Operation Manual

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Contents

Notes about this Operation Manual........................................................................................................................ 2

Functions of parts....................................................................................................................................................... 6

Back (display closed)................................................................................................................................................... 6

Back (display open)..................................................................................................................................................... 7

Left side.........................................................................................................................................................................8

Right side.......................................................................................................................................................................9

Front.............................................................................................................................................................................10

Top............................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Bottom.........................................................................................................................................................................12

Preparations...............................................................................................................................................................13

Installing the battery.................................................................................................................................................13

Recharging the battery............................................................................................................................................. 14

About the mic arm....................................................................................................................................................15

Inserting microSD cards........................................................................................................................................... 16

Turning the power on/oﬀ........................................................................................................................................ 17

Setting up when ﬁrst turned on (language setting / date and time setting)....................................................18

Connecting..................................................................................................................................................................20

Connecting / disconnecting mic capsules..............................................................................................................20

Connecting mics / instruments / mixers................................................................................................................21

Adjusting audio (setting input/output).................................................................................................................. 23

Enabling channels to record....................................................................................................................................23

Using phantom power..............................................................................................................................................23

Setting phantom power voltage............................................................................................................................. 24

Adjusting recording (input) levels........................................................................................................................... 25

Using the PAD function............................................................................................................................................ 26

Mixer Screen...............................................................................................................................................................27

Reducing noise (low frequency cut)....................................................................................................................... 28

Setting eﬀects (Comp/Limiter/Gate).......................................................................................................................29

Recording.................................................................................................................................................................... 31

Recording Screen.......................................................................................................................................................31

Selecting a recording mode.....................................................................................................................................33

Setting the video recording format........................................................................................................................34

Setting the audio recording format....................................................................................................................... 36

Adjusting the video quality...................................................................................................................................... 37

Starting recording......................................................................................................................................................40

Playing recordings..................................................................................................................................................... 43

Starting playback....................................................................................................................................................... 43

Playback Screen......................................................................................................................................................... 44

Playback operations.................................................................................................................................................. 45

Enabling continuous playback.................................................................................................................................46

Changing the audio channel for playback............................................................................................................ 47

Managing ﬁles............................................................................................................................................................48

Displaying ﬁle information.......................................................................................................................................48

Deleting ﬁles...............................................................................................................................................................49

Using USB functions................................................................................................................................................. 50

Connecting to a computer or iOS/iPadOS device................................................................................................ 50

Turning the power on when connected to a computer..................................................................................... 53

Using as a web camera............................................................................................................................................54

Using as a USB mic...................................................................................................................................................56

Managing ﬁles recorded on the SD card.............................................................................................................. 57

Managing SD cards................................................................................................................................................... 59

Checking SD card information................................................................................................................................ 59

Formatting SD cards................................................................................................................................................. 61

Operating from an iOS/iPadOS/Android device................................................................................................... 63

Connecting an iOS/iPadOS/Android device...........................................................................................................63

Disconnecting from the iOS/iPadOS/Android device...........................................................................................65

Using connected to a TV / monitor by HDMI........................................................................................................66

Checking the Recording Screen on an HDMI-compatible TV / monitor............................................................66

Playback on an HDMI-compatible TV / monitor...................................................................................................67

Setting the unit..........................................................................................................................................................69

Setting the volume of the operation sound (Beep).............................................................................................72

Enabling Power Saving............................................................................................................................................. 73

Setting the date and time........................................................................................................................................77

Setting the language shown.................................................................................................................................... 79

Restoring default settings........................................................................................................................................ 81

Managing the ﬁrmware............................................................................................................................................83

Checking the ﬁrmware versions............................................................................................................................. 83

Updating the ﬁrmware............................................................................................................................................. 84

Mic capsule information.......................................................................................................................................... 85

Checking mic capsule information......................................................................................................................... 85

Using optional mic capsules....................................................................................................................................87

Using the XAH-8.........................................................................................................................................................88

Using the VRH-8.........................................................................................................................................................89

Using the XYH-6......................................................................................................................................................... 92

Using the XYH-5......................................................................................................................................................... 93

Using the MSH-6........................................................................................................................................................95

Using the SSH-6......................................................................................................................................................... 96

Using the SGH-6........................................................................................................................................................ 97

Using the EXH-6......................................................................................................................................................... 98

Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................................................100

There is no sound or output is very quiet..........................................................................................................100

Recorded sound cannot be heard or is very quiet........................................................................................... 100

Recording audio/video is not possible................................................................................................................ 100

The recorder becomes warm................................................................................................................................100

A “Low Speed Card!” warning appears frequently / Stopping recording takes a very long time.................101

Charging is slow or not possible.......................................................................................................................... 101

Computer does not recognize it even though it is connected to a USB port................................................ 101

A channel keeps blinking on the Recording Screen.......................................................................................... 101

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

Functions of parts

Back (display closed)

❶

❷

❸ ❹ ❺

❶

Display (LCD)

This shows the video and various types of information.

❷

Function buttons

Use these to operate the functions shown on the display.

❸

DISP/Check button

Change what is shown on the Recording Screen and Playback Screen. Use this to conﬁrm operations on

conﬁrmation screens.

❹

Play button

Use this to play ﬁles recorded by the Q8n-4K.

❺

Settings/Exit button

Use this to open and close the SETTINGS Screen, for example. Use this to cancel on setting and

conﬁrmation screens.

Back (display open)

❶

Power button

This turns the power on/oﬀ.

❷

PAD switch

This attenuates the input signals of equipment connected to Inputs 1/2 by 20 dB.

❸

PHANTOM switch

This turns Input 1/2 phantom power ON/OFF.

The phantom power voltage can be set to +12 V / +24 V / +48 V.

