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... undesired operation. 2 POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with other electronic devices. FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to be determined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following two conditions: (1) this device may void your FCC authorization to products distributed by Yamaha...
... undesired operation. 2 POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with other electronic devices. FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to be determined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following two conditions: (1) this device may void your FCC authorization to products distributed by Yamaha...
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... battery as instructed. About the Battery DANGER • If you continue operating the device, it will be used . If a leaking battery is being used for a long time (about one specified (the same type or equivalent). Do not replace the battery with the +/- CAUTION • Do not remove the battery while the device is inserted in use . Always make sure the battery is in conformity with any strange smell, immediately remove the battery...
... battery as instructed. About the Battery DANGER • If you continue operating the device, it will be used . If a leaking battery is being used for a long time (about one specified (the same type or equivalent). Do not replace the battery with the +/- CAUTION • Do not remove the battery while the device is inserted in use . Always make sure the battery is in conformity with any strange smell, immediately remove the battery...
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.... Owner's Manual (this file on or off 10 Checking the remaining battery power ..... 11 Preventing accidental operation (Hold function 11 About the remote control 12 Inserting a microSD card 13 About microSD cards 13 About files, folders and memory 14 Basic Operation 15 About the screens 15 About the menu settings 17 Quick Guide 19 Recording 19 Before recording 19 Simple recording (musical practice, meeting, etc 21 Recording a musical performance 21 Selecting a folder and memory for free at . 8 POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual The Reference Manual PDF file...
.... Owner's Manual (this file on or off 10 Checking the remaining battery power ..... 11 Preventing accidental operation (Hold function 11 About the remote control 12 Inserting a microSD card 13 About microSD cards 13 About files, folders and memory 14 Basic Operation 15 About the screens 15 About the menu settings 17 Quick Guide 19 Recording 19 Before recording 19 Simple recording (musical practice, meeting, etc 21 Recording a musical performance 21 Selecting a folder and memory for free at . 8 POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual The Reference Manual PDF file...
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... AI" DAW (digital audio workstation) software. POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual 9 You can also attach the recorder to a microphone stand using the threaded socket on page 30 before using the DVD-ROM package. • USB cable • Owner's Manual Attaching the recorder to a tripod or microphone stand PAUSE ESC SPEED REC STOP PLAY MENU ENTER VOL You can pick up faint noises, such as the recorder in recording pause mode detects audio, it will automatically start to record. • Remote control included Enables...
... AI" DAW (digital audio workstation) software. POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual 9 You can also attach the recorder to a microphone stand using the threaded socket on page 30 before using the DVD-ROM package. • USB cable • Owner's Manual Attaching the recorder to a tripod or microphone stand PAUSE ESC SPEED REC STOP PLAY MENU ENTER VOL You can pick up faint noises, such as the recorder in recording pause mode detects audio, it will automatically start to record. • Remote control included Enables...
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Open the battery cover. 2. Close the battery cover. WARNING · Use the battery at least two seconds while the recorder is stopped. Otherwise, a malfunction or damage to start up. 10 POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual PAUSE ESC SPEED REC STOP PLAY MENU ENTER VOL However, you replace the battery, be sure to first turn the power on Press the [POWER] button. In particular, do not leave the recorder or the battery in a car. Starting Up Inserting a battery 1. Insert the included...
Open the battery cover. 2. Close the battery cover. WARNING · Use the battery at least two seconds while the recorder is stopped. Otherwise, a malfunction or damage to start up. 10 POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual PAUSE ESC SPEED REC STOP PLAY MENU ENTER VOL However, you replace the battery, be sure to first turn the power on Press the [POWER] button. In particular, do not leave the recorder or the battery in a car. Starting Up Inserting a battery 1. Insert the included...
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... operation (Hold function) • If you set the [HOLD] switch to a low level, the recorder will be displayed correctly. Starting Up Checking the remaining battery power The battery indicator on the LCD screen indicates the amount of an alkaline battery. Remaining battery power When the battery power falls to [w HOLD], "HOLD ON" appears on the display and the control buttons will display the message "LOW BATTERY!." At this time, full low replace the battery with a new one. Battery life (of an alkaline battery. HOLD HOLD A-B REPEAT X POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual...
