Tascam DR-08 Owner's Manual

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D01104620A
DR-08
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 D01104620A DR-08 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 11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the or installed batteries), they should not be exposed to manufacturer. sunshine, fire or excessive heat. 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 3 W h e n th r ow i n g u s e d b a t te r i e s away, fo ll ow th e • before inserting new batteries. disposal instructions indicated on the batteries and the local disposal laws. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 4 T E AC C O R P O R AT I O N fo r compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Setting the microphone to record nearby sounds 39 SETUP menu ............27 Swapping the left-right channels of the built-in Menu operation basics ..........28 microphone pair ............40 Microphone position detection ......41 3 – Preparations .........30 Using the stand ............42 TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 7 ............73 Manually starting a new file during recording ..58 Playlist............... 74 Using timer recording .......... 59 Adding files to the Playlist........75 Recording the moment before pushing REC Editing the Playlist ..........76 (PRE REC) ............61 TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 8 Using the stealth mode ........92 Setting the contrast ..........93 Reformatting the microSD card ......94 Initializing unit settings ..........97 Viewing unit, card and file information ....98 9 – Messages ..........100 10 – Troubleshooting .......104 TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 9: Quick Start Guide

    HIGH the recording. Moreover, when recording music, setting the recording level manually 2 Turn the power ON. Slide the HOLD could improve the recording quality even switch on the left side of the unit toward TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 10 Â If you have multiple recordings, use the the equipment to the / jack on the LINE OUT ¯ keys to select the file that you want to left side of the unit. playback. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 11: Introduction

    Thank you very much for purchasing the Open and rotated for recording meetings and • other situations where sound comes from TASCAM DR-08 Linear PCM Recorder. We hope multiple directions. that you will enjoy using this recorder for many Built-in speaker years to come.
  • Page 12: Product Components

    Playlist function allows files to be added to a • materials for shipping at a future date. list for playback Please contact the store where you purchased this unit or TASCAM if any of these accessories are missing or have been damaged during transportation. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 13: Conventions Used In This Manual

    Intellectual property rights other equipment are indicated in a bold font like this: key. HOME TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, • Characters that appear on the display are shown • registered in the U.S. and other countries. like this: microSDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, •...
  • Page 14 MPEG Layer-3 compliant content created or information. TEAC Corporation disclaims with this product in revenue-generating any warranty that any use of such data and/or...
  • Page 15: About Microsd Cards

    Under no circumstances the following precautions when handling them. will TEAC Corporation be responsible for the Do not leave them in extremely hot or cold • consequences of any illegal copying performed places.
  • Page 16: Precautions For Placement

    Extremely cold places • clean the unit with a chemically treated cloth or Places with bad ventilation or high humidity • substances such as benzene, thinner and alcohol because they might cause damage to the surface of the unit. TASCAM DR-08...
  • 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 screen, press to move FILE/FOLDER up a level. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 18 (The functions are shown at the if the recording level setting switch is set to bottom of the screen.) . The indicator blinks when in MANUAL recording standby. Press when in recording standby to start recording. Press and hold TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 19 Function menu. Press when the Function menu is open to open the 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. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 20: Left Side Panel

    /HOLD switch Turn the power ON/OFF. Set the switch to the position to activate the hold function, HOLD which prevents accidental operation. When set to , none of the keys can be used. HOLD TASCAM DR-08...
  • 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-08...
  • Page 22: Bottom Panel

    OFF in the unit settings. Battery compartment cover Battery compartment Put 2 AAA batteries into this compartment to power the unit. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 23: Home Screen

    : PCM format the number of bars ( ). When there are no bars, and the icon blinks, the : MP3 format batteries are almost dead and the unit’s power will automatically change to off soon. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 24  Searching forward function is ON or OFF and the playback Ô Searching backward speed setting. ¯ Skipping to the start of the next file  Skipping to the start of the current or previous file TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 25 : Playback area set to ALL file This shows the elapsed time of the file being played (hours: minutes: seconds). : Playback area set to FOLDER : Playback area set to PLAYLIST Repeat playback A (starting) and B (ending) point status TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 26: Recording Screen

    ENCODING toring system is connected. Level meters This shows the input sound levels. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 27: Menu Structure

    SPLIT FILE icon appears. Delete files. DELETE FILE Menu structure SETUP menu Press the key to open the FUNCTION FUNCTION menu, and press the key to open the SETUP menu. Their menu items are as follows. SETUP FUNCTION menu TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 28: Menu Operation Basics

