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- Page 1 » D01019610A DR-1 Portable Digital Recorder OWNER'S MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
... 20 Selecting the input source ... 20 Setting the INT/MIC1 input functions Display of input functions on the Record Screen TASCAM DR-1 Adjusting the built-in microphone angle Adjusting the input levels of microphones About recording modes Ordinary recording Overdubbing... -
Page 3: 1-Introduction
If you have any questions, please contact us (see the last page of this manual for contact information). Notes about this manual Font use conventions Controls, keys and other parts on the DR-1 are written • like this: MENU Messages shown on the display are written like this: •... -
Page 4: 2-Preparation
” screen also appears FORMAT ERROR if you install an SD card that was formatted by a device other than the DR-1. Reformat the card to use it with this unit. • The following pop-up screen appears if a system file... -
Page 5: Powering The Unit
You can charge the battery by connecting Installing the battery Slide the battery case cover on the back of the unit to open it, and insert the DR-1 battery that was included in the box. Charging the battery Charging with a computer Open the cover on the left side panel, and use the included USB cable to connect the unit’s USB port to... -
Page 6: Turning The Power On And Off
If the unit is operating abnormally, push the end of a paperclip or similar item into this hole to press a button inside the unit. This turns the power OFF and resets the DR-1’s system. TASCAM DR-1 To turn the power OFF, press and hold the POWER ”... -
Page 7: 3-Part Names And Functions
Briefly press this key to turn the speed control that is set on the Playback Control Screen (VSA and/or SPEED) ON and OFF. When ON, the icon appears at the top of the Home Screen as light letters on a dark background. ) Screen. When the TASCAM DR-1... - Page 8 When a setting screen is open, use the Wheel to change the setting of the selected item. When the Home Screen is open, use the wheel to adjust the file playback position. TASCAM DR-1 STOP/HOME key Press this key to stop recording and playback or to end recording standby.
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Page 9: Right Side Panel
” appears on the screen and these keys have no effect. Left side panel DC IN 5V jack Connect a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adapter (purchased separately) to this jack. SD card slot Insert an SD card into this slot. (See “About SD cards”... -
Page 10: Front Panel
If the unit is operating abnormally, push the end of a paperclip or similar item into this hole to press the system reset button inside the unit. This turns the power OFF and resets the DR-1’s system. CAUTION Do not press the reset button if the unit is functioning properly. -
Page 11: 4-Screen Overview
When is set to , the input signal is MONITOR not mixed in. If the input level exceeds the maximum allowable level, a dot is lit at the right end of the level meter. TASCAM DR-1... -
Page 12: Record Screen
The remaining recording time appears in hours: minutes: seconds. Record level meter The input signal level of the selected input appears as separate L and R channels. TASCAM DR-1 Input monitor setting status This shows the on the Input Setting Screen. When MONITOR light letters on a dark background. -
Page 13: Setting Screens
“setting screens” in this manual. Access method Press the open the Menu Screen and select the desired setting screen Press the Press and hold the Press and hold the CONTROL TASCAM DR-1 key to MENU SETTING... -
Page 14: Operation Basics
¥/π 5 Press to return to the Home Screen. STOP/HOME TASCAM DR-1 keys ≤ ≤ When a setting screen is open, moves the cursor (part highlighted in inverse) to the right within the screen. -
Page 15: 5-Making Connections
Disconnecting from a computer To end the USB connection, first follow the procedures for your computer to disconnect the DR-1 and then remove the USB cable. The DR-1 automatically restarts. See the computer manual for how to close the connection on the computer. -
Page 16: Connecting Mics And Other Audio Devices
The level control and filter functions cannot be used on the input signal from this jack. NOTE • The DR-1 does not have any controls to adjust the input level of the LINE IN Audio device or other external sound source... -
Page 17: 6-Copying Tracks From A Computer
SD card slot or by using a card reader. You can use more than one SD card with the DR-1. Make certain that you format additional cards by inserting them in the DR-1 and following the instructions about formatting (see Formatting the SD card on page 36.) -
Page 18: 7-Playback
7–Playback When the Home Screen is displayed, use the keys to operate the DR-1 as you would with ≤ an ordinary CD player or other audio device. Use the wheel to change the playback position. Starting and stopping playback Play a track When playback is stopped, press the key to start playback. -
Page 19: 8-Recording
NOTE For the same file size, the possible recording time differs depending on the file type selected. Furthermore, if the possible recording time is 24 hours or more, this will be displayed as 23:59:59. TASCAM DR-1... -
Page 20: Selecting The Input Source
Loud sounds and quiet sounds are both adjusted to the same level. . The factory Set it to LMT to have the DR-1 automatically limit the input if the input gain so that input level of loud sounds are reduced to HIGH prevent distortion. -
Page 21: Display Of Input Functions On The Record Screen
AUTO indicator to the right of the display PEAK as the input INT/MIC1 MIC 1 item to GAIN HIGH is selected as the input source, adjust key to end recording standby. INPUT volume, try changing PEAK indicator lights, TASCAM DR-1... -
Page 22: About Recording Modes
ON or OFF. For ordinary recording, select OFF and continue to step 2. TASCAM DR-1 Even when overdubbing a new file is created automatically. The audio file that is played back is not overwritten. -
Page 23: Overdubbing
Input SETTING item and MONITOR key. ¥/π to return to the Home Screen. from the overdubbing key to start overdubbing. REC/PAUSE key lights REC/PAUSE key or directly STOP REC/PAUSE Format ” appears and operation is prevented. TASCAM DR-1... -
