→

P.37)

Playback format

Playback time

Pitch control

Folder name

Status icon

Pan sliders

L/R track

(Name of connected

mic unit shown)

Playback volume

Name of project playing back

Tracks 1–4

Battery charge indicator

Paused

Playing back

Level meter

(playback level)

A-B repeat (

→

P.38)

(Shown when A and B points set)

Preparations

Supplying power

Using batteries

1. Turn the power off and then remove the battery

cover.

2. Install the batteries.

3. Replace the battery cover.

Preparations

Open while

pushing up

NOTE

•

Use alkaline batteries or nickel-

metal hydride batteries.

•

If the battery indicator becomes

empty, turn the power off imme-

diately and install new batteries.

•

Set the type of battery being

used. (→P.19)

Preparations

Supplying power

H6 Handy Recorder

Supplying power

Using an AC adapter

1. Connect a USB cable to the USB jack.

2. Plug the adapter into

an outlet.

Preparations

Loading an SD card

1. Turn the power off and then open the SD card slot

cover.

2. Insert the card in the slot.

To eject an SD card:

Push the card further into the slot and then pull it out.

Loading an SD card

NOTE

•

Always turn the power off before inserting or removing an

SD card.

Inserting or removing a card while the power is on could

result in data loss.

•

When inserting an SD card, be sure to insert the correct

end with the top side up as shown.

•

When an SD card is not loaded, recording and playback

are not possible.

•

See “Formatting SD cards”. (→P.95)

SD card slot in

center of left side

Preparations

Turning the power on and off

H6 Handy Recorder

Turning the power on and off

Turning the power on

■ Slide to the right.

NOTE

•

The ﬁrst time you turn the power on after purchase, you

must set the language (→P.17) and date/time (→P.18).

You can also change these settings later.

•

If “No SD Card!” appears on the display, conﬁrm that the

SD card is inserted properly.

•

If “Card Protected!” appears on the display, the SD card

write-protection is enabled. Slide the lock switch on the

SD card to disable write-protection.

•

If “Invalid Card!” appears on the display, the card is not

correctly formatted for use with this recorder. Format the

card or use a different card. See “Formatting SD cards”.

(→P.95)

Turning the power off

■ Slide to the right.

NOTE

Keep holding the switch to the right until the ZOOM logo

appears.

Preparations

Using the hold function

Activating the hold function

■ Slide to the left.

NOTE

The hold function does not affect the remote control. Even

when hold is active, the remote can still be used.

Deactivating the hold function

■ Slide to the center.

The

has a hold function that can be used to disable the buttons in order to prevent accidental operation during recording.

Using the hold function

Preparations

Setting the language

H6 Handy Recorder

Setting the language

1. Press .

2. Use to

select “LANGUAGE”,

and press

3. Use to select

the language,

and press

The language shown on the display can be set to English or Japanese.

*The ﬁrst time you turn the power on after purchase, you

must set the language and date/time.

Preparations

Setting the date and time

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“SYST EM”,

and press

3. Use to select

“Date/ Time”,

and press

Setting the date and time

4. Set the date and time.

■ Changing settings

Move cursor: Move

up/down

Select item: Press then move up/down

Conﬁrm change: Press

5. Press to complete the setting.

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

*The ﬁrst time you turn the power on after purchase, you

must set the language and date/time.

Preparations

Setting the type of battery used

H6 Handy Recorder

3. Use to

select “Battery”,

and press

4. Use to select the

type, and press

Setting the type of battery used

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“SYSTEM”, and

press

Set the type of battery used so that the amount of remaining battery charge can be shown accurately.

Recording

Recording process

Recording

The recording process includes the following steps.

With the

, a unit of recording/playback data is called a project.

1. Set the recording format (WAV/MP3)

(→P.81)

•

When set to MP3, a stereo mix will be recorded

regardless of the number of tracks.

• You can also make automatic recording (

→

P.25),

pre-recording (

→P.27

), backup recording

(

→P.30

), low cut (

→P.74

), compressor/limiter

(

→P.75

) and metronome (

→P.72

) settings, for

example.

2. Select recording tracks (→P.22)

•

Use the track buttons to select. When the selected

track indicator lights red, the input signal can be

monitored.

• Press two track buttons at the same time to use them

as a stereo track (stereo link).

3. Adjust input levels

•

Use the for each input.

•

Adjust so that the level meter stays in the yellow

when the loudest sound is input.

•

When connecting a device with a standard output

level of +4 dB or the level stays too high for any

other reason, set the PAD switch to −20.

•

You can also adjust the side mic level (when using

an MS or stereo shotgun mic) (→P.29) and show

the VU meters (→P.89), for example.

•

You can overdub

(→P.31), mix

down to a stereo ﬁle

(→P.48) and check

project/ﬁle informa-

tion, for example.

•

Start recording:

•

Stop recording:

•

You can also make

mark settings.

•

Pause recording:

•

Start playback:

•

Stop playback:

•

Make settings as desired for

marks, AB repeat (→P.38),

playback speed (→P.37)

playback pitch (→P.41),

playback mode (→P.40), and

the project mixer (→P.42).

•

Connect an XY mic

or other mic capsule.

(→P.07)

•

Connect mics,

instruments and other

equipment to Inputs

1–4. (→P.08)

Connect

Overdub

and edit

Record

(

→P.20

)

Prepare to

record

Turn power on

(

→

P.15)

Playack and

check (

→P.34

)

Recording

Folder and ﬁle structure

H6 Handy Recorder

ZOOM0005.MP3

ZOOM0005

ZOOM0005.hprj

A folder named

ZOOM0001 –

ZOOM9999 is created

for each project.

