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Tascam DR-03 Owner's Manual

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D01132820A
DR-03
Linear PCM Recorder
This device has a serial
number located on the
bottom panel. Please record it
and retain it for your records.
Serial number:
__________________
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 D01132820A DR-03 Linear PCM Recorder This device has a serial number located on the bottom panel. Please record it and retain it for your records. Serial number: __________________ OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the TASCAM DR-03 apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

  • Page 3: Tascam Dr

    Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the unit • for a long time. Batteries could rupture or leak, caus- ing fire, injury or stains around them. If the battery fluid leaks, wipe away any fluid on the battery compartment before inserting new batteries. TASCAM DR-03...
  • Page 4 THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA. TASCAM DR-03 FOR U.S.A. TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TASCAM DR-03...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    FUNCTION menu ... 27 SETUP menu ... 27 Menu operation basics ... 28 3 – Preparations ...30 TASCAM DR-03 Preparing the power ... 30 About the power supply ... 30 Using AAA batteries ... 30 Using USB bus power ... 30 Turning the power on and off ...
  • Page 7 Editing the Playlist ... 72 Selecting a file for playback (skipping) ... 74 Repeating playback of an interval ... 75 Enhancing sound quality during playback ... 77 Changing the playback speed ... 78 7 – Connecting with a Computer ...81 TASCAM DR-03...
  • Page 8 11 – Specifications ...102 Recording media and formats ... 102 Input and output ... 102 Audio input and output ... 102 Audio performance ... 103 TASCAM DR-03 Requirements for connected computers ... 103 Other specifications... 104 Dimensional drawings ... 105...

  • Page 9: Quick Start Guide

    If the volume of the sound source is low, setting this switch to the recording. Moreover, when recording music, setting the recording level manually HOLD could improve the recording quality even switch on the right side might improve HIGH TASCAM DR-03...
  • Page 10 / LINE OUT left side of the unit. TASCAM DR-03 To listen using the unit’s built-in speaker, turn the speaker ON. For details, see “Using the built-in speaker to monitor playback” on page 36.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM DR-03 Linear PCM Recorder. We hope that you will enjoy using this recorder for many years to come. Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully in order to maximize your use of all the unit’s features.

  • Page 12: Product Components

    Save the box and packaging materials for shipping at a future date. Please contact the store where you purchased this unit or TASCAM if any of these accessories are missing or have been damaged during transportation..1...

  • Page 13: Conventions Used In This Manual

    These instructions should be followed to avoid injury, damage to equipment or loss of data. Intellectual property rights TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, • registered in the U.S. and other countries. microSDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, •...
  • Page 14 • logos in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. TASCAM DR-03 Any data, including, but not limited to information, described herein are intended only as illustrations of such data and/or information and not as the specifications for such data and/ or information.

  • Page 15: About Microsd Cards

    4 GB - 32 GB in size can be used. A list of microSD cards that have been tested with this unit can be found on the TASCAM web site (www.tascam.com). Precautions for use ª...

  • Page 16: Precautions For Placement

    Extremely cold places • Places with bad ventilation or high humidity • TASCAM DR-03 Beware of condensation If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used after a sudden temperature change, there is a danger of condensation; vapor in the air could condense on the internal mechanism, making correct operation impossible.

  • Page 17: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Press and hold to search backward. Press when a menu screen is open to return to the previous screen. On the FILE/FOLDER up a level. jack on the right panel, the screen, press to move TASCAM DR-03...
  • Page 18 These operate as function keys on some menus. (The functions are shown at the bottom of the screen.) TASCAM DR-03 6 ¯ During playback and when stopped, press this key to skip to the next file. Press and hold to search forward.
  • Page 19 Home Screen. SETUP key Press when the Home Screen is open to open the Setup menu. Press when the Setup menu is open to open the Home Screen. 2 – Names and functions of parts TASCAM DR-03...

  • Page 20: Left Side Panel

    2 – Names and functions of parts Left side panel TASCAM DR-03 /LINE OUT jack Connect headphones or the line input jack of an external device using a stereo mini-jack cable. /HOLD switch Turn the power ON/OFF. Set the switch to the...

  • Page 21: Right Side Panel

    HIGH is activated, and the unit’s recording level is adjusted automatically. When set to , use the ¯ and  keys on the MANUAL top panel to set the recording level manually. Strap holder Attach a strap here. TASCAM DR-03...

