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Tascam DR-05 Owner's Manual

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D01139520A
DR-05
Linear PCM Recorder
This device has a serial number located
inside the battery compartment. Please
record it and retain it for your records.
Serial number:
_______________________________
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 D01139520A DR-05 Linear PCM Recorder This device has a serial number located inside the battery compartment. Please record it and retain it for your records. Serial number: _______________________________ OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the or installed batteries), they should not be exposed to manufacturer. sunshine, fire or excessive heat. 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 3 Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the unit for • a long time. Batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire, When throwing used batteries away, follow the disposal • TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 4 T E AC CO R P O R AT I O N f o r compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 5: Tascam Dr-

    (c) Improper disposal of waste batteries and/or accumulators household waste. can have serious effects on the environment and human health because of the presence of hazardous substances in them. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    ......43 Recording Screen ..........28 Set where to save the file ......... 45 Playback Control screen ........30 Setting the input functions ......46 Menu item list ............31 Placing the unit and making connections ... 47 Using menus ............32 TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 8 5–Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE Changing the playback speed (VSA) ....76 screen) ..........59 Using the playback equalizer (PLAY EQ) ..77 Screen navigation ..........59 Moving back a few seconds for replay (jump- Icons on the BROWSE screen ......60 back playback) ............78 TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 9 Transferring files from a computer ....91 Control input/output ratings ....... 104 Disconnecting from a computer ....91 Audio performance ..........105 10–Settings and Information ....92 Computer compatibility .........105 Viewing File Information ........92 Other specifications .........106 File information page ........92 Dimensional drawings ........107 TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 10: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide 2 Turn on, and various setting information Try recording and playback with TASCAM DR-05. will be displayed. The unit contains a factory-installed microSD card, and will by default produce 44.1kHz, 16-bit (HOME) [ª] button until the Press the WAV files.
  • Page 11 If you have made several recordings, use the  or ¯ connect it to the /LINE OUT socket on the button to select the file to play when playing back or stopped left side panel. and the Home Screen is displayed. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 12: 1-Introduction

    1–Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM • 32–320 kbps MP3 format recording possible (compatible with ID3 tag v2.4) DR-05 Linear PCM Recorder. Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully in order to maximize • Built-in 0.3 W monaural output speaker your use of all the unit’s features.
  • Page 13 • 3.5mm (1/8”) line/headphones output jack be replayed again by simply pressing a button • 128 x 64 pixel LCD with backlight • Mini-B type USB 2.0 port TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 14: Items Included With The Product

    Please contact the store where you purchased styles below when needed: this unit if any of these items are missing or have been damaged during transportation. We give hints and tips on using the DR-05 when you see this • Main unit ..............1 icon.

  • Page 15: Intellectual Property Rights

    1–Introduction memory cards and the like). An independent Intellectual property rights license for such use is required. For details, please • TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC visit http://mp3licensing.com. Corporation. • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology • microSDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
  • Page 16 Under no circumstances will TEAC Corporation be information. responsible for the consequences of any illegal copying performed using the recorder. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 17: About Microsd Cards

    A list of microSD Doing so could degrade the sound quality cards that have been tested with this unit can be and/or cause malfunctions. found on the TASCAM web site (http://tascam. Places with significant vibrations or that are • com/).

  • Page 18: Beware Of Condensation

    If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, Customers in the USA, please register your or used after a sudden temperature change, product online at tascam.com. there is a danger of condensation; vapor in the Click on “Product Registration” on the bottom of air could condense on the internal mechanism, the homepage.

  • Page 19: 2-Names And Functions Of Parts

    Press this button during recording or recording standby to cause the recording to stop. When any other screen is open, press this button to return to the Home Screen. Use this button to answer “NO” to a confirmation message. TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 20 On the setting screens, use this button to Screen from the various setting screens. move the cursor left. On the Screen, BROWSE When the Screen is displayed, press MENU press this button to move up a level. this button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 21 Quick Menu screen. The function to be When the Playback Control screen is open, shown depends on the state of the unit press this button to decrease the playback when the button is pressed. speed. TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 22 When a file or folder is selected in the On the setting screens, use this button to screen, press this button to return to BROWSE move the cursor right. the Home Screen and play the file or the first file in the folder from the beginning. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 23: Front Panel

    Use this input jack to connect a stereo mini-jack microphone or an external input device. This jack provides plug-in power when set to do so on the Input Setting Screen. The built-in microphone is disabled if an external microphone is connected to the MIC/EXT IN jack. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 24: Left Side Panel

    Power can be supplied through the USB cable provided with the unit or an AC Shift to the left end (in the direction of the adaptor (sold separately: TASCAM PS-P515U). arrow) to engage the hold function. a microSD card slot All buttons are inoperative when hold is ON.

  • Page 25: Bottom Panel

    Install batteries (2 AA) in this compartment to power the unit. (See “Using AA batteries” on page 34.) s Mono speaker Use this built-in speaker to listen to recordings. Sound is not output during recording, when the unit is in recording standby, when TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 26: Home Screen

    . When using the PS-P515U AC adaptor (sold x1.0 separately) or USB bus power, appears. x1.1 - x1.5 NOTE x0.5 - x0.9 Sometimes a “Battery Low” warning appears when recording or conducting other demanding operations even when Playback speed not controllable battery power remains. TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 27 The file name or tag information of the file period of time is displayed digitally. currently being played back is shown. w Monitoring output ID3 tag information is shown when available Headphones for an MP3 file being played. Built-in speakers TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 28: Recording Screen

    : Level control off The total number of files in the playback area : Peak reduction on and the number of the current file are shown. : Automatic level control on : Limiter on 2 Plug-in power status TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 29 Press the button (Â or ¯) to display the scale as a guide mark for input level adjustment. pull-up window that shows the input level at 7 File name this position. The file name that will automatically be given to recorded files is shown. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 30: Playback Control Screen

    Unlike the other screens, the QUICK button in this screen shown on the left to indicate that the works to display the quick menu containing only the LEVEL VSA (variable speed audition: enables the ALIGN function, and no other functions will be available. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 31: Menu Item List

    POWER and LOW CUT are shown on the REC SETTING screen. MENU button is disabled in the Playback Control • screen, but works to change over between ON and OFF status of the loop playback function. (See “Repeated Playback of Selection (Loop playback)” on page 74.) TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 32: Using Menus

    3 Use the + or – button to select a menu item (highlighted) to be set. 8 To open the screen, press the MENU button. MENU To return to the Home Screen (or submenu OTHERS screen), press the (HOME) [ª] button. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 33: Basic Operation

    “ ” to a confirmation values. message. QUICK button: This opens the Quick menu. A popup menu is turned on or off in the screen or screen. BROWSE PLAYLIST TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 34: 3-Preparation

    Powering the unit whether power is available for proper operation. (See “Setting the type of AA batteries” on page 95.) DR-05 can operate on two AA batteries, or through an optional AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P515U) or USB NOTE cable provided with the unit (USB bus power).