ZOOM0003_VM.MP3

Recorded voice

memo ﬁle

ZOOM0004_LR.WAV

ZOOM0004

130410-163015.hprj

First stereo ﬁle

recorded on the L/R

tracks

JazzLive.hprj

ZOOM0004_Tr12_01.WAV

Additional

stereo ﬁle

recorded on the

1/2

tracks

ZOOM0004_ST001.WAV

Stereo ﬁle created

by mixing down

Recorded stereo

MP3 ﬁle

ZOOM0003_LR-0001.WAV

ZOOM0003

First ﬁle when

recording

exceeded 2GB

Second ﬁle when

recording

exceeded 2GB

The settings ﬁle

has the same

name as the

project name

Project ﬁle when

project name is set

to “Date”

ZOOM0003_LR-0002.WAV

ZOOM0002_Tr34.WAV

ZOOM0002.hprj

ZOOM0002_LR.WAV

ZOOM0002

Stereo ﬁle of

recorded L/R

input signals

Mono ﬁle of

recorded Input 1

signal

L/R input backup

recording ﬁle

Stereo ﬁle of

recorded

Input 3/4

signals

ZOOM0002_Tr1.WAV

ZOOM0002_BU.WAV

Project settings

ﬁle

ZOOM0001

FOLDER01

Root

FOLDER02 FOLDER10

• • • • • • •

Select FOLDER01 – FOLDER10 as the folder

where projects will be saved

When recording with the , the following folders and ﬁles are created on the SD card.

Folder and ﬁle structure

(→P.81)

(→P.46)

(→P.48)

(→P.31)

(→P.59)

(→P.30)

(→P.24)

Recording

Basic recording

1. Press the button of the track that you want to record.

HINT

•

The indicator of the selected track button lights red.

•

If you press track button 2 while pressing and holding track

button 1, tracks 1/2 will become a stereo track (stereo link).

Tracks 3/4 can be made into a stereo track in the same way.

Stereo links can also be deactivated in the same way. The L/

R track stereo link, however, cannot be deactivated.

HINT

•

When recording, ﬁles are created for each selected track

button as follows.

Tracks recorded File name Contents

L/R track ZOOMnnnn-LR Stereo ﬁle

Mono track ZOOMnnnn_Tr1

(for track 1)

Mono ﬁle

Stereo track ZOOMnnnn_Tr34

(for tracks 3/4)

Stereo ﬁle

Note: “nnnn” in the ﬁle name is the project number

•

All the ﬁles that are created during the same recording are

managed by the

as a single project unit.

Basic recording

6 3

Recording

Basic recording

H6 Handy Recorder

1. Press the button of the track that you want to record.

HINT

•

The indicator of the selected track button lights red.

•

If you press track button 2 while pressing and holding track

button 1, tracks 1/2 will become a stereo track (stereo link).

Tracks 3/4 can be made into a stereo track in the same way.

Stereo links can also be deactivated in the same way. The L/

R track stereo link, however, cannot be deactivated.

HINT

•

When recording, ﬁles are created for each selected track

button as follows.

Tracks recorded File name Contents

L/R track ZOOMnnnn-LR Stereo ﬁle

Mono track ZOOMnnnn_Tr1

(for track 1)

Mono ﬁle

Stereo track ZOOMnnnn_Tr34

(for tracks 3/4)

Stereo ﬁle

Note: “nnnn” in the ﬁle name is the project number

•

All the ﬁles that are created during the same recording are

managed by the

as a single project unit.

2. Turn for the selected

input to adjust the input

level.

HINT

•

Adjust so that the peak level stays around −12dB.

•

You can change the recording format. (→P.81)

•

You can cut noise from wind and other sources during

recording. (→P.74)

3. Press to start

recording.

4. Press to add a mark.

5. Press to pause.

NOTE

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

6. Press to stop recording.

NOTE

•

A maximum of 99 marks can be added to a single project.

•

During recording if the ﬁle size exceeds 2 GB a new ﬁle

will be created automatically in the same project and

recording will continue without pause. When this hap-

pens, numbers will be added to the ends of the ﬁle names:

“-0001” for the ﬁrst ﬁle, “-0002” for the second ﬁle and so

on.

Recording

Selecting the folder where projects are saved

1. Press .

2. Use to

select “PROJECT LIST”,

and press

3. Use to select the

folder where you want to

save new projects,

and press

Selecting the folder where projects are saved

Choose one of ten folders as the folder where new recorded projects will be saved.

4. Press to conﬁrm the

folder selection and return

to the Home Screen.

Recording

Recording automatically

H6 Handy Recorder

Recording automatically

1. Press .

2. Use to select “REC”,

and press

3. Use to select “Auto

Rec”, and press

4. Use to select “On/

Off”, and press

Recording can be started and stopped automatically in response to the input level.

Recording

Recording automatically

5. Use to select “On”,

and press

NOTE

For details, see “Changing automatic recording settings”.

(→P.82)

6. Return to the Home

Screen, and press

to put the recorder into

standby.

HINT

When the input exceeds the set level (shown on the level

meters), recording starts automatically. You can also set the

recording to stop automatically when the input goes below

a set level. (→P.83)

7. Press to exit standby

or stop recording.

Recording automatically (continued)

Recording

Pre-recording

H6 Handy Recorder

4. Use to select “On”,

and press

NOTE

The Auto Rec and Pre Count functions cannot be used at the

same time as this function.

Pre-recording

1. Press .

2. Use to select “REC”,

and press

3. Use to

select “Pre Rec”,

and press

By setting the recorder to constantly capture the input signal, you can start recording two seconds before

pressing the

button. This is useful when, for example, a performance starts suddenly.

Recording

Counting in before recording

4. Use to select

“Pre Count”, and

press

5. Use to select

the count number,

and press

NOTE

The Auto Rec and Pre Rec functions cannot be used at the

same time as this function.

Counting in before recording

1. Press .

2. Use to select “TOOL”,

and press

3. Use to select

“Metronome”, and

press

The recorder metronome can be used to count in before starting recording.

Recording

Adjusting the side mic level

H6 Handy Recorder

■ Move up and down to adjust.

Adjusting the side mic level

Wide

RAW mode

Icon changes

with the value

Narrow

Before using the MS mic to record, you can adjust the side mic level (stereo width).

Do this when the Home Screen is open.

NOTE

•

Set to Off, −24 to +6 dB, or RAW.

•

When recording in RAW mode, during playback move

up and down to adjust the side mic level.

•

RAW mode can be selected only when the WAV format is used

for recording.

MS or stereo shotgun mic only

Recording

Backup recording

4. Use to select “On”,

and press

HINT

•

If the name of the original ﬁle is, for example,

“ZOOM0001_LR.wav”, the name of the backup ﬁle will be

“ZOOM0001_BU.wav”.

