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Tascam DR-100mkIII User manual

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D01303820A
DR-100)#
Linear PCM Recorder
Reference Manual
2
TASCAM DR-100MKIII
Contents
1 – Introduction ..............................................4
Features .................................................................................. 4
Conventions used in this manual ..................................4
Recycling lithium-ion rechargeable batteries .......... 4
Trademarks and copyrights .............................................4
About SD cards ....................................................................5
Precautions for use ..........................................................................5
2 – Names and functions of parts ..................6
Top ............................................................................................ 6
Front......................................................................................... 7
Rear .......................................................................................... 7
Left side .................................................................................. 7
Right side ...............................................................................8
Bottom .................................................................................... 8
Home Screen ........................................................................ 8
Basic menu operation procedures..............................10
Menu list ........................................................................................... 12
Function menu list ........................................................................ 13
3 – Preparation ..............................................14
Powering the unit .............................................................14
Using the built-in battery ........................................................... 14
Using AA batteries ........................................................................ 14
Using an AC adapter (sold separately) .................................. 15
Using an external battery pack (sold separately) .............. 15
Inserting and removing SD cards ................................15
Inserting the card .......................................................................... 15
Removing the card ....................................................................... 15
SD card write protection switches .......................................... 15
HOLD function for preventing accidental operation
.. 16
Turning the power on and off (putting it in standby)
..16
Turning the unit on ....................................................................... 16
Turning the unit off (putting it in standby) .......................... 16
Resume function ........................................................................... 16
Selecting the language ...................................................16
If you accidentally select the wrong language................... 16
Setting the date and time ..............................................17
Preparing an SD card for use ........................................17
Preparing the recording inputs ...................................17
Recording with the built-in mics ............................................. 17
Recording with connected mics .............................................. 17
Recording external devices ....................................................... 18
Recording from digital devices ................................................ 18
Using the built-in speaker for playback ....................19
Connecting monitoring equipment ..........................19
Adjusting playback volume...........................................19
Connecting cameras ........................................................ 19
4 – Recording ................................................20
Recording .............................................................................20
Remaining recording time display ..............................20
Listening while recording (monitoring) .................... 20
Setting where to save files .............................................21
Setting the file format and sampling frequency ... 21
Recording in mono (file type setting) ......................21
Setting recording input sources .................................. 21
Setting power used by mics..........................................22
Using phantom power ................................................................ 22
Using plug-in power ................................................................... 22
Setting the low-cut filter ................................................23
Using the limiter ................................................................23
Using the Level Control Function................................23
Using mid-side microphones .......................................24
Setting the characteristics of the digital filter (A/D)
...24
Improving recording signal-to-noise (Dual ADC function)
..25
Starting recording automatically (AUTO REC function)
..25
Recording in LEVEL mode .......................................................... 25
Recording in DIGITAL mode ...................................................... 26
Capturing the moment before recording starts
(PRE REC function)
............................................................. 26
Create a new file while continuing to record
(file incrementing function) .........................................26
Create a new file manually while recording ........................ 26
Creating new files automatically at a set time interval ... 27
Recording two files simultaneously (DUAL REC function)
.. 27
Recording at two different levels (dual level recording)
.. 27
Recording with two different formats (dual format recording)
.. 27
Names of backup files when using dual recording........... 28
Using the auto tone function .......................................28
Turning XRI data recording on/off ..............................28
Recording times ................................................................29
5 – Playback ...................................................30
Playing recordings ............................................................30
Pausing playback........................................................................... 30
Stopping playback ........................................................................ 30
Searching backward and forward ........................................... 30
Changing the playback position ............................................. 30
Selecting files for playback (skipping) ....................... 30
Repeat playback (LOOP PLAY) ...................................... 30
Changing the speed of playback (VSA playback)..31
6 – Working with Files and Folders..............32
Opening the Browse Screen .........................................32
Icons on the Browse Screen ..........................................32
Basic Browse Screen operations .................................. 32
File operations ...................................................................32
Folder operations ..............................................................33
Creating new folders .......................................................34
Protecting files ...................................................................34
Deleting files .......................................................................34
Dividing files .......................................................................34
Dividing files manually (DIVIDE function) ............................ 34
Dividing files at marks (MARK DIVIDE function)................. 35
Setting the file name format ........................................36
Setting the WORD item ............................................................... 36
Resetting file numbers .................................................... 37
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Contents
7 – Mark functions ........................................38
Mark types ...........................................................................38
Adding marks .....................................................................38
Adding marks manually .............................................................. 38
Adding marks automatically ..................................................... 38