  • Page 35: Using Usb Bus Power

    Connect the unit to a PC using the attached USB cable as shown in the illustration. NOTE Power is supplied from the USB port if the USB cable is connected to the unit that contains batteries (USB bus power prioritized). USB (mini B) TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 36: Start-Up & Shutdown

    The unit goes in standby mode if shut down when the Start -Up Screen unit is operating on AC power supplied through the AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P515U, sold separately), or bus power supplied from a USB port of a PC. •...

  • Page 37: Shutting Down

    Do not remove the batteries or disconnect the power cable Date/time adjustment may be skipped by pressing the Á (AC adapter TASCAM PS-P515U or USB cable) accidently button, and made later. (See “Setting the date and time” on while the unit is operating. If you do so, the unit cannot shut...

  • Page 38: Setting The Date And Time

    4 Press the  or ¯ button to move the cursor (highlighted area), and use the + or – button to change values. 5 Press the Á button to confirm the change screen is displayed. OTHERS and return to the screen. OTHERS TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 39: Inserting And Removing Microsd Cards

    A microSD card is already installed when the unit is shipped the AC adaptor TASCAM PS-P515U or the USB cable. When from the factory. If you want to use this card to record and using batteries, replace them before they completely lose play tracks, there is no need to reinstall it.

  • Page 40: Removing The Card

    You can also reformat the card in this unit • A list of microSD cards that have been confirmed to at any time. (See “System Settings and work with this unit can be found on our website (http:// Formatting” on page 94.) tascam.com). TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 41: Using The Built-In Speaker

    1 Press the MENU button to open the MENU standby, or muted with headphones or external speaker screen. system connected. 2 Use the + or – button to select the SPEAKER and press the Á button. screen is displayed. SPEAKER TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 42: Connecting Monitors And Headphones

    3–Preparation Connecting monitors and headphones To listen with headphones, connect them to the /LINE OUT jack. To listen with an external monitoring system to the /LINE OUT jack. Headphones Powered monitor speakers or amplifier and speakers TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 43: 4-Recording

    WAV files are higher quality than MP3 files, but they take up 2 Use the + or − button to select REC SETTING more space, so MP3 formats allow for longer recordings. and press the Á button. 4 Press the  button to show settings. TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 44 9 Use the + or – button to select , and SIZE , allowing long time recording. STEREO press the ¯ or Á button. 6 Press the  button to show settings. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 45: Set Where To Save The File

    The amount of recording time is shown on the right of the setting value (in parentheses). • Recording automatically stops if recording time exceeds 24 hours. 10 Press the (HOME) [ª] button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 46: Setting The Input Functions

    MIC POWER and LOW CUT can be set when recording/in MIC POWER: recording standby. When connecting a microphone that requires plug-in power, set this to . The factory default The LOW CUT filter can reduce noise such as offensive wind noise from air-conditioners and projectors. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 47: Placing The Unit And Making Connections

    When an external audio device with a fixed output line level is connected, it would be impossible to control the gain level appropriately because of excessively large input signals. In such cases, use the headphone jack or other level-controllable output for connection to the unit. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Input Level

    In addition to adjusting the INPUT level, try changing the recording screen appears. distance and angle between the microphone and the sound source. The angle and distance of the microphone can also change the character of the recorded sound. TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 49 A ¶ mark is provided at -12dB on the level meters. Set the input level so that the indicator bars move to and fro with this mark at about the center without causing the PEAK indicator to light red when the loudest sounds occur. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 50: Using The Level Control Function

    Á button to enable the mode and return to the recording screen. The selected mode is shown with an icon in the recording screen. PEAK REDUCTION: The input volume is reduced automatically to an appropriate level when excessively large signals TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 51 LIMITER function is activated. In after automatically setting the recording level in the peak such a case, lower the recording level or keep proper distance reduction mode. between the unit and the source. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 52: Recording

    If you press the (HOME) [ª] button after pausing a recorded audio file up to the moment that you paused recording is created. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 53: Creating And Changeover To A New File During Continued Recording (Track Incrementing)

    If the name of a newly created file would be the same as a recording by creating a new file. (Track that of an existing file, the number will be incremented incrementing) until the new file has a unique name. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 54: Automatic Track Incrementation By File Size

    24 hours or more, this will be displayed as 23:59:59. 3 Use the + or − button to select , and SIZE press the ¯ or Á button. Use the + or − button to set the maximum file size at which track incrementing takes TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 55: Mark Function

    Mark information is stored in the file with numbers between 01–99. The maximum number of marks in a file is 99. • As the unit is compatible with the BWF format for WAV files, marks added to a WAV file during recording are TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 56: Recording The Moment Before Pushing Record (Pre Rec)

    2 Use the + or − button to select , and press the Á button. SETTING 3 Use the + or − button to select PRE REC and press the ¯ or Á button. 4 Use the + or − button to select TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 57: Self-Timer Function

    2 The self-timer icon appears in the recorder status screen, and time is shown on the right. Each time you press the PB CONT button, the setting changes as follows: OFF œ 5S (5 seconds) œ 10S (10 seconds) œ TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 58: Recording Duration

    The recording times shown above are not continuous recording times, but rather they are the total possible recording times for the microSD/microSDHC card. • If recorded in mono in WAV files, the maximum recording time will be double the figures above. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 59: 5-Working With Files And Folders (Browse Screen)

    On the Screen, folders and music files BROWSE If you connect the DR-05 with a computer by USB, or mount appear in a hierarchical structure much like they the microSD card on a computer using a card reader or would appear on a computer. On the DR-05, other input, you can change the folder structure within the folders can only be used to two levels.

