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D01104520B VR-10 Digital Recorder This device has a serial number located on the bottom panel. Please record it and retain it for your records. Serial number: __________________ OWNER’S MANUAL...
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the TEAC VR-10...
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W h e n th r ow i n g u s e d b a t te r i e s away, fo ll ow th e • before inserting new batteries. disposal instructions indicated on the batteries and the local disposal laws. TEAC VR-10...
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T E AC C O R P O R AT I O N fo r compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. TEAC VR-10...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TEAC VR-10...
Setting the recording quality ....... 39 SETUP menu ............27 Setting the built-in stereo microphone for input . 41 Menu operation basics ..........28 Setting external input .......... 41 3 – Preparations .........30 Reducing low-frequency noise when recording ... 43 TEAC VR-10...
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Repeating playback of an interval ......75 (FILE/FOLDER screen) ......59 Enhancing sound quality during playback ....77 Changing the playback speed ........78 Navigating the FILE/FOLDER screen ......59 Icons shown on the FILE/FOLDER screen ....60 7 – Connecting with a Computer ....81 TEAC VR-10...
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Viewing unit, card and file information ....94 9 – Messages ..........96 10 – Troubleshooting .......100 11 – Specifications ........102 Recording media and formats ......... 102 Input and output ............. 102 Audio input and output ........102 Audio performance ..........103 TEAC VR-10...
HIGH the recording. Moreover, when recording music, setting the recording level manually 2 Turn the power ON. Slide the HOLD could improve the recording quality even switch on the left side of the unit toward TEAC VR-10...
 If you have multiple recordings, use the the equipment to the / jack on the LINE OUT ¯ keys to select the file that you want to left side of the unit. playback. TEAC VR-10...
1 – Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the TEAC Auto gain control and sound enhancement • during recording (REC EQ function) VR-10 Digital Recorder. We hope that you will Manual recording level adjustment possible in enjoy using this recorder for many years to come.
Save the box and packaging materials for shipping at a future date. Please contact the store where you purchased this unit or TEAC if any of these accessories are missing or have been damaged during transportation. TEAC VR-10...
Intellectual property rights other equipment are indicated in a bold font like this: key. HOME TEAC is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, • Characters that appear on the display are shown • registered in the U.S. and other countries. like this: microSDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, •...
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MPEG Layer-3 compliant content created or information. TEAC Corporation disclaims with this product in revenue-generating any warranty that any use of such data and/or...
A list of microSD copyright, or have obtained the appropriate cards that have been tested with this unit can be permission from the copyright holder or the found on the TEAC web site (www.teac.com). rightful licensor, your unauthorized recording, Precautions for use ª...
Extremely cold places • clean the unit with a chemically treated cloth or Places with bad ventilation or high humidity • substances such as benzene, thinner and alcohol because they might cause damage to the surface of the unit. TEAC VR-10...
Press and hold to search backward. Press when a menu screen is open to return to the previous screen. On the screen, press to move FILE/FOLDER up a level. TEAC VR-10...
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(The functions are shown at the if the recording level setting switch is set to bottom of the screen.) . The indicator blinks when in MANUAL recording standby. Press when in recording standby to start recording. Press and hold TEAC VR-10...
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Function menu. Press when the Function menu is open to open the Home Screen. SETUP key Press when the Home Screen is open to open the Setup menu. Press when the Setup menu is open to open the Home Screen. TEAC VR-10...
/HOLD switch Turn the power ON/OFF. Set the switch to the position to activate the hold function, HOLD which prevents accidental operation. When set to , none of the keys can be used. HOLD TEAC VR-10...
HIGH is activated, and the unit’s recording level is adjusted automatically. When set to , use the ¯ and  keys on the MANUAL top panel to set the recording level manually. Strap holder Attach a strap here. TEAC VR-10...
: PCM format the number of bars ( ). When there are no bars, and the icon blinks, the : MP3 format batteries are almost dead and the unit’s power will automatically change to off soon. TEAC VR-10...
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Searching forward function is ON or OFF and the playback Ô Searching backward speed setting. ¯ Skipping to the start of the next file  Skipping to the start of the current or previous file TEAC VR-10...
