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Notes about this Operation Manual2
Table of Contents3
H4Essential Overview6
Achieving High Audio Quality Throughout Recording and Editing6
Functions of Parts10
Overview of Screens that Appear15
Recording Process26
Making Preparations27
Inserting Microsd Cards27
Supplying Power28
Connecting Input Devices30
Turning the Power On/Off36
Setting the Guide Sound (First Time Starting Up)38
Setting the Language Shown (First Time Starting Up)39
Setting the Date Format (First Time Starting Up)40
Setting the Date and Time (First Time Starting Up)41
Setting the Type of Batteries Used (First Time Starting Up)43
Preventing Misoperation (HOLD Function)44
Making Input Settings45
Enabling Tracks for Recording45
Converting Built-In XY MIC Input to Mono46
Setting Plug-In Power47
Setting Phantom Power48
Reducing Noise (lo Cut)50
Enabling Stereo Linking51
Setting the Side Level When Recording MID-Side Stereo53
Making Output Settings55
Changing How the Output Level Is Adjusted55
Adjusting the Fixed Level57
Recording59
Monitoring Input Sounds59
Adjusting the Monitoring Balance of Input Sounds61
Making Recording Settings63
Recording69
Adding Marks During Recording71
Moving the File Being Recorded to the TRASH Folder72
Playing Recordings73
Adjusting the Volume Balance of All Tracks75
Making Output Settings76
Automatic Volume Adjustment During Playback77
Changing the Playback Speed78
Repeat Playback of a Set Interval (A-B Repeat)79
Changing the Format and Exporting Files81
Moving the File Being Played to the TRASH Folder84
Managing Files85
H4Essential Folder and File Structure85
Checking Files88
Using as an Audio Interface89
For Windows89
Connecting to Computers, Smartphones and Tablets89
Making Input Settings and Monitoring Adjustments93
Making Output Settings94
Recording on the H4Essential While Using It as an Audio Interface96
Disconnecting from Computers, Smartphones and Tablets97
Transferring Files to Computers and Other Devices98
Connecting to Computers, Smartphones and Tablets98
Disconnecting from Computers, Smartphones and Tablets100
Managing Microsd Cards101
Formatting Microsd Cards101
Testing Microsd Cards102
Deleting Files in the TRASH Folder105
Using Timecode106
Timecode Overview106
Connecting with an Ultrasync BLUE108
Making Various Settings111
Setting the Language Shown111
Setting the Date and Time112
Setting the Date Format114
Setting Display Power Saving116
Setting the Display Brightness117
Setting the Type of Batteries Used118
Setting the Time until the Power Turns off Automatically120
Using the Guide Sound Accessibility Feature122
Setting the Guide Sound (Accessibility)122
Setting the Guide Sound Volume124
Checking Guide Sound Information125
Installing Guide Sounds126
Restoring the Factory Default State127
Managing the Firmware128
Checking the Firmware Versions128
Updating the Firmware129
Operating the H4Essential from a Smartphone/Tablet130
Disconnecting from Smartphones and Tablets132
Checking the Latest Information for the H4Essential133
Appendix134
Troubleshooting134
H4Essential Metadata List136
Specifications140

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