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D01139520A DR-05 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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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 apparatus. TASCAM DR-05...
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Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the unit for • a long time. Batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire, When throwing used batteries away, follow the disposal • TASCAM DR-05...
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T E AC CO R P O R AT I O N f o r compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. TASCAM DR-05...
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(c) Improper disposal of waste batteries and/or accumulators household waste. can have serious effects on the environment and human health because of the presence of hazardous substances in them. TASCAM DR-05...
......43 Recording Screen ..........28 Set where to save the file ......... 45 Playback Control screen ........30 Setting the input functions ......46 Menu item list ............31 Placing the unit and making connections ... 47 Using menus ............32 TASCAM DR-05...
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5–Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE Changing the playback speed (VSA) ....76 screen) ..........59 Using the playback equalizer (PLAY EQ) ..77 Screen navigation ..........59 Moving back a few seconds for replay (jump- Icons on the BROWSE screen ......60 back playback) ............78 TASCAM DR-05...
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Transferring files from a computer ....91 Control input/output ratings ....... 104 Disconnecting from a computer ....91 Audio performance ..........105 10–Settings and Information ....92 Computer compatibility .........105 Viewing File Information ........92 Other specifications .........106 File information page ........92 Dimensional drawings ........107 TASCAM DR-05...
Quick Start Guide 2 Turn on, and various setting information Try recording and playback with TASCAM DR-05. will be displayed. The unit contains a factory-installed microSD card, and will by default produce 44.1kHz, 16-bit (HOME) [ª] button until the Press the WAV files.
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If you have made several recordings, use the  or ¯ connect it to the /LINE OUT socket on the button to select the file to play when playing back or stopped left side panel. and the Home Screen is displayed. TASCAM DR-05...
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 • Built-in 0.3 W monaural output speaker your use of all the unit’s features.
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• 3.5mm (1/8”) line/headphones output jack be replayed again by simply pressing a button • 128 x 64 pixel LCD with backlight • Mini-B type USB 2.0 port TASCAM DR-05...
Please contact the store where you purchased styles below when needed: this unit if any of these items are missing or have been damaged during transportation. We give hints and tips on using the DR-05 when you see this • Main unit ..............1 icon.
1–Introduction memory cards and the like). An independent Intellectual property rights license for such use is required. For details, please • TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC visit http://mp3licensing.com. Corporation. • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology • microSDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
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Under no circumstances will TEAC Corporation be information. responsible for the consequences of any illegal copying performed using the recorder.
Do not leave them in extremely hot or cold • • places. Do not leave them in extremely humid places. • Do not let them get wet. • Do not put things on top of them or twist • them. Do not hit them. • TASCAM DR-05...
Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the unit clean. Do not clean the unit with a chemically treated cloth or substances such as benzene, thinner and alcohol because they might cause damage to the surface of the unit. TASCAM DR-05...
Press this button during recording or recording standby to cause the recording to stop. 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. TASCAM DR-05...
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On the setting screens, use this button to Screen from the various setting screens. move the cursor left. On the Screen, BROWSE When the Screen is displayed, press MENU press this button to move up a level. this button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-05...
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Quick Menu screen. The function to be When the Playback Control screen is open, shown depends on the state of the unit press this button to decrease the playback when the button is pressed. speed. TASCAM DR-05...
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When a file or folder is selected in the On the setting screens, use this button to screen, press this button to return to BROWSE move the cursor right. the Home Screen and play the file or the first file in the folder from the beginning. TASCAM DR-05...
Use this input jack to connect a stereo mini-jack 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...
Shift to the left end (in the direction of the adaptor (sold separately: TASCAM PS-P515U). arrow) to engage the hold function. a microSD card slot All buttons are inoperative when hold is ON. Insert a microSD card into this slot. TASCAM DR-05...
Install batteries (2 AA) in this compartment to power the unit. (See “Using AA batteries” on page 34.) 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 TASCAM DR-05...
. When using the PS-P515U AC adaptor (sold x1.0 separately) or USB bus power, appears. x1.1 - x1.5 NOTE x0.5 - x0.9 Sometimes a “Battery Low” warning appears when recording or conducting other demanding operations even when Playback speed not controllable battery power remains. TASCAM DR-05...