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Playback file number/total number of files The total number of files in the playback area and the current file number are shown TEAC VR-10...
Level meters This shows the input sound levels. Recording Screen File name The name that is automatically given to the file being recorded is shown Auto record function status When the auto record function is ON, the icon appears. TEAC VR-10...
REC EQ (recording quality Enable A-B repeat playback. REPEAT adjustment settings) Work with files and folders on the • AUTO REC (automatic recording FILE/FOLDER card. settings) Set the playback speed. PLAY SPEED Divide files. SPLIT FILE Delete files. DELETE FILE TEAC VR-10...
On the TIMER START/END • STEALTH MODE (backlight off ) screen and the DATE/TIME screen, moves to the next digit. • CONTRAST (display contrast) • On the repeat screen, sets the • FORMAT repeat end point. • INFORMATION TEAC VR-10...
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B point screen. : Turn the selected function on and off. ON/OFF The functions of the Â, keys ¯ – are shown at the bottom of the screen. The assignments of the keys differ according to the screen. TEAC VR-10...
The included alkaline batteries are provided to to the +/– indications. allow confirmation of the unit’s operation, and are short-lived. Using USB bus power Connect this unit and a computer using the included USB cable as shown in the illustration. TEAC VR-10...
USB. amplifiers connected to the unit. Also, do not wear headphones connected to the unit when switching power on or off. This will avoid damage to speakers and possible harm to your hearing. TEAC VR-10...
. When the following shutdown appears, release the switch. The unit screen appears, release the switch. TEAC VR-10 starts up and the Home Screen opens. After the unit completes shutting down, the unit’s power is set to off.
A list of microSD cards that have been verified use this microSD card as it is for recording and play- for use with this unit can be found on the TEAC back. There is no need to reinsert it. website (http://www.TEAC.com/).
SETUP SETUP menu screen. 3 Press the ) key to start ¯ Exec. 2 Use the keys to select the menu – SYSTEM formatting the card. item. CAUTION Formatting erases all data on the card. TEAC VR-10...
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– 7 Press the key to confirm the date and time setting that the unit stores and uses. The following pop-up message appears. 5 Press the ) key to open the ¯ Enter setting screen. DATE/TIME TEAC VR-10...
SETUP SETUP setting and the following pop-up message screen. appears on the display briefly, and then the 2 Use the keys to select the menu – SPEAKER setting screen is shown again. SPEAKER item. TEAC VR-10...
Home HOME Screen. NOTE Even if the SPEAKER setting is ON, no sound is output from the speaker when recording or in Headphones recording standby, or when headphones or a moni- toring system is connected. TEAC VR-10...
¯ Enter menu screen. NOTE 4 Use the keys to select the – ENCODING • PCM formats allow recording at higher quality item. than MP3 formats. • MP3 formats allow recording for a longer time than PCM formats. TEAC VR-10...
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(encoding format) to one of the following. MP3, 32 kbps, monaural MP3/32/MO (The default value is PCM16/44/ST 7 Press the ) key to confirm the ¯ Enter setting and show a pop-up with the setting briefly, and then return to the ENCODING menu screen. TEAC VR-10...
MIC/EXT. IN side panel of the unit, the built-in microphone is set as the input. 3 Press the ) key to open the ¯ Enter menu screen. 4 Use the keys to select the – EXT.INPUT item. TEAC VR-10...
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INPUT screen. 6 Use the keys to select one of the following. – (The default value is LINE 8 When you have finished making the setting, press the key to return to the Home HOME Screen. TEAC VR-10...
5 Press the ) key to open the 1 Press the key to open the SETUP ¯ Enter SETUP menu screen. setting screen. 2 Use the keys to select the menu item. – TEAC VR-10...
1 Press the key to open the SETUP SETUP setting and show a pop-up with the setting menu screen. briefly, and then return to the LOW CUT 2 Use the keys to select the menu item. – menu screen. TEAC VR-10...
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7 Press the ) key to confirm the ¯ 5 Press the ) key to open the Enter ¯ Enter setting and show a pop-up with the setting setting screen. briefly, and then return to the menu REC EQ screen. TEAC VR-10...