（→

Using phantom power

）

❹

Channel buttons

These turn each channel on/oﬀ.

❺

microSD card slot

Insert a microSD card here.

Left side

❶

Mic capsule

Other mic capsules can be swapped for diﬀerent applications.

❷

UNLOCK button

Press in to enable moving the mic arm.

❸

Battery cover

Remove this when installing or removing a battery.

Right side

❶

Inputs 1/2

Connect mics and instruments to these. These can be used with XLR plugs.

❷

Input volume 1/2

These adjust input volumes.

❸

Output volume

This adjusts output volume.

❹

Strap holes

Use these to attach a strap.

❺

Headphone output jack

This can output sound to headphones.

❻

Micro HDMI port

This can output video and audio to an HDMI-compatible TV or other device.

❼

USB (Type-C) port

Connect this to a computer or iOS/iPadOS device to use the Q8n-4K as a web camera, card reader or

USB mic.

A dedicated AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17) can also be connected here to use AC power. Connecting this

when the power is oﬀ will charge the battery.

Front

❶

Lens

This lens has F2.8 brightness and a 150º wide angle.

❷

REMOTE connector

Connect a BTA-1 or other dedicated wireless adapter here. This enables operation of the Q8n-4K from

an iOS/iPadOS/Android device using a dedicated controller app.

Top

❸

❶

❷

❶

Mic input volume

This adjusts the mic input volume.

❷

Speaker

This outputs the sound of ﬁles and the beep.

❸

Record button

This starts and ends recording video/audio.

Bottom

❶

Tripod mounting threads

Use these screw threads to attach a tripod (not included).

Preparations

Installing the battery

1. Turn the power oﬀ, and open the battery cover while pressing the latch.

2. Install the rechargeable battery.

3. Close the battery cover.

Recharging the battery

1. Turn the Q8n-4K oﬀ.

2. Connect a USB power supply (running computer or ZOOM AD-17 AC adapter).

While the battery is charging, the charging LED will stay lit.

3. When charging is complete, disconnect the cable from the USB power supply.

After charging has completed, the charging LED will become unlit.

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NOTE:

• The battery will not charge when the power is on.

• The ambient temperature should be between 5°C and 35°C when charging. Charging at other

temperatures can cause the battery to overheat, break or deteriorate.

• Do not leave the cable connected for a long time after charging is complete.

• In addition, regarding battery use, follow the instructions in Precautions for Li-ion battery.

About the mic arm

Raising the mic arm

While pressing , raise the mic arm until it reaches the ﬁxed position.

Lowering the mic arm

While pressing , lower the mic arm.

Inserting microSD cards

1. Turn the power oﬀ and open the microSD card slot cover.

2. Insert a microSD card into the card slot.

To remove a microSD card, push it further into the slot and then pull it out.

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NOTE:

• Supported recording media

microSDHC: 4 GB – 32 GB

microSDXC: 64 GB – 512 GB

• Use a microSD card that is Class 10 or higher.

When recording at 4K resolution, use a microSD card that is UHS Speed Class 3 or higher.

• When recording for long periods of time with a microSDHC card, recording ﬁles will be split every 4 GB.

When using a microSDXC card, recording to a single ﬁle is possible even if the ﬁle size exceeds 4 GB.

Turning the power on/oﬀ

Turning the power on

1. Open the display (LCD).

2. Press .

Turning the power oﬀ

1. Press and hold .

After "Goodbye See You !" is displayed, the power turns oﬀ.

NOTE:

When Auto Power Oﬀ is set to on, the power will be turned oﬀ automatically after a certain period of time.

Setting up when ﬁrst turned on

(language setting / date and time setting)

Language setting / date and time setting screens automatically appear when ﬁrst turned on or when ﬁrst

turned on after being reset.

1. Turn the power on.

The Language Screen opens.

2. Use and to select the language.

3. Press .

The language is set and the SET DATE Screen opens.

4. Press the corresponding to change the date and time.

5. Press .

The date and time are set and the Recording Screen opens.

NOTE:

If four minutes or more have passed with the battery removed while the power is oﬀ, the date and time

setting could be reset.

Connecting

Connecting / disconnecting mic capsules

Connecting mic capsules

Push a mic capsule into place until it locks.

Disconnecting mic capsules

While pressing the buttons on the left and right sides of the mic, pull it out of the unit.

NOTE:

• Do not use too much force when disconnecting. Doing so could damage the mic capsule and the unit.

• Recording will stop if a mic capsule is removed during recording.

Connecting mics / instruments / mixers

You can connect mics, mixers, and other instruments to Inputs 1 and 2 of the Q8n-4K. The L/R input from

the mic capsule and Inputs 1/2 can be used together to record up to 4 channels at the same.

Concert video recording

❶

❷

❸

❶

L/R input

This records the sound of the entire concert hall.

❷

Inputs 1/2

Connect to the line outputs from the PA mixer to record the clear sound of instruments and vocals.

❸

PA mixer

Guitar performance video recording

❶

L/R input

This records the sound of the room where vocals and guitar are combined.

❷

Input 1

Connect to a vocal mic to record a clear singing voice.

❸

Input 2

Connect to a guitar mic to record clear sound.

❹

Guitar mic

❺

Vocal mic

HINT:

Phantom power (+12 V / +24 V / +48 V) can be supplied to condenser mics.

Adjusting audio (setting input/output)

Enabling channels to record

1. Press the channel buttons of the channels that you want to record.

The button indicators for the selected channel buttons light red and you will be able to monitor the

signals input on these channels through the Headphone output.

2. To record Inputs 1/2 as a stereo ﬁle (stereo link), press and at the same time.

To end the stereo link, press and at the same time again.

