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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MOD-
IFY 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 prod-
uct 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. Failure to
follow instructions could void your FCC
authorization to use this product in the USA.
3. NOTE:
This product has been tested and
found to comply with the requirements listed
in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B”
digital devices. Compliance with these
requirements provides a reasonable level of
assurance that your use of this product in a
residential environment will not result in
harmful interference with other electronic
devices. This equipment generates/uses
radio frequencies and, if not installed and
used according to the instructions found in
the users manual, may cause interference
harmful to the operation of other electronic
devices. Compliance with FCC regulations
does not guarantee that interference will not
occur in all installations. If this product is
found to be the source of interference, which
can be determined by turning the unit “OFF”
and “ON”, please try to eliminate the prob-
lem by using one of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device
that is being affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different
branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or
install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relo-
cate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna
lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the
lead-in to co-axial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce
satisfactory results, please contact the local
retailer authorized to distribute this type of
product. If you can not locate the appropriate
retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation
of America, Electronic Service Division,
6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park,
CA90620
The above statements apply ONLY to those
products distributed by Yamaha Corporation
of America or its subsidiaries.
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
CANADA
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est con-
forme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
• This applies only to products distributed by
Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.
• Ceci ne s’applique qu’aux produits dis-
tribués par Yamaha Canada Musique Ltée.
(class B)

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* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT
(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)
Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America
Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620
Telephone : [phone]
Type of Equipment : POCKET RECORDER
Model Name : POCKETRAK CX
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired oper-
ation.
See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.
(FCC DoC)
* This applies only to products distributed
by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.
IMPORTANT
Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below.
Model
Serial No.
The serial number is located inside the battery compartment of the unit.
Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference.
(Ser.No)
About MP3
• Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right to distribute content cre-
ated 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 and the like). An independent license for such use is required. For
details, please visit http://mp3licensing.com.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