SETUP SETUP menu screen. 5 Press the ) key to open the ¯ Enter AUTO 2 Use the keys to select the menu item. – menu screen. 6 Use the keys to select the item. – ON/OFF TEAC VR-10...
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THRESHOLD briefly, and then return to the AUTO REC 13 Set the level at which recording starts and screen ON/OFF pauses ( ). A ¶ icon THRESHOLD LEVEL TEAC VR-10...
1 Press the key to open the FUNCTION FUNC- briefly, and then return to the menu screen. THRESHOLD TIONS setting screen. 2 Use the keys to select the – FILE/FOLDER menu item. TEAC VR-10...
Use folders to organize selected folder. recording sessions and categorize music tracks, for example. 1 Press the key to open the FUNCTION FUNC- menu screen. TIONS 2 Use the keys to select the – FILE/FOLDER menu item. TEAC VR-10...
Placement and connections Recording with the built-in microphone 5 Press the ) key to open the ¯ Next Point the microphone toward the sound source and following pop-up message. put it in a stable place where vibration is minimal. TEAC VR-10...
EXT.INPUT EXT. . (See “Setting external input” on are talking. INPUT LINE page 41.) When the volume of the sound you are recording is loud, set the switch to When the recording sounds distant or quiet TEAC VR-10...
If you recording standby. The recording indicator want to adjust the level or record while monitor- blinks and the recording screen appears. ing the sounds, connect headphones to the unit’s TEAC VR-10...
If the REC LEVEL switch is set to LOW or HIGH, press- ing the REC key once starts recording immediately without putting the unit into recording standby. You can check the current recording setting at the top of the Home Screen. TEAC VR-10...
• Recording times are different for the same file recording in a new file and stops recording the size depending on the file format. In addition, if current file. TEAC VR-10...
6 Use the keys to set the timer operation to – one of the following options. Timer OFF 3 Press the ) key to open the ¯ Enter TIM- ONCE Record only once menu screen. DAILY Record every day TEAC VR-10...
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) key to return to the  Back menu screen. TIMER 9 Use the keys to select the 12 Press the key to confirm the setting – START/END menu item. and open a pop-up briefly and return to the setting screen. START/END TEAC VR-10...
The following pop-up message appears if you try to use the keys on the unit. By using this in combination with the AUTO REC function, you can record events without losing the beginnings of sounds. TEAC VR-10...
When a folder is selected, press the ¯ • Next key to show its contents. When a file or folder is selected, press the  • ) key to close the currently open folder, Back and show the contents of the higher level folder. TEAC VR-10...
SOUND folder SOUND On the root level screen, the folder is File operations SOUND shown as the top level. You can add files to the Playlist and delete them New folder New Folder from the card. TEAC VR-10...
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You cannot erase write-protected files and files that ADD TO LIST this unit does not recognize. Adds the selected file to the Playlist. (See “Playlist” on page 70.) DELETE Opens a pop-up message where you can confirm whether you want to delete the selected file. TEAC VR-10...
) key to open a ¯ Next saving new recorded files, they are saved in the pop-up message where you can confirm whether folder that contains the currently selected file. you want to create a new folder. TEAC VR-10...
– SPLIT FILE menu item. 8 Press the ) key to split the file and ¯ return to the Home Screen. 5 Press the ) key to open the ¯ Enter screen. SPLIT FILE TEAC VR-10...
– DELETE FILE menu item. After being split, the “_a” file is selected. CAUTION • MP3 files cannot be split. • If the open capacity on the microSD card is low, splitting might not be possible. TEAC VR-10...
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¯ Enter screen. LETE FILE 5 Press the ) key to erase the file and ¯ return to the Home Screen. Press the  ) key to cancel erasing the file and return to the menu screen. FUNCTIONS TEAC VR-10...
¯ Enter PLAY On the Home Screen, when stopped or during menu screen. playback, press and hold the keys  ¯ 4 Use the keys to select the – to search backward or forward. JUMP BACK menu item. TEAC VR-10...
The output level is shown at the bottom of the display 7 Press the ) key to confirm the ¯ Enter setting and show a pop-up with the setting TEAC VR-10...