Using phantom power

Inputs 1/2 support phantom power. They can supply power at +12 V / +24 V / +48 V.

To turn phantom power on, slide to the ON side.

Setting phantom power voltage

1. Press on the Recording Screen.

The SETTINGS Screen opens.

2. Press on the SETTINGS Screen.

The SYSTEM Screen opens.

3. Press "PhantomVoltage".

Adjusting recording (input) levels

When using a mic capsule

Turn .

When using Inputs 1/2

Turn on the right side of the unit.

HINT:

If an input clips, the button indicator for the channel button will blink. Adjust the level so that the indicator

does not blink even when loud sounds are input.

Using the PAD function

Turn the PAD function on by sliding to the −20dB side to allow connection of mixers and other devices

with a rated output level of +4 dB.

Mixer Screen

1. Press on the Recording/Recording Standby Screen, Webcam Screen, or USB Mic Screen.

The Mixer Screen opens.

2. Press to set.

On the Mixer Screen, you can set PAN / LEVEL / FX / LOCUT for each channel.

Button Explanation

Pan the sound to the left.

Pan the sound to the right.

Lower the volume.

Raise the volume.

Set eﬀects.

Reduce noise.

Change the selected channel.

Exit the Mixer Screen.

NOTE:

The Mixer Screen cannot be displayed during recording / web camera use.

Reducing noise (low frequency cut)

You can reduce the sound of wind, vocal pops and other noise.

1. Press on the Mixer Screen to select a channel.

2. Press to select a setting.

Setting Explanation

OFF Low-frequency noise reduction is disabled.

80Hz Cut audio below 80 Hz.

120Hz Cut audio below 120 Hz.

160Hz Cut audio below 160 Hz.

200Hz Cut audio below 200 Hz.

240Hz Cut audio below 240 Hz.

Setting eﬀects (Comp/Limiter/Gate)

You can record clearer sound by adjusting the volume according to the input signal level.

1. Press on the Mixer Screen to select a channel.

2. Press to select a setting.

Setting Explanation

OFF Eﬀects are disabled.

Compressor (Comp)

This raises low-level sounds and compresses high-level sound.

When recording bands, for example, this can increase the sound

pressure, which increases the impact of the audio.

Limiter

This keeps the volume below a certain level to prevent the

sound from being distorted.

Leveler

This automatically adjusts the recording volume to keep it at a

certain level when input sound level is low.

This is eﬀective when the volume diﬀerences are great, such as

when an MC speaks between concert performances.

De-esser (DeEss)

This makes voices sound better by suppressing sibilants such as

"s" sounds in conversations.

Setting Explanation

Noise Gate (Gate)

When the input is below a certain level, this suppresses

background noise.

Recording

Recording Screen

❶

Available recording time

This shows the available recording time.

❷

Remaining battery level

This shows the remaining battery level. When the remaining battery level is low, charge the battery or

connect the AC adapter.

❸

Recording mode

This shows the current recording mode.

❹

Resolution

This shows the current resolution.

❺

Frame rate

This shows the current frame rate.

❻

Recording format

This shows the current recording format.

❼

Field of view

This shows the current ﬁeld of view.

❽

Scene setting

This shows the current scene setting.

❾

Brightness

This shows the current brightness.

❿

Clip indicators

If a clip indicator lights, adjust the input level or Mixer level, or set the Limiter.

⓫

Channels

These show the ON/OFF status of each channel. If a channel blinks, adjust the input level.

⓬

Level meters

These show the level (post fader) of each channel.

Selecting a recording mode

You can change the recording mode on the Recording Screen.

1. Press on the Recording Screen.

Setting Explanation

MOV Record as MOV ﬁles containing both video and stereo audio.

MOV+WAV WAV ﬁles are saved separately for each channel in addition to MOV ﬁles.

WAV(STEREO) Stereo audio is saved as WAV ﬁles.

WAV(MULTI)

Stereo audio and audio for each channel are separately saved as WAV

ﬁles.

Recording mode

File name Explanation

MOV

+WAV

WAV

(STEREO)

WAV

(MULTI)

ZOOMXXXX.MOV

A MOV ﬁle with recorded video

and stereo audio

✓ ✓

ZOOMXXXX.WAV

A stereo WAV ﬁle with recorded

audio

✓ ✓

ZOOMXXXX_MIC.WAV

A stereo WAV ﬁle with recorded

audio from the mic capsule

✓ ✓

ZOOMXXXX_INPUT1.WAV

A mono WAV ﬁle with recorded

audio from Input 1

✓ ✓

ZOOMXXXX_INPUT2.WAV

A mono WAV ﬁle with recorded

audio from Input 2

✓ ✓

ZOOMXXXX_INPUT12.WAV

A stereo WAV ﬁle with recorded

audio from stereo-linked Inputs

1/2

✓ ✓

NOTE:

The WAV ﬁle for each channel is a recording of audio that is not aﬀected by the Mixer PAN / LEVEL / FX /

LOCUT settings.

Setting the video recording format

Setting the resolution

1. Press to change the resolution.

Setting Resolution Explanation File size

4K 3840 x 2160

Use when video quality is the top recording

priority.

1080 1920 x 1080 This is suitable for all kinds of video recording.

720 1280 x 720 This is suitable for long-time recording.

Large

↕

Small

NOTE:

4K and 60 fps / 50 fps cannot be selected at the same time. Select 4K and 30 fps when giving priority to video

quality or select 1080 and 60 fps when giving priority to frame rate.

Setting the frame rate

1. Press to change the frame rate.

Setting Frame rate Explanation

60 60 fps

50 50 fps

This is suitable for recording a fast-moving subject or

recording smooth-moving video.

30 30 fps

25 25 fps

This is the standard frame rate.

24 24 fps This is suitable for recording movies and music videos.

