Quick Reference For Using Various Functions - Tascam dr-05 Owner's Manual

Quick reference for using various functions

•
Button names are shown like this: MENU.
•
Instructions are abbreviated. For example, On the Home Screen, press the MENU button. select the
.
w
REC SETTING PRE REC
•
Not all steps are given for complex operations. For detailed operation procedures, see the Reference Manual.
Category Desired action
Return to the Home Screen
Record
Play back a recording
Basic functions
Adjust the playback volume
Select a file for playback
Change the file format
Use the low-cut filter
Adjust the input level
manually
Recording
Adjust the input level
automatically
Adjust the input level
automatically
Adjust the input level
automatically
Add a mark during recording Mark
Create a new file manually
while recording
Other Set automatic file division
recording
features
Start recording a moment
before pressing RECORD
Use the self-timer to record
Function name Procedures, buttons used and explanation
HOME
Return to the Home Screen if you become unsure about how to proceed.
Home Screen w RECORD w RECORD
Recording will start using the current settings.
Home Screen w PLAY
Play the file shown (selected).
Home Screen w +/−
Adjust the volume of headphones, speakers, etc.
Home Screen w . and /
If there a many files, using the browse function might be more convenient.
Home Screen w MENU w
Set the file format used for recordings, including whether they are uncompressed (WAV) or compressed (MP3).
Home Screen w MENU w
Low cut filter
This function removes noise and other sounds at low frequencies. Set the cutoff frequency.
Home Screen w RECORD w . and /
Watch the meters and set the recording level so that they do not peak.
Peak reduction Home Screen w RECORD w QUICK w
This function automatically lowers the level when the recording level would overload.
Home Screen w RECORD w QUICK w
Auto level
This function automatically adjusts the level in response to the loudness of the input signal.
Limiter Home Screen w RECORD w QUICK w
This function compresses only loud sounds to prevent overloads and does not change the recording level.
Recording Screen w MARK
This function adds a mark to the file that can be used as an index during playback.
Manual track incremen- Recording Screen w QUICK
tation Use this function if you want to create a new file without interrupting recording when, for example, the song changes.
Home Screen w MENU w
Automatic track incremen-
tation This function can be used to automatically create a new file when the set size is reached.
Pre-recording Home Screen w MENU w
When the unit is in recording standby, this function allows the unit to record a few seconds before the record button is
pressed.
Self-timer Home Screen w RECORD w PB CONT
This self-timer function is convenient when you want to record your own performance.
menu, and then select the
REC SETTING
w
REC SETTING FORMAT
w
REC SETTING LOW CUT
PEAK REDUCTION
AUTO LEVEL
LIMITER
w
REC SETTING SIZE
w
REC SETTING PRE REC
item becomes: Home Screen w MENU w
PRE REC
TASCAM DR-05
13