Tascam DR-08 Owner's manual

DR-08

Linear PCM Recorder

D01104620A

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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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

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vases, on the apparatus.

Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such

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as a book case or similar unit.

If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack

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or installed batteries), they should not be exposed to

sunshine, fire or excessive heat.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium

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batteries: there is 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

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headphones with the product because excessive

sound pressure (volume) from earphones or head-

phones can cause hearing loss.

Cautions about Batteries

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

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batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire or injury.

When installing batteries, pay attention to the polar-

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ity indications (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 you store or dispose of batteries, isolate their termi-

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nals with insulation tape or something like that to prevent

them from contacting other batteries or metallic objects.

When throwing used batteries away, follow the

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disposal instructions indicated on the batteries and the

local disposal laws.

Do not use batteries other than those specified. Do not

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mix and use 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

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metal objects. The batteries could short, causing leak,

rupture or other trouble.

Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Do not put them

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in fire or water. Batteries could rupture or leak, causing

fire, injury or stains around them.

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

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battery case 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 thor-

oughly 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

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replace batteries.

Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the unit

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for a long time. Batteries could rupture or leak, caus-

ing fire, injury or stains around them. If the battery fluid

leaks, wipe away any fluid on the battery compartment

before inserting new batteries.

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THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH

CANADIAN ICES-003.

CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST

CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

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, which can be determined

by turnin g the equipme nt off and on, the u ser 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 TEAC CORPORATION for

compliance could void the user's authority to operate

this equipment.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Table of Contents

Quick Start Guide .........................................9

1 – Introduction ..........................................11

Features .................................................................... 11

Product components ................................................. 12

Conventions used in this manual .............................. 13

Intellectual property rights ........................................ 13

About microSD cards ................................................. 15

Precautions for placement......................................... 16

Beware of condensation ............................................ 16

Cleaning the unit....................................................... 16

2 – Names and functions of parts .............17

Top panel .................................................................. 17

Left side panel ........................................................... 20

Right side panel ........................................................ 21

Bottom panel ............................................................ 22

Home Screen ............................................................. 23

Recording Screen ......................................................26

Menu structure .......................................................... 27

FUNCTION menu ................................................. 27

SETUP menu ........................................................ 27

Menu operation basics .............................................. 28

3 – Preparations .........................................30

Preparing the power .................................................30

About the power supply ...................................... 30

Using AAA batteries ............................................ 30

Using USB bus power .......................................... 30

Turning the power on and off .................................... 31

Turning the power on .......................................... 32

Turning the power off .......................................... 32

Inserting and removing microSD cards ...................... 33

Inserting a card ................................................... 33

Ejecting a card ..................................................... 33

Preparing a microSD card for use .............................. 34

Setting the date and time.......................................... 35

Using the built-in speaker to monitor playback ......... 36

Connecting monitoring equipment............................ 38

Preventing accidental operation with the hold

function ..................................................................... 38

Using the built-in microphone ................................... 38

Setting the mics to capture localized sound ........ 39

Setting the mics to record a wide stereo sound .. 39

Setting the microphone to record nearby sounds 39

Swapping the left-right channels of the built-in

microphone pair ........................................................ 40

Microphone position detection ........................... 41

Using the stand ......................................................... 42

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Table of Contents

4 – Recording ..............................................43

Making recording settings......................................... 43

Setting the recording quality ............................... 43

Setting the built-in stereo microphone for input . 45

Setting external input .......................................... 45

Reducing low-frequency noise when recording ... 47

Setting the recording quality when recording

(REC EQ) .............................................................. 48

Automatically starting and pausing recording ..... 50

Set the folder where recorded files are saved ..... 52

Creating new folders ........................................... 53

Placement and connections ...................................... 54

Recording with the built-in microphone .............. 54

Recording with an external microphone.............. 55

Recording with an external device (MIC/EXT. IN) 55

Adjusting the input level ........................................... 55

Using the auto gain control function ................... 55

Setting the recording level manually ................... 56

Recording .................................................................. 57

Starting a new file while continuing to record .... 58

Manually starting a new file during recording ....58

Using timer recording .......................................... 59

Recording the moment before pushing REC

(PRE REC) ............................................................ 61

Recording formats and times .............................. 62

5 – File and folder operations

(FILE/FOLDER screen) ...........................63

Navigating the FILE/FOLDER screen .......................... 63

Icons shown on the FILE/FOLDER screen ................... 64

File operations ........................................................... 64

Folder operations ......................................................66

Selecting a folder for recording and playback ..... 66

Creating a new folder.......................................... 66

Splitting files ............................................................. 67

Erasing files ............................................................... 68

6 – Playback ...............................................70

Playing a file ............................................................. 70

Stopping playback ............................................... 70

Searching backward and forward ........................ 70

Jumping back a few seconds during playback ..... 70

Adjusting the playback volume ................................. 71

Set the playback and repeat areas ............................ 72

Using the FILE/FOLDER screen to set a folder as the

playback area ............................................................ 73

Playlist....................................................................... 74