Setting the audio recording format

You can change the audio recording format on the Recording Screen.

1. Press on the Recording Screen.

Setting Explanation

96kHz/24-bit

96kHz/16-bit

48kHz/24-bit

48kHz/16-bit

44.1kHz/24-bit

44.1kHz/16-bit

The higher the sampling frequency (kHz) and bit rate are set, the better

the audio quality will be.

NOTE:

When MOV+WAV or WAV (MULTI) is selected for the recording mode, 96 kHz cannot be selected.

Adjusting the video quality

You can adjust the video quality on the Recording Screen.

Adjusting the ﬁeld of view

1. Press on the Recording Screen.

Setting Explanation

WIDE

This widens the ﬁeld of view.

↑

●

Standard

↓

TELE

This narrows the ﬁeld of view.

Selecting a scene

1. Press on the Recording Screen.

Setting Explanation

AUTO Settings change according to the recording conditions.

INDOOR Settings are optimized for indoor recording.

OUTDOOR Settings are optimized for outdoor recording.

CONCERT LIGHT Settings are suitable for concert lighting that is bright and changes drastically.

NIGHT Settings are suitable for night and other dark situations.

Adjusting the brightness

1. Press on the Recording Screen.

Setting Explanation

HIGH Bright

NORMAL Standard

LOW Dark

Starting recording

1. Press on the Recording Screen.

Recording starts.

Press again to stop recording.

NOTE:

During recording, only the Field of view (FOV) and the brightness (BRIGHT) settings can be changed.

To change other settings or open the Mixer Screen, stop recording.

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Using the Self Timer function

You can set the Self Timer on the SYSTEM Screen.

1. Press on the Recording Screen.

The SETTINGS Screen opens.

2. Press on the SETTINGS Screen.

The SYSTEM Screen opens.

3. Press "Self Timer".

Setting Explanation

OFF Start recording right after pressing .

3 sec Start recording 3 seconds after pressing .

5 sec Start recording 5 seconds after pressing .

10 sec Start recording 10 seconds after pressing .

HINT:

By pressing during the countdown, you can start recording immediately.

By pressing during the countdown, you can interrupt it and cancel the self timer.

Playing recordings

Starting playback

1. Press on the Recording Screen.

Playback of the last recorded ﬁle or last played ﬁle will start.

To stop playback and return to the Recording Screen, press .

NOTE:

Only video and audio ﬁles recorded with the Q8n-4K can be played back.

Playback Screen

❸

❹

❺

❼

❻

❽

❾

❺

❼

⓫

❿

❶ ❷

⓬



❶

Playback status

This shows the current playback status.

❷

Remaining battery level

This shows the remaining battery level. When the remaining battery level is low, charge the battery or

connect the AC adapter.

❸

File information

This shows information about the playing ﬁle.

❹

Repeat setting

Change the repeat setting.

❺

File selection

Select a ﬁle to play back.

❻

File number

This shows the ﬁle number being played back / total number of ﬁles.

❼

Playback position search

Search backward and forward for the playback position.

❽

File deletion

Delete a ﬁle being played back.

❾

Audio channel selection

Select the audio channel to play back.

❿

File name

This shows the name of the ﬁle being played back.

⓫

Level meters

These are the level meters for the audio from the selected channels.

⓬

Playback position

This shows the current playback position, elapsed time, and video length.

NOTE:

After a certain period of time from the start of playback, icons will automatically disappear from the previous

screen. If you want to show them again, press .

Playback operations

The following operations are possible during playback.

Button Explanation

Skip 10 seconds forward. Press and hold to search forward.

Skip 10 seconds backward. Press and hold to search backward.

Skip to the next ﬁle.

Skip to the previous ﬁle.

Pause / resume playback.

NOTE:

When the length of the ﬁle to be played back is no more than one minute, pressing / skips one

second forward / back one second.

Enabling continuous playback

Continuous playback can be set on the Playback Screen.

1. Press on the Playback Screen.

Setting Explanation

REPEAT OFF

After one ﬁle completes playing back, it returns to the beginning of the ﬁle

and playback stops.

REPEAT ONE

After one ﬁle completes playing back, it returns to the beginning of the ﬁle

and repeats playback.

REPEAT ALL

After one ﬁle completes playing back, the next ﬁle plays back without

stopping.

The ﬁles are played back in the order of recorded time. After the latest ﬁle

is played back, the ﬁrst ﬁle will be played back continuously.

Changing the audio channel for playback

When playing a ﬁle recorded in MOV+WAV or WAV (MULTI) format, you can change the audio channel for

playback on the Playback Screen.

1. Press on the Playback Screen.

Setting Explanation

MIXED

Plays back the audio recorded with MIC, CH1 and CH2 and adjusted by the

Mixer.

MIC Plays back the audio recorded with the mic capsule.

CH1 Plays back the audio recorded with Input 1.

CH2 Plays back the audio recorded with Input 2.

CH1/CH2 Plays back the audio recorded with stereo-linked Inputs 1/2.

Managing ﬁles

Displaying ﬁle information

File information can be shown on the Playback Screen.

1. Press on the Playback Screen.

Press any button to return to the Playback Screen.

Deleting ﬁles

You can delete ﬁles that are playing back or stopped on the Playback Screen.

1. Press on the Playback Screen.

The Deletion conﬁrmation screen opens

2. Press to delete the ﬁle.

To cancel the deletion, press .

Using USB functions

Connecting to a computer or iOS/iPadOS device

Use a USB cable to connect to a computer or iOS/iPadOS device and use the Q8n-4K as a web camera, card

reader or USB mic.

1. Press on the Recording Screen.

The SETTINGS Screen opens.

2. Press .

The USB Screen opens.