Adding marks at peak levels ..................................................... 39
Moving between marks (mark skipping) .................39
Deleting marks ...................................................................39
8 – Settings and Information .......................40
Making power and display settings ...........................40
Setting the automatic power saving function .................... 40
Set the priority battery type ...................................................... 40
Setting the AA battery type ...................................................... 40
Setting the backlight ................................................................... 40
Setting the backlight brightness ............................................. 40
Adjusting the display contrast ................................................. 40
Turning indicators off .................................................................. 40
Setting the peak level function ................................................ 41
Viewing information ........................................................ 41
File information page .................................................................. 41
Card information page ................................................................ 42
Firmware version page ................................................................ 42
XRI date the information page ................................................. 42
Restoring factory default settings ..............................43
Formatting SD cards ........................................................43
Power-on recording function .......................................44
Attenuating the output ..................................................44
Restricting the line output level .............................................. 44
Restricting the headphone output level. ............................. 44
9 – Connecting with a Computer .................45
Transferring files to a computer ..................................45
Transferring files from a computer .............................45
Disconnecting from a computer .................................45
10 – Using the REMOTE jack .........................46
Using a remote control (TASCAM RC-10) ..................46
Setting up a remote control ...................................................... 46
Using the remote control ........................................................... 46
Using a footswitch (TASCAM RC-3F)...........................46
Setting up the footswitch .......................................................... 46
Using the footswitch .................................................................... 46
11 – Messages ................................................47
12 – Troubleshooting ....................................49
13 – Specifications ........................................50
Ratings ..................................................................................50
Input/output ratings ........................................................50
Analog audio input and output ratings ................................ 50
Digital input .................................................................................... 50
Control input/output ratings .................................................... 50
Audio performance ..........................................................50
General .................................................................................51
Dimensional drawings ....................................................51
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TASCAM DR-100MKIII
1 – Introduction
Features
•
Linear PCM recorder that supports 192kHz/24-bit resolution
•
Uses SD/SDHC/SDXC cards as recording media
•
Two types of stereo microphones—directional and
omnidirectional—allow high-quality stereo recording
•
Various input jacks support diverse applications
•
XLR/TRS combo jacks that support +4dBu line level and
+48V phantom power enable the connection of external
mics and devices
•
20dB headroom for both mic and line inputs
•
Dual ADC function improves signal-to-noise performance
using two AD converters
•
Power-on recording function can start recording
immediately after starting up.
•
Dual level recording function allows two files to be
recorded at different levels
•
Dual format recording function allows recording with two
different formats
•
Continuous operation for extended times is possible by
using the built-in battery and AA batteries together
Conventions used in this manual
The following conventions are used in this manual.
•
When we refer to buttons, connectors and other parts of
this unit and other equipment, we use a bold font like this:
MENU button.
•
When we show messages, for example, that appear on the
unit’s display, the typeface looks like this: MENU.
•
SD memory cards are called “SD cards”.
•
Words that appear on the computer display are shown in
quotation marks like this: “DR-100MK3”.
Recycling lithium-ion rechargeable
batteries
This unit uses a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
When you no longer need a battery, take it to a shop that partic-
ipates in rechargeable battery recycling rather than throwing it
away in order to preserve precious resources.
If you are uncertain, please contact TASCAM customer support
(see back cover).
Li-ion00
Trademarks and copyrights
•
TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC CORPORATION, registered
in the U.S. and other countries.
•
SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
•
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology 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.
•
Blackfin® and the Blackfin logo are registered trademarks of
Analog Devices, Inc.
•
Other company names, product names and logos in this
document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.
Information is given about products in this manual only
for the purpose of example and does not indicate any
guarantees against infringements of third-party intellectual
property rights and other rights related to them. TEAC
Corporation will bear no responsibility for infringements on
third-party intellectual property rights or other liabilities that
occur as a result of the use of this product.
Properties copyrighted by third parties cannot be used for
any purpose other than personal enjoyment and the like
without the permission of the right holders recognized by
copyright law. Always use this equipment properly.
TEAC Corporation will bear no responsibility for rights
infringements committed by users of this product.
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1 – Introduction
About SD cards
This unit uses SD cards for recording and playback.
It can use 64MB–2GB SD cards, 4–32GB SDHC cards and
48–128GB SDXC cards.
A list of SD cards that have been confirmed for use with this unit
can be found on the TASCAM website (http://tascam.com/). You
can also contact TASCAM customer support for information.
Precautions for use
SD cards are delicate media. In order to avoid damaging SD
cards, please take the following precautions when handling
them.
•
Do not leave them in extremely hot or cold places.
•
Do not leave them in extremely humid places.
•
Do not let them get wet.
•
Do not put things on top of them or twist them.
•
Do not hit them.
•
Do not remove or insert them during recording, playback,
data transmission or other access.
•
When transporting them, put them into cases, for example.
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TASCAM DR-100MKIII
2 – Names and functions of parts
Top
1 UNI MIC L/R (built-in directional stereo mic)
This built-in mic is a stereo electret condenser microphone.
2 OMNI MIC L/R (built-in omnidirectional stereo mic)
This built-in mic is a stereo electret condenser microphone.
3 Built-in speaker (mono)
Use this built-in speaker to listen to recordings.
Sound will not be output from the speaker in the following
conditions.
o The (speaker) switch is set to OFF
o Recording/recording standby
o When headphones are connected
4 CHG (charge) indicator
This lights orange when the built-in battery is charging and
becomes green when charging completes. (See “Using the
built-in battery” on page 14.)
5 Display
Shows a variety of information.
6 HOME button
When any other screen is open, press this button to return to
the Home Screen.
7 LIMITER switch
This enables the limiter. (See “Using the limiter” on page
23.)
