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- Page 1 D01303820A DR-100 Linear PCM Recorder Reference Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Setting the file name format ........36 Remaining recording time display ......20 Setting the WORD item ............... 36 Listening while recording (monitoring) ....20 Resetting file numbers ............37 Setting where to save files ..........21 Setting the file format and sampling frequency ...21 TASCAM DR-100MKIII... - Page 3 Transferring files from a computer ......45 Disconnecting from a computer .........45 10 – Using the REMOTE jack ......46 Using a remote control (TASCAM RC-10) ....46 Setting up a remote control ............46 Using the remote control ............46 Using a footswitch (TASCAM RC-3F)......46 Setting up the footswitch ............
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Page 4: Introduction
Features Trademarks and copyrights • Linear PCM recorder that supports 192kHz/24-bit resolution • TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC CORPORATION, registered in the U.S. and other countries. • Uses SD/SDHC/SDXC cards as recording media • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. -
Page 5: About Sd Cards
It can use 64MB–2GB SD cards, 4–32GB SDHC cards and 48–128GB SDXC cards. A list of SD cards that have been confirmed for use with this unit can be found on the TASCAM website (http://tascam.com/). You can also contact TASCAM customer support for information. Precautions for use SD cards are delicate media. -
Page 6: Names And Functions Of Parts
9 MENU button When the Home Screen is open, press to open the MENU screen. (See “Basic menu operation procedures” on page 10.) When the MENU screen is open, press this button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 7: Front
LINE OUT jack s REMOTE jack Use this to connect with the line input jack of an amp or Connect a TASCAM RC-3F footswitch or TASCAM RC-10 other equipment. wired remote control (both sold separately) here. This enables remote starting and stopping of playback and other (headphone) jack functions. -
Page 8: Right Side
• Screws longer than 4.5 mm cannot be attached. Low cut filter on (80 Hz) m REC indicator Low cut filter on (120 Hz) This functions in the same way as the REC indicator on the Low cut filter on (220 Hz) top of the unit. TASCAM DR-100MKIII... - Page 9 As recording progresses, the bar extends from the left. f Peak input level in decibels (dB) Peak input level values are shown in decibels. When the input level exceeds the peak level, the icon appears. TASCAM DR-100MKIII...
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Page 10: Basic Menu Operation Procedures
Press the ENTER/MARK button to confirm the change Turn the wheel to move the cursor to the item you want to and return to the previous screen. change (DUAL REC in this case), and press the ENTER/MARK button. TASCAM DR-100MKIII... - Page 11 The setting changes each time you press the ENTER/MARK button. Changing settings and executing functions that require confirmation Depending on the content of the setting, a message screen requiring confirmation of the change might appear. Example: Executing quick formatting. TASCAM DR-100MKIII...
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Page 12: Menu List
Switch to USB mass storage device mode see page 45 USB STORAGE CAUTION • When recording or in recording standby, the MENU screen will not open. • The settings for all menu items are retained even when the unit is turned off (in standby). TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 13: Function Menu List
Delete all marks in the selected file see page 33 CLR ALL MARKS Delete all files in the selected folder see page 33 ALL FILES DELETE Folder selected on Browse Screen Delete the selected folder see page 33 FOLDER DELETE TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 14: Preparation
Ni-MH or lithium), the operation time will be shortened. Lit orange: charging If you need to operate the unit for a long time, use a TASCAM PS-P520E AC adapter or TASCAM BP-6AA external battery Lit green: charging complete pack (both sold separately) to power the unit. -
Page 15: Using An Ac Adapter (Sold Separately)
3 – Preparation Inserting and removing SD cards Using an AC adapter (sold separately) As shown in the illustration, connect a TASCAM PS-P520E AC adapter (sold separately) to the unit's USB port and charge the CAUTION unit. • SD cards that meet SD, SDHC or SDXC standards can be used with this unit. -
Page 16: Hold Function For Preventing Accidental Operation
(power) button again while pressing the MENU button. The language selection menu where you can set the language appears. NOTE You cannot turn the unit off (put it in standby) when it is recording or in recording standby. TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 17: Setting The Date And Time
• When formatting a card, the unit should be powered by an external power supply or batteries with sufficient remaining power. NOTE You can also use the SYSTEM screen MEDIA FORMAT item to format a card. (See “Formatting SD cards” on page 43.) TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 18: Recording External Devices
DIGITAL IN jack. Digital mixer, digital recorder, digital amp, etc. Set the I/O SETTING screen SOURCE item to DIGITAL to enable recording of digital output from a digital audio device. (See “Setting recording input sources” on page 21.) TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 19: Using The Built-In Speaker For Playback