    FUNCTION Make settings related to timer to return to the Home Screen. TIMER recording. Opens the menu. When Turn the built-in speaker ON/OFF. SETUP SPEAKER SETUP key menu is open, press to SETUP return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 29 : Set the current position to A point. When, the Home Screen is open, A point HOME key press to return to the previous : Set the current position to B point. B point screen. : Turn the selected function on and off. ON/OFF TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 30: Preparations

    The included alkaline batteries are provided to to the +/– indications. allow confirmation of the unit’s operation, and are short-lived. Using USB bus power Connect this unit and a computer using the included USB cable as shown in the illustration. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 31: Turning The Power On And Off

    USB. amplifiers connected to the unit. 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. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 32: Turning The Power On

    . When the following shutdown appears, release the switch. The screen appears, release the switch. TASCAM DR-08 unit starts up and the Home Screen opens. After the unit completes shutting down, the unit’s power is set to off.
  • Page 33: Inserting And Removing Microsd Cards

    2 Insert the microSD card in the direction of Ejecting a card the illustration until it clicks into place. 1 Open the microSD card slot cover. 2 Push the microSD card gently, and it will come out of the unit slightly and can be pulled out. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 34: Preparing A Microsd Card For Use

    USB bus power. has been inserted, the following pop-up You can also format the card at any time with this message appears. unit. (See “Reformatting the microSD card” on page 94.) TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 35: Setting The Date And Time

    Use the keys to set each item. 4 Use the keys to select the – – DATE/TIME item. 7 Press the key to confirm the date and time setting that the unit stores and uses. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 36: Using The Built-In Speaker To Monitor Playback

    USB bus power. When using batteries, we recommend that you replace them before they are completely dead. 3 Press the ) key to open the ¯ Enter setting screen. SPEAKER 4 Use the keys to set it to – TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 37 SPEAKER 6 When you have finished making the setting, press the key to return to the Home HOME Screen. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 38: Connecting Monitoring Equipment

    This unit’s built-in microphones can be adjusted, allowing the angles of the microphones to be changed. By changing the position of the built- in stereo microphone according to recording conditions, the unit can be set to record in wide TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 39: Setting The Mics To Capture Localized Sound

    Set this way, recording is possible in a relatively Setting the microphone to record nearby narrow field and is useful for interviews and sounds similar situations. Spread the two microphones to the left and to the right and then rotate them. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 40: Swapping The Left-Right Channels Of The Built-In Microphone Pair

    When the microphone pair is open, the left microphone should be set to the left channel and the right microphone should be set to the right channel. When the microphone pair is closed, the TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 41: Microphone Position Detection

    If only the right microphone is opened or closed, it does not appear. 7 Press the ) to confirm the setting ¯ Enter and temporarily show the setting, and then return to the setting screen. LR SWAP TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 42: Using The Stand

    SWAP setting from the SYSTEM menu to switch the setting (see the previous page). Using the stand The folding stand included on the bottom panel of this unit can be used to raise the top of the unit slightly when placed on a flat surface. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 43: Recording

    ¯ Enter menu screen. NOTE 4 Use the keys to select the – ENCODING • PCM formats allow recording at higher quality item. than MP3 formats. • MP3 formats allow recording for a longer time than PCM formats. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 44 – MP3, 160 kbps, monaural MP3/160/MO (encoding format) to one of the following. MP3, 96 kbps, monaural MP3/96/MO (The default value is PCM16/44/ST MP3, 64 kbps, monaural MP3/64/MO MP3, 32 kbps, monaural MP3/32/MO TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 45: Setting The Built-In Stereo Microphone For Input

    Setting the built-in stereo microphone for input The input source for this unit can be set to the built-in stereo microphone, external microphone input or external device input. When nothing is connected to the jack on the right MIC/EXT. IN TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 46 EXT. setting screen. INPUT 8 When you have finished making the setting, press the key to return to the Home HOME Screen. 6 Use the keys to select one of the following. – (The default value is LINE TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 47: Reducing Low-Frequency Noise When Recording

    5 Press the ) key to open the 1 Press the key to open the SETUP ¯ Enter SETUP menu screen. setting screen. 2 Use the keys to select the menu item. – TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 48: Setting The Recording Quality When Recording (Rec Eq)