Page 24: 9-Playback Area And Playlist
BROWSE the Browse Screen. 2 Select the desired folder. For an explanation of how to use the Browse Screen, see “Screen navigation” on page 27. TASCAM DR-1 keys µ ≤ On the Browse Screen, regardless of the playback area setting, you can select any file on the card that you want. -
Page 25: Selecting A File To Set The Playback Area
NOTE For an explanation of how to use the Browse Screen and how to select tracks, see “Screen navigation” on page 27. to open the following pop-up window. key. ¥/π and press the key. ¥/π TASCAM DR-1... -
Page 26: Editing The Playlist
3 Press the key to complete the move and ¥/π return to the ordinary Playlist Screen. TASCAM DR-1 PLAY Play the file and return to the Home Screen. ALL CLR A confirmation message appears to confirm that you want to remove all the files from the playlist. -
Page 27: 10-Browse Screen
On the Browse Screen, you can view the contents of the Music Folder, which contains the audio files on the SD card that you can use with the DR-1. On this screen, you can also play and erase selected audio files, create folders, add tracks to the playlist and so on. -
Page 28: File Operations
Use the wheel to select the item you want from the list to the right and press the key to execute it. ¥/π TASCAM DR-1 PLAY Plays the file. The display returns to the Home Screen. If the playback area is set to FOLDER area becomes the folder that contains the playing file. -
Page 29: 11-Special Playback Control Functions
11–Special Playback Control Functions Not only can you use the DR-1 to change the tempo of track playback, you can even do this without changing the pitch. You can also change the playback pitch of a track without changing the tempo. -
Page 30: Reducing Vocal And Solo Instrument Sounds
PART CANCEL the wheel to select the PART CANCEL the Part Cancel Screen, which has three items. TASCAM DR-1 CANCEL Set the CANCEL item to ON to turn the part cancel function ON (the factory setting is OFF) . The appears as light letters on a dark background on the Home Screen. -
Page 31: 12-Loop, Repeat And Single Playback
(or you press the By following the instructions in this chapter, however, you can also make the DR-1 loop a section of a track that you choose, repeat the entire sequence of tracks in the current playback area, play a single track repeatedly or play a single track once and stop. -
Page 32: 13-Using The Effects
13–Using the Effects The DR-1 has built-in effects that can be applied to the input signal during recording and practice. Turning the effect ON and OFF Briefly press the key to turn the effects EFFECT ON and OFF. When ON, the effect last set on the... -
Page 33: 14-Using The Metronome
The DR-1 has a built-in metronome that outputs its sound from the jack. /LINE OUT Setting the metronome To use the metronome, press the MENU the Menu Screen. Select the METRONOME press the key. ¥/π You can set the items shown on the right on the Metronome Screen. -
Page 34: 15-Using The Tuner
15–Using the Tuner The DR-1 has a built-in tuner. By using a mic to input the sound of an instrument, you can use the tuning meter on the display to tune that instrument accurately. In addition, you can output a tuner sound... -
Page 35: 16-System Settings And Formatting
Adjust the display contrast CONTRAST Options: 1–20 (factory setting: 12) Adjust the backlight brightness DIMMER Options: HIGH (no backlight) 10 min (factory 5 sec key to ¥/π to adjust the display contrast. to adjust the backlight brightness. (factory setting), TASCAM DR-1... -
Page 36: Formatting The Sd Card
QUICK FORMAT FULL FORMAT all music files on the card and automatically creates new “MUSIC” and “UTILITY” folders as well as the “dr-1.sys” file that is necessary to use the SD card with the DR-1. Using QUICK FORMAT Use the... -
Page 37: 17-Viewing File Information
MEMORY inserted SD card. System information page page shows information about the SYSTEM DR-1’s system settings and firmware version. 17–Viewing File Information File information page ( Shows information about the currently playing file. Memory information page ( Shows the use status of the currently inserted SD card key. -
Page 38: 18-Effects Preset List
Emphasizes high frequencies and makes the edges of sounds clearer. Emphasis Creates a chorus-like effect through detuning. Detune Shifts the sound left and right automatically in the stereo field. AutoPan Reduces the fidelity of the sound. Lo-Fi TASCAM DR-1 Effect... -
Page 39: 19-Messages
Change Card Writing to the card timed out. Write Timeout Backup files on the card to your computer, and format the card using the DR-1. Erase unnecessary files or move them to your computer to make open space. Card Full The file is larger than the designated size or the recording time exceeds 24 hours. - Page 40 Device Error Writing Failed Sys Rom Err If any of these errors occur, turn the DR-1 power OFF and restart the unit. FX Init Err If the error message continues to appear, contact a TEAC Repair Center. System Err 50...
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Page 41: 20-Specifications
70 (W) x 27 (H) x 135.3 (D) (mm) 2.8 (W) x 1.1 (H) x 5.3 (D) (inches) Weight 208 g (including battery) AC adapter (PS-P520), BP-L2 lithium ion battery, accessory kit (tripod, tripod adapter, microphone stand adapter) TASCAM DR-1... -
Page 42: Computer Requirements
20–Specifications Computer requirements Recomended USB host controller Dimensions 70.0 mm TASCAM DR-1 Windows Pentium 300 MHz or faster 128 MB or more memory USB port (USB 2.0 recommended, 500 mA bus power required) Macintosh Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 266 MHz or faster 64 MB or more memory USB port (USB 2.0 recommended, 500 mA bus... - Page 43 Campesinos No. 184, Colonia Granjes Esmeralda, Delegacion Iztapalapa CP 09810, Mexico DF TEAC UK LIMITED Phone: +44-8451-302511 Unit 19 & 20, The Courtyards Hatters Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire. WD18 8TE, U.K. TEAC EUROPE GmbH Phone: +49-611-71580 Bahnstrasse 12, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany » DR-1 www.tascam.com www.tascam.com www.tascam.com www.tascam.com www.tascam.co.uk www.tascam.de Printed in China...