Zoom H5 User Manual

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Contents
Contents
Safety and usage precautions ...................................02
Introduction ................................................................03
Contents ......................................................................04
Names of parts ...........................................................05
Mic overview ..............................................................07
XY mic ......................................................................07
Connecting mics .....................................................07
Disconnecting mics .................................................07
Connecting mics/other devices to Inputs 1/2 ...........08
Connecting mics .....................................................08
Connecting instruments and other devices ..........08
Connection examples .............................................09
Display overview ........................................................10
Home/Recording Screen .........................................10
Playback Screen ...................................................... 11
Preparations
......................................................... 12
Supplying power ........................................................12
Using batteries ........................................................12
Using an AC adapter ...............................................12
Loading an SD card ....................................................13
Turning the power on and off ...................................14
Turning the power on .............................................14
Turning the power off .............................................14
Using the hold function ..........................................15
Setting the date and time ..........................................16
Setting the type of battery used ................................17
Recording
.............................................................. 18
Recording process .....................................................18
Recording mode overview ........................................19
MULTI FILE mode ....................................................19
STEREO FILE mode .................................................19
Selecting the recording mode ...................................20
Folder and file structure on the H5 ............................21
Selecting inputs and adjusting levels .......................22
Recording ....................................................................24
Setting where projects/files are saved .....................26
Recording automatically ............................................27
Pre-recording ..............................................................29
Counting in before recording ....................................30
Adjusting the side mic level .....................................31
Backup recording .......................................................32
Overdubbing ...............................................................33
Playback
................................................................ 38
Basic playback ............................................................38
Selecting playback project/files from lists ................40
Changing the playback mode ....................................41
Changing the playback pitch (key) ............................42
Changing the playback speed ...................................44
Repeat playback of a set interval (AB repeat) ..........46
Mixing projects ...........................................................48
Checking/editing projects/files
.......................... 50
Checking project/file information ..............................50
Checking track marks .................................................51
Changing project/file names .....................................52
Mixing down a project ...............................................54
Converting WAV files to MP3 files ............................56
Normalizing ................................................................58
Dividing projects/files ................................................60
Trimming project beginnings and ends ...................62
Deleting multiple files ...............................................64
Deleting multiple projects .........................................66
Rebuilding a project ...................................................67
Adding voice memos .................................................68
USB functions
...................................................... 70
Data exchange with computers (card reader)..........70
Using as an audio interface .......................................72
Audio interface settings .............................................74
Making direct monitoring settings ........................74
Monitor signal mixing (MULTI TRACK only) .........75
Using Loop Back (STEREO only) ............................77
Tools
...................................................................... 78
Using the tuner ...........................................................78
Using the metronome ................................................80
Adjusting the input signal monitoring mix ..............82
Lowering the line output level ..................................84
Monitoring MS-RAW signals .....................................85
Converting input MS signals to stereo .....................86
Mixing input signals to mono ...................................88
Setting the recording format .....................................89
Changing automatic recording settings ...................90
Setting the automatic recording start level...........90
Setting automatic stopping ....................................91
Setting how projects/files are named .......................92
Other settings
...................................................... 93
Reducing noise (low cut filter) ..................................93
Adjusting the input level (compressor/limiter) ........94
Changing the phantom power setting......................96
Using plug-in power ..................................................97
Reducing the input signal level .................................98
Setting the counter .....................................................99
Set how time is shown during recording ..............99
Set how time is shown during playback .............100
Changing the display backlight setting .................. 101
Adjusting the display contrast ................................102
Checking the firmware versions .............................103
Restoring the default settings .................................104
Checking SD card open space .................................105
Formatting SD cards ................................................106
Testing SD card performance ..................................107
Conducting a quick test ........................................107
Conducting a full test ............................................108
Other functions
...................................................110
Updating the firmware ............................................ 110
Using SD cards from older H series recorders .......111
Using a remote control ............................................ 11 2
Appendices
..........................................................11 3
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 113
Specifications ........................................................... 11 4

Zoom H5 Specifications

General

G-shock sensor	No
Number of cameras	1
Sample rate	96 kHz
Audio quality	24 bit
Audio recording	Yes
Microphone sensitivity	45 dB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC
Power source type	Battery
Product color	Black
Microphone maximum input	140 dB SPL
Microphone input impedance	2000 Ω
Interface	1/8\
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	135.2 mm
Width	66.8 mm
Height	42.1 mm
Weight	176 g