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The file name or tag information of the file period of time is displayed digitally. currently being played back is shown. w Monitoring output ID3 tag information is shown when available Headphones for an MP3 file being played. Built-in speakers TASCAM DR-05...
: Level control off 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 TASCAM DR-05...
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Press the button (Â or ¯) to display the scale as a guide mark for input level adjustment. pull-up window that shows the input level at 7 File name this position. The file name that will automatically be given to recorded files is shown. TASCAM DR-05...
Unlike the other screens, the QUICK button in this screen shown on the left to indicate that the works to display the quick menu containing only the LEVEL VSA (variable speed audition: enables the ALIGN function, and no other functions will be available. TASCAM DR-05...
POWER and LOW CUT are shown on the REC SETTING screen. MENU button is disabled in the Playback Control • screen, but works to change over between ON and OFF status of the loop playback function. (See “Repeated Playback of Selection (Loop playback)” on page 74.) TASCAM DR-05...
3 Use the + or – button to select a menu item (highlighted) to be set. 8 To open the screen, press the MENU button. MENU To return to the Home Screen (or submenu OTHERS screen), press the (HOME) [ª] button. TASCAM DR-05...
“ ” to a confirmation values. message. QUICK button: This opens the Quick menu. A popup menu is turned on or off in the screen or screen. BROWSE PLAYLIST TASCAM DR-05...
Powering the unit whether power is available for proper operation. (See “Setting the type of AA batteries” on page 95.) DR-05 can operate on two AA batteries, or through an optional AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P515U) or USB NOTE cable provided with the unit (USB bus power).
Connect the unit to a PC using the attached USB cable as shown in the illustration. NOTE Power is supplied from the USB port if the USB cable is connected to the unit that contains batteries (USB bus power prioritized). USB (mini B) TASCAM DR-05...
(HOME) [ª] button until and hold the (start-up screen) is displayed on TASCAM DR-05 the display. The Home Screen appears when the unit starts up. Press the  or ¯ button to move the cursor...
(time) where the unit left off when shut down. NOTE The required data are stored in the microSD card. The resume function does not work if the card is exchanged or formatted. TASCAM DR-05...
4 Press the  or ¯ button to move the cursor (highlighted area), and use the + or – button to change values. 5 Press the Á button to confirm the change screen is displayed. OTHERS and return to the screen. OTHERS TASCAM DR-05...
1 Open the microSD slot cover on the right side panel. 2 Insert the microSD Card into the slot as shown in the following illustration until it clicks into place. TASCAM DR-05...
You can also reformat the card in this unit • A list of microSD cards that have been confirmed to at any time. (See “System Settings and work with this unit can be found on our website (http:// Formatting” on page 94.) tascam.com). TASCAM DR-05...
1 Press the MENU button to open the MENU standby, or muted with headphones or external speaker screen. system connected. 2 Use the + or – button to select the SPEAKER and press the Á button. screen is displayed. SPEAKER TASCAM DR-05...
3–Preparation Connecting monitors and headphones To listen with headphones, connect them to the /LINE OUT jack. To listen with an external monitoring system to the /LINE OUT jack. Headphones Powered monitor speakers or amplifier and speakers TASCAM DR-05...
WAV files are higher quality than MP3 files, but they take up 2 Use the + or − button to select REC SETTING more space, so MP3 formats allow for longer recordings. and press the Á button. 4 Press the  button to show settings. TASCAM DR-05...
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9 Use the + or – button to select , and SIZE , allowing long time recording. STEREO press the ¯ or Á button. 6 Press the  button to show settings. TASCAM DR-05...
The amount of recording time is shown on the right of the setting value (in parentheses). • Recording automatically stops if recording time exceeds 24 hours. 10 Press the (HOME) [ª] button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-05...
MIC POWER and LOW CUT can be set when recording/in MIC POWER: recording standby. When connecting a microphone that requires plug-in power, set this to . The factory default The LOW CUT filter can reduce noise such as offensive wind noise from air-conditioners and projectors. TASCAM DR-05...
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...
In addition to adjusting the INPUT level, try changing the recording screen appears. distance and angle between the microphone and the sound source. The angle and distance of the microphone can also change the character of the recorded sound. TASCAM DR-05...
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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...
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-05...
