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Zoom Q8
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User Guide
Safety and Operation
Precautions must be read
before using this unit.
© 2015 ZOOM CORPORATION
Copying or reproduction of this User Guide in
part or in whole without permission is prohibited.
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Zoom Q8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sensor typeCMOS
Total megapixels3 MP
Optical sensor size1/3 \
Optical zoom- x
Image stabilizerNo
Interchangeable lens-
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)35 mm
Memory slots1
Camcorder media typeMemory card
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXC
Maximum memory card size128 GB
Internal storage capacity- GB
Built-in displayYes
Display diagonal2.7 \
Camcorder typeHandheld camcorder
Product colorBlack
Video resolutions848 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Maximum frame rate60 fps
Supported video modes720p, 1080p
Video formats supportedAVC, H.264, MOV, MPEG4
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL
Maximum image resolution- pixels
Audio formats supportedAAC, WAV
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 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.
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out0
Battery voltage4.2 V
Battery capacity1700 mAh
Battery life (max)- h
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth158 mm
Width48 mm
Height69 mm
Weight260 g

Summary

Parts and Their Functions

Left Side

Details the controls and ports located on the left side of the unit.

Top

Details the controls and features located on the top of the unit.

Parts and Their Functions (Continued)

Front

Describes the front view, lens, and LCD screen operation.

Back

Details rear components, jacks, and ports.

Parts and Their Functions (Continued)

Right Side

Describes the right side view and battery cover.

Mic Overview

Raising the Mic

Step-by-step instructions for raising the microphone capsule.

Lowering the Mic

Step-by-step instructions for lowering the microphone capsule.

Mic Overview (Continued)

Attaching the Mic

Procedure for attaching the microphone capsule to the unit.

Disconnecting the Mic

Procedure for detaching the microphone capsule from the unit.

Connecting Mics to Inputs 1 and 2

Connection Examples

Illustrates scenarios for connecting external microphones and mixers.

Display Overview

Main Screen

Explains the elements and indicators on the main display screen.

Display Overview (Continued)

Playback Screen

Details the interface elements visible during video playback.

Display Overview (Continued)

Mixer Screen

Overview of the audio mixer interface for adjusting levels and settings.

Charging the Battery

Turning the Power ON and OFF

Turning the Power ON

Steps required to power on the recording device.

Turning the Power OFF

Steps required to power off the recording device.

Setting the Date and Time

Formatting SD Cards

Recording Mode Overview

MOV Mode

Explanation of the MOV recording mode, saving video and mixed audio.

Recording Mode Overview (Continued)

MOV+WAV Mode

Explanation of MOV+WAV mode, saving video and separate WAV audio files.

Recording Mode Overview (Continued)

STEREO AUDIO Mode

Explanation of STEREO AUDIO mode, saving only mixed stereo audio.

Recording Mode Overview (Continued)

MULTI AUDIO Mode

Explanation of MULTI AUDIO mode, saving separate WAV audio files.

Selecting Tracks to Record

Adjusting Recording Levels

Recording

Audio Monitoring Settings

Recording Mode Settings

Camera Settings

Playing Recordings

Other Operations

Describes additional playback controls like jump and pause.

Playing Recordings (Continued)

Changing the Playback Position

How to seek to a specific point within a video.

Selecting the Audio Played

How to choose audio tracks during playback.

Playing Recordings (Continued)

Playing Files from the List

How to navigate and play files from the file list screen.

Deleting Recordings

Mixer Screen Settings

Using the Mixer Screen

Introduction to the audio mixer interface and its basic functions.

Mixer Screen Settings (Continued)

Changing Values

Instructions for adjusting levels and panning using sliders.

Mixer Screen Settings (Continued)

Making Settings for Different Mic Types

Specific settings for various microphone capsules.

Mixer Screen Settings (Continued)

Stereo Link Setting

How to enable stereo linking for inputs 1 and 2.

Mixer Screen Settings (Continued)

Phantom Power

How to enable and set phantom power for microphones.

PAD (Reduce Input Signal Levels)

How to use the PAD function to reduce input signal levels.

Mixer Screen Settings (Continued)

PLUGIN POWER

Enabling plug-in power for compatible microphones.

DYNAMICS

Using dynamics processing effects like Limiter and Compressor.

Mixer Screen Settings (Continued)

LO CUT (Low-Frequency Cut)

How to use the low-cut filter to reduce noise.

Headphones;Line and HDMI Output

Headphones;Line Output

Connecting headphones or external audio amplifiers.

HDMI Output

Connecting the device to an HDMI TV for high-definition output.

USB Connections

Using as a Card Reader or USB Mic

Connecting to a computer or iPad as storage or microphone.

USB Connections (Continued)

Using as a Web Camera (Computer)

Connecting to a computer to use the device as a webcam.

LCD Rotation and FILE List

LCD Rotation

How to lock or unlock the LCD screen orientation.

FILE List

How to view, play, and manage recorded video files.

System Settings

Updating the Firmware

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Safety Precautions

Warnings and Requests Regarding Safe Battery Use

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