•

You can play backup ﬁles. (→P.60)

Backup recording

1. Press .

2. Use to select “REC”,

and press

3. Use to select

“Backup Rec”,

and press

When using the L/R input, in addition to the recording at the set input level, the recorder can also record a separate ﬁle at a

level 12dB below. This backup can be used if the recording level was set too high, causing distortion, for example.

L/R input and WAV format only

Recording

Overdubbing

H6 Handy Recorder

Overdubbing

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“PROJECT MENU”,

and press

3. Use to select

“Overdub”,

and press

4. Press the track button

until the indicator lights

red for the track to be

overdubbed.

5. Turn to adjust the input level.

HINT

You can also adjust the mixer (volume/pan), low cut ﬁlter

and compressor/limiter as needed.

6. To monitor already recorded tracks, press their track

buttons so their indicators light green.

You can add recordings to an already recorded project.

WAV format only

Recording

Overdubbing

7. Press to start recording.

8. Press to stop recording.

HINT

•

You can change the stereo link setting even during

overdubbing.

•

Overdub ﬁles and volume, pan and stereo link settings are

saved in units called “takes”. You can change settings and

record multiple takes.

Then, when stopped you can press

to select the pre-

vious take or press to select the next take.

•

A maximum of 99 takes can be recorded.

•

If you want to monitor the input sound of the track while

playing back an already recorded track, press the button

for the track that you want to monitor so that its indicator

lights orange and then press .

•

If the playback speed of a project is set to any value other

than 100%, tracks cannot be overdubbed (their indicators

will not light red).

9. Press to stop overdubbing.

When you play back or edit an overdubbed project, the last

selected take will be used.

NOTE

Two digit take numbers are added to the ends of track

names to create ﬁle names for overdubbed recordings as

in, for example, “ZOOM0001_LR_01.WAV”.

Overdubbing (continued)

WAV format only

Recording

Overdubbing

H6 Handy Recorder

Playback

Basic playback

1. Press to start

playback.

■ Controls during playback

Select project/move to mark: Use

and

Search forward/backward: Press and hold /

Pause/resume playback: Press

Adjust volume: Press (+/−)

Add marks: Press

Change side mic level: Move up and down

(RAW mode only)

HINT

•

The longer you press and hold

or , the faster

searching backward/forward becomes.

•

During playback you can press track buttons to unmute (lit

green) and mute (unlit) tracks.

Playback

Basic playback

H6 Handy Recorder

Basic playback

2. Press or to

return to the Home Screen.

Playback

Select the playback project from the list

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“PROJECT LIST”, and

press

3. Use to select the

folder, and press

4. Use to select the

project you want to play

back, and press

The selected project will start

playing back.

NOTE

After playback completes, playback might continue

depending on the playback mode. (→P.40)

Playback

Changing the playback speed

H6 Handy Recorder

Changing the playback speed

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“PROJECT MENU”,

and press

3. Use to select

“Playback Speed”,

and press

4. Use to adjust the

playback speed,

and press

Playback will occur at the adjusted speed.

NOTE

This setting is saved separately for each project.

You can adjust the playback speed in a range from 50% to 150% of normal.

Playback

Repeat playback of a set interval (AB repeat)

5. Use and to ﬁnd

the starting point for

repeat playback.

You can also press

search while playing back.

6. Use to select the B

point icon. Then, set the

repeat playback ending

point.

Repeat playback of a set interval (AB repeat)

1. Press .

2. Use to select “PLAY”,

and press

3. Use to select

“AB Repeat”, and

press

4. Use to select

the A point icon,

and press

You can repeat playback between two set points.

Playback

Repeat playback of a set interval (AB repeat)

H6 Handy Recorder

7. Press to open the

playback screen.

Repeat playback will start

between the set points.

NOTE

During repeat playback, AB repeat will end if you press

to select a different project.

Playback

Changing the playback mode

1. Press .

2. Use to select “PLAY”,

and press

3. Use to select “Play

mode”, and press

4. Use to select the

mode, and press

NOTE

Play All: Play all the projects in the current folder.

Play One: Play only the selected project.

Repeat One: Play the selected project repeatedly.

Repeat All: Play all the projects in the current folder

repeatedly.

You can set the playback mode.

Playback

Changing the playback pitch (key)

H6 Handy Recorder

Changing the playback pitch (key)

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“PROJECT MENU”,

and press

3. Use to select

“Project Mixer”,

and press

4. Use to select the

track for which you want

to change the pitch (key),

and press

5. Use to set the play-

back pitch (key),

and press

NOTE

This can be set between ♭ 6 and ♯ 6.

Playback will occur with the changed pitch.

HINT

This pitch setting is saved separately for each project.

The pitch can be changed in semitones for each track separately while keeping the same playback speed.

Playback

Mixing

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“PROJECT MENU”,

and press

3. Use to select

“Project Mixer”,

and press

4. Change parameters as

desired.

■ Mixing controls

Move cursor/change value: Move

up/down

Select parameter to change: Press

Parameter Setting range Explanation

Volume

Mute, −48.0 – +12dB

(in 0.5dB increments)

Adjusts track volume

Panning L100 – CENTER – R100

Adjusts left–right

position of sound.

Pitch (key)

♭ 6 – ♯ 6

Adjusts playback pitch

without changing

playback speed.

Mixing

You can use the Project Mixer to adjust the balance of the playback tracks.

WAV format only

Playback

Mixing

H6 Handy Recorder

5. Press to listen to

the project without mixer

adjustments.

Pressing this button turns the

mixer settings on and off.

NOTE

•

Mix settings are saved with each project separately and

applied during playback.

•

Use the Monitor Mixer to adjust the balance when moni-

toring inputs. (→P.76)

Checking/editing projects/ﬁles

Checking project information

Checking/editing projects/files

Checking project information

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“PROJECT MENU”,

and press

3. Use to select

“Information”,

and press

to view

information about the project.

Use

to scroll down

to see information hidden

below the bottom of the

screen.

You can check information about the selected project.

Checking/editing projects/ﬁles

Checking track marks

H6 Handy Recorder

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“PROJECT MENU”,

and press

3. Use to select

“Mark List”,

and press

to open

the mark list.

