Yamaha PocketrakCX - POCKETRAK CX 2 GB Digital... User manual

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POCKET RECORDER
POCKETRAK CX
Reference Manual

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Starting Up ..................................... 4
Part names and functions ................................. 4
Front, side and back panels.................................... 4
LCD screen ............................................................ 7
About the screens ............................................. 8
Navigating the list screen....................................... 8
Setting the current date and time.................... 9
Recording...................................... 10
Before recording ............................................. 10
Attaching the wind screen (protection against
wind and sibilance)........................................... 10
Selecting a Recording mode................................. 10
Turning the ALC (Auto Level Control)
function on or off ............................................. 10
Setting the microphone sensitivity ....................... 10
Using an external microphone ............................. 10
Attaching the recorder to a tripod
or a microphone stand ..................................... 11
Recording a musical performance .................. 11
Adjusting the recording level................................ 12
Simple recording (musical practice,
meeting, etc.)............................................... 13
Recording from an external audio device
(such as a CD player) ................................... 14
Recording Settings ....................... 16
Changing the Recording mode
(Selecting a sound quality) .......................... 16
Changing Recording mode .................................. 17
Turning the ALC (Auto Level Control)
on and off..................................................... 17
Setting the recording EQ (equalizer) ............. 18
About recording EQ options................................. 18
Selecting a recording EQ option........................... 19
Customizing the recording EQ ............................. 20
Setting the recording peak limiter ................. 21
Setting the High Pass Filter (HPF) .................. 21
Setting Stereo Wide recording....................... 21
VAS (Voice Activated System) recording ....... 22
Setting the voice sensing level (VAS value) ........... 22
Setting the Auto Divide function
(AUTO DIVIDE)............................................. 23
Recording with the self timer ......................... 24
Changing the LED setting............................... 25
Playback ........................................26
Playing back files............................................. 26
Playing back tracks from the Playlist .............. 27
Indicators displayed during playback ....................27
Fast forwarding and fast reversing................. 28
Using headphones .......................................... 28
Playback Settings ..........................29
Changing the playback speed ........................ 29
Playing back specific sections of a track ......... 30
Using the Skip playback function..........................30
Using the A-B Repeat playback function ...............31
Using the Phrase playback function ......................31
Playing back the same track repeatedly ......... 32
Playing back with less noise (Clear Voice) ..... 33
Setting the sound EQ (equalizer)
(applicable only to the M and L folders)..... 34
About the sound EQ options ................................34
Selecting a sound EQ option ................................35
Customizing the sound EQ option........................ 36
Editing Files ...................................37
Dividing files.................................................... 37
Using the fade in and fade out effects ........... 39
Applying the fade in effect.................................... 39
Applying the fade out effect ................................. 40
Inserting and deleting index marks................ 40
Inserting index marks ...........................................40
Deleting index marks............................................40
Deleting .........................................42
Managing the Recycle Bin .............................. 42
Activating the Recycle Bin function....................... 42
Displaying the Recycle Bin folder .......................... 42
Playing back a file in the Recycle Bin folder........... 43
Restoring a file from the Recycle Bin folder ...........43
Emptying the Recycle Bin folder ........................... 44
Deleting a selected file.................................... 45
Deleting all files from a folder ........................ 46
Formatting a microSD card
(Deleting all data) ........................................ 46
Using the Timer Functions ............47
Programming Timer recording....................... 47
Programming the alarm ................................. 48

