Yamaha CX User Manual

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:

uct 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.

3. NOTE:

found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance 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 frequencies 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

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)

When connecting this prod-

This product has been tested and

devices. Compliance with FCC 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 “OFF” 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 ﬁlter/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 satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

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.

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CANADA

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

• This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.

• Ceci ne s’applique qu’aux produits distribués par Yamaha Canada Musique Ltée.

(class B)

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 CX

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

this device may not cause harmful interference, and

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.

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

IMPORTANT

Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below.

(FCC DoC)

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

by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

(Ser.No)

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 broadcast systems (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribution channels), streaming applications (via Internet, intranets and/or other networks), other content distribution systems (pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications and the like) or on physical media (compact discs, digital versatile discs, 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.

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PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

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.

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.

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.

About the Device

DANGER

Handling caution

• Do not operate the device or use headphones/earphones while driving a car or riding a motorcycle or a bicycle, since this could result in a serious accident.

WARNING

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 userserviceable 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 damp or wet conditions, or place containers near it containing liquids which might spill into any openings. If any liquid such as water seeps into the device, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the device inspected by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

If you notice any abnormality

• If this device should be dropped or damaged, immediately turn off the power and have the device inspected by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

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 the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disﬁguration or damage to the internal components.

• Do not place the device in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.

• Do not use the device in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Doing so may result in noise, both in the device itself and in the TV or radio next to it.

Handling caution

• Do not use the device or headphones/earphones for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the 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 protect against data loss, we recommend that you save important data to an external device such as a computer.

CAUTION

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About the Battery

DANGER

• If you notice battery leakage, discoloration, deformation, or any strange smell, immediately remove the battery from the device and stop operating, and also keep away from ﬁre.

If you continue operating the device, it could cause batter y ﬁre, explosion, electrolyte blowout, or smoke. If a leaking batter y is close to a source of ﬂame, the battery electrolyte could catch ﬁ re, resulting in battery ﬁre, explosion, electrolyte blowout, or smoke.

eneloop

• 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 eneloop might cause battery ﬁre, explosion and ﬂuid leakage, resulting in ﬁre, injuries, chemical burns or environmental pollution.

• 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.

• 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.

• Do not throw the battery into a ﬁre, heat it, or expose it to the sunlight for a long time.

Doing so may melt the insulation, impair the safety mechanism, or ignite the electrolyte, causing ignition or explosion.

• Recharge the battery only in this device 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.

• 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

(Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery)

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.

• 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.

WARNING

• 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.

AA/LR6 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.

• 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.

• Do not throw the battery into a ﬁre, heat it, or expose it to the sunlight for a long time.

Doing so may melt the insulation, impair the safety mechanism, or ignite the electrolyte, causing ignition or explosion.

• 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.

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• Insert the battery as instructed.

Always make sure the battery is inserted in conformity with the +/

CAUTION

• Do not remove the battery while the device is in use.

Do not remove the battery while the device is being used. Doing so could corrupt the data or cause malfunctions.

• Check the battery capacity before recording or deleting recorded material.

If the remaining battery capacity indication should run low during recording, immediately stop recording, 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.

If the battery ﬂuid leaks

If 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.

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries

These 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 the 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 point of sale where you purchased the items.

[For business users in the European Union]

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]

These 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):

This 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.

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•

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.

For France, the included earphones has been tested to comply with the Sound Pressure Level requirement laid down in NF EN 50332-1:2000 standard as required by French Article L. 5232-1.

Maximum output voltage: 150 mV Wide band characteristic voltage for the included earphones: 75 mV or higher

Copyrights

Copying of the commercially available musical data is strictly prohibited except for your personal use. This owner’s manual is the exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Apple, Mac and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Eneloop

is a registered trademark of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. The microSD and microSDHC logos are trademarks. The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument.

Corporation in the United States and other countries.