Checking track marks

A list of marks in the recorded project can be shown.

Mark user added

Mark added when a gap

occurred in the sound

during recording

Checking/editing projects/ﬁles

Changing project names

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“PROJECT MENU”,

and press

3. Use to

select “Edit”,

and press

4. Use to

select “Rename”,

and press

5. Change the name.

■ Controls when changing names

Move cursor/change character: Move

up/down

Select character/conﬁrm change: Press

6. Press to complete the setting.

NOTE

•

The following characters can be used in project names.

(space) !#$% &'()+,-0123456789;=@ABCDEFGHIJKLM-

NOPQRSTUVWXYZ[ ]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{ }~

•

A project name cannot be only spaces.

Checking/editing projects/ﬁles

Changing project names

H6 Handy Recorder

Checking/editing projects/ﬁles

Mixing down a project

4. When mixing down a

project you can change

the formats by using

to select“Select Format”,

and press

5. Use to select the

format, and press

NOTE

You can only select WAV formats that have the same sam-

pling frequency and bit rate as the selected project

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“PROJECT MENU”,

and press

3. Use to

select “Mixdown”,

and press

Mixing down a project

You can mix down a project that has been recorded using WAV format into a stereo ﬁle (WAV or MP3).

WAV format only

Checking/editing projects/ﬁles

Mixing down a project

H6 Handy Recorder

6. Use to select

“Execute”, and press

to start the mixdown.

NOTE

•

The mixdown ﬁle will be created in the same folder.

•

If the SD card does not have enough open capacity, the

recorder will return to the Mixdown screen.

•

The ﬁle created by the mixdown will be named after the

original project with a three digit number added to the

end, as in “ZOOM0001_ST001”. If you mix down the same

project again, this number will increase by one.

•

During mixdown, the volume, pan and track status (button)

settings made using the project mixer (→P.42), as well

as the playback speed (→P.37), will affect the sound of

the mixdown.

Checking/editing projects/ﬁles

Normalizing tracks

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“PROJECT MENU”,

and press

3. Use to select “Edit”,

and press

4. Use to

select “Normalize”,

and press

5. Use to select the

track that you want to

normalize.

NOTE

•

You cannot select a track that has no recorded ﬁle.

•

If you select “All”, all tracks that have ﬁles will be

normalized.

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

WAV format only

Checking/editing projects/ﬁles

Normalizing tracks

H6 Handy Recorder

Normalizing tracks

6. Use to select “Yes”,

and press

to start

normalization.

NOTE

When normalized, the level of the entire ﬁle will be

increased by the same amount so that the peak level is 0 dB

Checking/editing projects/ﬁles

Dividing projects

4. Use to select

“Divide”, and press

5. Set the division point.

■ Controls when dividing

Move point: Use

and

PLAY/pause: Press

Conﬁrm point: Press

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“PROJECT MENU”,

and press

3. Use to select “Edit”,

and press

Dividing projects

You can divide a project into two new projects at any point.

Checking/editing projects/ﬁles

Dividing projects

H6 Handy Recorder

Dividing projects

6. Use to select “Yes”,

and press

NOTE

•

After dividing a project, the part before the division point

will be given the same name as the original project with

“A” added to the end. The part after the point will have “B”

added to the end of its name.

•

If you have made additional recordings and have multiple

takes, the current take will be divided. All other takes will

be saved with the original project.

•

The original take is deleted.

Checking/editing projects/ﬁles

Trimming project beginnings and ends

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“PROJECT MENU”,

and press

3. Use to select “Edit”,

and press

4. Use to select “Trim”,

and press

5. Use to select

the starting point icon.

6. Use and to ﬁnd

the starting point.

You can also press

search while playing back.

7. Use to select the

ending point icon. Then,

set the ending point in the

same manner.

Trimming project beginnings and ends

You can delete (trim) unnecessary beginnings and endings of recorded projects. To do so, you will set the beginning and end-

ing points of the part to be kept.

Checking/editing projects/ﬁles

Trimming project beginnings and ends

H6 Handy Recorder

Trimming project beginnings and ends

8. Press .

9. Use to select “Yes”,

and press

to trim the

project.

NOTE

If you have made additional recordings and the project has

multiple takes, the current take will be trimmed.

Checking/editing projects/ﬁles

Deleting one project

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“PROJECT MENU”,

and press

3. Use to

select “Trash”,

and press

4. Use to

select “Delete”,

and press

5. Use to

select “Yes”,

and press

NOTE

Deleting projects cannot be undone.

You can delete unneeded projects.

Checking/editing projects/ﬁles

Deleting all projects in a folder

H6 Handy Recorder

Deleting all projects in a folder

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“PROJECT MENU”,

and press

3. Use to

select “Trash”,

and press

4. Use to select

“Delete All Projects”,

and press

5. Use to

select “Yes”,

and press

NOTE

Deleting projects cannot be undone.

You can delete all the projects in one folder at the same time.

Checking/editing projects/ﬁles

Rebuilding a project

4. Use to

select “Yes”, and

press

to rebuild the

project.

HINT

A project will not play back if, for example, you accidentally

disconnect the adapter while recording or use a computer

to delete a setting ﬁle that is necessary for the project. In

such cases, rebuilding the project might repair it so it can

be used again.

Rebuilding a project

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“PROJECT MENU”,

and press

3. Use to

select “Rebuild”,

and press

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

Checking/editing projects/ﬁles

Recording a project voice memo

H6 Handy Recorder

Recording a project voice memo

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“PROJECT MENU”,

and press

3. Use to select

“Voice Memo”,

and press

4. Record the memo.

Start recording: Press

Stop recording: Press

5. Play the memo.

Start playback: Press

Stop playback: Press

HINT

•

Each time you press

, the voice memo is

overwritten.

•

Voice memos are recorded using the stereo mic con-

nected to the L/R input.

It cannot be recorded using Inputs 1–4.

•

The ﬁle name of the voice memo will be in the format of

“ZOOM0001_VM”.

•

The voice memo ﬁle format is 128kbps MP3.

You can add a voice memo to a project.