Adding files to the Playlist................................... 75

Editing the Playlist .............................................. 76

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Table of Contents

Selecting a file for playback (skipping) ...................... 78

Repeating playback of an interval ............................. 79

Enhancing sound quality during playback ................. 81

Changing the playback speed ................................... 82

7 – Connecting with a Computer ..............85

Connecting to a computer by USB ............................ 85

Copying files to a computer ...................................... 86

Copying files from a computer .................................. 86

Ending the connection with a computer.................... 87

8 – Various Settings and Information

Display ..................................................88

Other settings ........................................................... 88

Using the auto power off function ...................... 88

Setting the backlight ........................................... 89

Setting the battery type ....................................... 90

Using the stealth mode ....................................... 92

Setting the contrast ............................................. 93

Reformatting the microSD card ........................... 94

Initializing unit settings ............................................. 97

Viewing unit, card and file information ............... 98

9 – Messages ............................................100

10 – Troubleshooting ............................... 104

11 – Specifications ....................................106

Recording media and formats ................................. 106

Input and output ..................................................... 106

Audio input and output ..................................... 106

Audio performance .................................................107

Requirements for connected computers .................. 107

Other specifications................................................. 108

Dimensional drawings ............................................. 109

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In this guide, we will show you how to record and

playback using this unit.

When the unit is shipped from the factory, a

microSD card has already been installed and

the recording format has been set to 16-bit, 44.1

kHz PCM. You can change the recording format

to increase the quality of recording further or to

make longer recording possible. For details, see

“Setting the recording quality” on page 43.

1 Insert batteries into the battery compartment

on the back of the unit. Align them with the

+/– indications in the compartment.

2 Turn the power ON. Slide the /

HOLD

switch on the left side of the unit toward

until the unit starts up. Release the switch

when the unit starts.

3 Set the REC LEVEL switch on the right side

of the unit to LOW.

If the volume of the sound source is low,

setting this switch to HIGH might improve

the recording. Moreover, when recording

music, setting the recording level manually

could improve the recording quality even

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more. For details, see “Adjusting the input

level” on page 55.

4 Press the REC key to start recording. The

REC indicator lights during recording.

REC indicator

5 Press the ª STOP key to stop recording.

6 Press the Á PLAY key to play back the

recording that you just made.

To listen using headphones or an

amplification system with speakers, connect

the equipment to the /LINE OUT jack on the

left side of the unit.

To listen using the unit’s built-in speaker,

turn the speaker ON. For details, see “Using

the built-in speaker to monitor playback” on

page 36.

Headphones

Powered monitor speakers or

amplifier and speakers

7 Use the + and – keys to adjust the playback

volume.

8 Press the ª STOP key to stop playback.

NOTE

If you have multiple recordings, use the Â

and ¯ keys to select the ﬁle that you want to

playback.

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Thank you very much for purchasing the

TASCAM DR-08 Linear PCM Recorder. We hope

that you will enjoy using this recorder for many

years to come. Please read this Owner’s Manual

carefully in order to maximize your use of all the

unit’s features.

Please keep a copy of this manual in a safe place

for future reference. You can also download a

digital copy of this manual from our website

(www.tascam.com).

Features

24-bit, 96-kHz linear PCM and MP3 recording

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Built-in high-performance stereo microphone

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Microphone angle can be changed

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Closed for recording interviews and other

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situations where the orientation is important

Open for recording music and other situa-

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tions where width and stereo image is

important

Open and rotated for recording meetings and

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other situations where sound comes from

multiple directions.

Built-in speaker

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Playback speed can be adjusted in a range from

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half to double without changing pitch

Automatic starting and stopping possible in

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response to input signals

File splitting manually possible (PCM files

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only)

Auto gain control and sound enhancement

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during recording (REC EQ function)

Manual recording level adjustment possible in

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addition to two levels of automatic gain control

Noise cancellation and sound quality

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enhancement during playback (PLAY EQ

function)

Stand for tabletop recording

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Pre-record function allows recording the 2

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seconds before the record button was pressed

Interval repeat playback (A-B repeat)

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Stereo mini-jack for external input (supports

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mics that require plug-in power)

Can be powered by 2 AAA batteries or USB

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bus power

Timer recording

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Jump back playback function can be set to

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1–10, 20 or 30 seconds

USB 2.0 jack (Micro USB)

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microSD/microSDHC cards used as recording

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media

96 x 96 pixel LCD with backlight

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Playlist function allows files to be added to a

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list for playback

Product components

This product includes the following.