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PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
DANGER
Handling caution
• Do not operate the device or use headphones/earphones while
driving a car or riding a motorcycle or a bicycle, since this could
result in a serious accident.
WARNING
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 qualified
Yamaha service personnel.
Water warning
•Do not expose the device to rain, use it near water or in damp or
wet conditions, or place containers near it containing liquids
which might spill into any openings. If any liquid such as water
seeps into the device, turn off the power immediately and unplug
the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the device
inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
If you notice any abnormality
• If this device should be dropped or damaged, immediately turn
off the power and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha
service personnel.
CAUTION
Location
• Before moving the device, remove all connected cables.
• Do not expose the device to excessive dust or vibrations, or
extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or
in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel
disfiguration or damage to the internal components.
• Do not place the device in an unstable position where it might
accidentally fall over.
• Do not use the device in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo
equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Doing so
may result in noise, both in the device itself and in the TV or
radio next to it.
Handling caution
• Do not use the device or headphones/earphones for a long
period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since
this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any
hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.
• Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy objects on
it, and avoid use excessive force on the buttons, switches or
connectors.
Saving data
• Saved data may be lost due to malfunction or incorrect
operation. To protect against data loss, we recommend that you
save important data to an external device such as a computer.
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.
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or
others, or damage to the device or other property.
About the Device
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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 batter y fire,
explosion, electrolyte blowout, or smoke. If a leaking batter y is
close to a source of flame, the battery electrolyte could catch fire,
resulting in battery fire, explosion, electrolyte blowout, or smoke.
eneloop
(Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery)
• Use only an “eneloop” battery.
Do not use any rechargeable battery other than an eneloop
battery. For your safety, do not use imitation or counterfeit
rechargeable batteries. Use of batteries other than eneloop might
cause battery fire, explosion and fluid leakage, resulting in fire,
injuries, chemical burns or environmental pollution.
• Do not deform, disassemble, or modify the battery.
Any modifications such as deformation, disassembly, or
soldering directly to the battery terminals may cause ignition,
explosion, and leakage or ejection of the electrolyte.
• Do not allow a wire to connect the positive and
negative terminals, and do not carry or store the
battery together with metallic objects such as a
necklaces or hairpins.
Doing so may short-circuit the battery, causing excessive current
to flow, and possibly resulting in ignition, explosion, and
leakage or ejection of the electrolyte. This may also cause the
wire or necklace to heat up.
•Do not throw the battery into a fire, heat it, or expose it
to the sunlight for a long time.
Doing so may melt the insulation, impair the safety mechanism,
or ignite the electrolyte, causing ignition or explosion.
• Recharge the battery only in this device or the
specified charger.
Charging the battery in any other charger may cause excessive or
abnormal current flow during charging, producing abnormal
chemical reactions within the battery that could cause ignition,
explosion, electrolyte leakage, or overheating.
• Do not peel off or damage the external covering.
Peeling off the external covering, piercing it with a nail or sharp
object, striking it with a hammer, or stepping on it may cause a
short-circuit within the battery, causing ignition, explosion,
leakage or ejection of the electrolyte, or overheating.
• Insert the battery as instructed.
Always make sure the battery is inserted in conformity with the +/
- polarity markings. Failure to do so might cause abnormal
chemical reaction when recharging or could cause abnormal
electric current flow in the battery, resulting in fire, explosion,
leakage or ejection of the electrolyte, or overheating in use.
•Stop charging if charging does not end even though the
specified charging time is exceeded.
If you continue charging the battery, it may ignite, explode, leak
electrolyte, or overheat.
WARNING
•Do not leave the battery installed for an extended time.
If the battery runs out, or if the device is not to be used for a long
time (about one week), remove the battery from the device and
keep it in a dry and cool place to prevent possible leakage of the
battery fluid.
AA/LR6 Alkaline Battery
• Do not deform, disassemble, or modify the battery.
Any modifications such as deformation, disassembly, or
soldering directly to the battery terminals may cause ignition,
explosion, and leakage or ejection of the electrolyte.
• Do not allow a wire to connect the positive and
negative terminals, and do not carry or store the
battery together with metallic objects such as a
necklaces or hairpins.
Doing so may short-circuit the battery, causing excessive current
to flow, and possibly resulting in ignition, explosion, and
leakage or ejection of the electrolyte. This may also cause the
wire or necklace to heat up.
•Do not throw the battery into a fire, heat it, or expose it
to the sunlight for a long time.
Doing so may melt the insulation, impair the safety mechanism,
or ignite the electrolyte, causing ignition or explosion.
• Do not peel off or damage the external covering.
Peeling off the external covering, piercing it with a nail or sharp
object, striking it with a hammer, or stepping on it may cause a
short-circuit within the battery, causing ignition, explosion,
leakage or ejection of the electrolyte, or overheating.
About the Battery
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• Insert the battery as instructed.
Always make sure the battery is inserted in conformity with the +/
- polarity markings. Failure to do so might cause abnormal
chemical reaction when recharging or could cause abnormal
electric current flow in the battery, resulting in fire, explosion,
leakage or ejection of the electrolyte, or overheating in use.
CAUTION
• Do not remove the battery while the device is in use.
Do not remove the battery while the device is being used. Doing
so could corrupt the data or cause malfunctions.
•Check the battery capacity before recording or deleting
recorded material.
If the remaining battery capacity indication should run low
during recording, immediately stop recording, and recharge the
battery or install a fresh battery. If the battery becomes exhausted
during deletion, it will be impossible to delete the recorded
material.
If the battery fluid leaks
If the battery does leak, avoid contact with the leaked fluid. If the
battery fluid should come in contact with your eyes, mouth, skin, or
clothes, wash immediately with water and consult a doctor.
Battery fluid is corrosive and may possibly cause loss of sight or
chemical burns. Also if your skin should become inflamed when
contacted by battery fluid, consult a doctor.
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.
By disposing of these products and batteries
correctly, you will help to save valuable resources
and prevent any potential negative effects on
human health and the environment which could
otherwise arise from inappropriate waste
handling.
For more information about collection and
recycling of old products and batteries, please
contact your local municipality, your waste
disposal service or the point of sale where you
purchased the items.
[For business users in the European Union]
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic
equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier
for further information.
[Information on Disposal in other Countries
outside the European Union]
These symbols are only valid in the European
Union. If you wish to discard these items, please
contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for
the correct method of disposal.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom two
symbol examples):
This symbol might be used in combination with a
chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the
requirement set by the Directive for the chemical
involved.
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Always turn the power off when the device is not in use.
The performance of components with moving contacts, such as switches, volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. Consult
qualified Yamaha service personnel about replacing defective components.
Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.
For France, the included earphones has been tested to comply with the Sound Pressure Level requirement laid down in NF EN 50332-1:2000
standard as required by French Article L. 5232-1.
Maximum output voltage: 150 mV
Wide band characteristic voltage for the included earphones: 75 mV or higher
Copyrights
• Copying of the commercially available musical data is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.
• This owner’s manual is the exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation.
• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft
®
Corporation in the United States and other countries.
• Apple, Mac and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• Eneloop
®
is a registered trademark of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
• The microSD and microSDHC logos are trademarks.
• The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those
on your instrument.
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the device, or data that is lost or destroyed.

