Tascam DR-08 Bedienungsanleitung

DR-08Linear PCM RecorderD01104620AOWNER’S MANUALThis device has a serial number located on the bottom panel. Please record it and retain it for your r

10 TASCAM DR-08more. For details, see “Adjusting the input level” on page 55. 4 Press the REC key to start recording. The REC indicator lights durin

100 TASCAM DR-08The following is a list of the pop-up messages that might appear on the DR-08 under certain conditions.Refer to this list if one of t

TASCAM DR-08 101 Message Meaning and responseNO PLAYLISTNo les have been added to the Playlist. Add a le to the Playlist or change the play mode t

102 TASCAM DR-08Message Meaning and responseWRITE TIMEOUTWriting to the card timed out. Backup les on the card to your computer, and format the car

TASCAM DR-08 103 Message Meaning and responseNOT CONTINUEDIf any of these errors occur, turn the unit power OFF and restart it. If the power cannot

104 TASCAM DR-08If you are having trouble with the operation of this unit, please try the following before seeking repair. If these measures do not s

TASCAM DR-08 105 The sound I am trying to record is ªdistorted. Is the input level higher than necessary? • The playback sound is unnatural. ªConfi

106 TASCAM DR-08Recording media and formatsRecording mediamicroSD card (64 MB – 2 GB)microSDHC card (4 GB – 32 GB)Recording and playback formatsWAV:

TASCAM DR-08 107 Maximum output: 5 mW + 5 mW (into 16Ω)Built-in speaker100 mW (monaural)USB connectionUSB port connector: Micro-B typeFormat: USB2.0

108 TASCAM DR-08Other specificationsPower supply2 AAA batteries (alkaline or NiMH)USB bus powerPower consumption1 W (at Max.)Battery operation time (

TASCAM DR-08 109 Dimensional drawings37 mm15 mm139.5 mm• Illustrations in this manual might differ from the actual product.• In order to improve the

TASCAM DR-08 11 Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM DR-08 Linear PCM Recorder. We hope that you will enjoy using this recorder for many ye

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TEAC CORPORATIONPhone: +81-42-356-9143 www.tascam.jp1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530 Japan TEAC AMERICA, INC.Phone: +1-323-726-0303 www.tas

12 TASCAM DR-08Stereo mini-jack for external input (supports • mics that require plug-in power)Can be powered by 2 AAA batteries or USB • bus powerTi

TASCAM DR-08 13 Conventions used in this manualThe following conventions are used in this manual.Keys, jacks and other parts of this unit and • other

14 TASCAM DR-08MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology • licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.Supply of this product does not convey a license nor i

TASCAM DR-08 15 This product is designed to help you record and reproduce sound works to which you own the copyright, or where you have obtained perm

16 TASCAM DR-08Precautions for placementThe environmental temperature operation range • of this unit is 0–40° C (32–104° F). Do not install in the fo

TASCAM DR-08 17 Top panel1 Built-in stereo microphone This is a stereo electret condenser microphone. When a separate microphone or other external d

18 TASCAM DR-08This operates as a function key on some menus. (The function is shown at the bottom of the screen.)When in record standby, this key ad

TASCAM DR-08 19 when stopped to start pre-record standby. Press during recording to create a new track and continue recording without interruption (t

2 TASCAM DR-08IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions.

20 TASCAM DR-08Left side panelw /LINE OUT jackConnect headphones or the line input jack of an external device using a stereo mini-jack cable. e /H

TASCAM DR-08 21 Right side panelr MIC/EXT. IN jack This stereo mini-jack is an external microphone/device input jack that can provide plug-in power

22 TASCAM DR-08Bottom panel o StandUse this stand to raise the unit slightly when recording on a tabletop. p Mono speakerUse this speaker for

TASCAM DR-08 23 Home Screen1 File formatThis shows the recording file format. : PCM format : MP3 format 2 Low-cut filter statusShows the low cut

24 TASCAM DR-08When using USB bus power, is shown. 5 File mode display This shows the recording file format. PCM: Shows the quantization bit rate,

TASCAM DR-08 25 Display Meaning50–90%No indicator 100%110–200%q Microphone left-right position settingThis shows the current microphone left-right p

26 TASCAM DR-08y Status of sound quality enhancement during playback The status of the sound quality enhancement function during playback is shown.

TASCAM DR-08 27 4 File name The name that is automatically given to the file being recorded is shown5 Auto record function status When the auto rec

28 TASCAM DR-08RECMake the following settings related to recording. ENCODING (recording quality)•EXT. INPUT (switch to external •input)LOW CUT (low

TASCAM DR-08 29 ¯ key Depending on the screen, this key has the following functions. Advances to the next menu. •Conrms a setting. •On the •FILE/

TASCAM DR-08 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium • batteries: there is danger of explosion if a

30 TASCAM DR-083 – PreparationsPreparing the powerAbout the power supplyThis unit can be powered by 2 AAA batteries or USB bus power. This unit can u

TASCAM DR-08 31 USBComputerIf you connect the unit by USB when its power is ON, or if you turn the unit’s power ON when it is already connected by US

