iKEY-AUDIO G3 User manual

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G3 PORTABLE GUITAR/ INSTRUMENT RECORDER
Instruction Manual | Manual de instrucciones | Manuel d’instructions | Bedienungshandbuch

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Contents
Contenidos | Sommaire | Inhaltsverzeichnis
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Contents | Contenidos | Sommaire | Inhaltsverzeichnis
Warning | Advertencia | Avertissement | Warnungen ....................................................
Introduction | Introducción | Introduction | Einleitung ...............................
Diagrams | Diagramas | Diagrammes | Darstellungen ...........................
Connections and System Control | Conexiones y Control de sistema
Connexions & Utilisation | Anschlüsse und Systemeinstellungen ...
Specications | Especicaciones
Caractéristiques techniques | Technische Daten ................................
Product Registration | Registro de Producto
Enregistrement du produit | Produktregistrierung ........................................
Support | Servicio al cliente | Assistance | Support Kontakt ................................................
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical
shock, short-circuiting, damages, re or other hazards.
• READ INSTRUCTIONS:
- All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
• RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS:
- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
-All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
• HEED WARNINGS:
- All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
• FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS:
- All operating and use instructions should be followed.
• CLEANING:
- The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth.
- Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.
• WATER AND MOISTURE:
- Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet
basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
• 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 user- serviceable parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected
by qualied IKEY-AUDIO service personnel.
• REPLACEMENT PARTS:
- When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specied by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in re, electric
shock, or other hazards.
POR FAVOR LEA DETENIDAMENTE ANTES DE PROCEDER
Siguiendo siempre las precauciones básicas indicadas a continuación para evitar la posibilidad de lesiones serias incluso
la muerte por descarga eléctrica, cortocircuito, daños, fuego u otros peligros.
• LEA LAS INSTRUCCIONES:
- Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y funcionamiento deben ser leídas antes de hacer funcionar el producto.
• CONSERVE LAS INSTRUCCIONES:
- Las instrucciones de seguridad y funcionamiento se deben conservar para futuras consultas.Todas las instrucciones de
seguridad y funcionamiento deben ser leídas antes de hacer funcionar el producto.
• PRESTEN ATENCION A LAS ADVERTENCIAS:
- Todas las advertencias e instrucciones de funcionamiento del producto deben ser tenidas en cuenta.
• SIGAN LAS INSTRUCCIONES:
- Todas las instrucciones de funcionamiento y uso deben ser seguidas.
• LIMPIEZA:
- El producto debe ser limpiado solamente con un paño limpio o un paño seco. Nunca limpien con cera para muebles,
gasolina, insecticidas u otros líquidos volátiles que puedan corroer el recinto.
• AGUA Y HUMEDAD:
- No use este producto cerca del agua, por ejemplo, cerca de la bañera, lavamanos, fregadero o la lavadora; en un sótano
húmedo, o cerca de una piscina; o parecidos.
• NO LO ABRA:
- No abra el aparato o intente desmontar las partes internas o modicarlas de alguna manera. El aparato no contiene
partes inservibles. Caso de que pareciera que no funcionara, deje de usarlo inmediatamente y haga que sea revisado por
un técnico cualicado de IKEY-AUDIO.
• PIEZAS DE RECAMBIO:
- Cuando son necesarias piezas de recambio, tengan por seguro que el servicio técnico ha usado piezas de recambio
especícas de la marca o de las mismas características como las originales. Recambios no autorizados pueden ocasionar
incendios, descargas eléctricas u otros peligros.
Warning
Advertencia • Avertissement • Warnungen
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WARNING • ADVERTENCIA • AVERTISSEMENT • WARNUNGEN