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About the Menu Settings ............. 50
Menu and menu item list..................................... 50
Setting the menu options..................................... 51
Selecting the battery type .............................. 51
Turning the beep sound on or off .................. 52
Activating the Auto Power Off function......... 52
Setting the Backlight function........................ 52
Adjusting the LCD contrast............................. 53
Initializing the menu settings......................... 53
Checking the firmware version....................... 53
Using the POCKETRAK CX with a
Computer...................................... 54
Computer system requirements ..................... 54
Connecting the recorder to your computer... 54
Disconnecting the recorder
from your computer..................................... 55
Troubleshooting (Windows Vista/XP)............ 56
About files and folders.................................... 57
About the file naming rules .................................. 59
Transferring audio files from the recorder
to a computer............................................... 60
Copying audio files to a CD-R......................... 60
Using the POCKETRAK CX
as a Music Player ...........................62
Ripping CDs (Creating compatible music
files from music CDs) ................................... 62
Transferring music files to the POCKETRAK
CX (Sync function) ....................................... 64
Playing back tracks in a specific sequence...... 66
Creating a Playlist ................................................. 66
Importing Audio Files
into Cubase AI ...............................67
Recharging the eneloop ................71
Appendix .......................................72
Error messages ................................................ 72
Troubleshooting.............................................. 74
FAQ .................................................................. 78
Specifications .................................................. 80
Index................................................................ 82
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* The illustrations and LCD screens shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only and may
appear somewhat different from those on your instrument.
About the manuals
The operation of the POCKETRAK CX is explained in this Reference Manual (this file) and also in the
Owner’s Manual (printed version).
Owner’s Manual (printed version): The Owner’s Manual includes information about precautions,
setup and basic operation that will get you started as easily as possible.
Reference Manual (this file): The Reference Manual includes part names and functions, detailed
descriptions and procedures that will help you take full advantage of the POCKETRAK CX,
and troubleshooting information.