  • Page 22: Bottom Panel

    2 – Names and functions of parts Bottom panel TASCAM DR-03 Stand Use this stand to raise the unit slightly when recording on a tabletop. Mono speaker Use this speaker for monitoring. Sound is not output by this speaker when...

  • Page 23: Home Screen

    The amount of remaining battery charge is indicated by the number of bars ( there are no bars, and the batteries are almost dead and the unit’s power will automatically change to off soon. ). When icon blinks, the TASCAM DR-03...
  • Page 24 ¯ Skipping to the start of the next file  Skipping to the start of the current or previous file TASCAM DR-03 is shown. Playback file format This shows the format of the currently selected file. Information about the file format of the currently selected file is shown after the icon.
  • Page 25 Status of sound quality enhancement during playback The status of the sound quality enhancement function during playback is shown. is shown Timer setting status is shown This icon recording. indicator shown: ON indicator not shown: OFF appears when the timer is set for TASCAM DR-03...

  • Page 26: Recording Screen

    SPEAKER output from the speaker when recording or in recording standby, or when headphones or a moni- toring system is connected. Recording Screen TASCAM DR-03 Recorder operation status This icon shows the recorder operation status. Icon ª –...

  • Page 27: Menu Structure

    SETUP menu FUNCTIONS Make the following settings related to recording. • ENCODING (recording quality) • EXT. INPUT (switch to external input) • LOW CUT (low-cut filter) • REC EQ (recording quality adjustment settings) • AUTO REC (automatic recording settings) TASCAM DR-03...

  • Page 28: Menu Operation Basics

    BATTERY TYPE SYSTEM • STEALTH MODE (backlight off ) • CONTRAST (display contrast) • FORMAT • INFORMATION TASCAM DR-03 Menu operation basics Opens the FUNCTIONS FUNCTION When the FUNCTIONS open, press to return to the Home Screen. Opens the SETUP...
  • Page 29 – ” to a confirmation message. ” to a confirmation message. keys. – : Set the current position to A point. : Set the current position to B point. : Turn the selected function on and off. TASCAM DR-03...

  • Page 30: Preparations

    2 AAA batteries into the battery compartment according to the +/– indications. TASCAM DR-03 When using AAA batteries, set the battery type so that the unit can accurately display the remaining battery charge and determine the necessary minimum remaining charge for operation.

  • Page 31: Turning The Power On And Off

    Also, do not wear headphones connected to the unit when switching power on or off. This will avoid damage to speakers and possible harm to your hearing. 3 – Preparations ) key. TASCAM DR-03...

  • Page 32: Turning The Power On

    When the power is off, slide the switch toward . When the startup screen with appears, release the switch. The TASCAM DR-03 unit starts up and the Home Screen opens. TASCAM DR-03 Turning the power off When the power is ON, slide the...

  • Page 33: Inserting And Removing Microsd Cards

    • microSD cards that are compliant with microSD/ microSDHC standards can be used. • A list of microSD cards that have been verified for use with this unit can be found on the TASCAM website (http://www.tascam.com/). TASCAM DR-03...

  • Page 34: Preparing A Microsd Card For Use

    ¯ Exec. formatting the card. CAUTION Formatting erases all data on the card. TASCAM DR-03 4 When formatting is complete, the Home Screen opens. CAUTION When formatting, confirm that the remaining battery charge is sufficient or use USB bus power.
  • Page 35 7 Press the time setting that the unit stores and uses. The following pop-up message appears. 3 – Preparations ) key to cycle through ¯ Next keys to set each item. – key to confirm the date and TASCAM DR-03...

  • Page 36: Using The Built-In Speaker To Monitor Playback

    SPEAKER 1 Press the key to open the SETUP screen. 2 Use the keys to select the – item. TASCAM DR-03 key to return to 3 Press the SPEAKER 4 Use the menu SETUP 5 Press the SETUP setting and the following pop-up message...

  • Page 37: Connecting Monitoring Equipment

    To monitor with headphones, connect them to the jack. LINE OUT To monitor with an external monitoring system (powered monitor speakers or an amplifier and speakers), connect it to the / LINE OUT Powered monitor speakers or amplifier and speakers Headphones jack. TASCAM DR-03...

  • Page 38: Preventing Accidental Operation With The Hold Function

    By using this stand when the unit is placed on a table or similar surface, the amount of contact with TASCAM DR-03 that surface is reduced, decreasing vibration noise and allowing clearer recording.

