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Tascam DR-05 Reference Manual

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D01231720A
DR-05
Linear PCM Recorder
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  • Page 1 D01231720A DR-05 Linear PCM Recorder REFERENCE MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using the Level Control Function ....41 Using an AC adaptor (sold separately) ..25 Recording ............... 43 Using USB bus power .........26 Start-up & shutdown .......... 27 Recording playback and input sounds Starting up the unit ..........27 together (overdubbing) ........44 TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 3 RECORD (PRE REC) ..........53 Pausing ..............71 Self-timer function ..........54 Stopping ..............72 Using the AUTO TONE function ..... 55 Rewinding and fast-forwarding (search) ..72 Setting the AUTO TONE function ....56 Repeat playback (REPEAT) ........72 Setting the AUTO TONE length ......56 TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 4 Effects Preset List ..........87 Using FULL FORMAT ...........97 Setting the format of file names ....98 9-Tuning a Musical Instrument (Tuner) ...88 File name format ..........99 Using the tuner .............88 Setting the WORD item ........99 Setting the tuner ..........88 TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents 12–Messages ..........100 13–Troubleshooting ........104 14–Specifications ........107 Ratings ..............107 Input/output ratings ........107 Analog audio input/output ratings ....107 Control input/output ratings ......107 Audio performance ..........108 Computer compatibility .........108 Other specifications .........109 Dimensional drawings ........111 TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 6: 1-Introduction

    1–Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM • 32–320 kbps MP3 format recording possible (compatible with ID3 tag v2.4) DR-05 Linear PCM Recorder. Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully in order to maximize • Overdubbing allows playback and input signals to be mixed and recorded together as a new file your use of all the unit’s features.
  • Page 7 PB CONTROL button is available to show settings defined word or the date screens for playback speed control and IN-OUT • Resume function to memorize the playback loop position before the unit is turned off. • Tuner function to tune musical instruments TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 8: Conventions Used In This Manual

    • Additional information is introduced in the • USB cable included styles below when needed: We give hints and tips on using the DR-05 when you see this icon. NOTE A note provides additional explanations for special situations. CAUTION A caution shows that you may lose data (recordings) if you do not follow the instructions.

  • Page 9: 2-Names And Functions Of Parts

    When any other screen is open, press this button to return to the Home Screen. Use this button to answer “NO” to a confirmation message. Press and hold this button to turn the unit’s power ON or OFF. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 10: Menu Button

    Playback Control screen is displayed, 8 PB CONT button press this button to turn on or off loop This button activates the Playback Control playback. screen. When the Playback Control screen is 7 Â button TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 11 Press this button during playback or when into recording standby. REC indicator starts to playback is stopped to skip to beginning of the flash. When INPUT is ON on the MONITOR MIX next track. When the IN and OUT points are set TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 12 Á button playback and clear the IN and OUT points. When the Home Screen is displayed and playback is stopped, press this button to start playback. During playback, press this button to start jump-back playback. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 13: Front Panel

    Use this to attach a strap. microphone or an external input device. This jack provides plug-in power when set to do so on the Input Setting Screen. The built-in microphone is disabled if an external microphone is connected to the MIC/EXT IN jack. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 14: Left Side Panel

    Power can be supplied through the USB cable provided with the unit or an AC adaptor (sold Shift to the left end (in the direction of the separately: TASCAM PS-P515U). arrow) to engage the hold function. a microSD card slot All buttons are inoperative when hold is ON.

  • Page 15: Bottom Panel

    Install batteries (2 AA) in this compartment to power the unit. (See “Using AA batteries” on page 25.) s Mono speaker Use this built-in speaker to listen to recordings. Sound is not output during recording, when the unit is in recording standby, when headphones TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 16: Home Screen

    USB bus power, appears. Playback speed not controllable NOTE 2 Loop/repeat playback status Sometimes a “Battery Low” warning appears when recording : Single playback or conducting other demanding operations even when : Single track repeat playback battery power remains. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 17: Level Meter

    The file name or tag information of the file e Monitoring output currently being played back is shown. Headphones ID3 tag information is shown when available for an MP3 file being played. Built-in speaker TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 18: Recording Screen