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LIMITER function is activated. In after automatically setting the recording level in the peak such a case, lower the recording level or keep proper distance reduction mode. between the unit and the source. TASCAM DR-05...
If the name of a newly created file would be the same as a recording by creating a new file. (Track that of an existing file, the number will be incremented incrementing) until the new file has a unique name. TASCAM DR-05...
24 hours or more, this will be displayed as 23:59:59. 3 Use the + or − button to select , and SIZE press the ¯ or Á button. Use the + or − button to set the maximum file size at which track incrementing takes TASCAM DR-05...
Mark information is stored in the file with numbers between 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 TASCAM DR-05...
2 Use the + or − button to select , and press the Á button. SETTING 3 Use the + or − button to select PRE REC and press the ¯ or Á button. 4 Use the + or − button to select TASCAM DR-05...
2 The self-timer icon appears in the recorder status screen, and time is shown on the right. Each time you press the PB CONT button, the setting changes as follows: OFF œ 5S (5 seconds) œ 10S (10 seconds) œ TASCAM DR-05...
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...
On the Screen, folders and music files BROWSE If you connect the DR-05 with a computer by USB, or mount appear in a hierarchical structure much like they the microSD card on a computer using a card reader or would appear on a computer. On the DR-05, other input, you can change the folder structure within the folders can only be used to two levels.
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...
Press the Á button again or press The operation for the selected (highlighted) file (HOME) [ª] button to return to the is canceled, and the pop-up menu is closed. screen. BROWSE NOTE The pop-up menu can also be closed by pressing the QUICK button. TASCAM DR-05...
The operation for the selected (highlighted) file is this folder becomes the new playback area. canceled, and the pop-up menu is closed. When recording, files are created in this folder. NOTE The pop-up menu can also be closed by pressing the QUICK button. TASCAM DR-05...
Press the Á button to create a new folder or (HOME) [ª] button to cancel. press the Note that the unit supports only a two-level folder structure, and accordingly NEW FOLDER does not exist in the second-level folders. TASCAM DR-05...
Á button. SETTING Adjusting playback volume The volume of output through the built-in speaker /LINE OUT or the connector can be adjusted − using the button while the Home Screen is shown. TASCAM DR-05...
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Folder on the microSD card. FOLDER (default) Set the playback area as all the files in the currently selected folder. PLAYLIST Playback area indication Set the playback area as the tracks in the playlist. (See “Playlist” on page 68.) TASCAM DR-05...
Home Screen is displayed. playback area folder set previously. 3 Use the  or ¯ button to select a folder level, and use the + or − button to TASCAM DR-05...
The tracks “Screen navigation” on page 59. are numbered in the order that they are 3 Use the + or − button to select the file you added. want to add to the playlist, and press the QUICK button. TASCAM DR-05...
Á button to cause the unit to work as follows. ALL CLR 4 Use the + or − button to select A confirmation message appears to confirm that PLAYLIST and press the ¯ button. you want to remove all the files from the playlist. TASCAM DR-05...
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The file is removed from the playlist, but it is not erased from the microSD card. MOVE 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-05...
(PAUSE) π is stopped at the beginning a track, and the icon Press the Á button again to restart appears when playback is stopped in the middle of a playback from that position. track (paused). TASCAM DR-05...
 or ¯ 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...
Home Screen. NOTE If you start loop playback, the REPEAT item automatically switches to OFF if it is in a different mode. 5 Press the (HOME) [ª] button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-05...
PB CONT button) to return to the Home Screen. play repeatedly. This position is set as IN (start) point. Then, appears at the corresponding point under the playback indicator bar. TASCAM DR-05...
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• Accurate assignment of IN and OUT points is not always possible for variable bit rate (VBR) MP3 files. at the points corresponding to the IN and OUT points under the playback indicator bar. TASCAM DR-05...
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...
2 Use the + or − button to select PLAY , and press the Á button. SETTING screen appears. PLAY SETTING 3 Use the + or − button to select PLAY EQ and press the ¯ or Á button. TASCAM DR-05...
(30 seconds) (default: 3 sec). 2 Use the + or − button to select PLAY 5 When finished, press the (HOME) [ª] , and press the Á button. SETTING button to return to the Home Screen. screen appears. PLAY SETTING TASCAM DR-05...
