Tascam DR-10L Pro Owner's Manual

32-bit float field recorder and lavalier mic
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D01419820A
DR-10L Pro
32-Bit Float Field Recorder and Lavalier Mic
OWNER'S MANUAL
V1.00

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  • Page 1 D01419820A DR-10L Pro 32-Bit Float Field Recorder and Lavalier Mic OWNER'S MANUAL V1.00...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Precautions for placement and use ..........4 Setting the battery type ..............27 1 - 9 About TASCAM customer support service .........5 Setting the built-in clock ..............28 Initializing settings ................28 2 - Names and functions of parts ............6 2 - 1 Front ....................6...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    TM-10L pin (lavalier) mic included or other distribution channels), streaming applications (via Internet, o The DR-10L Pro CONNECT remote control app can be used to control intranets and/or other networks), other content distribution systems and monitor up to 5 of these recorders if they have AK-BT1 Bluetooth®...
  • Page 4: Accessories Sold Separately

    TASCAM website. You can also contact TASCAM smartphones and tablets. customer support service for information. TASCAM website * The DR-10L Pro CONNECT remote control app can be used to simulta- neously control and monitor up to 5 of these recorders. DR-10L Pro https://tascam.jp/int/product/dr-10l_pro/docs...
  • Page 5: About Tascam Customer Support Service

    TASCAM products are supported and warrantied only in their country/ region of purchase. To receive support after purchase, on the TASCAM Distributors list page of the TEAC Global Site (https://teac-global.com/), search for the local company or representative for the region where you purchased the product and contact that organization.
  • Page 6: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Press this when the Menu Screen is open to show the next menu item. o When a setting item is shown, press this to move the cursor right. o When inputting file names, use this to select characters. TASCAM DR-10L Pro V1.00...
  • Page 7: Sides

    Input jack (1/8” (3.5mm) mini TRS (with screw lock)) This is for connecting an AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter (sold separately). This is an input for connecting a mic with a 3.5mm plug. (Tip: MIC (BIAS), Ring: Open, Sleeve: GND) Cover lock Connector cover TASCAM DR-10L Pro V1.00...
  • Page 8: Preparation

    ALKALINE when shipped new from the factory. See “Setting the battery type” on page 27 for procedures to change settings. CAUTION o AAA manganese dry cell batteries cannot be used with this unit. o This unit cannot recharge AAA Ni-MH batteries. Use a commercially-available recharger. TASCAM DR-10L Pro V1.00...
  • Page 9: Connecting The Microphone

    Be certain that the microSD card is not being accessed before removing it. NOTE The following will appear on the display if the microSD card is removed while the power is on. TASCAM DR-10L Pro V1.00...
  • Page 10: Turning The Unit On And Off

    NOTE When using USB bus power, the display will not become unlit. The unit will start up and TASCAM (the Startup Screen) will appear. Instead, the following screen will appear. The Home Screen will appear after the unit starts up. (see “Home Screen”...
  • Page 11: Setting The Date And Time

    Press the 7’9 [ENTER] button. When “Make System File?” is shown, press the 7’9 [ENTER] button. When “Are You Sure?” is shown, press the 7’9 [ENTER] button. This will start formatting. After formatting completes, the following screen will appear. TASCAM DR-10L Pro V1.00...
  • Page 12: Connecting Monitoring Equipment

    9 for information about inserting microSD cards. Headphones V CAUTION While wearing headphones, do not connect or disconnect them or turn the unit on or off. Doing so might cause sudden loud noises, which could harm hearing. TASCAM DR-10L Pro V1.00...
  • Page 13: Installing An Ak-Bt1 Bluetooth Adapter (Sold Separately)

    Connector cover AK-BT1 Insert the connector toward the unit’s display. Reattach the cover in its original position. See “Remote control functions” on page 32 and “Timecode functions” on page 35 for Bluetooth connection and use procedures. TASCAM DR-10L Pro V1.00...
  • Page 14: Screen Overview