    The total number of files in the playback area : Peak reduction on and the number of the current file are shown. : Automatic level control on : Limiter on 2 Plug-in power status : off : on TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 19 π Recording paused (Recording standby) If the remaining recording time on the card º Recording is less than the remaining time until the selected max file size is reached, the remaining recording time on the card is displayed. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 20: Playback Control Screen

    Loop playback status icon is displayed when loop playback is enabled. 2 Playback speed Playback speed as compared with the normal speed is shown. shown on the left to indicate that the VSA (variable speed audition: enables the tempo TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 21: Menu Item List

    MENU : Switch over between ON and OFF status of the loop playback function. NOTE Unlike the other screens, the QUICK button in this screen works to display the quick menu containing only the LEVEL ALIGN function, and no other functions will be available. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 22: Using Menus

    REC SETTING screen: MIC POWER, LOW CUT and AUTO to various settings screens. REC items (AUTO REC setting cannot be changed) Example: screen PLAY SETTING MONITOR MIX screen: INPUT and PB INPUT items (INPUT setting cannot be changed) EFFECT screen: all items TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 23: Basic Operation

    Opens the screen. MENU PB CONT button: This opens the Playback Control screen. 5 Use the + or – button to change the setting. ª (HOME) [ ] button: Â 6 Press the button to set a different item TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 24 Use this to move the cursor (the highlighted area) to the left on the screen, and to close folders on the screen. BROWSE + button: Use this to move the cursor (the highlighted area) upward on the screen, or increase values. – button: TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 25: 3-Preparation

    Powering the unit determine whether power is available for proper operation. (See “Setting the type of AA batteries” on DR-05 can operate on two AA batteries, or through page 96.) an optional AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P515U) or USB cable provided with the unit (USB bus power).

  • Page 26: Using Usb Bus Power

    USB cable is connected after the unit is turned on or when the unit is turned on after connecting the USB cable. Use the + or – button to select Á and press the button to select power POWER TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 27: Start-Up & Shutdown

    • The unit goes in standby mode if shut down when the unit is operating on AC power supplied through the AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P515U, sold separately), or bus power supplied from a USB port of a PC. NOTE •...

  • Page 28: Shutting Down

    When the unit is started up for the first time (or when shutdown process. the built-in clock is reset after being left unused without batteries), the DATE/TIME screen appears before the start-up screen to adjust the date and time. Â ¯ Press the button to move the cursor TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 29: Resume Function

    Do not remove the batteries or disconnect the power cable 1 Press the MENU button to open the MENU (AC adapter TASCAM PS-P515U or USB cable) accidently screen. while the unit is operating. If you do so, the unit cannot shut down properly and all recordings, settings and other data will be lost.
  • Page 30 The date and time setting can only be maintained for a few minutes if the unit is not powered from batteries or through screen is displayed. DATE/TIME the AC adaptor TASCAM PS-P515U or the USB cable. When using batteries, replace them before they completely lose power. Â...

  • Page 31: Inserting And Removing Microsd Cards

    • A list of microSD cards that have been confirmed to work with this unit can be found on the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/). TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 32: Preparing A Microsd Card For Use

    Á and press the button. 4 When formatting ends, the Home Screen opens. You can also reformat the card in this unit at any time. (See “System Settings and Formatting” on page 95.) screen is displayed. SPEAKER TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 33: Connecting Monitors And Headphones

    Even if SPEAKER is enabled, the unit will not play through the speaker when the unit is recording sound, in recording standby, or muted with headphones or external speaker system connected. Headphones Powered monitor speakers or amplifier and speakers TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 34: 4-Recording

    WAV: 16bit (default), WAV 24bit Select the audio file type that you want to record before you start recording. MP3: 32kbps, 64kbps, 96kbps, 128kbps, 192kbps, 256kbps, 320kbps 1 Press the MENU button to open the MENU TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 35 8 Press the button to show settings. MONO the same signals are sent to both L and R level 9 Use the + or – button to select , and SIZE meters and output channels. ¯ Á press the button. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 36: Set Where To Save The File

    (in parentheses). • Recording automatically stops if recording time exceeds 24 hours. ª 10 Press the (HOME) [ ] button to return to the Home Screen. screen appears. REC SETTING The following input settings are made in this screen. TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 37 Use headphones to monitor when you are recording with a microphone. If you use speakers to monitor, the sound output from the speakers may also be recorded, causing a poor recording and even feedback. NOTE MIC POWER and LOW CUT can be set when recording/in TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 38: Placing The Unit And Making Connections