Checking/editing projects/ﬁles

Playing backup ﬁles

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“PROJECT MENU”,

and press

3. Use to

select “Backup File”,

and press

If you have made a backup recording, you can play the backup ﬁle instead of the normal ﬁle.

4. Use to

select “On”,

and press

In this state, when you press , the backup ﬁle

will play back instead of the normal ﬁle for track L/R.

WAV format only

Checking/editing projects/ﬁles

Playing backup ﬁles

H6 Handy Recorder

USB functions

Data exchange with computers (card reader)

1. Press .

2. Use to select “USB”,

and press

3. Use to select

“SD Card Reader”,

and press

4. Connect the to the computer using a USB cable.

NOTE

If you want to power the unit using the computer’s USB

bus, connect the cable while the

power is off, and then

turn it on.

Data exchange with computers (card reader)

By connecting with a computer, you can check and copy data on the SD card.

USB functions

Data exchange with computers (card reader)

H6 Handy Recorder

5. Follow the procedures for your computer when you

want to disconnect

Windows:

Use “Safely Remove Hardware” to select the

Macintosh:

Drag-and-drop the icon into the trash.

NOTE

•

Always follow these procedures before disconnecting the

USB cable.

6. Disconnect the cable from the computer

and the

, and then press .

USB functions

Using as an audio interface

You can send signals input through the directly to a computer or iPad as well as output signals from that device through

the

1. Press .

2. Use to select “USB”,

and press

3. Use to select

“Audio Interface”,

and press

4. Use to select “Stereo

Mix” or “Multi track”,

and press

NOTE

•

Set to “Stereo Mix”, it is a 2 in/2 out interface. Set to “Multi

Track” it is a 6 in/2 out interface.

•

With an iPad, use Stereo Mix mode. It will not work with

Multi Track mode.

•

When using Stereo Mix mode you can use the recorder’s

mixer to mix all track inputs to stereo. (→P.68)

•

When using Windows, a driver is necessary to use Multi

Track mode. You can download this driver from the ZOOM

website (www.zoom.co.jp).

5. Use to select

“PC/Mac”, “PC/Mac using

battery power” or “iPad

using battery power”,

and press

HINT

•

When using a computer that does not provide enough

power through its USB bus and when using phantom

power, select “PC/Mac using battery power”.

•

The “iPad using battery power” setting uses the batteries

in the recorder.

USB functions

Using as an audio interface

H6 Handy Recorder

Using as an audio interface

6. Connect the to the computer or iPad using a USB

cable.

NOTE

A Lightning to USB Camera Adapter or Lightning to USB 3

Camera Adapter is necessary to connect to an iPad.

HINT

See “Audio interface settings”. (→P.66)

7. Press to disconnect.

8. Use to select “EXIT”,

and press

9. Use to select “Yes”,

and press

10. Disconnect the cable from the computer or iPad

and the

, and then press .

USB functions

Audio interface settings

When using the as an audio interface, you can make the following

settings. Refer to each section for details.

Making direct monitoring settings

Sound that is input to the can be output directly before

it passes through the connected computer or iPad. This

enables monitoring without latency.

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“INPUT&OUTPUT”,

and press

3. Use to select

“Direct Monitor”,

and press

4. Use to select

“On”, and

press

Input settings Low cut ﬁlter (→P.74)

Compressor/limiter (→P.75)

Direct monitoring (→P.66)

MS-RAW monitoring (→P.78)

Phantom power (→P.87)

Plug-in power (→P.88)

Loop Back function (→P.67)

Mixer (→P.68)

VU meters (→P.89)

Tool Tuner (→P.70)

USB functions

Audio interface settings

H6 Handy Recorder

Using Loop Back (in stereo mix mode)

When in stereo mix mode, you can mix the sound from the

computer or iPad with the sound input in the

and send

it back to the computer or iPad again (loop back). This can be

used, for example to add narration to a musical backing track

playing on the computer and then record using software on

the computer or stream it live via the Internet.

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“INPUT&OUTPUT”,

and press

3. Use to select

“Loop Back”,

and press

4. Use to select

“On”, and

press

USB functions

Audio interface settings

Audio interface settings (continued)

Mixing the inputs

You can adjust the mix of the inputs. The results of this mix

are input to a computer or iPad. When in stereo mix mode,

the resulting stereo mix is sent.

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“INPUT&OUTPUT”,

and press

3. Use to

select “Mixer”,

and press

4. Change the parameter

settings as desired.

■Mixing controls

Move cursor/change value: Move

up/down

Select parameter to change: Press

5. Press to listen to

the project without mixer

adjustments.

Pressing this button turns the

mixer settings on and off.

HINT

The same mix settings are saved and used for both stereo

mix and multi track modes.

USB functions

Audio interface settings

H6 Handy Recorder

Tools

Using the tuner

1. Press .

2. Use to

select “TOOL”,

and press

3. Use to

select “Tuner”,

and press

Using the tuner

The input signal can be used to tune an instrument.

4. Use to select the

tuning type,

and press

5. Use to change the

standard pitch.

HINT

The standard pitch can be set in a

range between 435Hz–445Hz.

Tools

Using the tuner

H6 Handy Recorder

6. For all tuner types except chromatic, you can use

and to change the pitch (drop tuning).

HINT

You can drop the tuning by up to

three semitones.

7. Press a track button to select the input to use.

8. Use the tuner according to the type as follows

■ Chromatic tuner

The input is detected automati-

cally and the name of the near-

est note and the pitch inaccuracy

are shown.

■ Guitar/bass tuner

The number of the string you are

tuning is automatically detected,

allowing you to tune them one

at a time.

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

Flat Sharp Flat Sharp

Center lights when pitch accurate

Detected

string

Pitch

Tools

Using the metronome

4. Use to select

a menu item,

and press

■ Select “Click”

Use

to set when the

metronome is active, and

press

■ Select “Pre Count” (→P.28)

■ Select “Tempo”

Use

to set the speed,

and press

Using the metronome

1. Press .

2. Use to

select “TOOL”,

and press

3. Use to

select “Metronome”,

and press

Use the metronome to count in before recording or as a click track.

Tools

Using the metronome

H6 Handy Recorder

■ Select “Sound”

Use

to set the sound,

and press

■ Select “Pattern”

Use

to set the pattern,

and press

■ Select “Level”

Use

to set the

metronome volume, and

press .

