Preparations. Zoom H6, H6 6 Track Portable Digital Recorder, Model 26, H6 Handy Recorder Operation, H6 Handy Recorder

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Supplying power

Using batteries

1.

Turn the power off and then remove the battery cover.

Open while pushing up

2.

Install the batteries.

3.

Replace the battery cover.

NOTE

• Use alkaline batteries or nickel- metal hydride batteries.

• If the battery indicator becomes empty, turn the power off immediately and install new batteries.

• Set the type of battery being used. ( P.23)

Using an AC adapter (sold separately)

1.

Connect a USB cable to the USB jack.

2.

Plug the adapter into an outlet.

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Loading an SD card

1.

Turn the power off and then open the SD card slot cover.

2.

Insert the card in the slot.

To eject an SD card:

Push the card further into the slot and then pull it out.

NOTE

• Always turn the power off before inserting or removing an

SD card.

Inserting or removing a card while the power is on could result in data loss.

• When inserting an SD card, be sure to insert the correct end with the top side up as shown.

• When an SD card is not loaded, recording and playback are not possible.

• See “Formatting SD cards”. ( P.95)

SD card slot in center of left side

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Turning the power on and off

Turning the power on

Slide to the right.

Turning the power off

Slide to the right.

NOTE

• The first time you turn the power on after purchase, you must set the language ( P.21) and date/time ( P.22). You can also change these settings later.

• If “No SD Card!” appears on the display, confirm that the

SD card is inserted properly.

• If “Card Protected!” appears on the display, the SD card write-protection is enabled. Slide the lock switch on the

SD card to disable write-protection.

• If “Invalid Card!” appears on the display, the card is not correctly formatted for use with this recorder. Format the card or use a different card. See “Formatting SD cards”. (

P.95)

NOTE

Keep holding the switch to the right until the ZOOM logo appears.

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Using the hold function

The has a hold function that can be used to disable the buttons in order to prevent accidental operation during recording.

Activating the hold function

Slide to the left.

Deactivating the hold function

Slide to the center.

NOTE

The hold function does not affect the remote control (sold separately). Even when hold is active, the remote can still be used.

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Setting the language *

The language shown on the display can be set to English or Japanese.

1.

Press .

2.

Use to select “LANGUAGE”, and press .

3.

Use to select the language, and press .

*The first time you turn the power on after purchase, you must set the language and date/time.

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Setting the date and time *

When the date and time are set, the recorder can store accurate recording date and time information in files.

1.

Press .

4.

Set the date and time.

2.

Use to select

“SYSTEM”, and press .

Changing settings

3.

Use and press

to select

“Date/Time”,

.

5.

Move cursor: Move

Select item: Press

Confirm change: Press

Press

up/down

then move

to complete the setting.

up/down

*The first time you turn the power on after purchase, you must set the language and date/time.

Setting the type of battery used

Set the type of battery used so that the amount of remaining battery charge can be shown accurately.

1.

Press .

2.

Use to select

“SYSTEM”, and press .

3.

Use to select “Battery”, and press .

4.

Use to select the type, and press .

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