  • Page 60: Icons On The Browse Screen

    This icon shows folders that contain subfolders. Plain folder This icon shows folders that do not contain subfolders. Open folder The contents of the folder marked with this icon currently appear on this screen. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 61: File Operations

    Press the Á button again or press The operation for the selected (highlighted) file (HOME) [ª] button to return to the is canceled, and the pop-up menu is closed. screen. BROWSE NOTE The pop-up menu can also be closed by pressing the QUICK button. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 62: Folder Operations

    The operation for the selected (highlighted) file is this folder becomes the new playback area. canceled, and the pop-up menu is closed. When recording, files are created in this folder. NOTE The pop-up menu can also be closed by pressing the QUICK button. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 63: Creating A New Folder

    Press the Á button to create a new folder or (HOME) [ª] button to cancel. press the Note that the unit supports only a two-level folder structure, and accordingly NEW FOLDER does not exist in the second-level folders. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 64: 6-Playback

    Á button. SETTING Adjusting playback volume The volume of output through the built-in speaker /LINE OUT or the connector can be adjusted − using the button while the Home Screen is shown. TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 65 Folder on the microSD card. FOLDER (default) Set the playback area as all the files in the currently selected folder. PLAYLIST Playback area indication Set the playback area as the tracks in the playlist. (See “Playlist” on page 68.) TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 66: Selecting A Folder For The Playback Area (1)

    Home Screen is displayed. saved in this folder. 3 Use the  or ¯ button to select a folder level, and use the + or − button to TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 67: Selecting A Folder For The Playback Area (2)

    Home Screen is displayed. playback area folder set previously. 3 Use the  or ¯ button to select a folder level, and use the + or − button to TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 68: Playlist

    The tracks “Screen navigation” on page 59. are numbered in the order that they are 3 Use the + or − button to select the file you added. want to add to the playlist, and press the QUICK button. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 69: Editing The Playlist

    Á button to cause the unit to work as follows. ALL CLR 4 Use the + or − button to select A confirmation message appears to confirm that PLAYLIST and press the ¯ button. you want to remove all the files from the playlist. TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 70 The file is removed from the playlist, but it is not erased from the microSD card. MOVE Select this to change the order of tracks in the playlist. In addition to the file name, the track number also appears highlighted in inverse. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 71: Selecting Files For Playback (Skip)

    (PAUSE) π is stopped at the beginning a track, and the icon Press the Á button again to restart appears when playback is stopped in the middle of a playback from that position. track (paused). TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 72: Stopping

     or ¯ button to rewind or fast- forward and search the playback track. NOTE Press and hold the  or ¯ button to accelerate the search speed. 4 Use the + or − button to select a repeat mode. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 73: Special Playback Control Functions

    Home Screen. NOTE If you start loop playback, the REPEAT item automatically switches to OFF if it is in a different mode. 5 Press the (HOME) [ª] button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 74: Playback Control Screen

    PB CONT button) to return to the Home Screen. play repeatedly. This position is set as IN (start) point. Then, appears at the corresponding point under the playback indicator bar. TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 75 • Accurate assignment of IN and OUT points is not always possible for variable bit rate (VBR) MP3 files. at the points corresponding to the IN and OUT points under the playback indicator bar. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 76: Changing The Playback Speed (Vsa)

    44.1 kHz or 48 kHz by using the  or¯ button. Press the + or – button after opening the Playback Control screen to increase or decrease the playback speed. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 77: Using The Playback Equalizer (Play Eq)

    2 Use the + or − button to select PLAY , and press the Á button. SETTING screen appears. PLAY SETTING 3 Use the + or − button to select PLAY EQ and press the ¯ or Á button. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 78: Moving Back A Few Seconds For Replay (Jump-Back Playback)

    (30 seconds) (default: 3 sec). 2 Use the + or − button to select PLAY 5 When finished, press the (HOME) [ª] , and press the Á button. SETTING button to return to the Home Screen. screen appears. PLAY SETTING TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 79: Simultaneous Listening To Playback And Input Sound (Monitor Mix)

    Home Screen. screen appears. MONITOR MIX NOTE 4 Use the + or − button to select , and INPUT press the ¯ or Á button. You cannot change the MONITOR MIX setting during recording or when in recording standby. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 80: Adjusting The Input Level (Simple Adjustment)

    PEAK indicator on the upper left above the display will be turned on. Adjust the input level for The Quick menu screen appears. recording so as not to allow the PEAK indicator to be turned TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 81: 7-Quick Operations

    A pop-up menu to work with a selected file LEVEL or folder appears if the screen or the MENU screen, BROWSE screen is open. OTHERS submenu, PLAYLIST — Other settings • Switches on the CALIB INPUT LEVEL screens screen. TUNER TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 82: Quick Menu Screen

    (See “Deleting the selected file (Quick Delete) on page 84.) : The current track can be divided. DIVIDE (See “Dividing the selected file (Divide)” on page 85.) : The perceived overall sound LEVEL ALIGN pressure can be increased to enhance listenability. TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 83 Accurate LIMITER adjustments should be made when in recording standby. This prevents distortion of sound due to (See “Adjusting the input level” on page 48.) sudden excessive input. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 84: Closing The Quick Menu Screen

    BROWSE 1 To delete a file, select it using the  or ¯ button or the screen. BROWSE 2 Open the Quick menu screen by pressing the QUICK button while the Home Screen is open when stopped. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 85: Dividing The Selected File (Divide)

    DIVIDE screen is open, press the Á button • When the to pause/resume playback and press the  or ¯ button to move to the beginning or the end of the track. Adjust the position for file division using the + or TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 86: Increasing The Perceived Overall Sound Pressure To Enhance Listenability (Level Alignment)

    When stopped During playback Add marks during recording at positions where you want to divide a file. (See “Mark function” on page 55.) TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 87 3 A screen to enable/disable the level alignment function appears. 4 Use the + or − button to select , and press the Á button to enable the level alignment function. Or select and press the Á button to disable the level alignment function. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 88: 8-Tuning A Musical Instrument (Tuner)

    8-Tuning a Musical Instrument (Tuner) Tuning a musical instrument TASCAM DR-05 has a built-in tuner. The unit receives a sound from a musical instrument and allows you to tune 1 Open the screen, and sound a note TUNER it accurately on the tuning meter shown in the display.

