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Tascam DR-07mkII Owner's Manual

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D01145020A
DR-07@#
Linear PCM Recorder
This device has a serial number located
inside the battery compartment. Please
record it and retain it for your records.
Serial number:
_______________________________
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 D01145020A DR-07@# Linear PCM Recorder This device has a serial number located inside the battery compartment. Please record it and retain it for your records. Serial number: _______________________________ OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. TASCAM DR-07MKII When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
  • Page 3 The unit power should be off when you install and replace • batteries. Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the unit for • a long time. Batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire, TASCAM DR-07MKII...
  • Page 4 THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA. TASCAM DR-07MKII FOR U.S.A. TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    (c) Improper disposal of waste batteries and/or accumulators can have serious effects on the environment and human health because of the presence of hazardous substances in them. TASCAM DR-07MKII...
  • Page 6 包装部份 ○：表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含有量均在 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求以下。 ×：表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求。 （针对现在代替技术困难的电子部品及合金中的铅 ) TASCAM DR-07MKII If a battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) as defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/ EC), then the chemical symbols for those elements will be indicated beneath the WEEE symbol.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Using the built-in microphone ...46 Setting the mics to record a wide stereo sound (A-B position) ...46 Setting the mics to record a clear stereo sound (X-Y position) ...47 Swapping the left-right channels of the built-in microphone pair ...48 TASCAM DR-07MKII...
  • Page 8 (Monitor Mix) ...62 Adjusting the input level (simple adjustment) ...63 Start the overdubbing ...65 Recording automatically (AUTO REC) ...66 TASCAM DR-07MKII Creating and changeover to a new file during continued recording (Track incrementing) ...68 Manual track incrementation during recording ...68...
  • Page 9 Transferring files from a computer ... 106 Disconnecting from a computer ... 106 11–Settings and Information ...107 Viewing File Information ...107 File information page ...107 Card information page ... 108 System information page ... 108 System Settings and Formatting ...109 TASCAM DR-07MKII...
  • Page 10 Setting the WORD item ...112 12–Messages ... 113 13–Troubleshooting ... 117 14–Specifications ... 119 Ratings ... 119 Input/output ratings ... 119 Analog audio input/output ratings ...119 Control input/output ratings ...119 Audio performance ...120 Computer compatibility ...120 Other specifications ...121 Dimensional drawings ...123 TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 11: Quick Start Guide

    Try recording and playback with TASCAM DR-07MKII. The unit contains a factory-installed microSD card, and will by default produce 44.1kHz, 16-bit WAV files. Higher-quality or longer files can be produced using other recording settings. See “Selecting file format/sampling frequency/type, and maximum file size”...
  • Page 12 5 Press the RECORD [º] button to start recording. The REC indicator will light during recording. 6 Press the (HOME) [ª] button to finish recording. TASCAM DR-07MKII NOTE To pause recording, press the RECORD [ RECORD [ º track. 7 Press the Á button for playback. If you use...
  • Page 13 (HOME) [ª] button to stop playback. NOTE If you have made several recordings, use the  or ¯ button to select the file to play when playing back or stopped and the Home Screen is displayed. Quick Start Guide TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 14: 1-Introduction

    1–Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM DR-07MKII 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.
  • Page 15 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 TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 16: Items Included With The Product

    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- P515U), or USB bus power • Tripod attachment screw-hole built into unit • USB cable included...

  • Page 17: Conventions Used In This Manual

    “microSD card”. • Additional information is introduced in the styles below when needed: 1–Introduction We give hints and tips on using the DR-07MKII 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 18: Intellectual Property Rights

    1–Introduction Intellectual property rights • TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation. • microSDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right to distribute MPEG Layer-3 compliant content created with this...
  • Page 19 If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor. Under no circumstances will TEAC Corporation be responsible for the consequences of any illegal copying performed using the recorder. TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 20: About Microsd Cards

    SDHC cards that are 4 GB - micro 32 GB in size can be used. cards that have been tested with this unit can be found on the TASCAM web site (http://tascam. com/). ª Precautions for use microSD cards are delicate media. In order to...