    1 Press the key to open the SETUP SETUP setting and show a pop-up with the setting menu screen. briefly, and then return to the LOW CUT 2 Use the keys to select the menu item. – menu screen. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 49 7 Press the ) key to confirm the ¯ 5 Press the ) key to open the Enter ¯ Enter setting and show a pop-up with the setting setting screen. briefly, and then return to the menu REC EQ screen. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 50: Automatically Starting And Pausing Recording

    SETUP SETUP menu screen. 5 Press the ) key to open the ¯ Enter AUTO 2 Use the keys to select the menu item. – menu screen. 6 Use the keys to select the item. – ON/OFF TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 51 THRESHOLD briefly, and then return to the AUTO REC 13 Set the level at which recording starts and screen ON/OFF pauses ( ). A ¶ icon THRESHOLD LEVEL TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 52: Set The Folder Where Recorded Files Are Saved

    1 Press the key to open the FUNCTION FUNC- briefly, and then return to the menu screen. THRESHOLD TION setting screen. 2 Use the keys to select the – FILE/FOLDER menu item. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 53: Creating New Folders

    Use folders to organize selected folder. recording sessions and categorize music tracks, for example. 1 Press the key to open the FUNCTION FUNC- menu screen. TION 2 Use the keys to select the – FILE/FOLDER menu item. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 54: Placement And Connections

    Placement and connections Recording with the built-in microphone 5 Press the ) key to open the ¯ Next Point the microphone toward the sound source and following pop-up message. put it in a stable place where vibration is minimal. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 55: Recording With An External Microphone

    EXT.INPUT EXT. are talking. . (See “Setting external input” on INPUT LINE page 45.) When the volume of the sound you are recording is loud, set the switch to When the recording sounds distant or quiet TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 56: Setting The Recording Level Manually

    If you recording standby. The recording indicator want to adjust the level or record while monitor- blinks and the recording screen appears. ing the sounds, connect headphones to the unit’s TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 57: Recording

    If the REC LEVEL switch is set to LOW or HIGH, press- ing the REC key once starts recording immediately without putting the unit into recording standby. You can check the current recording setting at the top of the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 58: Starting A New File While Continuing To Record

    • Recording times are different for the same file recording in a new file and stops recording the size depending on the file format. In addition, if current file. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 59: Using Timer Recording

    6 Use the keys to set the timer operation to – one of the following options. Timer OFF 3 Press the ) key to open the ¯ Enter TIM- ONCE Record only once menu screen. DAILY Record every day TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 60 ) key to return to the  Back menu screen. TIMER 9 Use the keys to select the 12 Press the key to confirm the setting – START/END menu item. and open a pop-up briefly and return to the setting screen. START/END TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 61: Recording The Moment Before Pushing Rec (Pre Rec)

    The following pop-up message appears if you try to use the keys on the unit. By using this in combination with the AUTO REC function, you can record events without losing the beginnings of sounds. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 62: Recording Formats And Times

    1:33 3:06 6:12 PCM24/48/ST 1:02 2:04 4:08 8:16 PCM16/48/ST 1:33 3:06 6:12 12:24 PCM24/44/ST 1:07 2:15 4:30 9:00 PCM16/44/ST 1:41 3:22 6:44 13:28 PCM16/44/MO 3:22 6:44 13:28 26:56 MP3/320/ST 7:27 14:54 29:48 59:36 MP3/192/ST 12:25 24:50 49:40 99:20 TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 63: File And Folder Operations (File/Folder Screen)

    When a folder is selected, press the ¯ • Next 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. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 64: Icons Shown On The File/Folder Screen

    SOUND folder SOUND On the root level screen, the folder is File operations SOUND shown as the top level. You can add files to the Playlist and delete them New folder New Folder from the card. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 65 You cannot erase write-protected files and files that ADD TO LIST this unit does not recognize. Adds the selected file to the Playlist. (See “Playlist” on page 74.) DELETE Opens a pop-up message where you can confirm whether you want to delete the selected file. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 66: Folder Operations

    ) key to open a ¯ Next saving new recorded files, they are saved in the pop-up message where you can confirm whether folder that contains the currently selected file. you want to create a new folder. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 67: Splitting Files

    – SPLIT FILE menu item. 8 Press the ) key to split the file and ¯ return to the Home Screen. 5 Press the ) key to open the ¯ Enter screen. SPLIT FILE TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 68: Erasing Files

    – DELETE FILE menu item. After being split, the “_a” file is selected. CAUTION • MP3 files cannot be split. • If the open capacity on the microSD card is low, splitting might not be possible. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 69 ¯ Enter screen. LETE FILE 5 Press the ) key to erase the file and ¯ return to the Home Screen. Press the  ) key to cancel erasing the file and return to the menu screen. FUNCTION TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 70: Playback

