Yamaha POCKETRAK 2G Owner's Manual
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1. Connecting to a Computer Step1 Installing Cubase Al 4 N IMPORTANT Since the End User Software License Agreement EUSLA shown on your PC display in your installing the DAW software is replaced by the agreement at the end of this section you should disregard the EUSLA Read the Software License Agreement at the end of this section carefully and install the software if you agree to it 1 Start the computer and log on to the Admin istrator account 2 Insert the included DVD ROM into the com puter s DVD ROM drive 3 Double click on the CubaseAl4 msi icon the Cubase AI 4 for Windows folder for Windows users or double click the CubaseAl4 mpkg in the Cubase Al 4 for MacOS X for Macintosh users Follow the on screen instructions to install the Cubase Al 4 software POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual 29 Connecting to a Computer Note In order to have continuous use of Cubase Al 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 con nected 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 Connecting the unit to your computer Connect the unit directly to your computer using the2. Microphone sensitivity External recording mode MIC LINE Playback Lock Release Timer Alarm File number Total file number Information display Time Message Mode etc Security setting On Off S folder only Folder A B C D S L M POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual Adjusting the direction of the built in microphones Tilt up You can adjust the direction of the built in micro phones For example if you place the unit on a table to record you can tilt the mic up to avoid noise from the table top Adjust the direction of the mic to suit the recording circumstances Note _ Do not adjust the microphone angle during record ing Otherwise undesirable handling noise will be recorded Inserting a battery A Turn the power off before you replace the bat tery he Install one eneloop supplied or AAA LRO3 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 ALKA LINE for the BATTERY SETTING Starting Up Battery indicator Check the battery indicator on the LCD screen to determine the remaining battery power Ill Good condition Weak battery _ Exhausted battery Recharge the eneloop page 37 or replace the battery with a new alkaline battery If you keep using the recorder without recharging the eneloop or replacing the battery the
3. 09 618511 NORWAY Norsk filial av Yamaha Scandinavia AB Grini N ringspark 1 N 1345 ster s Norway Tel 67 16 77 70 ICELAND Skifan HF Skeifan 17 P O Box 8120 IS 128 Reykjavik Iceland Tel 525 5000 RUSSIA Yamaha Music Russia Office 4015 entrance 2 21 5 Kuznetskii Most street Moscow 107996 Russia Tel 495 626 0660 OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH Siemensstrafe 22 34 25462 Rellingen Germany Tel 49 4101 3030 HEAD OFFICE Yamaha Corporation Pro Audio amp Digital Musical Instrument Division Nakazawa cho 10 1 Naka ku Hamamatsu Japan 430 8650 Tel 81 53 460 2441 Yamaha Web Site English only http www yamahasynth com Yamaha Manual Library http www yamaha co jp manual U R G Pro Audio amp Digital Musical Instrument Division Yamaha Corporation 2008 Yamaha Corporation 1AJ6P1P0036 A 807IP 02B0 Printed in China
4. A 015 My Fie name ic A om My Network Files of type AI Types wav it adc aii sd2 3 v Cancel MP3 File IE 9 4 11 025 kHz 16 bits Stereo b 10 5 31232 s 122 KB T Auto Pay Note If the Import Options dialog box appears select desired options then click OK POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual 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 applica tion Copying of the software or reproduction of this manual in whole or in part by any means is expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of this manual and the software This disk is NOT for audio visual purpose Do not attempt to play the disk on an audio visual CD DVD player Doing so may result in irreparable damage to your player Forinformation about the minimum system require ments and latest info
5. YAMAHA POCKET RECORDER RPOCKETRAK c Owner s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d emploi Manual de instrucciones Manuale di istruzioni Pes ITALIANO ff ESPANOL J FRANCAIS ff DEUTSCH J ENGLISH 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 requirements Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority granted by the FCC to use the product 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 Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regu lations Part 15 for Class B digital devices Com pliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices This equipment generates uses radio fre quencies and if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices Compliance with FCC
6. trouble shooting and other information that are not explained in this owner s manual Please refer to the PDF manual for complete and detailed informa tion 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 For detailed information about connecting to your computer and the fold ers please refer to pages 23 28 In order to view the PDF files Adobe Reader must be installed in your computer Adobe Reader can be downloaded free at the following website http www adobe com POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual SPECIAL NOTICES Copying of the commercially available musical data is strictly prohibited except for your per sonal use This manual is the exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation The illustrations and displays as shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only and may appear somewhat different from those on your device Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Apple Mac and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other coun tries e EneloopO is a registered trademark of SANYO Electric Co Ltd The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trade marks of their respective companies Included Accessories USB connection cable Attaching the P
