PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: Power supply/AC power adaptor • Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument.
• Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not intended to be charged. • When the batteries run out, or if the instrument is not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries from the instrument to prevent possible leakage of the battery fluid. • Keep batteries away from children. • If the batteries do leak, avoid contact with the leaked fluid. If the battery fluid should come in contact with your eyes, mouth, or skin, wash immediately with water and consult a doctor.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Sound Sketcher SH-01. The SH-01 utilizes SmartMediaTM memory cards to allow quick and easy recording and playback of audio without the inconvenience of having to select the sound input source (built-in mic, external mic, instrument, CD player, MD player, etc.).
Contents What Can the SH-01 Do? .................................................................. 6 Nomenclature .................................................................................... 8 Power Supply ................................................................................... 11 When Using the Power Adaptor ................................................................ 11 When Using Batteries ................................................................................
What Can the SH-01 Do? Quick and Easy Recording Anywhere When inspiration hits, the SH-01 supplies you with the ability to capture your ideas quick and easily. Just sing into the unit’s built-in microphone and you are recorded in digital stereo. The SH-01 also lets you connect a guitar or keyboard directly to the unit, making it easy to capture those inspired phrases when the mood hits. The unit is also equipped with accurate metronome and tuner functions to keep your instruments in pitch.
What Can the SH-01 Do? Recording from a CD/MD You can also record audio from a CD, MD, or other sound source. Sing a duet or play along with your favorite artist and use the mix recording function to record the results. • Copying of the commercially available music data and/ or audio files is strictly prohibited except for your personal use. Using with a Computer Data recorded with the SH-01 is stored in memory cards as MP3 (or WAV) file data.
Nomenclature @5 @6 @7 @8 @9 #0 #1 t u q @1 !3 !6 w y !4 !5 !8 !7 !9 e !0 r i o @4 @3 !1 @2 !2 @0 q Display The display shows data and information needed when operating the SH-01. The display’s contrast is adjustable. (→ page 39) w POWER/PEAK Lamp This lamp lights green when the SH-01 power is switched “ON” (when the SH-01 is being operated). The lamp lights red when the input source level is too high.
Nomenclature u PAUSE Button (D) Press this button during playback to momentarily stop playback. i MIX Button ( ) (This button is used to record an overdub.) Press this button and the unit goes into mix recording standby mode. o ENTER Button (W/A) Press this button to Start/Stop both playback and recording functions. This button is also used to enter the selected menu, and to carry out and set settings.
Nomenclature @2 @3 @4 @5 @6 @7 @8 @2 VOLUME Controls the volume of the SH-01’s built-in speakers and the output signal level delivered via the LINE OUT/PHONES jack. (→ page 14) @3 LINE OUT/PHONES Jack This miniature stereo jack can be used to connect the output of the SH-01 to an audio system, mixer, etc., or connect a pair of stereo headphones for monitoring. @4 LINE IN Jack This miniature stereo jack is used to connect a line device such as a CD player, MD player, etc., to the SH-01. @5 INST.
Power Supply The SH-01 can be powered with either the power adaptor (PA-3C) or six 1.5V AA size alkaline batteries (LR6) however, we recommend that the power adaptor be used whenever possible. When Using the Power Adaptor 1 2 Set the SH-01’s power switch to the “STANDBY” position, then plug the DC output cable into the DC IN jack on the unit’s rear panel. Plug the power adaptor into a convenient wall AC power socket.
About the SmartMediaTM Memory Cards ■ Using the SmartMedia Memory Cards When using the memory cards, please carefully follow the points listed below. ● Memory Card Compatibility Removing the Memory Card The SH-01 uses 3.3V (3V) SmartMedia memory cards. 5V memory cards can not be used. After confirming that the SH-01 is not accessing* data in the memory card, grip the edge of the card and pull firmly outward.
About the SmartMediaTM Memory Cards ● Memory Card Handling Precautions Protecting Your Data from Accidental Erasure Handling and Storing Memory Cards To protect important data from being accidentally erased, the memory cards can be writeprotected by attaching the supplied write-protect seal on the circular area just below the card’s contacts. To save data to a memory card that is writeprotected, remove the write-protect seal from the memory card.
About the Connections • Before making any connections, make sure that the power on all devices is switched OFF. • After the devices have been connected, turn down the SH-01’s VOLUME as well as the volume of the audio devices (external sound system, etc.) connected to the SH01. Next, switch on the power of the devices in the following order: SH-01→sound system. Reverse this order when you are ready to switch the power OFF.
