POCKET RECORDER POCKETRAK 2G Reference Manual EN
Table of Contents Table of Contents Starting Up ..................................... 4 Playback ........................................18 Controls ............................................................. 4 Inserting a battery ............................................ 5 Stopping playback................................................ 18 Changing playback speed..................................... 18 Fast forward playback........................................... 18 Fast reverse playback ....
Table of Contents Connecting to a Computer ........... 35 Using the unit as a music player ....43 Computer system requirements ........................... 35 Recording music files ............................................ 43 Connecting the unit to your computer .......... 35 Ripping CDs (transferring music files to your computer)........................................................ 43 About the USB connection ................................... 35 Precautions when using the USB terminal .......
Starting Up Starting Up Controls 1 Built-in microphones (L, R) 2 REC/PEAK LED 3 External stereo microphone/Line socket ( ) 9 4 Skip/Search button (Y) 10 5 Play/Select button (W) 11 6 Skip/Search button (T) 12 7 Volume buttons (VOL +, –) 13 8 Folder/Index button (FOLDER/ INDEX) 9 LCD screen 10 Delete button (DEL) 11 Pause/Record button (PAUSE/REC) 12 Menu/Stop button (MENU/STOP) 13 Speaker 14 Headphones socket ( ) 15 Power/Hold switch (POWER/HOLD) 16 Playback speed control switch (PLAY SPEED) 17 Battery com
Starting Up Adjusting the direction of the built-in microphones (Tilt up) You can adjust the direction of the built-in microphones. 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 recording. Otherwise, undesirable handling noise will be recorded. Inserting a battery Turn the power off before you replace the battery.
Basic Operations 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 matically. socket.
Basic Operations 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. • If an operation button is pressed while the Hold function is engaged, “HOLD ON” will appear on the display and nothing else will happen. Set the POWER/HOLD switch to the right. “HOLD OFF” appears on the display and the Hold function is disengaged.
Basic Operations 6. Press the MENU/STOP button twice to exit from the menu setting mode. The date and time settings are complete. Note: · Calendar settings may be lost if the battery is removed for longer than 10 minutes. If so, reset the calendar settings. · The time display might become slightly inaccurate if the unit is used for an extended period of time. If this happens, reset the calendar settings.
Recording Recording Recording time The recording time differs depending on the recording mode, as shown below. Recording time (approx.) Recording mode PUBLIC AREA (A, B, C and D folder) SECURITY AREA (S folder) PCM: Pulse Code Modulation (stereo) 2hr. 50 min. 10 min. XHQ: Extra high-quality (stereo) 25 hr. 20 min. 2 hr. 15 min. HQ: High-quality (stereo) 63 hr. 20 min. 4 hr. 35 min. SP: Standard (stereo) 126 hr. 9 hr. 15 min. LP: Long (monaural) 253 hr. 18 hr. 30 min.
Recording Starting recording Do not remove the battery during recording. You can adjust the direction of the built-in microphones to suit your recording situation (page 5). 1. Press the FOLDER/INDEX button to select a folder (A, B, C, D or S). Hint: The A, B, C, D and S folders store audio files (such as a conversation, for example) recorded via the recorder’s microphones. The L folder stores music recorded from a connected external device, such as a CD player.
Recording Hint: The recording LED can be turned off (page 33). You can monitor audio that is currently being recorded by listening through headphones (supplied) that you connect to the unit. Use the VOL + or – button to adjust the monitoring level. Stopping recording Press the MENU/STOP button. Pausing recording Press the PAUSE/REC button. Press it again to resume recording. Inserting index marks You can insert index marks only in the files in the VOICE folder.
Recording Setting the Auto Level Control (MIC ALC) About Auto Level Control (MIC ALC) Auto Level Control is a function that automatically maintains the recording volume close to a specified level during recording under various recording environments. The function maintains a consistent recording level by recording loud sounds at lower levels and quiet sounds at higher levels. As a result, files recorded with this function will play at a comfortable level, with no clipping noise or distortion.
Recording Selecting the microphone sensitivity With MIC ALC “ON”: 1. While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU/STOP button for at least two (2) seconds. 2. 3. Press the Y or T button to select “VOICE”, then press the W button. 4. Press the Y or T button to select “HIGH”, “MIDDLE” or “LOW”, then press the W button. HIGH: High sensitivity MIDDLE: Middle sensitivity LOW: Low sensitivity 5. Press the MENU/STOP button twice to exit from the menu setting mode.
Recording 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 moderatley 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.