7. 23x mum when the meter indicates a mmm 6 level consistently without deflecting all the way to the right at loud sounds Quick Guide 4 Press the PAUSE REC button to start pause recording REC The REC PEAK LED lights up and record ing starts With MIC ALC ON 2 Press and hold down the MENU STOP but ton for at least two seconds to access the VOICE menu then press the gt button 3 Press the gt gt or 4 button to select MIC ALC then press the gt button 4 Press the gt gt or a button to I EPH wc select ON then press the gt NIC ALC button Ur V Hint To set the microphone sensitivity press the gt gt or ma button to select MIC SENS HIGH MIDDLE or LOW for UM MIC SENS then press the button LOW HIGH High sensitivity MIDDLE Middle sensitivity LOW Low sensitivity POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual ses 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 ing EPs we File number Elapsed m i Total fil recording time omo2s K be o Doa number Remaining 15h29m06s_ recording time Note With some files the elapsed recording time dis played on the LCD may differ from the actual elapsed time POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual Stopping recording Press the MENU STOP button Pausing recording Press th
8. actual playing time You may be unable to play certain MP3 WMA files on this unit Changing playback speed Use the Playback speed control gt switch to change the playback speed SLOW NORMAL FAST PLAY SPEED SLOW Slow speed playback NORMAL Normal speed playback FAST Fast speed playback Note This function may not work with some files POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual Quick Guide Deleting A 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 DEL 3 Press the gt gt 4 button to select FILE then press the gt button 4 Press the gt gt or 4 button to select the file to be deleted then press the gt button 5 Press the gt gt or a button to select YES then press the gt button The selected file is deleted POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual Epro MIC ic i FILE DELETE PLEASE SELECT FILE i 1 MIC 3 5 FILE DELETE CANCEL YES V Hint To delete all files in the selected folder press the gt or 444 button to select FOLDER instead of FILE in step 3 then select the folder to be deleted Note After you delete a file the subsequent files will be renumbered automatically For example if you delete File 2 from a set of Files 1 2 and 3 then File 3 will be renumbered as File 2 Comput
9. by a copy of the receipt Yamaha s entire liability and your exclusive remedy will be replacement of the defective media if it is returned to Yamaha or an authorized Yamaha dealer within fourteen days with a copy of the receipt Yamaha is not responsible for replacing media damaged by accident abuse or misapplication TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMIT TED BY LAW YAMAHA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRAN TIES ON THE TANGIBLE MEDIA INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICU LAR PURPOSE 5 DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY ON SOFTWARE You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the SOFTWARE is at your sole risk The SOFTWARE and related documentation are pro vided AS IS and without warranty of any kind NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT YAMAHA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AS TO THE SOFTWARE EXPRESS AND IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRAN TIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS SPECIFICALLY POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual BUT WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING YAMAHA DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE OR THAT DEFECTS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE COR RECTED 6 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY YAMAHA S ENTIRE OBLIGATION HEREUNDER SHALL BE TO PERMIT USE OF THE SOFTWARE UNDER THE TERMS HEREOF IN NO EVENT SHALL YAM
10. for further information Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union hese symbols are only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard these items please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal Note for the battery symbol bottom two symbol examples his symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual Controls 004002 UwN Built in microphones L R REC PEAK LED External stereo microphone Line socket 49 Skip Search button gt gt Play Select button gt Skip Search button m 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 Q Power Hold switch POWER HOLD Playback speed control switch PLAY SPEED Battery compartment lid USB terminal slide switch USB terminal cover may be rotated USB terminal POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual 2 Zz wi Starting Up LCD screen 14 12 3 45678 9 S LINE TY W an Vist AED 10 1511 0 025 12 Repeat Random 5 second replay ONE ALL RND 5SEC Battery indicator Battery setting e eneloop A Alkaline Recording mode XHQ HQ SP LP PCM VAS Voice activated system
11. 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 Track list Inspector POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual 5 Go to File menu Import gt Audio File My Computer When the following window appears select Removable Disk then click Open Import Audio Look int 30 My Computer ot ff Floppy a een c MyRecent DVD CD RW Drive D ouments SP E PE F r Desktop My Documents My Computer My Network Files of type Al Types wav aif sd2 mp3 r Cancel pug 1 Auto Play Note The screen shots are of Windows XP The screen might look different if you are using a different OS Connecting to a Computer 6 Select an audio file to import from the folder 7 To save the project file select Save from the then click Open File menu then enter a file name before actually saving the file Import Audio H WOICEM E f ae oon Save your project file frequently to avoid losing D Bic As a large amount of unsaved data in case a prob A 017 My Recent lic A ois lem occurs Documents amp c A 019 i amp Ic A 020 Aica iss V Hint elie ato For further instructions such as adding effects or mix 00 ec A ing refer to the PDF manual provided with the soft ware