8 Fn button
When the Home Screen is open, press to open the FUNCTION
screen. (See “Basic menu operation procedures” on page
10.)
9 MENU button
When the Home Screen is open, press to open the MENU
screen. (See “Basic menu operation procedures” on page
10.)
When the MENU screen is open, press this button to return to
the Home Screen.
0 . button
When the Home Screen is open, use to skip files and search
backward. Press this button while pressing and holding the
ENTER/MARK button to move to the previous mark.
When a menu is open, use this to move between screens
and move the cursor.
q / button
When the Home Screen is open, use to skip files and search
forward. Press this button while pressing and holding the
ENTER/MARK button to move to the next mark.
Use to create a new file manually (divide) while recording.
When a menu is open, use this to move between screens
and move the cursor.
w STOP [8] button
Press during playback to pause playback at the current
position.
Press when paused to return to the beginning of the
playback file.
Press when recording or in recording standby to stop
recording.
Press and hold the (power) button for at least 10
seconds while pressing this button to force the unit to turn
off (enter standby).
e PLAY/PAUSE [7/9] button
When the Home Screen is open and the unit is stopped,
press this button to start playback.
Press when playing to pause playback.
When a file is selected on the Browse Screen, press this
to return to the Home Screen and play that file from the
beginning.
r INPUT LEVEL switch
Select which inputs are affected by operation of the input
level knob.
t MIC PAD switch
Use to change input sensitivity.
y ENTER/MARK button
When using a menu setting screen, press to confirm the
selected item.
Press to add marks manually when recording or playing
back.
Press the . or / button while pressing and holding this
button to move to the previous or next mark, respectively.
(See “Moving between marks (mark skipping)” on page
39.)
u Wheel
Use to select items and change values on setting screens.
Use also to change the file playback position.
i REC [0] button/REC indicator
When stopped, press this button to put the unit into
recording standby. The REC indicator will start to blink.
Press when recording to start recording standby.
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2 – Names and functions of parts
Front
o DIGITAL IN connector
Connect the included digital input conversion cable to
input digital signals into this unit. (See “Recording from digital
devices” on page 18.)
p EXT IN connector
Use a stereo mini jack cable to connect with the line output
jack of an audio device, for example.
Rear
a Level indicators
The -48 (dB), -6 (dB) or PEAK indicators light according to
the input levels.
s REMOTE jack
Connect a TASCAM RC-3F footswitch or TASCAM RC-10
wired remote control (both sold separately) here. This
enables remote starting and stopping of playback and other
functions. (See “9 – Connecting with a Computer” on page
45.)
d Strap attachments
f MIC/LINE IN L/R jacks (XLR/TRS)
These balanced analog jacks are XLR mic and standard TRS
inputs.
XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
g PHANTOM switch
Set whether phantom power is on or off for the MIC/LINE IN
jacks. (See “Using phantom power” on page 22.)
Left side
h (power) button
Press and hold this button to turn the unit on and to put it
into standby (off).
Press and hold this button for at least 10 seconds while
pressing the STOP [8] button to force the unit to turn off
(enter standby).
CAUTION
Before turning the unit on, lower the volumes of connected
equipment to their minimum levels.
Failure to do so might cause sudden loud noises, which
could harm your hearing or result in other trouble.
j USB port
This is a Micro-B USB port.
Use a USB cable (A to Micro-B) to connect the unit to a
computer. (See “9 – Connecting with a Computer” on page
45.)
The USB port can supply power to the unit. (See “Powering
the unit” on page 14.)
CAUTION
The unit should be connected directly to the computer, not
through a USB hub.
k LINE OUT jack
Use this to connect with the line input jack of an amp or
other equipment.
l (headphone) jack
Use this jack to connect headphones. (See “Connecting
monitoring equipment” on page 19.)
; (headphone/speaker) LEVEL volume
Use to adjust the volume output from the built-in speaker
and (headphones).
z HOLD switch
Slide this switch to ALL or LEVEL to enable the hold
function that can prevent accidental operation. (See “HOLD
function for preventing accidental operation” on page 16.)
x (speaker) switch
When set to ON, sound will be output from the built-in
speaker.
NOTE
Even when set to ON, sound will not be output when the
unit is recording, in recording standby or has headphones
connected.
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Right side
c Battery compartment (AA batteries)
Install batteries (2 AA) in this compartment to power the
unit. (See “Using AA batteries” on page 14.)
v SD card slot
Insert an SD card here.
b Input level knob
Use this to adjust the input signal volume.
Bottom
n Tripod mounting threads (1/4-inch)
Use to attach this unit to a tripod.
CAUTION
•
Securely tighten all the screws on the tripod or microphone
stand to prevent the unit from falling off.
•
When using this unit attached to a tripod or microphone
stand, place it on a level surface.
•
Some tripods have different screw specifications that make
direct connection impossible. Use a commercially-available
adapter with such tripods.
•
Screws longer than 4.5 mm cannot be attached.
m REC indicator
This functions in the same way as the REC indicator on the
top of the unit.