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Contents
PRECAUTIONS........................................... 4
About the manuals.................................... 8
Obtaining and viewing the
Reference Manual..................................... 8
Introduction .............................................. 9
Included accessories .................................... 9
Attaching the recorder to a tripod
or a microphone stand ............................. 9
Main features .............................................. 9
Starting Up.............................................. 10
Inserting a battery ..................................... 10
Turning the power on or off ...................... 10
Checking the remaining battery power ..... 11
Disabling the controls (Hold function) ....... 11
Inserting a microSD card ........................... 12
About the microSD card ............................ 13
About files and folders ............................... 13
Basic Operation ....................................... 14
About the screens...................................... 14
About the menu settings ........................... 15
Recording.................................................17
Before recording........................................ 17
Recording musical performance................. 18
Simple recording (musical practice,
meeting, etc.)......................................... 21
Playing Back.............................................22
Transferring Audio Files from the
Recorder to a Computer .......................23
Computer system requirements................. 23
Connecting the recorder to
your computer........................................ 23
Loading audio files..................................... 25
Disconnecting the recorder from
your computer........................................ 25
Recharging the eneloop ..........................26
About the accessory disk .........................27
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ..........28
About the manuals
The operation of the POCKETRAK CX is explained in this Owner’s Manual (this book) and
also in the Reference Manual (PDF file) that can be downloaded from the Yamaha website.
Owner’s Manual (this book): The Owner’s Manual includes information about pre-
cautions, setup and basic operation that will get you
started as easily as possible.
Reference Manual (PDF file): The Reference Manual includes part names and func-
tions, and troubleshooting information, detailed
descriptions and procedures that will help you take full
advantage of the POCKETRAK CX.
Obtaining and viewing the Reference Manual
You can download the Reference Manual from the following Yamaha website.
http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/
(To view PDF files, you must install Adobe Reader on your computer. Adobe Reader can be
downloaded free at <http://www.adobe.com/>.)

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Introduction
Included accessories
• Eneloop AA Ni-MH rechargeable battery (1)
•2GB microSD Memory Card (1)
• Earphones (1)
• Carrying bag (1)
• Microphone stand adapter (1)
Use the adapter to attach the recorder to a
microphone stand.
•Windscreen (1)
Cover the microphone openings with the
windscreen to reduce wind and other
noise in the recording environment.
• DVD-ROM (1)
The disc includes the “Cubase AI” DAW
(Digital Audio Workstation) software.
Please read “About the accessory disc” at
the end of the English section in this man-
ual before opening the DVD-ROM pack-
age.
• USB cable (1)
• Owner’s Manual (this book) (1)
Attaching the recorder to a tripod or a microphone stand
You can attach the recorder to a commercially available cam-
era or camcorder tripod using the threaded socket on the
unit. You can also attach the recorder to a microphone stand
using the included microphone stand adapter.
Note:
·The diameter of the threaded tripod socket is 1/4 inch or 6.35mm,
and the diameter of the adapter thread is 3/8 inches or 9.525mm.
Main features
• Built-in high-performance X-Y stereo
microphone
Enables high-fidelity and high-quality ste-
reo recording.
• Recording peak limiter
Automatically adjusts excessive mic input
levels for distortion-free recording.
•2GB microSD memory card included
The POCKETRAK CX supports microSD
cards and microSDHC cards.
(Please check that the following items are included.)