Recording VAS (Voice Activated System) recording When the VAS recording function is turned on, and if the unit is in recording pause mode, the unit will automatically start to record as soon as it detects audio at a level above a certain threshold. The unit will pause recording when the detected audio level falls below the threshold. Note: · VAS recording is available only when MIC ALC is set to ON. 1. While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU/STOP button for at least two (2) seconds. 2. 3.
Recording Recording from external audio devices 1. Use an audio cable to connect the stereo microphone socket ( the headphones socket on the external autio device. To stereo microphone socket socket) to Audio device To audio output headphones socket or To LINE OUT (Recording) socket Note: · For audio cable, use a 3.5mm stereo mini plug without resistance. 2. While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU/STOP button for at least 2 seconds. 3. 4.
Recording Note: · Audio is automatically recorded in XHQ mode. · The unit can record up to 199 files in the L (Line) folder. If you attempt to record the 200th file, the recorder will indicate “FILE FULL”. · When you record to the L folder, MIC ALC is automatically set to OFF. Auto Divide function When the Auto Divide function is turned on, the unit automatically detects the silence between songs and records each song as an individual file.
Playback Playback 1. 2. Press the FOLDER/INDEX button to select a folder (A, B, C, D, L or M). 3. Press the W button. Playback begins. Press the Y or T button to select a file. File number Total file number Elapsed playing time Total playing time Stopping playback Press the MENU/STOP button. Press the W button to resume playback. Note: · A few seconds may be required to start playback of a file or an extremely large number of files.
Playback Fast reverse playback Press and hold down the T button during playback to fast reverse the file currently being played. When the beginning of the file is reached, the unit starts fast reversing from the end of the previous file. Release the Y or T button to resume normal playback. Skipping to the next or previous file Press the Y or T button while the unit is playing back or stopped. Index search If an index mark has been inserted in the file, press the Y or T button during playback.
Playback Playing back music files You must transfer music files from your computer to the M folder before playback. 1. 2. Press the FOLDER/INDEX button to select the M (MUSIC) folder. Press the Y or T button to select a desired file, then press the W button. An artist name, and the title or file name appear on the LCD, and playback begins.
Playback Creating and playing back music files from sub-folders When transferring files to the unit, you can create multiple sub-folders in the MUSIC folder into which you can copy files. Folders are created directly inside the MUSIC folder (page 41). Follow the steps below to select and play back a file in one of the sub-folders. 1. 2. Press the FOLDER/INDEX button to select the M (music) folder. Press the Y or T button to select the desired folder. Then press the W button.
Playback Repeat/Random playback This function applies to files in the M (music) or L (line) folder. 1. While the unit is stopped, press the MENU/STOP button for at least two (2) seconds. 2. 3. Press the Y or T button to select “MUSIC”, then press the W button. 4. Press the Y or T button to select the desired mode (ONE, ALL or RANDOM), then press the W button. 5. 6. Press the Y or T button to select “REPEAT”, then press the W button. OFF: No repeats ONE: Repeats only the current file.
Deleting Deleting The deleted file is not recoverable. Deleting the selected file 1. 2. Press the FOLDER/INDEX button to select a folder. 3. 4. Press the Y or T button to select “FILE”, then press the W button. 5. Press the DEL button. Press the Y or T button to select the file to be deleted, then press the W button. Press the Y or T button to select “YES”, then press the W button. The selected file is deleted. Note: · After you delete a file, the subsequent files will be renumbered automatically.
Deleting Note: · Deleting a VOICE (A, B, C, D or S) folder is not permitted if the folder contains file(s) that were not recorded in the VOICE folder. · You cannot delete any MP3/WMA files that are not stored in the playable folders. Deleting index marks 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the FOLDER/INDEX button to select a folder. 5. Press the Y or T button to select “YES”, then press the W button. All index marks in the selected file are deleted. Press the DEL button.
Using timers Using timers Set the date and time before you set any timers (page 7). Setting the alarm timer A file (or an alarm sound) can be played at a designated time. Before you program the timer, place the file to be played in the ALARM folder (page 42). A beep will sound for 10 seconds if there are no files in the ALARM folder. 1. While the unit is stopped, press the MENU/STOP button for at least two (2) seconds. 2. 3. Press the Y or T button to select “COMMON”, then press the W button. 4.
Using timers Setting the recording timer Make sure that the battery power is sufficient before you set the recording timer. You can set the unit to make a recording of a specified duration that will start automatically at a designated time. The recorded file will be created in the designated folder. 1. While the unit is stopped, press the MENU/STOP button for at least two (2) seconds. 2. 3. Press the Y or T button to select “COMMON”, then press the W button. 4.