Other functions

Reducing noise (low cut ﬁlter)

4. Use to select the

track you want to apply

the low cut ﬁlter to,

and press

5. Use to select the

cutoff frequency of the

low cut ﬁlter,

and press

Reducing noise (low cut ﬁlter)

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“INPUT&OUTPUT”,

and press

3. Use to select

“Lo Cut”,

and press

Use the low-cut ﬁlter to reduce wind noise and vocal pops, for example.

Other functions

Using the input compressor/limiter

H6 Handy Recorder

Using the input compressor/limiter

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“INPUT&OUTPUT”,

and press

3. Use to select

“Comp/Limiter”,

and press

4. Use to select the

track you want to affect,

and press

Use the compressor/limiter to raise low-level input signals and lower high-level input signals.

5. Use to select the

type of compressor/limiter,

and press

Setting Explanation

Off Compressor/limiter OFF

Comp1

(General)

Standard compressor Compressors

reduce high lev-

els and raise low

levels.

Comp2

(Vocal)

Compressor for vocals

Comp3

(Drum)

Compressor for drums

and percussion

Limiter1

(General)

Standard limiter Limiters reduce the

level when input

signals exceed a

set level.

Limiter2

(Concert)

Limiter for live

performances

Limiter3

(Studio)

Limiter for studio

recording

Other functions

Adjusting the input signal monitoring mix

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“INPUT&OUTPUT”,

and press

3. Use to select

“Monitor Mixer”,

and press

4. Change parameters as

desired.

■ Mixing controls

Move cursor/change value: Move

up/down

Select parameter to change: Press

You can adjust the level and panning of each input signal for the monitoring mix.

Parameter Setting range Explanation

Volume

Mute, −48.0 – +12dB

(in 0.5dB increments)

Adjusts track volume

Panning L100 – CENTER – R100

Adjusts left–right

position of sound.

NOTE

•

The use of volume and panning settings only affect the

monitoring signal. They do not affect the recorded data.

•

Use the Project Mixer to adjust the balance during play-

back. (→P.42)

5. Press to listen to

the project without mixer

adjustments.

Pressing this button turns the

mixer settings on and off.

NOTE

These mix settings are saved with each recorded project

separately. Mix settings can also be applied during play-

back. (→P.42)

Adjusting the input signal monitoring mix

Other functions

Monitoring the input signals of speciﬁed tracks (SOLO mode)

H6 Handy Recorder

1. Press and hold the buttons of the tracks that you

want to monitor.

The indicators for the selected track keys will light orange.

The input signals of the selected tracks will be output from

the PHONE and LINE OUT jacks.

NOTE

•

SOLO mode can only be used with tracks that have input

signals (indicators lit red).

•

To monitor L/R tracks (mic input), press and hold either the

L or the R button.

•

Even when monitoring in SOLO mode, the inputs of tracks

that have names shown in red on the display are being

recorded.

HINT

•

When monitoring, press and hold another track button to

add that track to the signals monitored.

•

Even when monitoring in SOLO mode, the automatic

recording function will operate in response to the input

levels of all tracks.

2. Press the button of a track being monitored to end

SOLO mode.

The indicators for all tracks being input will light red, and the

input signals of other tracks will also be output.

HINT

You can also exit SOLO mode by pressing

to open

the settings screen and then returning to the Home Screen.

Monitoring the input signals of speciﬁed tracks (SOLO mode)

You can monitor the input signals of speciﬁed tracks using SOLO mode.

Other functions

Monitoring MS-RAW signals

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“INPUT&OUTPUT”,

and press

3. Use to select

“MS-RAW Monitor”,

and press

When recording in MS-RAW mode, you can monitor the mid mic input through the left channel and the side mic input through

the right channel.

4. Use to

select “RAW”,

and press

NOTE

Select “Stereo” if you want to monitor with an ordinary

stereo mix.

MS-RAW mode only

Other functions

Converting MS format input signals to ordinary stereo

H6 Handy Recorder

Converting MS format input signals to ordinary stereo

Signals from an MS format stereo mic input through Inputs 1/2 or Inputs 3/4 can be converted to an ordinary stereo signal.

1. Press .

2. Use to select

"INPUT&OUTPUT",

and press

3. Use to select

"MS Matrix", and

press

4. Use to select

the tracks to convert,

and press

5. Use to select an

item, and press

Turn "On/Off"

Use to select "On"

and press

NOTE

When set to On, the selected tracks will be converted into

stereo tracks.

Other functions

Converting MS format input signals to ordinary stereo

Set "Mid Level"

Use to set the level

of the mid mic, which

captures the center sound,

and press

HINT

Mid Level can be set to mute and in a range from −48.0 to

+12.0 dB.

Set "Side Level"

Use to set the level

of the side mic, which cap-

tures the sound to the left

and right, and press

HINT

Side Level can be set to mute and in a range from −48.0 to

+12.0 dB.

Selecting the "Track Setting"

Use to select Mid

and Side assignments for

Inputs 1/2 (or 3/4), and

press

Converting MS format input signals to ordinary stereo (continued)

Other functions

Setting the recording format

H6 Handy Recorder

Setting the recording format

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“REC”,

and press

3. Use to select

“Rec Format”,

and press

4. Use to select the

desired format,

and press

Set the format according to the desired audio quality and ﬁle size.

WAV96kHz/24bit

WAV96kHz/16bit

WAV48kHz/24bit

WAV44.1kHz/24bit

WAV48kHz/16bit

WAV44.1kHz/16bit

MP3 320kbps

MP3 256kbps

MP3 224kbps

MP3 192kbps

MP3 160kbps

MP3 128kbps

MP3 112kbps

MP3 96kbps

MP3 80kbps

MP3 64kbps

MP3 56kbps

MP3 48kbps

Audio quality File size

High

Low

Large

Small

NOTE

•

Use the WAV format for recording high-quality audio.

•

The MP3 format reduces ﬁle size through compression,

which also reduces the audio quality. Use this format if

you need to conserve space on the SD card to store many

recordings, for example.

•

When recording in MP3 format, a single stereo MP3 ﬁle

will be created regardless of the number of tracks selected.

