1-Introduction; About The Owner's Manual - Tascam DR-1 Quick Start Manual

1–Introduction
The DR-1 is a portable recorder that uses SD cards
for data storage. In addition to recording with the
built-in microphone, you can connect and record
an external microphone or the line level output of
a CD player or other external audio device. You
can select among MP3 (44.1/48 kHz, 32 kbps–320
kbps) and WAV (44.1/48 kHz, 16/24-bit) audio
recording formats. Moreover, with this unit, you
can mix and record a sound input through the
built-in mic or one of the input jacks with an audio
file that is played back using the mix and record
functions.
In addition, this unit has playback control func-
tions that are useful during vocal and instrument
practice. These include slowing playback without
changing the pitch and the part cancel function to
reduce the volume of recorded vocals and other
parts. Furthermore, you can apply built-in effects to
the input signal. You can also record musical pieces
that you are practicing using the unit's input jacks
and copy music saved on a computer to this unit
using a USB connection.

About the Owner's Manual

This Quick Start Guide explains the basic opera-
tions of the DR-1 so that you can start using it
soon after purchase. The Owner's Manual, which
has more detailed information about the DR-1, is
stored on the SD card included with this unit as an
electronic file.
How to access the Owner's Manual
Insert the included SD card into the DR-1, and use
the included USB cable to connect this unit with
a computer (See "Connecting to a computer by
USB" on page 11 for more about how to make the
connection). Inside the DR-1 folder is a MANUAL
that has a PDF file of the Owner's Manual. To open
this file, you will need to install Adobe Reader
on your computer (or use Preview in Mac OS X).
You can download Adobe Reader for free from the
Internet.