Tascam BB-800 Owner's Manual

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D01092420A
BB-1000CD
Portable CD/SD Recorder
BB-800
Portable SD Recorder
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  • Page 1 D01092420A BB-1000CD Portable CD/SD Recorder BB-800 Portable SD Recorder O W N E R ' S M A N UA L...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Precautions

    Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Caution should be taken when using earphones or • headphones with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from earphones or head- phones can cause hearing loss. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800...
  • Page 4 Keep the battery and the remote control out of the reach of small children. In the event a battery is swallowed, immediately consult a physician. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 CAUTIONS ABOUT LASER RADIATION ª This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations “title 21, CFR, chapter...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1 – Introduction ... 6 Main features ... 6 Differences between BB-1000CD and BB-800 models ... 6 Included items ... 6 Note about this manual ... 6 Intellectual property rights ... 6 Cautions on installation ... 7 Beware of condensation ... 7 Cleaning the unit ...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    • output through speakers Differences between BB-1000CD and BB-800 models The BB-1000CD has all the features of the BB-800 and adds CD recording functions. In order to utilize these features, the BB-1000CD has additional CD and SD TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 selection keys, as well as a CD eject key. In addition to...
  • Page 7: Cautions On Installation

    64 MB – 2 GB SD cards and 4 GB – 32 GB SDHC cards with this unit. A list of SD cards that have been tested with this unit can be found on the TASCAM web site (www. tascam.com).
  • Page 8: Precaution For Cd Use

    Do not use CDs with irregular shapes, including • octagonal, heart-shaped and business card-sized CDs, because they could cause the unit to malfunction. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 Copy-protected discs and other discs which do not • conform to the CD standard may not play back correctly in this player.
  • Page 9: Part Names And Functions

    This shows variety information. 5 ENTER key Use this key to confirm selections when using a settings LINE screen. 6 DATA wheel When a setting screen is open, use the wheel to select items and change setting values. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800...
  • Page 10 The current function is shown on the bottom left of the display and could be confirmation of a selection or returning to the previous step. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 o HOME key When one of the setting screens is open, press this key to return to the Home screen.
  • Page 11: Front Panel

    Remote sensor This receives signals from the included remote control unit (RC-BB1000). Point the tip of the remote control at the sensor when operating the unit with it. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800...
  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    The compartment holds 8 AA batteries. @ PHONES jack Use this to connect headphones. # DC IN 12V jack Connect the included AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-1225L) here. $ Power cord holder This holds the power cord to prevent unexpected discon- nection of the cord.
  • Page 13: Right Side Panel

    During playback, press this key to pause it at that point. 6 VOLUME [+/–] keys Use these to adjust the volume. Ô ˚ Â ¯ STOP PLAY/READY ª ¥/π RECORD º + VOLUME ー ‰ RC-BB1000 ] key ] key Á π TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800...
  • Page 14: Home Screen

    (hours: minutes: seconds). 0 Marker positions The positions of markers are indicated with above the playback position display bar. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 q Playback position display bar This bar shows the current playback position, darkening from the left as playback proceeds.
  • Page 15: Preparation

    Put the battery holder into the remote control. Battery replacement Replace the battery when the operation range decreases or the unit does not respond to keys pushed on the remote control unit. Use a lithium coin battery (CR2025) for replacement. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800...
  • Page 16: Precautions About Using The Remote Control

    SD) is flashing because the unit is writing data. Setting the date and time Set the current date and time of the built-in clock. The time information of files recorded by this unit to an SD card is TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 based on this setting. Press the HOME key to open the Home screen.
  • Page 17: Connecting Microphones

    SD card write protection SD cards have write protection switches that prevent new data from being written. If you try to record to a protected card, a “Protected Card” error message appears. Audio device or external sound source TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800...
  • Page 18: Inserting And Removing Sd Cards

    CAUTION • Beware that formatting erases all the data on an SD card, including data written by other equipment. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 • When formatting, use the AC adaptor or batteries that have sufficient remaining charge. If the power turns OFF during formatting, formatting could fail.
  • Page 19: Using Cds (Bb-1000Cd Only)

    Never try to force a disc to eject using the force disc ejection hole when the unit’s power is ON. ] key, and then ø 3 – Preparation ] key. After the disc is ejected halfway, ø ] key does not eject the disc ø TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800...
  • Page 20: Recording

    ] keys to select the SOURCE § ¶ item. 3 Use the DATA wheel to select FRNT/REAR. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 4 Raise the levels of both the REAR MIC/LINE around the unit. NOTE When using the built-in microphones no sound is output from the unit’s speakers.
  • Page 21: Recording With Line Inputs

