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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : POCKET RECORDER Model Name : POCKETRAK 2G This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
About WMDRM About MP3 • This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft.
Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha POCKETRAK 2G POCKET RECORDER. The POCKETRAK 2G lets you enjoy recording, storing files, listening to music and mixing audio data using the included Cubase AI 4 software DVD-ROM. In order to get the most out of your new POCKETRAK 2G and its sophisticated functions, we suggest you read this manual thoroughly and keep it in a safe place. ENGLISH Congratulations! Table of Contents Included Accessories ..............................7 Main Features ..........................
About the PDF manual SPECIAL NOTICES The flash memory of the unit contains the POCKETRAK 2G Reference Manual (PDF) which provides advanced feature of the POCKETRAK 2G, troubleshooting and other information that are not explained in this owner’s manual. Please refer to the PDF manual for complete and detailed information. You can view the PDF manual on your computer by simply connecting the unit to your computer and opening the file in the desired language folder in the “Manual” folder.
• USB connection cable Attaching the Pocketrak soft case to a tripod ENGLISH Included Accessories Screw the tripod attachment into the threaded socket on the Pocketrack soft case. • Earphones • DVD-ROM • • • • Owner’s Manual (this document) Eneloop (Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery) Soft case with threaded tripod socket Microphone stand adapter Note: · No tripod is included. It is an optional accessory. · The diameter of the mounting hole is 1/4 inch (6.35mm).
Main Features • Built-in 2GB Large Capacity Flash Memory The flash memory stores up to about 136 hours (in SP mode) stereo recording data. • Eco-friendly and long-lasting “eneloop” rechargeable battery included The “eneloop” battery allows up to about 19 hours of stereo recording, and a AAA/LR03/HP16 alkaline battery allows up to about 25 hours of stereo recording (in SP mode, with LED for recording and backlight turned OFF).
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING CAUTION * 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.
Precautions About the Battery DANGER Make sure to always observe the basic precautions listed below to prevent the likelihood of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damage, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: • If you notice battery leakage, discoloration, deformation, or any strange smell, immediately remove the battery from the unit and stop operating, and also keep away from fire.
• Do not peel off or damage the external covering Peeling off the external covering, piercing it with a nail or sharp object, striking it with a hammer, or stepping on it may cause a short-circuit within the battery, causing ignition, explosion, leakage or ejection of the electrolyte, or overheating. CAUTION • Insert the battery as instructed Always make sure the battery is inserted in conformity with the +/polarity markings.
Precautions Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the device, or data that is lost or destroyed. Always turn the power off when the device is not in use. The performance of components with moving contacts, such as switches, volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. Consult qualified Yamaha service personnel about replacing defective components. Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.
Controls 1 2 9 10 3 4 5 6 11 12 13 7 8 14 15 16 17 18 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Built-in microphones (L, R) REC/PEAK LED External stereo microphone/Line socket ( ) Skip/Search button (Y) Play/Select button (W) Skip/Search button (T) Volume buttons (VOL +, –) Folder/Index button (FOLDER/INDEX) LCD screen Delete button (DEL) Pause/Record button (PAUSE/REC) Menu/Stop button (MENU/STOP) Speaker Headphones socket ( ) Power/Hold switch (POWER/HOLD) Playback speed control switch
Starting Up LCD screen 1 2 3 4567 8 14 13 9 Adjusting the direction of the built-in microphones (Tilt up) 10 11 12 1 Repeat/Random/5-second replay (ONE, ALL, RND, 5SEC) 2 Battery indicator 3 Battery setting (e: eneloop, A: Alkaline) 4 Recording mode (XHQ, HQ, SP, LP, PCM) 5 VAS (Voice activated system) 6 Microphone sensitivity 7 External recording mode (MIC, LINE) 8 Playback Lock/Release 9 Timer/Alarm 10 File number 11 Total file number 12 Information display (Time/Message/Mode etc.
Inserting a battery Turn the power off before you replace the battery. Battery indicator Check the battery indicator on the LCD screen to determine the remaining battery power. ENGLISH Starting Up : Good condition : Weak battery Install one eneloop (supplied) or AAA/LR03/HP16 alkaline battery. Note: · If you use an alkaline battery, press and hold down the MENU/STOP button for at least two seconds to access the COMMON menu, then select “ALKALINE” for the BATTERY SETTING.