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Starting Up
Inserting a battery
Turning the power on or off
Turning the power on
Press the [POWER] button.
Turning the power off
Press and hold down the [POWER] button for at least
two seconds while the recorder is stopped.
Note:
·If you leave the recorder turned on for about 15 minutes
without using it, the recorder will automatically turn off
(when AUTO OFF is turned ON) (page 16).
1. Open the battery
cover.
2. Insert the included
eneloop battery.
3. Close the battery
cover.
Hint:
·You can use the “eneloop” battery repeatedly by recharging it. For information on recharging the
“eneloop” battery, refer to page 26.
·You can also use commercially available AA alkaline batteries.
· If you use an alkaline battery, press and hold down the [MENU/ENTER] button for at least two sec-
onds to access [COMMON MENU], then select “ALKALINE” for [BATTERY SET].
WARNING
· Be sure to use batteries at an ambient temperature between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius (41 and 95
degrees Fahrenheit). In particular, do not leave the recorder in a car during warm weather.
Eneloop AA recharge-
able battery (1)
MENU
ENTER
SPEEDPAUSE ESC
PLAY
STOP
REC
POWER

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Starting Up
Checking the remaining battery
power
Check the battery indicator on the LCD screen to deter-
mine the remaining battery power.
When the battery power falls to a low level, the recorder
will display the message “LOW BATTERY!.” Recharge the
“eneloop” or replace the battery with a new alkaline bat-
tery.
Hint:
· For information on recharging the “eneloop” battery, refer to
page 26.
Disabling the controls (Hold function)
• If you set the [HOLD/CHARGE] switch to
[HOLD w] during playback or recording,
“HOLD ON” appears on the display and the
controls will be disabled.
• Set the [HOLD/CHARGE] switch to its original
position. “HOLD OFF” appears on the display
and the Hold function is canceled.
lowfull
Remaining battery power
HOLD
CHARGE
INDEXPHRASE A-B REPEAT
POCKETRAK CX
HOLD
CHARGE
Back side
[HOLD/CHARGE]
switch
Set to [HOLD].

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Starting Up
Inserting a microSD card
Use a microSD card to store the recording/playback data.
You must format a commercially available microSD card using the recorder before you use the
card for the first time (page 16).
1. Open the microSD card slot cover.
2. Insert the card straight in the direction
shown in the illustration until it clicks.
3. Push the card gently with the tip of
your finger until it clicks again.
4. Close the card slot cover.
5. Turn the power on.
“”will appear on the LCD.
Note:
· If the recorder displays “NO MEDIA!” on the
LCD, it means that the recorder does not recog-
nize the card. In this case, remove the card,
then insert the card again.
· Be sure to format the card using the recorder.
The recorder may not recognize some microSD
cards formatted by other devices, such as a
computer.
To remove the card, open the slot cover and
push in the card gently. The card will be
ejected slightly. Pull out the card carefully.
microSD card microSD card indicator

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Starting Up
About the microSD card
If you plan to use any card other than the
included microSD card, use a 512MB – 2GB
microSD card or a 4GB microSDHC card
(these cards are compatible as of July 2008).
However, some cards (depending on the
manufacturer or type of card) may not work
with the recorder.
For more information on microSD cards,
please visit the following Yamaha website:
http://www.yamahasynth.com/
About files and folders
One recorded session on the POCKETRAK CX
is called a “file.”
Files are stored in a location called a “folder.”
Files are stored in one of the following folders
on a microSD card that has been inserted
into the recorder.
VOICE folders (A-D):
The VOICE folder contains sub-folders
A-D that store files recorded through the
microphone.
LINE(L) folder:
This folder stores files recorded from
external line-level devices.
MUSIC(M) folder:
This folder stores music files transferred
from your computer.
RECYCLE ( ) folder:
This is a trash can folder.
ALARM folder:
This folder stores files that can be played
as an alarm. (The folder name will not be
displayed.)
DATA folder:
This folder stores data files. (The folder
name will not be displayed.)
For more information on the files and folders,
please read the Reference Manual.
Before using the microSD card
• Make sure that you insert the microSD card in the
recorder correctly. Otherwise, the recorder will not
record or play.
• Do not apply too much force when you insert or
remove the microSD card. Otherwise, you might
injure your hand or finger or damage the card.
• If you insert the microSD card in the wrong orien-
tation or upside down, the microSD card and/or
the card slot may be damaged.
• If the recorder does not recognize the installed
microSD card when the power to the unit is turned
on, first turn off the power, remove the card, insert
the card correctly, then turn the power on.
• Do not install or remove the microSD card while
the power to the unit is on. Otherwise, the data on
the microSD card may be damaged.
• Do not touch the terminal on the microSD card or
expose the card to water or dirt.
•Do not try to bend, fold or place a heavy object on
the microSD card.
• Do not use or keep the microSD card in a location
subject to static electricity or electric noise.
• Do not place the microSD card in the vicinity of
corrosive chemicals or corrosive gas. Otherwise,
the card may malfunction or data on the card may
be lost.
•Never place the microSD card within reach of small
children. A child may swallow the card accidentally.
• If you discard the microSD card without precau-
tions, important or personal data that remains on
the card may become accessible to unauthorized
individuals. To avoid this risk, erase all data on the
card, destroy the card physically, then discard it.
Folder name
Hint:
Pressing the [FOLDER/
A-B REPEAT] button
located on the side
panel repeatedly will
scroll through the
folders.