3. Press or to select the function to use.

4. Press .

If you select "Card reader" or "USB MIC", go to step 5.

If you select "Webcam for PC/Mac", go to step 7.

5. Press or to select the device to connect.

6. Press .

If you select "PC/Mac", go to step 7.

If you select "iOS/iPadOS", go to step 9.

7. Press or to select the power supply.

8. Press .

9. Connect a computer or iOS/iPadOS device with a USB cable.

10.To end use, press on the SETTINGS Screen.

Turning the power on when connected to a computer

The USB setting Screen will appear.

You can use a USB function by selecting the corresponding item.

To open the Recording Screen, press or .

Using as a web camera

You can use the Q8n-4K as a web camera to output audio and video signals to a computer.

1. Connect the Q8n-4K to a computer.

NOTE:

Web camera use is not possible with an iOS/iPadOS device.

2. Launch an application that uses a camera on the computer, and select the Q8n-4K.

NOTE:

The Q8n-4K can simultaneously transmit video and audio with resolutions up to 1080 p HD and 48 kHz/16-

bit to a computer

The Q8n-4K cannot output computer playback signals.

3. To end the connection, conduct the necessary disconnection procedures on the computer.

Compensating for lags between video and audio

If a timing diﬀerence occurs between the video and audio when using the recorder as a web camera, you

can set an audio delay time so that it matches the timing of the video.

1. During web camera use, press .

2. Press or to adjust the delay time.

Pressing lengthens the delay time by +10 ms and pressing shortens the delay

time by -10 ms.

Setting Explanation

0 ms

↕

300 ms

The delay time can be set in increments of 10 ms.

The maximum delay time is 300 ms.

Using as a USB mic

The Q8n-4K can be used as a USB mic to input audio to a computer or iOS/iPadOS device.

1. Connect the Q8n-4K to a computer or iOS/iPadOS device with a USB cable (Type-C).

2. Launch an application that uses a mic on the computer or iOS/iPadOS device, and select the Q8n-4K.

3. To end the connection, conduct the necessary disconnection procedures on the computer or iOS/

iPadOS device.

Enabling direct monitoring

The input sound can be monitored directly during web camera use or USB mic use.

1. During web camera use or USB mic use, press .

Direct monitoring is turned ON/OFF.

Managing ﬁles recorded on the SD card.

The Q8n-4K can be used as a card reader to read and write data from computers and iOS/iPadOS devices.

1. Connect the Q8n-4K to a computer or iOS/iPadOS device with a USB cable (Type-C).

2. Open a ﬁle management screen on the computer or iOS/iPadOS device and show the contents of the

microSD card in the Q8n-4K.

3. Work with the ﬁles on the microSD card.

4. To end the connection, conduct the necessary disconnection procedures on the computer or iOS/

iPadOS device.

5. Press .

The SETTINGS Screen opens.

6. Press on the SETTINGS Screen.

Managing SD cards

Checking SD card information

You can check the free space and size of microSD cards.

1. Press on the Recording Screen to open the SETTINGS Screen.

2. Press to open the SD CARD Screen.

3. Press "SD Info".

The SD card information will be shown.

Press any button to turn oﬀ the display.

Formatting SD cards

1. Press on the Recording Screen to open the SETTINGS Screen.

2. Press to open the SD CARD Screen.

3. Press "SD Format" on the SD CARD Screen.

4. Press to start SD card formatting.

To cancel formatting, press .

Operating from an iOS/iPadOS/Android

device

Connecting an iOS/iPadOS/Android device

When a dedicated wireless adapter (e.g. BTA-1) is connected, the Q8n-4K can be operated from an iOS/

iPadOS/Android device using the dedicated Q8n Control app.

NOTE:

The Q8n Control app must be installed on the iOS/iPadOS/Android device in advance. The Q8n Control app

can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play.

For app setting and operation procedures, see the manual for the Q8n Control app.

1. Remove the REMOTE connector cover and connect a BTA-1 or other dedicated wireless adapter.

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2. Press on the Recording Screen.

The SETTINGS Screen opens.

3. Press on the SETTINGS Screen.

4. Press "Connect".

5. Launch the Q8n Control app on the iOS/iPadOS/Android device, and conduct connection procedures.

Disconnecting from the iOS/iPadOS/Android device

1. Press on the Recording Screen.

2. Press on the SETTINGS Screen.

3. Press "Disconnect".

Using connected to a TV / monitor by HDMI

Use an HDMI cable to connect with a TV / monitor to view the Q8n-4K video recordings on it.

You can play / stop the recorded video by using the remote control of the HDMI-CEC-compatible TV.

Checking the Recording Screen on an HDMI-compatible

TV / monitor

You can view Q8n-4K video recordings on a TV / monitor by using an HDMI cable.

If you connect an HDMI cable (commercially-available) to the Micro HDMI port , you can view Q8n-4K video

recordings when the Recording Screen is open.

❸

❶ ❷

❶

Available recording time

This shows the available recording time.

❷

Remaining battery level

This shows the remaining battery level. When the remaining battery level is low, charge the battery or

connect the AC adapter.

❸

Color buttons

Use the TV remote control red button to change the screen display and use the yellow button to play

the video.

Playback on an HDMI-compatible TV / monitor

You can view Q8n-4K video recordings on a TV / monitor by using an HDMI cable.

1. Connect the Q8n-4K to a TV / monitor with an HDMI cable (commercially-available).

2. Press to play back the video and audio.

The recorded ﬁle will be played back on the TV / monitor screen.

During TV / monitor output, the unit can be operated with its own controls or the TV remote control.

❶ ❸

❷

❽

❹

❺

❻

❺

❻

❼

❶

File number

This shows the ﬁle number being played / total number of ﬁles .