Basic Operations Selecting a menu item Press and hold down the MENU/ STOP button for at least two seconds. Press the Y or T button: Moves the cursor highlight up/down. Press the W button: Selects the menu item. Canceling the operation or return to the previous display. Press the MENU/STOP button: Returns to the previous display. Using the headphones Connect the headphones to the socket. The speaker will be disconnected automatically. Turning the power on or off Set the POWER/HOLD switch to the right.
Hold function The Hold function can help you to avoid stopping operation (playback or recording) by accidentally pressing a button. Set the POWER/HOLD switch to the left while the unit is operating. The Hold function is engaged. Adjusting the volume Press the VOL + or – button. The volume level appears on the display (VOLUME 0 to VOLUME 20). ENGLISH Basic Operations • If an operation button is pressed while the Hold function is engaged, “HOLD ON” will appear on the display and nothing else will happen.
Quick Guide Recording Do not remove the battery during recording. You can adjust the direction of the built-in microphones to suit your recording situation (page 14). 1. Press the FOLDER/INDEX button to select a folder (A, B, C, D or S). Hint: · Press and hold down the FOLDER/INDEX button for at least two seconds to select the S folder. · For detailed explanation of the folders, refer to page 26. With MIC ALC “OFF” 2. Press the PAUSE/REC button SP 20 MIC to enter the recording standby mode. 3.
Adjusting the microphone sensitivity The level meter moves to left or right as the volume level of the sound source changes. If the sensitivity level is low: If the level meter moves only very slightly, raise the microphone sensitivity by pressing the Y button so that the level meter will move moderately to the right. If the sensitivity level is high: If the level meter frequently moves all the way to the right and the REC/PEAK LED lights up, recorded sounds may be distorted.
Quick Guide 5. Press the MENU/STOP button twice to exit from the menu setting mode. 6. Press the PAUSE/REC button to start record- Stopping recording Press the MENU/STOP button. ing. File number Elapsed recording time Total file number Remaining recording time Note: · With some files, the elapsed recording time displayed on the LCD may differ from the actual elapsed time. Pausing recording Press the PAUSE/REC button. Press it again to resume recording.
Playback 1. Press the FOLDER/INDEX button to select a folder (A, B, C, D, L or M). 2. Press the Y or T button to select a file. 3. Press the W button. Playback begins. File number Elapsed playing time Total playing time Total file number Note: · A few seconds may be required to start playback of a file or an extremely large number of files. · Depending on the MP3/WMA file, the displayed playing time may vary from the actual playing time. · You may be unable to play certain MP3/WMA files on this unit.
Quick Guide Deleting The deleted file is not recoverable. Deleting the selected file 1. Press the FOLDER/INDEX button to select a folder. 2. Press the DEL button. 3. Press the Y or T button to select “FILE”, then press the W button. 4. Press the Y or T button to select the file to be deleted, then press the W button. 5. Press the Y or T button to select “YES”, then press the W button. The selected file is deleted.
Computer system requirements Windows Computer Windows-based computer with built-in USB interface OS Windows Vista, XP Others Speakers or headphones Sound playback function Macintosh Computer Macintosh computer with built-in USB interface OS Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5 Others Speakers or headphones Sound playback function Connecting the unit to your computer ENGLISH Connecting to a Computer You can connect the USB terminal on the recorder directly to a USB connector on your computer.
Connecting to a Computer Precautions when using the USB terminal When connecting the USB terminal to the computer, make sure to observe the following points. Failing to do so risks freezing the computer and corrupting or losing the data. If the computer or the unit freezes, restart the application software or OS, or turn the power to the unit off then on again. CAUTION • Before connecting the USB terminal to the computer, exit from any power-saving mode of the computer (such as suspended, sleep, standby).
Disconnecting the unit from your computer Before disconnecting the unit from your computer, make sure that no data is being transferred. The screens, the menu items and buttons displayed on your computer may not exactly match those shown in this manual, depending on the OS version or manufacturer of your computer. (The screens shown in this manual are of Windows XP.) ENGLISH Connecting to a Computer 1.