Using timers 9. Press the MENU/STOP button twice to exit menu setting mode. 10.Turn the power off if required. Recording will start at the designated time. If timer recording does not start for one of the following reasons, a crossed timer indicator appears on the LCD as shown below. • • • • • No available recording time left. The recording folder is full. The unit is currently playing back. The unit is currently recording. The unit is in menu setting mode.
Security function Security function Be sure to write down your passcode and keep it in a safe place. If you forget the passcode, you will be unable to play or access any files in the security folder. Yamaha will be unable to decrypt or reset the passcode for you. Note: · The security function of the unit restricts playback from the S folder, but does not encrypt files. · The capacity of the security area is 128 MB.
Security function 6. Make sure that “SET” is highlighted, then press the W button. 7. Write down your passcode, then press the W button. Keep your passcode in a safe place. Turning the security lock off 1. While the unit is stopped, press the MENU/STOP button for at least two (2) seconds. 2. 3. Press the Y or T button to select “COMMON”, then press the W button. 4.
Security function Note: · Reformat the security area of the unit if you have lost your passcode. (When you format the security area, all files in the S folder are deleted, the security lock is turned off, and the passcode returns to “0000” which is the factory default.) · To lock the security folder again, turn off the power and then turn the power back on.
Setting the menu options Setting the menu options General procedure for setting menu options 1. While the unit is stopped, press the MENU/STOP button for at least two (2) seconds. The first level of the menu option hierarchy appears. 2. Press the Y or T button to select the desired option. VOICE: Settings for audio recording MUSIC: Settings for music playback COMMON: Common (global) settings 3. Press the W button. The second level of the menu option hierarchy appears. 4.
Setting the menu options VOICE menu options DIVIDE: Divides a file. You can use the Divide function to get rid of unnecessary parts and keep only those you desire. To divide a file, you must first locate the desired position (time) by playing back the file up to that position. NO: Returns to menu setting mode. YES: Divides the file at the current stop position. Note: · Once a file is divided, it cannot be joined together again. · Short files or files in the M (music) folder cannot be divided.
Setting the menu options BASS: Emphasizes the bass sound (effective only for playback through headphones). OFF: Bass function is off. ON: Bass function is on. REPEAT: Selects the repeat/random mode (page 22). COMMON menu options BEEP SOUND: Selects the beep sound. OFF: Beep sound is off. ON: Beep sound is on. DATE & TIME: Sets the date and time (page 7). BATTERY SETTING: Selects the battery type (page 5). eneloop: Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (supplied). ALKALINE : AAA/LR03/HP16 alkaline battery.
Setting the menu options AUTO POWER OFF: Enables the Auto Power Off function (page 6). OFF: The function is off. ON: The function is on. MENU MODE: Selects the menu mode. SIMPLE: Displays only the basic menu options (REC MODE, SOUND EQ, BASS, BEEP SOUND, DATE & TIME, BATTERY SETTING, VERSION and MENU MODE). EXPERT: Displays all menu options. CONTRAST: Adjusts the contrast of the LCD display. L (1) ⇔ (10) H SECURITY ON: Turns on the Security function (page 28).
Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Computer 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 Note: · For latest information about the minimum system requirements, check the web site below.
Connecting to a Computer Note: · To transfer non-DRM10 content files, select “USB2.0” mode. · To use the “for WMA DRM10” connection, you must have Windows Media Player 10 or later for Windows XP SP2, or Windows Media Player 11 or later for Windows Vista installed on your computer. Hint: DRM (Digital Rights Management) 10 is a copy-protection format designed to protect intellectual property (for example, music) from illegal copying and distribution.
Connecting to a Computer Selecting the Windows action When you connect the unit to a computer, the system displays the following window: Note: · The following description applies to the “USB2.0” mode (normal USB connection). · 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.
Connecting to a Computer Disconnecting the unit from your computer Before disconnecting the unit from your computer, make sure that no data is being transferred. Follow the steps below to disconnect. 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. 2. Click [Safely Remove Hardware]. 3. 4. Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop]. 5.
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 battery may become warm during recharge, but this is normal.
Connecting to a Computer Viewing removable disks via Explorer Starting Explorer To view removable disks via Explorer as shown in this manual, start Windows Explorer as follows: Click [start], then right-click [My Computer], and select [Explorer] from the menu that appears. Explorer will start. Do not format the internal memory from the computer. Doing so may render the unit unable to record. If you have already formatted the internal memory from the computer, format it again on the unit.
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. The system displays two removable disks if the security lock has been canceled. [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).
Connecting to a Computer [DATA] and [DATA_S] folders These folders store data files (Excel, Word, etc.) as a Removable Disk. The system displays the DATA_S folder if the security lock has been canceled. [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).