    FILE” will be shown. If a microSD card is not loaded, “NO CARD” will be shown. ** When the Home Screen is open, the file name, including the file format (extension), will scroll once and be shown. *** To switch to timecode display, press and hold the 7’9 [ENTER] button. TASCAM DR-10L Pro V1.00...
  • Page 15: Menu Screen

    Use the . [j] and / [k] buttons to change the setting value/item. Press the 7’9 [ENTER] button to confirm the setting and return to the Menu Screen. Repeat steps 2 to 4 as necessary to set each item. TASCAM DR-10L Pro V1.00...
  • Page 16: Recording And Playing Files

    When the unit is off, slide and hold the ¤?o−0 REC switch toward Characters set by user File format 0REC for about one second until TASCAM (the startup screen) appears and recording starts. YYMMDD_0001.wav File number Example with factory default settings...
  • Page 17: Checking The Available Recording Time

    During playback, press and hold the / [k] button to start searching forward. Continue pressing and holding the / [k] button to acceler- ate the search speed. Release the / [k] button to resume playback. NOTE While searching, gg or tt will be shown. TASCAM DR-10L Pro V1.00...
  • Page 18: Adjusting The Headphone Output Volume

    Minimum value: 0 Maximum value: 30 This is set to 8 when shipped new from the factory. NOTE The volume is shown on the display. The screen will return to normal 1 second after button operation. Large Small TASCAM DR-10L Pro V1.00...
  • Page 19: File Operations

    Files can also be deleted by connecting a computer by USB to this unit and accessing the microSD card loaded in it. See “Connecting with a computer using USB” on page 31 for details about connecting computers. TASCAM DR-10L Pro V1.00...
  • Page 20: Various Settings

    When this happens, “AUTO LVL Cancel” will appear in a pop-up message for about one second. To use the auto level function, after setting the 01: REC LEVEL item, set the 04: AUTO LEVEL item to ON again. TASCAM DR-10L Pro V1.00...
  • Page 21: Setting The Limiter

    When this happens, “AUTO LVL Cancel” will appear in a pop-up message for about one second. To use the auto level function, after setting the 01: REC LEVEL item, set the 04: AUTO LEVEL item to ON again. TASCAM DR-10L Pro V1.00...
  • Page 22: Setting The Phase

    The 44.1kHz/48kHz sampling frequency and MONO (mono)/POLY (stereo) recording file type settings will be applied to audio files recorded in MP3 format. Stereo files, however, will have the same data on both left and right channels. TASCAM DR-10L Pro V1.00...
  • Page 23: Setting The Wav Recording File Type

    Use the . [j] and / [k] buttons to select the setting item, and press the 7’9 [ENTER] button. and press the 7’9 [ENTER] button. Use the . [j] and / [k] buttons to select the setting item, and press the 7’9 [ENTER] button. TASCAM DR-10L Pro V1.00...
  • Page 24: Setting The Quantization Bit Depth

    The UNIT NAME must be set in advance using the dedicated control app. See the manual for the dedicated control app for setting procedures. If the UNIT NAME has not been set, “DR-10LPro” will be used for file names. TASCAM DR-10L Pro V1.00...
  • Page 25: Setting Text

    DR0001 [DR0001_0001.wav] The factory default setting is WAV format. 2nd unit DR0002 [DR0002_0001.wav] See “Setting the recording file format” on page 22 for procedures to 3rd unit DR0003 [DR0003_0001.wav] change recording format. 10th unit DR0010 [DR0010_0001.wav] TASCAM DR-10L Pro V1.00...
  • Page 26: General Settings

    NOTE When using USB bus power, the display will not become unlit. Instead, the following screen will appear. If the USB cable is disconnected, the unit power will turn off and the display will become unlit. TASCAM DR-10L Pro V1.00...
  • Page 27: Formatting The Sd Card

    A screen encouraging formatting will appear if a microSD card that is new or has been formatted by a different device is inserted. Refer to “If “Format Error” is shown” and “If “File Not Found” is shown” when formatting. TASCAM DR-10L Pro V1.00...
  • Page 28: Setting The Built-In Clock