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Basic Operation
About the screens
VOL
MENU
ENTER
SPEED
PAUSE 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,
initialize the recorder, and make other
various settings. For details, see page 15.
[List screen]
Appears when you press the [LIST/INDEX]
button while the main screen is displayed.
The files stored on the microSD card will
be displayed in a tree structure. For
detailed operational information, refer to
the Reference Manual.
Hint:
·To go back to the main screen, press the
[STOP/ESC ] button.
LIST
at least 2 sec

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Basic Operation
About the menu settings
Menu and menu item list
Menu items are categorized into three main menus: [REC MENU] (Recording settings), [PLAY
MENU] (Playback settings) and [COMMON MENU] (Global settings).
[REC MENU] (Recording settings)
[PLAY MENU] (Playback settings)
[COMMON MENU] (Global settings)
[REC MODE] Sets the recording quality.
[REC LIMITER] Turns the Recording peak limiter on or off.
[HPF] Turns the High Pass (Low Cut) filter on or off.
[STEREO WIDE] Turns the Stereo wide recording on or off.
[REC SELECT] Selects a source connected to the external input jack.
[AUTO DIVIDE] Divides the file automatically after a certain period of silence dur-
ing recording.
[SELF TIMER] Sets the time for the Self Timer recording.
[VAS] Turns the VAS (Voice activated system) on or off.
[REPEAT] Sets the Repeat mode.
[PHRASE PLAY] Sets the Phrase playback time (by the number of seconds the play-
back point will be moved back).
[SKIP PLAY] Sets the Skip playback time (by the amount of time the playback
point will skip).
[SOUND EQ] Adjusts the tone.
[BEEP SOUND] Turns the beep sound on or off.
[REC/PLAY LED] Turns the recording/playback indicator on or off.
[DATE & TIME] Sets the calendar (date and time).
[TIMER & ALARM] Sets up Timer recording and alarm.
[BATTERY SET] Selects the eneloop or alkine battery.
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Basic Operation
Setting the menu options
The following section explains how to set the menu items. The example here explains how to
select “MP3 128kbps” for the Recording mode.
1. Press and hold down
the [MENU/ENTER] but-
ton for at least two (2)
seconds while the main
screen is displayed.
2. Press the [VOL +/-] buttons to select
[REC MENU], then press the [MENU/
ENTER] button.
3. Press the [VOL +/-] buttons to select
[REC MODE], then press the [MENU/
ENTER] button.
4. Press the [VOL +/-] buttons to select
[MP3 128kbps], then press the [MENU/
ENTER] button.
5. Press the [STOP/ESC ] button twice.
The screen returns to the
main screen.
[AUTO OFF] Turns the Auto Power Off function on or off.
[BACKLIGHT] Turns the LCD backlight on or off.
[CONTRAST] Adjusts the LCD contrast.
[RECYCLE BIN] Turns the Recycle Bin function on or off.
[FORMAT] Formats a microSD card.
[MENU RESET] Initializes the menu settings.
[VERSION] Indicates the firmware version information.
MENU
ENTER
at least 2 sec
ESC
STOP