1 Press the key to open the SETUP SETUP menu screen. 5 Press the ) key to open the 2 Use the keys to select the menu ¯ – Enter MODE PLAY setting screen. item. TEAC VR-10...
) key to confirm the ¯ selecting a folder on the screen Enter FILE/FOLDER setting and show a pop-up with the setting sets the selected folder as the playback area. briefly, and then return to the screen. MODE TEAC VR-10...
You can add files to the Playlist and set it as the want to set as the playback area. playback area. Use the item in the menu to set PLAY SETUP . This sets the unit to play the MODE PLAYLIST files in the Playlist. TEAC VR-10...
For details about FILE/FOLDER screen operations, see Exec. selected file to the Playlist, and close the pop- “5 – File and folder operations (FILE/FOLDER screen)” on page 59. up menu. 4 Use the keys to select a file to add to the – Playlist. TEAC VR-10...
2 Use the keys to select the – FILE/FOLDER menu item. 5 Press the ) key to open the ¯ Next PLAY- screen. LIST 6 Use the keys to select the file that you – want to edit. TEAC VR-10...
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PLAYLIST screen. To cancel the movement, press the DELETE ) key, and return to the previous  Back Remove the file from the Playlist. A file that screen. is removed from the Playlist is not erased from TEAC VR-10...
10 When you are finished editing, press the • When stopped at the beginning of a file, the key to return to the Home Screen. HOME ª icon is shown on the display. When a file is π paused, the icon is shown. TEAC VR-10...
PEAT key is pressed. Â 5 Press the ) key at the point ¯ B point where you want to end repeat playback. The B (ending) point is set at the position where key is pressed. ¯ TEAC VR-10...
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When a different file is selected, the A and B point settings are discarded. • Setting the A and B points accurately might not be possible with an MP3 file that is VBR format. To disable the A-B repeat function, press key again. A-B repeat icon disappears. TEAC VR-10...
5 Press the ) key to open the ¯ Enter PLAY environment. setting screen. 1 Press the key to open the SETUP SETUP menu screen. 2 Use the keys to select the item. – PLAY TEAC VR-10...
Using this unit’s playback speed control function, you can adjust the playback speed without BASS BOOST Emphasizes low frequencies changing the pitch in a range from half speed to LOW CUT Reduces low frequencies. double speed. HIGH CUT Reduces high frequencies. TEAC VR-10...
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¯ Enter PLAY setting screen. SPEED 5 Press the ) key to turn play ¯ ON/OFF speed function ON/OFF. When the playback speed function is ON, and the adjustment is set to a value other than 100%, an TEAC VR-10...
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100% in step 4 above or turn the function OFF in step 5. NOTE When the playback speed function is ON, and the adjustment is set to a value other than 100%, an icon appears on the Home Screen. TEAC VR-10...
Confirm that the microSD card is inserted into location on the computer. the unit correctly. If a USB connection is made when a microSD card is not inserted correctly, a “ Can't Save ” pop-up message appears. Data TEAC VR-10...
Since this unit can be set to play the contents of a single folder, organizing folders by musical category or artist could be convenient. • Names given to subfolders and files are shown on the unit’s Home Screen and the FILE/FOLDER screen. TEAC VR-10...
– SYSTEM item. 5 Press the ) key to open the ¯ Enter AUTO setting screen. 6 Use the keys to set the time. – Options: OFF (default value—auto power off disabled), 3min, 5min, 10min, 30min TEAC VR-10...
) key to open the ¯ Enter SYS- 8 When you have finished making the setting, menu screen. press the key to return to the Home HOME 4 Use the keys to select the Screen. – BACKLIGHT item. TEAC VR-10...
7 Press the ) key to confirm the ¯ Enter 1 Press the key to open the SETUP SETUP setting and show a pop-up with the setting menu screen. TEAC VR-10...
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– Enter BATTERY TYPE setting and show a pop-up with the setting briefly, and then return to the BATTERY setting screen. 5 Press the ) key to open the ¯ Enter BAT- setting screen. TERY TEAC VR-10...
3 Press the ) key to open the 7 Press the ) key to confirm the ¯ ¯ Enter SYS- Enter setting and show a pop-up with the setting menu screen. 4 Use the keys to select – STEALTH MODE TEAC VR-10...