Home Screen. screen appears. MONITOR MIX NOTE 4 Use the + or − button to select , and INPUT press the ¯ or Á button. You cannot change the MONITOR MIX setting during recording or when in recording standby. TASCAM DR-05...
PEAK indicator on the upper left above the display will be turned on. Adjust the input level for The Quick menu screen appears. recording so as not to allow the PEAK indicator to be turned TASCAM DR-05...
A pop-up menu to work with a selected file LEVEL or folder appears if the screen or the MENU screen, BROWSE screen is open. OTHERS submenu, PLAYLIST — Other settings • Switches on the CALIB INPUT LEVEL screens screen. TUNER TASCAM DR-05...
(See “Deleting the selected file (Quick Delete) on page 84.) : The current track can be divided. DIVIDE (See “Dividing the selected file (Divide)” on page 85.) : The perceived overall sound LEVEL ALIGN pressure can be increased to enhance listenability. TASCAM DR-05...
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Accurate LIMITER adjustments should be made when in recording standby. This prevents distortion of sound due to (See “Adjusting the input level” on page 48.) sudden excessive input. TASCAM DR-05...
BROWSE 1 To delete a file, select it using the  or ¯ button or the screen. BROWSE 2 Open the Quick menu screen by pressing the QUICK button while the Home Screen is open when stopped. TASCAM DR-05...
DIVIDE screen is open, press the Á button • When the to pause/resume playback and press the  or ¯ button to move to the beginning or the end of the track. Adjust the position for file division using the + or TASCAM DR-05...
When stopped During playback Add marks during recording at positions where you want to divide a file. (See “Mark function” on page 55.) TASCAM DR-05...
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3 A screen to enable/disable the level alignment function appears. 4 Use the + or − button to select , and press the Á button to enable the level alignment function. Or select and press the Á button to disable the level alignment function. TASCAM DR-05...
8-Tuning a Musical Instrument (Tuner) Tuning a musical instrument TASCAM DR-05 has a built-in tuner. The unit receives a sound from a musical instrument and allows you to tune 1 Open the screen, and sound a note TUNER it accurately on the tuning meter shown in the display.
STORAGE press the Á button to connect the unit with the 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...
If a microSD card is not properly inserted before making the USB connection, “ Can't Save ” appears on the screen. Data This unit appears on the computer screen as external volume named “DR-05. ” TASCAM DR-05...
• 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.
FILE Use the Information Screen to view various types currently selected file. of information about your DR-05. 1 Press the MENU button to open the screen. MENU 2. Use the + or − button to select...
The CARD page shows the status of the currently inserted microSD card. System information page The SYSTEM page shows information about the DR-05’s system settings and firmware version. TOTAL MUSIC Shows the number of playable files contained by the Music Folder.
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 the screen. SYSTEM TASCAM DR-05...
Restoring the factory settings that is necessary to use the microSD card with Use the item to restore the various the DR-05. INITIALIZE settings of this unit to their factory settings. 1 Use the + or − button to select QUICK 1 Use the + or −...
UTILITY that is necessary to use the microSD card with the DR-05. 1 Use the + or − button to select FULL , and press the Á button to FORMAT TASCAM DR-05...
11–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.
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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 used with it. Change the card or press the Á...
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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 DIVIDE cannot be executed. No MUSIC File TASCAM DR-05...
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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. System Error 1 System Error 2...
Check the connections with the monitoring hub. system. The unit does not function. ª • Is the volume of the monitoring system minimized? HOLD switch is not set in the • Confirm that the direction of the arrow. TASCAM DR-05...
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USB port. • Confirm that USB hubs are not used. The sound I am trying to record ª sounds distorted. • Confirm that the unit is not recording or in recording standby mode. TASCAM DR-05...
44.1/48/96kHz) (JEITA) Intel chipset S/N ratio Supported OS 92dB or higher (EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 44.1/48/96kHz) (JEITA) Macintosh Mac OS X 10.2 or later Note) JEITA: Conforming to JEITA CP-2150 TASCAM DR-05...
Weight in part from the actual product. 116 g (4 1/16 oz) (not including batteries) • Specifications and external appearance may Operating temperature range be changed without notification to improve 0 - 40°C (32°F - 104°F) the product. TASCAM DR-05...
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