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Contents

PRECAUTIONS........................................... 4

About the manuals.................................... 8

Obtaining and viewing the

Reference Manual..................................... 8

Introduction .............................................. 9

Included accessories ....................................9

Attaching the recorder to a tripod

or a microphone stand ............................. 9

Main features .............................................. 9

Starting Up.............................................. 10

Inserting a battery .....................................10

Turning the power on or off ...................... 10

Checking the remaining battery power ..... 11

Disabling the controls (Hold function) ....... 11

Inserting a microSD card ...........................12

About the microSD card ............................ 13

About files and folders ............................... 13

Basic Operation....................................... 14

About the screens...................................... 14

About the menu settings ...........................15

Recording.................................................17

Before recording........................................ 17

Recording musical performance................. 18

Simple recording (musical practice,

meeting, etc.)......................................... 21

Playing Back.............................................22

Transferring Audio Files from the

Recorder to a Computer .......................23

Computer system requirements................. 23

Connecting the recorder to

your computer........................................ 23

Loading audio files..................................... 25

Disconnecting the recorder from

your computer........................................ 25

Recharging the eneloop ..........................26

About the accessory disk .........................27

SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ..........28

About the manuals

The operation of the POCKETRAK CX is explained in this Owner’s Manual (this book) and also in the Reference Manual (PDF ﬁle) that can be downloaded from the Yamaha website.

Owner’s Manual (this book): The Owner’s Manual includes information about pre-

Reference Manual (PDF ﬁle): The Reference Manual includes part names and func-

cautions, setup and basic operation that will get you started as easily as possible.

tions, and troubleshooting information, detailed descriptions and procedures that will help you take full advantage of the POCKETRAK CX.

Obtaining and viewing the Reference Manual

You can download the Reference Manual from the following Yamaha website. http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ (To view PDF ﬁles, you must install Adobe Reader on your computer. Adobe Reader can be downloaded free at <http://www.adobe.com/>.)

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Introduction

Included accessories

(Please check that the following items are included.)

• Eneloop AA Ni-MH rechargeable battery (1)

• 2GB microSD Memory Card (1)

• Earphones (1)

• Carrying bag (1)

• Microphone stand adapter (1)

Use the adapter to attach the recorder to a microphone stand.

•Windscreen (1)

Cover the microphone openings with the windscreen to reduce wind and other noise in the recording environment.

• DVD-ROM (1)

The disc includes the “Cubase AI” DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software. Please read “About the accessory disc” at the end of the English section in this manual before opening the DVD-ROM package.

• USB cable (1)

• Owner’s Manual (this book) (1)

Attaching the recorder to a tripod or a microphone stand

You can attach the recorder to a commercially available camera or camcorder tripod using the threaded socket on the unit. You can also attach the recorder to a microphone stand using the included microphone stand adapter.

Note:

· The diameter of the threaded tripod socket is 1/4 inch or 6.35mm, and the diameter of the adapter thread is 3/8 inches or 9.525mm.

Main features

• Built-in high-performance X-Y stereo microphone

Enables high-ﬁdelity and high-quality stereo recording.

• Recording peak limiter

Automatically adjusts excessive mic input levels for distortion-free recording.

• 2GB microSD memory card included

The POCKETRAK CX supports microSD cards and microSDHC cards.

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Starting Up

Inserting a battery

1. Open the battery

cover.

Hint:

·You can use the “eneloop” battery repeatedly by recharging it. For information on recharging the “eneloop” battery, refer to page 26.

·You can also use commercially available AA alkaline batteries.

· If you use an alkaline battery, press and hold down the [MENU/ENTER] button for at least two seconds to access [COMMON MENU], then select “ALKALINE” for [BATTERY SET].

WARNING

· Be sure to use batteries at an ambient temperature between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius (41 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit). In particular, do not leave the recorder in a car during warm weather.

2. Insert the included

eneloop battery.

Eneloop AA rechargeable battery (1)

3. Close the battery

cover.

Turning the power on or off

Turning the power on

Press the [POWER] button.

Turning the power off

Press and hold down the [POWER] button for at least two seconds while the recorder is stopped.

Note:

· If you leave the recorder turned on for about 15 minutes without using it, the recorder will automatically turn off (when AUTO OFF is turned ON) (page 16).

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