LIRE LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT TOUTE UTILISATION
Veuillez prendre connaissance des instructions suivantes an de prévenir tout accident et/ou mauvaise utilisation
du produit. Le non respect de ces principes de base peut entraîner différents risques: blessure, choc électrique ,
court-circuit, dommage & risque d’incendie.
• LIRE LES INSTRUCTIONS:
- Toutes les notications techniques et de sécurité doivent être lues avant utilisation du produit.
• CONSERVATION DU MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS:
- Le manuel d’instructions doit être conservé à l’abri pour un usage futur. Veuillez vous y reporter en cas de
nécessité et avant toute utilisation du produit.
• MISES EN GARDE:
- Vous devez prendre connaissance de toutes les mises en garde et y adhérer avant toute utilisation du produit.
• SUIVI & RESPECT DES INSTRUCTIONS:
- Toutes les instructions de fonctionnement & d’utilisation doivent être respectées.
• ENTRETIEN/NETTOYAGE:
- Cet appareil ne doit être nettoyé qu’avec un chiffon légèrement humide ou tissu de polissage. Ne jamais utiliser
de produit de nettoyage pour meuble, benzine, insecticide ou tout autre produit volatile qui pourrait entraîner
une corrosion de l’enceinte.
• EAU & HUMIDITE:
- Ne pas utiliser cet appareil à proximité d’un robinet, d’un évier, d’une douche, d’une baignoire, d’une pi-
scine. Ne pas installer l’enceinte sur un sol humide.
• NE PAS OUVRIR:
- Ne pas démonter l’appareli an d’accéder aux composants internes en vue d’une éventuelle réparation/
modication. Cet appareil ne contient pas de pièces/composants qui puissent être réparés par l’utilisateur. En
cas de panne/dysfonctionnement, veuillez contacter votre revendeur ou le service technique de IKEY-AUDIO au
01 69 79 97 79 (FRANCE).
• REMPLACEMENT DE PIECES DETACHEES:
En cas d’intervention technique, veillez à ce que le technicien n’utilise que des pièces d’origine ou recom-
mandées par le constructeur. L’utilsation de composants
non spéciés par le constructeur pourrait entrainer un mauvais fonctionnement, ainsi que divers risques (Incend-
ies, choc électrique, court-circuit...) & l’annulation de la garantie. Warning
Advertencia • Avertissement • Warnungen 6
BITTE UNBEDINGT VOR INBETRIEBNAHME LESEN
Folgen Sie stets den nachfolgenden Vorsichtsmaßnahmen, um die Möglichkeit von schweren Verletzungen oder gar eines tödli-
chen elektrischen Schlages sowie Kurzschluss, Beschädigung, Feuer oder anderer Gefahren zu verhindern.
• ANWEISUNGEN LESEN:
- Lesen Sie alle Sicherheits- und Bedienungsanweisungen, bevor Sie mit dem
Produkt arbeiten.
• AUFBEWAHRUNGSHINWEIS:
- Bewahren Sie alle Sicherheits- und Bedienungs an weis ungen gut auf.
• WARNHINWEISE:
- Alle Warnhinweise für das Produkt und die Bedienungsan weis ungen müssen
genau eingehalten werden.
• ANWEISUNGEN BEFOLGEN:
- Alle Anweisungen zum Betrieb des Produkts sollten be folgt werden.
• REINIGUNG:
- Das Produkt sollte nur mit einem Polier- oder einem weichen trockenen Tuch gereinigt werden. Benutzen Sie dazu niemals
Möbelwachs, Benzine, In sekten mittel oder andere üchtige Reinigungsmittel, denn Sie könnten zur Korrosion des Gehäuses
führen.
• WASSER&FEUCHTIGKEIT:
- Benutzen Sie dieses Produkt nicht in der Nähe von Was ser, z. B. in der Nähe einer Badewanne, einer Waschschüssel, eines
Küchenspül beckens, eines Waschbeckens, in einem feuchten Keller, in der Nähe eines Schwimmbeckens oder an ähnlichen
Orten.
• NICHT ÖFFNEN:
- Öffnen Sie niemals das Produkt und versuchen Sie nicht, interne Baugruppen zu entnehmen oder zu modizieren. Das Produkt
enthält keine vom Nutzer zu wechselnde Ersatzteile. Sollten Sie eine Fehlfunktion feststellen stellen Sie unverzüglich den Betrieb
des Produktes ein und lassen Sie es von qualiziertem IKEY-AUDIO Servicepersonal prüfen.
• ERSATZTEILE:
- Wenn Ihr Produkt Ersatzteile benötigt, achten Sie darauf, dass der Servicetechniker nur vom Hersteller erlaubte Ersatzteile
oder Ersatzteile, die gleichen Eigenschaften wie die originalen Teile aufweisen, einsetzt. Falsche Ersatzteile können zu Bränden,
elektrischen Schlägen oder anderen Risiken führen.
WARNING • ADVERTENCIA • AVERTISSEMENT • WARNUNGEN

Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing an iKEY-AUDIO G3 PORTABLE
DIGITAL RECORDER. With this device, you can record and trans-
fer recordings of any microphone, guitar, bass, keyboard, or elec-
tric instrument. This next generation recording device features the
latest advancements in engineering and is backed by a One year
limited warranty*. Prior to use, we suggest that you carefully read
all instructions.
Unpacking
Your iKEY-Audio G3 unit has been carefully inspected and tested
before packing and shipping. After unpacking, carefully inspect the
device for exterior damage and immediately report any physical
damage during transit to your shipping carrier. Save the shipping
boxes and all packaging materials in case the unit needs to be
returned to your local dealer or GCI Technologies.
Additional contents
(1) Cable for PC Connection
(1) User Manual
(1) SD Memory Card
(4) AA Batteries
Features
-Full color LCD screen
-Records in MONO or STEREO
-128/ 256/ 320 MP3 les and WAV les (kbps)
-Record direct to the included SD card
-1/4” (6.35 mm) headphone/line output
-1/4” (6.35 mm) instrument input
-3 input gain levels –20 dB, 0 dB and +10 dB
-Play along a previous recorded track while recording a new one
-Adjustable record level with digital input VU
-Easily playback previously recorded media
-Built in guitar tuner
-Rotary headphone volume control
-Transfer les to a computer with the included USB cable
-Batteries Included
-Stand mountable (Stand not included)
-AC adaptor (not included)
Introduction
Introducción • Introduction • Einleitung
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Introduction
Introducción • Introduction • Einleitung 8
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Selecting ne audio equipment such as the unit you have just pur-
chased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time
to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your
equipment offers. This Manufacturer and the Electronic Industries
Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most
out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets
the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring
or distortion-and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive
hearing. Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort
level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal”
can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against
this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing
adapts. To establish a safe level: - Start your volume control at a low
setting. - Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfort-
ably and clearly, and without distortion. Once you have established
a comfortable sound level: - Set the dial and leave it there. Taking a
minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in
the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of
fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often
undetectable until it is too late, this Manufacturer and the Electronic
Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend
you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound
levels is included for your protection.
Sound Level (in dB)
30 Quiet library, soft whispers
40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from trafc
50 Light trafc, normal conversation, quiet ofce
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80 Average city trafc, garbage disposals, alarm clock at
two feet
The following noises can be dangerous at extended exposure

Introduction
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90 Subway, motorcycle, truck trafc, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launch pad
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
(1) BATTERY COMPARTMENT
(2) POWER (ON-OFF)
(3) DC POWER INPUT (AC/DC adapter not included)
(4) INPUT GAIN (- o +)
(5) 1/4” GUITAR IN
(6) 1/4” PHONES/ LINE OUT
(7) LCD SCREEN
(8) RECORD LEVEL/ SEARCH
(9) TIME/ TUNER
(10) FORMAT/ STEREO-MONO
(11) STOP/ BACK - PLAY/ PAUSE - RECORD
(12) OUTPUT LEVEL (- +)
(13) MIX (ON-OFF)
(14) USB to PC
(15) SD CARD SLOT (use included SD card)
(16) STAND MOUNT (stand not included)
(17) USB to PC DATA TRANSFER CABLE (included/
not pictured)
Overview of G3 Connections & Controls

Diagrams
Diagramas • Diagrammes • Darstellungen 10
G3 Diagrams
Diagramas | Diagrammes | Darstellungen
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1
2
3
4
6
7
8
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
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g. 1.0
Back
Posterior
Face arrière
Rückseite
Left Side
Lado Izquierdo
Côté Rauche
Links
Front
Frontal
Face Avant
Vorderseite
Top
Superior
Face Supérieure
Oben
Bottom
Inferior
Bas
Unten
Right Side
Lado Derecho
Côté Droit
Rechts

