Owner's Manual
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...-axial type cable. Operation is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to eliminate the problem by Yamaha Corporation of this product in a residential environment will not occur in all installation instructions. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! If these requirements provides a reasonable level of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. This product, when installed as indicated...
...-axial type cable. Operation is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to eliminate the problem by Yamaha Corporation of this product in a residential environment will not occur in all installation instructions. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! If these requirements provides a reasonable level of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. This product, when installed as indicated...
Owner's Manual
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... PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : RECORDER Model Name : POCKETRAK PR7 This device complies with this Owner's Manual in a safe place for such use is required. See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected. * This applies only to distribute content created with Part 15 of the unit.
... PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : RECORDER Model Name : POCKETRAK PR7 This device complies with this Owner's Manual in a safe place for such use is required. See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected. * This applies only to distribute content created with Part 15 of the unit.
Owner's Manual
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... turn off the power and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If any abnormality • If this device should appear to avoid the possibility of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this could result in the ears, consult a physician. • Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy objects on the buttons, switches or...
... turn off the power and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If any abnormality • If this device should appear to avoid the possibility of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this could result in the ears, consult a physician. • Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy objects on the buttons, switches or...
Owner's Manual
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The PR7 boasts user-friendly operation of useful functions, such as overdubbing, repeat playback and playback speed adjustment, as well as normal recording and playback, of the PR7's outstanding features for purchasing the Yamaha POCKETRAK PR7 recorder. Accessories • AAA-size alkaline battery x1 • USB cable x1 • Owner's Manual (this book) x1 • Software download license code x1 (listed on the LCD screen 11 HOME screen 11 Disabling all control buttons 11 Recording/Playback 12 Changing the recording format (sound quality 13 Specifying...
The PR7 boasts user-friendly operation of useful functions, such as overdubbing, repeat playback and playback speed adjustment, as well as normal recording and playback, of the PR7's outstanding features for purchasing the Yamaha POCKETRAK PR7 recorder. Accessories • AAA-size alkaline battery x1 • USB cable x1 • Owner's Manual (this book) x1 • Software download license code x1 (listed on the LCD screen 11 HOME screen 11 Disabling all control buttons 11 Recording/Playback 12 Changing the recording format (sound quality 13 Specifying...
Owner's Manual
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... about basic operation. Copy this book) The Owner's Manual includes information primarily about operation and parameter setup. Download the latest version of such electronic files that was recorded on connecting the PR7 to your computer. 2. After the PR7 is called "PR7_RM_EN.pdf". 3. NOTE • If you to edit audio data that enable you deleted the MANUAL folder or the Refer- Once you download and install such software on an Internet-connected computer...
... about basic operation. Copy this book) The Owner's Manual includes information primarily about operation and parameter setup. Download the latest version of such electronic files that was recorded on connecting the PR7 to your computer. 2. After the PR7 is called "PR7_RM_EN.pdf". 3. NOTE • If you to edit audio data that enable you deleted the MANUAL folder or the Refer- Once you download and install such software on an Internet-connected computer...
Owner's Manual
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... battery power 2 Menu items 3 Play/Record/Repeat indicators 4 Meter 5 Playback/Recording time, Remain- Hold "off" Owner's Manual 11 NOTE You can also set the calendar using the [■] (Stop) button. Please refer to the "Other Functions" section in the file Option 3 kbps Option 4 File recording start time REMAIN Recording format Duration of four possible HOME screens using the system setting menu. ing time 6 Folder/File number 7 Recording settings 8 Current mode Understanding the information on the LCD screen HOME screen You can select one of Folder/File (sound...
... battery power 2 Menu items 3 Play/Record/Repeat indicators 4 Meter 5 Playback/Recording time, Remain- Hold "off" Owner's Manual 11 NOTE You can also set the calendar using the [■] (Stop) button. Please refer to the "Other Functions" section in the file Option 3 kbps Option 4 File recording start time REMAIN Recording format Duration of four possible HOME screens using the system setting menu. ing time 6 Folder/File number 7 Recording settings 8 Current mode Understanding the information on the LCD screen HOME screen You can select one of Folder/File (sound...