12. A XXX file num ber WAV The same naming rule applies to the B C and D folders Each of the A B C D and S folders accommo dates up to 99 files You can play back only the files in the VOICE folder that comply with the file naming rules for folders A through D For example if you move file IC B 001 MP3 from the B folder to the A folder you will be unable to play the file Also keep in mind that if you change the name of a file you will be unable to play the file on the unit MUSIC folder This folder stores files transferred from your computer 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 sub folder inside the MUSIC folder You can create sub folders inside the MUSIC folder and move files to those sub folders DATA and DATA 5 folders These folders store data files Excel Word etc as a Removable Disk The system displays the DATA 5 folder if the secu rity lock has been canceled Connecting to a Computer Manual folder This folder stores the PDF manual files in each of the language folders English German French Spanish Italian Russian Each of the language folders contains the owner s manual supplied and the reference manual PDF only n order to view the PDF files Adobe Reader must be in
13. AHA BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY DIRECT INDI RECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EXPENSES LOST PROFITS LOST DATA OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE EVEN IF YAMAHA OR AN AUTHORIZED DEALER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES In no event shall Yamaha s total lia bility to you for all damages losses and causes of action whether in contract tort or otherwise exceed the amount paid for the SOFT WARE 7 GENERAL This Agreement shall be interpreted according to and governed by Japanese law without reference to principles of conflict of laws Any dispute or procedure shall be heard before the Tokyo District Court in Japan If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any portion of this Agreement to be unenforceable the remainder of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect 8 COMPLETE AGREEMENT This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to use of the SOFTWARE and any accompanying written materials and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understand ings or agreements written or oral regarding the subject matter of this Agreement No amendment or revision of this Agreement will be binding unless in writing and signed by a fully authorized representa tive of Yamaha Recharging the eneloop AN Be sure to insert and recharge the eneloop
14. D LIECHTENSTEIN Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH Branch Switzerland Seefeldstrasse 94 8008 Z rich Switzerland Tel 01 383 3990 SY45 AUSTRIA Yamaha Music Central Eurpe GmbH Branch Austria Schleiergasse 20 A 1100 Wien Austria Tel 01 60203900 CZECH REPUBLIC SLOVAKIA HUNGARY SLOVENIA Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH Branch Austria CEE Department Schleiergasse 20 A 1100 Wien Austria Tel 01 602039025 POLAND Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH Sp z Oddzial w Polsce ul 17 Stycznia 56 PL 02 146 Warszawa Poland Tel 022 868 07 57 THE NETHERLANDS BELGIUM LUXEMBOURG Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH Branch Benelux Clarissenhof 5 b 4133 AB Vianen The Netherlands Tel 0347 358 040 FRANCE Yamaha Musique France BP 70 77312 Marne la Vall e Cedex 2 France Tel 01 64 61 4000 ITALY Yamaha Musica Italia S P A Combo Division Viale Italia 88 20020 Lainate Milano Italy Tel 02 935 771 SPAIN PORTUGAL Yamaha M sica Ib rica S A Ctra de la Coruna km 17 200 28230 Las Rozas Madrid Spain Tel 91 639 8888 GREECE Philippos Nakas S A The Music House 147 Skiathou Street 112 55 Athens Greece Tel 01 228 2160 SWEDEN Yamaha Scandinavia AB J A Wettergrens Gata 1 Box 30053 S 400 43 G teborg Sweden Tel 031 89 34 00 DENMARK YS Copenhagen Liaison Office Generatorvej 6A DK 2730 Herlev Denmark Tel 44 92 49 00 FINLAND F Musiikki Oy Kluuvikatu 6 P O Box 260 SF 00101 Helsinki Finland Tel
15. Do not attempt to recharge alkaline batteries Oth erwise 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 Note To set to eneloop press and hold down the MENU STOP button for at least two seconds to access the COMMON menu then select eneloop for the BATTERY SETTING Be sure to close the battery cover before you start recharging Connecting to a Computer Recharging the eneloop 1 Connect the unit to your computer page 23 2 While the LCD screen on the recorder indicates that the unit is connected to the computer press the gt gt button for at least two seconds The REC PEAK LED lights up and recharging starts When the battery is recharging the battery indica tor on the LCD screen changes in the following sequence ef 9 I3 rm LIII When recharging is complete the REC PEAK LED turns off POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual se Connecting to a Computer Note Recharging takes approximately 90 minutes The recharging time is an approximate value based on full recharge of a fully drained eneloop battery The recharging time will vary depending on the power left in the battery and the ambient tempera ture You can recharge the eneloop during data transfer