Home Screen
Stopped/playing
Recording/recording standby
1
Input source
This shows the input source set with the I/O SETTING
screen SOURCE item. (See “Setting recording input sources”
on page 21.)
UNI MIC (built-in directional mic) input
OMNI MIC
(built-in omnidirectional mic)
input
MIC/LINE IN jack connected mic input
MIC/LINE IN jack connected line level input
EXT IN jack connected mic input
EXT IN jack connected line level input
DIGITAL IN jack connected digital input
2
Input channel indicator (ST/L/R/MIX)
This shows the REC SETTING screen FILE TYPE item setting.
(See “Recording in mono (file type setting)” on page 21.)
Stereo input/stereo file
Left channel input/mono file
Right channel input/mono file
L-R mix input/mono file
3 Low cut filter on/off status
This icon shows whether the low cut filter is on or off. (See
“Setting the low-cut filter” on page 23.)
Low cut filter off
Low cut filter on (40 Hz)
Low cut filter on (80 Hz)
Low cut filter on (120 Hz)
Low cut filter on (220 Hz)
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4 Phantom power supply status
When the PHANTOM switch is set to ON, this icon shows the
phantom power supply voltage. (See “Setting the phantom
power voltage” on page 22.)
No icon Phantom power off
Phantom power on with +48V supplied
Phantom power on with +24V supplied
5
Power supply status
When powered by batteries, a t appears next to the icon
for the type of battery being used. (See “Set the priority
battery type” on page 40.)
The amount of battery power remaining is shown in the
battery icons with 14 levels for the built-in battery and 3
levels for the AA batteries.
Built-in battery e e
AA batteries e e
When the battery type being used runs out of power, its icon
blinks and the t moves to the icon for the other type of
battery.
If both types of batteries run out power, their icons blink,
indicating that the unit will soon turn off (enter standby).
6
File format
This shows the format, sampling frequency and number of
channels of the playing file.
7
Playback speed/loop playback status
This shows the setting status of the VSA and loop playback
functions.
SPEED This shows the VSA playback function status.
LOOP This shows the loop playback function status.
8
Transport status (stopped/playing)
This icon shows the recorder operation status.
Indicator Meaning
8
Stopped at the beginning of the file
9
Paused
y
Playing back
,
Searching forward
m
Searching backward
/
Skipping to the beginning of the next file
.
Skipping to the beginning of the current or
previous file
9
Loop playback IN (starting) and OUT (ending) points
When the loop playback function is on, these show the loop
IN (starting) and OUT (ending) points.
IN (starting) point
OUT (ending) point
0
Level meters
These show the maximum (peak) playback levels.
q
Playback folder name
This shows the name of the folder that contains the file
playing back.
w
Playback file name
The file name or tag information of the file currently being
played back is shown.
When ID3 tag information is available for an MP3 file being
played, it is given priority for display.
If a file is protected, a mark appears before the file name.
(See “Protecting files” on page 34.)
NOTE
ID3 tag information includes the titles and artists names
that can be saved in MP3 files.
e Playback time/remaining playback time
Shows the elapsed time and remaining playback time
(hours: minutes: seconds) of the playing file.
r Playback position
The current playback position is shown by a bar. As playback
progresses, the bar extends from the left.
t Peak value in decibels (dB)
These show the maximum (peak) playback levels in decibels.
y Recording format
This shows the format, sampling frequency and number of
channels of the file being recorded.
u Recording function information
This shows the settings of the dual, pre and automatic
recording functions.
DUAL This shows the dual recording function
status.
PRE This shows the prerecording function status.
AUTO This shows the automatic recording function
status.
i
Transport status (recording standby/recording)
This icon shows the recorder operation status.
Indicator Meaning
09
Recording standby
0
Recording
o
Level meters
These show the input signal levels.
p
Recording folder name
This shows the name of the folder where the recording file
will be saved.
a
Recording file name
The file name that will automatically be given to the
recorded file is shown.
s
Recording time/remaining recording time
This shows the elapsed time (hours: minutes: seconds) of the
file being recorded and the remaining available time (hours:
minutes: seconds) on the SD card using the set input source,
file format and sampling frequency.
d Recording position
This bar shows the remaining available time (hours: minutes:
seconds) on the SD card using the set input source, file
format and sampling frequency.
As recording progresses, the bar extends from the left.
f Peak input level in decibels (dB)
Peak input level values are shown in decibels.
When the input level exceeds the peak level, the icon
appears.
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g
Input levels
These show the input level setting values.
Basic menu operation procedures
The operation procedures for both the MENU and FUNCTION
screens are basically the same.
Here we explain MENU screen operations using dual recording
settings as an example.
1. Open the MENU screen.
When the Home Screen is open, press the MENU button to
open the MENU screen.
o Press the HOME button to return to the Home Screen.
2. Open the REC SETTING screen.
Turn the wheel to move the cursor to the menu item you
want to change (REC SETTING in this case), and press the
ENTER/MARK button.
The REC SETTING screen opens.
o Press the . button to return to the previous screen.
o Press the HOME button to return to the Home Screen.
3. Open the DUAL REC screen.
Turn the wheel to move the cursor to the item you want to
change (DUAL REC in this case), and press the ENTER/MARK
button.
