FCC regulation warning (for the U.S.A.
)
Part names and functions
• Parts of the unit
• Parts of the unit
1 Line/headphones output jack
9 2 Volume adjustment buttons
3 microSD card slot
4 LO CUT switch
5 AUTO LEVEL switch
4 6 REC FORMAT switch
10 14
1 7 Tripod mount
5 11 15 8 Battery compartment cover
2
16
9 Stereo microphone
6 • Quick Start Guide (this manual)
17
10 Recording/peak indicator
11 Liquid crystal display (LCD)
7 18
12
12 Record button
19
3 example.
20 13 Built-in speaker (mono)
8 output jack.
21 14 Mic/line input jack
13
15 Input level buttons
16 Fast forward button
17 Play button
• Screen indications • Inserting the battery 18 Fast reverse button
19 Delete button
20 Power button
2
21 USB jack
3 Do not disassemble or modify this device. Doing so could cause injury or
• Screen indications
1 1 Level meters
4 2 File/format information
Open the case
while pressing
here and then in- 3 Battery level indicator
5 sert the battery.
4 Time display
Note: Use alkaline or NiMH batteries.
5 Status indicators
7 8
Outputs sound to headphones or external equipment.
Use to adjust the output level.
Insert a microSD or microSDHC card here for use with the unit.
Use to turn the low cut filter (noise reduction) ON or OFF.
Use to turn automatic recording level adjustment ON or OFF.
Use to select the recording format.
Attach a tripod here to use the unit in a fixed position.
Install one AA battery under here.
Record sound in stereo in a 90º field in front of the unit.
This lights during recording and blinks rapidly if the input signal
is too loud (peak detection).
This shows various information.
Use to start and stop recording, and to confirm file deletion, for
Use to listen to recordings when not using the line/headphones
Connect and record another device or microphone here. Mics
that require plug-in power can be used with this jack.
Use to adjust the recording level manually.
During playback, use to select files and to fast forward. On the
home screen, use to set the recording format.
Use to start and stop file playback. On the home screen, use to
add track marks.
During playback, use to select files and fast reverse. On the
home screen, use to set the recording format.
Use to erase files that are not needed.
Turn the power ON/OFF. Set to HOLD to disable other keys.
Connect to a computer to power the unit by USB or to trans-
fer files between the computer and the card in the unit.
These show input and output levels.
This area shows the recording format and the recording date
and file number of the playing file.
This shows the remaining battery charge. It does not appear
when power is being supplied by USB.
This shows the remaining recordable time of the inserted
microSD card, the playback time or the name of a file that is
about to be erased, for example.
These show the current operating state.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
Items included with this product Safety and Operation Precautions
Upgrading the firmware
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
• H1 unit
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
This indicates that if a user ignores this warning and handles
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
• One AA battery (to test the unit) the device incorrectly, serious injury or death could result.
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try Upgrade the firmware version when necessary. Warning
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
MEMO This indicates that if a user ignores this caution and handles
•• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected. Note: Use alkaline or NiMH batteries. the device incorrectly, bodily injury or damage to equipment
•• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Check the firmware version when the could occur.
Caution
unit is starting up. Version 1.00 is shown
as “1/00,” for example.
Observe the following precautions to use this unit safely.
For EU Countries • Power and batteries Handy
Recorder
Declaration of Conformity:
•• Use only the ZOOM AD-17 (DC5V 1A) USB-connection type AC
This product complies with the requirements of
adapter (sold separately).
• microSD card (2 GB)
H1
EMC Directive 2004/108/EG and
•• Unplug the AC adapter when the unit will not be used for a long time.
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
1. Copy the firmware upgrade file to the microSD card. Warning •• This unit cannot recharge batteries.
•• Carefully read the precautions of batteries before using them.
•• When using a battery, insert one commercially-available alkaline or
• The latest version of the firmware can be downloaded NiMH AA battery with the correct orientation.
•• Remove the battery from the unit if it will not be used for a long time.
from our web site (www.zoom.co.jp).
Quick Start Guide
Connect Connecting with a computer • Operation environment
2. While pressing
H1
, slide the power switch to start the Avoid using the unit in the following types of places, because doing so
unit in version upgrade mode. could cause malfunction. Safety and Operation
With this unit’s power off, connect it to a computer running •• Places that become extremely hot or cold
The version currently used by Caution
•• Near heating devices or other sources of heat Precautions must be read
Windows or Macintosh OS using a USB cable. This allows the •• Places that are extremely humid or where the unit could become wet
the unit and the upgrade ver- unit to be used as a microSD card reader. •• Sandy or dusty places before using the unit.
sion are shown on the screen •• Places with frequent vibrations
alternately. Files recorded to the microSD card are saved in the
“FOLDER01” subfolder inside the “STEREO” folder on the card.
• Handling
If a file has been recorded to the unit’s built-in memory when a malfunction. ZOOM Corporation will not take responsibility for malfunctions
microSD card was not in the unit, that file will be saved in the resulting from disassembly or modification.
3. If the version upgrade shown is the one desired, press the Warning
“BLT-IN” subfolder inside the Do not apply excessive force to switches and other controls.
button to open a confirmation screen. Press again Use of excessive force, dropping, bumping and other shocks could break
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation (USA). Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trade- “STEREO” folder.
marks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the USA and other countries. The microSD and microSDHC logos to start the upgrade. Caution
the unit.
are trademarks. Other product names, registered trademarks and company names in this document are
the properties of their respective companies.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology has been licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Sisvel S.p.A.
• Recording concerts, lectures and other events without the permission of the rights-holders is illegal.
You might need this Quick Start Guide in the future.
The contents of this document and the specifications of the product could be changed without warning.
Always keep it in a place where you can access it easily.
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 Operate
Prepare