  • Page 39: Recording

    SETUP menu screen. 2 Use the keys to select the – 3 Press the ) key to open the ¯ Enter menu screen. 4 Use the keys to select the – item. SETUP menu item. ENCODING TASCAM DR-03...
  • Page 40 ) key to open the ¯ Enter setting screen. CODING 6 Use the keys to set the recording quality – (encoding format) to one of the following. (The default value is PCM16/44/ST TASCAM DR-03 Display PCM24/48/ST PCM16/48/ST PCM24/44/ST PCM16/44/ST PCM16/44/MO MP3/320/ST MP3/192/ST MP3/128/ST MP3/64/ST...

  • Page 41: Setting The Built-In Stereo Microphone For Input

    2 Use the keys to select the – 3 Press the ) key to open the ¯ Enter menu screen. 4 Use the keys to select the – item. jack, MIC/EXT. IN SETUP menu item. EXT.INPUT TASCAM DR-03...
  • Page 42 INPUT 6 Use the keys to select one of the following. – (The default value is LINE TASCAM DR-03 Display LINE EXT. MIC 7 Press the EXT. setting and show a pop-up with the setting briefly and then return to the screen.

  • Page 43: Reducing Low-Frequency Noise When Recording

    4 Use the 5 Press the SETUP setting screen. menu item. 4 – Recording ) key to open the ¯ Enter keys to select the – LOW CUT ) key to open the ¯ Enter TASCAM DR-03 item.

  • Page 44: Setting The Recording Quality When Recording (Rec Eq)

    ) key to confirm the ¯ Enter setting and show a pop-up with the setting briefly, and then return to the menu screen. TASCAM DR-03 8 When you have finished making the setting, press the Screen. Setting the recording quality when recording (REC EQ) Recording quality can be enhanced according to recording conditions and purposes.
  • Page 45 4 – Recording keys to select one of the following. – Sound quality enhancement None Voice enhancement Emphasizes high frequencies Middle frequency enhancement Emphasizes low frequencies ) key to confirm the ¯ Enter REC EQ TASCAM DR-03 menu...

  • Page 46: Automatically Starting And Pausing Recording

    1 Press the key to open the SETUP menu screen. 2 Use the keys to select the – TASCAM DR-03 3 Press the menu screen. 4 Use the SETUP 5 Press the menu item. menu screen.
  • Page 47 13 Set the level at which recording starts and pauses ( 4 – Recording ) key to return to the  Back menu screen keys to select the – THRESHOLD ) key to open the ¯ Enter setting screen. ). A ¶ icon THRESHOLD LEVEL TASCAM DR-03...

  • Page 48: Set The Folder Where Recorded Files Are Saved

    ) key to confirm the ¯ Enter setting and show a pop-up with the setting briefly, and then return to the setting screen. TASCAM DR-03 15 When you have finished making the settings, press the Screen. Set the folder where recorded files are saved Set the folder where the file being recorded is to be saved before beginning recording.

  • Page 49: Creating New Folders

    Use folders to organize recording sessions and categorize music tracks, for example. 1 Press the key to open the FUNCTION menu screen. TIONS 2 Use the keys to select the – menu item. FUNC- FILE/FOLDER TASCAM DR-03...

  • Page 50: Placement And Connections

    5 Press the ) key to open the ¯ Next following pop-up message. TASCAM DR-03 6 Press the a new folder. The newly created folder is set as the folder where recorded files are saved. New Folder 7 When you are finished creating new folders, press the Screen.

  • Page 51: Recording With An External Microphone

    EXT. are talking. When the volume of the sound you are recording is loud, set the switch to When the recording sounds distant or quiet 4 – Recording switch on the right side HIGH TASCAM DR-03...

  • Page 52: Setting The Recording Level Manually

    MANUAL 2 Press the key to put the unit into recording standby. The recording indicator blinks and the recording screen appears. TASCAM DR-03 3 Use the  input level. The input level is shown at the bottom of the display.

  • Page 53: Recording

    You can check the current recording setting at the top of the Home Screen. 1 Press the standby. keys to adjust the 4 – Recording key to start recording standby. indicator blinks when in recording REC indicator TASCAM DR-03...

  • Page 54: Starting A New File While Continuing To Record

    2 GB. If the file size reaches 2 GB while recording, the unit automatically continues recording in a new file and stops recording the current file. TASCAM DR-03 Manually starting a new file during recording You can manually create a new file during recording at any time.