    When an external audio device with a fixed output line level is connected, it would be impossible to control the gain level appropriately because of excessively large input signals. In such cases, use the headphone jack or other level-controllable output for connection to the unit. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Input Level

    In addition to adjusting the INPUT level, try changing the distance and angle between the microphone and the sound The record indicator flashes red and the source. The angle and distance of the microphone can also recording screen appears. change the character of the recorded sound. TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 40 A ¶ mark is provided at -12dB on the level meters. Set the input level so that the indicator bars move to and fro with this mark at about the center without causing the PEAK indicator to light red when the loudest sounds occur. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 41: Using The Level Control Function

    PEAK REDUCTION: The input volume is reduced automatically to an appropriate level when excessively large signals come in. This allows recording level setting to be performed easily. The recording level can be raised manually if required. TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 42 CAUTION Distortion of sounds may occur when excessively large input signals come in even if the LIMITER function is activated. In such a case, lower the recording level or keep proper distance between the unit and the source. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 43: Recording

    ON so that you can always monitor the input, a pop-up appears that allows you to turn overdubbing ON or OFF. For NOTE ordinary recording, select OFF and continue to step 2. To avoid accidental recording of the noise from pressing the TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 44: Recording Playback And Input Sounds Together (Overdubbing)

    59 for selecting files using the BROWSE screen. • You cannot overdub if input monitoring is OFF. • The prerecording function is disabled if the input monitor is ON for overdubbing. • Overdub recording is not possible when using the AUTO REC function. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 45: Selecting File Format

    3 Use the + or − button to select MONITOR Á , and press the button. 4 Set the file format with the + or − button. ª 5 Press the (HOME) [ ] button to return to the Home Screen. screen appears. MONITOR MIX TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Input Level (Simple Adjustment)

    0 to 20. 1 Press the QUICK button while the Home ª 9 When finished, press the (HOME) [ Screen is open during playback or when button to return to the Home Screen. stopped. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 47: Start The Overdubbing

    2 Use the + or - button to select ON from the above the display will be turned on. Adjust the input level for overdubbing ON/OFF pop-up. recording so as not to allow the PEAK indicator to be turned NOTE When input monitoring is ON and during overdub recording, TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 48: Recording Automatically (Auto Rec)

    REC SETTING Á and press the button. screen appears. REC SETTING ª 4 To stop recording, press the (HOME)[ button. 3 Use the + or - button to select the MODE ¯ Á press the button or button. TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 49 7 Use the + or - button to select the level that If the input signal level falls below the standard signal is judged to have been input when it level for more than five seconds, which is set TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 50: Creating And Changeover To A New File During Continued Recording (Track Incrementing)

    When new files are created, incremental numbers are added to the end of each file name. CAUTION • A new file cannot be created if the total number of files and folders would exceed 5000. • Files shorter than two seconds cannot be created. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 51: Automatic Track Incrementation By File Size

    SETTING NOTE screen appears. REC SETTING For the same file size, the possible recording time differs depending on the file type selected. Furthermore, if the recording time is 24 hours or more, this will be displayed as 23:59:59. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 52: Mark Function

    01–99. The maximum number of marks in a file is 99. • As the unit is compatible with the BWF format for WAV files, marks added to a WAV file during recording are stored in the file. Marks stored in the file are available TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 53: Moving To A Mark Position

    3 Use the + or − button to select , and PRE REC ¯ Á press the button. 4 Use the + or − button to select ª 5 Press the (HOME) [ ] button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 54: Self-Timer Function

    Each time you press the PB CONT button, the sounds. setting changes as follows: OFF (Default) œ 5S (5 seconds) œ 10S (10 seconds) œ OFF TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 55: Using The Auto Tone Function

    /LINE OUT jack on the left side of the unit and the external mic input jack of the camera. If the auto tone function is used when connected, the same tone signal will be recorded to the files on TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 56: Setting The Auto Tone Function

    4. Use the + and − buttons to set the tone length. Options: OFF (default), HEAD (recording start only), HEAD+TAIL (recording start and stop) Options: 0.5sec, 1sec (default), 2sec, 3sec 5. After completing the setting, press the ª (HOME) [ ] button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Auto Tone Volume

    ] button to return to the Home Á menu and press the button to SETTING Screen. open the screen. REC SETTING 3. Use the + and − buttons to select the TONE ¯ Á item and press the button. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 58: Recording Duration

    The recording times shown above are not continuous recording times, but rather they are the total possible recording times for the microSD/microSDHC card. • If recorded in mono in WAV files, the maximum recording time will be double the figures above. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 59: 5-Working With Files And Folders (Browse Screen)

    BROWSE appear in a hierarchical structure much like they If you connect the DR-05 with a computer by USB, or mount would appear on a computer. On the DR-05, folders the microSD card on a computer using a card reader or can only be used to two levels.