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Recording
Before recording
The POCKETRAK CX enables you to optimize your recordings by setting the Recording mode,
ALC (Auto Level Control) function, microphone sensitivity, High Pass (Low Cut) filter and other
functions. This section explains Recording mode and the ALC function. Please refer to the Refer-
ence Manual for information on the other functions.
About 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.
Recording mode and application examples
Available recording time (with the included 2GB microSD card)
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
44.1 kHz
MP3
320 kbps
.MP3
High-quality recording of musical practice ses-
sions, conference meetings, etc. compressed
into a smaller size file
192 kbps
128 kbps
64 kbps Recordings for which extended duration is more
important than sound quality (“32kbps” indi-
cates a monaural recording.)
32 kbps
Recording mode Available recording time
(estimated)
PCM 48 kHz About 2 hours 50 minutes
*If you record multiple files, the total avail-
able recording time will be shorter than
those estimated above.
* If you are using a 2GB or larger microSD
card, the largest available recording
space (for continuous recording) is 2GB.
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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Battery life for recording (with the included 2GB microSD card)
* The above estimate is based on: Recording/playback LED off, backlight off, no recording monitoring,
the ALC function on.
* Battery life varies depending on the type and manufacturer of battery/microSD-card, storage condi-
tions, usage, ambient temperature, etc. Yamaha will not guarantee operation if you use any battery
other than an alkaline battery or a rechargeable battery specified by Yamaha (eneloop).
About the ALC (Auto Level Control) function
Auto Level Control function automatically adjusts the recording level in response to the source
level so that the resulting recording will be dynamically tighter.
Recording musical performance
Before recording, set the [ALC] switch to
[OFF] and the [MIC SENS] (microphone sen-
sitivity) 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. As an
example, select one from folders A-D.
Eneloop battery Alkaline battery
PCM 44.1kHz, 16bit About 21 hours 30 minutes PCM 44.1kHz, 16bit About 22 hours
MP3 64 kbps About 44 hours MP3 64 kbps About 54 hours
ALC OFF ALC ON
Feature
The recording will accurately
represent the original sound,
with the sound dynamics main-
tained as is.
The recording dynamics will be adjusted, with a
higher level sound recorded slightly quieter and a
lower level sound recorded slightly louder. This set-
ting will reduce distortion and is better for dictation.
Application Musical performance and
nature recordings
Musical practice, conference meeting and interview
recordings
VOL
MENU
ENTER
SPEEDPAUSE ESC
PLAY
STOP
REC
HIGH LOW
ON OFF
ALC MIC SENS
MENU
ENTER
SPEEDPAUSE ESC
PLAY
STOP
REC
FOLDER

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2. Press the [REC/PAUSE ] button once
again.
The unit enters recording [STANDBY]
mode. (Recording has not started yet.)
Note:
· The level meter will move left or right in
response to the sound level from the micro-
phone.
3. Press the [T]/[Y] buttons to adjust
the MIC LEVEL (recording level).
Adjust the recording level while playing
music, speaking, etc.
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 to access [REC MENU], then select
“ON” for [REC LIMITER].
The peak limiter is available only when the ALC is
set to OFF.
Adjusting the recording level
• Setting an appropriate recording level
The recording level is appropriate when
the level meter moves as far to the right as
possible without deflecting all the way, and
the recording LED remains illuminated.
• If the recording level is too low:
Press the [Y] 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].
level meter
Hint:
MENU
ENTER
SPEEDPAUSE ESC
PLAY
STOP
REC
MIC SENS
HIGH LOW

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• 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 appears on the screen
when the level exceeds the specified
threshold during recording.
Press the [T] button to lower the record-
ing level.
4. Press the [REC/PAUSE ] button again.
The LED lights up in red, and recording
begins.
• Indicators displayed during recording
5. Press the [STOP/ESC ] button to stop
recording.
The LED will be off, and REC REMAIN
TIME will be displayed on the screen.
VOL
MENU
ENTER
SPEEDPAUSE ESC
PLAY
STOP
REC
Recording mode
Recording
level
Available recording time
(Recording remaining time)
Folder name
Recording-in-progress indicator
Recording
level meter
File number
Elapsed
recording
time
Recording LED