  • Page 89: 9-Connecting With A Computer

    STORAGE press the Á button to connect the unit with the NOTE computer for data transmission. The message of Instead of using USB to connect the DR-05 and a computer, “ ” appears in the display. USB connected you can also conduct the same operations by removing the...

  • Page 90: Transferring Files To A Computer

    If a microSD card is not properly inserted before making the USB connection, “ Can't Save ” appears on the screen. Data This unit appears on the computer screen as external volume named “DR-05. ” TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 91: Transferring Files From A Computer

    • Since you can set the DR-05 to only play the contents of a specific folder, you can organize tracks into genres, artists or other categories as you like.

  • Page 92: 10-Settings And Information

    FILE Use the Information Screen to view various types currently selected file. of information about your DR-05. 1 Press the MENU button to open the screen. MENU 2. Use the + or − button to select...

  • Page 93: Card Information Page

    The CARD page shows the status of the currently inserted microSD card. System information page The SYSTEM page shows information about the DR-05’s system settings and firmware version. TOTAL MUSIC Shows the number of playable files contained by the Music Folder.

  • Page 94: System Settings And Formatting

    OFF after the last operation when powered by the internal battery. Options: (turned off ), (factory setting), 5 sec (always on) 10 sec 15 sec 30 sec ALWAYS The following settings can be made for the items on the screen. SYSTEM TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 95: Adjusting The Display Contrast

    Restoring the factory settings that is necessary to use the microSD card with Use the item to restore the various the DR-05. INITIALIZE settings of this unit to their factory settings. 1 Use the + or − button to select QUICK 1 Use the + or −...

  • Page 96: Using Full Format

    UTILITY that is necessary to use the microSD card with the DR-05. 1 Use the + or − button to select FULL , and press the Á button to FORMAT TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 97: Setting The Format Of File Names

    On this screen you can make the following settings for each item. ! # $ % & ' ( ) + , - . ; = @ [ ] ^ _ ` { } ~ TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 98: 11-Messages

    11–Messages The following is a list of the popup messages that might appear on the DR-05 under certain conditions. Refer to this list if one of these popup messages appears and you want to check the meaning or determine a proper response.
  • Page 99 FAT formatted the card using a computer connected by USB and if a new card is Format CARD inserted in the unit. Always use the DR-05 to conduct FAT formatting of cards to be used with it. Change the card or press the Á...
  • Page 100 No card is in the unit, so recording is not possible. No Card There is no file that can be played back. The file might be damaged. No PB File There is no playback file, so DIVIDE cannot be executed. No MUSIC File TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 101 If any of these errors occurs, turn the unit’s power off and restart it. If the power Remote Rx cannot be turned off, remove the batteries, disconnect the AC adaptor (TASCAM PS- System Err 50 P515U), and/or disconnect the USB cable for bus power supply. If the error message continues to appear frequently, please contact a TEAC Repair Center.

  • Page 102: 12-Troubleshooting

    +/– orientation. this unit. • Confirm that the AC adapter (TASCAM PS- • If you are trying to play an MP3 file, confirm P515U, sold separately) is firmly connected to that the bit rate is supported by this unit.
  • Page 103 USB port. • Confirm that USB hubs are not used. The sound I am trying to record ª sounds distorted. • Confirm that the unit is not recording or in recording standby mode. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 104: 13-Specifications

    Format: USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class Input/output ratings Analog audio input/output ratings MIC/EXT IN jacks (supporting plug-in power) Connector: 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo mini Input impedance: 25 kΩ Nominal input level: –20 dBV Maximum input level: –4 dBV TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 105: Audio Performance

    44.1/48/96kHz) (JEITA) Intel chipset S/N ratio Supported OS 92dB or higher (EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 44.1/48/96kHz) (JEITA) Macintosh Mac OS X 10.2 or later Note) JEITA: Conforming to JEITA CP-2150 TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 106: Other Specifications

    Two AA batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH) Playback WAV 44.1KHz, About 19.5 Built-in USB bus power supplied from a computer 16bit hours Speaker AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-P515U, sold separately) Playback MP3 44.1KHz, About 19.5 Headphones Power consumption 128Kbps hours 1.7 W (maximum) Playback MP3 44.1KHz,...

  • Page 107: Dimensional Drawings

    Weight in part from the actual product. 116 g (4 1/16 oz) (not including batteries) • Specifications and external appearance may Operating temperature range be changed without notification to improve 0 - 40°C (32°F - 104°F) the product. TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 108 DR-05 TEAC CORPORATION Phone: +81-42-356-9143 http://tascam.jp/ 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530 Japan TEAC AMERICA, INC. Phone: +1-323-726-0303 http://tascam.com/ 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California 90640 USA TEAC CANADA LTD. Phone: +1905-890-8008 Facsimile: +1905-890-9888 http://tascam.com/ 5939 Wallace Street, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1Z8, Canada TEAC MEXICO, S.A.
  • Page 109 D01231720A DR-05 Linear PCM Recorder REFERENCE MANUAL...
  • Page 110 Using the Level Control Function ....41 Using an AC adaptor (sold separately) ..25 Recording ............... 43 Using USB bus power .........26 Start-up & shutdown .......... 27 Recording playback and input sounds Starting up the unit ..........27 together (overdubbing) ........44 TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 111 RECORD (PRE REC) ..........53 Pausing ..............71 Self-timer function ..........54 Stopping ..............72 Using the AUTO TONE function ..... 55 Rewinding and fast-forwarding (search) ..72 Setting the AUTO TONE function ....56 Repeat playback (REPEAT) ........72 Setting the AUTO TONE length ......56 TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 112 Effects Preset List ..........87 Using FULL FORMAT ...........97 Setting the format of file names ....98 9-Tuning a Musical Instrument (Tuner) ...88 File name format ..........99 Using the tuner .............88 Setting the WORD item ........99 Setting the tuner ..........88 TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 113 Table of Contents 12–Messages ..........100 13–Troubleshooting ........104 14–Specifications ........107 Ratings ..............107 Input/output ratings ........107 Analog audio input/output ratings ....107 Control input/output ratings ......107 Audio performance ..........108 Computer compatibility .........108 Other specifications .........109 Dimensional drawings ........111 TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 114: 1-Introduction