  • Page 21: Beware Of Condensation

    1–Introduction Product Registration Customers in the USA, please register your product online at tascam.com. Click on “Product Registration” on the bottom of the homepage. TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 22: 2-Names And Functions Of Parts

    2–Names and Functions of Parts Top panel TASCAM DR-07MKII 1 Built-in stereo microphone Cardioid stereo electret condenser microphone. You can set the microphone angles to open (A-B), or close (X-Y). If you connect an external microphone or external input to the MIC/EXT IN jack on the rear panel, the built-in microphone becomes inactive.

  • Page 23: Menu Button

    Press and hold this button to search backwards. Press this button while pressing and holding the MARK button to return to the previous Screen. mark. MENU Screen is displayed, press MENU TASCAM DR-07MKII...
  • Page 24 /LINE OUT jack. During adjustment, a volume indicator will be displayed in a pull- up window. TASCAM DR-07MKII When the Playback Control screen is open, Screen, press this button to decrease the playback BROWSE speed.
  • Page 25 MIC/EXT IN PLAYLIST jack. During adjustment, a pull-up window is shown in the display. r Á button When the Home Screen is displayed and playback is stopped, press this button to start playback. TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 26: Front Panel

    When the IN and OUT points are already set, press this button to cancel loop playback and clear the IN and OUT points. TASCAM DR-07MKII Front panel y Strap attachment Use this to attach a strap.

  • Page 27: Left Side Panel

    Use the included USB cable to connect with a computer USB port. Power can be supplied through the USB cable provided with the unit or an AC adaptor (sold separately: TASCAM PS-P515U). a microSD card slot Insert a microSD card into this slot. TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 28: Bottom Panel

    Use this built-in speaker to listen to recordings. Sound is not output during recording, when the unit is in recording standby, when TASCAM DR-07MKII headphones are connected, when the speaker is disabled, or when Monitor Mix is enabled. d Tripod attachment screw-hole (1/4-inch) Use this to attach the unit to a tripod or mic stand.

  • Page 29: Home Screen

    : Effect on 5 The built-in microphone’s left-right channels status If the built-in microphone’s left-right channels status is different from the microphone’s angle setting, the current left-right status is shown. Icon Mic angle Close (X-Y) Open (A-B) MIC setting TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 30: File Information

    Á  Fast-forwarding Ô Fast-rewinding ¯ Skipping forward  Skipping backward TASCAM DR-07MKII 8 Level meter The level of the input or playback sounds is shown. When Monitor Mix is ON, the level of the combined input and playback sounds is shown.
  • Page 31 2–Names and Functions of Parts u Playback file number/total number of files The total number of files in the playback area and the number of the current file are shown. folder MUSIC TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 32: Recording Screen

    : Level control off : Peak reduction on : Automatic level control on : Limiter on 2 Plug-in power status TASCAM DR-07MKII 3 Prerecording or Auto recording function status appears when the prerecording function is ON, and in recording standby.
  • Page 33 The  and ¯ buttons are shown on the display to indicate that the input level can be changed using these buttons. Press the button ( or ¯) to display the pull-up window that shows the input level at this position. TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 34: Playback Control Screen

    Playback speed as compared with the normal speed is shown. shown on the left to indicate that the VSA (variable speed audition: enables the TASCAM DR-07MKII tempo to be changed without changing the pitch) function is enabled. 3 Playback position display The current playback position is shown by a bar.

  • Page 35: Menu Item List

    ON and OFF status of the loop playback function. (See “Repeated Playback of Selection (Loop Playback)” on page 90.) microSD card, and system Monitor Mix settings Tuner settings Effects settings File name settings Date and time settings Various system settings TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 36: Using Menus

    Example: PLAY SETTING 3 Use the + or – button to select a menu item (highlighted) to be set. TASCAM DR-07MKII Example: screen. MENU 4 Use the ¯ or Á button to move the cursor to highlight the value of the setting.

  • Page 37: Basic Operation

    Use this to move the cursor (the highlighted area) downward on the screen, or decrease values. QUICK button: This opens the Quick menu. A popup menu is turned on or off in the screen or BROWSE PLAYLIST screen. screen. screen. TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 38: 3-Preparation

    3–Preparation Powering the unit DR-07MKII can operate on two AA batteries, or through an optional AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P515U) or USB cable provided with the unit (USB bus power). Alkaline or Ni-MH batteries can be used. Using AA batteries Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the unit.

