Table Of Contents - Tascam DR-05 Reference Manual

Table of Contents

1-Introduction ..........................................................4
Features .................................................................................4
Conventions used in this manual ................................5
Trademarks and copyrights...........................................5
2-Names and Functions of Parts .............................6
Top panel .............................................................................6
Front panel ...........................................................................7
Rear panel ............................................................................7
Left side panel ....................................................................8
Right side panel .................................................................8
Bottom Panel ......................................................................8
Home screen .......................................................................9
Recording screen ............................................................ 10
Playback Control screen ...............................................11
Menu item list ...................................................................11
Using menus..................................................................... 12
Basic operation................................................................ 12
3-Preparation .........................................................13
Powering the unit........................................................... 13
Using AA batteries ................................................... 13
Using an AC adaptor (sold separately) ............. 13
Using USB bus power .............................................. 13
Start-up & shutdown ..................................................... 14
Starting up the unit ................................................. 14
Selecting a language .............................................. 14
Setting the built-in clock ....................................... 14
Shutting down .......................................................... 14
Resume function ...................................................... 14
Setting the date and time ........................................... 15
Inserting and removing microSD cards ................. 15
Inserting the microSD card ................................... 15
Removing the card .................................................. 15
Preparing a microSD card for use............................. 16
Using the built-in speaker ........................................... 16
Connecting monitors and headphones ................ 17
4-Recording ............................................................18
Selecting file format/sampling frequency/type,
and maximum file size ................................................. 18
Set where to save the file ............................................ 19
Setting the input functions ........................................ 19
Placing the unit and making connections ............ 19
Recording with the built-in mics ....................... 19
Recording with external mics (MIC IN) ............. 19
Recording an external device (EXT IN) ............. 19
Adjusting the input level ............................................. 20
Manually adjusting the input level .................... 20
Using the Level Control Function ...................... 20
Recording .......................................................................... 21
Recording playback and input sounds together
(overdubbing) .................................................................. 22
Select the file you want to overdub .................. 22
Selecting file format ................................................ 22
Simultaneous listening to playback and input
sound (Monitor Mix) ................................................ 22
Adjusting the input level (simple adjustment) ... 23
Start the overdubbing ............................................ 23
Recording automatically (AUTO REC) ..................... 24
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Creating and changeover to a new file during
continued recording (Track incrementing) .......... 25
Manual track incrementation during recording ... 25
Automatic track incrementation by file size .. 25
Mark function .................................................................. 26
Adding marks manually to a recording ........... 26
Adding marks automatically to a recording .. 26
Moving to a mark position .................................... 26
Recording the moment before pushing RECORD
(PRE REC) ............................................................................ 26
Self-timer function ......................................................... 27
Using the AUTO TONE function ................................ 27
Setting the AUTO TONE function ....................... 27
Setting the AUTO TONE length ........................... 28
Adjusting the AUTO TONE volume .................... 28
Recording duration ....................................................... 29
5-Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE screen) ... 30
Screen navigation .......................................................... 30
Icons on the BROWSE screen ..................................... 30
File operations ................................................................. 30
Folder operations ........................................................... 31
Creating a new folder ................................................... 31
6-Playback ..............................................................32
Adjusting playback volume........................................ 32
Setting the playback area (AREA) ............................ 32
Selecting a folder for the playback area (1) .......... 33
Selecting a folder for the playback area (2).......... 33
Playlist ................................................................................. 34
Adding tracks to the playlist ................................ 34
Editing the playlist ................................................... 34
Selecting files for playback (skip) ............................. 35
Playback ............................................................................. 36
Pausing ......................................................................... 36
Stopping ...................................................................... 36
Rewinding and fast-forwarding (search) ......... 36
Repeat playback (REPEAT) .......................................... 36
Special Playback Control Functions ........................ 37
Playback Control screen ........................................ 37
Repeated Playback of Selection (Loop Playback) .. 37
Changing the playback speed (VSA) ................ 38
Using the playback equalizer (PLAY EQ) ................ 38
Moving back a few seconds for replay
(jump-back playback) .................................................. 39
7-Quick Operations ................................................ 40
Features of the QUICK button ................................... 40
Quick menu screen ........................................................ 40
Closing the Quick menu screen .......................... 41
Deleting the selected file (Quick Delete) .............. 41
Dividing the selected file (DIVIDE) .......................... 42
Increasing the perceived overall sound pressure to
enhance listenability (Level Alignment) .................... 42
8-Using the Effects ................................................. 43
Setting the effect ........................................................... 43
Effects Preset List ........................................................... 43
9-Tuning a Musical Instrument (Tuner)................ 44
Using the tuner ...............................................................44
Setting the tuner ......................................................44