Tascam DR-2D Owner's manual

DR-2d

Linear PCM

Recorder

D01101220B

OWNER’S MANUAL

This device has a serial number

located on the bottom panel.

Please record it and retain it for

your records.

Serial number:

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral

triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of

uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s

enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a

risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended

to alert the user to the presence of important operating

and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

FOR U.S.A.

TO THE USER

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, whic can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures.

a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

b) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

c) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved

by TE AC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user's

authority to operate this equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: DR-2d

Trade Name: TASCAM

Responsible party: TEAC AMERICA, INC.

Address: 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California,

U.S. A.

Telephone number: 1-323-726-0303

This device complies with Par t 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation

is subject to the following t wo conditions: (1) this device may

not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept

any interference recieved, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth.

7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the

manufacturer's instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type

plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.

A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.

The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the

provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the

apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

1 2 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use

caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury

from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long

periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required

when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-

supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects

have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain

or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.

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Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the

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apparatus.

Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case

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or similar unit.

The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet

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with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position.

The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that

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you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time.

The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect

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device shall remain readily operable.

If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack or installed

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batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive

heat.

CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium batteries: there is

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danger of explosion if a battery is replaced with an incorrect type of

battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

Caution should be taken when using earphones or headphones

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with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from

earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.

If you are experiencing problems with this product, contact TEAC for a

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service referral. Do not use the product until it has been repaired.

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Cautions about Batteries ª

This product uses batteries. Misuse of batteries could cause a leak,

rupture or other trouble. Always abide by the following precautions

when using batteries.

Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. The batteries could

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rupture or leak, causing fire or injury.

When installing batteries, pay attention to the polarity indications

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(plus/minus (+/–) orientation), and install them correctly in the battery

compartment as indicated. Putting them in backward could make the

batteries rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them.

When throwing used batteries away, follow the disposal instructions

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indicated on the batteries and the local disposal laws. When you store

or dispose of batteries, isolate their terminals with insulation tape or

something like that to prevent them from contacting other batteries or

metallic objects.

Do not use batteries other than those specified. Do not mix and use

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new and old batteries or different types of batteries together. The

batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around

them.

Do not carry or store batteries together with small metal objects. The

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batteries could short, causing leak, rupture or other trouble.

Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Do not put them in fire or water.

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Batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around

them.

If the battery fluid leaks, wipe away any fluid on the battery case

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before inserting new batteries. If the battery fluid gets in an eye, it

could cause loss of eyesight. If fluid does enter an eye, wash it out

thoroughly with clean water without rubbing the eye and then consult

a doctor immediately. If the fluid gets on a person’s body or clothing,

it could cause skin injuries or burns. If this should happen, wash it off

with clean water and then consult a doctor immediately.

The unit power should be off when you install and replace batteries.

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Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the unit for a long time.

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Batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around

them. If the battery fluid leaks, wipe away any fluid on the battery

compartment before inserting new batteries.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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1–Introduction ....................................................... 9

Features .................................................................................. 9

Items included with the product ........................................... 10

Conventions used in this manual .......................................... 10

Intellectual property rights ................................................... 11

About SD cards ..................................................................... 12

Beware of condensation ....................................................... 12

Cleaning the unit ................................................................... 12

2–Names and Functions of Parts ........................ 13

Top panel ............................................................................. 13

Rear Panel ............................................................................. 15

Right side panel .................................................................... 16

Left side panel ....................................................................... 16

Bottom panel ........................................................................ 17

Remote control (RC-DR2) ...................................................... 18

Home screen ......................................................................... 19

Recording Screen .................................................................. 21

Menu item list ....................................................................... 22

Using menus ......................................................................... 23

Basic operation ..................................................................... 24

3–Preparation ...................................................... 25

Powering the unit.................................................................. 25

Using AA batteries............................................................... 25