  • Page 39: Using Usb Bus Power

    BUS POWER to select power supply from the USB port. The Home Screen will appear. NOTE Power is supplied from the USB port if the USB cable is connected to the unit that contains batteries (USB bus power prioritized). TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 40: 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. • Turn down the volume of the sound system connected to the unit before starting up or shutting down the unit.

  • Page 41: Shutting Down

    Do not remove the batteries or disconnect the power cable (AC adapter TASCAM PS-P515U or USB cable) accidently 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 42: Setting The Date And Time

    2 Use the + or – button to select the menu item (highlighted), and press the Á button. screen is displayed. OTHERS TASCAM DR-07MKII 3 Use the + or – button to select the menu item, and press the Á button. TIME MENU...

  • Page 43: Inserting And Removing Microsd Cards

    The date and time setting can only be maintained for a few minutes if the unit is not powered from batteries or through the AC adaptor TASCAM PS-P515U or the USB cable. When using batteries, replace them before they completely lose power.

  • Page 44: Preparing A Microsd Card For Use

    • A list of microSD cards that have been confirmed to work with this unit can be found on our website (http://tascam.com). Preparing a microSD card for use In order to use a microSD card in this unit, you must format it first.

  • Page 45: Using The Built-In Speaker

    NOTE 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. SPEAKER 3–Preparation (HOME) [ª] TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 46: Connecting Monitors And Headphones

    /LINE OUT jack. Headphones Powered monitor speakers or amplifier and speakers TASCAM DR-07MKII Using the built-in microphone This unit’s built-in microphones can be adjusted, allowing the angles of the microphones to be changed. You can choose Clear Stereo Sound or Wide Stereo Sound according to the recording source, situation, etc.

  • Page 47: Setting The Mics To Record A Clear Stereo Sound (X-Y Position)

    (See “Microphone position detection” on page 49.) TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 48: Swapping The Left-Right Channels Of The Built-In Microphone Pair

    (When X-Y position, TASCAM DR-07MKII If you are using the built-in microphone and this setting is not used, the current microphone setting icon appears as a warning on the Home Screen.

  • Page 49: Microphone Position Detection

    MIC LR SWAP setting by pressing the QUICK button to switch the setting after change the setting to recording standby mode by pressing the RECORD [ button. (see the previous page). Á button ª (HOME) [ º TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 50: 4-Recording

    Select the audio file type that you want to record before you start recording. 1 Press the MENU button to open the 2 Use the + or − button to select TASCAM DR-07MKII and press the Á button. REC SETTING 3 Use the + or − button to select press the ¯...
  • Page 51 8 Press the  button to show settings. 9 Use the + or – button to select press the ¯ or Á button. 4–Recording in WAV format, MONO , allowing long time recording. SAMPLE , and SIZE TASCAM DR-07MKII , and...

  • Page 52: Set Where To Save The File

    24 hours. 10 Press the (HOME) [ª] button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-07MKII Set where to save the file Set the folder where recorded files are saved. The created sound file will be saved in the currently selected folder.
  • Page 53 The LOW CUT filter can reduce noise such as offensive wind noise from air-conditioners and projectors. Use the built-in effects of this unit as necessary on the input 40Hz 80Hz source. (See “Using the Effects” on page 101.) 4–Recording TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 54: Placing The Unit And Making Connections

    • The setting of left-right channels is disabled if an external microphone is connected to the MIC/EXT IN jack. TASCAM DR-07MKII Recording an external device (EXT IN) Use a stereo miniplug cable to connect to the output of an external audio device.

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Input Level

    (see “Using the Level Control Function” on page 57). 1 Press the RECORD [º] button to begin recording standby. The record indicator flashes red and the recording screen appears. 2 The  or ¯ button is used to adjust TASCAM DR-07MKII...
  • Page 56 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-07MKII NOTE (HOME) [ª] button to exit recording • Press the standby.

  • Page 57: Using The Level Control Function

    Á button to enable the mode and return to the recording screen. The selected mode is shown with an icon in the recording screen. PEAK REDUCTION: The input volume is reduced automatically to an appropriate level when excessively large signals TASCAM DR-07MKII...
  • Page 58 It is also possible to store the recording in the limiter mode after automatically setting the recording level in the peak reduction mode. TASCAM DR-07MKII AUTO LEVEL: The recording level is controlled automatically to increase or decrease the input level when the input signals are too small or too large, respectively.