    Menu Screen. NOTE o The cursor cannot be moved back to a previous item (from right to left). o Pressing the HOME button before completing the setting will cancel the changes and return to the Menu Screen. TASCAM DR-10L Pro V1.00...
  • Page 29: Menu Item List

    This deletes the file currently shown on the display. NOTE The dedicated control app can be used during recording to change settings for items with in the “While recording (remote operation)” column. See the manual for the dedicated control app for operation procedures. TASCAM DR-10L Pro V1.00...
  • Page 30: Mark Functions

    Use the . [j] and / [k] buttons to select the setting item, and press the 7’9 [ENTER] button. The dedicated control app can be used to add manual marks at desired locations. See the manual of the dedicated control app for operation procedures. TASCAM DR-10L Pro V1.00...
  • Page 31: Connecting With A Computer Using Usb

    Switching to USB mass storage mode When the Home Screen is open, press the MENU button to open the Menu Screen. Use the . [j] and / [k] buttons to select 24: CARD READER, and press the 7’9 [ENTER] button. TASCAM DR-10L Pro V1.00...
  • Page 32: Remote Control Functions

    DR-10L Pro CONNECT can simultaneously control up to 5 DR-10L Pro Enable Bluetooth connection on the smartphone or tablet. units. DR-10L Pro CONNECT can also retain information for up to 99 DR-10L CAUTION Pro units. o Do not execute pairing from the Bluetooth device list screen of an iOS/iPadOS or Android device.
  • Page 33 Set the DR-10L Pro UNIT NAME (“TEST2”) as the unit name in the app. o If a UNIT NAME has been set on the DR-10L Pro unit but not in the app, the UNIT NAME set on the unit will be added to the app settings.
  • Page 34 When the unit is showing a menu or loading setting data, the display for the corresponding unit in the dedicated control app will also show that setting data is being loaded. TASCAM DR-10L Pro V1.00...
  • Page 35: Timecode Functions

    After switching, it will search for a supported Atomos product. Use the . [j] and / [k] buttons to select OFF, and press the 7’9 [ENTER] button. When the unit’s timecode function is turned off, it will automatically end pairing with supported Atomos products. TASCAM DR-10L Pro V1.00...
  • Page 36: Pairing With A Different Supported Atomos Product

    Free running will use the clock position of this unit. the Menu Screen. Connect with the DR-10L Pro CONNECT dedicated control app. (see “Connecting with the dedicated control app” on page 32) Use the . [j] and / [k] buttons to select 26: TC FORGET, and press the 7’9 [ENTER] button.
  • Page 37: Messages

    Format Error frequently, please contact the store where you with it. Writing Failed purchased this unit or TASCAM customer support Change the microSD card or press the 7’9 Sys Rom Err service. [ENTER] button while this message is being shown System Err -- to format the card.
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    If you are having trouble with the operation of this unit, please check the following before seeking repair. If these measures do not solve the problem, please contact the store where you bought the unit or TASCAM customer support service.
  • Page 39: Specifications

    Measurement conditions were in accordance with JEITA CP-2905. o The continuous battery operation times may vary from the values shown depending on the recording media being used. o When using device with a headphone connected,the battery life will be reduced. TASCAM DR-10L Pro V1.00...
  • Page 40: Recording Times When Using Microsd Cards

    0 – 40ºC o Illustrations in this manual might differ in part from the actual product. o Specifications and external appearance might be changed without notification to improve the product. 15 - 5 Dimensional drawings 53mm 21.4mm TASCAM DR-10L Pro V1.00...
  • Page 41 TEAC CORPORATION https://tascam.jp/jp/ Phone: +81-42-356-9143 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530 Japan TEAC AMERICA, INC. https://tascam.com/us/ Phone: +1-323-726-0303 10410 Pioneer Blvd., Unit #1, Santa Fe Springs, California 90670, U.S.A TEAC UK Ltd. https://www.tascam.eu/en/ Phone: +44-1923-797205 Luminous House, 300 South Row, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 2FR, United Kingdom TEAC EUROPE GmbH https://www.tascam.eu/de/...

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