About the Connections ● Connecting a Condenser Microphone If you have a condenser microphone like the Yamaha MC7 Wind Instrument Pickup, etc., you can connect the microphone to the miniature monaural type PICKUP MIC jack located on the unit’s rear panel. Use the INPUT volume control on the top panel to adjust the microphone’s input level. * If the internal microphone is not going to be used, set the INTERNAL MIC switch to its “OFF” position. Set the INTERNAL MIC switch to the “OFF” position.
About the Connections Connecting to a Computer Connecting the SH-01 to a computer running Windows® 98SE or greater, lets you manage sound data files you have created with the SH-01, create sound data files on your computer, or load sound data files you have downloaded off the Internet into the SH-01. This configuration also allows you to set up the SH01’s effects through the computer. (→ page 36) ● Connecting Use the supplied USB cable to connect the SH-01’s USB port to the computer’s USB port.
Using the SH-01 First, try some basic recording and playback. Record with the Built-In Microphone Use the SH-01’s Built-In Microphone to Record 1 Insert the supplied memory card into the SH-01’s memory card slot, then turn the unit’s POWER switch to the “ON” position. * While the SH-01 is starting up, “YAMAHA SOUND SKETCHER” will appear in the display. Button operation is not possible at this time. After “YAMAHA SOUND SKETCHER” appears on the display, the following display will appear.
Using the SH-01 Adjust the INPUT volume as high as possible so that the PEAK lamp does not light red. PEAK lamp 3 Press the [REC] button to enter the Record Standby mode, and check the amount of time available for recording. MEMORY FREE 01/01 NEW 06:38 ¨ Time available for recording * If there is not enough time available for recording, either select another recording mode (→page 38), delete any unnecessary files (→page 32, 33), or use a memory card that has more available capacity.
Using the SH-01 6 Next, try and playback what you just recorded. First, turn the INTERNAL MIC switch located on the rear panel to its OFF position (speaker output is disabled when this switch is left ON). Press the [W/A] button to start playback. Use the PLAY volume and VOLUME controls to adjust the volume produced by the built-in speakers. How does it sound? If you want to try again, simply press the [UNDO/DELETE] button.
Using the SH-01 Try Out the Mix Recording Function The Mix Recording function can be used to overdub a vocal part after recording the guitar part. * Before you start recording your guitar make sure its in tune. The SH-01 is equipped with a tuner that is described on page 24. ● Recording a Guitar (Make a New Recording) 1 Connect your electric or electric/acoustic guitar to the SH-01’s INST. jack.
Using the SH-01 Effects are divided into eight categories depending upon their use. Since each category contains eight effects the SH-01 offers a total of 64 effects for use. Refer to the “Effect Type List ” on page 42 for more information on each of the effects. Select an effect category and effect type you would like to use. Press the [SELECT] button until the item (category name or effect type) you want to set flashes, then use the [–]/[+] buttons to select a category or type.
Using the SH-01 5 The SH-01 is also equipped with a metronome. Play your guitar along with the metronome to keep the tempo steady. Press and hold the [METRONOME] button until the metronome setup display shown below appears. The metronome immediately starts and sounds in the manner that it is currently setup. The [W/A] button lamp flashes in sync with the metronome (it flashes red on the first beat of every measure and green on the remaining beats).
Using the SH-01 6 7 Let’s start recording. After pressing the [METRONOME] button, press the [REC] button to enter the record standby mode. (Don’t forget to check the amount of time available for recording.) Press the [W/A] button to start recording. After the metronome’s two measure count off, play your guitar and record from the first measure of the song. If the metronome is activated, recording will not actually start until after the metronome’s two-measure count off (from the third measure).
Using the SH-01 Using the Tuner Function The SH-01’s tuner has two operating modes. • Tone Mode ...... Produces an audible pitch of the note selected from the 12 pitches, A - G#. • Tuning Mode ... Displays the pitch closest to that which you play, and gives visual indications as to whether the pitch is high or low. ● Using the Tone Mode 1. ● Using the Tuning Mode Press and hold the [TUNER] button to display the tuner’s main display.
Using the SH-01 ● Record the Vocal Part (Mix Recording) In this step, we will overdub a vocal part onto the already recorded guitar part. But before you record the vocal part, why don’t you try rehearsing along with the guitar part. 1 2 First switch the SH-01’s power off, then connect a vocal microphone (dynamic type) to the INST. jack. Next, set the INTERNAL MIC switch to its “OFF” position. (→ page 14) Switch the power ON.