    1–Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM • 32–320 kbps MP3 format recording possible (compatible with ID3 tag v2.4) DR-05 Linear PCM Recorder. Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully in order to maximize • Overdubbing allows playback and input signals to be mixed and recorded together as a new file your use of all the unit’s features.
  • Page 115 PB CONTROL button is available to show settings defined word or the date screens for playback speed control and IN-OUT • Resume function to memorize the playback loop position before the unit is turned off. • Tuner function to tune musical instruments TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 116: Conventions Used In This Manual

    • Additional information is introduced in the • USB cable included styles below when needed: We give hints and tips on using the DR-05 when you see this icon. NOTE A note provides additional explanations for special situations. CAUTION A caution shows that you may lose data (recordings) if you do not follow the instructions.

  • Page 117: 2-Names And Functions Of Parts

    When any other screen is open, press this button to return to the Home Screen. Use this button to answer “NO” to a confirmation message. Press and hold this button to turn the unit’s power ON or OFF. TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 118 Playback Control screen is displayed, 8 PB CONT button press this button to turn on or off loop This button activates the Playback Control playback. screen. When the Playback Control screen is 7 Â button TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 119 Press this button during playback or when into recording standby. REC indicator starts to playback is stopped to skip to beginning of the flash. When INPUT is ON on the MONITOR MIX next track. When the IN and OUT points are set TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 120 Á button playback and clear the IN and OUT points. When the Home Screen is displayed and playback is stopped, press this button to start playback. During playback, press this button to start jump-back playback. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 121: Front Panel

    Use this to attach a strap. microphone or an external input device. This jack provides plug-in power when set to do so on the Input Setting Screen. The built-in microphone is disabled if an external microphone is connected to the MIC/EXT IN jack. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 122: Left Side Panel

    Power can be supplied through the USB cable provided with the unit or an AC adaptor (sold Shift to the left end (in the direction of the separately: TASCAM PS-P515U). arrow) to engage the hold function. a microSD card slot All buttons are inoperative when hold is ON.

  • Page 123: Bottom Panel

    Install batteries (2 AA) in this compartment to power the unit. (See “Using AA batteries” on page 25.) s Mono speaker Use this built-in speaker to listen to recordings. Sound is not output during recording, when the unit is in recording standby, when headphones TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 124: Home Screen

    USB bus power, appears. Playback speed not controllable NOTE 2 Loop/repeat playback status Sometimes a “Battery Low” warning appears when recording : Single playback or conducting other demanding operations even when : Single track repeat playback battery power remains. TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 125 The file name or tag information of the file e Monitoring output currently being played back is shown. Headphones ID3 tag information is shown when available for an MP3 file being played. Built-in speaker TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 126: Recording Screen

    The total number of files in the playback area : Peak reduction on and the number of the current file are shown. : Automatic level control on : Limiter on 2 Plug-in power status : off : on TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 127 π Recording paused (Recording standby) If the remaining recording time on the card º Recording is less than the remaining time until the selected max file size is reached, the remaining recording time on the card is displayed. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 128: Playback Control Screen

    Loop playback status icon is displayed when loop playback is enabled. 2 Playback speed Playback speed as compared with the normal speed is shown. shown on the left to indicate that the VSA (variable speed audition: enables the tempo TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 129: Menu Item List

    MENU : Switch over between ON and OFF status of the loop playback function. NOTE Unlike the other screens, the QUICK button in this screen works to display the quick menu containing only the LEVEL ALIGN function, and no other functions will be available. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 130: Using Menus

    REC SETTING screen: MIC POWER, LOW CUT and AUTO to various settings screens. REC items (AUTO REC setting cannot be changed) Example: screen PLAY SETTING MONITOR MIX screen: INPUT and PB INPUT items (INPUT setting cannot be changed) EFFECT screen: all items TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 131: Basic Operation

    Opens the screen. MENU PB CONT button: This opens the Playback Control screen. 5 Use the + or – button to change the setting. ª (HOME) [ ] button: Â 6 Press the button to set a different item TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 132 Use this to move the cursor (the highlighted area) to the left on the screen, and to close folders on the screen. BROWSE + button: Use this to move the cursor (the highlighted area) upward on the screen, or increase values. – button: TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 133: 3-Preparation

    Powering the unit determine whether power is available for proper operation. (See “Setting the type of AA batteries” on DR-05 can operate on two AA batteries, or through page 96.) an optional AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P515U) or USB cable provided with the unit (USB bus power).

  • Page 134: Using Usb Bus Power

    USB cable is connected after the unit is turned on or when the unit is turned on after connecting the USB cable. Use the + or – button to select Á and press the button to select power POWER TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 135: Start-Up & Shutdown

    • The unit goes in standby mode if shut down when the unit is operating on AC power supplied through the AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P515U, sold separately), or bus power supplied from a USB port of a PC. NOTE •...

  • Page 136: Shutting Down

    When the unit is started up for the first time (or when shutdown process. the built-in clock is reset after being left unused without batteries), the DATE/TIME screen appears before the start-up screen to adjust the date and time. Â ¯ Press the button to move the cursor TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 137: Resume Function

    Do not remove the batteries or disconnect the power cable 1 Press the MENU button to open the MENU (AC adapter TASCAM PS-P515U or USB cable) accidently screen. while the unit is operating. If you do so, the unit cannot shut down properly and all recordings, settings and other data will be lost.
  • Page 138 The date and time setting can only be maintained for a few minutes if the unit is not powered from batteries or through screen is displayed. DATE/TIME the AC adaptor TASCAM PS-P515U or the USB cable. When using batteries, replace them before they completely lose power. Â...

