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English
Operation Manual
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USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Environment SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Avoid using your HD8/HD16 in environments where it Caution will be exposed to: In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented. The • Extreme temperature meanings of these symbols are as follows: • High humidity, moisture, or splashing water • Excessive dust or sand • Excessive vibration or shock This symbol indicates exp
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USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MIDI is a registered trademark of Association of Musical Usage Precautions Electronics Industry (AMEI). • Electrical interference All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the For safety considerations, the HD8/HD16 has been designed to property of their respective owners. provide maximum protection against the emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned in this p
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Contents USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . 2 Reference [Recorder] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 V-takes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 About V-takes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Switching V-takes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Overvie
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Contents Copying a V-take . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Assigning a name to a rhythm pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Moving a V-take . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Editing rhythm patterns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 << HD16 only>> Moving V-takes of tracks 1 – 8 to Copying a rhythm pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 tracks 9 – 16
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Contents Using the chromatic tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 Creating an audio CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Using other tuner types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Creating an audio CD by project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Creating an audio CD by album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Changing the function of the foot switch. . . . . . . 169 Using the marker functi
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Introduction Overview Thank you for selecting the ZOOM HD8/HD16 Hard Disk Recorder (simply called the “HD8/HD16” in this manual). This manual covers both the HD8 and the HD16 model. In order to take full advantage of the HD8/HD16’s versatile functions and to ensure trouble-free enjoyment, please read this manual carefully. Keep this manual in a safe place together with the warranty card. Features of the HD8/HD16 The HD8/HD16 is a fascinating product with the following features.
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Introduction ■ Phrase loop function for pasting audio material Using recorded audio data or audio files picked up from a CD-ROM disc, you can create “phrase loops” for example of drum licks and guitar riffs. The playback order and repetition count of loop material can be programmed with the FAST method and written to any track/V-take as audio data. ■ Mixer section supporting automated operation The internal digital mixer can handle the playback signal from the audio tracks plus the drum and bass
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Getting to Know the HD8/HD16 The HD8/HD16 is internally divided into the following five sections. ● Recorder ● CD-R/RW drive Records and plays back audio signals. Allows creating an audio CD or backing up recorded contents. Also serves for importing audio material from a ● Rhythm section CD or CD-ROM inserted in the drive. Uses the internal drum/bass sound source to play rhythms. The following diagram shows the relationship and signal flow between each section. ● Mixer Mixes the signals from the r
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Getting to Know the HD8/HD16 Recorder section Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 From immediately Track 6 after Track 7/8 [MASTER] fader MASTER OUTPUT Master track To immediately To before master track [MASTER] fader Bass programs Drum kit Rhythm section 12 3 4 5 6 7/8 RHYTHM MASTER Track mixer From master track Recorder Currently selected V-takes for tracks 1 – 8 and master track The recorder section of the HD8 has eight audio tracks: six mono tracks and one stereo track. Up to two
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Getting to Know the HD8/HD16 Effects Recorder The HD8/HD16 provides two types of effects: insert effect and Track 1 Track 2 send/return effect. These effects which can be used Track 3 simultaneously have the characteristics described below. Rhythm section Insert effect Bass sound source To BASS fader This effect can be inserted at one of the following three points of mixer Rhythm Rhythm Rhythm in the signal path. pattern pattern pattern To DRUM fader of mixer Drum sound source (1) Immediately