32 TASCAM DR-08Turning the power onWhen the power is off, slide the /HOLD switch toward . When the startup screen with TASCAM DR-08 appears, relea

TASCAM DR-08 33 Inserting and removing microSD cardsInserting a card1 Open the microSD card slot cover on the right side panel of the unit. 2 Inser

34 TASCAM DR-08CAUTIONWhen connected with a computer by USB, do not •remove the microSD card from the unit. microSD cards that are compliant with mi

TASCAM DR-08 35 Setting the date and timeThis unit adds date and time information to recorded les using its internal clock. Timer recording also use

36 TASCAM DR-08The following pop-up message appears.8 After the pop-up confirmation message disappears, press the HOME key to return to the Home Scr

TASCAM DR-08 37 5 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to confirm the setting and the following pop-up message appears on the display briefly, and then the SPEAK

38 TASCAM DR-08Connecting monitoring equipmentTo monitor with headphones, connect them to the /LINE OUT jack. To monitor with an external monitoring

TASCAM DR-08 39 stereo for music or oriented with a more focused eld for interviews, for example.Setting the mics to capture localized soundClose th

4 TASCAM DR-08THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU

40 TASCAM DR-08When placed on a table with the top panel up and viewed from above, the microphones are pointed up, making this setting useful for rec

TASCAM DR-08 41 5 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the LR SWAP setting screen.6 Use the + and – keys to set the item to L-R or R-L according to the

42 TASCAM DR-08Press the ¯ (Yes) key to change the setting. Press the  (No) key to leave the setting as it is. CAUTIONWhen you change the microphone

TASCAM DR-08 43 In addition to recording with the built-in microphone, this unit can also record the signal from an external microphone, the headphon

44 TASCAM DR-085 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the EN-CODING setting screen.6 Use the +/– keys to set the recording quality (encoding format) to

TASCAM DR-08 45 7 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to confirm the setting and show a pop-up with the setting briefly, and then return to the ENCODING menu sc

46 TASCAM DR-083 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the REC menu screen.4 Use the +/– keys to select the EXT.INPUT item.5 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to

TASCAM DR-08 47 NOTEIn some cases, when connected to the LINE output of a device the volume cannot be adjusted and might be too loud. In such cases,

48 TASCAM DR-086 Use the +/– keys to select one of the following. (The default value is LOW (40Hz).)Display Low-cut lter eect OFFLow-cut lter O

TASCAM DR-08 49 3 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the REC menu screen.4 Use the +/– keys to select the REC EQ item. 5 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to

TASCAM DR-08 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

50 TASCAM DR-088 When you have finished making the setting, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. Automatically starting and pausing reco

TASCAM DR-08 51 7 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the ON/OFF setting screen.8 Use the +/– keys to select ON. (The default value is OFF.)9 Press t

52 TASCAM DR-08appears above the level meter on the screen. Use the +/– keys to set the value to -6dB, -12dB, -24dB or -36dB.14 Press the ¯ (Enter) k

TASCAM DR-08 53 3 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the FILE/FOLDER screen.4 Use the +/– keys to select the folder where you want to save recorded f

54 TASCAM DR-083 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the FILE/FOLDER screen.4 Use the +/– keys to select the New Folder menu item. 5 Press the ¯ (Ne

TASCAM DR-08 55 Recording with an external microphoneConnect the external microphone to the unit’s MIC/EXT. IN jack. Point the microphone toward the

56 TASCAM DR-08or the sound source itself has low volume, set the switch to HIGH. When the REC LEVEL switch is set to LOW or HIGH, the unit automat

TASCAM DR-08 57 /LINE OUT jack. The monitoring sound volume can be adjusted using the +/– keys, but this has no effect on the recording. TIPIn additi

58 TASCAM DR-082 Press the REC key to start recording. When recording starts, the REC indicator lights, and the elapsed recording time and the remai

TASCAM DR-08 59 the recording time exceeds 24 hours, “23:59:59” is shown on the display. Using timer recordingThe unit can start and end recording at

6 TASCAM DR-08Table of ContentsQuick Start Guide ...91 – Introduction ...

60 TASCAM DR-087 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to cinfirm the setting and show a pop-up with the setting briefly, and then return to the ON/OFF setting sc

TASCAM DR-08 61 13 When you have finished making the settings, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. CAUTIONThe starting and ending times

62 TASCAM DR-08NOTEIf the amount of time in record standby is less than two seconds, the sound for that amount of time is recorded.Recording formats

TASCAM DR-08 63 On the FILE/FOLDER screen, you can view the contents of the SOUND folder (which is used to store audio les) on the microSD card. In

64 TASCAM DR-08When a file is selected, press the • ¯ (Next) key to open the pop-up menu. When • New Folder is selected, press the ¯ (Next) key to op

TASCAM DR-08 65 1 After selecting a file on the FILE/FOLDER screen, press the ¯ (Next) key to open the following pop-up message. 2 Use the +/– keys

66 TASCAM DR-08Folder operationsYou can select the folder for recording and playing les and create new folders. Selecting a folder for recording and

TASCAM DR-08 67 Splitting filesYou can split a le into two les at any point. 1 Use the  and ¯ keys or the FOLDER/FILE screen to select the file t

68 TASCAM DR-08 Press the  (No) key to cancel splitting the file and return to the SPLIT FILE screen. NOTEWhen the SPLIT FILE screen is open, you c

TASCAM DR-08 69 4 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the DE-LETE FILE screen.5 Press the ¯ (Yes) key to erase the file and return to the Home Screen.