Using an AC adaptor (sold separately) ................................. 25

Preparing the remote control ................................................ 26

Changing the coin-shaped battery ...................................... 26

When to change the battery ................................................ 26

Cautions about the use of the battery .................................. 26

Using the remote control ...................................................... 27

Precautions for use of the remote control ............................. 28

Start-up & shutdown ............................................................. 28

Inserting and removing SD cards .......................................... 29

Inserting the SD card ........................................................... 29

Removing the card ............................................................... 29

Preparing an SD card for use ................................................ 30

Card write protection ........................................................... 30

Setting the date and time ..................................................... 31

Using the built-in speaker ..................................................... 32

Connecting monitors and headphones ................................. 32

4–Recording ......................................................... 33

Selecting file format/sampling frequency, and maximum file

size ........................................................................................ 33

Available recording time display ........................................... 34

Set where to save the file ..................................................... 35

Setting the input functions ................................................... 35

Placing the unit and making connections ............................. 36

Recording with the built-in mics .......................................... 36

Recording with external mics (MIC IN) ................................. 37

Recording an external device (LINE IN) ................................ 37

Adjusting the input level ....................................................... 38

Recording .............................................................................. 39

Recording playback and input sounds together

(overdubbing) ....................................................................... 40

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Table of Contents

Setting the file type to WAV .................................................40

Monitor the input signal (MONITOR) ................................... 41

Recording an overdub .......................................................... 42

Recording two files with different levels at the same time

(DUAL REC) ........................................................................... 43

Making settings for dual recording ...................................... 43

Starting dual recording ........................................................44

Dual recording file names .................................................... 45

Playback of files created using dual recording ..................... 45

Automatic recording and pausing (AUTO REC) ..................... 45

Creating new files (track incrementing) ...............................46

Creating new files manually while recording .......................46

Creating new files automatically while recording (maximum

file size) ............................................................................... 47

Mark function .......................................................................48

Adding marks manually to a recording ................................. 48

Moving to a mark position ................................................... 48

Recording the moment before pushing RECORD (PRE REC) . 48

Delaying the start of recording (REC DELAY) ....................... 49

Dividing a file manually (DIVIDE) ......................................... 50

Recording duration ............................................................... 51

5–Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE

screen) ............................................................. 52

Screen navigation ................................................................. 52

Icons on the BROWSE screen ................................................ 52

File operations ...................................................................... 53

Folder operations .................................................................. 54

6–Playback ........................................................... 56

Adjusting playback volume ................................................... 56

Setting the playback area (AREA) ......................................... 56

Selecting a folder for the playback area (1) .......................... 57

Selecting a folder for the playback area (2) .......................... 58

Playlist ................................................................................... 59

Adding tracks to the playlist................................................. 59

Editing the playlist ............................................................... 59

Selecting files for playback (skip) ......................................... 61

Playback (PLAY) .................................................................... 61

Stopping .............................................................................. 61

Pausing (PAUSE) .................................................................. 62

Rewinding and fast-forwarding (search) ............................... 62

Using the wheel to change the playback position ................. 62

Repeat playback (REPEAT) .................................................... 62

Loop playback ....................................................................... 63

Setting the loop point manually ...........................................64

Making fine adjustments to the loop playback IN and OUT

points ..................................................................................64

Turning loop playback ON/OFF ............................................ 65

Special Playback Control Functions ...................................... 65

Setting the playback control functions ................................. 65

Changing the speed ............................................................. 65

Change speed without changing pitch ................................. 66

Changing the pitch without changing the speed ..................66

Reducing vocal and solo instrument sounds ......................... 66

7–Using the Effects .............................................. 68

Setting the effect .................................................................. 68

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Table of Contents

Effects Preset List .................................................................. 69

8–Using the Metronome ..................................... 70

Setting the metronome ........................................................ 70