    Home screen. HOME 3 Press the key to open the MENU screen. MENU 4 Use the wheel or DATA CURSOR § REC SETTING, and press the ENTER TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 knob all the ] keys to select ¶ key.
  • Page 22: About Recording Time

    11 hours57 minutes 23 hours 54 minutes (44.1 kHz, 192 kbps) The recording times in the table above are approximate. Actual recording times could vary depending on the SD/SDHC • card used. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 CD/capacity 650MB 1 hour 14 minutes 1hour 20 minutes...
  • Page 23: Creating New Sd Card Folders

    ] keys to move CURSOR § ¶ ] key. To open the selected folder press ˙ ] key. ¥ key to open a pop-up window. wheel or CURSOR ] keys to select § ¶ key. ENTER TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800...
  • Page 24: Making A Recording

    2 Press the ] key to put the unit into REC/READY º recording standby. The REC/READY TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 key to cre- 3 Use the FRONT MIC/EXT MIC MIC/LINE the levels so that the meters on the display do not peak at their right ends.
  • Page 25: Creating New Tracks While Continuing To Record

    1 Press the key to open the INPUT screen. INPUT 2 Use the ] keys to select the MONO CURSOR § ¶ MIX item. 3 Use the wheel to set it to ON. DATA TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800...
  • Page 26: Using The Limiter Function

    LOW when it is high. CAUTION When using AGC, the FRONT MIC/EXT MIC and REAR MIC/LINE knobs cannot be used to adjust input levels. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 5 Press the key to return to the Home screen. HOME Using the automatic recording function From recording standby, the unit can start and stop recording automatically in response to input signal levels.
  • Page 27: Adding Performances To An Existing Recording (Overdub)

    6 Use the DATA wheel to select WAV. 7 Press the key to open the Home screen. HOME 8 Press the CD or SD key to select the playback medi- um (BB-1000CD only). TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 ] keys to select ¶ key.
  • Page 28 14 Use the CURSOR ] keys to select the CURSOR § ¶ MIX BALANCE item. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 15 Use the DATA ume. Set the playback volume between 10 and 100, with 100 being the maximum. NOTE Press the F2 key to set the MIX BALANCE to 100. Doing...
  • Page 29: Overdubbing With Higher Sound Quality (Direct Mix)

    ] keys to select FINALIZE, CURSOR § ¶ and press the key. ENTER 7 The following confirmation screen opens. Press the key to start finalizing the disc. When finalization completes, the MEDIA CD screen reopens. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 ] keys to select ¶...
  • Page 30: Preparing A Cd-Rw So That Additional Recordings Can Be Made

    ] keys to select UNFINALIZE, and press the § ¶ key. ENTER TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 7 The following confirmation screen opens. Press the F1 key to start unfinalization. When unfinalization completes, the MEDIA CD screen reopens. Deleting tracks from a CD-RW...
  • Page 31 ALL TRACK (all tracks on the disc). Press the key to erase the last track or all tracks. Press the key to cancel the opera- tion. ] keys to select ¶ CURSOR ENTER 4 – Recording TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800...
  • Page 32: Playback

    Home screen. HOME 4 Press the key (BB-1000CD only). The indicator above and to the left of the SD key lights. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 5 Press the MENU 6 Use the the select MEDIA, and press the The MEDIA SD screen opens.
  • Page 33: Icons On The Browse Screen

    1 and 5 seconds using the FLASH BACK item on the SETUP screen. (See “Operation settings (SETUP screen settings)” on page 46.) Á π TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 5 – Playback ] key to PLAY/READY Á π...
  • Page 34: Repeating Playback Of A Track

    If only the IN point is set, the part from the IN point • to the end of the track is played back repeatedly. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 If only the OUT point is set, the part from the • beginning of the track to the OUT point is played back repeatedly.
  • Page 35: Practicing With Musical Instruments

    The output page can be set in a three-octave range between C3 and B5. In addition to the CALIB item described above, you can change the output pitch with NOTE. 1 Use the ] keys to select the NOTE CURSOR § ¶ item. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800...
  • Page 36: Using The Metronome

    ] keys to select the BEAT CURSOR § ¶ item. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 2 Use the wheel to set the accent frequency (time DATA signature) from 0-9. The accent occurs on the 1. When set to 0, there is no accent. For example, set it to 4 for a 4/4 time signature.
  • Page 37: Changing The Playback Speed

