Before using the microSD card• If you insert the microSD card in the wrong orientation or upsidedown, the microSD card and/or the card slot may be damaged.• If the recorder does not recognize the installed microSD cardwhen the power to the unit is turned on, first turn off the power,remove the card, insert the card correctly, then turn the poweron.• Do not install or remove the microSD card while the power to theunit is on. Otherwise, the data on the microSD card may bedamaged.• Do not touch the terminal on the microSD card or expose thecard to water or dirt.• Do not try to bend, fold or place a heavy object on the microSDcard.• Do not use or keep the microSD card in a location subject tostatic electricity or electric noise.• Do not place the microSD card in the vicinity of corrosivechemicals or corrosive gas. Otherwise, the card may malfunctionor data on the card may be lost.• Never place the microSD card within reach of small children. Achild may swallow the card accidentally.• If you discard the microSD card without precautions, importantor personal data that remains on the card may becomeaccessible to unauthorized individuals. To avoid this risk, eraseall data on the card, destroy the card physically, then discard it.InformationAbout copyrights• Copying of the commercially available musical data includingbut not limited to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictlyprohibited except for your personal use.About this manual• The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this manual arefor instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhatdifferent from those on your device.• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft(R) Corporationin the United States and other countries.• Apple, Mac and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc.,registered in the U.S. and other countries.• The microSD and microSDHC logos are trademarks.Information for Users on Collection and Disposal ofOld Equipment and used BatteriesThese symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that usedelectrical and electronic products and batteriesshould not be mixed with general householdwaste.For proper treatment, recovery and recycling ofold products and used batteries, please take themto applicable collection points, in accordance withyour national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.By disposing of these products and batteriescorrectly, you will help to save valuable resourcesand prevent any potential negative effects onhuman health and the environment which couldotherwise arise from inappropriate wastehandling.For more information about collection andrecycling of old products and batteries, pleasecontact your local municipality, your waste disposal service orthe 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 theEuropean Union]These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If youwish to discard these items, please contact your localauthorities or dealer and ask for the correct method ofdisposal.Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbolexamples):This symbol might be used in combination with a chemicalsymbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by theDirective for the chemical involved.Based on EN 50332-2:2003Maximumoutput voltage (earphone output): ≤150mV• The company names and product names in this manual are thetrademarks or registered trademarks of their respectivecompanies.6 Owner’s <strong>Manual</strong>(5)-6 3/3
Table of contentsTable of contentsIntroduction ....................................................7Accessories ......................................................7Downloading software ....................................8About <strong>Manual</strong>s ................................................8Part names and functions ................................9Inserting a battery and a microSD card(sold separately) ........................................10Power on/off .................................................10Setting the date and time..............................10Understanding the information on the LCDscreen .......................................................11HOME screen ................................................11Disabling all control buttons..........................11Recording/Playback .......................................12Changing the recording format (soundquality)......................................................13Specifying the recording destination..............14Reducing noise ..............................................16Selecting a recording preset ..........................17Overdubbing (Layered recordings) ................17Adding or deleting a marker..........................18Repeat playback ............................................18Adjusting the playback speed ........................19Tuner.............................................................19Metronome ...................................................20Deleting a file ................................................21Dividing a file ................................................22Copying a file ................................................22Moving a file .................................................23File naming rules for dividing, deleting ormoving a file .............................................24Connecting the <strong>PR7</strong> to a computer................24Troubleshooting ............................................25Error messages ..............................................26Main specifications ........................................27IntroductionThank you for purchasing the <strong>Yamaha</strong><strong>POCKETRAK</strong> <strong>PR7</strong> recorder.The <strong>PR7</strong> is well-suited for numerous musicalapplications.The <strong>PR7</strong> boasts user-friendly operation ofuseful functions, such as overdubbing,repeat playback and playback speed adjustment,as well as normal recording and playback,of course.To take the best advantage of the <strong>PR7</strong>’s outstandingfeatures for the longest period oftime, please read this Owner’s <strong>Manual</strong> beforeyou start using the <strong>PR7</strong>.After reading this manual, please keep it forfuture reference.Accessories• AAA-size alkaline battery x1• USB cable x1• Owner’s <strong>Manual</strong> (this book) x1• Software download license code x1(listed on the back cover of this book)Owner’s <strong>Manual</strong> 7