  • Page 60: Icons On The Browse Screen

    Plus folder This icon shows folders that contain subfolders. Plain folder This icon shows folders that do not contain subfolders. Open folder The contents of the folder marked with this icon currently appear on this screen. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 61: File Operations

    Press the button again or press the canceled, and the pop-up menu is closed. ª (HOME) [ ] button to return to the BROWSE screen. NOTE The pop-up menu can also be closed by pressing the QUICK button. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 62: Folder Operations

    The operation for the selected (highlighted) file is becomes the new playback area. When recording, canceled, and the pop-up menu is closed. files are created in this folder. NOTE The pop-up menu can also be closed by pressing the QUICK button. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 63: Creating A New Folder

    Note that the unit supports only a two-level folder structure, and accordingly does not NEW FOLDER exist in the second-level folders. A newly created folder becomes the current one, and new recorded files are saved in this folder. If the TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 64: 6-Playback

    Á and press the button. SETTING Adjusting playback volume The volume of output through the built-in speaker or the /LINE OUT connector can be adjusted using the + or − button while the Home Screen is shown. TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 65 Set the playback area as all the files in the currently selected folder. Playback area indication PLAYLIST Set the playback area as the tracks in the playlist. (See “Playlist” on page 68.) If there is no playlist defined, a No PLAYLIST pop-up appears. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 66: Selecting A Folder For The Playback Area (1)

    A file list of the folder that contains the file folder. selected in the Home Screen is displayed. Â ¯ 3 Use the button to select a folder level, and use the + or − button to select a folder. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 67: Selecting A Folder For The Playback Area (2)

    Home Screen is displayed. playback area folder set previously. Â ¯ 3 Use the button to select a folder level, and use the + or − button to select the folder that contains the track (file) you want TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 68: Playlist

    The tracks are “Screen navigation” on page 59. numbered in the order that they are added. 3 Use the + or − button to select the file you want to add to the playlist, and press the QUICK button. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 69: Editing The Playlist

    ¯ and press the button. ª (HOME) [ ] button to cancel this operation. screen appears. PLAYLIST For this operation, it does not matter which track you select in step 5. All the files are removed from TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 70 Select this to change the order of tracks in the playlist. In addition to the file name, the track number also appears highlighted in inverse. • Use the + or − button to move the selected track to a different position in the playlist. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 71: Selecting Files For Playback (Skip)

    Á π Press the button again to restart playback is stopped at the beginning a track, and the icon from that position. appears when playback is stopped in the middle of a track (paused). TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 72: Stopping

    ¯ button to rewind or fast- forward and search the playback track. NOTE Press and hold the  or ¯ button to accelerate the search speed. 4 Use the + or − button to select a repeat mode. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 73: Special Playback Control Functions

    Home Screen. NOTE If you start loop playback, the REPEAT item automatically switches to OFF if it is in a different mode. ª 5 Press the (HOME) [ ] button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 74: Playback Control Screen

    ] button (or press the PB press the the section that you want to play repeatedly. CONT button) to return to the Home Screen. This position is set as IN (start) point. Then, appears at the corresponding point under the playback indicator bar. TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 75 • Accurate assignment of IN and OUT points is not always at the points corresponding to the IN and OUT possible for variable bit rate (VBR) MP3 files. points under the playback indicator bar. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 76: Changing The Playback Speed (Vsa)

    44.1 kHz or 48 kHz by using the  or¯ button. Press the + or – button after opening the Playback Control screen to increase or decrease the playback speed. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 77: Using The Playback Equalizer (Play Eq)

    , and press the button. SETTING screen appears. PLAY SETTING 3 Use the + or − button to select , and PLAY EQ ¯ Á press the button. 4 Use the + or − button to set the equalizer. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 78: Moving Back A Few Seconds For Replay (Jump-Back Playback)