Powered monitor speakers or Headphones amplifier and speakers Adjusting playback volume (headphone/speaker) LEVEL control to adjust the Use the volume output from the built-in speaker and (headphone) jack. (See “Restricting the headphone output level. ” on page 44.) TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 20: Recording
If the peak level is exceeded even when the input level up, resulting in unwanted recording or feedback noise. knob is turned down as much as possible, set the MIC Use headphones to monitor the sound while adjusting the input PAD switch to ON. levels or recording. TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 21: Setting Where To Save Files
176.4 kHz MIC/LINE IN jack TRS plug input LINE 96.0 kHz EXT IN jack mic input EXT MIC 88.2 kHz EXT IN jack line input EXT LINE 48.0 kHz (default) DIGITAL IN jack input DIGITAL Long 44.1 kHz TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 22: Setting Power Used By Mics
• When using phantom power during battery operation, the Setting power used by mics operation time might be reduced drastically depending on the mic. We recommend using a TASCAM PS-P520E AC adapter (sold separately) or, for battery operation, the built-in battery or a TASCAM BP-6AA external battery pack. -
Page 23: Setting The Low-Cut Filter
• The limiter is disabled if the input source is set to DIGITAL. • When the limiter function is being used, the dual ADC function cannot be used at the same time. (See “Improving recording signal-to-noise (Dual ADC function)” on page 25.) TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 24: Using Mid-Side Microphones
ENTER/MARK button to enable changing the setting. After changing the setting, press the ENTER/MARK button to confirm it. NOTE You can also change this setting with the FUNCTION screen MS DECODE item. (See “Function menu list” on page 13.) TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 25: Improving Recording Signal-To-Noise (Dual Adc Function)
1. Select the REC SETTING screen AUTO REC item to open the After recording starts, an END LEVEL guide appears on the AUTO REC screen. (See “Basic menu operation procedures” on meters. page 10.) TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 26: Recording In Digital Mode
Create a new file manually while recording During recording, press the button to create a new file while continuing to record. NOTE Files shorter than 2 seconds cannot be created (4 seconds if the sampling frequency is 88.2kHz). TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 27: Creating New Files Automatically At A Set Time Interval
• If the limiter is on, it will not affect the backup recording. 1. Select the REC SETTING screen DUAL REC item to open the 2. Set the dual recording mode to FORMAT. DUAL REC screen. (See “Basic menu operation procedures” on page 10.) TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 28: Names Of Backup Files When Using Dual Recording
10.) ".mp3" dual format recording backup file extension 2. Turn XRI data recording ON/OFF. Options: OFF, ON (default) NOTE You can check and delete XRI data. (See “XRI date the infor- mation page” on page 42.) TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 29: Recording Times
• If the recording time exceeds 24 hours, a new file will be created automatically and recording will continue without pause. • If recorded in mono WAV format, maximum recording times will be about twice those above. • If using dual recording in WAV/BWF format, maximum recording times will be about half those above. TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 30: Playback
NOTE You can also use the browse screen to select files for playback. (See “6 – Working with Files and Folders” on page 32.) TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 31: Changing The Speed Of Playback (Vsa Playback)
2. Press the ENTER/MARK button to open the VSA PLAY screen. 3. Use the VSA item to turn the VSA function on. Options: OFF (default), ON 4. Use the SPEED item to set the playback speed. Options: ×0.5 – ×2.0 (in ×0.1 increments, ×1.0 default) TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 32: Working With Files And Folders
The contents of the folder marked with this icon currently appear on the display. New folder ( ) This creates a new folder. When the FILE INFORMATION screen is open, press the button to return to the Browse Screen. TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 33: Folder Operations
Executing the CLR ALL MARKS item opens a confirmation screen. Select YES to continue execution or select NO to cancel. Then, press the ENTER/MARK button. Select YES to continue execution or select NO to cancel. Then, press the ENTER/MARK button. TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 34: Creating New Folders
DIVIDE screen. 3. Select YES to continue execution or select NO to cancel. Then, press the ENTER/MARK button. NOTE If a file is protected, a mark appears before the file name on the Home Screen and the Browse Screen. TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 35: Dividing Files At Marks (Mark Divide Function)
• When used together with the automatic marking function, long recordings can automatically be divided into files with individual songs, for example. (See “Adding marks” on page 38.) CAUTION Mark division is not possible if there is an interval of two seconds or less between marks. TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 36: Setting The File Name Format