  • Page 139: Inserting And Removing Microsd Cards

    • A list of microSD cards that have been confirmed to work with this unit can be found on the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/). TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 140: Preparing A Microsd Card For Use

    Á and press the button. 4 When formatting ends, the Home Screen opens. You can also reformat the card in this unit at any time. (See “System Settings and Formatting” on page 95.) screen is displayed. SPEAKER TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 141: Connecting Monitors And Headphones

    Even if SPEAKER is enabled, the unit will not play through the speaker when the unit is recording sound, in recording standby, or muted with headphones or external speaker system connected. Headphones Powered monitor speakers or amplifier and speakers TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 142: 4-Recording

    WAV: 16bit (default), WAV 24bit Select the audio file type that you want to record before you start recording. MP3: 32kbps, 64kbps, 96kbps, 128kbps, 192kbps, 256kbps, 320kbps 1 Press the MENU button to open the MENU TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 143 8 Press the button to show settings. MONO the same signals are sent to both L and R level 9 Use the + or – button to select , and SIZE meters and output channels. ¯ Á press the button. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 144: Set Where To Save The File

    (in parentheses). • Recording automatically stops if recording time exceeds 24 hours. ª 10 Press the (HOME) [ ] button to return to the Home Screen. screen appears. REC SETTING The following input settings are made in this screen. TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 145 Use headphones to monitor when you are recording with a microphone. If you use speakers to monitor, the sound output from the speakers may also be recorded, causing a poor recording and even feedback. NOTE MIC POWER and LOW CUT can be set when recording/in TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 146: Placing The Unit And Making Connections

    When an external audio device with a fixed output line level is connected, it would be impossible to control the gain level appropriately because of excessively large input signals. In such cases, use the headphone jack or other level-controllable output for connection to the unit. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 147: Adjusting The Input Level

    In addition to adjusting the INPUT level, try changing the distance and angle between the microphone and the sound The record indicator flashes red and the source. The angle and distance of the microphone can also recording screen appears. change the character of the recorded sound. TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 148 A ¶ mark is provided at -12dB on the level meters. Set the input level so that the indicator bars move to and fro with this mark at about the center without causing the PEAK indicator to light red when the loudest sounds occur. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 149: Using The Level Control Function

    PEAK REDUCTION: The input volume is reduced automatically to an appropriate level when excessively large signals come in. This allows recording level setting to be performed easily. The recording level can be raised manually if required. TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 150 CAUTION Distortion of sounds may occur when excessively large input signals come in even if the LIMITER function is activated. In such a case, lower the recording level or keep proper distance between the unit and the source. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 151: Recording

    ON so that you can always monitor the input, a pop-up appears that allows you to turn overdubbing ON or OFF. For NOTE ordinary recording, select OFF and continue to step 2. To avoid accidental recording of the noise from pressing the TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 152: Recording Playback And Input Sounds Together (Overdubbing)

    59 for selecting files using the BROWSE screen. • You cannot overdub if input monitoring is OFF. • The prerecording function is disabled if the input monitor is ON for overdubbing. • Overdub recording is not possible when using the AUTO REC function. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 153: Selecting File Format

    3 Use the + or − button to select MONITOR Á , and press the button. 4 Set the file format with the + or − button. ª 5 Press the (HOME) [ ] button to return to the Home Screen. screen appears. MONITOR MIX TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 154: Adjusting The Input Level (Simple Adjustment)

    0 to 20. 1 Press the QUICK button while the Home ª 9 When finished, press the (HOME) [ Screen is open during playback or when button to return to the Home Screen. stopped. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 155: Start The Overdubbing

    2 Use the + or - button to select ON from the above the display will be turned on. Adjust the input level for overdubbing ON/OFF pop-up. recording so as not to allow the PEAK indicator to be turned NOTE When input monitoring is ON and during overdub recording, TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 156: Recording Automatically (Auto Rec)

    REC SETTING Á and press the button. screen appears. REC SETTING ª 4 To stop recording, press the (HOME)[ button. 3 Use the + or - button to select the MODE ¯ Á press the button or button. TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 157 7 Use the + or - button to select the level that If the input signal level falls below the standard signal is judged to have been input when it level for more than five seconds, which is set TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 158: Creating And Changeover To A New File During Continued Recording (Track Incrementing)

    When new files are created, incremental numbers are added to the end of each file name. CAUTION • A new file cannot be created if the total number of files and folders would exceed 5000. • Files shorter than two seconds cannot be created. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 159: Automatic Track Incrementation By File Size

    SETTING NOTE screen appears. REC SETTING For the same file size, the possible recording time differs depending on the file type selected. Furthermore, if the recording time is 24 hours or more, this will be displayed as 23:59:59. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 160: Mark Function

    01–99. The maximum number of marks in a file is 99. • As the unit is compatible with the BWF format for WAV files, marks added to a WAV file during recording are stored in the file. Marks stored in the file are available TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 161: Moving To A Mark Position

    3 Use the + or − button to select , and PRE REC ¯ Á press the button. 4 Use the + or − button to select ª 5 Press the (HOME) [ ] button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 162: Self-Timer Function

    Each time you press the PB CONT button, the sounds. setting changes as follows: OFF (Default) œ 5S (5 seconds) œ 10S (10 seconds) œ OFF TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 163: Using The Auto Tone Function

    /LINE OUT jack on the left side of the unit and the external mic input jack of the camera. If the auto tone function is used when connected, the same tone signal will be recorded to the files on TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 164: Setting The Auto Tone Function

    4. Use the + and − buttons to set the tone length. Options: OFF (default), HEAD (recording start only), HEAD+TAIL (recording start and stop) Options: 0.5sec, 1sec (default), 2sec, 3sec 5. After completing the setting, press the ª (HOME) [ ] button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 165: Adjusting The Auto Tone Volume

    ] button to return to the Home Á menu and press the button to SETTING Screen. open the screen. REC SETTING 3. Use the + and − buttons to select the TONE ¯ Á item and press the button. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 166: Recording Duration

    The recording times shown above are not continuous recording times, but rather they are the total possible recording times for the microSD/microSDHC card. • If recorded in mono in WAV files, the maximum recording time will be double the figures above. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 167: 5-Working With Files And Folders (Browse Screen)

    BROWSE appear in a hierarchical structure much like they If you connect the DR-05 with a computer by USB, or mount would appear on a computer. On the DR-05, folders the microSD card on a computer using a card reader or can only be used to two levels.