Using the SH-01 3 Adjust the audio balance between the guitar you recorded in the original file, and the vocal that will be mixed with the guitar. First, press the [W/A] button to start playback of the original file. Press the [DISPLAY/MENU] button to enter the level display mode, and singing along with the playback, adjust the volume of the original file (PLAY volume) and the volume of the vocal mic (INPUT volume). We recommend that a pair of headphones be used for monitoring.
Using the SH-01 To use the AB Repeat Press the [W/A] button to start file playback, then press the [REPEAT] button when playback reaches the beginning of the segment you want to repeat. Let the playback continue then press the [REPEAT] button again when playback reaches the end of the segment you want to repeat. Playback will automatically start again from the beginning of the segment and repeat between the two points you just set.
Using the SH-01 * If the recording mode is set to “.WAV”, mix recording can not be performed. The message “CAN’T MIX @WAV MODE!” will appear. Change the recording mode to “MP3”. (→ page 38) 7 Press the [W/A] button to start recording. Sing along with your guitar part. 8 When you reach the end of the song, press the [W/A] button to stop recording.
Using the SH-01 Recording from a CD/MD Player, or Other Audio Source With the SH-01, not only can you record from the microphone or instrument inputs, but from audio sources such as a CD player, MD player, and more. Copying of the commercially available music data and/or audio files is strictly prohibited except for your personal use. ● Recording from a CD/MD Player 1 2 3 4 5 6 Connect the SH-01’s LINE IN jack to the output jack of a CD player, MD player, or other audio source.
Using the SH-01 Mastering This procedure lets you apply effects from the effect’s “MASTERING” category to the recorded file. With this you can add effects or adjust the sound quality to the completed song. 1 All input sources (INST. jack, LINE IN jack, PICKUP MIC jack) must be set to OFF or disconnected. Also, set the INTERNAL MIC switch to the “OFF” position. * The signal from the input source is received during the “mastering” procedure. (INPUT volume and [PAN] button settings are fixed.
File Management The SH-01 saves recorded data to a memory card as either an MP3 file or WAV file. Since these are all commonly used sound file formats, moving files between a computer and the SH-01 is possible. File Backup Create a backup file of the currently selected file. 1 2 3 First, select the file you want to backup. Press and hold the [DISPLAY/MENU] button to display the system setup menu (“MENU” will appear on the top half of the display).
File Management Changing a File Name (Rename) You can change the names of files in the memory card. 1 2 3 First, select the file for which you want to change the name. Press and hold the [DISPLAY/MENU] button to display the system setup menu (“MENU” appears on the top half of the display). Use the [–]/[+] buttons to display “SONG RENAME” on the bottom half of the display, then press the [ENTER] button. * If there is no data present in the memory card, “SONG RENAME” will not appear on the display.
File Management Delete All Files This operation is used to delete all audio files (.MP3, .WAV) in the memory card. When carried out, this operation will delete all audio data in the memory card. The UNDO operation is NOT available in this operation, so make sure that the data you are deleting is absolutely not needed before carrying out the operation. 1 2 Press and hold the [DISPLAY/MENU] button to display the system setup menu (“MENU” appears on the top half of the display).
File Management Format the Memory Card This operation is used to format (default) the memory card. When carried out, this operation will delete all audio data in the memory card. The UNDO operation is NOT available in this operation, so make sure that there is no important data in the memory card before carrying out this operation. 1 2 3 Insert the memory card you want to format into the memory card slot.
Converting Files with a Computer The SH-01 is equipped with a USB port that allows direct connection of the SH-01 to a computer. You can use the computer to manage sound data files created by the SH-01, or load files into the SH-01 that you have downloaded off the Internet or created with the computer. You can also use the computer to set up the SH-01’s effect parameters. File Compatibility The following file formats are compatible with the SH-01.
Converting Files with a Computer What’s in the Supplied CD ROM ● Data Filer This application lets you transfer files between the SH-01 and your computer. Refer to the next page on how to use this application. [System Requirements] Computer ................ Personal computer equipped with a USB jack and processor of more than 100MHz from the intel®, Pentium®, or Celeron™ family. OS ........................... Windows® 98SE/Me/2000/XP Memory ................... 16MB or greater Hard Disk Space .....