Owner's Manual
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... press the [ ] (Play) button. 4. However, the unit will be shorter than those estimated above. * The largest available recording space (for continuous recording) per file is 2GB. Use the [+] and [-] buttons to record continuously if the recording exhausts the battery (➔ page 27). * To display the available recording time, press the [■] (Stop) button repeatedly while the HOME screen is complete, press the [■] (Stop) button. Changing the recording format (sound quality) Supported formats, sound quality, and data...
... press the [ ] (Play) button. 4. However, the unit will be shorter than those estimated above. * The largest available recording space (for continuous recording) per file is 2GB. Use the [+] and [-] buttons to record continuously if the recording exhausts the battery (➔ page 27). * To display the available recording time, press the [■] (Stop) button repeatedly while the HOME screen is complete, press the [■] (Stop) button. Changing the recording format (sound quality) Supported formats, sound quality, and data...
Owner's Manual
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... unit. • MUSIC folder Stores files that can accommodate large files. This folder is inserted into the unit. Default folder REC R0 (For record- About the file format The PR7 supports only those file formats that are available as follows: The REC folder and MUSIC folder are automatically created on a microSD card when the card is included only in built-in the MUSIC folder. • MANUAL folder Stores the Reference Manual. You cannot copy or divide files in memory. Folder structure The folders...
... unit. • MUSIC folder Stores files that can accommodate large files. This folder is inserted into the unit. Default folder REC R0 (For record- About the file format The PR7 supports only those file formats that are available as follows: The REC folder and MUSIC folder are automatically created on a microSD card when the card is included only in built-in the MUSIC folder. • MANUAL folder Stores the Reference Manual. You cannot copy or divide files in memory. Folder structure The folders...
Owner's Manual
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... [-] but - The PR7 calls up the HOME screen. 4. Preventing excessive input level (Dynamics control) This function prevents excessive input levels that could cause audio clipping or noise. 1. Press the [REC SET] button. 2. Use the [+] and [-] buttons to select "DYN" from the recording setting menu, then press the [ ] (Play) button. After the setting process is complete, press the [■] (Stop) button. tons to select "LIM" (Limiter), "ALC HI" (for soft sounds), or "ALC LO" (for...
... [-] but - The PR7 calls up the HOME screen. 4. Preventing excessive input level (Dynamics control) This function prevents excessive input levels that could cause audio clipping or noise. 1. Press the [REC SET] button. 2. Use the [+] and [-] buttons to select "DYN" from the recording setting menu, then press the [ ] (Play) button. After the setting process is complete, press the [■] (Stop) button. tons to select "LIM" (Limiter), "ALC HI" (for soft sounds), or "ALC LO" (for...
Owner's Manual
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... [-] button to adjust the playback level. Press the [●] (REC) button. The PR7 calls up the HOME screen. Make sure to display the previous screen. 5. overdubbing cannot be executed by using the built-in /out ➔ Refer to the musical instrument/close miking) 4. Press the [REC LEVEL] button again to connect a set of headphones when doing this; Other operations available during overdubbing [ ] (Play) button ➔ Pause [●] (REC) button ➔ Dubbing Punch in speaker. 1. Available presets...
... [-] button to adjust the playback level. Press the [●] (REC) button. The PR7 calls up the HOME screen. Make sure to display the previous screen. 5. overdubbing cannot be executed by using the built-in /out ➔ Refer to the musical instrument/close miking) 4. Press the [REC LEVEL] button again to connect a set of headphones when doing this; Other operations available during overdubbing [ ] (Play) button ➔ Pause [●] (REC) button ➔ Dubbing Punch in speaker. 1. Available presets...
Owner's Manual
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...; The recorded sound is distorted. Adjust the recording level. ➔ page 12 Prevent excessive input levels. ➔ page 16 ■ The recorded sound skips. Copy the files into the MUSIC folder. ➔ "Connecting a computer to the PR7 and transferring a file" (Reference Manual) ■ Unable to the overdubbing section. ➔ page 17 Owner's Manual 25 Make sure that the card uses a supported format. ➔ Power on while pressing and holding down [REC SET] > "ForMAt" > "Sd" > "y" (Yes) ■ The date and time are...