TASCAM DR-08 7 Table of Contents4 – Recording ...43Making recording settings...

70 TASCAM DR-08Playing a fileOn the Home Screen, press the Á PL AY key when stopped to start playback. NOTEFiles must be in the playback area to be p

TASCAM DR-08 71 5 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the JUMP BACK setting screen.6 Use the +/– keys to set the jump back interval to one of the foll

72 TASCAM DR-08Set the playback and repeat areasUse the MODE setting in the PLAY menu to set the playback area.When the last le in the playback area

TASCAM DR-08 73 6 Use the +/– keys to set the playback area to one of the following.ALL FILESPlay all the files in the SOUND folder on the microSD c

74 TASCAM DR-081 Press the FUNCTION key to open the FUNC-TION menu screen. 2 Use the +/– keys to select the FOLDER/FILE menu item. 3 Press the ¯ (E

TASCAM DR-08 75 Adding files to the Playlist1 Press the FUNCTION key to open the FUNC-TION menu screen. 2 Use the +/– keys to select the FOLDER/FIL

76 TASCAM DR-088 Repeat steps 4, 5, 6 and 7 as necessary. The files are numbered in the list in the order that they are added. 9 When you are finis

TASCAM DR-08 77 7 Press the ¯ key (Next) to open the pop-up menu.8 Use the +/– keys to select the desired operation from the following choices. 9

78 TASCAM DR-08DELETE ALLUse this to remove all files from the Playlist. Files that are removed from the Playlist are not erased from the microSD car

TASCAM DR-08 79 Repeating playback of an intervalYou can play a desired interval within a le repeatedly (A-B repeat playback). 1 Press the FUNCTION

8 TASCAM DR-08Table of ContentsSelecting a file for playback (skipping) ... 78Repeating playback of an interval ...

80 TASCAM DR-08/ icons appear beneath the playback position bar on the Home Screen at the A and B point positions. 6 Press the + key to start repe

TASCAM DR-08 81 TIPYou can repeat playback of a single file by setting the A point at its beginning and the B point at its end. If A and B points have

82 TASCAM DR-086 Use the +/– keys to select from the following filter functions according to the playback conditions. (The default value is OFF.)OFF

TASCAM DR-08 83 When the playback speed is set to any value other than 100%, the playback speed function can be turned ON or OFF. When set to 100%, t

84 TASCAM DR-08or icon appears on the PLAY SPEED setting screen. 6 When you have finished making the setting, press the HOME key to return to

TASCAM DR-08 85 Connecting to a computer by USBBy connecting this unit with a computer using the included Micro USB cable, you can copy audio les be

86 TASCAM DR-08Press the ¯ (Yes) key. “USB connected” appears on the display.Confirm that the microSD card is inserted into the unit correctly.If a U

TASCAM DR-08 87 TIPYou can also use the computer to manage the •contents of the “SOUND” folder. You can create subfolders inside the “SOUND” •folde

88 TASCAM DR-08Other settingsUse the items in the SYSTEM menu to make various settings to suit the environment and conditions in which the unit is to

TASCAM DR-08 89 7 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to confirm the setting and show a pop-up with the setting briefly, and then return to the AUTO OFF setting

TASCAM DR-08 9 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

90 TASCAM DR-085 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the BACKLIGHT setting screen.6 Use the +/– keys to set the time. Options: OFF (backlight does not

TASCAM DR-08 91 2 Use the +/– keys to select the SYSTEM menu item.3 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the SYS-TEM menu screen.4 Use the +/– keys to

92 TASCAM DR-088 When you have finished making the setting, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. Using the stealth modeUse the STEALTH M

TASCAM DR-08 93 briefly, and then return to the STEALTH setting screen.8 When you have finished making the setting, press the HOME key to return to

94 TASCAM DR-087 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to confirm the setting and show a pop-up with the setting briefly, and then return to the CONTRAST setting

TASCAM DR-08 95 3 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the SYS-TEM menu screen.4 Use the +/– keys to select FORMAT.5 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open

96 TASCAM DR-08Full formatting ªUse this procedure to full-format the microSD card. With full formatting, memory errors are checked as formatting is

TASCAM DR-08 97 Initializing unit settingsUse the INITIALIZE item to restore the unit’s various settings to their default values. 1 Press the SETUP

98 TASCAM DR-08Viewing unit, card and file informationUse the following procedures to open the INFORMATION screen where you can view various types of

TASCAM DR-08 99 Recording qualityFile nameRecording date and timeFile sizeCARD information page • This page shows information about the use of the m