  • Page 168: Icons On The Browse Screen

    Plus folder This icon shows folders that contain subfolders. Plain folder This icon shows folders that do not contain subfolders. Open folder The contents of the folder marked with this icon currently appear on this screen. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 169: File Operations

    Press the button again or press the canceled, and the pop-up menu is closed. ª (HOME) [ ] button to return to the BROWSE screen. NOTE The pop-up menu can also be closed by pressing the QUICK button. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 170: Folder Operations

    The operation for the selected (highlighted) file is becomes the new playback area. When recording, canceled, and the pop-up menu is closed. files are created in this folder. NOTE The pop-up menu can also be closed by pressing the QUICK button. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 171: Creating A New Folder

    Note that the unit supports only a two-level folder structure, and accordingly does not NEW FOLDER exist in the second-level folders. A newly created folder becomes the current one, and new recorded files are saved in this folder. If the TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 172: 6-Playback

    Á and press the button. SETTING Adjusting playback volume The volume of output through the built-in speaker or the /LINE OUT connector can be adjusted using the + or − button while the Home Screen is shown. TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 173 Set the playback area as all the files in the currently selected folder. Playback area indication PLAYLIST Set the playback area as the tracks in the playlist. (See “Playlist” on page 68.) If there is no playlist defined, a No PLAYLIST pop-up appears. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 174: Selecting A Folder For The Playback Area (1)

    A file list of the folder that contains the file folder. selected in the Home Screen is displayed. Â ¯ 3 Use the button to select a folder level, and use the + or − button to select a folder. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 175: Selecting A Folder For The Playback Area (2)

    Home Screen is displayed. playback area folder set previously. Â ¯ 3 Use the button to select a folder level, and use the + or − button to select the folder that contains the track (file) you want TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 176: Playlist

    The tracks are “Screen navigation” on page 59. numbered in the order that they are added. 3 Use the + or − button to select the file you want to add to the playlist, and press the QUICK button. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 177: Editing The Playlist

    ¯ and press the button. ª (HOME) [ ] button to cancel this operation. screen appears. PLAYLIST For this operation, it does not matter which track you select in step 5. All the files are removed from TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 178 Select this to change the order of tracks in the playlist. In addition to the file name, the track number also appears highlighted in inverse. • Use the + or − button to move the selected track to a different position in the playlist. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 179: Selecting Files For Playback (Skip)

    Á π Press the button again to restart playback is stopped at the beginning a track, and the icon from that position. appears when playback is stopped in the middle of a track (paused). TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 180: Stopping

    ¯ button to rewind or fast- forward and search the playback track. NOTE Press and hold the  or ¯ button to accelerate the search speed. 4 Use the + or − button to select a repeat mode. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 181: Special Playback Control Functions

    Home Screen. NOTE If you start loop playback, the REPEAT item automatically switches to OFF if it is in a different mode. ª 5 Press the (HOME) [ ] button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 182: Playback Control Screen

    ] button (or press the PB press the the section that you want to play repeatedly. CONT button) to return to the Home Screen. This position is set as IN (start) point. Then, appears at the corresponding point under the playback indicator bar. TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 183 • Accurate assignment of IN and OUT points is not always at the points corresponding to the IN and OUT possible for variable bit rate (VBR) MP3 files. points under the playback indicator bar. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 184: Changing The Playback Speed (Vsa)

    44.1 kHz or 48 kHz by using the  or¯ button. Press the + or – button after opening the Playback Control screen to increase or decrease the playback speed. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 185: Using The Playback Equalizer (Play Eq)

    , and press the button. SETTING screen appears. PLAY SETTING 3 Use the + or − button to select , and PLAY EQ ¯ Á press the button. 4 Use the + or − button to set the equalizer. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 186: Moving Back A Few Seconds For Replay (Jump-Back Playback)

    (default: 3 sec). 2 Use the + or − button to select ª PLAY 5 When finished, press the (HOME) [ Á , and press the button. button to return to the Home Screen. SETTING screen appears. PLAY SETTING TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 187: 7-Quick Operations

    A pop-up menu to work with a selected file or folder Switches TUNER CALIB INPUT appears if the screen or the LEVEL BROWSE PLAYLIST MENU screen, screen is open. OTHERS submenu, • Switches on the CALIB INPUT LEVEL — Other settings screen. TUNER screens TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 188: Quick Menu Screen

    Á Select , and press the button to LEVEL CTRL 83.) open the level control setting pop-up window. : The perceived overall LEVEL ALIGN sound pressure can be increased to enhance listenability. (See “Increasing the perceived overall sound TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 189 39.) For details of the level control function, see • The input level cannot be changed if the level control “Using the Level Control Function” on page 41. function is set to AUTO LEVEL. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 190: Closing The Quick Menu Screen

    1 To delete a file, select it using the button or the screen. BROWSE 2 Open the Quick menu screen by pressing the QUICK button while the Home Screen is open when stopped. 3 Use the + or − button to select DELETE TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 191: Dividing The Selected File (Divide)

    Adjust the position for file division using the + or − button. Press and hold the + or − button to move the 4 Use the + or − button to select to specify the position continuously. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 192: Increasing The Perceived Overall Sound Pressure To Enhance Listenability (Level Alignment)

    When stopped During playback Add marks during recording at positions where you want to divide a file. (See “Mark function” on page 52.) TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 193 (example: a music file whose sound pressure has been already adjusted). 4 Use the + or − button to select , and press Á button to enable the level alignment function. Á Or select and press the button to disable the level alignment function. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 194: 8-Using The Effects

    8-Using the Effects Á The DR-05 has built-in effects that can be applied to press the button. the input signal during recording and practice. They screen appears. EFFECT can also be applied to the output signal during playback. icon appears as light letters on a dark background.