16. However depending on how you use the unit the battery may be exhausted more quickly A The battery may become warm during recharge but this is normal The battery life has come to an end if the battery is exhausted relatively quickly even after being fully recharged POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual The recharging operation may not start for one of the following reasons In such cases a crossed out battery icon will appear e non eneloop battery has been loaded There is no battery in the unit The unit is overheated 59 ta 3 Disconnect the unit from your computer page 25 Canceling the recharge operation To cancel the recharge operation press the gt gt button for at least two seconds while recharging For details of products please contact your nearest Yamaha representative or the authorized distributor listed below NORTH AMERICA CANADA Yamaha Canada Music Ltd 135 Milner Avenue Scarborough Ontario MIS 3R1 Canada Tel 416 298 1311 U S A Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Ave Buena Park Calif 90620 U S A Tel 714 522 9011 EUROPE THE UNITED KINGDOM Yamaha Music U K Ltd Sherbourne Drive Tilbrook Milton Keynes MK7 8BL England Tel 01908 366700 IRELAND Danfay Ltd 61D Sallynoggin Road Dun Laoghaire Co Dublin Tel 01 2859177 GERMANY Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH Siemensstrafe 22 34 25462 Rellingen Germany Tel 04101 3030 SWITZERLAN
17. OF AMERICA POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual About WMDRM 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 Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology WMDRM to protect their intellectual property including copyrights This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRM protected content If the WMDRM software fails to protect the content content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the software s ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protected content Revocation does not affect unprotected content When you download licenses for protected content you agree that Microsoft may include a revocation list with the licenses Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDRM to access their content If you decline an upgrade you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual About MP3 Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right to distribute content created with this product in revenue generating broad cast systems terrestrial satellite cable and or other distribution channels streaming applica tions via Internet intranets and or other net works other content distribution systems pay audio or audio on demand applications and the like or on physical media compact discs digital versatile d
18. USB terminal page 23 POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual Step3 Importing audio data to Cubase AI 4 1 Launch Cubase Al 4 Windows Click start gt All Program Steinberg Cubase Al 4 gt Cubase Al 4 to launch the pro gram Note _ If the ASIO Multimedia dialog window appears click Yes Macintosh Double click the Application Cubase AI 4 Note _ If you specified a file destination when installing the Cubase Al 4 software launch the application from that location Create a Cubase Al 4 shortcut or alias on your desktop so you can easily launch the program when required 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 New Project Track Recorder CA14 Mastering Setup CAI4 Podcasting default Note Cubase Al 4 data is stored as a project file Connecting to a Computer 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 Mixer window Transport panel POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual Connecting to a Computer 4 Click in the track list the area in which the track names are displayed to select a
19. able treaty provi sions Yamaha has acquired the sublicense right to license you to use the SOFTWARE While you are entitled to claim ownership of the data created with the use of SOFTWARE the SOFTWARE will continue to be protected under relevant copyrights You may use the SOFTWARE on a single computer You may make one copy of the SOFTWARE in machine readable form for backup purposes only if the SOFTWARE is on media where such backup copy is permitted On the backup copy you must reproduce Yamaha s copyright notice and any other propri etary legends that were on the original copy of the SOFTWARE You may permanently transfer to a third party all your rights in the SOFTWARE only when you transfer this product together provided that you do not retain any copies and the recipient reads and agrees to the terms of this Agreement 2 RESTRICTIONS You may not engage in reverse engineering disassembly decom pilation or otherwise deriving a source code form of the SOFT WARE by any method whatsoever You may not reproduce modify change rent lease or distribute the SOFTWARE in whole or in part or create derivative works of the SOFTWARE You may not electronically transmit the SOFTWARE from one computer to another or share the SOFTWARE in a network with other computers You may not use the SOFTWARE to distribute illegal data or data that violates public policy You may not initiate services based on the use of the SOFTWARE
20. aha Pocketrak USB Device is in the list then select USB Mass Storage Device and click OK 5 Disconnect the unit from your computer Connecting to a Computer The screens the menu items and buttons dis played 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 Win dows XP POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual Connecting to a Computer About the folder in Remov able Disk When you connect the recorder to your com puter Removable Disk icons will appear in the My Computer directory folder in Windows fit Removable Disk E O Edit Favorites Tools 5 5 Search 2 Folders C My Documents amp 9 wy Computer BB 3 Floppy Hw XPMULTL C 89 12 DVD CD RW Drive 0 8 lt Removable Disk Er ALARM DATA D une 2 Manual E S F 9 Removable Disk G DATA 5 C3 voice 5 E Control Panel The system displays two removable disks if the security lock has been canceled POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual 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