❷

File name

This shows the name of the ﬁle being played back.

❸

Remaining battery level

This shows the remaining battery level. When the remaining battery level is low, charge the

battery or connect the AC adapter.

❹

Color buttons

Use the TV remote control blue button to select the sound source, use the red button to change

the screen display, and use the yellow button to open the Recording Screen.

❺

Up and down buttons

Select the ﬁle to be played.

❻

Left and right buttons

Search backward and forward for the playback position.

❼

Enter button

Start / pause playback.

❽

Playback position

The current playback position, elapsed time, and video length are displayed.

NOTE:

• Some TVs / monitors do not support some audio formats, so correct playback might not always be

possible.

• Since there is a risk of feedback when the Recording Screen is open, mute the audio output of the TV /

monitor.

• Only video ﬁles recorded with the Q8n-4K can be played back.

• During HDMI connection, the beep is not output.

Setting the unit

You can make various settings for the Q8n-4K on the SYSTEM Screen.

1. Press on the Recording Screen.

The SETTINGS Screen opens.

2. Press on the SETTINGS Screen.

The SYSTEM Screen opens.

You can make the following settings on the SYSTEM Screen.

Button Explanation

Return to the SETTINGS Screen.

"Beep"

Adjust the volume of the operation sound

(beep).

"PhantomVoltage" Change the phantom power voltage.

"Self Timer" Set the self timer.

"Power Saving" Set the display backlight time.

"AutoPowerOﬀ" Set the automatic power oﬀ function.

Proceed to the next SYSTEM Screen.

Press on the SYSTEM Screen to proceed to the next SYSTEM Screen.

You can make the following settings on the next SYSTEM Screen.

Button Explanation

Return to the SETTINGS Screen.

"Set Date" Change the date and time.

"Setting Reset" Reset the settings.

"Language" Change the language.

Return to the previous SYSTEM Screen.

Setting the volume of the operation sound (Beep)

Set the volume of the Q8n-4K operation sound.

1. Press on the Recording Screen.

The SETTINGS Screen opens.

2. Press on the SETTINGS Screen.

The SYSTEM Screen opens.

3. Press "Beep" to set the volume.

Setting Explanation

No operation sound is output.

A low-volume operation sound is output.

A high-volume operation sound is output.

4. Press twice.

This reopens the Recording Screen.

Enabling Power Saving

Setting the display backlight time

Power can be saved by shortening the amount of time that the backlight stays lit.

1. Press on the Recording Screen.

The SETTINGS Screen opens.

2. Press on the SETTINGS Screen.

The SYSTEM Screen opens.

3. Press "Power Saving", and set the time until the backlight dims.

Setting Explanation

OFF The backlight always stays bright.

1 min The backlight dims if no operation occurs for 1 minute.

3 min The backlight dims if no operation occurs for 3 minutes.

5 min The backlight dims if no operation occurs for 5 minutes.

4. Press twice.

This reopens the Recording Screen.

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Setting the Auto Power Oﬀ function

Set the unit to turn oﬀ automatically if not used at all for a set amount of time when running on battery

power.

NOTE:

This function is disabled during recording and playback as well as when it is powered through its USB port.

1. Press on the Recording Screen

The SETTINGS Screen opens.

2. Press on the SETTINGS Screen.

The SYSTEM Screen opens.

3. Press "AutoPowerOﬀ", and set the time until the power turns oﬀ.

Settings Explanation

OFF The Auto Power Oﬀ function is disabled.

1 min The power will turn oﬀ automatically 1 minute after the last operation.

3 min The power will turn oﬀ automatically 3 minutes after the last operation.

5 min The power will turn oﬀ automatically 5 minutes after the last operation.

4. Press twice.

This reopens the Recording Screen.

Setting the date and time

If the date and time are set, you can add the recording date and time to ﬁles.

1. Press on the Recording Screen.

The SETTINGS Screen opens.

2. Press on the SETTINGS Screen.

The SYSTEM Screen opens.

3. Press .

The next SYSTEM Screen opens.

4. Press "Set Date"

The SET DATE Screen opens.

5. Press the corresponding to change the date and time.

6. Press .

This reopens the SYSTEM Screen.

Setting the language shown

Set the language shown on the display.

1. Press on the Recording Screen.

The SETTINGS Screen opens.

2. Press on the SETTINGS Screen.

The SYSTEM Screen opens.

3. Press .

The next SYSTEM Screen opens.

4. Press "Language", and set the language.

5. Press twice.

This reopens the Recording Screen.

Restoring default settings

You can restore all Q8n-4K settings to their factory defaults.

1. Press on the Recording Screen.

The SETTINGS Screen opens.

2. Press on the SETTINGS Screen.

The SYSTEM Screen opens.

3. Press .

The next SYSTEM Screen opens.

4. Press "Setting Reset".

The reset conﬁrmation screen opens.

5. Press .

This starts resetting the Q8n-4K.

After resetting completes, the power will automatically turn oﬀ.

To cancel resetting, press .

Managing the ﬁrmware

Checking the ﬁrmware versions

The ﬁrmware versions used by the Q8n-4K can be checked.

1. Press on the Recording Screen.

The SETTINGS Screen opens.

2. Press on the SETTINGS Screen.

This shows the Q8n-4K ﬁrmware versions.

3. Press twice

This reopens the Recording Screen.

Updating the ﬁrmware

The Q8n-4K ﬁrmware can be updated to the latest versions.

The latest ﬁrmware update ﬁle can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (zoomcorp.com).

Refer to Q8n-4K Firmware Update Guide on the Q8n-4K download page.

Mic capsule information

Checking mic capsule information

1. Press on the Recording Screen.

The SETTINGS Screen opens.