The DUAL REC screen opens.
o Setting values that cannot be changed because of the
operation mode, for example, are shown as ***.
o Press the . button to return to the previous screen.
o Press the HOME button to return to the Home Screen.
4. Change the setting.
Turn the wheel to move the cursor to the item you want
to change (MODE in this case), and press the ENTER/MARK
button.
The setting selection screen opens.
o This current setting is shown at the top right. Just
moving the cursor does not change the setting.
o Before pressing the ENTER/MARK button to confirm
the change, press the . button to cancel the change
and return to the previous screen.
o Press the HOME button to cancel the change and
return to the Home Screen.
o Press the MENU button to cancel the change and
return to the MENU screen.
o Press the ENTER/MARK button to confirm the change
and return to the previous screen.
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Turn the wheel to move the cursor to FORMAT, and press the
ENTER/MARK button.
You can change FORMAT item settings in a similar manner.
When finished, press the HOME button to return to the
Home Screen.
NOTE
•
The MENU screen cannot be opened when recording or in
recording standby.
•
The items that appear on the FUNCTION screen differ
according to whether the unit status is stopped/playing or
recording/recording standby).
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Switching ON/OFF settings
If a setting is ON/OFF, it has no setting selection screen, and you
can change it quickly.
Example: Changing the PRE REC setting
Press the ENTER/MARK button.
The setting is changed.
The setting changes each time you press the ENTER/MARK
button.
8
Changing settings and executing functions that
require confirmation
Depending on the content of the setting, a message screen
requiring confirmation of the change might appear.
Example: Executing quick formatting.
Press the ENTER/MARK button to open the confirmation
screen.
When a confirmation screen appears, the cursor always starts
on NO.
Press the ENTER/MARK button when the cursor is on NO to
cancel execution and return to the previous screen.
Turn the wheel to move the cursor to YES and press the
ENTER/MARK button to execute the function and return to
the previous screen.
o Press the HOME button to cancel execution and return
to the Home Screen.
o Press the MENU button to cancel execution and return
to the MENU screen.
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Menu list
Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.
The menu items are as follows.
Menu item Function Page
BROWSE
Work with files and folders on the SD card see page 32
REC SETTING
FORMAT
Set the recording file format
see page 21
SAMPLE
Setting the sampling frequency
FILE TYPE
Set the file type see page 21
XRI
Turn XRI data recording on/off see page 28
DUAL REC
Set dual recording function see page 27
FILE INC
Set the recording time interval for automatically dividing (creating
new) files
see page 27
AUTO REC
Set the auto-recording function see page 25
PRE REC
Set the pre-recording function see page 26
AUTO TONE
Set the auto tone function see page 28
I/O SETTING
SOURCE
Set the input source see page 21
A/D FILTER
Set the A/D converter filter see page 24
DUAL ADC
Turn on/off this function that improves S/N performance see page 25
LOW CUT
Set the low-cut filter see page 23
LEVEL CONTROL
Set the level control function see page 23
MS DECODE
Set the mid-side decoding function see page 24
PHANTOM VOLT
Set the phantom power voltage see page 22
PLUG IN POWER
Turn plug-in power on/off see page 22
OUTPUT ATT
Set the output attenuator function see page 44
MARK SETTING
AUTO MARK
Set the automatic mark function see page 38
PEAK MARK
Turn the peak mark function on/off see page 39
MARK SKIP
Set the mark skip mode see page 39
POWER/DISPLAY
AUTO PWR SAVE
Set the automatic power saving function see page 40
BATTERY
Makes settings related to the built-in and replaceable batteries see page 40
BACKLIGHT
Set the time the backlight stays lit see page 40
BRIGHTNESS
Set the backlight brightness see page 40
CONTRAST
Adjust the contrast see page 40
INDICATORS
Turn indicators on/off see page 40
PEAK LEVEL
Set the level meter peak hold function see page 41
SYSTEM
INFORMATION
Shows a variety of information. see page 41
DATE/TIME
Set the date and time see page 17
FILE NAME
Set the file name format. see page 36
FILE No.RESET
Reset the file number. see page 37
REMOTE
Make connected remote control settings see page 46
LANGUAGE
Set the language shown on the display see page 16
INITIALIZE
Restore factory default settings see page 43
MEDIA FORMAT
Format the SD card see page 43
USB STORAGE
Switch to USB mass storage device mode see page 45
CAUTION
•
When recording or in recording standby, the MENU screen will not open.
•
The settings for all menu items are retained even when the unit is turned off (in standby).
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2 – Names and functions of parts
Function menu list
The Function menu includes functions that are used on the selected playback file or the recording file.
•
When the Home Screen is open, press the Fn button to open the FUNCTION Screen.
The functions shown depend on the state of the unit when the Fn button is pressed.