Prepare
Prepare Turning the power on/off Prepare Setting the date and time Prepare Adjusting the input level Prepare Setting the recording format Operate Play Prepare Adding track marks

Power / Disabling buttons / Setting the date and time / Reducing noise

Adjusting input and output levels / Setting recording format

Playback / File deletion

Adjust the level of the input signal. The unit can also be set to
Turning the unit ON and OFF is easy. Set the date and time on the unit. Set the recording format and bit rate. Play back recorded audio. You can add track marks to a recording.
automatic adjustment.
1. While pressing , turn the
1. To turn the unit ON, slide the power power on. • Use the +/– INPUT LEVEL buttons 1. Select MP3 or WAV format. • Press to play the last • During recording, press
switch down for about 1 second. to adjust the level. For automatic recorded file. to add a mark at that
2. Use and to set the 2. Use and to select the bit rate and
value, and press to move adjustment, set the AUTO level • The remaining playback time time.
appears on the screen.
switch to ON. press .
2. To turn the unit OFF, slide the to the next item.
• During adjustment, the
• Main button functions during playback • If a file has marks, you can press and during
power switch down for about 1 • The screen shows the remaining recording
• Press to return to the value is shown on the 1 time for the current bit rate. / ������ Press during playback to select files playback to jump to mark positions.
second again.
2 previous item. screen.
2 Back ������������ Press to pause/resume • Marks can only be added when the recording format is set
2,3 3. After setting the last item to WAV.

Prepare
MEMO MEMO �������������� Press to return to the home screen
2 (seconds), press to finish. When the AUTO level switch is ON, the input
2
Since the MP3 format uses data compres-
1,2 MEMO level adjustment buttons have no effect. sion, its sound quality is not as good as WAV MEMO MEMO
If the PEAK/REC LED blinks rapidly, the
↓ ↓1 If the date/time setting is initialized, sound might be distorted. In this case, lower
format, but it uses less microSD card capac-
Playback automatically stops after all files have One file can have a maximum of 99 marks.
2 ity. For both formats, higher rates provide

Adding track marks / Formatting microSD cards

this screen opens automatically. the input level. higher quality. been played.
Front

Prepare Disabling the buttons Prepare Reducing noise Prepare Adjusting the output level Operate Recording Operate Delete Prepare Formatting microSD cards
The buttons can be disabled to prevent recording from The lo cut filter can be turned ON or OFF. When ON, the Adjust the output level (volume) from the line/headphones After turning on the unit, you can start recording from the home If a microSD card that is not properly formatted is inserted into this
You can delete recorded audio files.
being stopped accidentally, for example. sound of wind and other noise can be reduced. output jack and built-in speaker. screen with the press of one button. unit, the format confirmation screen opens.

1. To disable the buttons, slide the • Slide the LO CUT switch to • Use the +/– VOLUME 1. Press to start 1. Press during play- 1. Press to format the
power switch upward to HOLD. ON. The LO CUT icon appears buttons to adjust the recording. back of the file that card.
on the level. you want to delete. Press , , or
• The recording time appears

Operate
2. To enable use of the buttons again, screen. • Press and hold the + or – on the screen. to cancel.
button to change the value
slide the power switch back to the rapidly. 2. Press to confirm. 2. After formatting completes or is
middle position. 2. Press again to stop recording and Press , , or to cancel cancelled, the home screen reappears.
return to the home screen. deletion.

Recording
2
MEMO
If no microSD card is in the unit, you can still
record one file of up to 35 seconds using the 1,2 2
MEMO
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↑ unit's built-in memory. Be aware that record-
ing again without a card will overwrite the You can also open this screen by pressing ZOOM CORPORATION
recording already in the built-in memory. while turning the power ON. 4-4-3 Surugadai, Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
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