American Audio Pocket Record Pocket Record User Manual

							
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POCKET RECORD
User Instructions 
						

							
WARRANTY  REGISTRATION....................................................................\
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UNPACKING...............................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................3
FEATURES.........................................................................................................................3
NOTICE.........................................................................................................................................4
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
 INPUTS,  CONTROLS,  AND  FUNCTIONS........................................................................\
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 BUTTONS............................................................................................................................5
 MODE  BUTTON  CONTROL.................................................................\
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BATTERY  INSTALL/POWER  ON AND  OFF...........................................................................................7
MENU  SET UP......................................................................................................................................7
RECORDING
  MICROP hONES .....................................................................................................................9
  ELECTRIC  GUITAR  AND  LINE IN........................................................................\
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 RECORDING  DISTANCE........................................................................\
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PLAYBACK.........................................................................................................................................11
DELETING FILES........................................................................\
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TRANSFERRING  FILES........................................................................\
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SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................13
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The  Pocket Record carries a one year limited warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to 
validate your purchase. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-
paid  and  accompany  a  return  authorization  (R.A.)  number.  The  R.A.  number  must  be  clearly  written 
on  the  outside  of  the  return  package.  A  brief  description  of  the  problem  as  well  as  the  R.A.  number 
must  also  be  written  down  on  a  piece  of  paper  and  included  in  the  shipping  container.  If  the  unit  is 
under  warranty,  you  must  provide  a  copy  of  your  proof  of  purchase  invoice.  You  may  obtain  a  R.A. 
number by contacting customer support at (800) 322-6337.
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Please Note: Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject 
to change without any prior written or published notice.
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Every  Pocket  Record  has  been  thoroughly  tested  and  has  been  shipped  in  perfect  operating  condi-
tion.  Carefully  check  the  shipping  carton  for  damage  that  may  have  occurred  during  shipping.  If  the 
carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your recorder for any damage and be sure all equip-
ment necessary to operate the recorder has arrived intact. In case damage has been found or parts 
are missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for further instructions, please do 
not return the recorder to your dealer.
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Congratulations  and  thank  you  for  purchasing  the  American  Audio®  Pocket  Record  portable  digital 
audio  recorder.  This  recorder is  equipped  with  leading  edge  digital  recording  technology,  excellent 
sound  quality  and  is  easly  operated,  It  is  suitable  for  acoustic  instruments,  electric  guitars,  micro-
phones,  keyboards,  MP3  players,  interviews,  education,  band  rehearsal,  ecological  records…and 
more.  The  Pocket  Record  comes  with  a  one  year  limited  warranty!  Please  read  and  understand  this 
manual completely before attempting to operate your new recorder. This booklet contains important 
information concerning the proper and safe operation of your new recorder.
Customer Support: 
American Audio® provides a toll free customer support line, to provide set up help and  to answer any 
question should you encounter problems during your initial set up or operation. You may also visit us 
on the web at www.AmericanAudio.us for any comments or suggestions. Service hours are Monday 
through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
 Voice:    (800) 322-6337
 Fax:    (323) 582-2941
 E-mail:   [email protected]
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this recorder. Do not attempt any repairs yourself, 
doing so will void your manufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your recorder may require service, 
please contact American Audio® customer support.
Do not discard the packing carton in the trash. Please recycle when ever possible.
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•  9 Groups and 99 Recording Tracks
The Pocket Record provides 1-9 groups, numbered 1-9, and 99 recording tracks for each group, 
for either the internal flash memory or SD card. You may select any blank track number you prefer 
to record on before you record, or the Pocket Record will select a blank track for you automatically. 
Whenever a track is recorded, the track number will be fixed and you will not able to change it even 
if the previous track is deleted or added. There is no limit in recording time for each individual re-
cording track.
•  Two Storage Folders
The Pocket Record provides two folders for storage files: in FOLDER 1, you can record music either 
from the built-in microphone, from an external microphone, from an electric guitar and from Line-in 
sources and play it back. In FOLDER 2, you can download MP3 music from your PC or MAC and 
play it. The two flexible operation folders allow flexibility to or ganize your music for both your record-
ing and leisure time.
•  Leading and Unique Sound Technology
The Pocket Record is equipped with built-in microphones, and two audio inputs. When you connect 
audio inputs to record, the sound will automatically be mixed with the built-in microphone with a 
balance level. Our leading and unique sound mixing technology is perfect\
 for occasions with multiple 
instruments playing, combinations with background music or for the creation of any creative music 
made by you!
•  Multiple Audio Inputs Selection
The Pocket Record is equipped with two Audio-in jacks for Left & Right channel recording. You can 
select to plug in external microphone, electric guitar, or Line-in as recording sources, by changing 
the switch position of the Audio-in selector. The multiple audio input selection adds more conve-
nience to your recording experience!
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  POCKET   RECORD                                                                                    N OTICE
Please read the following before you use the Pocket Record:
1. Please read this guide carefully before you use the device.
2. Please notice the position to put batteries inside the Pocket Record
3. Please use the DC power adaptor of USB type in correct 5V DC specification.
4. Please do not take apart or repair the Pocket Record by yourself. Please bring the Pocket Record     
 