When data is selected, file names are given based on the date of the built-in clock. By setting the clock in advance, the recording date and time can be added to files accurately. (See “Setting the date and time” on page 17.) TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 37: Resetting File Numbers
This resets the file number the next time a RESET file is created. 3. When the RESET item is selected, a confirmation screen opens. 4. Select YES to continue execution or select NO to cancel. Then, press the ENTER/MARK button. TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 38: Mark Functions
• When using the built-in mics, the sound of pressing the button to add a mark could be recorded. To prevent this, use a remote control. TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 39: Adding Marks At Peak Levels
1. Select the MARK SETTING screen MARK SKIP item to open the MARK SKIP screen. (See “Basic menu operation procedures” on page 10.) 2. Set the mark skip mode. Options: ALL (default), MARK, LEVEL, TIME, PEAK, DIN ERR, TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 40: Settings And Information
If the charge of the backup battery source also becomes too Select the INDICATORS item and set whether to turn off the level low, the unit will turn off. and REC indicators. Options: ALL ON (default), LEVEL OFF, ALL OFF TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 41: Setting The Peak Level Function
When the Home Screen is open, press and hold the Fn button to For MP3 files, this shows the bit rate (kbps) and sampling clear held peaks. frequency (Hz). CHANNEL Shows if it is stereo or mono. DATE Shows the file creation date. TIME Shows the file creation time. TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 42: Card Information Page
Firmware version page The FIRMWARE page shows the firmware version used by the unit. 3. Select YES to continue execution or select NO to cancel. Then, press the ENTER/MARK button. VERSION Shows the system firmware version used by the unit. TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 43: Restoring Factory Default Settings
“dr-1.sys” file. CAUTION When formatting a card, the unit should be powered by a TASCAM PS-P520E AC adapter (sold separately) or batteries (built-in or AA) with sufficient remaining power. Proper formatting is not possible if the unit turns off (enters standby) during formatting. -
Page 44: Power-On Recording Function
(headphone) jack. 2. Select the LINE item and set the output level of theLINE OUT jack. Options: 0 dB, -10 dB, -16 dB, EAR PROTECTION* (default) *Output level recommended by the European Union Options: 0 dB (default), -30 dB TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 45: Connecting With A Computer
USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class. • Instead of using USB to connect the unit and a computer, 1. Click the "DR-100MKIII" drive on the computer screen to show the "MUSIC" and "UTILITY" folders. you can also conduct the same operations by removing the SD card from the unit and connecting it directly to a 2. -
Page 46: 10 - Using The Remote Jack
10 – Using the REMOTE jack This unit has a REMOTE jack. Using a footswitch (TASCAM RC-3F) Connect a TASCAM RC-3F footswitch or TASCAM RC-10 wired remote control (both sold separately) here to enable remote operation of this unit. TASCAM RC-3F (sold separately) -
Page 47: 11 - Messages
Refer to this list if one of these pop-up messages appears on the Please see “9 – Connecting with a Computer” Non-supported DR-100MKIII and you want to check the meaning or determine a on page 45 for file formats that this unit proper response. - Page 48 Can't save data If any of these errors occurs, turn the unit off and restart it. File error If the power cannot be turned off, remove Not continued the AA batteries, disconnect the TASCAM PS-P520E AC adapter (sold separately) and Player error disconnect the TASCAM BP-6AA battery Writing failed pack.
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Page 49: 12 - Troubleshooting
The input sound is extremely quiet or loud. the replaceable batteries are installed correctly. • Check input level settings. • Confirm that the TASCAM PS-P520E AC adapter (sold • Check the output levels of connected external equipment. separately) power plug and the USB connector are securely connected. -
Page 50: 13 - Specifications
When LINE input source selected Equivalent input noise (EIN) Nominal output level: -14 dBV 124 dBu or lower Maximum output level: +6 dBV At other times Note: based on JEITA CP-2150 Nominal output level: -10 dBV Maximum output level: +6 dBV TASCAM DR-100MKIII... -
Page 51: General
USB bus power from a computer STEREO WAV (BWF)/44.1kHz AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P520E, sold separately) 16-bit recording MIC/LINE IN jack/mic input External battery pack (TASCAM BP-6AA, sold separately) Phantom power used (+48V, 3mA×2 load) Power consumption About 3:30 STEREO WAV (BWF)/44.1kHz 7.5 W (maximum) - Page 52 TEAC CORPORATION http://tascam.jp/jp/ Phone: +81-42-356-9143 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530 Japan TEAC AMERICA, INC. http://tascam.com/ Phone: +1-323-726-0303 1834 Gage Road, Montebello, California 90640 USA TEAC MEXICO, S.A. de C.V. http://teacmexico.net/ Phone: +52-55-5010-6000 Río Churubusco 364, Colonia Del Carmen, Delegación Coyoacán, CP 04100, México DF, México TEAC UK Ltd.