The iKEY G3 is a portable recorder that al-
lows you to record, playback, and listen to
audio les. The unit also has a mix feature
that allows you to either play along or record
while listening to another le. When nished
recording, les can easily be transferred be-
tween the G3 unit and your computer.
To begin using the iKEY G3, you have to
ensure that it has a working power supply
and that the included SD card (SDHC com-
patible) is connected.
(options)
A.
B.
*NOTE: There is a battery life indicator on the
top right of the LCD screen (7) that drains ac-
cording to how much battery life is left.
Insert card here
the way it is shown
The G3 comes with a 1 GB SD card that
stores the recordings. Before turning on
the unit, ensure the card is inserted into the
slot (15) located on the bottom of the G3. To
connect the card, push the card completely
in the slot until it clicks into place. DO NOT
FORCE THE CARD IN.
To remove the card, slightly push the bot-
tom of the card. It will slide out partially, and
then can be pulled out.
Now that the SD card and power source
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compartment cover (1) located on
the back of the unit.
Connect the power adapter
to the DC input (3) located on
the left side of the unit and
connect the other end into an
electrical outlet.
g. 1.1
g. 1.2
g. 1.3
Install the 4 AA batteries that came with
the unit by simply removing the battery
G3 Functions
Getting Started
Power Supply
Turning On the UnitSD Card Connection

are connected, the unit can be turned on
by setting the POWER (2) switch to the ON
position.
After the unit is turned on, a menu appears
listing all of the les and folders on the
memory device. Use the RECORD LEVEL/
SEARCH (8) jog wheel to scroll through
these folders & les.
Scrolling clockwise will search downwards
through the le menu & scrolling counter
clockwise will search upwards. Press PLAY/
PAUSE (11) when a folder is highlighted to
view its contents. All recordings are stored
in the folder labeled RECORDS in the iKEY
menu.
Press the STOP/BACK (11) button to return
to the previous folder.
To engage a le, press the PLAY/PAUSE
button when it is highlighted in the le menu
(*Note: When connecting a new card no les will
be viewable as no media is yet on the device).
Pressing this button again will pause the
playing le. To fastforward within a track,
scroll the RECORD LEVEL/ SEARCH jog
wheel clockwise. Conversely, to rewind,
scroll the jog wheel counterclockwise.
To stop a le that is playing and return the
unit to the le menu, press the STOP/BACK
(11) button.
The full color LCD screen (7) displays the
les, folders, recordings, play mode, and
record mode for the G3 unit along with the
guitar tuner.
The unit has a built in backlight feature,
however to save energy it turns off after
30-35 seconds. To turn the backlight back
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File number
SD memory
card usage
File name
Track
Display
File
format
Battery
life
Track time
in minutes
& seconds
Time
mode
g. 1.4
(Unit is shown in play mode)
Playing Files
Navigating the G3
Play Mode

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the unit or rotate the jog wheel.
*Note: When the power adapter (not included) is
connected, the backlight will always be on and
there will be no battery indicator.
Recording with the G3
Setup (Input / Output Connections)
GUITAR IN (5) is where you connect the
signal coming from your source via an 1/4”
(6.35 mm) input.
PHONES/ LINE OUT (6) sends the signal to
headphones or an output source through a
1/4” (6.35 mm) output.
*Note: Files that were recorded by the iKEY G3
are named according to the format of the le
and are numbered according to the sequence
in which they were recorded. For instance,
iKEY_001.MP3, iKEY_001.WAV, iKEY_002.
MP3, iKEY_002.WAV.
With the G3, several different types of re-
cordings can be made. The FORMAT/STE-
REO-MONO (10) button is used to set what
bit rate format to record as, and whether to
record in Stereo or Mono.
*Note: These settings can only be selected
when you rst enter record mode, and cannot
be changed once a recording has begun.
To enter record mode, press the RECORD
(11) button.
When in record mode, push the FORMAT/
STEREO-MONO button down to alternate
between bit rate formats.
(Included bit rate formats are listed as follows)
Bit Rate (Format) : Mem. Usage/ Quality
128kbps (MP3) : ≈ 55 mb/ hour
Lowest Quality
256kbps (MP3) : ≈ 110 mb/ hour
320kbps (MP3) : ≈ 137.5 mb/ hour
44.1kHZ (WAV) : 600 mb/ hour
Highest Quality
To switch between Stereo & Mono settings,
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Conexiones y Control de sistema • Connexions & Utilisation • Anschlüsse und Systemeinstellungen
LINE IN PHONES/
LINE OUT
g. 1.5
Recording Options