    back to your retailer or to a local service vendor for repair and assistance.
5. In order to keep stable data transmission, please do not twist the USB cable \
when you plug it into    
 
    the computer.
6. The built-in LCD display is a fragile electronic part, please do not press on it heavily and do not    
    touch it with sharp objects. We suggest you use only special cloth to clean the LCD display. 
    Please make sure that the LCD display does not get exposed to water.
7. The SD card is a very precise electronic device, please use it according to the following notice:             
 
    Please do not remove the SD card from the recorder during data transmission. Do not bend, 
    strike, drop or take apart the SD card. Do not put the SD card in a place with high temperature,     
 
    high humidity or dust. Do not expose the SD card to static electricity. In addition:
    - Please make sure the SD card you are using has been formatted (the format type of the Pocket    
 
       Record is FAT32).
    - Please release the write protection switch of SD card before you record.
    - The Pocket Record processes large amounts of data during recording and playback, as result,    
       we strongly suggest you to use high speed SD cards as extension memory only, to prevent    
 
       noise, data lost or any transmission problem.
We do not guarantee the function, operation or life of any SD card that is used in the device. We do 
not also take any responsibility of indemnity for the damage of SD cards. Like any digitally stored 
data, data shall be backed up regularly. In no event, we will be liable to any indirect incidental, spe-
cial or consequential damages to any person caused by, or for any lost profits, lost savings, loss of 
use, loss revenues or lost data arising from or relating to this device.
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INPUTS, CONTROLS, & FUNCTIONS
1. BUILT -IN mICROPhONe “L“ChaNNeL - A omni condenser microphone is installed into the de-
vice as the “L” (left) channel.
2. BUILT-IN mICROPhONe “R” ChaNNeL - A omni condenser microphone is installed into the 
device as the “R” (right_ channel.
3. ReCORDINg INDICa TOR LeD - This LED will glow during recording.
4. BUILT-IN SPeakeR - A monitor speaker is installed, this speaker will not function when ear\
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phones are plugged in.
5. BaTTeR y COveR - Open the cover and install two AA batteries into the battery compartmen\
t.
6. BaTTeR y SeLeCT SwITCh - When primary batteries (or Alkaline batteries) are installed, switch 
to “1.5V”. When Ni-Mh rechargeable batteries are installed switch to “1.2V”.
7. vOLUme CONTROL kNOB FOR aUDIO-IN “L” ChaNNeL.
8. vOLUme CONTROL kNOB FOR aUDIO-IN “R” ChaNNeL.
9. aUDIO-IN “L” ChaNNeL - This allows audio input of Microphone (M), Guitar (G) or Line In (L). It 
provides 1.5V power supply.
10. aUDIO-IN “R” ChaNNeL - This allows audio inputs of Microphone (M), Guitar (G) or Line In (L). 
It provides 1.5V power supply.
11. aUDIO-IN SeLeCTOR - Use this selector switch to select one of three types of audio input 
types, Microphone (M), Guitar (G) or Line In (L).
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12. BUILT-IN mICROPhONe SeNSITIvITy SeLeCTOR - Select the sensitivity level of the built-in 
microphones, high (h) or Low (L), or switch off the built-in microphone (OFF).
13. key hOLD SwITCh ON / OFF - Put the switch to the “ON” position to put the key control on 
hold (stop running), or put the switch in the “OFF” position to \
release the key control.
14. eaRPhONe jaCk (STeReO) - When an earphone is connected to this jack, the built-in speaker 
will will not function.
15. LINe OUT PORT - Use this line out port to connect to amplifier.
16. SD CaRD SLOT - Load your SD card here.
17. USB SOCkeT / DC POweR IN - Use a USB cable to connect to a computer. You may also use 
an USB type DC adaptor (DC 5V) to connect to a power outlet (power ad\
aptor is not included).
BUTTONS:
    ReCORD BUTTON - Press this button to start recording.
    mODe/STOP BUTTON - Press this button to stop or cancel operations (recording, playback, 
delete…)
   DeL/a-B LOOP BUTTON - Press this button during playback to indicate a loop starting point 
(A), then press the button again to indicate the loop end point (B). The music wil\
l then play from A to 
B again and again in a loop until you press the button again to stop.
    meNU BUTTON - Press this button to enter the MENU, press the button again to leave the 
MENU.
   POweR/PLay BUTTON - Press the button for 2 seconds to switch the recorder ON and 
press the button for 2 seconds to switch it OFF. Press the button to start PLAYBACK; pressing the 
