EN DE FR ES IT RU ZH POCKETRAK C24 Owner’s Manual 1
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: 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.
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Address : Telephone : Type of Equipment : Model Name : Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 714-522-9011 POCKET RECORDER POCKETRAK C24 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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 a
PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. 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. 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.
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 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.
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.
Contents PRECAUTIONS........................................... 5 Screens and Menu Settings.....................24 About the manuals.................................... 8 About the screens...................................... 24 About the menu settings ........................... 25 Setting the menu items ............................. 27 Setting the calendar .................................. 28 Introduction .............................................. 9 Features......................................
Introduction Features • Light-weight, compact, and multi-function recorder A compact body with a weight of 57g (2 ounces) encasing a built-in speaker, stereo microphone, and internal memory (2GB) • Recording peak limiter Automatically adjusts excessive mic input levels for distortion-free recording • Tuner and metronome functions Very useful in musical applications, such as musical instrument practices • ALC (Auto Level Control) function Automatically adjusts the recording level for easy recording • VAS (Vo
Introduction ■ Attaching the mounting clip You can attach the recorder to a microphone stand or music stand using the included mounting clip. 1. Open the USB plug compartment cover by inserting the tip of your fingernail in the groove between the cover and the side of the recorder, and pulling the cover out. 2. Leave the USB plug inside the compartment as it is, and insert the pivotal projection on the mounting clip into the USB plug compartment.
Introduction Names and functions Please refer to the PDF Reference Manual stored in the internal memory of the recorder for a detailed explanation of part names and functions.
Introduction About files, folders and memory ■ Files and folders One recorded session on the recorder is called a “file.” Files are stored in a location called a “folder.” A file is stored in one of the following folders in the recorder’s internal memory or on the microSD card. From a connected computer, you can view all recorder folders.
Introduction ■ About the file naming rules ■ Memory The recorder automatically names the recorded files, in accordance with the file naming rules shown below. The recorder does not display the file number 1 or the folder type 2. You can view them only via a connected computer. In addition to the internal memory, you can also use a microSD card for recording and playback.
Introduction ■ Selecting memory and a folder • Selecting memory 1. Press and hold down the [MENU/FOLDER] button for at least two (2) seconds. If SD (microSD card) was selected, the unit displays the indicator to the left of the folder name. microSD card indicator 2. Press the [PLAY] button. • Selecting a folder 1. Press and hold down the 3. Press the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select INT (internal memory) or SD (microSD card), then press the [REC] button.
Introduction Inserting a microSD card About microSD cards Besides the internal 2GB memory, you can use a commercially-available microSD card for recording and playback. You must format commercially-available microSD cards before you can use them for the first time (see page 26, PDF reference manual). If you plan to use a microSD card, choose a 1GB – 2GB microSD card, or a 4GB – 16GB microSDHC card (these cards are compatible as of October 2009).
Introduction Recording tips The recorder enables you to record audio at a superior level of quality by setting the Recording mode, ALC (Auto Level Control) function, microphone sensitivity, recording peak limiter and other functions. Please refer to the Reference Manual (PDF file) for information on the other functions. ■ Recording mode The recorder records audio in the MP3 or PCM (WAV) format. As a rule of thumb, select “PCM 44.
Introduction Estimated available recording time (with internal 2GB memory) Recording mode 24bit PCM 16bit 96kHz 88.2kHz 48kHz 44.1kHz 96kHz 88.2kHz 48kHz 44.
Quick Guide 1. Inserting a battery 1. Open the battery 2. Insert the supplied alkaline cover. 3. Close the battery battery. cover. Note: · Insert the battery with the + and – ends in the correct orientation. · You can use a AAA-size nickelmetal hydride battery. However, you cannot charge the nickel-metal hydride battery using the unit. AAA-size alkaline battery x1 Remaining battery power When the battery power falls to a low level, the recorder will display the message “LOW BATTERY!.
Quick Guide 2. Turning the power on or off Turning the power on Slide the [POWER] switch to the [ON] position (in the direction of the thick arrow in the figure). Note: · If you leave the recorder turned on for a specified period of time without using it, the recorder will automatically turn off (the default setting is “15min”). · When you turn the power on for the first time, set the calendar (see page 28).
Quick Guide 3. Recording For more information on recording preparation, refer to “Recording tips” on page 16. Please refer to the Reference Manual (PDF file) for information on recording musical performances or recording through an external microphone. Starting recording 1. Press the [ALC/DELETE] button to display on the LCD. ALC On The ALC function is turned on.