21. damp or we conditions or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings If any liquid such as water seeps into the device turn off the power immediately Then have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel If you notice any abnormality e fthis device should be dropped or damaged immediately turn off the ower switch and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel Handling caution Do not operate the device or use headphones earphones while driving car or riding a motorcycle or a bicycle since this could result in a Serious accident CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others or damage to the device or other property These precautions include but are not limited to the following Location Before moving the device remove all connected cables Do not expose the device to excessive dust or vibrations or extreme cold or heat such as in direct sunlight near a heater or in a car during he day to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to he internal components Do not place the device in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over Handling caution Do not use the device or headphones earphones for a long period of ime at a high or uncomfortable volume level since this can cause ermanent hearing loss If you experience any hearin
22. e PAUSE REC button Press it again to resume recording Inserting index marks edu F MIC m Ep LI 1 1 Om00s REC REMAIN TIME 15h28m08s 4 4 B Om22s DDR FKUSE CC 15h28m48s You can insert index marks only in the files in the VOICE folder To insert an index mark press the FOLDER INDEX button during recording INDEX SETTING 1 32 appears briefly and record ing continues Note You can insert up to 32 index marks in each file If you try to enter additional index marks INDEX FULL appears briefly on the display You can delete all index marks as a group but you cannot delete individual index marks Playback 1 Press the FOLDER INDEX button to select a folder A B C D Lor M 2 Press the gt gt or 4 button to select a file 3 Press the gt button Playback begins Elapsed playing time a Total playing time Stopping playback Press the MENU STOP button Press the gt button to resume play back 1 5 1 01025 C CCCPLA02 Om08s m Ep 1 2 4 Om00s REC REMAIN TIME 15h00m02s mpeg r7 File number 1 Total file number mh Epro F MIC 4 5 2m52s REC REMAIN TIME 14h57m10s Quick Guide 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
23. e insulation impair the safety mechanism or ignite the electrolyte causing ignition or explosion 5 5 2 3 POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual 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 Insert the battery as instructed Always make sure the battery is inserted in conformity with the polarity markings Failure to do so might cause abnormal chemical reaction when recharging or could cause abnormal electric current flow in the battery resulting in fire explosion leakage or ejection of the electrolyte or overheating in use A WARNING e Do not remove the battery while the unit is in use Do not remove the battery while the unit is being used Doing so could corrupt the data or cause malfunctions Do not leave the battery installed for an extended time If the battery runs out or if the device is not to be used for a long time about one week remove the battery from the device and keep it in a dry and cool place to prevent possible leakage of the battery fluid 5 5 3 3 CAUTION Precautions Check the battery capacity before recording or deleting recorded material If the remaining battery capacity indication should run low during recording immediately stop recordin
24. ents sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations For France the included earphones has been tested to comply with the Sound Pressure Level requirement laid down in F EN 50332 1 2000 standard as required by French Article L 5232 1 aximum output voltage 150 mV Wide band characteristic voltage for the included earphones 75 mV or higher P Dd Cd Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries hese symbols on the products packaging and or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste For proper treatment recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002 96 EC and 2006 66 EC By disposing of these products and batteries correctly you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and he environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries please contact your local municipality your waste disposal service or the oint of sale where you purchased the items For business users in the European Union f you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment please contact your dealer or supplier
25. er system requirements Windows Computer Windows based computer with built in USB interface OS Windows Vista 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 Note For latest information about the minimum system requirements check the web site below lt http www yamahasynth com gt Connecting the unit to your computer You can connect the USB terminal on the recorder directly to a USB connector on your computer Open the USB terminal cover on the recorder use the USB terminal slide switch to extend the USB terminal then insert the extended USB terminal in the correct orientation into a USB connector on your computer Do not apply force to the terminal Otherwise it may break If necessary use the supplied USB cable Take note of the orientation of the terminal POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual Connecting to a Computer Precautions when using the USB ter minal When connecting the USB terminal to the com puter 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 N CAUTION Before connecting the USB terminal t
26. f the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference nd Responsible Party Address Telephone Type of Equipment Model Name 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada This applies only to products distributed by FCC DoC YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Canada class B Music Ltd Ceci ne s applique qu aux produits distribu s par Yamaha Canada Musique Lt e IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below Model Serial No The serial number is located inside the battery compartment of the unit Retain this Owner s Manual in a safe place for future reference This applies only to products distributed Ser No by YAMAHA CORPORATION