Starting Up
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Starting Up
Part names and functions
Front, side and back panels
1
LCD screen
2
[REC/PAUSE ] button
Starts or pauses recording.
3
[STOP/ESC ] button
Stops recording or playback. Press this button during the menu setting operation to
return to the previous screen or setting.
4
[VOL +] button
Increases the volume of playback or recording monitoring. Also, it moves the cursor
upward during menu operation or file selection.
5
[VOL -] button
Decreases the volume of playback or recording monitoring. Also, it moves the cur-
sor downward during menu operation or file selection.
6
[]button
Fast reverse button. Also, use this button to return to the previous screen during the
menu setting operation or while the list screen is displayed, move the cursor to the
left, or set the recording level.
7
[]button
Fast forward button. Also, use this button to proceed to the next screen during the
menu setting operation or while the list screen is displayed, move the cursor to the
right, or set the recording level.
8
[MENU/ENTER] button
While the main screen is displayed, press and hold down this button for at least two
(2) seconds to display the menu screen. During the menu setting operation or
while the list screen is displayed, press this button once to confirm the item selec-
tion or the operation.
9 Built-in stereo microphone
The recorder features a high-performance X-Y stereo microphone.
VOL
MENU
ENTER
SPEED
PAUSE ESC
PLAY
STOP
REC
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LED indicator
Lights up as a “recording or playback indicator” during recording or playback, as a
“peak indicator” if the level of the recording input source is too high, and as a
“charging indicator” while the battery is being charged.
☞
Changing the LED setting (page 25)
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[PLAY/SPEED ] button
Starts playback or changes the playback speed in stages.
☞
Playback (page 26)
☞
Changing the playback speed (page 29)
w
MIC/LINE socket
External stereo microphone/line level input socket. Select [MIC] for the
[REC SELECT] menu item when you connect an external microphone. Select [LINE]
when you connect and record from an external audio device.
☞ Using an external microphone (page 10)
☞
Recording from an external audio device (such as a CD player) (page 14)
e
[POWER] button
Turns the power to the POCKETRAK CX on or off. Press the button once briefly to
turn the power on. Press and hold down the button for at least two (2) seconds to
turn the power off.
r
[FOLDER/A-B REPEAT] button
Press this button to select a folder or to use the A-B Repeat or Clear Voice function.
t [LIST/INDEX] button
To display a list of files in the selected folder, press this button while the recorder is
stopped.
Press this button during recording or playback to insert index marks (playback posi-
tion locators).
☞
Inserting index marks (page 40)
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[EDIT/PHRASE] button
Use this button to edit a file. Alternatively, use this button to perform Phrase play-
back (the playback point will be moved back by the specified number of seconds).
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Editing Files (page 37)
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Using the Phrase playback function (page 31)
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[DEL] button
Deletes files, folders, or index marks. It also recalls the Recycle Bin menu while the
Recycle Bin folder is selected.
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Deleting (page 42)
i microSD card slot
Insert a microSD card here.
o
USB terminal
Connect this terminal to a computer using the included USB cable.
p
[HOLD/CHARGE] switch
To engage the Hold function (to avoid accidental operation), slide the switch in the
direction of the arrow.
To start recharging the eneloop battery, slide the switch in the direction of the
arrow after you connect the recorder to a computer.
☞Recharging the eneloop (page 71)
aHeadphones socket
Connect inner-ear headphones or other types of headphones here.
s[ALC ON/OFF] switch
Set this switch to ON to automatically adjust the recording level in accordance with
the source level to optimize the dynamics of the resulting recording.
☞Turning the ALC (Auto Level Control) on and off (page 17)
d[MIC SENS HIGH/LOW] switch
Switches the microphone sensitivity to high or low in accordance with the record-
ing environment.
fSpeaker
gBattery cover
hThreaded socket for attaching a tripod or a microphone stand adapter
Use this socket to attach a tripod or a microphone stand adapter.
☞Attaching the recorder to a tripod or a microphone stand (page 11)
☞Page 9 of the included Owner’s Manual
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LCD screen
Hint:
What is Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) recording?
Linear PCM (LPCM) recording is a digital recording method that samples analog audio
signals at a certain frequency and saves them as digital signals without compression.
Music CDs (CD-DA – CD digital Audio) use PCM recording (sampling rate of 44.1kHz, bit
depth of 16-bit samples, bit rate of 1,411kbps, and frequency response from 20 to
20kHz).
PCM recordings are digitally-recorded unprocessed audio, and are supposed to be of the
highest sound quality. “WAVE” format is used to import these PCM recording files into a
computer. The WAVE file extension is “.WAV”. MP3 and WMA format files are created by
compressing the LPCM data.
External recording mode (MIC, LINE)
Timer/Alarm
Auto Divide
Recording level
(with ALC off)
Microphone sensitivity
High Pass Filter
File number/
Total number of files
Repeat playback
Skip playback
Playback speed
Sound EQ
microSD card
Bit rate
(for recording and playing back MP3
files and playing back WMA files)
Frequency (for PCM recording and
playback)
Battery setting
e: eneloop
A: Alkaline battery
Remaining battery power
Folder name
File format
Information indicators
(Remaining recording
time, elapsed recording
time, track name, file
name, artist name, total
playback time, elapsed
playback time, operation
status, file type, current
time and date, etc.)
VAS (Voice Activated System)

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About the screens
Navigating the list screen
This section explains how to select a file from the list screen and play it back.
1. Press the [LIST/INDEX] button while the main screen is displayed and the
recorder is stopped.
The recorder displays the list screen.
2. Press the [VOL +/-] buttons to select the file you wish to play.
To select a different folder, press the [ ]/[ ] buttons, or the [FOLDER/A-B
REPEAT] button repeatedly to scroll through the folders.
· For more information on the folders, refer to “Folder structure” on page 59.
3. Press the [PLAY/SPEED ] button.
The recorder starts to play the file.
4. Press the [STOP/ESC ] button.
The recorder stops playback.
VOL
MENU
ENTER
SPEEDPAUSE ESC
PLAY
STOP
REC
MENU
ENTER
[Main screen]
Appears when the
power to the unit is
turned on.
[Menu screen] Appears when you press
and hold down the [MENU/
ENTER] button for at least
two (2) seconds while the
main screen is displayed.
This screen enables you to
change Recording mode,
set the date and time, ini-
tialize the recorder, and
make various other settings.
[List screen] Appears when you press the
[LIST/INDEX] button while
the main screen is dis-
played.
The files stored on the
microSD card will be dis-
played in a tree structure.
LIST
Hint:
·To go back to the main screen, press the [STOP/ESC ] button.
·Press the [STOP/ESC ] button repeatedly to select one of the indicators for
the file in the following order (if the playback file exists).
[REC REMAIN TIME]→[DATE & TIME]→[TOTAL TIME]→[REC DATE & TIME]
Selected folder
Files in the folder
Hint:

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Setting the current date and time
After you set the date and time, the POCKETRAK CX will automatically record the recording date
and time with each file.
1. Press the [MENU/ENTER] button for at least two (2) seconds while the main
screen is displayed, press the [VOL +/-] buttons to select [COMMON MENU],
then press the [MENU/ENTER] button.
2. Press the [VOL +/-] buttons to select [DATE & TIME], then press the [MENU/
ENTER] button.
3. Press the [VOL +/-] buttons to select the year, then press the [ ] button.
4. In the same way, select the month, day, 24/12-hour indication (24H or AM/
PM), hour and minute, then press the [MENU/ENTER] button.
5. Press the [STOP/ESC ] button twice.
The recorder displays the main screen.
MENU
ENTER
at least two (2)
seconds
VOL
MENU
ENTER
MENU
ENTER
VOL
VOL

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Recording
Before recording
Attaching the wind screen (protection against wind and sibilance)
The built-in stereo microphone is highly sensitive. Therefore, a slight breeze or breath
— even a weak air conditioning breeze that hits the microphones directly — will be
recorded as noise. To reduce the level of wind and other environmental noise,
Yamaha recommends that you use the recorder with the wind screen attached to the
microphones. Also, to further minimize the noise level, Yamaha recommends that
you turn on the High Pass Filter via menu item [HPF] (see page 21).
Selecting a Recording mode
The POCKETRAK CX records audio in the MP3 or PCM (WAV) format. As a rule of
thumb, select “PCM 44.1kHz” (better sound quality) for Recording mode to record a
musical performance. Select “MP3 128kbps” (smaller data size) to record musical
practice sessions or conference meetings (see page 16).
Turning the ALC (Auto Level Control) function on or off
Auto Level Control function automatically adjusts the recording level in response to the
input source level to optimize the dynamics of the resulting recording (see
page 17 ).
Setting the microphone sensitivity
You can set the microphone sensitivity level to high or low to accommodate the
input volume. If the volume level is too high, set the [MIC SENS] (microphone sensi-
tivity) switch on the left side of the unit to [LOW]. If the volume level is too low, set
the switch to [HIGH].
Using an external microphone
You can use an external microphone for recording, instead of using the built-in stereo
microphone.
Select [MIC] for menu item [REC SELECT], then connect an external microphone to
the MIC/LINE socket located on the right side of the unit.
Yamaha recommends that you use a microphone with the following specifications as
an external microphone.
ALC OFF ALC ON
Feature
The recording will accurately
represent the original sound and
maintain the original sound
dynamics.
The recording dynamics will be adjusted.
Louder sounds will be quieter and softer
sounds will be louder. This setting will
reduce distortion and is better for dictation.
Application Musical performance and nature
recordings
Musical practice, conference meeting and
interview recordings
Type Electret condenser microphone that features plug-in power operation
Impedance 2kΩ
Power Guaranteed operation at 1.3V
Plug Mini plug (3.5mm)