    (default: 3 sec). 2 Use the + or − button to select ª PLAY 5 When finished, press the (HOME) [ Á , and press the button. button to return to the Home Screen. SETTING screen appears. PLAY SETTING TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 79: 7-Quick Operations

    A pop-up menu to work with a selected file or folder Switches TUNER CALIB INPUT appears if the screen or the LEVEL BROWSE PLAYLIST MENU screen, screen is open. OTHERS submenu, • Switches on the CALIB INPUT LEVEL — Other settings screen. TUNER screens TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 80: Quick Menu Screen

    Á Select , and press the button to LEVEL CTRL 83.) open the level control setting pop-up window. : The perceived overall LEVEL ALIGN sound pressure can be increased to enhance listenability. (See “Increasing the perceived overall sound TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 81 39.) For details of the level control function, see • The input level cannot be changed if the level control “Using the Level Control Function” on page 41. function is set to AUTO LEVEL. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 82: Closing The Quick Menu Screen

    1 To delete a file, select it using the button or the screen. BROWSE 2 Open the Quick menu screen by pressing the QUICK button while the Home Screen is open when stopped. 3 Use the + or − button to select DELETE TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 83: Dividing The Selected File (Divide)

    Adjust the position for file division using the + or − button. Press and hold the + or − button to move the 4 Use the + or − button to select to specify the position continuously. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 84: Increasing The Perceived Overall Sound Pressure To Enhance Listenability (Level Alignment)

    When stopped During playback Add marks during recording at positions where you want to divide a file. (See “Mark function” on page 52.) TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 85 (example: a music file whose sound pressure has been already adjusted). 4 Use the + or − button to select , and press Á button to enable the level alignment function. Á Or select and press the button to disable the level alignment function. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 86: 8-Using The Effects

    8-Using the Effects Á The DR-05 has built-in effects that can be applied to press the button. the input signal during recording and practice. They screen appears. EFFECT can also be applied to the output signal during playback. icon appears as light letters on a dark background.

  • Page 87: Effects Preset List

    This is a bright plate reverb. making the setting to return to item selection PLATE 2 This is a warm plate reverb. status. ª 7 Press the (HOME) [ ] button to return to the Home Screen. CAUTION TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 88: 9-Tuning A Musical Instrument (Tuner)

    9-Tuning a Musical Instrument (Tuner) TASCAM DR-05 has a built-in tuner. The unit screen contains the option TUNER CALIB receives a sound from a musical instrument and to set the fundamental frequency of the A. Press  ¯ allows you to tune it accurately on the tuning meter button to decrease or increase shown in the display.

  • Page 89: Tuning A Musical Instrument

    A bar appears on the left or right of the center adjusting the input level” on page 39 for if the sound is lower or higher than the target the adjustment operation. pitch. The bar becomes longer as the sound shifts away from the target pitch. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 90: 10-Connecting With A Computer

    NOTE computer for data transmission. The message of Instead of using USB to connect the DR-05 and a computer, “ ” appears in the display. USB connected you can also conduct the same operations by removing the...

  • Page 91: Transferring Files To A Computer

    If a microSD card is not properly inserted before making the USB connection, “ ” Can't Save Data appears on the screen. If you open the “Computer” directory, this unit will appear as an external drive named “DR-05”. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 92: Transferring Files From A Computer

    • Since you can set the DR-05 to only play the contents of a specific folder, you can organize tracks into genres, artists or other categories as you like.

  • Page 93: 11-Settings And Information

    FILE Use the Information Screen to view various types of currently selected file. information about your DR-05. 1 Press the MENU button to open the screen. MENU 2 Use the + or − button to select...

  • Page 94: Card Information Page

    REMAIN SIZE/USED SIZE Shows the amount of unused/used capacity on the BATTERY microSD card. Shows the battery type options. Â ¯ Press the button to switch between System Ver. REMAIN SIZE USED SIZE Shows the system firmware version. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 95: System Settings And Formatting

    OFF after the last operation when powered by the internal battery. Options: (turned off ), (factory setting), 5 sec (always on) 10 sec 15 sec 30 sec ALWAYS The following settings can be made for the items on screen. SYSTEM TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 96: Adjusting The Display Contrast

    Values: (alkaline batteries, default), ALKAL (nickel-metal hydride batteries) Ni-MH Á 3 Press the button to initialize the unit. ª Press (HOME) [ ] to cancel initialization. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 97: Using Quick Format

    ” folders as well as the “dr-1.sys” file that is UTILITY Full formatting checks the memory for errors necessary to use the microSD card with the DR-05. while formatting, so it takes more time than quick 1 Use the + or − button to select formatting.