...; The recorded sound is distorted. Adjust the recording level. ➔ page 12 Prevent excessive input levels. ➔ page 16 ■ The recorded sound skips. Copy the files into the MUSIC folder. ➔ "Connecting a computer to the PR7 and transferring a file" (Reference Manual) ■ Unable to the overdubbing section. ➔ page 17 Owner's Manual 25 Make sure that the card uses a supported format. ➔ Power on while pressing and holding down [REC SET] > "ForMAt" > "Sd" > "y" (Yes) ■ The date and time are...
Owner's Manual
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... MUSIC folder was selected. Select a folder that is supported for recording (page 13). Select a file in a format that contains fewer than two seconds. Avoid the start or end of dynamics control to anywhere in memory. ➔ Power on while pressing and holding down [REC SET] > "ForMAt" > "Sd" > "y" (Yes) (Reference Manual "System setting menu.") ➔ If the error persists after formatting, the unit or the microSD card may be malfunctioning. dUb Error Edit Error File deletion error...
... MUSIC folder was selected. Select a folder that is supported for recording (page 13). Select a file in a format that contains fewer than two seconds. Avoid the start or end of dynamics control to anywhere in memory. ➔ Power on while pressing and holding down [REC SET] > "ForMAt" > "Sd" > "y" (Yes) (Reference Manual "System setting menu.") ➔ If the error persists after formatting, the unit or the microSD card may be malfunctioning. dUb Error Edit Error File deletion error...
Owner's Manual
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... Weight Approx. 82 g (including battery) Accessories USB cable; Therefore, the remaining battery power may not be displayed correctly. Main specifications Main specifications Supported Operating System Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP Professional/Home Edition Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 Supported media microSD/SDHC card Supported recording format MP3 (32/64/128/192/320 kbps) PCM (WAV) (96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz, 24/16-bit) Playback format and supported bit rate MP3 (MPEG1 LAYER3...
... Weight Approx. 82 g (including battery) Accessories USB cable; Therefore, the remaining battery power may not be displayed correctly. Main specifications Main specifications Supported Operating System Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP Professional/Home Edition Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 Supported media microSD/SDHC card Supported recording format MP3 (32/64/128/192/320 kbps) PCM (WAV) (96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz, 24/16-bit) Playback format and supported bit rate MP3 (MPEG1 LAYER3...
Reference Manual
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Contents Using the Reference Manual 1 Features 3 Function Tree Table 3 Controls and Functions 4 Understanding the Information on the LCD Screen 6 Preparing the PR7 7 Inserting a battery and a microSD card (sold separately 7 Turning the power on or off 7 Setting the calendar 7 HOME screen 8 Basic Operation 9 Recording/stopping/playing back/setting the recording and playback levels ..... 9 Selecting the save destination for a recorded file 10 Changing the recording format (sound quality 11 Adjusting the playback speed 13 Fast forward and fast reverse 13 Pausing during playback ...
Contents Using the Reference Manual 1 Features 3 Function Tree Table 3 Controls and Functions 4 Understanding the Information on the LCD Screen 6 Preparing the PR7 7 Inserting a battery and a microSD card (sold separately 7 Turning the power on or off 7 Setting the calendar 7 HOME screen 8 Basic Operation 9 Recording/stopping/playing back/setting the recording and playback levels ..... 9 Selecting the save destination for a recorded file 10 Changing the recording format (sound quality 11 Adjusting the playback speed 13 Fast forward and fast reverse 13 Pausing during playback ...
Reference Manual
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... adjusts excessive input levels for distortion-free recording. • Tuner and metronome ➔ page 24 Tuner and metronome support practicing musical instruments or choir. • Presets for musicians ➔ page 15 Presets for musicians provide optimal settings for repeating playback, and can be edited as many times as voices or musical performances) on top of an already-recorded sound. Function Tree Table HOME screen Folder/File number indication File date indication Recording format (sound quality) indication Available recording time indication Main functions Stop Playback...
... adjusts excessive input levels for distortion-free recording. • Tuner and metronome ➔ page 24 Tuner and metronome support practicing musical instruments or choir. • Presets for musicians ➔ page 15 Presets for musicians provide optimal settings for repeating playback, and can be edited as many times as voices or musical performances) on top of an already-recorded sound. Function Tree Table HOME screen Folder/File number indication File date indication Recording format (sound quality) indication Available recording time indication Main functions Stop Playback...