Starting and stopping the metronome .................................. 70

9–Connecting with a Computer ......................... 71

Transferring files to a computer ............................................ 71

Transferring files from a computer ........................................ 72

Disconnecting from a computer ........................................... 72

10–Settings and Information .............................. 73

Viewing File Information ....................................................... 73

File information page ........................................................... 73

Card information page ......................................................... 74

System information page ..................................................... 74

System Settings and Formatting ........................................... 75

Setting the search speed ...................................................... 75

Turning the unit power OFF automatically ............................ 75

Backlight Auto OFF setting .................................................. 75

Adjust the display contrast ................................................... 75

Adjust the backlight brightness ............................................ 75

Remote control setting......................................................... 76

Setting the type of AA batteries ........................................... 76

Restoring the factory settings .............................................. 76

Using QUICK FORMAT ......................................................... 76

Using FULL FORMAT ............................................................ 77

Setting the format of file names ........................................... 77

File name format ................................................................. 78

Setting the WORD item ........................................................ 78

11–Messages ........................................................ 79

12–Troubleshooting ............................................. 83

13–Specifications ................................................. 85

Ratings .................................................................................. 85

Input/output ratings .............................................................85

Analog audio input/output ratings ....................................... 85

Control input/output ratings ................................................ 86

Audio performance ............................................................... 86

Computer compatibility ........................................................86

Other specifications .............................................................. 87

Dimensional drawings ........................................................... 87

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Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM DR-2d

Linear PCM Recorder. Please read this Owner’s Manual

carefully in order to maximize your use of all the unit’s features.

We hope that you will enjoy using this recorder for many years

to come.

After you have nished reading this manual, please keep it in a

safe place for future reference.

You can also download the Owner’s Manual from the TASCAM

web site (http://www.tascam.com).

Features

Compact audio recorder that uses SD/SDHC cards as record-

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ing media

Directional microphones allow high-quality stereo recording

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44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit, linear PCM (WAV format) record-

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ing possible

32–320 kbps MP3 format recording possible (compatible

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with ID3 tag v2.4)

Dual recording function allows two stereo files to be record-

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ed with different levels simultaneously using either the built-

in stereo microphone or an external stereo mic

Overdubbing allows playback and input signals to be mixed

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and recorded together as a new file

Built-in 0.6-W monaural output speaker

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Built-in effect (reverb) can be used during recording and

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playback

Auto-record function starts recording automatically when a

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set sound input level is detected

Can start recording a new file automatically when a maxi-

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mum file size set in advance is reached without interrupting

recording

Track incrementing function allows a recording to be split by

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creating a new file when desired

Pre-recording (PRE REC) function allows the unit to record

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the 2 seconds of sound before recording is activated

Auto gain control function automatically make the input

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level as even as possible

Limiter function automatically reduces the level suitably

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when the input level is too high

Low cut filter conveniently reduces low-frequency noise

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VSA function allows playback speed to be altered in a range

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from half-speed to double-speed without changing pitch

Key control function allows changing the pitch in semitones

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(â6 - #6) without changing the speed.

Part cancel function allows reducing the selected part of the

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sound.

Metronome function

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REC DELAY function can be used to avoid recording the

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sound of pushing the RECORD key

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Repeat playback and IN-OUT loop playback functions

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Playlist function

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DIVIDE function allows files to be split where desired

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MARK function convenient for moving to specific locations

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File name format can be set to use a user-defined word or the

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date

1/8” external stereo microphone input jack (provides plug-in

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power)

1/8” external stereo line input jack

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1/8” line/headphones output jack

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128 x 64 pixel LCD with backlight

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Mini-B type USB 2.0 port

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Operates on 2 AA batteries or an AC adaptor

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(sold separately: TASCAM PS-P520)

Tripod attachment screw-hole built into unit

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Items included with the product

The DR-2d package contains the following items.

Take care when opening the package not to damage the items.

Keep the package materials for transportation in the future.

Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any

of these items are missing or have been damaged during

transportation.