... operation (Hold function) • If you set the [HOLD] switch to a low level, the recorder will be displayed correctly. Starting Up Checking the remaining battery power The battery indicator on the LCD screen indicates the amount of an alkaline battery. Remaining battery power When the battery power falls to [w HOLD], "HOLD ON" appears on the display and the control buttons will display the message "LOW BATTERY!." At this time, full low replace the battery with a new one. Battery life (of an alkaline battery. HOLD HOLD A-B REPEAT X POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual...
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... (about 23 feet) from the remote control immediately after the battery is exhausted. If the range in which the remote control functions becomes more narrow, replace the battery. (Battery model #: CR2025) • The recorder may vary depending on the recorder within a range of 15 degrees up or down , hold the tip of the battery holder (part "a" in the figure. Remote sensor 7m 12 POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual
... (about 23 feet) from the remote control immediately after the battery is exhausted. If the range in which the remote control functions becomes more narrow, replace the battery. (Battery model #: CR2025) • The recorder may vary depending on the recorder within a range of 15 degrees up or down , hold the tip of the battery holder (part "a" in the figure. Remote sensor 7m 12 POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual
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... is turned on, first turn off the power to format the card using the microSD card • Make sure that remains on . • Do not install or remove the microSD card while the power to static electricity or electric noise. • Do not place the microSD card in the card gently. To remove the card, open the microSD card slot cover. 2. Otherwise, the card may be ejected slightly. POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual 13 microSD card...
... is turned on, first turn off the power to format the card using the microSD card • Make sure that remains on . • Do not install or remove the microSD card while the power to static electricity or electric noise. • Do not place the microSD card in the card gently. To remove the card, open the microSD card slot cover. 2. Otherwise, the card may be ejected slightly. POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual 13 microSD card...
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... MIC folders A-D, L: LINE folder) 3 Recording date (year, month, day) 4 Recorded time (hour, minute) 5 File format (MP3: MP3 recording, WAV: PCM recording) There are stored in PDF format. For example, you can also use the recorder as a flash drive. (The recorder does not display the folder name. If necessary, download the latest manuals in PDF format from external devices via a connected computer.) MANUAL: This folder stores the Owner's Manual and Reference Manual in a location called a "file." The recorder does not display the file number 1 or the folder type 2. SD AUTO...
... MIC folders A-D, L: LINE folder) 3 Recording date (year, month, day) 4 Recorded time (hour, minute) 5 File format (MP3: MP3 recording, WAV: PCM recording) There are stored in PDF format. For example, you can also use the recorder as a flash drive. (The recorder does not display the folder name. If necessary, download the latest manuals in PDF format from external devices via a connected computer.) MANUAL: This folder stores the Owner's Manual and Reference Manual in a location called a "file." The recorder does not display the file number 1 or the folder type 2. SD AUTO...
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... playback time) → Main screen POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual 15 Appears when you to change Recording mode, set the date and time, initialize the recorder, and make various other settings. Hint: · To go back to the main screen, press the [STOP/ESC ] button. · Press the [STOP/ESC ] button repeatedly to the unit is displayed. AUTO MIC_A IN 091101_0001. 091101_0024. 091101_0024. 091101_0025. 091101_0026. For details, see pages 16-18. Basic Operation About the screens [Main screen] AUTO...
... playback time) → Main screen POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual 15 Appears when you to change Recording mode, set the date and time, initialize the recorder, and make various other settings. Hint: · To go back to the main screen, press the [STOP/ESC ] button. · Press the [STOP/ESC ] button repeatedly to the unit is displayed. AUTO MIC_A IN 091101_0001. 091101_0024. 091101_0024. 091101_0025. 091101_0026. For details, see pages 16-18. Basic Operation About the screens [Main screen] AUTO...
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...(Low Cut) Filter on or off . Divides a file automatically after a certain period of menus and menu items Menu items are categorized into six menus: [TUNER] (Tuner settings), [METRONOME] (Metronome settings), [REC MENU] (Recording settings), [PLAY MENU] (Playback settings), [COMMON MENU] (Global settings), and [EDIT MENU] (Edit settings). [TUNER] (Tuner settings) Menu items [START] [CALIBRATE] Description Starts the tuner's pitch analysis. Turns the VAS (Voice activated system) on or off. Sets the recording peak hold time. Turns the recording peak limiter on or off . POCKETRAK W24...