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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 micro-
phone stand using the included microphone stand adapter. In this way, you can set
up the recorder in the optimum position. This can be useful for recording musical
performances. (Please refer to page 9 of the included Owner’s Manual.)
Recording a musical performance
Before recording, set the [ALC] switch to [OFF] and the [MIC SENS] (microphone sensitivity)
switch to [LOW].
1. Press the [FOLDER/A-B REPEAT] button located on the side panel repeatedly
to select a folder into which to record.
Hint:
· Pressing the [FOLDER/A-B REPEAT] button repeatedly will scroll through the folders.
Select a folder from folders A-D.
2. Press the [REC/PAUSE ] button.
The unit enters recording [STANDBY] mode. (Recording has not yet started.)
Note:
· The level meter will move left or right in response to the sound level from the micro-
phone.
VOL
MENU
ENTER
SPEEDPAUSE ESC
PLAY
STOP
REC
HIGH LOW
ON OFF
ALC MIC SENS
MENU
ENTER
SPEEDPAUSE ESC
PLAY
STOP
REC
FOLDER
Level meter

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3. Press the [ ]/[ ] buttons to adjust the MIC LEVEL (recording level).
Adjust the recording level while playing music, speaking, etc.
Note:
Setting the recording peak limiter
When the recording peak limiter is set to ON, the recorder reduces sound distortion by
automatically adjusting excessive peaks. It is recommended that you set the limiter to ON
when you are recording audio.
To set the recording peak limiter to ON, press and hold down the [MENU/ENTER] button
for at least two seconds, then select [REC MENU] →[REC LIMITER] →[ON].
The peak limiter is available only when the ALC is set to OFF.
Adjusting the recording level
• Setting an appropriate recording level
Adjust the recording level so that at the loudest source
volume the level meter will move as far to the right as pos-
sible without deflecting all the way (and the recording
LED will not turn off).
• If the recording level is too low:
Press the [ ] button to adjust the recording level so
that the level meter will move moderately to the right.
Note:
· If an appropriate recording level cannot be
achieved even if you raise the level to “40,” slide
the [MIC SENS] switch to [HIGH].
• If the recording level is too high:
The level meter frequently moves all the way to the right
and the recording LED turns off. The indicator
appears on the screen.
Press the [ ] button to lower the recording level.
4. Press the [REC/PAUSE ] button again.
The LED lights up in red and recording begins.
MENU
ENTER
SPEEDPAUSE ESC
PLAY
STOP
REC
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• Indicators displayed during recording
5. Press the [STOP/ESC ] button to stop recording.
The LED will turn off, and the REC REMAIN TIME indicator will be displayed on the
screen.
Simple recording (musical practice, meeting, etc.)
Before recording, set the [ALC] switch to [ON] and the [MIC SENS] (microphone sensitivity)
switch to [HIGH].
1. Press the [FOLDER/A-B REPEAT] button located on the side panel repeatedly
to select a folder into which to record.
Hint:
· Pressing the [FOLDER/A-B REPEAT] button repeatedly will scroll through the folders.
Select a folder from folders A-D.
VOL
MENU
ENTER
SPEEDPAUSE ESC
PLAY
STOP
REC
Recording mode
Recording level
Available recording time
(Recording remaining time)
Folder name
Recording-in-progress indicator
Level meter
File number
Elapsed recording time
Recording LED
VOL
MENU
ENTER
SPEEDPAUSE ESC
PLAY
STOP
REC
MIC SENS
HIGH LOW
ON OFF
ALC
MENU
ENTER
SPEEDPAUSE ESC
PLAY
STOP
REC
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2. Press the [REC/PAUSE ] button.
The LED lights up in red and recording begins.
Hint:
· If the recording level is too high (see page 12), set
the [MIC SENS] (microphone sensitivity) switch to
[LOW].
3. Press the [STOP/ESC ] button to stop recording.
The LED will turn off and the REC REMAIN TIME indicator will be displayed on the
screen.
Recording from an external audio device (such as a CD
player)
You can record line input sources from an external audio device (such as a CD player or MD
player).
1. Press the [MENU/ENTER] button for at least two (2) seconds while the main
screen is displayed, press the [VOL +/-] buttons to select [REC MENU] →
[REC SELECT], then press the [MENU/ENTER] button.
2. Press the [VOL +/-] buttons to select [LINE], then press the [MENU/ENTER]
button.
Note:
· Please note that you cannot adjust the recording level on the unit if [LINE] has been
selected.
3. Connect the recorder’s [MIC/LINE] socket to the audio output connector on
the external device.
VOL
MENU
ENTER
SPEEDPAUSE ESC
PLAY
STOP
REC
MIC SENS
HIGH LOW
MENU
ENTER
VOL