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press and hold the FORMAT/STEREO-
MONO button down in record mode.
*Note: When using a mono signal source, such
as a guitar, be sure to set the unit to MONO
mode otherwise only the left channel will be re-
corded to and heard upon playback.
(Screen shows unit in record mode)
If a recording is set as stereo (pictured),
there will be two bars present in the STE-
REO-MONO Signal gauge section. If it is set
as mono, there will be one bar present.
When an input signal is too loud, distortion
and clipping can occur. However, a signal
that is too low may sound mufed or not be
cord mode) appears red.
To nd the max possible recording level fol-
low these steps:
1) Raise the level to where it just begins to
overload/ distort/ clip (appear red).
2) From there slightly lower the level with the
Rec Level Jog wheel unitl it does not over-
load (*Note: turning the jog wheel clockwise
raises the signal & counterclockwise lowers the
signal level).
between 3 padded levels: –20 dB [-], 0 dB
[o] and +10 dB [+]. If a signal is too low, try
to raise it by switching from [-] to [o] or [o] to
[+]. If a signal is too high, try to lower it by
switching from [+] to [o] or [o] to [-].
audible at all.
To get the best recordings, you must apply
the maximum possible signal that the unit
can accept without overloading. When a
signal becomes too loud for the unit, the
Stereo-Mono Signal gauge (shown in re-
The INPUT GAIN switch (4) is also
used to help get a maximum sig-
nal level. The switch changes the
overall level of an incoming signal
g. 1.7
SD memory
card usage
File name
STEREO-MONO
Signal gauge
Recording level/
Jog wheel marker
File format
Battery life
Track time
Time mode
g. 1.6
Record Mode
Setting Recording Levels

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Solution- Turn the Rec. Level jog wheel all the way up and
raise the input gain until the signal barely peaks and can be
scaled back.
*Note: If your recording is not being stored correctly, you may have
to raise or lower the signal coming from your source directly if pos-
sible.
low level
recording
Once your bit rate format, levels and stereo/mono settings
have been made, you are ready to record. In record mode,
simply press the RECORD button to start recording. A light
will ash below the record button to indicate that the unit is
recording.
To pause a recording, press the RECORD button again.
g. 1.8
Input Level
Signal Meters Output Result
limit
clipping/
distortion
Solution: Slightly scale back Rec. Level jog wheel so the meter
does not appear red
clean
recording
clipping at
mid-recording
level
Solution- Raise the Rec. Level jog wheel all the way and lower
the input gain until the signal barely peaks and can be scaled
back so it does not appear red.
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Recording a File

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To continue a recording, press the RECORD
button once more.
To stop recording, and return to the previous
menu, press the STOP/BACK button (*Note:
all recordings are stored in the folder labeled
RECORDS in the iKEY menu. As well, when re-
cording and a le exceeds 2 GB in length, it will
continue recording as a separate le).
The MIX (13) function allows you to play
along or record while simultaneously listen-
ing to another le.
To use this feature, making sure the MIX
switch is set to the ON position, simply se-
lect a track from the File Menu with the RE-
CORD LEVEL/SEARCH (8) jog wheel.
To play along with the le press the PLAY
(11) button. The unit will enter play mode
and the selected track will begin to play.
You will be able to hear the signal from
your instrument along with the track.
Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button will pause
the le currently playing. To stop the le
and return to the previous menu, press the
STOP/BACK button.
To make a recording while listening to a par-
ticular track, select a le from the File Menu,
and with the MIX switch set to the ON po-
sition press the RECORD button. The unit
will enter record mode and begin recording
as the selected le plays along. To pause
the recording, press the RECORD button
again.
Pressing the STOP/BACK button will stop
and save the recording, as well as return the
unit to the le menu (*Note: only your record-
ing will be saved, not a mix of the two songs
together).
Transferring Files Between
the G3 and your Computer
First, ensure your unit is powered off.
Connect the small end of the USB cable to
the USB TO PC (14) slot on the G3 unit, and
connect the other end to the USB port on
the back of your computer.
*Note: For best results, connect the USB cable
Files can easily be transferred be-
tween the G3 and your computer
using the included USB cable.
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g. 1.9
Using Mix Mode