...(Low Cut) Filter on or off . Divides a file automatically after a certain period of menus and menu items Menu items are categorized into six menus: [TUNER] (Tuner settings), [METRONOME] (Metronome settings), [REC MENU] (Recording settings), [PLAY MENU] (Playback settings), [COMMON MENU] (Global settings), and [EDIT MENU] (Edit settings). [TUNER] (Tuner settings) Menu items [START] [CALIBRATE] Description Starts the tuner's pitch analysis. Turns the VAS (Voice activated system) on or off. Sets the recording peak hold time. Turns the recording peak limiter on or off . POCKETRAK W24...
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... Operation [PLAY MENU] (Playback settings) Menu items [TIME SEARCH] [REPEAT] [PHRASE PLAY] [SKIP PLAY] [SOUND EQ] Description Sets the time to the recorded file. 18 POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual Adjusts the tone. [COMMON MENU] (Global settings) Menu items [BEEP SOUND] [REC/PLAY LED] [DATE & TIME] [REMOTE] [TIMER & ALARM] [AUTO OFF] [BACKLIGHT] [CONTRAST] [RECYCLE BIN] [FORMAT] [MENU RESET] [VERSION] Description Sets the beep sound. Formats the internal memory or a microSD card (erases all data). Sets the Auto Power Off function. Turns the Recycle Bin function on or off . Sets...
... Operation [PLAY MENU] (Playback settings) Menu items [TIME SEARCH] [REPEAT] [PHRASE PLAY] [SKIP PLAY] [SOUND EQ] Description Sets the time to the recorded file. 18 POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual Adjusts the tone. [COMMON MENU] (Global settings) Menu items [BEEP SOUND] [REC/PLAY LED] [DATE & TIME] [REMOTE] [TIMER & ALARM] [AUTO OFF] [BACKLIGHT] [CONTRAST] [RECYCLE BIN] [FORMAT] [MENU RESET] [VERSION] Description Sets the beep sound. Formats the internal memory or a microSD card (erases all data). Sets the Auto Power Off function. Turns the Recycle Bin function on or off . Sets...
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... device, or even a breath that hits the microphone directly. Select "MP3 128kbps" (smaller data size) to attach the wind screen, Recording mode and the ALC (Auto Level Control) function. POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual 19 Quick Guide Recording Before recording The recorder enables you to record audio at a much higher level of sound quality, select "PCM 96kHz." If you choose an option that will be shorter. Please refer to the Reference Manual (PDF file) for the Recording mode to record a musical...
... device, or even a breath that hits the microphone directly. Select "MP3 128kbps" (smaller data size) to attach the wind screen, Recording mode and the ALC (Auto Level Control) function. POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual 19 Quick Guide Recording Before recording The recorder enables you to record audio at a much higher level of sound quality, select "PCM 96kHz." If you choose an option that will be shorter. Please refer to the Reference Manual (PDF file) for the Recording mode to record a musical...
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... and nature recordings Musical practice, conference meetings and interview recordings 20 POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual Therefore, the actual available recording time is less than those estimated above. * When you record multiple files, the total available recording time will be shorter than the above time. * The largest available recording space (for which extended duration is 2GB. ■ About the ALC (Auto Level Control) function The Auto Level Control function automatically adjusts the recording level in the internal memory.
... and nature recordings Musical practice, conference meetings and interview recordings 20 POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual Therefore, the actual available recording time is less than those estimated above. * When you record multiple files, the total available recording time will be shorter than the above time. * The largest available recording space (for which extended duration is 2GB. ■ About the ALC (Auto Level Control) function The Auto Level Control function automatically adjusts the recording level in the internal memory.
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The LED indicator flashes slowly in red and recording begins. Recording has not started yet. POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual 21 Built-in response to resume recording. The LED lights up in red. Point the built-in stereo microphone toward the sound source, then press the [REC/PAUSE ] button. The unit enters recording [STANDBY] mode. Press the [STOP/ESC ] button to [LOW]. MENU ENTER VOL 1. Level meter 20 PCM 44.1K 16bit L 091A10S1T_A1N7D1B2Y.WAV...