2. Press on the SETTINGS Screen.

The MIC CAPSULE Screen opens.

3. Press "Information".

Information about the mic capsule is shown.

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Press any button to close the information.

Using optional mic capsules

The Q8n-4K allows mic capsules to be switched for diﬀerent circumstances.

When using optional mic capsules, there is basically no diﬀerence in the display and operation from when

using the included mic capsule. However, you can change settings speciﬁc to each mic capsule.

The table below shows which mic capsules are compatible with the Q8n-4K.

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Mic capsule Description

Compatible

with the Q8n-4K

XAH-8 XY-AB stereo mic ✔

VRH-8 Ambisonic VR mic ✔

EXH-8 4-channel XLR input Not compatible

XYH-6 90/120º angle-switchable XY stereo mic ✔

XYH-5 XY stereo mic with shock mount ✔

MSH-6 Mid-side stereo mic ✔

Mic capsule Description

Compatible

with the Q8n-4K

SSH-6 Mid-side stereo shotgun mic ✔

SGH-6 Shotgun mic ✔

EXH-6 2-channel XLR/TRS input ✔

Using the XAH-8

The XAH-8 is a stereo mic capsule that can use two stereo formats ("XY" and

"AB").

There is basically no diﬀerence in the display and operation from when using

the included mic capsule.

Using the VRH-8

The VRH-8 is an Ambisonic mic capsule that can capture 360º audio recordings

with four mics to produce vertical spread and front-back depth. It supports

three audio recording formats: AmbiX, FuMa and Ambisonics A.

Functions when using a VRH-8 with a Q8n-4K:

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• Available audio recording formats

- 48 kHz/24-bit

- 48 kHz/16-bit

- 44.1 kHz/24-bit

- 44.1 kHz/16-bit

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• Available recording modes

- MOV+WAV

WAV(MULTI）

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• Audio channels that can be played back

- MIXED: audio of stereo mixdown selected during recording

- Ambix/FuMa/Ambisonics A: W channel audio (Omni)

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• The VRH-8's mic position is ﬁxed at upright.

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• INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 jacks are disabled.

Changing audio recording formats

You can set the audio recording format to AmbiX, FuMa or Ambisonics A.

1. Press on the Recording Screen.

The SETTINGS Screen opens.

2. Press on the SETTINGS Screen.

The MIC CAPSULE Screen opens.

3. Press "Format".

The audio recording format changes.

Changing stereo mixdown modes

You can select a mixdown mode for stereo audio ﬁles when using the VRH-8.

Mixdown mode Explanation

360º OMNI This outputs a mono mix of sound from all directions.

90º STEREO This outputs stereo sound from the front 90º.

1. Press on the Recording/Recording Standby Screen, Webcam Screen, or USB Mic Screen.

The Mixer Screen opens.

2. Press or .

Mixdown mode changes.

Using the XYH-6

The XYH-6 is an XY stereo mic capsule that allows you to set the angle between

mics to 90º or 120º. The XYH-6 also has a MIC/LINE IN input jack (that supports

plug-in power) to input sound from external devices.

Using plug-in power

Make the following setting when a mic that supports plug-in power is connected to the MIC/LINE IN input

jack of the mic capsule.

1. Press on the Recording Screen.

The SETTINGS Screen opens.

2. Press on the SETTINGS Screen.

The MIC CAPSULE Screen opens.

3. Press "Plug-in Power".

Plug-in Power is turned on and the mic is supplied with power.

Using the XYH-5

The XYH-5 is an XY stereo mic capsule equipped with a shockmount mechanism.

The XYH-5 also has a MIC/LINE IN input jack (that supports plug-in power) to input

sound from external devices.

Using plug-in power

Make the following setting when a mic that supports plug-in power is connected to the MIC/LINE IN input

jack of the mic capsule.

1. Press on the Recording Screen.

The SETTINGS Screen opens.

2. Press on the SETTINGS Screen.

The MIC CAPSULE Screen opens.

3. Press "Plug-in Power".

Plug-in Power is turned on and the mic is supplied with power.

Using the MSH-6

The MSH-6 is a mid-side stereo mic capsule with a forward-facing,

unidirectional mic (mid) and a side-facing, bi-directional mic (side). You can

change the stereo width freely by adjusting the MS side level.

Adjusting the side level

You can set the side level (stereo width) from 0º (mono) to 150º in 30º increments when using the MSH-6.

1. Press on the Recording Screen.

The SETTINGS Screen opens.

2. Press on the SETTINGS Screen.

The MIC CAPSULE Screen opens.

3. Press "MS Side Level".

The MS side level changes.

Using the SSH-6

The SSH-6 is a mid-side stereo mic capsule that includes a super-directional

shotgun mic (mid) for picking up sound from the center and a bidirectional mic

(side) for picking up sounds from the left and right. You can change the stereo

width freely by adjusting the side level.

Adjusting the side level

You can set the side level (stereo width) from 0º (mono) to 150º in 30º increments when using the SSH-6.

1. Press on the Recording Screen.

The SETTINGS Screen opens.

2. Press on the SETTINGS Screen.

The MIC CAPSULE Screen opens.

3. Press "MS Side Level".

The MS side level changes.

Using the SGH-6

The SGH-6 is a mono shotgun mic capsule with a super-directional mic that

suppress ambient noise and focuses on the desired sound. Mono audio is

input to L/R MIC channels. There is basically no diﬀerence in the display and

operation from when using the included mic capsule.

Using the EXH-6

The EXH-6 is an XLR/TRS combo capsule that provides additional external inputs

for two channels. Signals from dynamic mics, line-level instruments, mixers and

portable music players, for example, can be input through it.

Mixing stereo signals to mono

When using the EXH-6, you can mix the inputs of its two channels to mono.