Connecting to a Computer About the folder in Removable Disk When you connect the recorder to your computer, Removable Disk icons will appear in the My Computer directory folder in Windows. [VOICE] and [VOICE_S] folders These folders store files recorded by the unit. The [VOICE] folder contains sub-folders A-D (VOICE). • Files recorded and stored in the A folder inside the VOICE folder are named “IC_A_XXX (file number).MP3” or “IC_A_XXX (file number).WAV”.
[MUSIC] folder [Manual] folder This folder stores files transferred from your computer. This folder stores the PDF manual files in each of the language folders (English/German/French/ Spanish/Italian/Russian). • There are no naming rules applied to files that are transferred from a computer. However, the files must be in MP3 or WMA format. • The playback sequence may change if you add files to the MUSIC folder, or if you create a subfolder inside the MUSIC folder.
Connecting to a Computer [LINE] folder This folder stores files recorded from external devices. • Files recorded and stored in the LINE folder are named “IC_L_XXX (file number).MP3”. • The LINE folder accommodates up to 199 files. • You can play only those files (in the LINE folder) that comply with the file naming rules.
About Cubase AI 4 The included DVD-ROM contains Cubase AI 4 DAW software that enables you to record, edit and mix audio data. This section explains how to install Cubase AI 4 and import audio data for editing and mixing. While going through this section you might find it useful to also refer to the PDF manual supplied with the Cubase AI 4 software. Step1.
Connecting to a Computer Note: · In order to have continuous use of Cubase AI 4, including support and other benefits, you will need to register the software and activate your software license by starting it while the computer is connected to the Internet. Click the “Register Now” button shown when the software is started, then fill in all required fields for registration. If you do not register the product, you will be unable to use the application after a limited period of time expires. Step2.
2. Select [New Project] from the [File] menu to create a new project file. The new project dialog window will open. For this example select [CAI4 - 4 Stereo 8 Mono Audio Track Recorder] and click [OK]. 3. When the directory selection dialog window appears, select the folder to which the project and audio files for the project are to be stored, and click [OK]. An empty project window with 4 stereo and 8 monaural tracks will appear. Project window Note: · Cubase AI 4 data is stored as a “project file”.
Connecting to a Computer 4. Click in the track list (the area in which the track names are displayed) to select a track to import audio data to. The various settings for the selected track are available in the Inspector on the left side of the display. 5. Go to [File] menu ^ [Import] ^ [Audio File] ^ [My Computer]. When the following window appears, select “Removable Disk,” then click [Open]. Track list Inspector 32 POCKETRAK 2G Owner’s Manual Note: · The screen shots are of Windows XP.
6. Select an audio file to import from the folder, then click [Open]. 7. To save the project file, select [Save] from the [File] menu, then enter a file name before actually saving the file. Save your project file frequently to avoid losing a large amount of unsaved data in case a problem occurs. ENGLISH Connecting to a Computer Hint: For further instructions such as adding effects or mixing, refer to the PDF manual provided with the software.
Connecting to a Computer About the accessory disk SPECIAL NOTICE • The software included in the accessory disk and the copyrights thereof are under exclusive ownership by Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. • Use of the software and this manual is governed by the license agreement which the purchaser fully agrees to upon breaking the seal of the software packaging. (Please read carefully the Software Licensing Agreement at the end of this manual before installing the application.
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Connecting to a Computer • The encryption of data received by means of the SOFTWARE may not be removed nor may the electronic watermark be modified without permission of the copyright owner. 3. TERMINATION This Agreement becomes effective on the day that you receive the SOFTWARE and remains effective until terminated. If any copyright law or provisions of this Agreement is violated, the Agreement shall terminate automatically and immediately without notice from Yamaha.
Recharging the eneloop Recharging the eneloop 1. Connect the unit to your computer. • Be sure to insert and recharge the eneloop. Do not attempt to recharge alkaline batteries. Otherwise, the battery liquid may leak and damage the unit. • Recharge the eneloop at an ambient temperature between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius (41 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit). Before recharging the eneloop • Make sure that the BATTERY SETTING is set to “eneloop.
Connecting to a Computer Note: · Recharging takes approximately 90 minutes. · The recharging time is an approximate value based on a full recharge of a fully drained eneloop battery. The recharging time will vary depending on the power left in the battery and the ambient temperature. · You can recharge the eneloop during data transfer. However, depending on how you use the unit, the battery may be exhausted more quickly. The recharging operation may not start for one of the following reasons.
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