  • Page 59: Recording

    [º] button. Press the RECORD [º] button again to restart recording in the same track. If you press the button after pausing a recorded audio file up to the moment that you paused recording is created. (HOME) [ª] TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 60: Recording Playback And Input Sounds Together (Overdubbing)

    • You cannot overdub if input monitoring is OFF. • The prerecording function is disabled if the input monitor is ON for overdubbing. TASCAM DR-07MKII • Overdub recording is not possible when using the AUTO REC function. • When overdub recording, you cannot start new files manually.

  • Page 61: Select The File You Want To Overdub

    3 Use the + or − button to select press the ¯ or Á button. 4 Set the file format with the + or − button. 5 Press the to the Home Screen. MENU 4–Recording , and FORMAT (HOME) [ª] button to return TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 62: Simultaneous Listening To Playback And Input Sound (Monitor Mix)

    Á button to open the submenu. 3 Use the + or − button to select , and press the Á button. MONITOR MIX TASCAM DR-07MKII MONITOR MIX 4 Use the + or − button to select press the ¯ or Á button. MENU...

  • Page 63: Adjusting The Input Level (Simple Adjustment)

    1 Press the QUICK button while the Home (HOME) [ª] screen is open during playback or when stopped. The Quick menu screen appears. Quick menu screen when stopped 4–Recording is selected in INPUT screen), the input level can be TASCAM DR-07MKII...
  • Page 64 Adjust the input level for recording so as not to allow the PEAK indicator to be turned on. TASCAM DR-07MKII NOTE When input monitoring is ON and during overdub recording, the PEAK indicator lights when the combined input and playback signals become higher than the set level.

  • Page 65: Start The Overdubbing

    When recording starts, the REC indicator lights and the display shows the elapsed and remaining recording times. The following error message appears if the selected file cannot be played back. 4 To stop recording, press the [ª] button. (HOME) TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 66: Recording Automatically (Auto Rec)

    SETTING screen appears. REC SETTING 3 Use the + or - button to select the TASCAM DR-07MKII press the ¯ button or Á button. 4 Use the + or - button to set the “AUTO REC” setting. (Default): Off : Records and pauses automatically...
  • Page 67 -48dB than the standard level again. 11 Press the automatic recording. 4–Recording , the unit goes into in LEVEL , the unit adds marks LEVEL (HOME)[ª] button to stop TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 68: Creating And Changeover To A New File During Continued Recording (Track Incrementing)

    Overdub recording is not possible when using the REC function. • Self-timer function is not possible when using the REC function. TASCAM DR-07MKII Creating and changeover to a new file during continued recording (Track incrementing) You can manually or automatically split a recording by creating a new file.

  • Page 69: Automatic Track Incrementation By File Size

    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. 4–Recording , and SIZE (default) 256M 512 M (HOME) [ª] button to return TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 70: Mark Function

    Press the MARK button while recording to add a mark. Mark number pull-up appears. TASCAM DR-07MKII NOTE • Mark information is stored in the file with numbers between 01–99. The maximum number of marks in a file is 99.

  • Page 71: Adding Marks Automatically To A Recording

    AUTO REC example. Press the  or ¯ button while pressing and holding the MARK button during playback or when stopped. NOTE You cannot move to a mark in a different file. 4–Recording TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 72: Recording The Moment Before Pushing Record (Pre Rec)

    3 Use the + or − button to select and press the ¯ or Á button. 4 Use the + or − button to select (Default: TASCAM DR-07MKII 5 Press the to the Home Screen. By using this in combination with the AUTO REC function, you can record events without losing the beginnings of sounds.

  • Page 73: Self-Timer Function

    RECORD[º] or Á button. Recording will start after the set time period. NOTE • This function cannot be used when recording is paused in the middle of recording. • Self-timer function is not possible when using the AUTO REC function. TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 74: 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-07MKII microSD/microSDHC card capacity (hours:minutes) 1 GB 44.1 kHz...