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Use a commercially-available audio cable (stereo mini plug, 3.5mm, with no resis-
tance).
4. Adjust the volume level of the external audio device while playing the
recording source.
Hint:
·Try a test recording to find an appropriate recording level.
5. Press the [FOLDER/A-B REPEAT] button to select the “L” folder.
Note:
· The ALC function is automatically turned off during recording to the “L” folder.
6. Play the recording source on the external audio device and press the
[REC/PAUSE ] button.
Recording starts.
Note:
·Arecording mode of “MP3:192kbps” will be selected automatically. You cannot select
any other mode option.
· While you are recording audio through the line input from the connected external
device, no audio will be heard from the speaker. Use the headphones to listen to the
audio being recorded.
7. Press the [STOP/ESC ] button to stop recording.
Stop playback on the external device.
VOL
MENU
ENTER
SPEED
PAUSE ESC
PLAY
STOP
REC
3
5
To the external
input socket Audio device
or LINE OUT
(Recording) socket
To audio output
headphones socket
Folder L

Recording Settings
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Recording Settings
Changing the Recording mode (Selecting a sound quality)
The POCKETRAK CX enables you to record audio in MP3 or PCM (WAV) format. In PCM mode,
non-compressed audio data will be recorded. In MP3 mode, compressed audio data will be
recorded. With the better sound quality, the data size will be larger and available recording time
will be shorter. Refer to the table below to select a Recording mode that will suit your purpose.
Recording mode and application examples
Available recording time (with the included microSD card)
• If you record multiple files, the total available recording time will be shorter than
the times estimated above.
•If you are using a 2GB or larger microSD card, the largest available recording space
(for continuous recording in one file) is 2GB.
Recording
format
Sampling
frequency
or bit rate
File
extension Application examples
PCM
48 kHz
.WAV
Recording a musical performance, creating
a master recording, creating a CD, and
recording other original sound sources Higher sound
quality
44.1 kHz
MP3
320 kbps
.MP3
High-quality recording of musical practice
sessions, conference meetings, etc. com-
pressed into a smaller size file
192 kbps
128 kbps Standard
sound quality
64 kbps Recordings for which extended duration is
more important than sound quality
(“32kbps” indicates a monaural recording.)
Longer record-
ing time
32 kbps
Recording mode Available recording time (estimated)
PCM 48 kHz About 2 hours 50 minutes
PCM 44.1 kHz About 3 hours 5 minutes
MP3 320 kbps About 13 hours 35 minutes
MP3 192 kbps About 22 hours 45 minutes
MP3 128 kbps About 34 hours 5 minutes
MP3 64 kbps About 68 hours 15 minutes
MP3 32 kbps About 136 hours 30 minutes

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Changing Recording mode
1. Press the [MENU/ENTER] button for at least two (2) seconds while the main
screen is displayed, press the [VOL +/-] buttons to select [REC MENU] →
[REC MODE], then press the [MENU/ENTER] button.
2. Press the [VOL +/-] buttons to select the desired Recording mode option,
then press the [MENU/ENTER] button.
3. Press the [STOP/ESC ] button twice.
The recorder displays the main screen.
Turning the ALC (Auto Level Control) on and off
Note:
·You can turn the ALC function on or off when recording audio to folders A – D.
•Turning the ALC function on
Slide the [ALC] switch located on the side
panel of the unit to “ON.”
The recording level will automatically be
adjusted in response to the input level.
•Turning the ALC function off
Slide the [ALC] switch (located on the side
panel of the unit) to “OFF.”
You can change the recording level in incre-
ments (see page 12).
Note:
·You cannot adjust the recording level when you are recording audio from a connected
external device (see page 14).
MENU
ENTER
VOL
ESC
STOP
ALC ON
ALC OFF
(The recording level will be displayed.)