You can use the monitoring mixer to adjust the balance of

all the tracks in the stereo mix. (→P.76)

Other functions

Changing automatic recording settings

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“REC”,

and press

3. Use to

select “Auto Rec”,

and press

4. To set the recording start-

ing level, use

select “Set Start & Stop

Level”, and press

You can set the input levels that cause automatic recording to start and stop.

5. Use to

select “Start Level”,

and press

6. Use to set the

start level,

and press

Recording will start

automatically when the input

level exceeds the set level.

NOTE

In step 5, you can also choose “Stop Level”.

Other functions

Changing automatic recording settings

H6 Handy Recorder

Enabling automatic stopping

1. To set the automatic stop-

ping time, use

select “Auto Stop”,

and press

2. Use to set

the stop time,

and press

3. Set the stop level in the same manner as the start

level.

When the input level goes below the set level, recording

will stop automatically after the amount of time set in step 2

above.

Other functions

Outputting tone signals when starting and stopping recording (sound marker function)

1. Press .

2. Use to select “REC”,

and press

3. Use to select "Sound

Marker", and press

4. Use to select a menu

item and press

Setting the "Mode"

Use to select the con-

ditions for outputting sound

markers, and press

NOTE

Markers will not be output when the overdubbing or voice

memo functions is in use.

Setting the "Sound"

Use to select the

type of sound marker,

and press

Setting the "Level"

Use to set the sound

marker level and press

Outputting tone signals when starting and stopping recording (sound marker function)

When starting and stopping recording, the can output tone signals (sound markers).

When recording audio for video with the

, by inputting tone signals into the camera recording, aligning the audio with the

video will be easier.

Other functions

Lowering the line output level

H6 Handy Recorder

1. Press .

2. Use to select

"INPUT&OUTPUT" and

press

3. Use to select "Line

Out Level" and press

4. Use to set the output

level of the LINE OUT jack

and press

NOTE

This setting does not affect the output level of the PHONE

jack.

Lowering the line output level

You can lower the output level of the LINE OUT jack. Use this when the output signal of the LINE OUT jack is input to the exter-

nal mic input jack of an SLR camera or another connector with high input gain.

Other functions

Setting how projects are named

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“REC”, and

press

3. Use to select

“Project Name”,

and press

4. Use to select

the type,

and press

You can change the type of name that is automatically given to a project.

NOTE

•

Project names are created in the following formats.

•

Default: ZOOM0001–ZOOM9999

•

Date: YYMMDD-HHMMSS (Example: 130331-123016)

•

The “Date” format uses the recording starting time.

Other functions

Changing the phantom power setting

H6 Handy Recorder

Changing the phantom power setting

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“INPUT&OUTPUT”,

and press

3. Use to select

“Phantom”,

and press

4. Use to select

a menu item,

and press

■ Select “ON/OFF”

Use

to select the

input you want to set,

and press

Use

to select “On”,

and press

■ Select “Voltage”

Use

to select

the desired voltage,

and press

Inputs1–4 can provide phantom power of +12V, +24V or +48V.

Other functions

Using plug-in power

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“INPUT&OUTPUT”,

and press

3. Use to select

“Plugin Power”,

and press

4. Use to

select “On”,

and press

When using a mic that uses plug-in power, make the following setting before

connecting it to the MIC/LINE input jack of the XY mic.

Other functions

Using VU meters to check input levels

H6 Handy Recorder

Using VU meters to check input levels

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“INPUT&OUTPUT”,

and press

3. Use to select

“VU Meter”,

and press

4. Use to adjust input

levels and check them

here.

5. Use to adjust the reference that is used for 0VU.

HINT

The reference level can be set between –20 dBFS and –10

dBFs. The dBFS unit represents the loudness of the signal

in dB with 0 dBFS being the maximum recordable value for

the digital data.

The virtual VU meters can be used to check input levels.

Other functions

Setting the display to save power

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“SYST EM”,

and press

3. Use to select

“Backlight”,

and press

4. Use to select

“Power Saving”,

and press

You can set the display backlight to dim or turn off when no operation is conducted

for 30 seconds in order to save power.

5. Use to select

the desired setting,

and press

NOTE

When using an AC adapter, this setting has no effect.

Other functions

Adjusting the display brightness

H6 Handy Recorder

Adjusting the display brightness

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“SYST EM”,

and press

3. Use to select

“Backlight”,

and press

4. Use to select

“Brightness”,

and press

5. Use to select

the desired brightness,

and press

Other functions

Checking the ﬁrmware versions

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“SYST EM”,

and press

3. Use to select

“Software Version”,

and press

to open a

screen where you can

view the ﬁrmware

versions.

You can check the software versions used by the .

Other functions

Restoring the default settings

H6 Handy Recorder

Restoring the default settings

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“SYST EM”,

and press

3. Use to select

“Factory Reset”,

and press

You can restore the unit to its factory default settings.

4. Use to

select “Yes”,

and press

to restore

the default settings.

The power will automatically

turn off.

NOTE

Input level settings are not reset.

Other functions

Checking SD card open space

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“SD CARD”,

and press

3. Use to select

“SD Card Remain”,

and press

to see the

amount of remaining open

space on the card.

Other functions

Formatting SD cards

H6 Handy Recorder

Formatting SD cards

1. Press .

2. Use to select

“SD CARD”,

and press

3. Use to select

“Format”,

and press

4. Use to

select “Yes”

and press

to format

the SD card.

SD cards must be formatted by the for use with it.

NOTE

•

If you use an SD card that has been formatted by a

computer or that you have purchased, you must format it

using the

before it can be used with the unit.

•

Be aware that all data previously saved on the SD card will

be deleted when it is formatted.

Other functions

Testing SD card performance

SD card compatibility with the can be tested.

1. Press .

2. Use to select “SD

CARD”, and press

3. Use to select

“Performance Test”,

and press

4. Start a quick test.

The test should take about

30 seconds.

NOTE

Press

to cancel.

5. The quick test completes.

The test result and a screen allowing execution of a full test,

along with the amount of time required, will be shown.