  • Page 55: Using Timer Recording

    TIM- ONCE DAILY 4 – Recording keys to select the – ON/OFF ) key to open the ¯ Enter keys to set the timer operation to – Timer OFF Record only once Record every day TASCAM DR-03 item.
  • Page 56 Back menu screen. TIMER 9 Use the keys to select the – menu item. TASCAM DR-03 10 Press the START/END the timer starting and ending times. ON/OFF 11 Use the increment to set, and use the change the timer starting and ending times.

  • Page 57: Recording The Moment Before Pushing Rec (Pre Rec)

    Press button again to start recording for two seconds when the recording is activated By using this in combination with the AUTO REC function, you can record events without losing the beginnings of sounds. button TASCAM DR-03...

  • Page 58: Recording Formats And Times

    14:54 MP3/192/ST 12:25 24:50 MP3/128/ST 18:36 37:16 MP3/64/ST 37:16 72:32 TASCAM DR-03 MP3/160/MO MP3/96/MO MP3/64/MO MP3/32/MO The above recording times are estimates, • and might differ according to the microSD/ microSDHC card. The above recording times are not continuous •...

  • Page 59: File And Folder Operations (File/Folder Screen)

    When a folder is selected, press the • key to show its contents. When a file or folder is selected, press the • ) key to close the currently open folder, Back and show the contents of the higher level folder. ¯ Next  TASCAM DR-03...

  • Page 60: Icons Shown On The File/Folder Screen

    SOUND On the root level screen, the SOUND shown as the top level. New folder New Folder TASCAM DR-03 ¯ Next New Folder “Creating a new folder” on page 62.) Audio file A music file is shown with its file name after an icon.
  • Page 61 Press the file. Press the file. ) key to execute NOTE You cannot erase write-protected files and files that this unit does not recognize. ) key to erase the selected ¯ ) key to cancel erasing the  TASCAM DR-03...

  • Page 62: Folder Operations

    ¯ Next pop-up message where you can confirm whether you want to create a new folder. TASCAM DR-03 Press the and open it. Press the FILE/FOLDER creation of a new folder and return to the ) key to open the...

  • Page 63: Splitting Files

    7 After setting the split point, press the FUNC- Exec. message. SPLIT FILE 8 Press the return to the Home Screen. keys to adjust the point where – ) key to open the following pop-up ) key to split the file and ¯ TASCAM DR-03 ¯...

  • Page 64: Erasing Files

    MP3 files cannot be split. • If the open capacity on the microSD card is low, splitting might not be possible. TASCAM DR-03 • If the resulting file names would have more than 200 characters, splitting is not possible. screen.
  • Page 65 ) key to cancel erasing the file and return to the menu screen. FUNCTIONS NOTE This unit cannot erase a file that is write-protected. To erase such a file, connect the unit to a computer and change this property from the computer. Â TASCAM DR-03...

  • Page 66: Playback

    Searching backward and forward On the Home Screen, when stopped or during playback, press and hold the  to search backward or forward. TASCAM DR-03 Jumping back a few seconds during playback PLAY During playback, press the Á back a few seconds and continue playback.

  • Page 67: Adjusting The Playback Volume

    – or during playback to adjust the volume output to headphones or an audio monitoring system connected to the unit. The output level is shown at the bottom of the display 6 – Playback JUMP BACK TASCAM DR-03...

  • Page 68: Set The Playback And Repeat Areas

    1 Press the key to open the SETUP menu screen. 2 Use the keys to select the – item. TASCAM DR-03 3 Press the menu screen. 4 Use the menu to set the SETUP 5 Press the menu PLAY setting screen.

  • Page 69: Using The File/Folder Screen To Set A Folder As The Playback Area

    Regardless of the current playback area setting, selecting a folder on the sets the selected folder as the playback area. screen. MODE 6 – Playback key to return to the Home HOME screen FILE/FOLDER TASCAM DR-03...

  • Page 70: Playlist

    FOLDER 4 Use the keys to select the folder that you – want to set as the playback area. TASCAM DR-03 FUNC- NOTE For details about FILE/FOLDER screen operations, see FILE/FOLDER “5 – File and folder operations (FILE/FOLDER screen)”...

  • Page 71: Adding Files To The Playlist

    7 Press the selected file to the Playlist, and close the pop- up menu. 6 – Playback ) key to open the ¯ Next keys to select – ADD TO LIST ) key to add the ¯ Exec. TASCAM DR-03...