  • Page 98: Setting The Format Of File Names

    MENU 2 Use the + or − button to select , and OTHERS Á press the button to open the OTHERS submenu. 3 Use the + or − button to select FILE NAME Á and press the button. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 99: File Name Format

    In addition to the alphabet and numbers, the following characters can be used: ! # $ % & ' ( ) + , - . ; = @ [ ] ^ _ ` { } ~ TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 100: 12-Messages

    12–Messages The following is a list of the popup messages that might appear on the DR-05 under certain conditions. Refer to this list if one of these popup messages appears and you want to check the meaning or determine a proper response.
  • Page 101 FAT formatted the card using a computer connected by USB and if a new card is Format CARD inserted in the unit. Always use the DR-05 to conduct FAT formatting of cards to be Á used with it. Change the card or press the button when this message appears to format the card in FAT format.
  • Page 102 There is no playback file, so DIVIDE cannot be executed. No MUSIC File You cannot overdub a WAV file with a sampling frequency of 96kHz in MP3 format. Cannot overdub! Change the recording format to WAV. See REC setting TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 103 If any of these errors occurs, turn the unit’s power off and restart it. If the power Remote Rx cannot be turned off, remove the batteries, disconnect the AC adaptor (TASCAM PS- System Err 50 P515U), and/or disconnect the USB cable for bus power supply. If the error message continues to appear frequently, please contact a TEAC Repair Center.

  • Page 104: 13-Troubleshooting

    If these measures do not solve the problem, (See “Setting the automatic power saving function” please contact the store where you bought the unit, on page 95.) an authorized distributer or a TASCAM Customer • This product is compliant with the European ErP Support.
  • Page 105 Is the OUTPUT LEVEL setting of the unit ª The sound I am trying to record minimized? sounds distorted. • Confirm that the input level setting for recording (REC LEVEL) is not too high. • Do the built-in effects work? TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 106 ª This unit’s files do not appear on the computer. • Confirm that the unit is connected to the computer using its USB port. • Confirm that USB hubs are not used. • Confirm that the unit is not recording or in recording standby mode. TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 107: 14-Specifications

    Format: USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class Analog audio input/output ratings MIC/EXT IN jack (supporting plug-in power) Connector: 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo mini Input impedance: 25 kΩ Nominal input level: –20 dBV Maximum input level: –4 dBV TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 108: Audio Performance

    Intel chipset S/N ratio Supported OS 92dB or higher (EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 44.1/48/96kHz) (JEITA) 8(including 8.1) Note) JEITA: Conforming to JEITA CP-2150 Macintosh Mac OS X 10.2 or later TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 109: Other Specifications

    Other specifications Power Power consumption Two AA batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH) 1.7 W (maximum) USB bus power supplied from a computer AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-P515U, sold separately) Battery operation time (continuous operation) Alkaline type battery (EVOLTA) Recording/playback Format Operation time...
  • Page 110 61 x 141 x 26 mm (2 3/8” x 5 9/16” x 1”) Weight 116 g (4 1/16 oz) (not including batteries) 164 g (5 3/4 oz) (including batteries) Operating temperature range 0 - 40°C (32°F - 104°F) TASCAM DR-05...

  • Page 111: Dimensional Drawings

    14–Specifications Dimensional drawings • Illustrations and other depictions may differ in part from the actual product. • Specifications and external appearance may be changed without notification to improve the product. TASCAM DR-05...
  • Page 112 DR-05 TEAC CORPORATION Phone: +81-42-356-9143 http://tascam.jp/ 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530 Japan TEAC AMERICA, INC. Phone: +1-323-726-0303 http://tascam.com/ 1834 Gage Road, Montebello, California 90640 USA TEAC MEXICO, S.A. de C.V. Phone: +52-55-5010-6000 http://teacmexico.net/ Río Churubusco 364, Colonia Del Carmen, Delegación Coyoacán, CP 04100, México DF, México...

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