When Mono Mix is ON, a mono mix of the audio from both EXH-6 external inputs will be sent to both MIC L/

R channels.

1. Press on the Recording Screen.

The SETTINGS Screen opens.

2. Press on the SETTINGS Screen.

The MIC CAPSULE Screen opens.

3. Press "Mono Mix".

Mono Mix turns on.

Troubleshooting

There is no sound or output is very quiet

• Check the connections with connected output devices and their volume settings.

• Conﬁrm that the Q8n-4K volume is not set low.

Recorded sound cannot be heard or is very quiet

• If you are using a mic capsule, conﬁrm that the input level settings are suitable and that it is oriented

correctly. (→ Adjusting audio (setting input/output))

• Check the input level settings. (→ Adjusting audio (setting input/output))

• If another device is connected to an input jack, raise the output level of that device.

• If a condenser mic is connected to an input jack, check the phantom power and phantom power voltage

settings.

（→

Using phantom power

）

• If using an input jack, conﬁrm that PAD is set appropriately. (→ Using the PAD function)

Recording audio/video is not possible

• Conﬁrm that the button indicators for the channels to be recorded are lit red.

• Conﬁrm that the microSD card has open space. (→ Checking SD card information )

• Conﬁrm that a microSD card is loaded properly in the card slot. (→ Inserting microSD cards)

The recorder becomes warm

• The unit and the microSD card might become warm but this is not a malfunction.

• If the internal temperature becomes too high when using the Q8n-4K, a warning will sound and the

power will turn oﬀ automatically. Wait for the temperature to decrease before using it again.

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A “Low Speed Card!” warning appears frequently /

Stopping recording takes a very long time

• microSD cards can become worn out. Speed can decrease after repeated writing and erasing.

• Formatting the card with the Q8n-4K might improve this. (→ Formatting SD cards)

• If formatting a microSD card does not improve this, we recommend replacing the card. Please check the

list of cards that have been conﬁrmed to work on the ZOOM website (zoomcorp.com)

Charging is slow or not possible

• The battery will not charge while the power is on. (→ Recharging the battery)

Computer does not recognize it even though it is

connected to a USB port

• Conﬁrm that the USB cable being used supports data transfer.

A channel keeps blinking on the Recording Screen

• Lower the input volume, set the PAD switch to -20 dB, or lower the output level of the external device.

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Speciﬁcations

Image sensor 1/2.3" 16 M-pixel CMOS sensor

Lens F 2.8, 150° FOV

Video format MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV)

Video resolutions 4K/30, 25, 24 fps

1080/60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps

720/60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps

Audio formats WAV:

96 kHz/24-bit, 16-bit

48 kHz/24-bit, 16-bit

44.1 kHz/24-bit, 16-bit

Audio functions LoCut: Oﬀ / 80 Hz / 120 Hz / 160 Hz / 200 Hz / 240 Hz

Fx: Oﬀ / Limiter / Compressor / Leveler / DeEsser / NoiseGate

Level: −∞ dB – +10 dB

Pan: L100 – Center – R100

Delay: 0 ms, 10 ms … 300 ms (only during web camera use)

Direct Monitor: On/Oﬀ (only during web camera and USB mic

use)

FOV 5 steps

SCENE AUTO / INDOOR / OUTDOOR / NIGHT / CONCERT LIGHT

Self timer OFF / 3 sec / 5 sec / 10 sec

Image functions

BRIGHT LOW / NORMAL / HIGH

Display 2.0" full-color LCD 320 × 240

MIC XY Mic: XYQ-8 (120° XY stereo

mic）

Maximum sound pressure: 120 dBSPL

Input gain: −∞ dB – 43 dB

Audio inputs

INPUT 1/2 Input connector: XLR

Input gain (PAD OFF): −∞ dB – 55 dB

Input impedance : 1.8 kΩ or more

Maximum permissible input level: +26 dBu (PAD ON)

Phantom power: +12 V / +24 V / +48 V

Equivalent input noise: –120 dBu or less

Output connectors Combined line/headphone stereo mini jack

HDMI micro Type D

Built-in speaker 300 mW 8 Ω mono speaker

Recording media microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC (512 GB maximum)

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USB USB Type-C

< WEBCAM >

Class: UVC 1.0 + UAC 1.0

Formats: 720 p, 1080 p WVGA video

48 kHz/16-bit audio stereo output

< CARD READER >

Class: USB Mass Storage

< USB MIC >

Class: UAC 1.0, Format: 44.1 kHz/16-bit

2-input/2-output

Note: card reader and USB mic functions support iOS/iPadOS

devices

Note: supports USB bus power operation

Note: Use USB cable that supports data transfer.

REMOTE ZOOM BTA-1 or other dedicated wireless adapter

Lithium-ion battery: DC 4.2 V maximum voltage, DC 3.7 V

nominal voltage, 1600 mAh capacity

AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5 V/1 A

Recharging times By USB 2.0 port: about 4 hours and 30 minutes

By USB 3.0 port: about 3 hours

Using ZOOM AD-17: about 3 hours

Power

Battery operation time 4K/30: 1 hour and 20 minutes

1080/30: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Note: Times when MOV mode, 48 kHz/24-bit, XYQ-8 connected,

no XLR input, Power Saving enabled

External dimensions Main unit (mic arm lowered): 159 mm (D) × 68 mm (W) × 65

mm (H)

Main unit (mic arm raised) : 134 mm (D) × 68 mm (W) × 135 mm

(H)

Mic: 45 mm (D) × 66 mm (W) × 51 mm (H)

Weight 367 g (including battery)

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ZOOM CORPORATION

4-4-3 Kanda-surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 Japan

zoomcorp.com

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