27. g and recharge the battery or install a fresh battery If the battery becomes exhausted during deletion it will be impossible to delete the recorded material AN CAUTION for eneloop Rechargeahle Ni MH Battery Charge before use the eneloop battery becomes exhausted you must charge it before use The battery may become warm during charging but his is not a malfunction Do not recharge conventional alkaline batteries When charging the battery outside this product use a charger that supports eneloop batteries and observe the instructions given in he owners manual for your charger If the battery fluid leaks the battery does leak avoid contact with the leaked fluid If the battery fluid should come in contact with your eyes mouth skin or clothes wash immediately with water and consult a doctor Battery fluid is corrosive and may possibly cause loss of sight or chemical burns Also if your skin should become inflamed when contacted by battery fluid consult a doctor 11 POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual es 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 compon
28. g environment page 18 POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual Direct recording from CD player LINE input You can connect the unit to a CD player or MD player and record music to the unit See PDF reference manual Audio file MP3 WMA playback function You can transfer audio files from a computer to the unit and enjoy using the unit as a music player See PDF reference manual Security function The security function enables you to lock impor tant audio files or data using a passcode See PDF reference manual Direct and speedy USB connection USB 2 0 to a computer page 23 Built in USB connector A built in USB connector lets you use the unit to store business documents as well as presentation materials PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Please keep this manual a safe place for future reference N 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 Do not open Do not open the device or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way The device contains no user serviceable parts If it should appear to be malfunctioning discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel Water warning Do not expose the device to rain use it near water or in
29. g loss or ringing in he ears consult a physician Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy objects on it and avoid use excessive force on the buttons switches or connectors Saving data Saved data may be lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation To rotect against data loss we recommend that you save important data to an external device such as a computer 5 5 1 3 POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual 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 e Ifyou 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 If you continue operating the unit it could cause battery fire explosion electrolyte blowout or smoke If a leaking battery is Close to a source of flame the battery electrolyte could catch fire resulting in battery fire explosion electrolyte blowout or smoke AN DANGER for eneloop Rechargeable Ni MH Battery e Use only an eneloop battery Do not use any rechargeable battery other than an eneloop battery For your safety do not use imitation or counterfeit rechargeable batteries Use of batteries other than enelo
30. iscs semiconductor chips hard drives memory cards and the like An independent license for such use is required For details please visit http mp3licensing com MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson EH Congratulations 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 Al 4 soft ware 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 Table of Contents Included Accessories Hold function Main Features Adjusting the volume Quick Guide Recording Starting Up Playback Controls Deleting Precautions LCD screen Adjusting the direction of the built in microphones Tilt up Inserting a battery Connecting to a Computer Connecting the unit to your computer Disconnecting the unit from your computer About the folder in Removable Disk Basic Operations About Cubase Al 4 Selecting a menu item About the accessory disk Using the headphones SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Turning the power on or off Recharging the eneloop 5 POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual ses About the PDF manual The flash memory of the unit contains the POCKET RAK 2G Reference Manual PDF which provides advanced feature of the POCKETRAK 2G
31. menu also includes the PDF manual and other information on the software Connecting to a Computer ATTENTION SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE YOU ARE ONLY PERMITTED USE THIS SOFTWARE PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT IS BETWEEN YOU AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR LEGAL ENTITY AND YAMAHA CORPORATION YAMAHA BY BREAKING THE SEAL OF THIS PACKAGE YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS DO NOT INSTALL COPY OR OTHERWISE USE THIS SOFTWARE THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES YOUR USE CONDITIONS ABOUT THE DAW SOFTWARE OF STEINBERG MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES GMBH STEINBERG WHICH IS BUNDLED WITH THIS PRODUCT SINCE THE END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT EUSLA SHOWN ON YOUR PC DISPLAY IN YOUR INSTALLING THE DAW SOFTWARE IS REPLACED BY THIS AGREEMENT YOU SHOULD DISREGARD THE EUSLA THAT IS IN THE INSTALLING PROCESS YOU SHOULD SELECT AGREE WITH THE EUSLA WITHOUT YOUR JUDGMENT THERETO SO AS TO PROCEED TO THE NEXT PAGE 1 GRANT OF LICENSE AND COPYRIGHT Yamaha hereby grants you the right to use one copy of the software program s and data SOFTWARE accompanying this Agreement The term SOFTWARE shall encompass any updates to the accompany ing software and data The SOFTWARE is owned by STEINBERG and is protected by relevant copyright laws and all applic