button during playback to pause playback, push it again to continue play\
back.
   LeFT/PRevIOUS TRaCk/RewIND BUTTON - Press this button once to select the previous 
track; hold down the button to change the track number quickly. hold down the key during playback 
to rewind, release the button to stop rewinding and go back to normal playback.
    RIghT/NexT TRaCk/F aST FORwaRD BUTTON - Press this button once to select the next 
track; hold down the button to change the track number quickly. hold down the key during playback 
to fast forward, release the button to stop fast forward and go back to normal playback.
    vOL. UP/ UP SeLeCTOR BUTTON - Press this button during playback to increase the vol-
ume level. Press this button to scroll up for item selection when in MENU mode.
    vOL. DOwN/ DOwN SeLeCTOR BUTTON - Press this button while playing to decrease the 
volume level. Press the button to scroll down for item selection in MENU mode.
MODE BUTTON CONTROl:
The MODE button provides additional functions. To acess a MODE function, press the MODE but-
ton (the LCD will show MODE) and then press the desired function button immediately to operate the 
MODE function. here is a description of the mode functions:
      memOR y SeLeCTION - Use this function to select the internal flash memory or the 
SD card memory as your record target and playback source.
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    This function will delete your desired tracks
   With this funtion you can select between Folder 1 or Folder 2
   Group number: decrease the selection function
   Group number: increase the selection function
1. Open the battery cover and install two new AA batteries into the Pock\
et Record.
2. The Pocket Record works on both primary batteries (and Alkaline batteries) and Ni-Mh recharge-
able batteries. To use primary batteries, put the battery selector switch to the “1.5V\
” position; to use 
Ni-Mh rechargeable batteries, select the “1.2V” position of the battery select\
or switch.
3. hold the POWER/PLAY button for two seconds, the device will switch ON and enter the operat\
ing 
mode. To switch OFF the recorder hold the POWER/PLAY button again for two seconds.
4. The recorder will switch OFF automatically after 5 minutes if there is no activity.
5. The low battery icon on the LCD will glow when the batteries are at low power level, you should 
change the batteries at this point.
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1. ReCORDINg FORma T - There are two formats available for recording, WAV and MP3.
2. SamPLe RaTe - For WAV format, there are 6 sample rates to select: 8Khz, 11Khz, 16Khz, 
22Khz, 32Khz, and 44Khz. For MP3 format, there is only one sample rate: 44Khz
3. ReP(RePeaT) - There are two repeat functions: REPEAT (the track will only be repeated) or REP 
All (the device will repeat all the tracks). The LCD will not show any icons if you do not se\
lect a RE-
PEAT function.
4. BL(BaCkLIghT TIme) - There are four backlight time for selections: ON (backlight always on); 
10s (backlight turns off after 10 secs if there is no button activity); 20s (backlight turns off after 20 
sec if there is no button activity); OFF (no backlight at all).
MENU SETUP:
Press the MENU button, and the LCD will show all of the main items of the MENU setup. Press either 
the LEFT or RIGhT buttons to move to the previous or next main items. Press the UP SELECTOR or 
DOWN SELECTOR buttons to interchange to the secondary items. Press the MENU button again to 
leave MENU mode.
  POCKET   RECORD                                                                                                                 MENU SET  UP
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RECORDING:
1.  You can ONLY record to FOLDER 1. To change to FOLDER 1 press the MODE/STOP button, and   
     then the MENU button. The LCD will display FOLDER 1 (1), when you\
 are in FOLDER 1.  
2.  The device allows you to record into the internal flash memory or into an installed SD card mem-        
 
     ory (2). The Pocket Record will change to the SD card memory automatically when an SD card is    
 
     installed. To change between the internal flash memory “F” (2) and the SD card “C”, press the    
 
     MODE/STOP button and then press the RECORD button.
     NOTe: when recording to an SD card, please be advised that there might be a 2-3 second    
 
     delay after you press the ReCORD button.
3.  Select a group number from 1 to 9 (3) to record to. To select your desired group number press the   
     MODE/STOP button and then either the LEFT or RIGhT button to scroll to the number.      
4.  Press the LEFT or RIGhT buttons to select the track you want to record to. The track range is 1    
 