  • Page 195: Effects Preset List

    This is a bright plate reverb. making the setting to return to item selection PLATE 2 This is a warm plate reverb. status. ª 7 Press the (HOME) [ ] button to return to the Home Screen. CAUTION TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 196: 9-Tuning A Musical Instrument (Tuner)

    9-Tuning a Musical Instrument (Tuner) TASCAM DR-05 has a built-in tuner. The unit screen contains the option TUNER CALIB receives a sound from a musical instrument and to set the fundamental frequency of the A. Press  ¯ allows you to tune it accurately on the tuning meter button to decrease or increase shown in the display.

  • Page 197: Tuning A Musical Instrument

    A bar appears on the left or right of the center adjusting the input level” on page 39 for if the sound is lower or higher than the target the adjustment operation. pitch. The bar becomes longer as the sound shifts away from the target pitch. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 198: 10-Connecting With A Computer

    NOTE computer for data transmission. The message of Instead of using USB to connect the DR-05 and a computer, “ ” appears in the display. USB connected you can also conduct the same operations by removing the...

  • Page 199: Transferring Files To A Computer

    If a microSD card is not properly inserted before making the USB connection, “ ” Can't Save Data appears on the screen. If you open the “Computer” directory, this unit will appear as an external drive named “DR-05”. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 200: Transferring Files From A Computer

    • Since you can set the DR-05 to only play the contents of a specific folder, you can organize tracks into genres, artists or other categories as you like.

  • Page 201: 11-Settings And Information

    FILE Use the Information Screen to view various types of currently selected file. information about your DR-05. 1 Press the MENU button to open the screen. MENU 2 Use the + or − button to select...

  • Page 202: Card Information Page

    REMAIN SIZE/USED SIZE Shows the amount of unused/used capacity on the BATTERY microSD card. Shows the battery type options. Â ¯ Press the button to switch between System Ver. REMAIN SIZE USED SIZE Shows the system firmware version. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 203: System Settings And Formatting

    OFF after the last operation when powered by the internal battery. Options: (turned off ), (factory setting), 5 sec (always on) 10 sec 15 sec 30 sec ALWAYS The following settings can be made for the items on screen. SYSTEM TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 204: Adjusting The Display Contrast

    Values: (alkaline batteries, default), ALKAL (nickel-metal hydride batteries) Ni-MH Á 3 Press the button to initialize the unit. ª Press (HOME) [ ] to cancel initialization. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 205: Using Quick Format

    ” folders as well as the “dr-1.sys” file that is UTILITY Full formatting checks the memory for errors necessary to use the microSD card with the DR-05. while formatting, so it takes more time than quick 1 Use the + or − button to select formatting.

  • Page 206: Setting The Format Of File Names

    MENU 2 Use the + or − button to select , and OTHERS Á press the button to open the OTHERS submenu. 3 Use the + or − button to select FILE NAME Á and press the button. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 207: File Name Format

    In addition to the alphabet and numbers, the following characters can be used: ! # $ % & ' ( ) + , - . ; = @ [ ] ^ _ ` { } ~ TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 208: 12-Messages

    12–Messages The following is a list of the popup messages that might appear on the DR-05 under certain conditions. Refer to this list if one of these popup messages appears and you want to check the meaning or determine a proper response.
  • Page 209 FAT formatted the card using a computer connected by USB and if a new card is Format CARD inserted in the unit. Always use the DR-05 to conduct FAT formatting of cards to be Á used with it. Change the card or press the button when this message appears to format the card in FAT format.
  • Page 210 There is no playback file, so DIVIDE cannot be executed. No MUSIC File You cannot overdub a WAV file with a sampling frequency of 96kHz in MP3 format. Cannot overdub! Change the recording format to WAV. See REC setting TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 211 If any of these errors occurs, turn the unit’s power off and restart it. If the power Remote Rx cannot be turned off, remove the batteries, disconnect the AC adaptor (TASCAM PS- System Err 50 P515U), and/or disconnect the USB cable for bus power supply. If the error message continues to appear frequently, please contact a TEAC Repair Center.

  • Page 212: 13-Troubleshooting

    If these measures do not solve the problem, (See “Setting the automatic power saving function” please contact the store where you bought the unit, on page 95.) an authorized distributer or a TASCAM Customer • This product is compliant with the European ErP Support.
  • Page 213 Is the OUTPUT LEVEL setting of the unit ª The sound I am trying to record minimized? sounds distorted. • Confirm that the input level setting for recording (REC LEVEL) is not too high. • Do the built-in effects work? TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 214 ª This unit’s files do not appear on the computer. • Confirm that the unit is connected to the computer using its USB port. • Confirm that USB hubs are not used. • Confirm that the unit is not recording or in recording standby mode. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 215: 14-Specifications

    Format: USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class Analog audio input/output ratings MIC/EXT IN jack (supporting plug-in power) Connector: 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo mini Input impedance: 25 kΩ Nominal input level: –20 dBV Maximum input level: –4 dBV TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 216: Audio Performance

    Intel chipset S/N ratio Supported OS 92dB or higher (EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 44.1/48/96kHz) (JEITA) 8(including 8.1) Note) JEITA: Conforming to JEITA CP-2150 Macintosh Mac OS X 10.2 or later TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 217: Other Specifications

    Other specifications Power Power consumption Two AA batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH) 1.7 W (maximum) USB bus power supplied from a computer AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-P515U, sold separately) Battery operation time (continuous operation) Alkaline type battery (EVOLTA) Recording/playback Format Operation time...
  • Page 218 61 x 141 x 26 mm (2 3/8” x 5 9/16” x 1”) Weight 116 g (4 1/16 oz) (not including batteries) 164 g (5 3/4 oz) (including batteries) Operating temperature range 0 - 40°C (32°F - 104°F) TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 219: Dimensional Drawings

    14–Specifications Dimensional drawings 61mm 26mm • Illustrations and other depictions may differ in part from the actual product. • Specifications and external appearance may be changed without notification to improve the product. TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 220 DR-05 TEAC CORPORATION Phone: +81-42-356-9143 http://tascam.jp/ 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530 Japan TEAC AMERICA, INC. Phone: +1-323-726-0303 http://tascam.com/ 1834 Gage Road, Montebello, California 90640 USA TEAC MEXICO, S.A. de C.V. Phone: +52-55-5010-6000 http://teacmexico.net/ Río Churubusco 364, Colonia Del Carmen, Delegación Coyoacán, CP 04100, México DF, México...

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