) key to open the ¯ SETUP Enter CON- menu screen. setting screen. TRAST 2 Use the keys to select the menu – 6 Use the keys to set the display contrast. SYSTEM – item. Options: – (default value: TEAC VR-10...
1 Press the key to open the SETUP SETUP menu screen. 2 Use the keys to select the menu – SYSTEM 8 When you have finished making the setting, item. press the key to return to the Home HOME Screen. TEAC VR-10...
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) key to open the ¯ Enter FOR- screen.. 9 When the quick formatting finishes, the menu screen reopens. FORMAT 6 Use the keys to select – QUICK 10 Press the key to return to the Home HOME Screen. TEAC VR-10...
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¯ 6 When full formatting finishes, the FORMAT 3 Press the ) key to open a ¯ Enter menu screen reopens. confirmation pop-up message. 7 Press the key to return to the Home HOME Screen. TEAC VR-10...
3 Press the ) key to open the ¯ Exec. Enter SYS- initialization. After initialization completes, menu screen. menu reappears. SYSTEM 4 Use the keys to select – INITIALIZE. 7 Press the key to return to the Home HOME Screen. TEAC VR-10...
) key. ¯ Enter 3 Press the ) key to open the ¯ Enter SYS- FILE information page menu screen. • This page shows information about the 4 Use the keys to select – INFORMATION audio file being played. TEAC VR-10...
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7 Press the key to return to the Home HOME Screen. Total number of files Total number of folders Card size Total remaining recording time Operatin system information page • This page shows information about the system firmware version. TEAC VR-10...
The A and B points are too close together. Reset the A and B points with at least 1 A-B TOO SHORT second between them. The file in the Playlist cannot be found. Please confirm that the file is still in the FILE NOT FOUND SOUND Folder. PLAYLIST TEAC VR-10...
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The system file required to operate this unit is invalid. When this message appears, INVALID SYSFILE press to automatically create a system file. ¯ MAKE SYSFILE Something might be wrong with the card. Change the card. INVALID CARD CHANGE CARD TEAC VR-10...
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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 SPLIT FILE cannot be executed. NO MUSIC FILE TEAC VR-10...
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If any of these errors occur, turn the unit power OFF and restart it. If the power cannot SYSTEM ERR 50 be turned OFF, remove the batteries and disconnect the USB connection. If the error SYSTEM ERROR 1 message continues to appear, please contact a TEAC Service Center. SYSTEM ERROR 2 SYSTEM ERROR 3 SYSTEM ERROR 4...
OFF? • SPEAKER contact the store where you bought the unit or a Confirm that the monitoring system is • TEAC Service Center. connected correctly. Power will not turn ON. ª Is the volume level of the connected monitoring •...
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Confirm that the file is not read-only (using a • computer). Files on this device do not appear on a ª computer. Confirm that the USB port of the unit is • connected with the computer. Is the unit recording or in recording standby? • TEAC VR-10...
/LINE OUT jack MIC/EXT. IN jack Connector: 1/8” (3.5-mm) stereo mini-jack Connector: 1/8” (3.5-mm) stereo mini-jack Output impedance: 200Ω When set to MIC Nominal output level: –18 dBV Input impedance: 200 kΩ Maximum output level: –2 dBV Nominal input level: TEAC VR-10...
20 Hz–20 kHz (44.1 kHz, External input USB port (USB2.0 recommended) External output) Recommended USB host controller 20 Hz–22 kHz (48 kHz, External input External output) Intel chipset Supported Operating Systems Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Mac OS X 10.2 or newer TEAC VR-10...
USB bus power 51 g/1.646 oz (without batteries) Power consumption Operating temperature range 1 W (at Max.) 0–40º C/32–104ºF Battery operation time (when used continuously) Alkaline batteries About 6 hours (MP3, recording, JEITA) About 6 hours (MP3, playback, JEITA) TEAC VR-10...
11 – Specifications Dimensional drawings Illustrations in this manual might differ from • the actual product. In order to improve the product, specifications • and appearance could be changed without prior notice. 15 mm 37 mm TEAC VR-10...