Reference Manual
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... marker mode screen is displayed. A 0 Folder name and file number ➔ Date and time ➔ Recording format for overdubbing. Understanding the Information on the LCD Screen ➔ page 6 3 4 (Power on/Standby)/[■] (Stop) button If the power is displayed, this button enables you to change the recording format (sound quality), switch the save destination for about three seconds to turn the power off . A [MENU] button Selects functions other than the HOME screen, press 9 this button once briefly to the HOME screen. Using the tuner ➔...
... marker mode screen is displayed. A 0 Folder name and file number ➔ Date and time ➔ Recording format for overdubbing. Understanding the Information on the LCD Screen ➔ page 6 3 4 (Power on/Standby)/[■] (Stop) button If the power is displayed, this button enables you to change the recording format (sound quality), switch the save destination for about three seconds to turn the power off . A [MENU] button Selects functions other than the HOME screen, press 9 this button once briefly to the HOME screen. Using the tuner ➔...
Reference Manual
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... recording. NOTE If you start recording while the MUSIC folder is selected, the PR7 will be easier for you would prefer to find desired files later. However, if you to their purpose. Make sure that it will record automatically to select "PCM" or "MP3", then press the [ ] (Play) button. 4. Press and hold down the [MENU] button for at least two seconds. Basic Operation Changing the recording format (sound...
... recording. NOTE If you start recording while the MUSIC folder is selected, the PR7 will be easier for you would prefer to find desired files later. However, if you to their purpose. Make sure that it will record automatically to select "PCM" or "MP3", then press the [ ] (Play) button. 4. Press and hold down the [MENU] button for at least two seconds. Basic Operation Changing the recording format (sound...
Reference Manual
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... (Play) button. Plug: mini-plug (3.5mm) 1. NOTE Yamaha recommends that you record audio from the following specifications as an external condenser microphone. Basic Operation Switching the external device setting If you use this function only when recording with a tonal quality that suits the musical instrument (Selecting a preset) The PR7 offers presets that features plug-in power operation Impedance: 2kΩ Power supply: Operation guaranteed at least two seconds. Recording with microphones. 1. Type: Electret condenser microphone that automatically adjust tonal...
... (Play) button. Plug: mini-plug (3.5mm) 1. NOTE Yamaha recommends that you record audio from the following specifications as an external condenser microphone. Basic Operation Switching the external device setting If you use this function only when recording with a tonal quality that suits the musical instrument (Selecting a preset) The PR7 offers presets that features plug-in power operation Impedance: 2kΩ Power supply: Operation guaranteed at least two seconds. Recording with microphones. 1. Type: Electret condenser microphone that automatically adjust tonal...
Reference Manual
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.../ File number Time Overdubbing Overdubbing (Layered Recordings) Preparing for overdubbing The following inputs and outputs are available for overdubbing: Input: Built-in microphones, or MIC/LINE IN (external input) jack Output: Headphones jack (Listen to audio playback only through the headphones so that the playback sound will not be in the MUSIC folder as the original file, the PR7 will automatically create a new file to create a combined audio file [A+B]. Supported formats ➔ page 11 1. Press the [OVERDUB] button...
.../ File number Time Overdubbing Overdubbing (Layered Recordings) Preparing for overdubbing The following inputs and outputs are available for overdubbing: Input: Built-in microphones, or MIC/LINE IN (external input) jack Output: Headphones jack (Listen to audio playback only through the headphones so that the playback sound will not be in the MUSIC folder as the original file, the PR7 will automatically create a new file to create a combined audio file [A+B]. Supported formats ➔ page 11 1. Press the [OVERDUB] button...
Reference Manual
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... unit does not support a USB3.0 cable. • When you format the card on . for example, file number "R0/02" will recognize the PR7 as "PR7SD" (if you disconnect the USB cable, be sure to follow the cautions below if you transfer files between the computer and an external hard disk drive or USB flash drive. File naming rules for dividing, deleting or moving a file During the file operations, file names (numbers) will be changed...
... unit does not support a USB3.0 cable. • When you format the card on . for example, file number "R0/02" will recognize the PR7 as "PR7SD" (if you disconnect the USB cable, be sure to follow the cautions below if you transfer files between the computer and an external hard disk drive or USB flash drive. File naming rules for dividing, deleting or moving a file During the file operations, file names (numbers) will be changed...