Main unit

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

microSD card installed in unit

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

AAA alkaline batteries

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

Micro USB cable (80 cm)

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

Warranty card

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

Owner’s Manual (this document)

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

Please open the packaging carefully to avoid

damaging the unit. Save the box and packaging

materials for shipping at a future date.

Please contact the store where you purchased

this unit or TASCAM if any of these accessories

are missing or have been damaged during

transportation.

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Conventions used in this manual

The following conventions are used in this

manual.

Keys, jacks and other parts of this unit and

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other equipment are indicated in a bold font

like this: HOME key.

Characters that appear on the display are shown

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like this:

ON

“microSD memory card” is sometimes abbre-

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viated as “microSD card.”

Additional information is provided as necessary

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as tips, notes and cautions.

TIP

These are hints about how the unit can be used.

NOTE

These provide additional explanations and special

situations, for example.

CAUTION

These instructions should be followed to avoid injury,

damage to equipment or loss of data.

Intellectual property rights

TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation,

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registered in the U.S. and other countries.

microSDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C,

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LLC.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP, Windows

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Vista, and 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

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X are trademarks of Apple Inc.

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MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology

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licensed from 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

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logos in this 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 microSD cards

This unit uses microSD cards for recording and

playback. microSD cards that are 64 MB - 2

GB and microSDHC cards that are 4 GB -

32 GB in size can be used. A list of microSD

cards that have been tested with this unit can be

found on the TASCAM web site (www.tascam.

com).

Precautions for use ª

microSD 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

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places.

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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Precautions for placement

The environmental temperature operation range

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of this unit is 0–40° C (32–104° F).

Do not install in the following types of places.

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Doing so could degrade the sound quality and/

or cause malfunctions.

Places with significant vibrations or that are

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otherwise unstable

Near windows or other places exposed to

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direct sunlight

Near heaters or other extremely hot places

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Extremely cold places

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Places with bad ventilation or high humidity

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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.

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Top panel

1 Built-in stereo microphone

This is a stereo electret condenser

microphone. When a separate microphone

or other external device is connected to the

MIC/EXT. IN jack on the right panel, the

input from that external microphone/device

input is given priority, and the built-in stereo

microphone is disabled.

2 Display

This shows various types of information.

3 Â key

Press this key during playback or when

paused during playback to return to the

beginning of the recording.

Press this key when stopped at the beginning

of a recording to skip to the previous

recording.

Press and hold to search backward.

Press when a menu screen is open to return to

the previous screen.

On the

FILE/FOLDER

screen, press to move

up a level.

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This operates as a function key on some

menus. (The function is shown at the bottom

of the screen.)

When in record standby, this key adjusts the

recording level.

4 HOME keys

Press to open the Home Screen.

When the Home Screen is open, press to

return to the previous screen.

5 +/– keys

Use these to adjust the output level during

playback.

When a setting screen is open, use these keys

to select files, folders and other items, to turn

functions ON and OFF, and to set split points

in files.

These operate as function keys on some

menus. (The functions are shown at the

bottom of the screen.)

6 ¯ key

During playback and when stopped, press this

key to skip to the next file. Press and hold to

search forward. When a menu screen is open,

press this key to open menus and folders, as

well as to move between setting items and

confirm setting values.

This operates as a function key on some

menus. (The function is shown at the bottom

of the screen.)

When in record standby, this key adjusts the

recording level.

7 REC key and indicator

Press when stopped to start recording if

the recording level setting switch is set to

HIGH or LOW (see item 17 below). The REC

indicator lights.

Press when stopped to start recording standby

if the recording level setting switch is set to

MANUAL. The REC indicator blinks when in

recording standby. Press when in recording

standby to start recording. Press and hold

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when stopped to start pre-record standby.

Press during recording to create a new track

and continue recording without interruption

(track increment).

8Á PLAY key

Press when stopped to start playback. Press

during playback to jump back a few seconds

and continue playback.

9 ª STOP key

Press to end recording standby or stop

playback or recording at the current position.

0 FUNCTION key

Press when the Home Screen is open to open

the Function menu. Press when the Function

menu is open to open the Home Screen.

q SETUP key

Press when the Home Screen is open to open

the Setup menu. Press when the Setup menu

is open to open the Home Screen.

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Left side panel

w /LINE OUT jack

Connect headphones or the line input jack of

an external device using a stereo mini-jack

cable.

e /HOLD switch

Turn the power ON/OFF. Set the switch to the

HOLD position to activate the hold function,

which prevents accidental operation. When

set to HOLD, none of the keys can be used.

2 – Names and functions of parts

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