Menu item Function Page
Stopped, paused or
playing back
CHANGE PROTECT
Change the protection of the file selected on the Home Screen see page 34
FILE DELETE
Delete the file selected on the Home Screen see page 34
DIVIDE
Divide the file selected on the Home Screen see page 34
LOOP PLAY
Make loop playback settings see page 30
VSA PLAY
Make VSA playback settings see page 31
MS DECODE
Set the mid-side decoding function see page 24
FILE INFORMATION
Show file information for the file selected on the Home Screen see page 41
Recording/recording
standby
LOW CUT
Set the low-cut filter see page 23
LEVEL CONTROL
Set the level control function see page 23
MS DECODE
Set the mid-side decoding function see page 24
BATTERY
Make settings related to the built-in and replaceable batteries see page 40
•
When a folder or file is selected on the Browse Screen, press the Fn button to open theFOLDER MENU or FILE MENU screen.
Menu item Function Page
File selected on
Browse Screen
FILE INFORMATION
Show file information for the selected file see page 32
FILE DELETE
Delete the selected file see page 34
CHANGE PROTECT
Change the protection status of the selected file see page 34
CLR ALL MARKS
Delete all marks in the selected file see page 33
Folder selected on
Browse Screen
ALL FILES DELETE
Delete all files in the selected folder see page 33
FOLDER DELETE
Delete the selected folder see page 33
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3 – Preparation
Powering the unit
This unit uses a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
This unit can also be powered by 2 AA batteries, by using a
commercially-available USB cable to supply USB bus power
or by a TASCAM PS-P520E AC adapter. The USB cable can also
be connected a TASCAM BP-6AA external battery pack ( sold
separately).
This unit can use alkaline, Ni-MH or lithium AA batteries.
Using the built-in battery
Charge it before using the unit the first time after purchase and
after it has not been used for a long time.
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Charging the built-in battery
The built-in battery can be charged in the following two ways.
•
Charging with an AC adapter
Connect a TASCAM PS-P520E AC adapter (sold separately)
to the unit's USB port and charge the unit. (See “Using an AC
adapter (sold separately)” on page 15.)
The charging time is about 4.5 hours.
•
Charging from a connected computer
Use a USB cable (A to Micro-B) to connect a computer to the
unit's USB port and charge the unit. (See “9 – Connecting with a
Computer” on page 45.)
The charging time is about 10 hours.
NOTE
•
Always connect this unit and the computer directly. If
connected through a USB hub or other device, charging
might not occur properly.
•
When connected by USB, the unit will charge even when it is
not turned on.
•
The CHG (charge) indicator will light as follows when
charging.
Lit orange: charging
Lit green: charging complete
CHG (charge) indicator
Using AA batteries
1. Slide the battery compartment cover toward the bottom of
the unit to open it.
2. Install 2 AA batteries with their ¥ and ^ marks as shown in
the battery compartment.
3. Close the battery compartment cover.
Set the type of batteries used in order to allow the unit to
accurately show the amount of power remaining and determine
whether enough power is available for proper operation. (By
default, this is set to alkaline batteries.) (See “Setting the AA
battery type” on page 40.)
CAUTION
•
Manganese dry cell batteries cannot be used with this unit.
•
This unit cannot recharge Ni-MH batteries. Use a commer-
cially available recharger.
NOTE
A great amount of power is required to provide phantom
power to a condenser microphone. If you use a condenser
microphone while running the unit on AA batteries (alkaline,
Ni-MH or lithium), the operation time will be shortened.
If you need to operate the unit for a long time, use a TASCAM
PS-P520E AC adapter or TASCAM BP-6AA external battery
pack (both sold separately) to power the unit.
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Using both battery power supplies together
Continuous operation for an extended amount of time is
possible by using the built-in battery and AA batteries together.
When the amount of remaining power in the priority battery
source becomes insufficient, the unit automatically switches to
the other battery source and continues operating. (See “Set the
priority battery type” on page 40.)
The AA batteries can be changed when the built-in battery is
powering the unit.
CAUTION
Changing the AA batteries when they are powering the unit
could interrupt the power causing loss of recording data
and settings, for example.
Before changing the AA batteries, confirm on the Home
Screen that the built-in battery has sufficient remaining
power and set the battery priority to the built-in battery.
To use AA batteries as the priority battery type, after
changing the batteries, set them as the priority type.
You can change the priority battery type with the POWER/
DISPLAY screen BATTERY item when stopped or playing or
the FUNCTION screen BATTERY item when recording or in
recording standby.
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3 – Preparation
Using an AC adapter (sold separately)
As shown in the illustration, connect a TASCAM PS-P520E AC
adapter (sold separately) to the unit's USB port and charge the
unit.
AC outlet
Micro-B
USB connector
TASCAM
PS-P520E (sold separately)
NOTE
When the AC adapter is connected, power will be supplied
from the AC adapter. The unit can be used while it is
charging.
CAUTION
Noise may occur when recording with a microphone if the
unit is too close to the AC adapter. In such a case, keep suffi-
cient distance between the AC adapter and the unit.
Using an external battery pack (sold
separately)
Connect a TASCAM BP-6AA external battery pack (designed for
use with this unit and sold separately) to the recorder with a USB
cable (A to Micro-B) as shown in the illustration. For details, see
the BP-6AA Owner’s Manual.
TASCAM BP-6AA (sold separately)
Micro-B
USB connector
CAUTION
The unit cannot detect the remaining battery charge of a
BP-6AA.