Main unit

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............................................................................. 1

Soft case

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.............................................................................. 1

SD card (in the unit)

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............................................................ 1

AA alkaline batteries

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........................................................... 2

Wireless remote control (RC-DR2)

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.................................... 1

USB cable (1.5 m)

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............................................................... 1

Warranty card

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...................................................................... 1

Owner’s Manual (this document)

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....................................... 1

Conventions used in this manual

The following conventions are used in this manual.

“SD memory card” is sometimes abbreviated as “SD card.”

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When we refer to a key or connector or control on the DR-2d, •

the typeface looks like this: MENU.

When we show messages, for example, that appear on the •

screen, the typeface looks like this:

SONG LOAD

.

Additional information is introduced in the styles below when •

needed:

TIP

We give hints and tips on using the DR-2d when you see this

icon.

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NOTE

A note provides additional explanations for special situations.

CAUTION

A caution shows that you may lose data (recordings) if you do

not follow the instructions.

Intellectual property rights

TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation.

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SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

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Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and

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Windows 7 are either registered trademarks or trademarks

of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other

countries.

Apple, Macintosh, iMac, Mac OS and Mac OS X are trade-

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marks of Apple Inc.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from

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Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply

any right to distribute MPEG Layer-3 compliant content

created 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.

Other company names, product names and logos in this

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document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of

their respective owners.

Any data, including, but not limited to information,

described herein are intended only as illustrations of such

data and/or information and not as the specications for such

data and/or information. TEAC Corporation disclaims any

warranty that any use of such data and/or information shall

be free from infringement of any third party’s intellectual

property rights or other proprietary rights, and further,

assumes no liability of whatsoever nature in the event of

any such infringement, or arising from or connected with or

related to the use of such data and/or information.

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This product is designed to help you record and reproduce

sound works to which you own the copyright, or where you

have obtained permission from the copyright holder or the

rightful licensor. Unless you own the copyright, or have

obtained the appropriate permission from the copyright

holder or the rightful licensor, your unauthorized recording,

reproduction or distribution thereof may result in severe

criminal penalties under copyright laws and international

copyright treaties. If you are uncertain about your rights,

contact your legal advisor. Under no circumstances will

TEAC Corporation be responsible for the consequences of

any illegal copying performed using the recorder.

About SD cards

This unit uses SD cards for recording and playback. SD cards

that are 64 MB - 2 GB and SDHC cards that are 4 GB

- 32 GB in size can be used. A list of SD cards that have

been tested with this unit can be found on the TASCAM web

site (www.tascam.com).

Precautions for use ª

SD cards are delicate media. In order to avoid damaging a card

or the card slot, please take the following precautions when

handling them.

Do not leave them in extremely hot or cold places.

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Do not leave them in extremely humid places.

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Do not let them get wet.

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Do not put things on top of them or twist them.

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Do not hit them.

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Beware of condensation

If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used after a

sudden temperature change, there is a danger of condensation;

vapor in the air could condense on the internal mechanism,

making correct operation impossible. To prevent this, or if this

occurs, let the unit sit for one or two hours at the new room

temperature before using.

Cleaning the unit

Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the unit clean. Do not clean the unit

with a chemically treated cloth or substances such as benzene,

thinner and alcohol because they might cause damage to the

surface of the unit.

1–Introduction

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Top panel

1 Remote control receiver

Receives signals from the included remote control

(RC-DR2). When using the remote point it here. (See

“Using the remote control” on page 27.)

2Built-in stereo microphone

To use this stereo electret condenser microphone as the

input source, select

MIC

on the input setting screen. If you

connect an external microphone to the MIC IN jack on the

rear panel, the built-in microphone becomes inactive.

3 Display

Shows a variety of information.

4

/HOME [ª] key

Press this key to stop recording and playback or to end

recording standby.

When a setting screen is open, press to return to the Home

Screen.