  • Page 75: 5-Working With Files And Folders (Browse Screen)

    (See “Playlist” on page 84.) If you connect the DR-07MKII with a computer by USB, or mount the microSD card on a computer using a card reader...

  • Page 76: Icons On The Browse Screen

    Regardless of the previous setting, the playback area is set to FOLDER becomes the new playback area. TASCAM DR-07MKII Icons on the BROWSE screen The meanings of icons that appear on the Screen are as follows. BROWSE Root Music Folder ( Á...

  • Page 77: File Operations

    CANCEL The operation for the selected (highlighted) file is canceled, and the pop-up menu is closed. NOTE The pop-up menu can also be closed by pressing the QUICK button. (HOME) [ª] button to cancel TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 78: Folder Operations

    Regardless of the previous setting, the playback area is set to this folder becomes the new playback area. When recording, files are created in this folder. TASCAM DR-07MKII ALL DEL A pop-up message appears to confirm that you Screen...

  • Page 79: Creating A New Folder

    A newly created folder becomes the current one, and new recorded files are saved in this folder. If the playback area has been set to folder becomes the playback area. , and press the Á NEW FOLDER , this FOLDER TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 80: 6-Playback

    Screen to set a folder as the playback area. On the BROWSE Screen, regardless of the playback area setting, you can select any file on the card that you want. TASCAM DR-07MKII Adjusting playback volume The volume of output through the built-in speaker...
  • Page 81 If there is no playlist defined, a pop-up appears. 5 Press the (HOME) [ª] button to return to the Home Screen. NOTE The current playback area setting appears in the lower left of the Home Screen. Playback area indication No PLAYLIST TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 82: Selecting A Folder For The Playback Area (1)

    3 Use the  or ¯ button to select a folder level, and use the + or − button to select a folder. TASCAM DR-07MKII For an explanation of how to use the Browse Screen, see “Screen navigation” on page 75.

  • Page 83: Selecting A Folder For The Playback Area (2)

    This folder becomes the current folder, and new recorded files will be saved in this folder. In addition, the folder that contains this track becomes the playback area regardless of the playback area folder set previously. 6–Playback BROWSE TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 84: Playlist

    3 Use the + or − button to select the file you want to add to the playlist, and press the QUICK button. TASCAM DR-07MKII NOTE For details about how to select the file, see “Screen navigation” on page 75.

  • Page 85: Editing The Playlist

    6 Use the + or − button to select an item, and press the Á button to cause the unit to work as follows. ALL CLR A confirmation message appears to confirm that PLAYLIST you want to remove all the files from the playlist. 6–Playback screen appears. TASCAM DR-07MKII...
  • Page 86 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. TASCAM DR-07MKII + or − button to move the selected • Use the track to a different position in the playlist.

  • Page 87: Selecting Files For Playback (Skip)

    When the Home Screen is open and a track π icon appears is playing back, press the button to pause playback, and press the (HOME) [ª] button to return to the beginning of the file. (STOP) 6–Playback (HOME) [ª] (HOME) [ª] TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 88: Rewinding And Fast-Forwarding (Search)

    PLAY SETTING 3 Use the + or − button to select press the ¯ or Á button. TASCAM DR-07MKII 4 Use the + or − button to select a repeat mode. CONTINUOUS All tracks in the playback area are played in sequence one time.

  • Page 89: Special Playback Control Functions

    This screen can be used to make settings for the playback speed and loop playback. After you finish making settings on this screen, (HOME) [ª] button (or press the press the PB CONT button) to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 90: Repeated Playback Of Selection (Loop Playback)

    IN (start) point. Then, appears at the corresponding point under the playback indicator bar. TASCAM DR-07MKII 3 Press the MARK button at the end point of the section that you want to play repeatedly. This position is set as OUT...

  • Page 91: Changing The Playback Speed (Vsa)

    Press the PB CONT button to the Home Screen while maintaining the set playback speed effective. The icon appears if the playback speed is set to a value larger or smaller than 1.0, respectively. will be shown in TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 92: Using The Playback Equalizer (Play Eq)

    PLAY SETTING 3 Use the + or − button to select and press the ¯ or Á button. TASCAM DR-07MKII 4 Use the + or − button to set the equalizer. TREBLE, MIDDLE, and BASS indicate that adjustment in the high, middle, or low frequency range is enabled, and + and –...