    You can mix and record the playback track with the sounds input by microphones and the performances to an existing recording (OVERDUB)” on page 27). ] keys to select ¶ key. DATA jacks. (See “Adding LINE IN TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800...
  • Page 38: Editing Functions And File Operations

    (BB-1000CD only). The indicator above and to the left of the SD key lights. 4 Press the MENU key to open the MENU screen. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 5 Use the wheel or the DATA CURSOR select EDIT, and press the...
  • Page 39: Changing The Order Of Track Playback (Move)

    ] keys to CURSOR § ¶ key. ENTER CURSOR ] keys to select the file § ¶ key. ENTER wheel or the ] ] keys to CURSOR § ¶ key. ENTER wheel or the ] keys to CURSOR § ¶ TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800...
  • Page 40: Deleting Unneeded Files (Delete)

    CURSOR select EDIT, and press the ENTER The contents of the folder that contains the currently selected file are shown. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 6 Use the CURSOR you want to delete, and press the The following pop-up window opens. 7 Use the...
  • Page 41 9 The FILE DELETE confirmation message opens. Press the cancel the operation. ] keys to § ¶ key. ] keys, to select ¶ wheel or the ] keys to CURSOR § ¶ key. ENTER key delete the file, or press the key to TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800...
  • Page 42: Other Useful Functions

    When using only one microphone, set MONO MIX to • ON to output the sound through both the left and right speakers. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 CAUTION When EXT > SP is set to ON, do not point external • microphones toward the speakers. Doing so could cause feedback.
  • Page 43: Creating A Cd From Files On An Sd Card (Bb-1000Cd Only)

    MENU screen. wheel or ] keys to select CURSOR § ¶ key. ENTER wheel or ] keys to select CURSOR § ¶ key. ENTER wheel or CURSOR ] keys to select § ¶ key. A check mark appears ENTER TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800...
  • Page 44: Backing Up An Audio Cd (Bb-1000Cd Only)

    CD, and press the key. The following confirmation screen opens. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 11 Insert a blank CD-R/RW, and press the start writing the selected files to the CD-R/RW. After the disc has been written completely if you...
  • Page 45 If you want to make another backup of the same disc, insert a new CD-R/RW, and press the Press the key to end the operation and reopen the COPY screen. 8 – Other useful functions key to key. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800...
  • Page 46: Operation Settings (Setup Screen Settings)

    Use this to set the number of seconds that the flashback function goes back in a track. Set the value from 1–5 sec (default setting: 2 sec). TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 Set date and time (DATE/TIME) Use this item to set the unit’s internal clock. (See “Setting the date and time”...
  • Page 47: 10 - Messages

    This appears if you try to record when the battery power is low. Replace the batteries or supply power Battery Low using the dedicated TASCAM PS-1225L AC adapter. No CD When you tried to record, no CD was loaded. Insert a recordable CD-R/CD-RW and try again.
  • Page 48 If any of these errors occur, turn the unit's power off once and restart the unit. Disconnect the AC adaptor and remove the batteries if you cannot turn the power off. If the error message continues to System Err 1 appear, contact a TASCAM Service Center System Err 2 System Err 3...
  • Page 49: 11 - Troubleshooting

    If the unit does not function properly, please review the following troubleshooting tips before requesting service. If you are still unable to resolve the problem, contact the store where you purchased the unit or a TASCAM Service Center. No power ª...
  • Page 50: 12 - Specifications

    380 x 204.7 x 107 mm/14.96 x 8.06 x 4.21 in. Weight: ª BB-1000CD: 3.4 kg/7.50 lb BB-800: 3.2 kg/7.06 lb Controllable range of the remote control: ª Head-on to the sensor: 7 m 15° left/right from the sensor: 4 m Operating temperature: ª...
  • Page 51: Dimensional Drawings

    Dimensional drawings 380 mm Illustrations may differ slightly from production models. • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • 12 – Specifications 107 mm TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800...
  • Page 52 Río Churubusco 364, Colonia Del Carmen, Delegación Coyoacán, CP 04100, México DF, México TEAC UK LIMITED Phone: +44-8451-302511 Suites 19 & 20, Building 6, Croxley Green Business Park, Hatters Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire. WD18 8TE, U.K. TEAC EUROPE GmbH Phone: +49-611-71580 Bahnstrasse 12, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany BB-800 www.tascam.jp www.tascam.com www.tascam.com www.teacmexico.net www.tascam.co.uk www.tascam.de...

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