On a setting screen, use this key to respond “NO” to a

confirmation message.

Press and hold to turn the unit’s power ON or put the unit

in standby.

5 PLAY/PAUSE [Á/π] key

When the Home Screen is displayed and playback is

stopped, press this key to start playback. During playback,

press this key to stop playback at the current position.

When the Metronome Screen is open, use this key to start

and stop the metronome.

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6 DUAL key

Press and hold to open the

DUAL

REC

setting screen.

If the currently selected file was recorded using dual

recording, the other file becomes active each time you press

this key.

During dual recording, press to alternate display of the

recording levels of the two files being recorded.

7 MENU key

When the Home Screen is displayed, press this key to open

the

MENU

Screen.

Press this key to return to the

MENU

Screen from the

various setting screens.

When the

MENU

Screen is displayed, press this key to

return to the Home Screen.

8 Â key

Press this key to return to the beginning of a track that is

playing or stopped in the middle.

If you press this key when a track is stopped at its

beginning, the unit will skip to the beginning of the

previous track.

Press and hold this key to search backwards.

On the setting screens, use this key to move the cursor left.

On the Browse Screen, press this key to move up a level.

9 ¯ key

Press this key during playback or when playback is stopped

to skip to beginning of the next track.

Press and hold this key to search forward.

On the setting screens, use this key to move the cursor

right.

On the Browse Screen, press this key to move down a level.

Press the this key during recording to create a new file

with the number at the end of the file name incremented

(increased) and continue recording in this file from its

beginning.

0 PB CONT key

Press and hold this key to open the Playback Control (

PB

CONTROL

) Screen. When the Playback Control Screen is

open, press and hold this key to return to the Home Screen.

Briefly press this key to turn the speed control that is set

on the Playback Control Screen (VSA and/or SPEED) ON

and OFF. When ON, the icon appears at the top of

the Home Screen as light letters on a dark background.

q I/O key

Use this key to set the IN (start) and OUT (end) points of

the interval that you want to set for loop playback. When

the IN and OUT points are already set, press this key to

cancel loop playback.

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Press and hold this key to open a pop-up window that

allows you to manually set IN and OUT points.

w PEAK indicator

Lights when the input volume is too high.

e RECORD [º] key and indicator

When playback is stopped, press this key to put the unit

into recording standby. When in standby, the indicator

flashes. If the

MONITOR

Screen

INPUT

item is

ON

, the

Overdubbing ON/OFF pop-up appears. When in recording

standby, press this key to start recording. The indicator

lights while recording. When recording, press this key to

pause recording.

r Wheel

When a setting screen is open, use the Wheel to change the

setting of the selected item.

When the Home Screen is open, use the wheel to adjust the

file playback position.

tENTER/MARK key

When a setting screen is open, use this to confirm

selections.

When recording, use it to add markers manually.

Rear Panel

y MIC IN jack

Use this input jack to connect a stereo mini-jack

microphone. This jack provides plug-in power when set to

do so on the Input Setting Screen.

u REC indicator

This has the same function as the indicator to the left of

the RECORD [º] key on the top panel. It blinks when in

recording standby and lights when recording.

i LINE IN jack

Use this stereo mini-jack for line input.

NOTE

We call this the Rear Panel because this is the end that faces

away from the operator of the unit when placed on a table

with the built-in mic (this end) facing the sound source.

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2–Names and Functions of Parts

Right side panel

o OUTPUT LEVEL (+, –) keys

Use these keys to adjust the signal level output from the

LINE OUT/ jack. The volume level appears on the

display during adjustment.

p USB port

Use the included USB cable to connect with a computer

USB port.

a LINE OUT/ jack

Use this to connect with headphones or the line input jack

of an amp or other equipment.

s DC IN 5V jack

Connect a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (purchased

separately) to this jack.