Inserting and removing SD cards
CAUTION
•
SD cards that meet SD, SDHC or SDXC standards can be used
with this unit.
•
A list of SD cards that have been confirmed to work with this
unit can be found on our website (http://tascam.com/).
Inserting the card
1. Open the SD card slot cover.
2. Insert an SD Card into the slot as shown in the illustration
until it clicks into place.
3. Close the SD card slot cover.
Removing the card
1. Open the SD card slot cover.
2. Press the SD card in gently and then release it to allow it to
come out.
SD card write protection switches
SD cards have protection switches that prevent writing new
data to them.
If you slide the protect switch to the LOCK position, file recording
and editing will not be possible. Unlock the write-protection in
order to record, erase and otherwise edit data on the card.
Writable Write-protected
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3 – Preparation
HOLD function for preventing
accidental operation
You can slide the HOLD switch to LEVEL or ALL to disable
controls and prevent accidental operation.
ALL
Operations of the input level knob and all buttons are
disabled
LEVEL
Operations of the input level knob are disabled
OFF Hold function is off
Turning the power on and off (putting
it in standby)
CAUTION
•
Turn down the volume of the monitoring system connected
to the unit before turning the unit on/off (standby).
•
Do not wear connected headphones when turning the unit
on or off (putting it in standby). Noise could damage the
headphone driver unit or harm your hearing.
Turning the unit on
When the unit is off (in standby), press and hold the
(power) button until the start-up screen appears.
The Home Screen appears after the unit starts up.
Start-up Screen Home Screen
Turning the unit off (putting it in standby)
When the unit is on, press and hold the (power) button
until the shutdown screen appears.
The unit turns off (enters standby) after it completes its
shutdown process.
NOTE
You cannot turn the unit off (put it in standby) when it is
recording or in recording standby.
CAUTION
Always use the (power) button to turn the unit off (put
it in standby).
If shutdown procedures are not conducted, recording data
and settings, for example, could all be lost. Lost data and
settings cannot be restored.
Resume function
When you turn the unit off (put it in standby), it remembers the
position where it was stopped.
Next time it is turned on, you can start playback from the
position where it was stopped.
NOTE
The position where stopped is stored on the SD card. The
resume function will not work if the card is changed.
Selecting the language
You can change the language shown on the display. The first
time you turn the unit on after purchasing it, the LANGUAGE
screen will open. You can set the language used on this screen.
You can also change this setting with the SYSTEM screen
LANGUAGE item.
1. Turn the wheel to move the cursor and select the language.
Options
ENGLISH: use English
日本語: use Japanese
FRANÇAIS: use French
ESPAÑOL: use Spanish
DEUTSCH: use German
ITALIANO: use Italian
2. After making the selection, press the ENTER/MARK button
to confirm it.
If you accidentally select the wrong
language
Press the (power) button to turn it off, and then press the
(power) button again while pressing the MENU button.
The language selection menu where you can set the language
appears.
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3 – Preparation
Setting the date and time
You can set the unit to automatically assign file names based
on the date and time of the built-in clock. (See “Setting the file
name format” on page 36.)
By setting the clock in advance, the recording date and time can
be added to files accurately.
The first time you turn the unit on after purchasing it and
whenever the date and time has been reset, the DATE/TIME
screen where you can set the date and time will open. You can
also change this setting with the SYSTEM screen DATE/TIME item.
1. Turn the wheel to move the cursor to the item (year/month/
day/hour/minute/second) you want to set, and press the
ENTER/MARK button.
2. Turn the wheel to change the value, and press the ENTER/
MARK button.
3. Turn the wheel to move the cursor to OK, and press the
ENTER/MARK button to confirm the setting.
NOTE
The date and time will be reset to the default if the unit does
not receive power from the built-in battery, AA batteries or
an external power supply for a few minutes.
Preparing an SD card for use
The following message appears if an unformatted card is
installed in the unit when it is turned on.
In order to use an SD card in this unit, you must format it first.
Press the ENTER/MARK button to format the card.
CAUTION
•
Formatting will erase all the data on the SD card. Back up to
a computer, for example before formatting a card.
•
When formatting a card, the unit should be powered by an
external power supply or batteries with sufficient remaining
power.
NOTE
You can also use the SYSTEM screen MEDIA FORMAT item to
format a card. (See “Formatting SD cards” on page 43.)
Preparing the recording inputs
You can select the input source from multiple options according
to the application. Settings must be made according to the
input source used. (See “Setting recording input sources” on
page 21.)
Recording with the built-in mics
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Using the built-in directional mics (UNI MIC) to
record
This is suited for instrumental performances, bands and other
live recordings as well as field recordings, for example.
Point the built-in directional mics (UNI MIC) at the sound source
and place the unit in a stable location where there is little
vibration.
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Using the built-in omnidirectional mics (OMNI MIC)
to record
This is suited for recording meetings and other situations where
you want to capture all the sound in a large space. Place the unit
in a stable location where there is little vibration.
Recording with connected mics
Connect mics to the MIC/LINE IN XLR or TRS jacks.
Connect a stereo mic to the EXT IN jack.