  • Page 72: Editing The Playlist

    FUNCTION menu screen. TIONS 2 Use the keys to select the – menu item. TASCAM DR-03 3 Press the FILE/FOLDER NOTE For details about FILE/FOLDER screen operations, see “5 – File and folder operations (FILE/FOLDER screen)” on page 59. 4 Use the...
  • Page 73 Press the ) key to confirm the ¯ • Next movement and return to the screen. To cancel the movement, press the ) key, and return to the previous  Back screen. TASCAM DR-03 PLAYLIST...

  • Page 74: Selecting A File For Playback (Skipping)

    PLAYLIST 10 When you are finished editing, press the key to return to the Home Screen. HOME TASCAM DR-03 Selecting a file for playback (skipping) On the Home Screen, press the keys to select the file that you want to play.

  • Page 75: Repeating Playback Of An Interval

    B (ending) point is set at the position where ¯ 6 – Playback key without changing the A and ) key at the point where A point key is pressed. ) key at the point ¯ B point key is pressed. TASCAM DR-03...
  • Page 76 A-B repeat icon appears at the bottom left of the screen. To disable the A-B repeat function, press key again. A-B repeat icon disappears. TASCAM DR-03 During repeat playback, the A-B repeat icon also appears at the bottom left of the Home Screen.

  • Page 77: Enhancing Sound Quality During Playback

    4 Use the 5 Press the setting screen. SETUP item. PLAY 6 – Playback ) key to open the ¯ Enter keys to select the – PLAY EQ ) key to open the ¯ Enter TASCAM DR-03 PLAY item. PLAY...

  • Page 78: Changing The Playback Speed

    BASS BOOST Emphasizes low frequencies LOW CUT Reduces low frequencies. HIGH CUT Reduces high frequencies. TASCAM DR-03 7 Press the ¯ setting and show a pop-up with the setting briefly, and then return to the setting screen. 8 When you have finished making the setting,...
  • Page 79 ON/OFF. When the playback speed function is ON, and the adjustment is set to a value other than 100%, an 6 – Playback key to increase the playback key to decrease the playback – ) key to turn play ¯ ON/OFF TASCAM DR-03...
  • Page 80 4 above or turn the function OFF in step 5. NOTE When the playback speed function is ON, and the adjustment is set to a value other than 100%, an icon appears on the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-03 PLAY SPEED...

  • Page 81: Connecting With A Computer

    When connected to a computer, a pop-up window appears on this unit’s display to let you choose whether you want to operate the unit using USB bus power or to connect the unit with the computer by USB. Computer TASCAM DR-03...

  • Page 82: Copying Files To A Computer

    If a USB connection is made when a microSD card is not inserted correctly, a “ ” pop-up message appears. Data TASCAM DR-03 The unit appears on the computer as an external drive named “ Copying files to a computer 1 Click the drive named “...

  • Page 83: Copying Files From A Computer

    Follow the correct computer procedures to disconnect the unit from the computer before disconnecting the USB cable. This unit automatically restarts. Please refer to your computer manual for information about the correct procedures for disconnecting an external drive. TASCAM DR-03...

  • Page 84: Various Settings And Information Display

    1 Press the key to open the SETUP menu screen. 2 Use the keys to select the – item. TASCAM DR-03 3 Press the menu screen. 4 Use the SETUP menu SYSTEM 5 Press the setting screen.

  • Page 85: Setting The Backlight

    4 Use the item. item to set the amount of key to open the SETUP SETUP keys to select the – SYSTEM ) key to open the ¯ Enter keys to select the – BACKLIGHT TASCAM DR-03 menu SYS-...

  • Page 86: Setting The Battery Type

    7 Press the ) key to confirm the ¯ Enter setting and show a pop-up with the setting TASCAM DR-03 briefly, and then return to the setting screen. 8 When you have finished making the setting, press the key to return to the Home HOME Screen.
  • Page 87 BAT- keys to set the battery type. – (alkaline batteries— ALKALINE (nickel metal hydride Ni-MH ) key to confirm the ¯ Enter BATTERY TASCAM DR-03...

  • Page 88: Using The Stealth Mode

    3 Press the ) key to open the ¯ Enter menu screen. 4 Use the keys to select – STEALTH MODE TASCAM DR-03 5 Press the STEALTH SETUP 6 Use the (default value) or menu SYSTEM indicator and backlight disabled).

  • Page 89: Setting The Contrast

    6 Use the SYSTEM Options: ) key to open the ¯ Enter keys to select – CONTRAST ) key to open the ¯ Enter setting screen. keys to set the display contrast. – – (default value: TASCAM DR-03 SYS- CON-...