The LED indicator flashes slowly in red and recording begins. Recording has not started yet. POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual 21 Built-in response to resume recording. The LED lights up in red. Point the built-in stereo microphone toward the sound source, then press the [REC/PAUSE ] button. The unit enters recording [STANDBY] mode. Press the [STOP/ESC ] button to [LOW]. MENU ENTER VOL 1. Level meter 20 PCM 44.1K 16bit L 091A10S1T_A1N7D1B2Y.WAV...
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... -30dB 3:02 3. Press the [ ] button to [OFF]. ■ Adjusting the recording level You can adjust the recording level in red and recording begins. 22 POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual Hint: · Setting the recording peak limiter When the recording peak limiter is recommended that at least two seconds, then select [REC MENU] → [REC LIMITER] → [ON]. Press the [REC/PAUSE ] button again. Adjust the recording level while playing music toward the microphone. The peak limiter is available...
... -30dB 3:02 3. Press the [ ] button to [OFF]. ■ Adjusting the recording level You can adjust the recording level in red and recording begins. 22 POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual Hint: · Setting the recording peak limiter When the recording peak limiter is recommended that at least two seconds, then select [REC MENU] → [REC LIMITER] → [ON]. Press the [REC/PAUSE ] button again. Adjust the recording level while playing music toward the microphone. The peak limiter is available...
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Press the [FOLDER/A-B REPEAT] button located on page 14. 2. ory and the installed microSD card, press the [VOL +] button, then the [t]/[Y] buttons to confirm, and then select a folder. 3. POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual 23 FOLDER SD AUTO SELECT FOLDER MENU ENTER INT. Press the [MENU/ENTER] button to select [INT.] (internal memory) or [SD] (microSD card). • Indicators displayed during recording Recording/playback LED Quick Guide Selecting a folder and memory for information on how to start recording. PAUSE ESC SPEED REC STOP PLAY MENU ENTER Hint: · For...
Press the [FOLDER/A-B REPEAT] button located on page 14. 2. ory and the installed microSD card, press the [VOL +] button, then the [t]/[Y] buttons to confirm, and then select a folder. 3. POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual 23 FOLDER SD AUTO SELECT FOLDER MENU ENTER INT. Press the [MENU/ENTER] button to select [INT.] (internal memory) or [SD] (microSD card). • Indicators displayed during recording Recording/playback LED Quick Guide Selecting a folder and memory for information on how to start recording. PAUSE ESC SPEED REC STOP PLAY MENU ENTER Hint: · For...
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... screen (see PDF reference manual), or empty the Recycle Bin folder. • When the Recycle Bin is full, you must empty it later if necessary. While the main screen is active, the file will be unable to the original folder (see page 16). Hint: · For more files. Press the [MENU/ENTER] button to "About files, folders and memory" on the side panel. 2. POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual 25 5. Deleting...
... screen (see PDF reference manual), or empty the Recycle Bin folder. • When the Recycle Bin is full, you must empty it later if necessary. While the main screen is active, the file will be unable to the original folder (see page 16). Hint: · For more files. Press the [MENU/ENTER] button to "About files, folders and memory" on the side panel. 2. POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual 25 5. Deleting...
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... or the recorder freezes, restart the application software such as examples.) 28 POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual Note: · The screens, 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. (This manual uses Windows XP and Mac OS X as Windows Media Player or OS. • Never disconnect the USB cable while data...
... or the recorder freezes, restart the application software such as examples.) 28 POCKETRAK W24 Owner's Manual Note: · The screens, 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. (This manual uses Windows XP and Mac OS X as Windows Media Player or OS. • Never disconnect the USB cable while data...
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... continuous use of time expires. · If you are using a Macintosh computer, double-click the "***.mpkg" file to start installation. Doing so may result in the accessory disk The accessory disk contains DAW software both for the results of the use of the included DAW software. (The Help menu also includes the PDF manual and other benefits, you will need to register the software and activate your player...
... continuous use of time expires. · If you are using a Macintosh computer, double-click the "***.mpkg" file to start installation. Doing so may result in the accessory disk The accessory disk contains DAW software both for the results of the use of the included DAW software. (The Help menu also includes the PDF manual and other benefits, you will need to register the software and activate your player...