32. o the com puter exit from any power saving mode of the computer such as suspended sleep standby Execute the following before turning the power to the unit on off or plugging unplugging the USB terminal Make sure that no read or write operations are in progress Safely remove the unit from the computer after closing all windows that accessed the unit POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual While the unit is connected to the computer you should wait for six seconds or more between these operations 1 when turning the power of the unit off then on again or 2 when alter nately plugging unplugging the USB terminal Note _ When you connect the recorder to the computer for the first time some computers may not immedi ately recognize the unit as a Removable Disk In this case disconnect the unit and reconnect it again While the unit is connected to the computer the unit will operate without consuming battery power Disconnecting the unit from your computer A Before disconnecting the unit from your com puter make sure that no data is being trans ferred 1 Right click the device icon on the taskbar at the bottom right of the Windows screen to pop up the menu option Safely Remove Hardware If the icon is not displayed refer to Windows Help N Click Safely Remove Hardware Safely Remove Hardware v 12 44PM 3 Select USB Mass Storage Device and click Stop 4 Make sure that Yam
33. ocketrak soft case to a tripod Screw the tripod attachment into the threaded socket on the Pocketrack soft case 2 wi DVD ROM Note _ No tripod is included It is an optional accessory Owner s Manual this document The diameter of the mounting hole is 1 4 inch Eneloop Rechargeable Ni MH Battery 6 35mm Soft case with threaded tripod socket Using the included microphone stand adapter you Microphone stand adapter can attach the soft case to a microphone stand the diameter of adapter thread is 3 8 inches or 9 525 POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual se 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 LRO3 HP16 alkaline battery allows up to about 25 hours of stereo recording in SP mode with LED for recording and backlight turned OFF Cubase Al 4 DAW Software DVD ROM included Cubase AI4 lets you enjoy recording editing and mixing audio data page 29 Direction adjustment tilt up for built in microphones The direction of the built in microphones can be adjusted depending on the situation page 14 Auto Level Control MIC ALC Auto Level Control function helps you to adjust the sensitivity of the microphones in response to the recordin
34. op might cause battery fire explosion and fluid leakage resulting in fire injuries chemical burns or environmental pollution Recharge the battery only in this product or the specified charger Charging the battery in any other charger may cause excessive or abnormal current flow during charging producing abnormal chemical reactions within the battery that could cause ignition explosion electrolyte leakage or overheating Stop charging if charging does not end even though the specified charging time is exceeded If you continue charging the battery it may ignite explode leak electrolyte or overheat AN DANGER for eneloop Rechargeable Ni MH Battery AN WARNING for AAA LRO3 HP16 Alkaline Battery Do not deform disassemble or modify the battery Any modifications such as deformation disassembly or soldering directly to the battery terminals may cause ignition explosion and leakage or ejection of the electrolyte e Do not allow a wire to connect the positive and negative terminals and do not carry or store the battery together with metallic objects such as a necklaces or hairpins Doing so may short circuit the battery causing excessive current to flow and possibly resulting in ignition explosion and leakage or ejection of the electrolyte This may also cause the wire or necklace to heat up e Do not throw the battery into a fire heat it or expose it to the sunlight for a long time Doing so may melt th
35. recorder will display the message LOW BATTERY PLEASE CHARGE A BATTERY or LOW BATTERY The LCD screen will then go dark V Hint When you turn on the power to the recorder for the first time after purchase set the date and time To do so press and hold down the MENU STOP button for at least two seconds to access the COMMON menu then use the DATE amp TIME settings Note _ Dispose of all used batteries safely in accordance with all applicable laws POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual 15 Selecting a menu item MENU Press and hold down the MENU STOP STOP button for at least two sec onds Press the gt gt or button Moves the cursor highlight up down Press the button Selects the menu item Canceling the operation or return to the previ ous 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 POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual Turning the power on or off Set the POWER HOLD switch to ON the right gt HELLO appears briefly on the dis play and the power turns on and then the last selected file number appears Resume function OFF POWER ON um 2 LI n 0 0 Om00s REC REMAIN TIME 17h47m02s Set the POWER HOLD switch to the left SEE YOU appears on the display and the power turns off Auto power off function f you leave
36. recording level will be adjusted automatically to suit the volume level of the source such as musical practices or meetings page 19 This function is turned off by default POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual V 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 to enter the recording gt STANDBY c standby mode BMMM alll 3 Press the gt gt or button to adjust the microphone sensi tivity while checking the level meter Bll The microphone sensitivity can be adjusted to 31 levels Level 0 to level 30 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 m 7 very slightly raise the micro ane phone sensitivity by pressing the gt gt button so that the level H meter will move moderately to the right If the sensitivity level is high ys If the level meter frequently ENIAC moves all the way to the right iT and the REC PEAK LED lights up recorded sounds may be Oy distorted Press the button to lower the microphone sensitivity If the sensitivity level is optimum pies zu The microphone sensitivity is opti Leva
37. regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations If this product is found to be the source of interference which can be determined by turning the unit DFF and ON please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference Utilize power outlets that are on different branch circuit breaker or fuse circuits or install AC line fil ter s In the case of radio or TV interference relocate reorient the antenna If the antenna lead in is 300 ohm ribbon lead change the lead in to co axial type cable If these corrective measures do not produce satis factory results please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product If you can not locate the appropriate retailer please con tact Yamaha Corporation of America Electronic Service Division 6600 Orangethorpe Ave Buena Park CA90620 The above statements apply ONLY to those prod ucts distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual class B COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Ave Buena Park Calif 90620 714 522 9011 POCKET RECORDER POCKETRAK 2G This device complies with Part 15 o
38. rmation of the software in the disk check the web site below http www yamahasynth com Note that Yamaha does not offer technical support for the DAW software in the accessory disk POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual About the DAW software in the accessory disk The accessory disk contains DAW software both for Windows and Macintosh N OTE Make sure to install DAW software under the Administrator account In order to have continuous use of the DAW software in the acces sory disk 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 Reg ister Now button shown when the software is started then fill in all required fields for registration If you do not register the soft ware you will be unable to use it after a limited period of time expires If you are using a Macintosh computer double click the file to start installation For information about the minimum system require ments and latest information on the software in the disk check the web site below lt http www yamahasynth com gt About software support Support for the DAW software in the accessory disk is provided by Steinberg on its website at the following address http www steinberg net You can visit the Steinberg site also via the Help menu of the included DAW software The Help
39. stalled in your computer page 6 Note ___ If you format the unit the Manual folder will be deleted You can download the latest PDF manual files from the following Yamaha web site http www yamaha co jp manual ALARM folder This folder stores MP3 WMA files excluding DRM contents that can be played as an alarm e f the ALARM folder is empty a beep will be used as the alarm Only one file can be used as an alarm at a time POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual Connecting to a Computer LINE folder This folder stores files recorded from external devices e 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 POCKETRAK 2 Owner s Manual About Cubase Al 4 The included DVD ROM contains Cubase Al 4 DAW software that enables you to record edit and mix audio data This section explains how to install Cubase Al 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 Al 4 software For information about the minimum system requirements and latest information of the software in the disk check the web site below lt http www yamahasynth com gt Also read the About the accessory disk on page 34 before installing Cubase Al 4
40. the unit turned on for 15 minutes without using it the unit will automatically turn off f you leave the unit turned on with a recording paused for more than 15 minutes the unit will turn off the power after it creates the recorded file 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 C The Hold function is engaged a HOLD f an operation button is pressed while the Hold function is engaged HOLD ON will appear on the display and nothing else will happen I rem HOLD ON Set the POWER HOLD switch to the right HOLD OFF appears on the display and the Hold function is disengaged f operation playback or recording is finished while the Hold function is engaged the unit automatically shuts down Basic Operations Adjusting the volume VOL Press the VOL or button The volume level appears on the display VOLUME 0 to VOLUME 20 POCKETRAK 2G Owner s Manual Recording A Do not remove the battery during recording You can adjust the direction of the built in micro phones to suit your recording situation page 14 1 Press the FOLDER INDEX button to select a F MIC 0 0 Om00s folder A B C D or S FOLDER INDEX REC REMAIN TIME 15h29m08s With the ALC Auto Level Control function page 8 turned on the
41. without permission by Yamaha Corporation Copyrighted data including but not limited to MIDI data for songs obtained by means of the SOFTWARE are subject to the following restrictions which you must observe Data received by means of the SOFTWARE may not be used for any commercial purposes without permission of the copyright owner Data received by means of the SOFTWARE may not be duplicated transferred or distributed or played back or performed for listen ers in public without permission of the copyright owner POCKETRAK 2 Owner s Manual 35 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 Upon such termination you must immediately destroy the licensed SOFTWARE any accompanying written documents and all copies thereof 4 LIMITED WARRANTY ON MEDIA As to SOFTWARE sold on tangible media Yamaha warrants that the tangible media on which the SOFTWARE is recorded will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of fourteen 14 days from the date of receipt as evidenced
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