Converting Files with a Computer Transferring data with the computer (Data Filer) The “Data Filer” application included in the supplied CD-ROM allows convenient transfer of files between the SH-01 and a computer. 1 Use a USB cable to connect the SH-01 to your computer. (Refer to page 16) 2 Switch the SH-01’s power ON. * When the SH-01 is connected to the computer for the first time only, “New hardware detected” will appear on the display then the driver install wizard may start.
System Setup The SH-01’s system settings are explained below. Record Mode Sets the conditions (file type, bit rate) for recording. * The sampling rate is fixed at 44.1kHz, and audio data is fixed at 16-bit. 1 2 Press and hold the [DISPLAY/MENU] button to display the system setup menu (“MENU” appears on the top half of the display). Use the [–]/[+] buttons to display “RECORD MODE” on the bottom half of the display, then press the [ENTER] button.
System Setup Adjusting the Contrast This operation is used to adjust the display’s contrast (the difference between dark and light). 1 2 Press and hold the [DISPLAY/MENU] button to display the system setup menu (“MENU” appears on the top half of the display). Use the [–]/[+] buttons to display “CONTRAST” on the bottom half of the display, then press the [ENTER] button. MENU CONTRAST 3 -/+,ENT The contrast adjustment display appears.
System Setup Effect Setup This operation is used to determine whether parameter changes you make to the effects are saved (BACKUP) or not saved (DEFAULT). When set to “DEFAULT”, the parameter for each effect returns to its default value the next time you switch the SH-01’s power ON. 1 2 Press and hold the [DISPLAY/MENU] button to display the system setup menu (“MENU” appears on the top half of the display).
Specifications Digital Section Playback File Compatibility: MP3, WAV Recording File Compatibility: MP3, WAV Mix Recording File Compatibility: MP3 Sampling Rate: 44.1kHz, 16-bit MP3 Rate: 64 - 192kbps Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20jkHz Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.1%@1kHz S/N Ration: 80dB Available recording time New Recording (64MB Card): Approximately 64 Min. @ MP3-128kbps Approximately 6 Min.
Effect Type List Effect Category Effect Type BASIC INTERNAL MIC Feature Variable Parameters * In addition to the following, “REVERB” parameters are also adjustable (amount of reverb). These are basic settings that are optimized for each particular input. Optimized for use with the internal mic LO ............ Adjusts the low frequency level HI .............. Adjusts the high frequency level INT.MIC+COMP Internal mic optimization plus compression LO ............ Adjusts the low frequency level HI ......
Effect Type List Effect Category Effect Type CHORUS SOFT Feature Variable Parameters * In addition to the following, “REVERB” parameters are also adjustable (amount of reverb). These are chorus type effects that add expansiveness to the sound. Light chorus effect DEPTH ..... Adjusts modulation depth –– MEDIUM Natural chorus effect SPEED ..... Adjusts modulation speed DEPTH ..... Adjusts modulation depth HARD Deep chorus effect SPEED ..... Adjusts modulation speed DEPTH .....
Effect Type List Effect Category Effect Type DRIVE OVER DRIVE Feature Variable Parameters * In addition to the following, “REVERB” parameters are also adjustable (amount of reverb). Overdrive effects that add distortion Basic overdrive effect TYPE ........ Selects the distortion type DRIVE ...... Adjusts the intensity of the drive +SINGLE DELAY Overdrive with a single delay TIME ......... Adjusts the delay time MIX ...........
Effect Type List Effect Category Effect Type ADD-ON SFX-TELEPHONE Feature Variable Parameters * In addition to the following, “REVERB” parameters are also adjustable (amount of reverb). Effects in this category can be updated with data downloaded from the Internet. (See page 37) The special effects included in the factory default's effects drastically alter the sound. As heard through a telephone receiver COLOR .... Adjusts tonal brightness DARK .......
Error Messages Message Definition NO SONG The memory card does not contain any files that the SH-01 can recognize. NO CARD There is no memory card in the memory card slot. WRITE PROTECTED A write protect seal is attached to the memory card. UNSUPPORTED CARD The SH-01 can not recognize the memory card. Does the card in the memory card slot have the proper format? NO FREE MEMORY There is insufficient memory in the memory card to carry out the recording operation.
Troubleshooting If, while using the SH-01, you experience problems such as “no sound”, “abnormal recording”, etc., please refer to the list below before deciding that the unit is malfunctioning. If, after referring to the list below, you are still experiencing problems, contact the Yamaha dealer from whom you purchased the SH-01.
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