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Names of Parts HD8 Top Panel (1) Input section (2) Output section (5) Control section (6) Pad section (3) Meter/display section (7) Function/transport section (4) Fader section HD8 (1) Input section HD8 (2) Output section INPUT jacks 1, 2 MASTER OUT jacks [PHONES] controls 1, 2 [Hi-Z] switch [+48V] switch [REC LEVEL] control [GAIN] controls 1, 2 [PEAK] indicators 1, 2 PHONES jacks 1, 2 [ON/OFF] keys [CLIP] indicator HD8 (3) Meter/display section Level meters (1 – 6, 7/8, [RHYTHM], [MASTER]) Para
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Names of Parts HD16 Top Panel (1) Input section (2) Output section (5) Control section (6) Pad section (3) Meter/display section (7) Function/transport section (4) Fader section HD16 (1) Input section HD16 (2) Output section [Hi-Z] switches 1 – 2 INPUT jacks 1 – 8 MASTER OUT jacks STEREO SUB-OUT PHONES jack jack [+48V] switches 1 – 8 [REC LEVEL] control [STEREO SUB-OUT] control [PHONES] control [ON/OFF] keys [PEAK] indicators 1 – 8 [8TRACK RECORDING] key [GAIN] controls 1 – 8 [CLIP] indicat
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Names of Parts HD8 (4) Fader section Parameter knobs Faders (1 – 6, 7/8, [RHYTHM], [MASTER]) Status keys (1 – 6, 7/8, [RHYTHM], [MASTER]) HD8/HD16 (5) Control section HD8/HD16 (6) Pad section [HDD ACCESS] indicator [REPEAT/STEP] key [TEMPO] key [TRACK PARAMETER] key [PROJECT/UTILITY] key [INPUT SOURCE] key [SHIFT] key [NEW PROJECT] key [AUTO PUNCH [SCENE] key IN/OUT] key [A-B REPEAT] key [BOUNCE] key [CLEAR] key [MARK] key Pads 1 – 9 MARKER [U] key MARKER [I] key HD8/HD16 Rear Panel MIDI IN con
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Names of Parts HD16 (4) Fader section Parameter knobs Faders (1 – 8, 9/10 – 15/16, [RHYTHM], [MASTER]) Status keys (1 – 8, 9/10 – 15/16, [RHYTHM], [MASTER]) HD8/HD16 (7) Function/transport section [EDIT] key [SOLO] key [EXIT] key [FUNCTION] key [SELECT] key [ENTER] key Cursor keys Dial ZERO [U] key REW [T] key FF [Y] key PLAY [R] key REC [O] key STOP [P] key HD8/HD16 Right Side Panel CD-R/RW drive bay ZOOM HD8/HD16 15
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Connections Connect your instrument, microphone, audio devices, computer, and MIDI devices as shown in the following diagram. L R Synthesizer or sampler etc. Monitor system (4) (audio components or amplified speakers etc.) (2) (1) Guitar Bass Headphones (1) Dynamic or condenser (3) microphone Headphones The INPUT jacks accept cables with XLR plugs as well as cables with mono phone plugs (balanced/unbalanced). To directly connect an electric guitar or bass To prevent damage to the speakers of
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Connections (4) Monitor system (audio components or amplified speakers etc.) L Synthesizer or sampler etc. R Headphones Dynamic or condenser microphone Headphones Guitar (2) (3) Headphone amplifier (1) (6) Bass (5) Headphones << only>> The STEREO SUB-OUT jack normally carries the same signal as the MASTER OUT (6) connectors. (You can therefore also use it as a second headphone jack.) By changing an internal setting, the jack can be made to carry a mix that is separate from MASTE
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Installing the CD-R/RW Drive To install the separately available CD-R/RW drive into a HD8/HD16 model without preinstalled CD-R/RW drive, proceed as follows. Before installing the drive, make sure that all cables and the AC adapter are disconnected. 1. Turn the HD8/HD16 over and remove the blank panel from the drive mounting section on the right side panel. To remove the blank panel, pull out the groove in the center. CD-R/RW drive bay Right side panel 2. Remove the fastening screws of t
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Installing the CD-R/RW Drive Power cable Flat cable CD-R/RW drive bay side Rear panel side 4. Plug the power cable and flat cable from the main unit into the respective connectors on the CD-R/ RW drive. 5. Push the CD-R/RW drive all the way into the bay, so that the screw holes on the bottom of the HD8/ HD16 and the screw holes of the CD-R/RW drive are aligned. Right side panel 6. Fasten the CD-R/RW drive with the four supplied panhead screws. Then reattach the bottom plate with the screws
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Power On/Off This section explains the procedure for turning the HD8/HD16 on and off. Turning power on Turning power off (shutdown) 1. Make sure that the HD8/HD16 and peripheral 1. Turn power to the monitor system off. equipment is turned off. 2. Set the [POWER] switch on the rear panel of 2. Make sure that AC adapter, instrument, and the HD8/HD16 to OFF. monitor system (or headphones) are correctly connected to the HD8/HD16. (For information on connections, refer to page 16, 17.) At this ti