Left side panel

d SD card slot and cover

Insert an SD card into this slot.

f INPUT LEVEL (+, –) keys

Use these keys to adjust the input volume. The volume

level appears on the display during adjustment.

g Strap attachment

Use this to attach a strap.

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2–Names and Functions of Parts

Bottom panel

h Mono speaker

Use this built-in speaker to listen to recordings. Sound is

not output during recording, when the unit is in recording

standby, when headphones are connected, or input monitor

is activated.

j SPEAKER switch

Set this to ON to output sound from the built-in speaker.

NOTE

Even when ON, no sound is output during recording, in

recording standby, when headphones are connected, or input

monitor is activated.

k

Tripod attachment screw-hole (1/4-inch)

Use this to attach the unit to a tripod or mic stand.

CAUTION

Tighten the unit securely to the tripod or mic stand to

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prevent it from falling off.

Place the tripod or mic stand on a level surface when using

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it with this unit.

Some tripods use different types of screws, so it might

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not be possible to attach the unit directly. In such a case,

purchase and use a suitable adapter.

l HOLD switch

Shift in the direction of the arrow to engage the hold

function, which prevents unintentional operation.

All keys are inoperative when hold is ON.

; Battery compartment cover

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z Battery compartment

Remote control (RC-DR2)

1 Ô [Â] key

Press this key briefly to return to the start of a file. If the

playback position is already near the start of a track, it will

skip to the start of the previous file.

Press and hold this to search a track in reverse.

2 STOP [ª] key

Press to stop playback and recording.

3 RECORD [º] key

Press to start and pause recording.

4  [¯] key

Press this key briefly to move to the start of the next file.

Press and hold this to search a track forward.

5 PLAY/PAUSE [Á/ π ] key

Press to start and pause playback.

6 MARK key

When recording, use it to add markers manually.

7 INPUT LEVEL [+/–] key

Use these keys to adjust the input volume.

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Home screen

This screen appears when the unit’s power is turned on. Press

the /HOME [ª] key at any time to open this screen.

1 Playback speed setting status

OFF ON Playback speed

x1.0

x1.1 - x2.0

x0.5 - x0.9

2 Loop/repeat playback status

Single playback

Single track repeat playback

All track repeat playback

Loop playback

3 Key control status

: Key control off

: Key control on.

4 Part cancel status

: Part cancel off

: Part cancel on.

5 Input monitor status

: Input monitor off

: Input monitor on.

6 Power supply status

When a battery is being used, a battery icon shows the

amount of power remaining in bars ( , , ). The

battery is almost dead and the power will soon turn off

if the icon has no bars . When using the PS-P520 AC

adaptor (sold separately) appears.

NOTE

Sometimes a “Battery Low” warning appears when recording

or conducting other demanding operations even when

battery power remains.

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7 Recorder operation status

· Stopped

π Paused

Á Playing back

 Fast-forwarding

Ô Fast-rewinding

¯ Skipping forward

Â Skipping backward

8 Level meters

When input monitor is OFF, the level of the playback sound

is shown.

When input monitor is ON, the level of the combined input

and playback sounds is shown.

9

File information

The file name or tag information of the file currently

being played back is shown.

ID3 tag information is shown when available for an MP3

file being played.

NOTE

ID3 tag information includes the titles and artists names that

can be saved in MP3 ﬁles.

0 Playback position display

The current playback position is shown by a bar. As

playback progresses, the bar extends to the right.

q

Elapsed time

Shows the elapsed time (hours: minutes: seconds) of the

currently playing track.

w Remaining time

Shows the remaining playback time of the current track

(hours: minutes: seconds).

e

Peak value in decibels (dB)

The maximum level that occurs in a fixed period of time is

displayed digitally.

r Monitoring output

: Headphones

Speakers

t

Playback area

ALL

All files in the

MUSIC

folder

FOLDER

All files in the selected folder

P.LIST

All files added to the playlist

y

Loop playback IN (starting) and OUT (ending) points

The set starting and ending points of the loop are shown.

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