  • Page 93: Moving Back A Few Seconds For Replay (Jump-Back Playback)

    10 sec (10 seconds) in increments of 1 second, and 20 sec (20 seconds), and 30 sec (30 seconds) (default: 3 sec). PLAY 5 When finished, press the button to return to the Home Screen. 6–Playback JUMPBACK (HOME) [ª] TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 94: 7-Quick Operations

    Switches CALIB INPUT LEVEL screen. TUNER TASCAM DR-07MKII NOTE The QUICK button is disabled if the MENU screen, OTHERS submenu, REC SETUP screen, or a settings screen is open for various settings. Actions of the QUICK button for different screens and states are as follows.

  • Page 95: Quick Menu Screen

    Playback Control screen is open Only level alignment can be selected. During recording standby with the Home • Screen open You can select the settings of level control or left-right channels for the built-in stereo microphones. TASCAM DR-07MKII...
  • Page 96 LIMITER This prevents distortion of sound due to sudden excessive input. TASCAM DR-07MKII For details of the level control function, see “Using the Level Control Function” on page 57. When Monitor Mix is enabled, the input level can be adjusted in a simple way using the Â...

  • Page 97: Closing The Quick Menu Screen

    1 Select a file to be divided using the  or ¯ button or the 2 While the Home Screen is open when stopped, press the QUICK button to show the Quick menu screen. DELETE 7-Quick Operations (HOME) [ª] button to cancel screen. BROWSE TASCAM DR-07MKII...
  • Page 98 4 Use the + or − button to select to specify the position for file division, and press the RECORD [º] button. The following pop-up window appears. TASCAM DR-07MKII 5 Press the Á button to divide the file. Or press the return to the dividing the file.

  • Page 99: Increasing The Perceived Overall Sound Pressure To Enhance Listenability (Level Alignment)

    1 While the Home Screen is open when stopped or playing back, press the QUICK button to open the Quick menu screen. When stopped During playback 2 Use the + or − button to select and press the Á button. LEVEL ALIGN TASCAM DR-07MKII...
  • Page 100 Or select and press the Á button to disable the level alignment function. TASCAM DR-07MKII NOTE The level alignment function may not be able to achieve sufficient effect depending on the source of the sound (example: a music file whose sound pressure has been already adjusted).

  • Page 101: 8-Using The Effects

    The DR-07MKII has built-in effects that can be applied to the input signal during recording and practice. They can also be applied to the output signal during playback. icon appears as light letters on a dark background. Effects ON indication...

  • Page 102: Effects Preset List

    7 Press the (HOME) [ª] button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-07MKII CAUTION When the sampling frequency is set to 96 kHz, or a WAV file item. PRESET with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz is played, the built-in effects do not work.

  • Page 103: 9-Tuning A Musical Instrument (Tuner)

    9-Tuning a Musical Instrument (Tuner) TASCAM DR-07MKII has a built-in tuner. The unit receives a sound from a musical instrument and allows you to tune it accurately on the tuning meter shown in the display. Using the tuner Setting the tuner 1 Press the MENU button to open the 2 Use the + or −...

  • Page 104: 10-Connecting With A Computer

    MP3: 32k-320kbps, 44.1k/48kHz WAV: 44.1k/48k/96kHz, 16/24 bit USB (mini B) NOTE Instead of using USB to connect the DR-07MKII and a computer, you can also conduct the same operations by removing the microSD card from the DR-07MKII and TASCAM DR-07MKII connecting it directly to a computer that has a built-in microSD card slot or by using a card reader.

  • Page 105: Transferring Files To A Computer

    “ “ ” folders. UTILITY 2 Open the “ ” folder and drag and MUSIC drop the files that you want to transfer to the computer to destinations of your choice. ” drive on the ” and MUSIC TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 106: Transferring Files From A Computer

    • Since you can set the DR-07MKII to only play the contents of a specific folder, you can organize tracks into genres, artists or other categories as you like.

  • Page 107: 11-Settings And Information

    Viewing File Information Use the Information Screen to view various types of information about your DR-07MKII. 1 Press the MENU button to open the 2. Use the + or − button to select press the Á button to open the submenu.