Quick Guide 4. Playback Starting playback Press the [PLAY] button. The recorder starts playing the file. Note: · To select a file in the folder (see page 12), press the [t]/[Y] buttons while the recorder is stopped. Total file number File number Folder name File name Adjusting the volume level Press the [VOLUME] +/– buttons. Stopping playback Press the [STOP] button. Press the [PLAY] button again to resume playback from that point.
Quick Guide 5. Deleting Deleting a selected file 1. Select a file to delete (see page 23), then press the [ALC/DELETE] button located on the side panel for at least two (2) seconds. 2. When the [DELETE MENU] screen is displayed, press the [PLAY] or [STOP] button to select [FILE], then press the [REC] button. 3. When the [DELETE FILE] screen is displayed, press the [ ]/ [ ] buttons to select [DELETE], then press the [REC] button. The unit displays the message “DELETING…” and the file is deleted.
Quick Guide Selecting a folder or file 1. Press and hold down the [MENU/FOLDER] button for at least two (2) seconds. 2. Press the [PLAY], [STOP], or [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a folder from which to delete a file, then press the [REC] button. Note: · For more information about the folders, refer to “About files, folders and memory” on page 12. 3. Press the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a file to delete.
Screens and Menu Settings About the screens [Main screen] [Menu screen] Appears when the power to the unit is turned on. Appears when you press the [MENU/ FOLDER] button while the main screen is displayed. This screen enables you to change Recording mode, set the date and time, initialize the recorder, and make various other settings. For details, see pages 25–28. Note: · Press the [MENU/FOLDER] button to return to the main screen.
Screens and Menu Settings About the menu settings List 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 Description [START] Starts the tuner’s pitch analysis. [CALIBRATE] Sets the standard pitch (frequency).
Screens and Menu Settings [PLAY MENU] (Playback settings) Menu items Description [TIME SEARCH] Specifies the time position of the playback start point. [REPEAT] Sets the Repeat mode. [PHRASE PLAY] Sets the Phrase playback time (the number of seconds by which the playback point will be moved back). [SKIP PLAY] Sets the Skip playback time (the amount of time by which the playback point will skip). [SOUND EQ] Adjusts the tone.
Screens and Menu Settings Setting the menu items The following section explains how to set the menu items. The example here describes how to select “MP3 128kbps” for the Recording mode. 1. While the main screen is displayed, press the [MENU/FOLDER] button. 4. Press the [PLAY], [STOP], or [ ]/ [ ] buttons to select [MP3], then press the [REC] button. 2. Press the [PLAY] or [STOP] button to select [REC MENU], then press the [REC] button. 5.
Screens and Menu Settings Setting the calendar 1. While the main screen is displayed, press the [MENU/FOLDER] button. 4. Press the [PLAY] or [STOP] button to set the year, then press the [ ton. ] but- 2. Press the [PLAY] or [STOP] button to select [COMMON MENU], then press the [REC] button. 5. In the same way, set the month, day, 3. Press the [PLAY] or [STOP] button to select [DATE & TIME], then press the [REC] button.
Using the Recorder with a Computer You can transfer audio files stored in the internal memory or on a microSD card to a computer by connecting the recorder directly to the computer. Transferred files are compatible for playback with Windows Media Player and iTunes. You can edit files using the included “Cubase AI” DAW software. You can also transfer audio files from a computer to the recorder for playback.
Using the Recorder with a Computer Connecting the recorder to your computer 1. Open the USB plug compartment cover, then move the USB plug slide switch toward the bottom (in the direction of the arrow) so that the USB plug will pop out. 2. Make sure the recorder is turned off, and then connect the USB plug to the USB terminal on the computer. If nothing appears on the computer display, follow the steps below: • Exit (quit) all running applications.
Using the Recorder with a Computer Loading audio files Windows: 1. Connect the recorder to the computer. 2. Open [My Computer] from the [start] menu. 3. Double-click [PRC24] or [PRC24SD]. 4. Double-click the folder that contains the file that you wish to load to your computer. 5. Copy the file to the desired location on the computer. Macintosh: 1. Connect the recorder to the computer. 2. Double-click the drive icon [PRC24] or [PRC24SD] of the recorder that appears on the desktop. 3.
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