    ¯ Enter PLAY On the Home Screen, when stopped or during menu screen. playback, press and hold the keys  ¯ 4 Use the keys to select the – to search backward or forward. JUMP BACK menu item. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 71: Adjusting The Playback Volume

    The output level is shown at the bottom of the display 7 Press the ) key to confirm the ¯ Enter setting and show a pop-up with the setting TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 72: Set The Playback And Repeat Areas

    1 Press the key to open the SETUP SETUP menu screen. 5 Press the ) key to open the 2 Use the keys to select the menu ¯ – Enter MODE PLAY setting screen. item. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 73: Using The File/Folder Screen To Set A Folder As The Playback Area

    ) key to confirm the ¯ selecting a folder on the screen Enter FILE/FOLDER setting and show a pop-up with the setting sets the selected folder as the playback area. briefly, and then return to the screen. MODE TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 74: Playlist

    You can add files to the Playlist and set it as the want to set as the playback area. playback area. Use the item in the menu to set PLAY SETUP . This sets the unit to play the MODE PLAYLIST files in the Playlist. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 75: Adding Files To The Playlist

    For details about FILE/FOLDER screen operations, see Exec. selected file to the Playlist, and close the pop- “5 – File and folder operations (FILE/FOLDER screen)” on page 63. up menu. 4 Use the keys to select a file to add to the – Playlist. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 76: Editing The Playlist

    2 Use the keys to select the – FILE/FOLDER menu item. 5 Press the ) key to open the ¯ Next PLAY- screen. LIST 6 Use the keys to select the file that you – want to edit. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 77 PLAYLIST screen. To cancel the movement, press the DELETE ) key, and return to the previous  Remove the file from the Playlist. A file that Back screen. is removed from the Playlist is not erased from TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 78: Selecting A File For Playback (Skipping)

    10 When you are finished editing, press the • When stopped at the beginning of a file, the key to return to the Home Screen. HOME ª icon is shown on the display. When a file is π paused, the icon is shown. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 79: Repeating Playback Of An Interval

    PEAT key is pressed. Â 5 Press the ) key at the point ¯ B point where you want to end repeat playback. The B (ending) point is set at the position where key is pressed. ¯ TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 80 When a different file is selected, the A and B point settings are discarded. • Setting the A and B points accurately might not be possible with an MP3 file that is VBR format. To disable the A-B repeat function, press key again. A-B repeat icon disappears. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 81: Enhancing Sound Quality During Playback

    5 Press the ) key to open the ¯ Enter PLAY environment. setting screen. 1 Press the key to open the SETUP SETUP menu screen. 2 Use the keys to select the item. – PLAY TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 82: Changing The Playback Speed

    Using this unit’s playback speed control function, you can adjust the playback speed without BASS BOOST Emphasizes low frequencies changing the pitch in a range from half speed to LOW CUT Reduces low frequencies. double speed. HIGH CUT Reduces high frequencies. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 83 ¯ ON/OFF speed function ON/OFF. When the playback speed function is ON, and the adjustment is set to a value other than 100%, an 3 Press the ) key to open the ¯ Enter PLAY setting screen. SPEED TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 84 100% in step 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-08...
  • Page 85: Connecting With A Computer

    USB. operations. CAUTION • When connected to a computer by USB and data transmission is enabled, the unit cannot be used normally. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 86: Copying Files To A Computer

    1 Click the drive named “ ” on the DR-08 computer display to show the “ ” and SOUND “ ” folders inside it. UTILTY 2 Drag-and-drop audio files from the computer to the “ ” folder. SOUND TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 87: Ending The Connection With A Computer

    The unit ignores deeper folder levels. • Since this unit can be set to play the contents of a single folder, organizing folders by musical category or artist could be convenient. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 88: Various Settings And Information Display

    – SYSTEM item. 5 Press the ) key to open the ¯ Enter AUTO setting screen. 6 Use the keys to set the time. – Options: OFF (default value—auto power off disabled), 3min, 5min, 10min, 30min TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 89: Setting The Backlight

    ) key to open the ¯ Enter SYS- 8 When you have finished making the setting, menu screen. press the key to return to the Home HOME 4 Use the keys to select the Screen. – BACKLIGHT item. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 90: Setting The Battery Type