  • Page 108: Card Information Page

    Shows the amount of unused/used capacity on the microSD card. Press the  or ¯ button to switch between REMAIN SIZE USED SIZE TASCAM DR-07MKII System information page The SYSTEM page shows information about the DR- 07MKII’s system settings and firmware version. AUTO OFF Shows the automatic power OFF setting.

  • Page 109: System Settings And Formatting

    15 sec item to set the time before the (factory setting—the unit does not 3 min 5 min 10 min to set the time until the (turned off ), (factory setting), 5 sec (always on) 30 sec ALWAYS TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 110: Adjusting The Display Contrast

    1 Use the + or − button to select , and press the Á button to INITIALIZE highlight Exec 2 Press the Á button again to open a TASCAM DR-07MKII confirmation pop-up window. 3 Press the Á button to initialize the unit. Press initialization. Using QUICK FORMAT...

  • Page 111: Using Full Format

    AC power supplied through the PS-P515U adapter (sold separately), USB bus power supplied from a computer, or ” and MUSIC batteries with sufficient remaining power. If the power fails during formatting, the formatting may not occur correctly. FULL Exec (HOME) [ª] TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 112: Setting The Format Of File Names

    Use the  or ¯ button and the + or − button to set each item. On this screen you can make the following settings for each item. TASCAM DR-07MKII File name format item can be set to either TYPE...

  • Page 113: 12-Messages

    The following is a list of the popup messages that might appear on the DR-07MKII 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 114 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-07MKII to conduct FAT formatting of cards to be used with it. Change the card or press the to format the card in FAT format.
  • Page 115 There is no playback file, so DIVIDE and OVERDUB 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 12–Messages Meaning and response TASCAM DR-07MKII...
  • Page 116 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 117: 13-Troubleshooting

    • Confirm that the batteries are installed with the correct +/– orientation. • Confirm that the AC adapter (TASCAM PS- P515U, sold separately) is firmly connected to both the socket and the unit. • Confirm that the USB cable (if used for USB bus power supply) is firmly connected.
  • Page 118 The sound I am trying to record sounds ª distorted. • Confirm that the input level setting for recording (REC LEVEL) is not too high. TASCAM DR-07MKII • Do the built-in effects work? The playback sounds unnatural. ª • Confirm that the playback speed is not being adjusted.

  • Page 119: 14-Specifications

    Maximum output level: +2 dBV (10 kΩ load) Maximum output: 20 mW + 20 mW (32Ω load) Built-in speaker 0.3 W (monaural) Control input/output ratings USB jack Connector: Mini-B type Format: USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class TASCAM DR-07MKII...

  • Page 120: Audio Performance

    44.1/48/96kHz) (JEITA) S/N ratio 92dB or higher (EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 44.1/48/96kHz) (JEITA) Note) JEITA: Conforming to JEITA CP-2150 TASCAM DR-07MKII Computer compatibility Windows Pentium 300 MHz or faster 128 MB or more memory USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)

  • Page 121: Other Specifications

    Other specifications Power Two AA batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH) USB bus power supplied from a computer AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-P515U, sold separately) Power consumption 1.7 W (maximum) Battery operation time (continuous operation) Alkaline type battery (EVOLTA) Recording/ Format Operation playback...
  • Page 122 68 x 158 x 26 mm (2 5/8” x 6 3/16” x 1”) (when the microphone pair is close) 90 x 158 x 26 mm (3 1/2” x 6 3/16” x 1”) (when the microphone pair is open) TASCAM DR-07MKII Weight Note 127 g (4 7/16 oz) (not including batteries)

  • Page 123: Dimensional Drawings

    Dimensional drawings 68mm 26mm Dimension of the microphone opened • 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. 14–Specifications 90mm TASCAM DR-07MKII...
  • Page 124 TEAC UK LIMITED Phone: +44-8451-302511 Suites 19 & 20, Building 6, Croxley Green Business Park, Hatters Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire. WD18 8TE, U.K. TEAC EUROPE GmbH Phone: +49-611-71580 Bahnstrasse 12, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany DR-07@# http://tascam.jp/ http://tascam.com/ http://tascam.com/ http://www.teacmexico.net/ http://www.tascam.co.uk/ http://tascam.de/ Printed in China...

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