6. To execute a full test,

use

to select “Yes”,

and press

Test progress

Test result

Time required for full test

Other functions

Testing SD card performance

H6 Handy Recorder

Test progress

Card access rate

AVE: average

MAX: maximum

7. Start a full test.

This will test all writable areas on the card.

Pause/resume test: Press

Cancel test: Press

8. The test completes.

The result of the evaluation will

be shown.

If the access rate MAX reaches

100%, the card will fail (NG).

NOTE

Even if a performance test result is "OK", there is no guar-

antee that writing errors will not occur. This information is

just to provide guidance.

Other functions

Updating the ﬁrmware

The can be updated to the latest ﬁrmware versions.

1. Copy the version update ﬁle to the root directory of

the SD card.

2. Insert the SD card into the .

Then, turn the power on while pressing

3. Use to select “Yes”,

and press

to update

the ﬁrmware.

4. After the ﬁrmware update

completes, turn the power

off.

NOTE

•

Updating the ﬁrmware is not possible when the remaining

battery power is too low. If this is the case, install new

batteries or use an AC adapter.

•

In the unlikely event that a ﬁrmware update should fail,

conduct the procedures from the beginning to update the

ﬁrmware again.

Other functions

Using SD cards from older H series recorders

H6 Handy Recorder

Using SD cards from older H series recorders

1. Insert the SD card, and then turn the power on.

2. Use to select “Yes”,

and press

to move

the ﬁles.

NOTE

•

If a ﬁle with the same name already exists in a destination

location, movement will not be possible until the ﬁle name

is changed.

•

After ﬁles are moved, they will not be recognized by older

H series recorders.

•

Cards used by

, , , , and

recorders are supported.

An SD card that has been used in an older ZOOM H series recorder can be read and used by the .

The ﬁles will be moved on the card so that the

can use them.

Other functions

Using a remote control

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Using a remote control

By using a remote control, you can operate the from a distance.

■ Connect the remote control to the REMOTE jack.

The buttons on the remote control correspond to the buttons

on the

main unit.

HINT

The remote control buttons function even when the

hold function is active.

Other functions

Troubleshooting

101

H6 Handy Recorder

Troubleshooting

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 of the is not too low.

◆

The recorded sound cannot be heard or is very quiet

•

If you are using an XY mic or other mic capsule, conﬁrm that it is

oriented correctly.

•

Check the input level settings. (→P.20)

•

If a CD player or other device is connected to an input jack, raise

the output level of that device.

If you think that the

is not operating properly, please check the following ﬁrst.

◆

Recording is not possible

• Conﬁrm that the SD card has open space. (→P.94)

• If “Hold is On” appears on the display, the hold function is

enabled. Disable the hold function. (→P.16)

Other trouble

◆

The

is not recognized by a computer when

connected by USB

•

Check that the OS of the computer is compatible.

•

A USB operation mode must be selected on the to allow a

computer to recognize it. (→P.62)

Other functions

Speciﬁcations

102

Recording media Cards that support SD/SDHC/SDXC speciﬁcations

Inputs

L/R inputs

XY mic (XYH-6)

Mic type Directional

Sensitivity –41 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa

Input gain –∞ to 46.5 dB

Maximum sound pressure input 136 dB SPL

MIC/LINE IN stereo mini jack Input gain: –∞ to 46.5 dB

Input impedance: 2 kΩ

Plug-in power: 2.5V supported

Backup input Set input gain –12 dB

INPUTS 1 – 4

Connectors XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR: 2 hot, TRS: TIP hot)

Input gain (PAD OFF) –∞ to 55.5 dB

Input gain (PAD ON) –∞ to 35.5 dB

Input impedance 1.8 kΩ or more

Maximum allowable input level +22 dBu (PAD ON)

Phantom power +12/+24/+48V (can be turned ON/OFF independently for INPUTS 1–4)

Equivalent input noise (EIN) –120 dBu or less

Outputs

Output jack

LINE OUT stereo mini jack (rated output level –10 dBu when output load impedance is 10 kΩ)

PHONE OUT stereo mini jack (20 mW + 20 mW into 32Ω load)

Built-in speaker 400 mW/8 Ω mono speaker

Recording formats

WAV setting

Supported formats 44.1/48/96kHz, 16/24-bit, mono/stereo, BWF format

Maximum simultaneous recording tracks 8 tracks (6 tracks + backup stereo recording)

MP3 setting

Supported formats 48–320 kbps

Maximum simultaneous recording tracks 2 tracks

Recording time

With 2GB card

3:08:00 (44.1kHz/16-bit WAV)

34:43:00 (128kbps MP3)

Display 2" full-color LCD (320 x 240)

Speciﬁcations

Other functions

Speciﬁcations

103

H6 Handy Recorder

USB

Mass storage class operation

Class: USB 2.0 High Speed

Audio interface operation: multi track mode (Note: Use with Windows requires a driver, but Macintosh does not)

Class: USB 2.0 High Speed

Speciﬁcations: 6 in/2 out, 44.1/48kHz/96kHz sampling rate, 16/24-bit bit rate

Audio interface operation: stereo mode

Class: USB 2.0 Full Speed

Speciﬁcations: 2 in/2 out, 44.1/48kHz sampling rate, 16-bit bit rate

Note: Use as an iPad audio interface supported (stereo mode only)

Note: USB bus power operation possible

Approximate continuous

recording times when

using battery power

(in hours and minutes)

Recording mode

Alkaline batteries

XY mic, 44.1kHz/16-bit (stereo x 1) 21:00

XY mic and Inputs 1, 2, 3 and 4 used, 96kHz/24-bit (stereo x 3)

09:45

Note: The above times are estimates.

Note: Approximate continuous recording times when using battery power were calculated using our own testing method. They may

differ greatly depending on operating conditions.

Power

Operating using 4 AA batteries

AC adapter: DC5V 1A AD-17

USB bus power

Dimensions

Main unit: 77.8 mm (W) x 152.8 mm (D) x 47.8 mm (H), 280 g

XYH-6: 78.9 mm (W) x 60.2 mm (D) x 45.2 mm (H), 130 g

Note: When using a USB cable designed for recharging, SD card reader and audio interface functions cannot be used.

Speciﬁcations

Z2I-3879-01

ZOOM CORPORATION

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