    7 Press the ) key to confirm the ¯ Enter 1 Press the key to open the SETUP SETUP setting and show a pop-up with the setting menu screen. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 91 – Enter BATTERY TYPE setting and show a pop-up with the setting briefly, and then return to the BATTERY setting screen. 5 Press the ) key to open the ¯ Enter BAT- setting screen. TERY TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 92: Using The Stealth Mode

    3 Press the ) key to open the 7 Press the ) key to confirm the ¯ ¯ Enter SYS- Enter setting and show a pop-up with the setting menu screen. 4 Use the keys to select – STEALTH MODE TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 93: Setting The Contrast

    ) key to open the ¯ SETUP Enter CON- menu screen. setting screen. TRAST 2 Use the keys to select the menu – 6 Use the keys to set the display contrast. SYSTEM – item. Options: – (default value: TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 94: Reformatting The Microsd Card

    1 Press the key to open the SETUP SETUP menu screen. 2 Use the keys to select the menu – SYSTEM 8 When you have finished making the setting, item. press the key to return to the Home HOME Screen. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 95 ) key to open the ¯ Enter FOR- screen.. 9 When the quick formatting finishes, the menu screen reopens. FORMAT 6 Use the keys to select – QUICK 10 Press the key to return to the Home HOME Screen. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 96 ¯ 6 When full formatting finishes, the FORMAT 3 Press the ) key to open a ¯ Enter menu screen reopens. confirmation pop-up message. 7 Press the key to return to the Home HOME Screen. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 97: Initializing Unit Settings

    3 Press the ) key to open the ¯ Exec. Enter SYS- initialization. After initialization completes, menu screen. menu reappears. SYSTEM 4 Use the keys to select – INITIALIZE. 7 Press the key to return to the Home HOME Screen. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 98: Viewing Unit, Card And File Information

    ) key. ¯ Enter 3 Press the ) key to open the ¯ Enter SYS- FILE information page menu screen. • This page shows information about the 4 Use the keys to select – INFORMATION audio file being played. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 99 7 Press the key to return to the Home HOME Screen. Total number of files Total number of folders Card size Total remaining recording time Operatin system information page • This page shows information about the system firmware version. TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 100: Messages

    9 – Messages The following is a list of the pop-up messages that might appear on the DR-08 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 101 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-08 to conduct FAT formatting of cards to be FORMAT ERROR used with it.
  • Page 102 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-08...
  • Page 103 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 SYSTEM ERROR 5 SYSTEM ERROR 6 SYSTEM ERROR 7 SYSTEM ERROR 8 SYSTEM ERROR 9 TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 104: 10 - Troubleshooting

    • compatible sampling frequency. Is the gain setting too low? • If it is an MP3 file, confirm that it is of a • Is the output level of a connected external • compatible bit-rate. device too low? TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 105 Confirm that the file is not read-only (using a • computer). 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? • TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 106: 11 - Specifications

    /LINE OUT jack MIC/EXT. IN jack Connector: 1/8” (3.5-mm) stereo mini-jack Connector: 1/8” (3.5-mm) stereo mini-jack Output impedance: 200Ω When set to MIC Nominal output level: –18 dBV Input impedance: 200 kΩ Maximum output level: –2 dBV Nominal input level: TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 107: Audio Performance

    USB port (USB2.0 recommended) 20 Hz–22 kHz +1/–3 dB (48 kHz) Intel USB host controller recommended 20 Hz–32 kHz +1/–3 dB (96 kHz) Supported Operating Systems Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Mac OS X 10.2 or newer TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 108: Other Specifications

    USB bus power 56 g/1.807 oz (without batteries) Power consumption Operating temperature range 1 W (at Max.) 0–40º C/32–104ºF Battery operation time (when used continuously) Alkaline batteries About 6 hours (MP3, recording, JEITA) About 6 hours (MP3, playback, JEITA) TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 109: Dimensional Drawings

    11 – Specifications Dimensional drawings • 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 37 mm TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 110 Notes TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 111 Notes TASCAM DR-08...
  • Page 112 TEAC CANADA LTD. Phone: +1905-890-8008 Facsimile: +1905-890-9888 www.tascam.com 5939 Wallace Street, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1Z8, Canada TEAC MEXICO, S.A. de C.V. Phone: +52-55-5010-6000 www.teacmexico.net Río Churubusco 364, Colonia Del Carmen, Delegación Coyoacán, CP 04100, México DF, México TEAC UK LIMITED Phone: +44-8451-302511 www.tascam.co.uk...

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