     - 99 (4). The track number you select to record to must be blank. Press the RECORD button to    
 
     record. You can also just press the RECORD button directly, and the device will select a blank    
 
     track that follows the last recorded track number (for example, if the last recorded track number     
 
     is 05, the automatically selected track number will be 06).
5.  When you press the RECORD button the Recording indicator LED will glow and “  “ will be dis-           
     played in the LCD. The time clock will also start running (5). You can pause during recording by          
 
     pressing the POWER/PLAY button. The recording indicator LED will start to flash indicating that       
 
     you have paused the device. Press the POWER/PLAY button again to continue recording. When      
 
     you are done recording press the MODE/STOP button. 
6.  During recording the volume indicator (6) will be shown on the LCD. The input volu\
me can be ad   
 
     justed by the Audio In Volume control (7 & 8). Do not set the volume to the highest level when     
 
     recording, otherwise, the recording sound quality will be distorted.
7.  When you finish recording, the recording format and sample rate (7) of the track will show up on    
 
     the LCD. 
8.  For a longer recording time, put the KEY hOLD SWITCh (13) in the ON position. When you are    
 
     done switch to the KEY hOLD SWITCh to the OFF position to release the key control.
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  POCKET   RECORD                                                                                                                  RECORDING CONT .
RECORDING TO BUIl T IN & ExTENSION MICROPhONES:
1. The Pocket Record is equipped with two built-in microphones.You can adjust sensitivity level of 
the built-in microphones using the built-in MICROPhONE SENSITIVITY SELECTOR (12). The high 
sensitivity level of the built-in microphone is -45dB (at 1Khz), while the low sensitivity level is 
-35dB (at 1KHz). You may also adjust the AUDIO IN VOLUME CONTROL (7 & 8) to make slight vol-
ume adjustment.
2. There are two Audio-in jacks for the Pocket Record a left and a right (9 & 10). They allow you to 
plug two extension microphones into the jacks for recording. If you use an extension microphone 
you must put the AUDIO IN SELECTOR switch (11) in the microphone “M” position. The two AU-
DIO-In jACKS (9 & 10) both provide DC 1.5V power. You may use either the built in microphones or 
extension microphones as recording sources. When using extension microphones you may adjust 
the AUDIO IN VOLUME CONTROL knobs (7 & 8) for a proper recording sound level. 
3. The recording source of the built-in microphones and the extension microphones will be mixed 
into two separate tracks (Left and Right channels) with a balanced lev\
el.
4. You can turn off the built-in microphones when recording using another source. Simply, switch the 
MICROPhONE SENSITIVITY SELECTOR (12) to the OFF positions.
RECORD FROM ElECTRIC GUIT aR OR lINE IN:
1. The Pocket Record allows you to plug in an electric guitar as recording source. When using an 
electric guitar you must put the AUDIO IN SELECTOR switch (11) in the \
Guitar “G” position. When 
using an electric guitar you may adjust the AUDIO IN VOLUME CONTROL knobs (7 & 8) for a proper 
recording sound level. 
2. The Pocket Record allows you to plug in a line-in source such as a CD player, tape deck, radio, 
etc as a recording source. When using a line in source you must put the AUDIO IN SELECTOR 
switch (11) in the Line In “L” position. When using a line in sour ce you may adjust the AUDIO IN 
VOLUME CONTROL knobs (7 & 8) for a proper recording sound level.
3. The recording source of the built-in microphones and the electric guitar or line in recording source 
will be mixed into two separate tracks (Left and Right channels) with \
a balanced level.
4. You can turn off the built-in microphones when recording using another source. Simply, switch the 
MICROPhONE SENSITIVITY SELECTOR (12) to the OFF positions.
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  POCKET   RECORD                                                                                                                  RECORDING CONT .
SUITaBlE POSITION TO RECORD:
1. The Pocket Record’s built-in microphone is a omni-directional condenser microphone. The dia-
gram below shows the best sound recording area.
2. To get the best recording result, we suggest that you put the Pocket Record at a distance of 
around 60cm from the sound source, at about table height.
3. Adjust the input volume to a proper level. Do not set the volume to the highest level when record-
ing, otherwise, the recording sound quality will be distorted. 
4. In situations where multiple instruments are played simultaneously, the Pocket Record should be 
positioned closest to instruments with lowest sound levels – or you c\
an use extension microphones 
for the different instruments.
5. If you want to record a speech (e.g. from a teacher) together with instruments playing, it is best, 
and we suggest the speaker uses the extensional lapel microphone to get the best results.
6. For a better recording quality, the extensional lapel microphone could also be clipped to a score 
stand or on the body of the speaker, depending on the situation.
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