a hub.
Once the cable is connected to both the
unit and the computer, turn on the G3. Wait
for the card to be recognized by your com-
puter.
Mac: When an icon appears on your computer,
click on it to view the contents of the card.
PC: Click on the USB device that appears in the
My Computer folder.
The les associated with the last recording
session will be stored as a playlist entitled
lastrec.m3u. They can be opened on the
computer simply by clicking on the playlist
icon, or transferred by dragging the playlist
icon to the computer.
To copy audio les from the computer to the
iKEY G3, select the les to be copied and
drag them to the icon that appears when the
G3 is connected.
Once your les have been transferred, sim-
ply press the STOP button to return to the
main le menu.
Mac: Select the iKEY G3 icon. Drag-and-
drop it into the trash.
Windows: Click the ‘safely remove hard-
ware’ icon in the task bar. Choose the iKEY
G3 as the device to remove.
(TIME Display) The TIME/TUNER (9) button
lets you select what mode the track time is
displayed as in both play mode and record
mode. In either mode, pressing the TRACK/
TUNER button will alternate the track time
function between Elapsed and time Remain-
ing. *Note: When playing or recording a track
for over one hour, the time indicators switch
from m:s (minutes seconds) to h:m (hours min-
utes).
Elapsed represents how much time has gone
by in a track, and Remaining represents how
much time is left .
*Note: In record mode, Remaining represents
how much recording time is left on the SD card.
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(Guitar TUNER) When the TIME/TUNER but-
ton is held down, the unit goes into TUNER
mode. Use this function to tune your guitar
by rst connecting your guitar to the GUITAR
In (5) section on your G3 unit.
There are two tuning interfaces that can be
used. One is for novice guitar players, and
the other is for more skilled players. Each
interface is based off of a standard 6 string
guitar model with notes (low to high) E-A-D-
G-B-E.
In Tuner mode, the rst screen that appears
is in the novice Guitar Tuner interface. It has
an individual screen for every string going
from lowest to highest, starting with the low
E string.
Play the lowest string on your guitar. The
LCD screen (7) will read the signal as green if
your string is in tune, red if it is sharp, or yel-
low if it is at. Adjust accordingly and press
the Format/ Stereo-Mono button to switch to
the next string screen.
After navigating through all 6 Guitar Tuner
screens, you will nd the Auto Tuner inter-
face (intended for the more experienced
guitar player). Strings are tuned just like
in the Guitar Tuner interface, however all
strings are tuned in this one screen.
(OUTPUT LEVEL) Use the OUTPUT LEVEL
(12) along with the controls on your instru-
ment to adjust headphone level.
(HOLD Mode) The unit is equipped with a
HOLD function which freezes all buttons
and the jog wheel from taking action when
depressed. To enter this mode, press and
hold the TIME (9) and FORMAT(10) buttons
simultaneously. The top right of the screen
will indicate when the unit is in hold mode.
To exit HOLD mode, press the TIME and
FORMAT buttons simultaneously again.
(STAND Mount) The Stand mount (16) is
where you connect your unit to a stand
(Stand not included).
Improvements are always being made to
our products to increase usability and func-
tionality. Occasionally, software updates
come out for our iKEY-AUDIO Series units.
Be sure to check the iKEY-AUDIO Web site
(http://www.ikey-audio.com) regularly.
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To nd out what software version you have on
your unit, turn it on and as it powers up there
will be a number that appears at the top of
the LCD screen (7). This refers to the software
version. If the Web site has a software update
listed whose number is higher than the one on
your unit, than this means the software on the
site is more current and should be loaded onto
your unit. (*Note: Be sure to load only the soft-
ware listed specically for your unit.)
There are detailed instructions on how to up-
date your units software located on the iKEY-
AUDIO Web site, however here is a quick
guide:
*Note: It is very important to ensure that
your batteries are full when updating the
units software because an update can take
up to several minutes, and if your unit pow-
ers off in the middle of an update, your unit
can become damaged.
1) Ensure that the software update located
online is most up to date version, and
that it is not currently running on your
unit.
2) Unzip and download the latest software
version onto the root directory of your
SD card.
3) Load it onto your unit making sure it is
rst powered off and then turn it on.
4) The software will update automatically.
Sampling Rate:................... 44.1kHz, 16 Bit
Dynamic Range: ................................ 98 dB
Freq Response:.................... 20Hz – 20KHz
Data Type............... MP3 Bit Rate 128, 256,
320 Kbps; WAV 44.1 kHz
USB compatibility............. USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0
Power Source................ 4 ‘AA’ batteries 5V
AC/DC adapter (not included)
Recording time on battery power.......≈4
hours (depending on storage device
used and type of batteries)
Please register your warranty online at
www.ikey-audio.com
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