1-Introduction; Features - Tascam DR-05 Reference Manual

1–Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM
DR-05 Linear PCM Recorder. Please read this
Owner's Manual carefully in order to maximize
your use of all the unit's features. We hope that
you will enjoy using this recorder for many years
to come.
After you have finished reading this manual, please
keep it in a safe place for future reference.
You can also download the Reference Manual from the
TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).

Features

• Compact audio recorder that uses microSD/
microSDHC cards as recording media
• Omnidirectional stereo microphones allow high-
quality stereo recording
• 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit, linear PCM (WAV format)
recording possible
• Compatible with WAV files in BWF format
• 32–320 kbps MP3 format recording possible
(compatible with ID3 tag v2.4)
• Overdubbing allows playback and input signals to
be mixed and recorded together as a new file
• Built-in 0.3 W monaural output speaker
• Built-in effect (reverb) can be used during recording
and playback
• Auto-record function starts recording automatically
when a set sound input level is detected
• Automatic tone insertion function convenient for
synchronizing with video files when editing
• Can start recording a new file automatically when a
maximum file size set in advance is reached without
interrupting recording
• A QUICK button is available for easy access to
various functions
• Track incrementing function allows a recording to
be split by creating a new file when desired
• Pre-recording (PRE REC) function allows the unit to
record the 2 seconds of sound before recording is
activated
• Peak reduction function is available to reduce the
level automatically in case of excessively large
input.
• Automatic level control is available to increase or
decrease the recording volume when the input
sound is too small or too large, respectively.
• Limiter function automatically reduces the level
suitably in particular portions where the input level
is too high
• Low cut filter conveniently reduces low-frequency
noise
• VSA function can change the playback speed in the
range from 0.5 to 1.5 times (in 0.1 increments) the
normal speed without changing pitch
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• Repeat playback and IN-OUT loop playback
functions
PB CONT button is available to show settings
•
screens for playback speed control and IN-OUT loop
• Tuner function to tune musical instruments
• Self-timer function to start recording after a set
period of time.
• Jump back and play function allows the last several
seconds of the currently played file to be replayed
again by simply pressing a button
• REC DELAY function can be used to avoid recording
the sound of pressing the RECORD button
• Playlist function
• DIVIDE function allows files to be split where
desired (only for WAV files)
• MARK function convenient for moving to specific
locations
• Equalizers function for playback, and level
alignment function to enhance the perceived
overall sound pressure
• File name format can be set to use a user-defined
word or the date
• Resume function to memorize the playback
position before the unit is turned off.
• 3.5mm (1/8") jack for external stereo microphone
input (provides plug-in power) or external stereo
line input
• 3.5mm (1/8") line/headphones output jack
• 128 x 64 pixel LCD with backlight
• Mini-B type USB 2.0 port
• Operates on 2 AA batteries, an AC adaptor (sold
separately: TASCAM PS- P520E), or USB bus power
• Tripod attachment screw-hole built into unit
• USB cable included