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Setting the recording EQ (equalizer)
Setting the recording EQ enables to record the audio of the desired tonal quality by boosting the
lower or higher frequency ranges.
You can use the recording EQ only when recording audio to folders A – D and when the ALC
function is turned off.
About recording EQ options
The POCKETRAK CX offers eight recording EQ presets and one USER recording EQ
option (that enables you to customize by cutting and boosting five EQ bands individ-
ually). The recording EQ presets include RECOMMENDED, FLAT, SUPER BASS, BASS,
MIDDLE, BASS&TREBLE, TREBLE, and SUPER TREBLE.
Features of each recording EQ preset
Note:
·You cannot change the parameters of these eight recording EQ presets. Select the USER
recording EQ option if you wish to customize the recording EQ.
RECOMMENDED FLAT SUPER BASS BASS
This preset is recom-
mended for recording
via the built-in micro-
phone.
No EQ is used for
recording.
This preset signifi-
cantly boosts the
lower frequency
range.
This preset mildly
boosts the lower fre-
quency range.
MIDDLE BASS&TREBLE TREBLE SUPER TREBLE
This preset boosts the
mid frequency range.
This preset mildly
boosts the lower and
higher frequency
ranges.
This preset mildly
boosts the higher fre-
quency range.
This preset signifi-
cantly boosts the
higher frequency
range.

Recording Settings
POCKETRAK CX Reference Manual 19
Selecting a recording EQ option
1. Set the [ALC] switch to “OFF.”
2. Press the [FOLDER/A-B REPEAT] button repeatedly to select a folder into
which to record.
Select a folder from folders A-D.
3. Press the [REC/PAUSE ] button.
The unit displays the [STANDBY] indicator.
4. Press and hold down the [MENU/ENTER] button for at least two (2) seconds
while the [STANDBY] indicator is displayed.
The unit displays the recording EQ screen.
5. Press the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the desired recording EQ option.
You can select from eight recording EQ presets and one USER recording EQ
(which enables you to customize the EQ settings).
Hint:
·For information on how to customize the USER recording EQ option, refer to “Customiz-
ing the recording EQ” on page 20.
6. Press the [MENU/ENTER] button.
The selection of the recording EQ is confirmed. Adjust the recording level, then
press the [REC/PAUSE ] button again to start recording (see page 12).
Note:
·To cancel the operation, press the [STOP/ESC ] button.

Recording Settings
POCKETRAK CX Reference Manual 20
Customizing the recording EQ
The USER recording EQ enables you to customize the level of five EQ bands.
1. Select “USER” while the recording EQ screen is dis-
played.
Refer to steps 1-5 in the “Selecting a recording EQ
option” section on page 19.
2. Press the [VOL -] button.
The 150Hz band will be selected and displayed as a black
bar.
3. Press the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a frequency band that you wish to
cut or boost.
The selected frequency band will be displayed as a black bar.
4. Press the [VOL +/-] buttons to boost or cut the level of the selected fre-
quency band.
You can boost the level by as much as +12dB or cut the level by as much as -12dB
in 1dB steps. The larger value will raise the recording level and boost the fre-
quency band.
Note:
·To adjust the level of other frequency bands, repeat steps 3 and 4.
·To cancel the operation, press the [STOP/ESC ] button.
5. Press the [MENU/ENTER] button.
The USER recording EQ is now customized. Adjust the recording level, then press
the [REC/PAUSE ] button again to start recording (see page 12).
Note:
· The USER recording EQ setting is retained when you turn the power off or change the
battery. However, the setting will be lost if you change the battery without first turning
the power off.