Using the unit as a music player Using the unit as a music player You can use the unit as a music player to enjoy listening to music. To do so, you must first record music files on your computer, then transfer them to the unit.
Using the unit as a music player 3. Insert a CD into the CD-R/RW drive. Note: · If your computer has access to the Internet, the system will automatically obtain and display music information related to the CD. 4. Click [G] → [Tools] → [Options]. Click 5. 6. 44 Select the [Rip Music] tab. Make sure that [Copy protect music] is NOT checked, then click [OK].
Using the unit as a music player 7. Check the box of the songs that you wish to rip to your computer, then click [Rip Music]. Click Check The system starts ripping the CD. Note: · Some MP3/WMA files may not play on the unit. · Copying, reproducing or distributing MP3 or WMA files, except in cases limited strictly to your personal use, is prohibited without the permission of the copyright holders as stipulated by intellectual copyright laws.
Using the unit as a music player Copying data using Explorer This section explains how to transfer MP3/WMA files to the unit using Windows Explorer. 1. 2. 3. Connect the unit to the USB terminal on the computer. Start Explorer on the computer (page 40). Open the “MUSIC” folder in the Removable Disk drive and the “My Music” folder in “My Document” on the computer.
Using the unit as a music player Transferring data using Windows Media Player This section explains how to transfer MP3/WMA files to the unit using Windows Media Player. Select [Start] menu → [All programs] → [Windows Media Player] to start the program. 6) Click 1) Click 4) Select 3) Select 5) Check 1. Click [Sync] tab. When you transfer DRM10 content WMA files to the unit, set USB SETTING to “for WMA DRM10” (page 35). 2. Connect the unit to the computer.
Using the unit as a music player Creating a Playlist You can create a Playlist to play back tracks in the MUSIC folder in the desired sequence. This section explains how to create a Playlist on your computer and transfer it to the unit. 1. Select the [Start] menu → [All programs] → [Accessories], then open [Notepad]. Playlist example: Folder name File name Drive letter 2. Enter the file names included in the MUSIC folder into the Playlist in the desired sequence.
Appendix Appendix Troubleshooting The unit does not operate. Possible cause Battery is not inserted properly or is dead. Corrective action Reinsert the battery correctly. Recharge the eneloop or replace with a new alkaline battery. Possible cause Internal memory error. Corrective action Format (initialize) the internal memory and then try recording again. Buttons do not work. Possible cause The Hold function is set. Corrective action Turn off the function.
Appendix The Removable Disk is not displayed when the unit is connected to the PC. Possible cause The unit is not connected to the PC correctly. Corrective action Make sure the connection is correct. Disconnect the unit from the PC and reconnect it again. Possible cause Sufficient power is not being supplied from the PC to the unit. Corrective action If a USB hub is being used, reconnect the unit directly to the USB terminal on the PC.
Appendix Cannot divide a file. Possible cause There may be insufficient free memory. Corrective action Erase unnecessary files. See “Deleting the selected file” on page 23. Possible cause The file is too short to divide. Corrective action You can divide only files that exceed a specific minimum recording time. PCM... about one sec or longer XHQ... about four sec or longer HQ ..... about eight sec or longer SP ...... about 16 sec or longer LP.......
Appendix FAQ Q: May I use a manganese battery? A: Do not use a manganese battery or NiCad battery. You may use an oxyride battery, but the battery life would be about the same as that of alkaline batteries. Q: Why do I hear a rustling noise in the recordings? A: A rustling noise may be recorded if you move the unit during recording, or even if you move your fingers while holding the unit when recording. If possible, try not to move the unit during recording.
Appendix Specifications Internal Memory: 2GB Recording Time (total time of A, B, C, D and S folder): Approx. 3hr.5min. (PCM) Approx. 27hr.40min. (XHQ) Approx. 68hr. (HQ) Approx. 136hr. (SP) Approx. 272hr. (LP) Frequency Response (overall): 40 Hz - 20 kHz (Built-in microphones, PCM) 40 Hz - 15 kHz (Built-in microphones, XHQ) 40 Hz - 7.5 kHz (Built-in microphones, HQ) 40 Hz - 3.5 kHz (Built-in microphones, SP) 40 Hz - 3.
Appendix * Consecutive recording/playback time varies depending on the type and manufacturer of battery, storage condition, usage, ambient temperature, etc. The time value listed above is an estimate and is not guaranteed. Yamaha will not guarantee operation if you use any battery other than an alkaline battery or a rechargeable battery specified by Yamaha (eneloop).