  • Page 90: Reformatting The Microsd Card

    8 When you have finished making the setting, press the key to return to the Home HOME Screen. TASCAM DR-03 Reformatting the microSD card You can reformat the microSD card. CAUTION • If you format the card, all files on it are erased.
  • Page 91 8 Press the formatting. FOR- 9 When the quick formatting finishes, the FORMAT 10 Press the Screen. ) key to open a ¯ Enter ) key to start quick ¯ menu screen reopens. key to return to the Home HOME TASCAM DR-03...
  • Page 92 – FULL 3 Press the ) key to open a ¯ Enter confirmation pop-up message. TASCAM DR-03 4 Press the confirmation pop-up message. 5 Press the 6 When full formatting finishes, the menu screen reopens. 7 Press the Screen.

  • Page 93: Initializing Unit Settings

    6 Press the SYS- initialization. After initialization completes, SYSTEM 7 Press the Screen. ) key to open a ¯ Enter ) key to start ¯ Exec. menu reappears. key to return to the Home HOME TASCAM DR-03...

  • Page 94: Viewing Unit, Card And File Information

    3 Press the ) key to open the ¯ Enter menu screen. 4 Use the keys to select – INFORMATION TASCAM DR-03 SETUP 5 Press the menu SYSTEM 6 Use the and press the SYS- FILE information page •...
  • Page 95 This page shows information about the system firmware version. Firmware version Build number Press the ) key on any information ¯ Next page to open the next information page. 7 Press the key to return to the Home HOME Screen. TASCAM DR-03...

  • Page 96: Messages

    9 – Messages The following is a list of the pop-up messages that might appear on the DR-03 under certain conditions. Refer to this list if one of these pop-up messages appears and you want to check the meaning or determine a suitable response.
  • Page 97 The FAT formatting of the card is abnormal or broken. This message also appears if you FAT formatted the card using a computer connected by USB and if a new card is inserted in the unit. Always use the DR-03 to conduct FAT formatting of cards to be FORMAT ERROR used with it.
  • Page 98 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 SPLIT FILE cannot be executed. NO MUSIC FILE TASCAM DR-03 Meaning and response...
  • Page 99 If any of these errors occur, turn the unit power OFF and restart it. If the power cannot SYSTEM ERR 50 be turned OFF, remove the batteries and disconnect the USB connection. If the error SYSTEM ERROR 1 message continues to appear, please contact a TASCAM Service Center. SYSTEM ERROR 2 SYSTEM ERROR 3 SYSTEM ERROR 4...

  • Page 100: 10 - Troubleshooting

    If these measures do not solve the problem, please contact the store where you bought the unit or a TASCAM Service Center. Power will not turn ON. ª Confirm that the batteries are not dead.
  • Page 101 Files on this device do not appear on a ª computer. Confirm that the USB port of the unit is • connected with the computer. Is the unit recording or in recording standby? • 10 – Troubleshooting TASCAM DR-03...

  • Page 102: 11 - Specifications

    Audio input and output MIC/EXT. IN jack Connector: 1/8” (3.5-mm) stereo mini-jack When set to MIC Input impedance: 200 kΩ Nominal input level: TASCAM DR-03 LOW: –45 dBV HIGH: –61 dBV Maximum input level: LOW: –29 dBV HIGH: –45 dBV When set to EXT.

  • Page 103: Requirements For Connected Computers

    266 MHz Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 or faster 64 MB or more memory USB port (USB2.0 recommended) Recommended USB host controller Intel chipset Supported Operating Systems Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Mac OS X 10.2 or newer TASCAM DR-03...

  • Page 104: Other Specifications

    Battery operation time (when used continuously) Alkaline batteries About 6 hours (MP3, recording, JEITA) About 6 hours (MP3, playback, JEITA) TASCAM DR-03 Dimensions (W x H x D) 44 x 125.8 x 15 mm/ 1.732 x 4.953 x 0.591 in. Weight 51 g/1.646 oz (without batteries)

  • Page 105: Dimensional Drawings

    Dimensional drawings 44 mm 37 mm Illustrations in this manual might differ from • the actual product. In order to improve the product, specifications • and appearance could be changed without prior notice. 15 mm 11 – Specifications TASCAM DR-03...
  • Page 106 Notes TASCAM DR-03...
  • Page 107 Notes TASCAM DR-03...
  • Page 108 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 DR-03 www.tascam.jp www.tascam.com www.tascam.com www.teacmexico.net www.tascam.co.uk www.tascam.de...

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