Point the mics at the sound source and place the unit in a stable
location where there is little vibration.
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3 – Preparation
Mic
Stereo mic
Recording external devices
Connect external audio devices to the MIC/LINE IN XLR or TRS
jacks.
When using a stereo mini cable, connect it to the EXT IN jack.
Audio devices
and other
external
equipment
Audio devices
and other
external
equipment
Recording from digital devices
Use the included digital input conversion cable to connect the
output of a digital audio device to the DIGITAL IN jack.
Digital mixer, digital recorder, digital
amp, etc.
Set the I/O SETTING screen SOURCE item to DIGITAL to enable
recording of digital output from a digital audio device. (See
“Setting recording input sources” on page 21.)
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3 – Preparation
Using the built-in speaker for playback
Set the (speaker) switch to ON to listen to playback from the
built-in speaker.
NOTE
Even if the (speaker) switch is set to ON, the speaker will
not output sound when the unit is recording, in recording
standby or connected to headphones.
Connecting monitoring equipment
To listen with an external monitoring system (powered monitor
speakers or an amplifier and speakers), connect it to the LINE
OUT jack.
To listen with headphones, connect them to the (headphone)
jack.
Powered monitor speakers or
amplifier and speakers
Headphones
Adjusting playback volume
Use the (headphone/speaker) LEVEL control to adjust the
volume output from the built-in speaker and (headphone)
jack. (See “Restricting the headphone output level.” on page
44.)
Connecting cameras
When recording video on a camera, this unit can simultaneously
record the same sound as the camera. Connect this unit and the
camera as follows to input sound into the camera.
DSLR camera
External mic input jack
NOTE
When connected to a camera, the line output level can be
attenuated 30 dB. (See “Restricting the line output level” on
page 44.)
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4 – Recording
Recording
With this unit, you can record audio with even better quality
by changing the recording format and sampling frequency, as
well as setting the various functions, including the limiter, level
control and low-cut filter.
Here, we explain basic recording using the UNI MIC (built-in
directional mics).
1. Place the recorder.
Point the built-in directional mics (UNI MIC) at the sound
source and place the unit in a stable location where there is
little vibration. (See “Preparing the recording inputs” on page
17.)
2. Select the input source.
Set the input source to UNI MIC. (See “Setting recording
input sources” on page 21.)
To change where recording files are saved, see “Setting
where to save files” on page 21.
3. Start recording standby.
Press the REC button to start recording standby. The REC
indicator will blink.
4. Adjust the recording level.
Watch the level meters and level indicators as you turn the
input level knob to adjust the recording level.
You can check the input level with both the level meters and
level indicators.
While watching the level meters, adjust the recording level
so that they do not peak with −12dB as a guideline.
Distortion could occur if the input level exceeds the peak
level. If the peak level is exceeded, an icon appears in
the peak input level decibel (dB) display area and the PEAK
level indicator lights.
Selecting channels to adjust
o Set the INPUT LEVEL switch to STEREO to adjust the
recording levels of both left and right (L/R) channels
simultaneously.
o If you want to change the left-right balance, set the
INPUT LEVEL switch to L or R to adjust the recording
level of that channel independently.
o If the right and left input levels are different, this
difference will be maintained when the INPUT LEVEL
switch is set to to STEREO so you can adjust them
together again.
Changing the mic input sensitivity.
If the peak level is exceeded even when the input level
knob is turned down as much as possible, set the MIC
PAD switch to ON.
If the peak level is still exceeded, lower the volume of
the sound source or increase the distance between the
mics and the sound source.
NOTE
•
Recording levels cannot be adjusted if the input source is set
to DIGITAL or the level control function is set to AUTO LEVEL.
Set to DIGITAL Set to AUTO LEVEL
•
MIC PAD is disabled if the input source is set to LINE, EXT
LINE or DIGITAL.
5. Start recording.
Press the REC button when in recording standby to start
recording. The REC indicator will stop blinking and stay lit.
Pausing recording
Press the REC button during recording to pause
recording. The REC indicator will blink.
Press the REC button again to resume recording.
6. Stop recording.
Press the STOP button to stop recording.
CAUTION
This unit has a high-gain design to allow it to record even
sounds that are quiet. For this reason, if the recording level
is set high when using an AC adapter, touching the mic
might cause you to hear noise (humming or rumbling).
Be careful not to touch the built-in mic when recording with
it.
Remaining recording time display
When the remaining recording time (open card space) becomes
10 minutes or less when recording, the remaining recording
time will blink on the Home Screen.
When time runs out, a "Card Full" message will appear and
recording will stop.
NOTE
When the file size reaches 2 GB during recording, a new file
will be created automatically and recording will continue
without pause. Moreover, if the recording time exceeds
24 hours, a new file will be created automatically and
recording will continue without pause.
Listening while recording
(monitoring)
When in recording standby or during recording, the speaker
does not output sound even if the (speaker) switch is set to
ON.
If you use speakers for monitoring, particularly when recording
with mics, the sound output from the speakers could be picked
up, resulting in unwanted recording or feedback noise.
Use headphones to monitor the sound while adjusting the input
levels or recording.
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